novelhk Chapter 127 The Limits of Luxury
Chapter 127 The Limits of Luxury
The most dazzling prize in this lottery was undoubtedly the SSR stat [Love's Balance?], but there were other prizes that also surprised Bai Li.
Among them are many SR-level attribute enhancement points, such as [Endurance], [Flexibility], [Body Shape], etc., which have appeared before, and a few [Luck] attribute points that have never been seen before have also appeared.
[Lucky]?
This is good stuff!
What does good luck mean?
This means a weapon of causality! Good luck! Thank you for patronizing Terminator!
[Luck] is definitely one of the most important attributes, and Bai Li immediately added those attribute points to herself.
After adding it, I didn't notice any changes at the moment.
However, Bai Li knew in her heart that this attribute would definitely play a big role at a crucial moment.
For example, the probability of winning a high-level prize in the future lottery at the Wheel of Fortune will definitely increase significantly. Thinking about it this way, Bai Li became even more excited for the next lottery draw.
Next up are the R-level regular prizes.
As always, this place is filled with a lot of bizarre things that are baffling, abstract and useless, such as that [air sublimation product from the capital of the M country].
Bai Li stared at the thing, speechless, and couldn't help but complain, "What? We're all on the same planet, how can it be sweet?"
She didn't even consider redeeming it, skipping over it and continuing to look at the other prizes.
She was soon surprised by two unexpected prizes.
Congratulations on receiving one UR-class [Gulfstream G800 Custom Private Jet] and one UR-class [LEED Platinum Certified Advanced Research Institute]!
what?
They actually gave out two UR-level prizes this time?!
Bai Li hadn't even had a chance to redeem the physical prize yet; she was already deeply impressed just by seeing the holographic model projected from the virtual prize.
She first clicked on the holographic model of the [Gulfstream G800 Custom Private Jet]. Her fingertip gently brushed across the model, and it moved accordingly. The holographic labels updated in real time, displaying a dense array of text descriptions:
The aircraft seats are handcrafted from Italian Poltrona Frau leather, meticulously inlaid with falcon feather patterns;
The porthole uses electrochromic glass and a nano-hydrophobic coating, and with a gentle tap, it can switch to a romantic starry sky projection mode.
When Bai Li zoomed in on the engine section, she discovered that the carbon fiber blades of the ultra-precise turbofan engine were laser-engraved with pear blossom patterns, which were extremely exquisite.
What's amazing is that the entire aircraft utilizes the most cutting-edge patented technologies.
The cabin air purification system uses the same photocatalytic oxidation technology as NASA, and even the carpet fibers are woven with graphene heating wires.
The most amazing thing is the custom badge on the tail fin, a pear blossom pattern cast with liquid metal shape memory alloy. Under the sunlight, it will bloom and close with the temperature change, as if it has a life.
Although Bai Li has never seen a private jet in person, she has seen many photos of wealthy men and socialites posting pictures of themselves riding in private jets online.
Those planes didn't look very big; apart from the cockpit, there were only seven or eight seats.
The private jet presented by Vientiane Wheel was the size of three tennis courts, with a spiral staircase and a private elevator inside.
In addition to five luxury suites, there is a concert hall that can accommodate 10 people, a music room with a huge screen, a conference room with a touch screen conference table, a marble-paved bathroom, and even a private parking space for luxury cars. The level of luxury far exceeds the imagination of ordinary people.
Bai Li wouldn't dare say it's the best private jet in the world, but it's definitely among the top private jets available.
While the private jet, though luxurious, can still be valued, the other UR award, the LEED Platinum Certified Advanced Institute, defies description. Its value is difficult to measure simply in monetary terms.
Bai Li's breath froze the moment the holographic model of the research institute was unfolded.
The building's exterior is made of self-cleaning titanium dioxide concrete, and the photovoltaic glass curtain wall is inlaid with dynamic optical fiber art installations, presenting a low-key yet sophisticated colorful black.
When Bai Li gently touched the holographic model, the airtight room made of three layers of bulletproof glass rippled with an entry prompt. The iris scanning beam and palm print recognition system were activated simultaneously, and the 4K surveillance array on the top of the corridor achieved omnidirectional coverage.
Bai Li gasped and asked, "Xiao Hao, this research institute shouldn't be beyond our current technological level, right?"
Xiao Hao had long accepted the fact that the host could draw UR-level prizes, so he wasn't very surprised at this moment. He explained, "Although these configurations are cutting-edge, they are still within the current level of top laboratories in various countries."
