Cyberpunk: Legends of Life

Chapter 120 Comprehension
early morning.

The sky is bright.

Gloria followed Tang Yu tossing and tiring all day and night, and finally returned to the apartment in Santo Domingo skyscraper H4.

Before he even had time to change his clothes, he pushed open the bedroom door and threw himself on the soft quilt.

"call"

She took a deep breath and felt her whole body relax.

not long ago.

Panan drove Tingwei to send them back to the city, and then Tang Yu summoned his exclusive company car, took her home, and drove Sasha away.

This trip to the bad land almost exhausted all her energy, not only because of the high level of mental tension, but also because of the exhaustion from the exhaustion of the boat and the complicated handling of various affairs.

From the moment she received the commission to the time she returned after completing the commission, she really didn't rest for a moment.

She was really tired and wanted to sleep. She felt that her brain was swollen and aching, but the thoughts in her mind were flying around, so that as long as she closed her eyes, she would stage all kinds of scenes that happened today.

In the desolation of the bad land, Panan, a wild girl with a bad temper but very righteous, and Sasha, a super fighter with a delicate face, and finally the "boss" Mr. Tang, who showed unparalleled precision sniper marksmanship.

Her mind was in a mess, and she felt that there were too many things to straighten out.

just now.

Gloria has completely regarded Tang Yu as her boss, and she can't think of a better identity to describe their relationship.

She has come to this point today, all of which are inseparable from Tang Yu's cultivation.

in fact.

She also wondered why she was worthy of Tang Yu's "care".

Gloria couldn't figure it out, so she didn't bother to think about it, but many times she couldn't help but not think about it.

For example, in the car before, Mr. Tang introduced that Sasha was his company assistant.

Is this what a company assistant is like?
Why send yourself home first instead of the company assistant first?

Although Gloria has never been in the company or worked as an assistant, she always feels that something is wrong.

On top of that, there seems to be something odd about Sasha's relationship with Team Mann.

When everyone was still in the tribe, she keenly observed that whether it was Mann, Dorio, Rebecca or the others, their attention was always on Sasha.

Especially Mann, although he has kept his mouth shut, his state after completing the commission is very strange.

It was as if he wanted to ask clearly, but he hesitated for some reason, which caused Mann to be distracted when talking about the entrustment with the tribe elders.

That's why Gloria analyzed and judged that Mann's team definitely knew Sasha, but because of Mr. Tang's presence or Sasha's personal reasons, they didn't choose to take the initiative to break the deadlock.

She also found a problem. Sasha only followed Tang Yu from the beginning to the end, obviously ignoring Mann and others, and it didn't look like old friends reunited at all.

The reasons are worth pondering.

Gloria's sixth intuition as a woman told her that under Sasha's exquisite and cute appearance, there is definitely a secret hidden.

She felt that instead of saying that Sasha was Tang Yu's company assistant, she was more like a little fan girl.

Gloria was exhausted, but her mind was bright, as if entering an unreal state in which her mind was separated from her body.

The body is asleep, but the mind is not.

She turned over and stared blankly at the ceiling.

"That's the advantage of being young."

It is clear.

Sasha's performance is more like a little girl who has not been involved in the world, so no matter how much Tang Yu is praised, it will not make people feel strange.

She behaves like a little girl, but her fighting power is terrifying, and her appearance and body are top-notch.

With such a perfect assistant, no one would be confused.

"What are you thinking? That's Mr. Tang's assistant, not the secretary."

Gloria felt that she was thinking too much, and she didn't need to meddle in Tang Yu's affairs.

The thing she should consider now is the commission. The leader of the Red Ocher Tribe wants to do another commission, the assassination of Joanne Koch, a biotechnologist.

This entrustment has been entrusted to her by Mr. Tang, so there is no way to get some hints like before.

Because she knows that as long as Tang Yu expresses that he must do it, he will act as a support.

Therefore, although all the commissions have been dangerous, Gloria's heart is stable. She knows that Tang Yu will take action in critical and dangerous moments, and she is worthy of her unconditional trust and dependence.

to be frank.

