Helen’s POV:
Zhester Technology’s M&A case finally drew to an end.
During this period, although I worked at Zhester Technology, I was always busy from morning to
evening so I rarely even left the office.I intentionally did not go to the staff canteen so there was no
chance of me running into George and Jane.
As soon as the case was over, we went back to the Hesmor Law Firm.
It was a great relief that I would probably never see George and Jane again.
When I arrived at the law firm the next morning.
Anya was in a jolly mood.
"I have good news, everyone.Zhester Technology will be giving each of you a free set of intelligent
system and equipment, which are their latest products, to show their gratitude to you.Record your
home addresses and send it to me later.Zhester Technology will set up appointments with you and
send their workers over to install the equipment in your homes."
When Anya finished her announcement, everyone cheered and applauded excitedly.
"Zhester Technology is indeed very generous! This is the best thank-you gift ever! A whole set of the
latest intelligent system and equipment costs at least one hundred thousand dollars.Zhester
Technology really takes good care of its employees!"
"We can also enjoy the life of the elite.In the future, instead of personally doing our chores, we can
control all our appliances at home just with our words!"
My colleagues huddled together, talking animatedly, their faces full of joy and gratitude.They
immediately forwarded their addresses to Anya.
Some of them even planned to have designers rearrange the layout of their houses and modify the
electrical wiring to maximize the function of the intelligent products.
When asked about my address and specific needs, I refused to share it.I lived alone, and I was
accustomed to doing housework.I didn’t need a robot to close my curtains for me.It was a waste to
install these intelligent products in my house.
"Helen, let me explain something to you.They’re high-tech products and worth experiencing.The
intelligent products of Zhester Technology are full-featured, and can perform difficult household chores,
not just close curtains.Besides, it’s free! It’s a gift! Let nie put it this way.They can do anything for you
that you can imagine, from being a house -sitter to being a soul mate.Their services are endless."
One of my colleagues gave me a long, passionate introduction to the uses of the intelligent products le
spoke with guch conviction and confidence, I was almost sold.
I was wondering if he was job-hopping from the sales department of Zhestet ler hnology Hut I still
retired, Because I didn’t want to have anything to do with Zhester Technology anymore I didn’t need
their gifts happened to pass by and overheard my refusal.
"Helen, don’t waste this great opportunity.Just think about this.When your mother is discharged from
the hospital and you are at work, the intelligent devices will keep her company.You won’t have to worry
about her being alone."
Now why hadn’t I thought about that? Phil had a point.
When my mother was released from the hospital and if she was alone at home, I would be stressing all
the time.
This provided a wonderful solution.
Well, then, maybe the devices would actually come in handy.I immediately filled in my home address
and the details that were required in order for the workers to install the devices accurately.
The day of installation fell on a weekend, so I was at home and was able to monitor the installation
progress.It was not easy to install all these devices.It required a lot of work and skill.
Some places even needed to be rewired.
Fortunately the workers were professionals and managed to install the devices properly.
They rearranged the wires, repaired the walls and repainted them.
The work proceeded smoothly.
But the apartment was still in a mess and it would take me some time to clean up.
George suddenly showed up in the middle of the installation.
Why wasn’t I surprised?
"Mr.Affleck, what brings you here?"
The workers greeted George and immediately stopped working at the sight of him.
They treated him with utmost respect "Please go on with your work.I am just doing a routine
inspection,"
George replied.
The workers thought that he was here to examine the quality of their work, so they worked harder and
more carefully.
Besides, George also gave them detailed instructions.
When the installation of hardware and software was completed, the set of equipment looked very
humanized and adaptable for household chores.
Everything was perfect.I was glad Phil had talked me into having it installed.
The installation took a whole day.
The engineers and workers only left in the late afternoon.
Finally, it was just George and me in the house.I looked at him askance, wondering why he hadn’t left
yet.
Didn’t I make myself abundantly clear the other night? George answered the question that was in my
mind.
"Let me help you clean up the place."
I looked around and found that the place was indeed dirty.
The furniture was covered in dust because of the new electrical wires buried in many places.
The curtains also needed to be removed and washed Although my apartment was not big.
It still required a lot of time and effort to clean up.
"No, thanks I’ll ask the cleaner to come tomorrow and clean up."
I refused flatly "Where will you stay tonight? George asked, instead of insisting.
"I’ll crash with Lucy tonight," I replied.
I had a key to Lucy’s place.I would let her know before I went over.
She had been on a business trip to Florida recently to persuade Dyer to join Zhester Technology.She
was very persistent.She said that since George had paid her such a handsome commission, she would
definitely see it through
"Okay, I’ll drive you there later.Give me your phone.I’ll help you download an app," said George.
I hesitated and then handed him my phone.
Zhester Technology’s products adopted the most advanced technology and had their own ecosystem.
The application acted as a smart housekeeper and could operate all household devices at the click of a
button.It made life so much easier.
"Come here.Let me show you how to use it," said George after he had downloaded the app I didn’t
need his help to show me how to use it.
I wasn’t so dumb.I could read the manual and understand everything.
When George observed that I had not moved from my spot, he raised his eyebrows and sighed.
"It will only take me ten minutes to explain all the functions to you.You could pretty well read the
manual, but how long will that take? At least an hour or two."
I was easily influenced by him and walked over reluctantly.I’d always believed that time is money.
George knew that I believed in that philosophy.
George, like a store clerk, was very dedicated to guiding me from the smart door lock, to the bathroom,
to the kitchen, to the living room, the bedroom… Anyway, he covered all aspects of how the equipment
functioned.
In short, I could operate all the home appliances using this app, which was very convenient for me.
"If you have any questions, feel free to call the customer services or me," George said patiently.
"Let’s have dinner now.After that, I’ll drive you over to Lucy’s place."
I was going to say no, because I was fed up of him imposing himself on me all the time.But he would
not take no for an answer.
So we had a quiet dinner and then he drove me to Lucy’s apartment.It was getting dark when we
reached the neighborhood.
"let me walk you to the door."
George followed me and insisted on walking me to Lucy’s There was nothing that I could do to stop
him.I’d lexted Lucy and informed her that I would stay at her place tonight.
Since she hadn’t roplled to may message, I directly used my key to open the door
As soon as I opened the door, I regretted my action and stood awkwardly where I was.I was literally
rooted to the spot.
We were greeted by a shocking sight.
Lucy was having sex with a man in the living room.
They were both in their birthday suits, wrestling on the couch.
The two were still groping each other’s private parts when they suddenly turned to face me.They were
more aghast than me.
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