I Became a Genius Engineer

Angry Cheolwoo Lee (3)

The next morning, Minseok had another job and was gone somewhere, and Hyejeong didn’t even see if there was a class.

Changsoo and I were in the middle of guarding the club room.

“Oh? What is this? Great?”

“Why? What’s wrong? What’s great?”

Chang-soo looked at the computer and was amazed, so he went and looked at it.

“Look at this, the C* algorithm has been posted on the TopCode site, and the reaction is no joke. The one uploaded last night in Korea time has already been ranked #1 in real-time issues.”

“Huh? C* algorithms.”

Apparently I posted it yesterday.

“Uh. Looks like a pathfinding algorithm. What’s so good about it that it’s such an issue?”

“Ahahahaha…”

“Would you like to see it?”

Changsoo started reading an article about a C* algorithm.

“Let’s see, it’s like a variant of the A* pathfinding algorithm? But the accuracy and speed are very fast? The DFS algorithm has similar accuracy and the A* algorithm has the same speed. Really great?”

“Is that so? Are C* algorithms that great?”

“Uh, this is a new innovation. Maybe all companies that make navigation are updating with this algorithm?”

“but.”

That’s why D.T.A. did so well in China.

But then, how much better is my algorithm now?

“Huh? What did you say?”

“Oh, nothing.”

“By the way, who the hell made this? Anonymous.”

“Because there are so many different people in the world.”

“Cheolwoo, can we make a navigation app with this?”

“Navigation? Eh… Can you make it with one algorithm? You must have map data and there are so many things to do.”

It wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t something that could be created with just one algorithm.

“That’s right. But what kind of madman could have just made it public like this? Surely, selling this technology would have made quite a bit of money.”

It was a little hot.

“okay?”

“That’s right. Even if it’s difficult to patent an algorithm, a lot of people use it as a trade secret. I would have made money if I sold it to a place that paid a good price. Stupid.”

“hahahaha, maybe he’s someone who doesn’t need money.”

“Well, like you said, there are many different people in the world.”

“By the way, Changsu, you studied programming more than you thought? You know all of the DFS, BFS, and A* algorithms.”

Obviously, Changsu was good at computer programming for a college student, but I knew it wasn’t to this extent.

Even just one algorithm took longer than I thought if I studied it in depth.

“…”

Changsoo was suddenly speechless.

“why?”

“No, actually… I haven’t been to a club room lately and I’ve been a little inconsiderate with you.”

“He said he had work at home.”

“Oh, of course there is. But, it wasn’t such a big deal. Actually, it was a bit big.”

“That? What is that?”

“Do you remember when you were in the first year? If it wasn’t for me, you wouldn’t have even submitted a report.”

Suddenly, Changsu became serious and started talking about the old days.

“It did.”

“But at one point, he suddenly became very good, and when he came to his senses, he was up there.”

“Um… no, I’m not good at it either.”

“Humility. Anyway… should I say that I started to have a rivalry?

Was there a reason… … .

“Oh, that’s right.”

“Yes. I did. But no matter how much I studied, you went one step further. So now I just want to admit that you are so much better than me, that I can’t catch up with you. And I’m going to go my own way.”

I have nothing to say.

“sorry.”

Had I not been considerate of Changsoo? I thought I could feel jealous enough for me who suddenly became good.

“No, you’re not sorry.”

“still.”

“Anyway, I won’t be able to catch up with you, but thanks to you, I’ve improved a lot compared to before. It’s thanks to you.”

“No. I did something.”

“Anyway, teach me well.”

“hahahahaha! I’ll help you with anything I can.”

“thanks.”

How to say, it seems that his bond with Changsoo has deepened.

“Changsoo, I have something to tell you too.”

“What?”

I felt like I could tell Changsoo now.

“The C* Algorithm, I made it public.”

“what?!”

“And it’s made by DT.”

“What do you mean?”

“Actually, if something happened yesterday…”

I explained what happened yesterday.

“No, so. Cheol-woo, are you saying that you hacked DTT and opened the C* algorithm to TopCoder?”

“huh.”

“Crazy. Is that possible? No… They say they hacked there and improved their skills in the military. What if they get caught?”

Changsoo said with an expression that he couldn’t understand.

“Don’t worry about that.”

“… Really, it’s amazing. You have more guts than you think, right?”

“hahahahaha. Oh, and I have one more thing to show you.”

“What?”

“Test algorithm. It’s faster to see than to say, right?”

I ran the algorithm I made yesterday in front of Changsoo.

「A*: 2.31s, Accuracy: 88」

「DFS: 2.83s, Accuracy: 92」

「BFS: 3.92s, Accuracy: 99」

「C*: 1.53s, Accuracy: 92」

「test: 0.93s, accuracy: 100」

“……? Does this make sense?”

Changsoo saw the program and understood it at once.

“Yeah. Performance came out better than I thought.”

“No, it’s much better than the C* algorithm I just saw?”

“Yeah. That’s it.”

“Crazy. Crazy. Really crazy. No, hacking wasn’t enough to create this algorithm? Why?”

Changsoo looked genuinely surprised.

“I made the algorithm out of boredom, and the reason for hacking is obvious, revenge. So, I took revenge by releasing the C* algorithm, and now I need to stop CAK from being used illegally again. Is there any good way?”

“I made it because I was bored… Really, I did a good job fixing my thoughts.”

“huh?”

“No, I think. I almost broke my crotch trying to chase you.”

“hahahaha.”

“You mean we have to put aside the algorithm for now and find a good way?”

“yes.”

“Hmm… what is it?”

Changsu and I were in deep trouble.

* * *

china

DT headquarters representative office.

“Changwei!”

“Yes. CEO.”

“I saw and heard. I heard that the C* algorithm was uploaded on the Top Coder site?”