She personally dislikes Joanne Koch very much, if she can really be killed, it will be regarded as a disaster for Night City.

As a senior executive of a biotechnology company, Joanne Koch single-handedly initiated and planned the antibiotic test plan, at the cost of thousands of lives of red ocher, to grab her so-called test sample data.

Gloria understands that there are more than one high-level executives in biotech's filthy company. If she really wants to be a hero, even if she kills all the villains in Night City, nothing will change.

Therefore, the assassination of Joanne Koch should not be done emotionally, but more as a commission to calmly analyze and judge the potential risks involved.

But at present, she has too little information on hand, and she doesn't know the details of Joanne Koch's work and life, her social network, and the most important armed security force.

Assassinating a senior executive of a giant company was something she never even dared to think about.

The regional director of technology and development of a biotechnology company is definitely considered a wealthy and powerful company executive in Night City.

The top executive of a giant company, a term that she can't reach.

It was the stage she had dreamed of and hoped that David would be on the stage.

For some reason, when he learned that he might assassinate a company executive, his idea seemed to be shaken.

If it is really necessary to go through these dirty means, David can climb to the top of Arasaka Tower.

Would she still remember that David had been that David?
Gloria could not accept such a result.

If one day, David with his hands covered in blood stood in front of her and told her with a smile.

"Mom, I'm finally standing on the top of Arasaka Tower."

She might actually break down.

The more Gloria thought about it, the more uncomfortable she became: "Is there really no other way?"

Suddenly, Gloria felt something hard hit her back.

Only then did she remember that Tang Yu gave her a pistol when she was in the tribe, so she took it out from behind.

The Kenshin pistol that Gloria used to interrogate the staff of the biotechnology company has been returned to Tang Yu.

Gloria held the Four Seasons Treasure in her hand, looked it over and over again, and found that the body of the gun was somewhat discolored.

"A new fingerprint has been detected."

A holographic image of the bullet is projected from the side of the gun body. She has seen Tang Yu operate it before and understands that this is Sijibao's AI system.

It was also the first time she spoke to 'Gun', and tried to ask: "Are you Sijibao?"

Sijibao: "Confirm user inquiry, technical specifications HJKE-11, built-in AI smart pistol, experimental model, name, Sijibao."

Gloria: "Well then how can I use you?"

Sijibao: "It is estimated that the detection time will take 47 seconds during the self-test."

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

Hearing this familiar tune, Gloria knew that the gun was somewhat precious, and somehow found it quite interesting.

"Bang bang beep bang. The detection is complete, and the current function is normal. Program: Four Seasons Treasure."

"Main function: automatic aiming."

"Ask the user to choose the following two operating modes"

"The first mode, the peaceful people who love dogs, this mode will automatically target the enemy's lower body."

"The second mode, cold-blooded mode, automatically targets the enemy's head"

Gloria struggled for a long time, and finally chose the self-aiming lower body mode, which is still a bit unacceptable for a direct headshot.

When she was playing with Four Seasons Treasure in her room, she suddenly heard a knock on the bedroom door.

"Mom, are you back?"

Gloria quickly stuffed the gun into the bed, and then dragged her tired body to open the door.

"David, good morning"

Gloria smiled a little forcedly.

David looked at her suspiciously, and found that the clothes were still work clothes, and he didn't know when he went back last night or what he did.

Since Gloria didn't work in the public medical center, she was haunted all day long, not sure what she was up to.

Gloria was a little guilty when her son looked at her, and said quickly, "David, are you going to work in the company?"

David nodded, but didn't see why, so he went to clean up on his own, and said casually, "Mom, our department has a new deputy director recently, and Mr. Tang hasn't gone to work for several days."

He felt that Mr. Tang was a savior, and Gloria should also want to know something about Tang Yu.

These things are not considered intelligence in the company, so it doesn't matter if you tell her.

Gloria was visibly taken aback.

New Deputy Minister?

She stayed with Tang Yu all day, but she didn't see him mention this matter. It seems that there are also competitors in the company.

Also, what's up with not going to work for a few days.

Although Gloria persuaded herself not to intervene, she still couldn't help but want to know more, so she pretended not to care and asked.

