Cyberpunk: Legends of Life

Chapter 104 is your special assistant (thanks to isPasserby)

Arasaka Tower.

Counterintelligence Department on the 33rd floor.

David Martinez is immersing himself in sorting out some materials. These tasks are arranged by the investigation team leader Harry. The task is not too difficult, but it is a bit cumbersome. You have to watch the screen and listen to the recording frame by frame, and find out the details after recording. clue.

It's a bit like a paparazzi, staring at different people every day, checking their whereabouts, who they met, and what they talked about.

David stared at the large electronic screen with his eyes lost. He yawned involuntarily. Feeling a little hungry, he checked the time and found that it was already lunch time.

He got up to go to the bathroom, and when he left the office area, he looked specifically at the office where Tang Yu was, but there was no movement.

"I didn't expect the board of directors to be open for so long."

"Wait a minute."

David had no choice but to turn around and walk towards the bathroom. When he passed the public elevator, the elevator door just opened.

He inadvertently looked sideways, suddenly shocked.

Katsuo Tanaka?

David was stunned on the spot, looking at him a little at a loss, with ten thousand thoughts running through his mind in an instant.

How did he meet Katsuo Tanaka in the counterintelligence department?

After all, they are all from Arasaka Academy to come to the company for internship, do you want to say hello to him?

David was stunned, and Katsuo Tanaka in the elevator was also stunned.

David Martinez?

Katsuo Tanaka's expression was astonished, even worse than David's.

How could this guy be in the counterintelligence department on the 33rd floor?

Could it be that he also joined Arasaka Company as an intern?

This is absolutely impossible!

Katsuo Tanaka thought he had misread it, and accidentally pressed the floor of Arasaka Academy, and quickly turned his head to look at the floor displayed by the elevator.

33rd Floor Counterintelligence Department.

Katsuo Tanaka confirmed that he did not go to the wrong floor, frowned and looked back, his face gradually became strange.

He clenched his hands in his pockets and fists tightly, realizing that David might also be an intern at Arasaka Company, the dissatisfaction and unknown fire in his heart gradually rose.

Why did David Martinez get an internship at Arasaka Company? !
Katsuo Tanaka was slapped in the small auditorium that day, and lost face in the whole college. When he got home, he was reprimanded by his father, who taught him that he must know that there is a position in the company.

He felt extremely wronged, obviously he was slapped and injured, and he lost face in front of his classmates and school officials, but no one cared to protect him.

As for asking his father to arrange two internships and let his little follower enter the Arasaka company, he dared not even mention it.

I thought that day was the day when my life took off, but I didn't expect to stumble on it. This made Katsuo Tanaka feel great humiliation, and even wanted to go back to his hometown in Kyoto.

Fortunately, Katsuo Tanaka endured everything silently, and he vowed to remember these humiliations, so that one day he will be ashamed again!
Katsuo Tanaka regained his arrogance, looked at David coldly, and walked out of the elevator with a displeased expression on his face.

Seeing that Katsuo Tanaka seemed to be still angry, David guessed that Tang Yu's slap hadn't passed, and he didn't really want to expose his shortcomings. He was about to leave, but heard a cold snort from behind.

"David Martinez, although I don't know how you got into the counterintelligence department, but I have written down the account."

David looked back and found that Katsuo Tanaka was still glaring at him. His eyes seemed to contain a trace of unwillingness. He felt inexplicable. Thinking that this is Tang Yu's territory, he didn't want to cause trouble, so he replied.

"I don't know what you want to do, but now that you are no longer in the academy, you don't need to target me anymore."

Katsuo Tanaka sneered and said, "Aiming at you? David Martinez, what is there for me to target? Obviously you are not worthy"

Before he finished speaking, David didn't want to continue to listen to his trash talk at all. This is the counterintelligence department, and Katsuo Tanaka didn't dare to do anything, unless he wanted to be slapped again.

When Katsuo Tanaka saw David turn around and leave, he didn't take himself seriously at all. The veins on his forehead suddenly popped up, and the combat implant on his body couldn't help it again.

He suppressed the agitation in his heart and thought of his father's words and instructions.

"The company should be the most important thing in everything. If you offend the company's senior Tang Yu, you must apologize to him. It's not because of your poor sense of morality, but because you have the handle in his hands. If you want to survive in the company, you must learn to endure."