Bai Li breathed a sigh of relief. If it were the kind of technology only seen in science fiction movies, she wouldn't dare to exchange the research institute.
In the main laboratory, the liquid-cooled server cluster is emitting cold mist in the holographic projection, and hundreds of supercomputing cards resemble a sapphire array sleeping in liquid nitrogen.
The most bizarre of all are those neuromorphic chips. When the translucent bionic synapses stretch in the electrolyte, the oscilloscope displays pulse waves that highly overlap with human brainwaves.
"Is...is this considered electronic brainwaves?" Bai Li's question was interrupted by the scene on the third underground floor.
On the third basement level, an LED matrix occupying an entire wall renders the topology of the deep learning model in real time. Dark green dots outline the twelve-layer attention mechanism of the Transformer architecture. Whenever the model weights are updated, a confidence heatmap pops up on the touch screen at the edge.
Holographic labeling is a common visualization system in current AI labs.
Bai Li didn't understand the technology involved; she was simply shocked.
The most eye-catching feature is the core computer room: a supercomputing array composed of 128 NVIDIA HGX H100 supercomputers, achieving an ultra-efficient heat dissipation value of 1.08 through immersion in fluorinated liquid. The vanadium redox flow battery packs of the backup power system, together with the rooftop photovoltaic panels, form a microgrid system.
Suddenly, a red warning popped up on the holographic label: "Unauthorized access detected. Sandbox isolation activated." Immediately afterward, Bai Li saw the automatic response of the research institute when it was attacked.
The physical barriers in the affected area were quickly lowered, and the airlock system switched to independent circulation mode. Once a level 3 alarm was triggered, the self-developed quantum encryption hard drive would initiate multi-layer data overwriting, and the robotic arm would automatically disconnect the fiber optic interface of the designated server, entering the "steel dome" defense system, which was airtight and not even a fly could get in.
Bai Li understood. This research institute was used to study artificial intelligence. While maintaining maximum secrecy, every detail exuded the luxurious limits of current human technology, telling the story of the insane cost of millions per micrometer.
A ripple of emotion stirred within Bai Li, who pondered to herself: Does this mean she should begin to illuminate China's technological advancements?
It can only be said that with great power comes great responsibility.
This matter is of great importance. This research institute with cutting-edge technology is too remarkable. It is not just an ordinary laboratory, but a temple of scientific research.
With Bai Li's current abilities, it is difficult for her to control it. She must weigh the pros and cons carefully and make a long-term plan before exchanging it when the time is right.
UR-level prizes will automatically integrate from the virtual state into reality and also have the ability to correct the world, just like the training base that was redeemed before.
So Bai Li redeemed the private jet without any burden, while the research institute remained in the redemption pool.
Xiao Hao told her that the private jet was already parked at a nearby airport. Bai Li excitedly ran out of the room, called Ah Hu, and prepared to go see her new plane.
Just before setting off, I happened to run into A-He, who was hurrying into the house.
Ah He beamed with joy and hurriedly reported the good news to Bai Li: "Miss, the rare orchid planted in the front yard has sprouted!"
Bai Li's eyes lit up, and she made a special trip to the front yard to check before setting off.
It sprouted!
If you look closely, the white buds are covered with a thin layer of waxy coating, like frost or mist. When you touch it gently, your fingertips can feel its delicate and unique texture.
This orchid was a gift from Wuhai last time.
I don't know what this man is thinking. He's already given away antiques and calligraphy, and now he's switching to giving away some expensive flowers and plants.
I heard that this is a variant of the ghost orchid that has disappeared from the Panamanian rainforest. It is of the highest quality and once it sprouts, it is priceless and even impossible to find.
However, this type of orchid is extremely difficult to cultivate, to the point of being described as "defying the heavens," and many experts have failed in their attempts to cultivate this variety.
Wu Hai confidently promised that if the white pears could be successfully grown, he would grant her one request.
Bai Li chuckled.
I caught a fleeting glimpse of Wuhai's true appearance at the antique sale in the "Lixiang" area last time, and I haven't seen it since.
I've stopped pretending; every time we meet, I'm a different person.
He would even fabricate different identities each time, such as a forty-year-old botany professor, or an ordinary cleaner...
Bai Li thought that Wu Hai probably had a very serious histrionic personality disorder and was particularly keen on playing role-playing games.
At first, Bai Li was fooled by Wu Hai's disguise, but now she has figured out the trick.
Wu Hai always carries a unique incense scent, a high-grade incense made from aged black bark. The scent is very faint and can only be smelled when you get close.