"Then do you know why Mr. Tang doesn't go to work?"

While putting on his suit jacket, David explained helplessly: "I heard from other colleagues that Mr. Tang doesn't want to conflict with the new deputy minister. Now everyone feels aggrieved for Mr. Tang. He has done so many things, but finally to be ostracized."

Gloria suddenly fell silent. It turned out that Tang Yu had also encountered trouble in the company, but he always behaved so relaxed and comfortable.

The mother and son chatted about the company for a while.

Seeing that the time was ripe, Gloria asked a question in a roundabout way.

"Do all of your deputy ministers have personal assistants or secretaries?"

David only thought that she didn't know much about the company's system, so he explained: "The director will have assistants and secretaries, but it depends on the actual situation. Some company executives don't have one. For example, Mr. Tang has never seen him with assistants or secretaries. .”

Done.

After finishing packing, David opened the door and said goodbye to Gloria.

"Mom, I'm going to work."

Gloria: "Uh"

Seeing her absent-minded, David felt a little strange, and didn't know what his mother was thinking. He shrugged helplessly and went to work.

Gloria was the only one left in the huge living room.

No assistant?
What's up with Sasha?

Haven't been to work for many days?
Gloria felt that there were more unknown stories in it, and became more and more curious about Sasha's true identity.

"Why do you bring your assistant with you when you don't go to work?"

"Yeah, why didn't I think of this layer."

"Could it be a related household?"

Gloria walked slowly towards the bedroom, muttering all kinds of guesses.

"Oh! It's so annoying, I can't sleep."

She flung herself down on the quilt again, burying her face in the pillow.

a long time.

Gloria poked her head out of the pillow, took two deep breaths of air, her face flushed.

Just when she finally calmed down, her eyelids began to twitch, and when she felt drowsy, she suddenly received a message.

Tang Yu?

Gloria sat up in shock in an instant, and quickly clicked to view the content.

Information about Joanne Koch?

【Name: Joanne Koch】

【Education: Ph.D.】

【Company: Biotechnology】

【Position: Regional Director of Technology and Development】

【Current Residence: Gonghe G Road Biotechnology Hotel】

【Security: Kang Tao】

Gloria reacted immediately after receiving the information.

This is the entrusted information that Tang Yu used his intelligence authority in Arasaka to prepare for her, as the information for her to judge the commission.

She really doesn't know anything about Joanne Koch, but now that she has this information, she is much more sure.

Gloria looked at this message and smiled inexplicably, thinking that he understood her.

She figured it out, the commission from the Red Ocher Tribe must be accepted.

Not only is it a matter of remuneration, but it is also a matter of the mentality of everyone involved in this matter.

Both she and Mann's team have already known about Joanne Koch's dirty crimes through the Night Walker.

If you really let everyone pretend that nothing happened, everyone's mentality will change subtly.

In other words.

Assassinating Joanne Koch is a must to gather everyone's consensus.

Gloria was sure it wasn't just her wanting to punish Joanne for venting her anger, it was Panan who wanted it, Mann wanted it, Rebecca wanted it, and maybe even Sasha.

All the people around Tang Yu want Joanne Koch to die, so there can only be one ending for her.

dead.

Only her death can make everyone stand together and get together.

Gloria instantly realized something, why Tang Yu chose to let her act as an intermediary to contact various forces.

This is Tang Yu's art of controlling the heart, not only making everyone use him, but also willingly.

And she herself is the thread, held in Tang Yu's hands, responsible for touching the thread of everyone's "heart".

Gloria was shocked when she thought of this profound meaning. Perhaps the chess Mr. Tang wanted to play had just begun.

She was stunned for a moment, and suddenly realized that she hadn't replied to Tang Yu yet.

Quickly called up the communication interface, the prosthetic eye's aperture rotated, and began to reply to the message: "Mr. Tang, received, I will report to you in time if there is any progress."

Tang Yu: "Smile (expression)."

Gloria couldn't help smiling when she saw the little smiling expression.

"Finally, I can keep up with Mr. Tang's footsteps. In the past, I'm afraid it was unclear."

