"What's this and that?"
Everyone looked puzzled; the project was on their computers.
Following them around to the back of the office desks, their expressions changed in an instant.
"Hahaha, Qiangzi, isn't that your computer desktop? How did it end up on Director Huo's computer?" one person asked gleefully, pointing to one of the small windows that Huo Rou had opened.
The one called Qiangzi shot him an embarrassed glance and pointed to another small window. "Stop laughing at me. Why is yours here too?"
The person followed his gaze and, sure enough, it was his stalled program interface!!!!
They had all done some hardening on their computers. As programmers, being "home invaded" like this was quite embarrassing.
Hearing the two of them, the others looked at Huo Rou's computer with surprise. As expected, they found their desktop content in those small windows.
Damn!
When did this happen?
They hadn't even noticed!
How could they still call themselves hackers if this got out? Being defeated could be explained by "there's always someone better," but not even knowing an attack was underway was another matter entirely...
Several people fell into self-doubt.
Luo Chen was also caught in self-doubt.
He stared intently at one of the small windows, which showed the interface of his failed attempt to run a new method before he was dragged over.
"How did you see our computer desktops?" Luo Chen asked incredulously, pointing to the window displaying his desktop.
After his remark, everyone realized Luo Chen hadn't been spared either. This person was a figure renowned internationally!
What was the background of this new director? This operation... she must be a hacker, right? But they'd never heard of her...
Huo Rou raised an eyebrow and pulled Luo Chen's interface to the largest size.
"You..." Luo Chen got no response. Watching her leisurely operate his computer and scan his code at lightning speed, he suddenly felt inferior.
"What 'you'?" Huo Rou turned to examine him, her voice a little hoarse. She furrowed her brow, looking impatient.
"I am the director. The meaning of director..." Huo Rou paused, then a pale smile touched her lips, a smile as innocent as a child's. "Isn't it to supervise you?"
"Director, director," Huo Rou murmured softly, then turned back to the code. "Always supervising you. I'm doing my job."
She was so cultured. When broken down like that, it really made sense. This was the first time they had heard this explanation, and they were momentarily at a loss for how to react.
Luo Chen was so choked up he couldn't speak, his face reddening with anger. What kind of twisted logic was this!
Huo Rou finished reviewing Luo Chen's computer quickly and nodded approvingly. "You're better than them. Not entirely stupid."
At this, everyone instinctively covered Luo Chen's mouth as Huo Rou finished speaking.
Everyone had different coding habits. They had to take their time when looking at others' code. But Huo Rou had skimmed through so much code in a flash...
Just based on how fast Huo Rou reviewed code, she was definitely formidable. Better not to offend her.
Luo Chen, with his mouth covered, flailed his arms in anger.
"Director Huo, what do you think the problem is?" one of them asked, their mouths freed, a fawning smile on their faces.
Huo Rou tilted her head and stretched her neck.
She slowly scrolled to the problematic section and, with a playful expression, used her index finger to type out the fix, one letter at a time.
The others stood by, almost petrified from waiting.
They had said they would quietly learn and were even ready to record, but this was the speed?
Well, they had forgotten what she typed earlier because too much time had passed. They should still record it, even if their hands would get sore...
Brother Yang was right, it was indeed slow, not just a little slow. This person probably wasn't a hacker. If she were a hacker, they would have finished hardening their systems before she even finished writing the code.
Huo Rou paid no mind to their thoughts. Her head throbbed. She propped her head with one hand, using her hair to shield her movement as she massaged her temple. Being able to use one hand to type was already responsible.
Finally, just as the others' petrification progress bar reached ninety percent, Huo Rou stopped typing and clicked run.
The problem that had plagued them for days was solved by her "single-finger technique"!
It only took about half an hour?
If it were their hand speed, it would have taken only a few minutes. This person was too amazing!
Their admiration for Luo Chen completely shifted to Huo Rou. They looked at her with starry eyes.
With the problem solved, Huo Rou didn't want to waste any more time on them.
"Any other problems?" the hoarseness in her voice was now undeniable. She coughed lightly. "If not, leave, and close the door behind you."
Seeing her displeasure, they thought they had disappointed Director Huo. She had solved a problem in minutes that they had struggled with for days.
No, they would go back and study hard. They would improve for her!
The group looked at Huo Rou with admiration, shook their heads, and then left the office with renewed determination.
"Old Luo, let's go!" As they stepped out, they realized Luo Chen hadn't followed. Fearing he might get stubborn again, they quickly called out to him.
Luo Chen cast a deep glance at Huo Rou's four screens, which even displayed the desktop of Vice Director Duan Rui.
He was sure it was his because Duan Rui was currently using his computer to handle a file that should have required the director's attention.
And Huo Rou showed no displeasure on her face.
Luo Chen hesitated for a moment, then stammered, "You... are not bad."
After saying these words, he quickly walked out of the office and gently closed the door behind Huo Rou.
Huo Rou had no energy to notice their change. She pinched the bridge of her nose and leaned back in her chair, utterly exhausted.
She had managed to debug the program by sheer force of will, and now she felt lightheaded. But only in a safe environment could she allow herself a moment of relaxation.
Cold sweat beaded on her forehead, and a chill enveloped her from the inside out. She shrank back against the chair, turned on the heating, and curled herself up.
Meanwhile, Xiao Yu Da, who was reviewing documents in Taichuan City, suddenly heard his phone alarm. He opened the app with a hint of confusion.
[Host's body is abnormal. Currently detected with a high fever. Emergency contact list: None. Failed to call emergency contacts. Please go to the hospital immediately!]
Fever? Huo Rou?!
Xiao Yu Da shot up from his seat, astonishing his assistant. Shen Wuyou was still recuperating, and there was no one to care for her!
In his haste, he picked up his phone to call Vice President Xiao, asking him to take Huo Rou to the hospital. Before the call connected, he annoyedly hung up.
That girl was extremely wary of outsiders. If someone else went, she would definitely pretend to be fine, which would be counterproductive. Xiao Yu Da's brow furrowed deeply. He tossed the documents aside and hurried out.
"Get me a helicopter, immediately!" His voice was filled with a worry he had never shown before.