I Don't Agree to the Terms

The next morning, he learned his lesson and showed up at the entrance of Jile Company at four in the morning, confident that he would be the first in line.

But...

"Damn it, why are there even more people than last time!" Max burst out.

Last time, he could at least see the Jile Technology Subsidiary's building; now it was different—he was lined up ten blocks away.

This almost made him want to tear his eyes out—it was terrifying, these people were just too crazy.

While he stood there, the queue behind him grew longer and longer.

"Everyone online is criticizing Jile Technology, but look how many show up in person—you can barely stand a chance to move," Max couldn't help but complain.

"You know what type of people those online bashers are; the councilors are just jealous that Jile Technology distributes benefits to us," replied someone behind him with a sneer.

"Of course I know, damn the council, prices have gone up again. Luckily Jile Technology has stabilized the gold price in 'Life' and also recycles Gold Coins, otherwise, I'd starve," Max grumbled.

His words immediately triggered a wave of agreement as one after another began to voice their discontent with the current state of the Navia Empire.

"Quiet, don't disturb the peace. If you want to chat, go into 'Life' or use a chat room!"

A voice called out to them, and everyone turned to see a person in a security uniform, boldly with 'Jile Technology' printed on it.

Seeing this, the crowd shifted their target and asked if it was possible to open the business early.

"Quiet, I said be quiet! Do you think we don't want to open early? We staff haven't rested for three days straight, trying to set up the intermediate Jile package for you all. With so many people, do you think it's as easy as a flick of the wrist?"

"The earliest we can finish is nine o'clock. Everyone be quiet now, or else you'll be arrested for disturbing the peace, and you'll only have yourselves to blame."

The security personnel drove the point hard, which finally calmed down the crowd.

Max recognized the security personnel; he was the one demonstrated in the video.

This made him feel a strange sense of fate, but he didn't speak up, thinking perhaps others had recognized him as well, yet they also kept quiet.

The reason was simple—if they did speak up, it could incite even more chaos, and they really could end up being arrested for disturbing the peace.

As time ticked by, everyone finally made it to nine o'clock when the doors of Jile Technology Subsidiary promptly opened.

The process this time was very quick, at least that's how Max felt; previously it took three minutes, now they had finished assembling it by the time you signed off.

As he left, Max hesitated no more and immediately activated the smart brain system—a new system upgraded from the brain domain chip, which unlike being implanted under the scalp, was now transplanted directly inside the cranium, naturally making it far more powerful.

He immediately opened all its functions and cranked up the settings to the maximum.

"The energy core has greatly improved, the endurance and power support now use years as the time unit, this is incredible."

To charge once and use it for a whole year, this was utterly unimaginable.

"Return home!" Max directly gave his smart brain system the command to return home. In terms of intelligence, the smart brain system far surpassed the brain domain chip, and after gaining authorization, had enough privileges that it wouldn't sporadically ask him for additional access or choices like the brain domain chip.

The smart brain system, through its calculations, would select the best option that suits itself to implement, thereby making it more convenient and efficient for the host.

The next moment, he was suspended and transformed into a streak of light that disappeared.

Before Max could react, he had gently stopped at his home's window, opened it softly, and flew inside.

This is far better than the brain domain chip he used before, which was quite rigid and contrived.

[Detection: Today's currency acquisition task is yet to be completed, entering "life"...]

[Detection: Host's daily habits detected, adjusting to Jile mode...]

[Detection: Host's sugar and calorie levels are low, synchronizing cooking and eating processes...]

[Detection...]

[Note: You may cancel this process if discomfort occurs (This message appears only once)]

After returning home, Max watched a long string of text appear before his eyes and then vanish.

He wasn't at all annoyed about his body being controlled; on the contrary, he was utterly surprised. It was like being automatically propelled to the peak of life, unlike before when he had to make the effort himself.

With the smart brain system, activities like grocery shopping, cooking, eating, toileting, and bathing were no longer concerns, because the system was connected to Jile Technology's big data. Therefore, there was no need to worry about being deceived or encountering problems during the process.

The big data calculated everything using data uploaded by all users, ultimately creating a vast intelligent logic that assured him of a worry-free life.

Of course, you could choose not to sync your personal data to Jile Technology's big data repository. However, by doing so, you would miss out on the corresponding conveniences.

After all, if you're unwilling to share your own data, why should you benefit from others'?

As for privacy, Max didn't care either. When everyone is without privacy, then everyone has privacy.

"The efficiency of the smart brain system is more than ten times faster than that of the brain domain chip," Max observed as he quickly completed tasks, ran errands, and exchanged Gold Coins for cash effortlessly.

If it were the old brain domain chip, such smoothness would have been impossible, particularly the thoughtful cash exchange—such lucky breaks didn't come from chips that involved monetary transactions, which normally required following procedures or manual handling.

After completing the daily routines and exiting "life," he found himself not at home but in a supermarket, buying a load of items.

"All this, I can't afford it, can I?!" Max was startled by the contents of his cart and upon closer inspection, noticed several high-end items.

[According to the smart brain's plan, when funds are sufficient and have surplus, it ensures that the host can enjoy while maintaining financial reserves.]

"???" Max was utterly baffled, wondering how his funds had become sufficient.

The smart brain system quickly provided Max with a simple and clear list, allowing him to see just how well-off he could be with its help.

"This is really... unbelievable," Max thought, comparing it with his past life and realizing choosing Jile Technology was an incredibly right decision.

After the shopping, the smart brain system controlled his body to exhibit high culinary skills.

The brain domain chip had this capability but was no match for the smart brain chip, especially since the former wouldn't help him pick groceries or select ingredients.

"At least the level of a council chef!" Max admired the lavish meal in front of him, pleased that the smart brain system was considerate enough to let him eat by himself.

He was very satisfied with this; although some tasks could be handled by the smart brain system, some experiences still required his personal involvement.

While eating, he opened the news through the smart brain system, and the first headline instantly repulsed him,

[Caution, Jile Technology is controlling our lives through modifications!]

"Hmm, it's just those clown-like council members slandering Jile Technology again." Max casually reported the news. His current life was all thanks to Jile Technology, and he thoroughly despised the idea of control. If one could live well every day, what harm could control do? He naturally scorned such critics.