When lightning tore through the night sky, Lin Wan was typing the last line of code.
The rainstorm in Manhattan came without warning, and the big raindrops hit the floor-to-ceiling windows with a crackling sound, just like the sound of God knocking over the urinal during the flood-stricken years in Northeast Gaomi Township. At 3:07 in the morning, the whole city was immersed in wet darkness, and only her penthouse apartment had the lights on - the blue screen light reflected her pale face, and the tear mole at the end of her left eye was as black and shiny as a sorghum seed that had been hollowed out by insects.
The smart speaker suddenly spoke, with a sweet female voice: "Your mother is calling."
Lin Wan's finger hung on the Enter key and paused for three seconds.
There was another flash of lightning outside the window, and the pale light pierced the rain curtain, instantly illuminating the outline of New Jersey on the other side of the Hudson River. The thunder rolled in, making people panic.
"Daughter... Answer the phone..."
Purpose: Arouse the awakening of more sisters