Cyberpunk: Legends of Life

Chapter 134 Punishment
Kate returned to her office and sat on the sofa with a gloomy face.

"I underestimated you."

I went to the minister's office to find Tang Yu just now, and wanted to press him about the military-grade Sian Weistan.

I thought Tang Yu would be uneasy because of this, worried that the truth of the matter would be discovered.

Unexpectedly, he took it for granted, and was not afraid to dig deeper into this matter by himself.

The words were also full of sarcasm, which made her shut up for a while.

Kate quickly calmed down, thinking carefully about the abnormality.

Being angry is nothing to her. After staying in Arasaka for so many years, she has already developed the habit of not being surprised.

Now that Tang Yu is in the limelight in the workplace of Arasaka Tower, he naturally looks down on anyone.

But the question she wants to figure out is why Tang Yu is so confident and not at all worried that the truth about the death of the three Arasaka special service teams will be dug up and shown to the public.

Obviously.

He has cards.

Kate has read the report on the results of the operation, the main content is that the people of the Maelstrom Gang arranged a premeditated transaction in order to obtain the military-grade Sianweistan prosthetic body.

When the three special operations teams of the Special Operations Department were performing tasks in the abandoned factory, they were attacked and killed by surprise.

Anyone who knows a little about Arasaka Secret Service will find this statement absurd.

The Maelstrom Gang is indeed not weak in the Watson area, but it is far from strong enough compared to the Arasaka Special Service.

and.

Give the Uzumaki Gang 1 guts, and they don't dare to monopolize Arasaka's three special service teams, even with the support of military technology.

In the report on the results of the operation, Tang Yu mentioned that the reason why the Maelstrom Gang is so bold is because of the support of military technology behind it.

But Kate doesn't think so. She believes that the real murderer who killed the three Arasaka special service teams is military technology.

Apart from military technology, there will never be a second party that dares to openly challenge Arasaka in Night City.

The crux of the problem is that she lacks the necessary evidence.

Kate has arranged for someone to ask the Maelstrom Gang, and their boss, Brick, said he had no knowledge of the matter.

Royce of the Maelstrom Gang was in charge of the so-called military-grade Swan Westin transaction from beginning to end.

As for Royce's whereabouts, no one in the entire Maelstrom Gang knows, and the military-grade prosthetic body is likely to be in Royce's hands.

Kate is very sure that Royce is dead, maybe also died in the hands of military technology.

There are too many doubts about this matter, and anyone with a discerning eye can see it.

But at that board meeting, Michiko Arasaka suppressed all voices of opposition and doubt with absolute courage.

and.

Few members of the board of directors of Arasaka Tower in Night City really dared to propose a war with military technology.

Even if this matter is exposed, it is impossible to make a public statement.

Kate understands this.

So from the beginning, her purpose was one.

Find out the truth and get the evidence to overthrow Tang Yu, and then transfer the truth to Arasaka Laishun himself.

only if.

Only then can she gain more attention and favor.

It is impossible to restart the investigation now. If she wants the board of directors to decide to restart the investigation, she must first write a report, obtain Tang Yu's consent, and then join the board of directors in the name of the counterintelligence department.

This is in line with Arasaka Tower's work procedures, and Kate can't fault it.

Now things are at an impasse.

Kate reckoned that the root cause of Tang Yu's confidence was the support of Arasaka Michiko and the lifeline of the board members.

because.

No one dared to delve into the truth behind this incident, lest they become cannon fodder before the two giants opened fire.

If it is because of the truth that three Arasaka special forces were killed in action, Arasaka and military technology will go to war again.

It's okay to overwhelm the military technology, once the situation in Arasaka is unfavorable.

I'm afraid that the board members who supported the war are the ones who are responsible. The harder they shouted at the beginning, the worse they will die later.

The members of the board of directors all knew that the supreme ruler of Arasaka would not agree to go to war with military technology.

So in the end, anyone who knows the truth of this matter may face the risk of being purged.

Kate feels that she has grasped the key to the matter, and it is indeed a dead game.

How the three Arasaka special service teams died is of little importance to Arasaka.

But for Arasaka Yoshinobu, it has a very important meaning.

Kate wants to obtain evidence and investigate the truth, not for the sake of fighting with military technology.

