This reason is truly too real.
Bai Luan couldn't help but laugh.
After laughing, Bai Luan followed Lars to his lab.
He was quite free now, with nothing much to do, so teaching Lars was an option, and he could also check on Jarvis's progress.
As he walked into the lab, Bai Luan saw Olivia discussing something with Jarvis.
It seemed they were discussing how to optimize a spaceship engine structure.
Lars pointed to Olivia, who was discussing with Jarvis in the distance, and said:
"Station Master, that's her, she often competes with me for Jarvis."
"Good morning, Station Master."
Olivia first smiled and greeted Bai Luan, who smiled and nodded in response.
"Good morning."
After greeting Bai Luan, Olivia immediately looked at Lars and retorted:
"Isn't it because you often ask it boring questions? Since you got Jarvis, the most frequent question you've asked it is what to eat tonight."
"That question isn't boring at all! On the contrary, it's very important!"
Olivia had a look that clearly said, "I completely fail to see its importance."
Then she waved her hand and said:
"I'll just assume you ask that question for dietary nutrition and health, so I'll let that slide.
But what's the point of asking it what to watch to maximize benefits when you're slacking off?"
Lars's face turned red, followed by some incomprehensible words, like "the relationship between rest and efficiency," and "slacking off isn't slacking off if you don't get caught."
This caused Bai Luan and Aha's mouths to curve slightly upward, and the lab was suddenly filled with a cheerful atmosphere.
After Bai Luan arrived, both Lars and Olivia became a little more restrained.
Especially Lars, who quickly entered a serious working state.
Jarvis watched Lars intently listening to Bai Luan's explanation for a while, then sincerely asked Olivia next to him:
"Is that really Mr. Lars?"
This question made Olivia lose her composure and Lars break down.
"Station Master, please take a break first."
Bai Luan nodded.
Then he watched Lars chase after Jarvis, flailing his arms.
"Jarvis! You scoundrel!"
Jarvis sensed something amiss and began playing classic 'circling the pillar' with Lars, using Olivia as the center.
"Confirmed. You are indeed Mr. Lars."
Bai Luan found himself quite amused watching them fuss.
It seemed Jarvis's work environment wasn't bad; at least it was better than a dead silent one.
Bai Luan taught Lars in the lab for a long time, until his phone alarm rang.
It was time to watch the 'Into the Starry Sky' program.
Bai Luan canceled the alarm on his phone. To save time, he decided to watch it right there with Lars.
Although it was working hours, and technically such programs shouldn't be watched.
But it was fine; the 'principles' themselves were on their side now, so watching during working hours was acceptable.
To be honest, it didn't really matter if they ignored this point now.
Because currently, the entire vast Space Station, while appearing to work diligently, was actually all secretly slacking off, each in their own way, watching Herta's program.
Such was Herta's influence.
'Into the Starry Sky' began playing a video about Herta, and Jimmy started his narration.
"In her eyes, three thousand transformations are all within her grasp, and all unknowns will eventually be known. Yet, there remains one problem, one that even her wisdom cannot answer.
The Emanator of Erudition, the 83rd member of the Genius Society, the solver of isolated wave algorithms, the founder of the simulated universe, the owner of the Herta Space Station... The most difficult problem in this world is—how did all these achievements converge upon a single person?
And what kind of magnificent beauty can make all achievements pale in comparison?
In this episode of 'Into the Starry Sky,' let us get closer to the great Madam Herta!"
The video broadcast ended, and people's perspective returned to the studio, where Herta was seen sitting on a sofa, along with a Herta Puppet.
"Regardless of whether your world has the concept of day and night, I wish you a good morning, noon, and night. Welcome to this episode of 'Into the Starry Sky.' I am your good friend, Jimmy."
Jimmy greeted the audience, then said:
"I wonder if everyone felt a sense of familiarity during the introduction? I, Jimmy, certainly felt a real sense of familiarity during the introduction, that feeling of introducing identity and achievements until I almost couldn't breathe... Hmm, that's the taste, that's the feeling of a genius!