That's why Tanaka Katsuo came to the counterintelligence department, ready to find an opportunity to apologize to Tang Yu.

Although Katsuo Tanaka has a hundred reluctances, Tang Yu is the mentor of the practice judges and the deputy director of the double department.

Even with the protection of his father, it is definitely not good news for Arasaka Tower to be hated by a company executive.

And Katsuo Tanaka also saw that his father didn't want to fall out with Tang Yu because of his own affairs.

His father has always attached great importance to the company's great cause, so he was valued by the Arasaka family in Kyoto. He was appointed here to be in charge of research and development, which involved a lot of confidential research.

Seeing David Martinez leave, Katsuo Tanaka withdrew his cold gaze and walked to the front desk of the counterintelligence department.

"Hi, I'm Katsuo Tanaka, is Mr. Tang in the office?"

The front desk replied habitually: "Mr. Tang is in a meeting. If you are not in a hurry, you can wait in the living room."

Katsuo Tanaka knew that the board meeting was held today, and he guessed that the content had something to do with the counterintelligence department, so Tang Yu should be attending the meeting now, so he replied politely.

"Thank you."

After speaking, he turned around and sat down in the living room, waiting for Tang Yu to come back.

On the other side, David hurried into the bathroom, quietly looked back to check the situation, and found that Katsuo Tanaka hadn't followed, so he let out a heavy breath.

"I didn't expect to meet him here"

"It's a good thing I didn't catch up. If something happens in the counterintelligence department, it's hard to explain to Mr. Tang."

David also saw Katsuo Tanaka's surprise and doubts. He must have been very surprised, and he also joined the counterintelligence department as an intern.

And from Tanaka Katsuo's expression, it can be seen that he should have transferred all the anger of being slapped to himself.

David felt helpless.

He obviously didn't do anything, just wanted to stay away from him and didn't want to cause trouble, but Katsuo Tanaka just liked to target him.

First at the Academy, then at the Ember Restaurant, and now at the Arasaka Tower Counter-Intelligence Department.

David felt a toothache.

Maybe it was because of being too nervous just now, David felt even hungrier, and he didn't know how the meeting with Mr. Tang was going.

"The meeting of the board of directors has not ended yet, I am afraid it is quite a pressure."

at this time.

Director Michiko's exclusive office.

"Mr. Tang, maid service is 30%, how do you feel?"

"The method is good."

Tang Yu was sitting on a soft leather sofa, with his eyes slightly closed, drinking hot tea, enjoying comfortable service, and there were several dishes of refreshment fruits on the crystal table.

Sasha stood behind Tang Yu, pressed his fingers on his temples, and rubbed them gently with his fingertips.

The two abruptly turned Michiko's exclusive director's office into a leisure room where Tang Yu enjoyed his noon time.

In fact, Tang Yu can't be blamed for this. Originally, he didn't want to eat and drink in Michiko's office, but this meeting was like an old lady's foot wrap, smelly and long.

Several members of the board of directors took turns arguing and arguing, and Tang Yu was inexplicably irritable. If Xiao Michiko hadn't forced him to wait here, he would have clocked in and left.

Among the members of the board of directors, there are those who support the continued strengthening of anti-military technology. Anyway, they are tearing their faces. Why don't they take the opportunity to grab the business? The combat implant developed by Arasaka Company is physically weaker than military technology?
Some members of the board of directors believed that the countermeasures were inappropriate, emphasizing that the handlers must be dealt with, give the major companies an explanation, and then calm down.

Tang Yu thinks that this kind of person will be extinct. He is Tang Yu who co-authored the work, and he is Tang Yu who is responsible for the blame in the end. Working for this kind of old sixth, he is not a person inside and outside. It is better to learn from Abu and borrow his head.

Michiko hasn't made a statement from the beginning to the end, so let everyone argue like that, a meeting is completely held to a wonderful place.

The major factions are their own masters, and they are constantly pulling each other's muscles. They must also understand that there is a point in setting up a board of directors, which is to go through the motions. What happens in the end is not what the God of Arasaka who is far away in Kyoto said. count.

These members of the board of directors just put on a show, and they can't wait for the master to speak before they go up and bark twice, that seems too disloyal.