Gloria firmly believes that what she thinks is right, and there must be a deep meaning behind Tang Yu's promotion of her as a middleman.

His status as a senior executive of the company does bring power and background, but there are still many constraints in his actions.

The most obvious point is that you cannot gain the trust of others.

Even she was worried about this at the beginning. She was not afraid of being used or coerced, but worried that Tang Yu would hurt David.

Agreeing to the invitation of Tang Yu's intermediary, there are some factors that are afraid of his identity.

But after experiencing so many things, Tang Yu in Gloria's mind has quietly changed.

The grace of saving lives, the grace of supporting, the grace of rebuilding.

She really has nothing in return, the only thing she can do is to trust the other party with all her heart, even if the ending is a moth to the flame, she is willing to have no regrets.

Gloria gradually realizes the role she should play, and gradually finds that her uniqueness is irreplaceable.

As Tang Yu's intermediary, she has neither the super combat power like Sasha nor the family background like Panan, so she is ordinary and ordinary.

But her advantage lies precisely in this ordinaryness, which can well implement Tang Yu's intentions.

Just like the assassination of Joanne Keqi, if Tang Yu intervenes, once the information is mastered by someone with ulterior motives, the situation will rise to the company level and cause him a lot of trouble.

If she is given full power to handle it, even if the matter is revealed, as long as she kills herself and keeps silent, Tang Yu will never be involved.

But in the same way, to assassinate the company's top management, one must be prepared to bear the corresponding consequences, and may face being hired by others to assassinate.

Gloria no longer cares about these things. At this point, life and death are God's will. If she can really block a shot for Tang Yu, she will not hesitate at all.

She immediately called up Mann's contact information and started making calls, believing that Mann must have not rested.

Sure enough, the call was connected.

Mann's voice was heavy and hoarse: "Are you going to accept the assassination commission of the Red Ocher Tribe?"

Gloria: "It seems that you are also mentally prepared."

Mann: "Well, this entrustment is entrusted to me, but I have a request, I hope you can convey it to Mr. Tang for me."

Mann is now very sure that Gloria is working for Tang Yu, worried that the other party will refuse, and added.

"I don't need a reward for this entrustment, but this request must be conveyed for me."

Gloria's expression also became serious, asking what kind of request deserves Mann's solemnity.

"I can convey it on my behalf, but whether Mr. Tang agrees, I can't give you a guarantee."

Mann: "Well, I know. In fact, I just want to meet him alone, and I want to clarify some things in person."

Gloria had already guessed what it was, and asked, "It's about Sasha, right?"

Mann was silent for a moment, then replied in a deep voice: "Yes, this matter is very important, you can tell Mr. Tang that Sasha once worked with us."

Sasha was also a member of Team Mann?
Gloria's pupils shrank suddenly, and she never expected that there would be such a relationship. This news must be conveyed to Tang Yu no matter what.

"Mann, don't worry, I will convey your request."

"The other information about Joanne Koch, I will send it to you later, keep it secret, it is best to find out the details before taking specific actions."

"The remuneration is still divided according to the old rules. After all, cooperation is more important than favors. Whether Mr. Tang agrees to your request is another matter."

After Mann finished listening, he thanked him, and tentatively asked another question: "Gloria, is it convenient to tell me, what is the relationship between Sasha and Mr. Tang?"

Gloria: "Company assistant."

After hanging up the phone, Mann heard the word 'company assistant' and thought about it.

When he was in the tribe before, he paid attention to Sasha's words and deeds, and found that she seemed to be a different person.

Not only did he not remember any of them at all, but he also kept sticking to Tang Yu, which was very different from his previous performance.

He actually wanted to go forward to find out the root cause, but because other people were present at the time, he rashly talked about Sasha's problem, which would only arouse Tang Yu's disgust.

So Mann endured his temper and wanted to find an opportunity to meet Tang Yu alone afterwards.

He believed that Tang Yu didn't know Sasha's past, and would agree to his request to meet and find out the reason behind Sasha's incident.

　None tonight.

　　Tomorrow, it is recommended to strive for four updates.
　　Fight
　　


(End of this chapter)