Instead, he wants to present the truth to Arasaka Yoshinobu who is far away in Kyoto.

With this credit, he gained the attention of Arasaka Yoshinobu, and at the same time created momentum for his visit to Night City.

Arasaka Yoshinobu stayed in Kyoto, to a certain extent, he was trapped in his house and could only wait for the opportunity.

If Kate wants to break the deadlock and get genuine information, she still has to start with military technology.

If the informant can find key evidence, such as contacting the military technology agents who participated in the operation that night, and extract information, things will be much easier.

Kate sorted out her thoughts and called Tanaka of the R&D department. The former superior still kept in touch with her.

Tanaka was sitting in his office, having just finished a call with Arasaka's chief bioengineer, Anders Hermann.

The two had a disagreement, which was a little unpleasant.

Tanaka knew that Lord Arasaka was getting more and more anxious, and needed to come up with something that would convince him.

If you can't get it out, it will be meaningless for Tanaka to work in the R&D department of Arasaka, Night City for so many years.

It's just that Anders Hellman's research and development progress has been hindered, and more sample data are needed for the experiment.

But Tanaka couldn't find a suitable target, a person with strong willpower, a person whose brain could withstand being roasted.

It is meaningless for ordinary people to be used as samples for experiments, and they cannot survive at all.

Just when Tanaka was a little annoyed, seeing Kate requesting access to the communication, the code on his long-rimmed sunglasses scrolled, and the call was quickly connected.

"what's up?"

Kate said directly: "I went to Tang Yu today, and he is very confident about the military-grade Sian Westin."

"He must have secretly colluded with military technology, but I have not yet obtained evidence."

Tanaka said in a deep voice: "Don't mention things without evidence. He got the operating data. As for the means, the higher-ups won't care."

Kate knew that this matter could only continue to investigate in private. Although Tanaka was her former boss, the two factions belonged to different factions.

"I see, but I got the running data, how is the development of the prosthetic body going?"

Tanaka is a little impatient. Today is not the first time he has been annoyed by the progress of research and development.

"It is still under development, and some development programs need to be found in the old network. Even if a component is missing, it is difficult to successfully develop it."

Kate said bluntly: "Then it's best to speed up the progress. Adam Hammer is already ready, and this implant is missing."

"Adam Heavy Hammer is going to come to Night City soon, and I hope that the research and development test can be successful before he comes."

Tanaka frowned. The progress of research and development also depends on luck, and it cannot be progressed in an orderly manner.

This new type of combat implant under development is specially prepared for Adam Hammer, both in terms of strength and precision, it is at the limit level.

Apart from Adam Heavy Hammer, I am afraid that there is no other person who can be implanted.

Tian Zhong thought that maybe Adam Heavy Hammer was more suitable to participate in Anders Hellman's biological nerve experiment, after all, his brain is strong enough, which is different from ordinary people.

What is even more annoying is that the research and development projects in his hands are far more than this one, and there is no guarantee for the successful development period.

Tanaka replied coldly and perfunctorily, and hung up the phone directly.

As soon as he felt more troubled, he wanted to go to Jimmy Kurosaki to experience the exciting black super dream.

Only then can these troubles be forgotten.

Tanaka rubbed his tense brows, tried to calm down, thought for a while, and called Susan Abernathy.

Soon.

The call is connected.

Susan Abernathy breathed a little, and asked bluntly: "Why, um, is there anything new?"

Tanaka heard that she seemed inconvenient, and said calmly, "Help me find a few targets, and I will send you the parameters later."

Susan Abernathy readily agreed, saying that she would arrange for the Special Operations Department to find suitable targets.

Subsequently.

Tanaka thought for a while, and then sent a message to the Tiger Claw Gang, telling them to hurry up and find the target candidate.

After doing all this, he was free and decided that he had to experience a black super dream tonight.

I heard that Jimmy Kurosaki released a version of Cyber ​​Crazy Hei Chaomeng. The quality is very good, even surpassing the Cyber ​​Crazy James in the company square. The source of the recording is Military Technology Lieutenant Mowell.

He procrastinated for a while due to work, and he just went to enjoy it today.