Tang Yu was really not interested in watching them sing, and when he was bored, he remembered the various service models Sasha said.

Although among the many modes, he is more curious about what the intimate mode is, but this is Michiko's office after all, which is too bad, so he opened the Sasha maid service option.

Sasha activated the reception area of ​​the office. A large piece of smooth wall in the office was turned into a warm-colored wine table and bar, and a set of luxurious leather sofas and crystal table cases rose from the floor.

Only then did Tang Yu understand that behind Michiko's minimalism is a powerful luxury.

Under the guidance of Sasha, there was a scene that Tang Yu enjoyed just now.

As for the refreshments and fruits on the crystal table, they were all provided by Michiko's office.

The fruits are transported to Arasakata through special channels outside the city, and they are of high quality and taste.

What Michiko is talking about is doing whatever she wants, which naturally includes enjoying office-related services.

The two were in an office the size of half a football field, and they couldn't play football or do sports, so they could barely sit idle in the reception area.

At this point, Tang Yu had to give Xiao Michiko a compliment, he really didn't treat himself as an outsider.

Sasha carefully pressed the acupuncture points, and his technique gradually became proficient and rhythmic, which really helped Tang Yu relax a lot.

In fact, Tang Yu is not used to being served by others, but Sasha is now more inclined to be a bionic person, and the setting is to serve the role, so there is not much psychological burden.

Michiko would choose Sasha as her special assistant, probably not only because of her excellent service ability, but also because of her hacking skills.

Just like when Arasaka learned that Alt Cunningham invented the soul catcher technology, he sent someone to kidnap Johnny's girlfriend in front of him, and poor Johnny was beaten to death.

Tang Yu estimated that Sasha's experience might be similar to that of Ott, and he might have taken a fancy to her somewhere, so he tried to get the company to carry out a ruthless cyber transformation.

After all, I don't know whose family's poor child.

But after all, Sasha has become what he is now, and it is not easy to go back to the past. As Michiko's special assistant, he has been branded with the Arasaka mark from birth to death, and there is nowhere to escape.

Just like Lucy, who fled from the ends of the earth to Night City, thought she could get rid of Arasaka, but still had to face the existence of Arasaka.

It is easier said than done to go far and fly high.

It's really like what Lucy said, she's just luckier, if she's not lucky, maybe she'll be trapped in such an office space and never see the light of day.

In his spare time, Tang Yu can't help thinking about things, which is also his unique way of relaxing.

Suddenly, he received a message from David.

David Martinez: "Mr. Tang, hello, are you free at noon, I would like to treat you to lunch."

Seeing David's wording, Tang Yu felt more and more that this kid was on the right track. He was afraid that after entering the counterintelligence department for an internship, he would become more and more afraid of himself, and the tone of eating together was so cautious.

Tang Yu doesn't mind having lunch with David. He has seen David's performance in the company these days.

David is indeed a down-to-earth kid, and he is also smart and sensible, and knows how to think differently.

Although in the Arasaka Tower where the weak prey on the strong, such a character is easy to be bullied, but this also just shows that David's life shines here.

Today he will swallow his anger for the sake of those around him, and in the future he will become a hero and a legend for the sake of those around him.

It's just that David still needs time to grow and experience. At this time, Tang Yu is willing to wait.

He simply agreed to David's invitation.

"Wait until I leave the meeting."

The message is sent.

David on the 33rd floor was waiting nervously. When he received Tang Yu's reply, his eyes flashed with joy, and his hanging heart finally fell to the ground.

Noticing that it was meal time, Sasha asked politely while pressing his temples: "Mr. Tang, do you need meal service? You can choose the company's hot meal, or you can choose Sasha to prepare it for you."

Tang Yu had already made a dinner appointment with David, so naturally he wouldn't eat here. It would be a bit too much to eat in someone else's office, so he asked, "Can you still cook?"

"Cooking?" Sasha's tone was puzzled, he didn't quite understand the meaning of this word, and then quickly began to search and learn.

"If you mean preparing hot food, Sasha has learned 340 recipes, covering the cuisines of more than a hundred countries around the world. According to different ingredients, you can make corresponding cuisines. Do you need it?"

"Thank you, no need, I just want to ask you if you can cook oriental cuisine." Tang Yu declined Sasha's promotion and explained the reason for asking her.

