Su Yan's Challenge – Confidence Before the Storm
Su Yan crossed her arms, staring at Joshua with a mix of defiance and curiosity.
"You think you can impress me?" she scoffed. "Fine, let's have a little test. We'll both code an advanced AI learning model. If you can keep up, I might acknowledge you."
Mr. Sun, the CEO of SunTech AI, stood beside them, watching silently.
"Are you sure about this, Su Yan?" he asked, raising an eyebrow.
Su Yan didn't even hesitate. "Absolutely. He may be my boss now, but that doesn't mean he understands AI better than me."
Joshua smirked. "Let's begin, then."
The Programming Battle – Overwhelming Speed
They both sat at opposite workstations in a sleek, glass-walled office.
Su Yan cracked her fingers, feeling confident.
She was China's top programming prodigy. There was no way some rich young master could match her.
The competition began.
Lines of complex code filled the screens as both programmers worked at lightning speed.
Su Yan's confidence remained strong at first.
She was fast. Precise. Efficient.
But after ten minutes, something felt off.
Joshua wasn't just keeping up—he was pulling ahead.
His typing speed was unreal.
His logic was sharper than hers.
He wasn't making mistakes.
Sweat formed on Su Yan's forehead.
How…?
She gritted her teeth, pushing herself to the limit.
But it was useless.
Joshua finished first.
The moment he executed his program, the system displayed the results.
Joshua's AI model efficiency: 99.8%
Su Yan's AI model efficiency: 92.4%
Silence.
Su Yan stared at the screen, her fingers frozen over the keyboard.
She had lost.
Badly.
Joshua's Teasing – Su Yan Gets Flustered
Joshua leaned back in his chair, looking completely relaxed.
"Not bad," he said casually. "You're pretty fast."
Su Yan's face turned red. "Pretty fast"?!
She had just been crushed in her own field, and all he said was "not bad"?!
She turned to face him, pouting. "Y-You… You're not normal! How did you do that?!"
Joshua smirked. "I guess I'm just naturally gifted."
Su Yan gritted her teeth. "Tch! You're just showing off now."
He tilted his head slightly. "Oh? Weren't you the one who challenged me?"
Her flustered expression deepened.
Mr. Sun, who had been watching the entire thing, chuckled.
"Su Yan, it looks like you've met your match."
Su Yan crossed her arms, looking away. "Fine. I admit it—you're good."
Joshua Unveils Alpha – AI Program 3.0
Joshua stood up, walking over to a secure server.
"But enough playing around. Let me show you what I'm really working on."
Su Yan and Mr. Sun watched as Joshua pulled up a special file labeled:
[AI Program 3.0 – Alpha]
The moment the program loaded, Su Yan's eyes widened in shock.
The code structure alone was beyond anything she had ever seen.
It was revolutionary.
It wasn't just an upgrade—it was on a completely different level.
Joshua explained calmly. "This is Alpha, my AI project. It's designed to surpass all current AI learning models—including the American AI Program 2.0."
Mr. Sun's eyes narrowed. "The American AI 2.0? That's the world's leading AI technology right now."
Joshua nodded. "Not for long. Alpha will replace it."
Su Yan stared at the screen in disbelief.
If this program was completed… It would dominate the industry.
Joshua turned to her.
"I'm putting all of LimTech's resources into finishing and marketing Alpha. Once it launches, we'll control the future of AI."
Su Yan felt her heart pound.
Not only was Joshua a genius, but he also had a terrifying vision for the future.
She had been so sure she was the smartest one in the room.
But now, for the first time, she felt completely outclassed.
[System Notification]
Su Yan Favorability +10 → (Total: 60)
Su Yan's Fantasizing – Did He Fall for Me?!
Su Yan crossed her arms, trying to keep her voice steady. "So… what do you need me for?"
Joshua smirked. "I want you to be my Vice President of AI Development."
Su Yan's face turned bright red.
"Vice President…? Y-You're giving me that much authority?"
Joshua nodded. "You're the most talented AI developer I've seen. It only makes sense."
Then came his next words.
"I'm also giving you 49% of LimTech's shares. And investing an additional 1 billion yen into the company."
Su Yan's entire brain shut down.
49%?! 1 BILLION YEN?!
Her hands trembled.
W-Was this… love at first sight?!
She clutched her chest dramatically.
Could it be that Joshua had fallen for her the moment they met?!
Was this a CEO romance drama?!
Her mind raced through scenarios.
Would he suddenly pull her into his arms and say, "You're the only woman I trust"?!
Would they rule the tech world together as a power couple?!
Su Yan, lost in her overactive imagination, covered her face. "T-This is too much!"
Mr. Sun, watching from the side, sighed.
What is this girl thinking?
Joshua, noticing her flustered reaction, decided to push it further.
He leaned in slightly and whispered:
"Su Yan, are you falling for me?"
Su Yan jumped back, her face burning.
"W-WHAT?! O-Of course not!"
Joshua smirked. "Oh? Then why are you so red?"
Su Yan stomped her foot. "I-I'm leaving! I need to process this!"
She stormed out of the office, still covering her face.
Joshua and Mr. Sun watched her go.
Mr. Sun sighed. "You really enjoy teasing her, don't you?"
Joshua shrugged. "She makes it too easy."
[System Notification]
Su Yan Favorability +10 → (Total: 70)
New System Rewards Unlocked!
- Bank Deposit: +1 Billion Yen
- AI Research Fund: +500M Yen
- Attribute Bonus: +10 Intelligence
End of Chapter 5
🔥 Final Favorability Updates:
✅ Jia Yi: 50
✅ Sung En: 35
✅ Su Yan: 70 (Completely flustered & overthinking everything)