Owe Her Something?

As they talked, Zhao Min got a good impression of Chen Mo. He didn't seem like a flashy young man. If Chen Mo's mobile phone system turned out to be true, things would get interesting.

After finishing their meal, it was already late as they parted ways outside the restaurant. Zhao Min immediately dialled a number.

When the call connected, a teasing female voice came through the line. "Miss. Zhao, why are you looking for me so late? That's rare. What can I do for you?"

"I have a small technical question for you. I don't think you'll refuse," Zhao Min said. "And, don't call me Miss. Zhao anymore. I've resigned and I'm on my own now."

"You're calling me to discuss technical matters? That's rare. Well, in that case, I'll come to your place tonight, and we can sleep together. I've been bored at home anyway."

"Sure, I'm heading back now."

After hanging up, Zhao Min got into her car and drove to a villa community in Binhai City.

She parked her car and approached the villa's entrance.

"Sister, why are you so anxious to find me? Are you here to ask about technical matters or bed-related matters? I can teach you 108 positions and help you bid farewell to the title of Qitian Dasheng."

As she entered the villa, Zhao Min glanced at the beautiful woman sitting on the sofa playing games.

"No filter, as always," Zhao Min retorted, took off her shoes, and comfortably lounged on the sofa. "I met a handsome guy and had a meal with him."

"Oh, something's going on."

"What do you mean by 'something's going on'? He helped me before, and I ran into him today, so we talked."

"Sounds like there's a fate between you two. The next step is exchanging contact information, going on a movie date, hugging, kissing, and finally getting intimate. Do you want me to teach you the 108 positions in advance? It's guaranteed to work in seducing men."

"Get lost. I'm asking you to help me see how this phone is different."

Zhao Min couldn't help but laugh as she handed Chen Mo's mobile phone to her cousin. Her cousin's wild imagination amused her.

"Sis, your phone is a bit strange. The operating system isn't Huawei's. Is it a knockoff?" Her cousin picked up the phone and examined it, furrowing her brow as she continued to inspect it.

"Some guy gave it to me. He said he developed a mobile phone system. I didn't believe him, so we made a bet," Zhao Min explained, flopping onto the sofa and not wanting to move.

"Wow, the art of picking up girls has advanced quite a bit these days. Developing a mobile phone system? Talk about going all out," her cousin chuckled.

"I don't believe it either, so I brought it to you for help."

"I am curious about what the bet entails. Could it be something serious?" her cousin asked mischievously.

"Cut it out, Wang Sijia. Is that all you can think about?" Zhao Min snapped playfully.

Wang Sijia let out a small laugh, her fingers gliding across the phone's screen. As she continued scrolling, her beautiful smile vanished, replaced by a cautious expression.

"Wang Sijia, what's the matter with you?"

Noticing Wang Sijia's unusual behaviour, Zhao Min waved her hand before her eyes.

"Sis," Wang Sijia put away the phone and stared at Zhao Min, "is that handsome guy currently single?"

"Wang Sijia, are you out of your mind? I asked you to check the mobile phone system, not to find me a man," Zhao Min raised her eyebrows and sat up, grabbing the water cup beside her.

"Not for you; I'm checking for myself."

"Pffft... cough..."

Zhao Min took a sip of water but sprayed it all over Wang Sijia's face. She pounded her chest and coughed vigorously, then took a deep breath and glared at her cousin.

"What are you talking about."

"I'm serious. Is he single?"

"You're crazy. No, he's not."

"Sister, aren't you moving too fast? It's your first time meeting him," Wang Sijia exclaimed, pointing at Zhao Min. "Women should be more reserved; take it slow. You're jumping into things too quickly."

"Get lost. He has a girlfriend. I asked you to look at the mobile phone system. Why are you bringing up this nonsense?" Zhao Min's frustration was building up. Then she realised something was off. "Sijia, why are you looking so dejected? Did someone break up with you?"

"Sis, another good man slips away."

"What do you mean? Is this mobile phone system genuine?" Zhao Min pointed at the phone in Wang Sijia's hand, believing it might be true.

"This system is called ArmyAnt, or the Marching Ant system. It's a new system, different from Android, Apple, and YunOS. Sister, what do you think about my looks? Can I make him abandon his girlfriend and fall in love with me?"

She ignored her question and asked, "You didn't lie to me, right? Is it really a new system?"

"It's a new system," Wang Sijia nodded. "The apps on the phone are Android-based. I'm not sure if it's built on Linux. The programming language should be Java to ensure compatibility with Android apps. Let me run it."

Once again, Wang Sijia connected the phone from Zhao Min to the computer. After booting up, clicked a few times on the mouse and carefully observed the computer screen.

After a short while, Wang Sijia's eyes widened in disbelief.

" Sijia, are you all right?"

"Sister, I want to marry him!" Wang Sijia exclaimed.

"You're hopeless."

Zhao Min squinted, not knowing what to say. The only thought that crossed her mind was that her cousin was crazy, but she was used to it.

"Sister, it scored over 300,000 points in benchmark tests. The latest Apple iPhone scored around 250,000 with the latest iOS and their unique bionic chip. Do you know what that means?"

"What does it mean?"

"This phone uses the first smart chip, and the system is based on an optimised version of Android. Despite that, its overall performance surpasses that of Apple iOS. This means that the system is better than the Apple system. If this system is made public, it will become the biggest competitor of Android and Apple.

Wang Sijia spoke with increasing excitement as if this mobile phone system was her own creation. Finally, her thoughts took a turn, and she slumped onto the sofa in a state of decadence.

"The good men aren't mine. What's the use of being happy?"

"You're hopeless," Zhao Min said, taking the phone from Wang Sijia's hand and sitting quietly on the sofa. She too, began to worry because she had made a bet with Chen Mo.

"Can you recheck it for me? if Is it true?" Zhao Min asked, needing more confidence.

...

The next day, Chen Mo woke up early, brushed his teeth, washed his face, and grabbed his computer bag before rushing to school on his bicycle. Soon after he set off, his phone rang.

Looking at the caller ID, Chen Mo raised an eyebrow. It was Zhao Min, the woman he had dinner with yesterday.

"Do you have time?" Zhao Min's magnetic voice came through the phone as soon as he answered.

"Yes," Chen Mo replied.

"Let's meet at the same place as last time."

"Okay."

After hanging up the phone, Chen Mo turned his bicycle towards the restaurant.

In the restaurant where they had dinner the last night, Zhao Min sat quietly, sipping her coffee. When Chen Mo sat across from her, she turned her gaze from outside and fixed it on him.

"How did it go? Did you find a professional to examine the phone?" Chen Mo asked.

"Yes." Zhao Min handed her phone back to Chen Mo. "It's a fake."

"Okay."

Chen Mo shrugged and took Zhao Min's phone. "You must be joking."

With that, he turned to leave. He didn't feel the need to forcefully explain himself since Zhao Min didn't believe him anyway.

"Wait, it seems you owe me something you haven't given me yet." Zhao Min's voice called out as Chen Mo turned around.

Chen Mo paused and turned back, thinking for a moment. He didn't recall owing anything to Zhao Min. They faced each other, and the atmosphere became tense.