Sasha remained enthusiastic and polite, and said with joy in his tone: "Of course! Oriental cuisine is also the food that Sasha focuses on learning, such as hot pot, Bobo chicken, and lotus root stew."

Tang Yu heard that Sasha is also learning cooking, so he must have a very complete family work model.

"It's a pity that many ingredients are no longer available in Night City. Industrial synthetic foods occupy most of the market."

Just as the two were chatting with each other, someone suddenly interrupted and asked.

"Mr. Tang, are you satisfied with the service of the special assistant?"

Tang Yu then looked sideways and found that Michiko had finished the board meeting, stepped on blue crystal high heels, and walked in from outside the office.

Xiao Michiko walked towards the office on her own, not caring about Tang Yu enjoying herself on the soft leather sofa in the reception area.

Tang Yu waved his hand slightly to signal Sasha to stop.

Sasha froze for a while, quickly understood the intention, and stood obediently not far behind Tang Yu, keeping silent.

Tang Yu replied: "Michiko's special assistant is really impressive."

Xiao Michiko stood at the desk, quickly processed some affairs, turned off the office system after finishing, turned around and walked towards Tang Yu, and asked with a smile: "Do you like it?"

Tang Yu: "."

Without waiting for Tang Yu to answer, Xiao Michiko went straight to the wine cabinet at the bar, took out a bottle of high-end red wine, held two goblets, and sat on the main seat of the sofa.

She opened the red wine cork with her own hands, filled a small half glass, handed it to Tang Yu, and then filled herself a small half glass.

Seemingly returning to her own territory, Michiko seemed free and easy, picking up a cigar and lighting it up.

With red wine in one hand and a cigar in the other, she folded her long legs, leaned comfortably on the sofa, and toasted Tang Yu.

"Cheers"

Tang Yu also picked up the wine glass and gestured gently, and then took a sip. The rare original wine, Jiahong, has a mellow taste.

He was a little curious, why did Michiko light cigarettes and pour wine by herself.

The special assistant Sasha is not waiting nearby, just say hello.

It can't always be an expression of his importance to himself. Tang Yu hasn't felt that he is so important.

Moreover, Michiko is a married woman. It is rumored that the husband and wife have the same interests, and the marriage is considered a good story in the industry.

Tang Yu didn't know what she was planning, so he played Tai Chi first.

"A special assistant is something special."

After drinking the lipstick, Michiko stared at Tang Yu again, and asked with a smile, "You haven't answered the question just now, do you like it?"

"Ah this."

Tang Yu didn't know what medicine was sold in Xiao Michiko's gourd for a while. Although there were many objections at the board meeting just now, her goal had been achieved, and it was another victorious board meeting. It seemed that she was not embarrassing herself.

And Sasha is her special assistant, asking me if I like it is somewhat weird and conspiratorial.

So what if you like it, maybe you want
What the fuck? !
Tang Yu realized something instantly, and quickly summarized and calculated various information in his mind.

I barely managed my errands well, and did not openly have a large-scale heated conflict with my neighbor, and solidly damaged the interests of my neighbor.

Then Michiko also achieved her goal and overwhelmed those hardliners on the board of directors. In the future, no one would say that Michiko was afraid of military technology.

More importantly, she proved her firm position to the Arasaka family, and she would not turn her elbows out just because she stayed in Night City and New America for a long time.

So Uncle Arasaka Yoshinobu, don't worry about the matter of the Night City Arasaka Tower, just prepare well in Kyoto to inherit the great rule.

The signal released by this interrogation is probably intended to recruit security.

Tang Yu's thoughts disappeared in a flash, and he was as stable as a veteran in the workplace, and he still played Tai Chi without changing his face.

"Director Michiko, you are making fun of me. Sasha Yakovleva is your special assistant. No matter how much I like her, it's just making fun of me."

Xiao Michiko's eyes were piercing, and she smiled charmingly.

"No, Sasha Yakovleva, she is your special assistant."

Tang Yu: "."

　"Bang bang bang bang bang bang bang bang bang."

　　"The money bullet of 'isPasserby' has been detected, thank you, old iron~ (electronic sound)."

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　　PS: None tonight.

　　Thanks to 'Soda Bird' Yan Zu for the reward of 15.00.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)