Now Bai Li can recognize him by his scent. If all else fails, there's also the cheat tool: the system's favorability prompts.
Every time Bai Li cooperated with Wu Hai in acting, his favorability would gradually increase, so she wasn't in a hurry to expose him. She would play along with him for a while and then expose his boring little tricks when she got tired of it.
Now, the orchids have sprouted.
Bai Li believes this is not a coincidence.
Even AI like Ahe, which has mastered top-tier horticultural skills, failed to cultivate this orchid. How could it suddenly sprout overnight?
It's probably because I just added [Luck] attribute points.
I doubt Wu Hai ever imagined that the orchids would actually sprout after being handed over to him.
Bai Li looked at the tender buds in front of her and smiled mischievously. She had already thought about what request she would make to Wu Hai.
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Ah Hu had already parked the car steadily at the door and was waiting.
As Bai Li stepped out of her house, she felt a pang of regret. Jing Ye wasn't home today; otherwise, she could have taken him with her. Having someone to keep her company would have made the journey more lively. Going alone, she felt a bit lonely.
Perhaps because she hadn't used any connections today, a familiar figure caught Bai Li's eye as soon as the car pulled out of the intersection.
The man was dressed in a simple white shirt and dark blue jeans. He stood tall and straight at the intersection, standing out among the crowd.
Bai Li recognized it immediately as Guan Cha.
Guan Cha still looked like a pure college student, with a clean and fair face, exuding a youthful innocence. His soft hair fell smoothly down, making him look like a simple-minded and considerate younger brother.
Slender and with his hands casually in his pockets, he stood there quietly, exuding a serene and beautiful aura that attracted the attention of many passersby.
But Bai Li had seen his fragmented memories, so she knew perfectly well that Guan Cha was far more complex than he appeared.
Beneath his seemingly innocent exterior lies ambition and desire.
Bai Li had been busy with the "Asking Immortals" project and Ying Xiangyang was really persistent, so she didn't have time to deal with Guan Cha.
Lately, when I look at him, I feel like Guan Cha has lost all his energy and spirit, and he looks listless.
Like a small cream cake left at room temperature, it begins to slowly melt, its originally delicate shape becoming somewhat blurry, showing signs of "spoilage".
His eyes always carried a hint of melancholy, and the corners of his mouth often drooped unconsciously.
The favorability rating has been fluctuating around 50 points, neither rising nor falling, and is in a precarious position.
If we don't pay more attention to him soon, the goodwill he's managed to build up will probably vanish completely.
At this moment, Guan Cha held her phone in her hand, her slender fingers gently swiping across the screen. Every now and then, she would look up at the intersection, waiting for the cars to arrive.
Judging from the looks of it, he/she has just finished get off work at the coffee shop and is on his/her way home.
At this moment, he hadn't noticed Bai Li yet, so he hadn't had time to manage his expression. His expressionless, cold face was completely different from the Guan Cha who always had a smile on her face and her eyes were always curved. This made Bai Li feel a little unfamiliar with him.
In the past, whenever they met, Guan Cha would always put on a warm face, her eyes would squint into crescent moons when she smiled, revealing a set of clean and neat teeth, and two shallow dimples would appear on her cheeks, making her look well-behaved and cute.
Thinking of this, Bai Li had an idea. She was going to check on the newly exchanged private jet, so she might as well take him along.
After all, Guan Cha wasn't interested in me as a person, but only in my wealth. Bringing him along should help solidify his goodwill towards me.
You don't need to reciprocate with the same emotional response; just a little "flaunting your wealth" is enough to gain goodwill, which is quite worthwhile.
Thinking of this, Bai Li called out to Ah Hu, "Stop the car," then rolled down the window and called out, "Turn off the tea."
Guan Cha turned around upon hearing the sound and saw Bai Li sitting in the car. Her previously dim eyes instantly lit up, like stars suddenly illuminated in the night sky. The corners of her mouth also unconsciously turned up, revealing a smile that was both shy and full of joy. She put away her phone and quickly ran over.
Bai Li watched Guan Cha's rapid change of expression and chuckled inwardly, almost unable to resist applauding him.
She suppressed a laugh, blinked, and asked, "Are you busy later? Would you like to come somewhere with me?"
Guan Cha nodded vigorously with delight and said hurriedly, "I'm free, of course I'm free!"
In fact, even if he really had something to do, those so-called matters became insignificant the moment Bai Li extended the invitation.
"Get in the car."
Bai Li extended an invitation.