Chapter Five: Put the Lie on Stage

A supposed psychologist in a white coat took the stage. Every question asked whether Chen saw nonexistent words or heard machines speak. Gu Chengzhou had built the trap carefully. Denial could later be exposed as a lie. Admission would validate the paper. Chen faced the camera. “Before the interview, Judge Zhou should confirm one fact. Is the Z-0 sample in Hanhai's paper the Zero I developed?” Zhou had waited for this. “We cannot display the model for safety reasons, but our evidence conclusively identifies it.” “You actually tested it?” “Of course.” “When?” “August twentieth through September fifth.” Chen pressed the remote.