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"Little sister, it’s okay if you took a wrong turn.

We have a professor giving a lecture today, and if you’re with our Information Department, you’re welcome to join.

Come sit by me; I’ve wiped the seat clean for you," Ye Shi said with a pair of charming, squinted peach blossom eyes, smiling at Gu Xiaoxi from a distance.

That expression was exceedingly solicitous. From those half-closed, flirtatious eyes almost emanated a brilliant light, as if it were made of gold.

"Stop it, Ye Shi! It’s about time for the professor to arrive. All unrelated personnel, clear out quickly. This isn’t a place just anyone can enter," the man in the front row said with a chilly tone.

Yao Yumo was famously expressionless, his face as impassive as ice.

At twenty-six, he had single-handedly created a top-secret information database with an immense load capacity, storing the data of hundreds of millions of people.

The software had caught the eye of the National Security Bureau and was put to use, earning him substantial merit and a promotion to the rank of major general.

He led a team focused on research and development.

Gu Xiaoxi felt a wave of frustration—had she just been labeled as part of the ’unrelated personnel’? Judging by everyone’s demeanor, if they knew who she was, it wouldn’t be as simple as not accepting her presence, right?

Perhaps everyone would stand and leave? There certainly wouldn’t be anyone left who could stay.

"Alright, enough fooling around. Little soldier, if you’re here to find someone or for something else, speak up quickly.

This isn’t where you should be. If there’s no matter, please leave swiftly," Xu Jingshen was the highest-ranking official present.

Among the two hundred people there, half were his subordinates.

His words naturally carried weight.

Gu Xiaoxi’s gaze swept over the sea of heads, taking in all kinds of faces. The one constant was everyone’s spirited, keen gaze, all exuding confidence, high morale, and the steely integrity of soldiers.

She liked this kind of atmosphere. So, she strode forward and then walked toward the lectern that everyone was looking up to.

Gu Xiaoxi cleared her throat gently and then smiled sweetly at everyone. Her beautiful face instantly won a round of praise from the male voices.

Then she straightened her face, her gaze landing on the crowd as she said with a serious tone, "It seems there has been a misunderstanding. I am the lecturer for this session!"

Wow!

As Gu Xiaoxi finished speaking, the audience all stared in astonishment, thinking they had misheard. They tugged at their ears and then rubbed their eyes, looking at each other in disbelief!

Taking advantage of the moment when everyone was still in shock, Gu Xiaoxi continued, "For the next seven days, I will be your lecturer. I’ll explain hacker attacks, the objectives of hackers, the ultimate realm of hacking, as well as how to strengthen firewalls to prevent the loss of important files and information.

How to create viruses, use them, protect computer information.

How to counter-attack the enemy, and how to secure data against theft. "

As those who had just caught up with her words began to react, a wave of commotion ensued.

"You must be joking! You’re going to explain hacking to us? I bet you haven’t even read as many books as I have. How many of the English words in computer programs can you recognize?"

"You must be here to cause trouble! I guess you’re definitely some professor’s disciple. This is a military unit, not a place for fooling around."

"This kind of joke isn’t funny. If we complain about you, you’ll be legally responsible," Tang Yisheng said sternly.

Gu Xiaoxi remained unfazed, wrote her name on the big screen with a pen, and then said into the microphone, "From now on, you all can call me by my name. If you have any objections, feel free to come see me. I’m ready for you at any time!"

"A mere greenhorn, who would acknowledge you! First, don’t lie to us, tell us, are you really our instructor for these seven days?

" Xu Jingshen stood up, his tall silhouette bearing a palpable sense of oppression. Especially with the natural commanding presence he radiated, eyes fierce as a tiger’s, as sharp as a dragon’s, his aura was imposing.

His questioning of Gu Xiaoxi was as cutting as the wind.