Tang Yu came to the office floor of Xiao Michiko's exclusive director, and accepted the security check at the door as usual.

After confirming that there is no problem, accompanied by the female guide, he came to the front door of the office.

Tang Yu is already familiar with the layout here, and the access control has also entered and authenticated his identity information.

He stood in front of the door to accept the blue light scan, and the large stainless steel door slowly opened.

Tang Yu stepped into the door, the mist in front of him gradually dissipated, and the office floor, which was half the size of a football field, was unobstructed.

Michiko was sitting on the soft-covered sofa in the reception area, with a glass of wine in her left hand and a cigar in her right hand, as if waiting.

Seeing Tang Yu's figure, she said casually.

"sit."

Tang Yu got up and came to the reception area, unbuttoned his suit with one hand, and sat on the sofa opposite Michiko.

He picked up the whiskey on the crystal table, poured himself a small half glass, held it in his hand and said.

"Director Michiko, come to me for a drink and chat in the future, just send a message."

Xiao Michiko stared at him, and asked back: "Why, did it cause trouble to you? Or, are you afraid that others will label me?"

Faced with Xiao Michiko's questioning, Tang Yu smiled lightly: "Is this label still valid? I'm afraid they have already posted it on my forehead."

He went upstairs alone to meet Michiko, without bringing Sasha.

One is considering that Sasha, as his special assistant, is no longer under the control of Michiko, and there is no need to bring her to see Michiko.

The second is that what Michiko will talk about next, I am afraid it has a lot to do with Sasha.

The less contact Sasha has with the Arasaka family, the better, especially Michiko.

Ever since he arranged for Sasha to be by his side, he had never had any kind intentions.

Xiao Michiko smiled slightly, and raised a cup to Tang Yu in the air.

Tang Yu also raised his glass in response.

The two took a sip each.

After Michiko drank the rest of the drink in one gulp, she put the empty glass on the table, and leaned on the back of the sofa in a comfortable position.

"Well, how is Sasha using it recently? Does it feel like life is clear?"

Tang Yu thought to himself, he didn't even make a detour, and he was so eager to ask about Sasha, maybe he had seen some clues, so he said in a deep voice.

"Well, Sasha is doing very well in every way."

excellent?

Xiao Michiko suddenly smiled, looked at Tang Yu meaningfully, and said, "I heard that you haven't come to the company for a long time, what's the matter? You fell into the gentle trap so quickly, and thought you could hold on for a while Woolen cloth."

Speaking, Xiao Michiko looked at Tang Yu again, and came to her own conclusion,

"Well, if you put it this way, even your complexion looks more moist, and you really performed very well."

Tang Yu also knows about Michiko's thoughts, and she definitely has some information about Sasha's relationship with the biotechnology company.

Sasha's original body is not a so-called bionic person, but a living cyberpunk girl, and has a deep relationship with a biotechnology company.

She would naturally link the riots in the company square to Tang Yu.

He used Arasaka's resources to support Kerry, and it was impossible to deceive the people in Arasaka Tower.

Tang Yu didn't make a sound, just smiled perfunctorily, and didn't want to talk more about Sasha.

Seeing that Tang Yu was not up to the trick, Xiao Michiko continued to make moves and said bluntly.

"Last night Kerry's concert, as well as the company square riot and burning of the biotechnology building, should have your share."

Hearing Xiao Michiko changed the subject and changed the direction of attack, Tang Yu was much calmer.

He wasn't worried that Michiko would dig something up. Things like company riots were actually trivial things at the level of the Arasaka family, not worth mentioning at all.

Tang Yu was sure about Michiko's point. The only thing she really cared about was the internal struggle of the Arasaka family.

The reason why Michiko reused him was nothing more than to consolidate her power in the night city of Arasaka Tower and prepare for the next power game.

Whether it is Sasha or the riot in the company square, the purpose is to better control Tang Yu.

He simply admitted it directly, making the water a little more muddy, mixing the true and the false in it.

"Director Michiko's information is very accurate. Whether it's a concert or a riot, I did participate in it."

A look of surprise flashed in Xiao Michiko's eyes, and she felt a little surprised. She didn't expect Tang Yu to confess so generously.

