247: National Robotics Competition!

"Damn, what the hell is that thing opposite me? It looks like a robot!"

"Please remove the words 'looks like'. This is clearly a robot, isn't it?"

"Oh, so platforms can play like this now, huh? No need for a real person, just use a robot to stream and make money? Why didn't I think of that before?"

"Don't say that, you really shouldn't. Even though it's a robot opposite us, the number of viewers in its live stream seems to be quite high, a full ten thousand!"

Compared to Su Yu, this number of viewers was indeed not much. But one must know that for a robot to stream on the platform and still have so many people watching, it was by no means simple.

Soon, Su Yu noticed the name of the opposing Streamer.

National Robot Competition Official, and it had a blue V verification!

Hmm? When did China start having such competitions?

In his vague memory, he had only seen robot competitions when he was a child on some unknown science and education channel.

However, the robots at that time could not really be called true robots; they could only be referred to as a controllable pile of broken scrap metal. Their functions were also very simple.

They could only rely on a physics engine for some simple movements, rotations, and couldn't even perform actions like jumping!

But what impressed Su Yu the most was that there was a PK battle segment in the robot competitions back then.

Both sides would put their self-made robots into a closed octagonal cage-like arena and then control them in real-time battles!

Whoever's robot could survive until the end would win. The person who emerged from all the contestants would receive five hundred thousand US dollars!

And those contestants used every trick in the book to win the final competition.

Some installed battle-axes made of fine steel on their robot chariots. With a press of the attack button, an electronic spring would repeatedly propel it! The force of the chop was so great that it could easily cut through thin iron sheets.

Some installed a whole circle of steel chains, similar to chainsaws, around their chariot robots. As soon as the robot started, the chainsaw chains would also begin to rotate! When colliding with other robots, sparks would fly, tearing the opponent to shreds in minutes.

However, these were all shows Su Yu had watched many years ago.

Comparing that to the robot in the live stream just now, current robots have already been updated and iterated to possess the basic functions of a human body.

They could even do something as delicate as cracking sunflower seeds!

Tsk tsk tsk, as expected, technology is advancing, and times are developing.

Thinking of this, Su Yu couldn't help but ask curiously.

"Hello, may I ask if this robot of yours is specially customized and sold to people who like to eat sunflower seeds but find it troublesome to crack them themselves?"

The blue light in the eyes of the sunflower seed-cracking robot flickered. After a moment, its mouth began to open and close rhythmically, and it replied.

"Apologies! My name is Xiaoke. I am a conversational intelligent humanoid robot."

"Hello, Streamer. Cracking sunflower seeds is just one of my minor skills. If you wish to see it, I can also perform a mind-reading magic trick for you."

Upon hearing the robot's answer, the audience in the live stream became interested.

Oh, it's even equipped with an intelligent voice model? That's quite interesting!

However, before the audience could continue to ask questions, the blue light in the robot's eyes on the other side of the camera suddenly extinguished. Immediately after, a surprised female voice came from the opposing live stream.

"Teacher Su Yu!!!"

"Oh my god! It's really you!! Did I win the lottery today? To casually connect for a PK and actually connect with you!"

"Teacher, I'm your fan!! Wait, I'm too excited! Can I take a screenshot to commemorate this? I'll show off to my colleagues later!"

The moment the voice came out, a girl with a high ponytail and delicate features poked her head into the camera from off-screen.

The girl had bright eyes and white teeth, and her face was full of excitement, like a happy little bird.

Su Yu cooperated with a slight smile.

He was doing well now. Even a casual PK connection could lead to meeting a fan.

"By the way, I see your live stream title says 'National Robot Competition'? So, this Kuaishou account is...?"

Upon hearing this, a blush spread across the girl's pretty face.

It wasn't that Su Yu had stumped her, but rather the shyness of a young girl meeting her idol.

"Teacher Su, this account is our company's account."

"That National Robot Competition you saw is also a competition our company co-hosted with the program team."

No sooner had the girl's words fallen than another Middle-aged Man's deep voice of inquiry came from off-camera.

"Hu Yueyue, I told you to stream to introduce our company and the upcoming competition. But what are you doing? You're chatting with the audience!"

"If you can't get the live viewer count up to fifty thousand today, you're not leaving work!"

The pretty girl named Hu Yueyue stuck out her tongue, feeling a bit guilty.

Slacking off and chasing celebrities openly during work hours, and getting caught by her boss, this was indeed her problem.

Seeing that the girl, for once, didn't retort, a hint of doubt arose in the Middle-aged Man's heart.

Hmm, why is the usual troublemaker so obedient today? He curiously walked to a spot not far behind the girl, stretching his neck to see what trick the other party was playing.

But when he saw that the original live stream screen was divided into two parts, with a PK countdown displayed at the top...

The Middle-aged Man's mind went blank.

No! Didn't he tell Hu Yueyue to stream and promote the competition? Why was this fellow playing PK connections!

Just as he was about to erupt in anger, the man suddenly saw a familiar face in the opposing live stream.

This face had been appearing frequently in major news media recently; it would be hard for him not to recognize it.

Isn't this the young man who saved forty survivors during the great earthquake? What was his name, Su something, yes, Su Yu!

With his modified biotechnology, the military awarded him first-class merit, and the Chinese Academy of Sciences publicly issued an invitation. Even on the internet, news media were buzzing with these stories.

This person is currently connected with Hu Yueyue for a PK?!!

Wait, a bold idea quickly surged into the Middle-aged Man's mind!

He was also aware of Su Yu's previous glorious deeds. Before creating biotechnology, he had also made the Nezha series models. He could be considered the most popular among handicraft Streamers!

And although they were a robot show, if Su Yu could participate or make a guest appearance, wouldn't the popularity skyrocket?

Such an opportunity was simply once in a lifetime!

Even if he had to swallow his pride, he must try his best to seize it!