It's rare for so many achievements to rest upon one person, but on our show, this is already the second time!
Since Mr. Bai Luan's interview last episode, 'Into the Starry Sky' has welcomed its second member of the Genius Society!"
At this, Jimmy wiped away a tear, a little emotional.
"My show has really made something of itself... to be able to interview two geniuses."
"Be glad, little fellow."
Herta lazily glanced at Jimmy, who was immersed in emotion, and said in a flat tone:
"If he hadn't accepted an interview on this show, only a Herta Puppet I use to send on errands would be here."
Upon hearing this, Jimmy's face showed a slightly awkward but polite smile.
That's just right, this is the normal feeling when facing a genius.
The interview with Bai Luan before was indeed an anomaly.
Jimmy looked curiously at the Herta Puppet holding a camera next to Herta and asked:
"Since Ms. Herta is here herself, why did she still bring a puppet?"
"She, ah, she's quite special."
"How is she special?"
Herta's lips curved into a playful arc:
"Among all the puppets, she's the only one who didn't want to come with me, so I specifically brought her, and only her."
What a cruel move, Ms. Herta's methods are impressive!
At the same time, Jimmy looked at the Herta Puppet with some surprise.
Would a puppet actually resist Herta?
The puppets' personalities truly were varied and peculiar, all kinds of them existed.
Just then, the Herta Puppet looked up, gazed at Jimmy, and directly asked:
"How much longer until this program ends?"
"Huh?"
Jimmy was stunned.
"But... but the program has just begun..."
"I..."
The Herta Puppet seemed to want to say something more, but a series of rapid data streams suddenly flashed in her eyes, forcibly interrupting the words she was about to utter.
"Detecting special conditions, activating puppet automatic praise mode..."
She raised her hands.
"Ms. Herta is exceptionally intelligent! Ms. Herta is unparalleled in the world! Ms. Herta is so beautiful that fish sink and geese fall!"
Jimmy watched this scene, and for a moment, he didn't know what was going on.
"I told you from the beginning."
Herta leaned leisurely against the back of the sofa, with a mischievous, triumphant smile.
"She didn't want to come."
She had clearly set up some program in advance, limiting the puppet's autonomous behavior and activating this bizarre automatic praise loop, even thoughtfully turning down the volume to make it exist like background noise.
Then, Herta turned her gaze back to Jimmy, who hadn't fully recovered, and tapped the sofa armrest with her finger:
"Ask whatever you want quickly; my patience is limited. If it's just a bunch of utterly boring questions, I'll get up and leave immediately. It's up to you to seize the opportunity."
Jimmy immediately felt immense pressure and wiped the sweat from his forehead.
He tentatively asked a few questions.
What stage was the book he promised to write for the Interastral Peace Corporation at?
Why did Herta Puppets have different personalities?
Why did scientists call themselves mages?
Herta answered very concisely.
"Writing it."
"Fun."
"Sounds good."
Seeing her lack of interest and her two-word answers each time, Jimmy knew he couldn't continue like this.
If he did, his hosting career might be over.
Think, Jimmy, think!
What topic could he discuss that Herta would also be interested in?
Darn it! I can't think of anything!
I really miss you, Mr. Bai Luan... That episode was so relaxed, pleasant, and incredibly effective.
Suddenly, a bold and daring thought appeared in Jimmy's mind.
But he was also a little afraid, worried that asking this might backfire.
Herta yawned boredly.
This action made Jimmy make up his mind.
Sometimes, a bird just has to bet everything and take a chance!
"Ms. Herta, what... what do you think of Mr. Bai Luan?"
Herta's gaze instantly focused on Jimmy, her eyes, which seemed to see through everything, narrowed slightly.
Then, her lips slowly curved into a meaningful smile, with a hint of playfulness and... satisfaction.
Finally, some interesting questions were asked...