She wanted to use this matter to give Tang Yu a little bit, hoping that he would understand some rules in the future and be more honest and loyal to her.

But now Tang Yu has a frank attitude, as if he has no selfish intentions to hide it.

Xiao Michiko felt that he was tricky, and she didn't intend to ask too much, but now she became interested and asked.

"Why, the reason for this, I don't know if I can know a thing or two?"

Tang Yu didn't change his face, and said directly: "Because I have some personal relationship with Kerry, Kerry wanted to hold a concert, who knew his record company wouldn't let it, so I helped him solve some troubles."

"As for the riot, it was just to add fire to Kerry's concert and make him popular to get more traffic."

"After all, how many singers can there be in Night City? To hold such an imposing concert, just relying on the rock and roll weapon in hand, the audience will go crazy, and even burn down the company."

"I'm afraid this incident will be recorded in the memorabilia of Night City, enough for Kerry to be prosperous for a while."

"If director Michiko wants to hold me accountable for using public property for private use, I will definitely accept this punishment."

After listening to this explanation, Xiao Michiko still did not let go of her doubts, but was analyzing how much moisture there was in the words.

How could a young, handsome guy who is still a senior executive of the Arasaka company hook up with the rock boy Kerry.

Either Kerry is a gay guy as rumored, and the two are secretly lovers.

Or Tang Yu has something else to do, what is it like to picture an outdated rock star?

Xiao Michiko thought for a moment, and a figure suddenly appeared in her mind, it was her uncle, Arasaka Yoshinobu.

Not many people know that Arasaka Yoshinobu has a personal relationship with Kerry.

Arasaka Yoshinobu used to come to Night City when he was free, and he usually stayed in the Konbi Mansion, and then had some fun.

For example, call the girl from Genting late at night to meet and communicate, or go out to chat with some old friends, including the rock boy Kerry.

Arasaka Yoshinobu has also played rock and roll before, and his gentle appearance is also changed after returning to Arasaka's company.

Xiao Michiko looked at Tang Yu suspiciously, a little more certain about the judgment in her heart.

This lone wolf is dishonest, eating the joy of one end, and thinking about the joy of the other end.

If Tang Yu wants to use Kerry's line to climb up the relationship of Arasaka Raisan, so as to smoothly transition to the Hawks' front when Arasaka Raisan arrives in Night City, this possibility is not impossible.

Rumors that Yoshinobu Arasaka is coming to Night City to take power are still ringing in our ears.

Xiao Michiko knows that every transition of power will inevitably trigger an earthquake in the company, and everyone in the top management of countless companies will be in danger.

With the new king in power, purges are inevitable.

Xiao Michiko did not show any signs of expression, nodded slightly, and said playfully: "Since this is the case, then I have to punish you well. Let me think about what I should ask you to do."

"Look at your handsome appearance. It's a pity to play with Kerry. It's really impossible. How about you being my special assistant?"

"In this case, if you want to step on two boats, it will not be so easy."

Tang Yu thought to himself, if you dare to make me a special assistant, I will let you know how the word regret is written.

Arasaka is really going to fall from power one day, and Michiko remembers it.

Tang Yu was right. Since Xiao Michiko knew the relationship between Kerry and Lai Xuan, she must think that he wanted to cling to Lai Xuan, so she smiled confidently.

"If director Michiko really has such good intentions, I'd like to give it a try. Kerry's personal relationship, it doesn't matter if you break it."

Xiao Michiko smiled brightly: "You do have a bit of guts, but I don't feel at ease with a fool like you."

She doesn't mind at all whether Tang Yu really wants to cling to Arasaka Laixuan, as long as Tang Yu continues to do things for her.

There are no permanent friends or enemies in the workplace, only permanent interests.

Now that Michiko is standing on the top of this Arasaka Tower, Tang Yu is naturally used by her.

Someday it will be Raisaka Arasaka standing here, not to mention Tang Yu, even she will bow down.

Xiao Michiko turned the circle of eyes and asked the private secretary to send in a microchip and hand it to Tang Yu.

"I have something for you to do, about the Tiger Claw Gang."

"I'm not very comfortable with this crutch."

"You remove some thorns for me."

"If this is done, the punishment will be avoided."

"make a deal."

　PS: None tonight.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)