“Yes, it is.”

CEO Zhang Chen and director Changwei exchanged serious expressions.

“…… Who is it? What the hell! Who is the one who plotted this!”

he said in a very angry voice.

“There are no suspects.”

“No suspects?”

“Yes. No matter how much I think about it, I can’t find anyone to leak the technology.”

“…if it doesn’t exist, I’ll have to make one.”

“What do you mean?”

“C* Algorithm leaked, this time, if you do well in Series A, it looks like it’s overturned.”

“yes?”

Changwei said in surprise.

If the Series B investment scale was 10 billion won in Hanwha, Series A is 100 billion won. It was a different amount.

With that money, Ditisa was able to expand its services throughout China.

“This Series A investment is big because we decided to invest in our C* Algorithm’s technological prowess. But… if it goes down, it’s a big blow. No, we can’t even dream of expanding our service to all of China.”

“…”

The inability to expand services meant that growth would stop.

“So, you have to finish this case quickly and talk to the investment destination well somehow. Although the C* algorithm has been leaked, the call taxi and navigation business is not alone.”

Just because it was leaked, the investment did not immediately go down. DT has also done well in other areas, such as massive map data and marketing skills.

“However, if the investor continues to be aware that there is a spy inside, there is a high possibility that it will be overturned. So, if there is no one, make it quickly.”

Changwei thought for a moment and then said one person’s name.

“I think Jeong Ho-nam would be suitable.”

“Jeong Ho-nam? What kind of person is he?”

The representative tilted his head as if he had heard the name for the first time.

“I am Korean. I understand that my wife is Chinese.”

“Really? Why is that person suitable?”

“From the beginning, there were many complaints about our company.”

“What complaints did you have?”

“First of all, there were many complaints about the payment of copyright fees for the use of illegal programs. Windows, Photoshop, CAK, etc.”

“Isn’t everyone else doing that too?”

“Anyway, the culture is a little different from Korea, right? I kept saying that copyright must be respected.”

“Um… and?”

“And this time there was a big backlash against the DTCAK project. He said he couldn’t participate, so he was appointed to the 3rd development team. He has development skills, but he doesn’t fit our corporate culture. How about cutting him out at this opportunity? would you?”

“Okay. Let him do it. Claim him for damages and fire him right away.”

“How about physical evidence?”

“If it doesn’t exist, we’ll have to create it. What we need now is to put an end to this case as quickly as possible.”

“Yes. I understand. I will handle it that way.”

* * *

“Cheolwoo, did you see this?”

Minseok said.

“Huh? What?”

“I mean, you’ve been watching the Chinese news for that accident.”

“Yeah. So?”

“Look at this.”

Minseok showed some Chinese news translated into Korean.

「The C* algorithm posted on TopCode is claiming that it is a technology leak from DTT, and I am very embarrassed about this case… … . 」

「Does DTSa Fail to Attract 500 Million Yuan Series A Investment?」

“How much is 500 million yuan?”

“Approximately 100 billion won in Korean currency.”

“Crazy? 100 billion? How big is that?”

“Look at the contents.”

「This series A investment was supposed to be made based on the technology of the C* algorithm, but when it was leaked, the private equity industry is showing reluctance.」

「If DTT fails to attract Series A, it will not be possible to expand the service throughout China… … .」

“hahahahaha, that’s cool. Trash guys, they can’t be any bigger. Investments must fail!”

“I mean, you scumbags. But you know what’s more garbage?”

“What?”

Minseok showed the following news.

「Jeong Ho-nam, who is being pointed out as a prime suspect in the C* technology leak, is currently in a lawsuit for damages, and the amount of compensation is known to be 5 million yuan.”

“A person named Jeong Ho-nam, who has Korean nationality, was usually well-behaved and kind, but it was found that there was a continuous conflict with DTT over copyright issues. It is speculated that he had a grudge against DTT, which does not comply with copyright, and leaked the technology.”

“…… Jeong Ho-nam? Why is that person?”

I was puzzled. Clearly, the culprit is me.

But, why did a man named Jeong Ho-nam become involved in a lawsuit for compensation after being pointed out as the culprit?

“Maybe that’s why. I didn’t try to invest only by looking at the C* algorithm, so I guess I’m trying to quickly cover up the case and show it to the investment destination.”

“No, no matter how much you drive such a good person? Because of the investment?”

“So it’s a garbage company.”

“Then, what will happen to that person named Jeong Ho-nam now?”

I began to worry about the fact that a good person would be framed and harmed by what I had done.

“Obviously. There’s no physical evidence, because that person didn’t do it. But in China, they can make enough without physical evidence. Maybe… Jeong Ho-nam’s life is ruined.”

“no.”

Can not be done.

A good person, and a Korean who went to China and suffered. Being framed and ruining your life?

Is it because of me too?

“It’s already spilled water. I can’t pick it up and put it in. So… from now on, when you do something, do it with a little thought behind it.”

“sorry…….”

“It’s not that I’m sorry. I have to feel sorry for that person, Jeong Ho-nam. And it’s not our business anyway. What do you think?”

Yeah, it’s none of our business anymore.

I think I can go over it coolly like Minseok did. But why do I keep feeling bad? I should have forgotten

“Let’s fix it.”

I can’t either.

I can’t let my pranks ruin that person’s life.

“What fix?”

“Jeong Ho-nam. I can’t let that person’s life be ruined because of me.”

“Then what are you going to do? Are you going to give me some money? Do you have 5 million yuan in compensation?”

“No. It’s not money.”

“Then, is there any good way?”

“uh.”

“Is there? How?”

“I think there’s a very good way. A way to surely destroy that trashy D-Tisa and save Jeong Ho-nam.”

Also, how can I sell my algorithm at the highest price?