Cyberpunk: Legends of Life

Chapter 178 Matrix Spaces
The party is in full swing.

After the episode just settled down, the VIPs still held their glasses high, chatting and drinking.

Arthur Jenkins finished a dance, let go of the charming girl in his arms, left the dance floor contentedly, and sat down next to the mayor of Night City, Lucius Lane.

"Why, are you not in the mood today?"

He knew the bald-headed and pot-bellied mayor very well, and he played wild ways in private than anyone else.

It is estimated that because of the occasion and face, it is not convenient to hunt for beauty here. As a public figure who has attracted much attention, he needs to always pay attention to the impact on his image.

Lucius Lane's expression was cold, and he replied with a fake smile: "I'm really not interested, after all, the fun isn't here."

Done.

Lucius Lane's eyes fell to the dance floor, staring straight at a pair of couples, both of whom were in silver luxurious dresses, which matched very well.

The focus of his eyes moved back and forth on the female partner's curve, and the smile on the corner of his mouth rose faintly.

Arthur Jenkins followed his gaze, and soon realized the intention of the mayor of Yeluzi, and smiled meaningfully.

"The relationship between the Perales couple is a good story in the circle. If Jefferson can marry such a woman, he has already won half the game."

What Arthur Jenkins said is true. The two have known each other since they were students, accepted the sponsorship of the Ye's Company Student Fund, successfully completed their studies, successively worked as lawyers, prosecutors, and finally became the upper class of Night City through the transformation of councilors. dignitaries.

The husband and wife supported each other and accompanied them all the way to today, and they definitely deserve the title of model couple.

Compared with Jefferson, Mrs. Perales is not only mature and beautiful, but also rich in communication skills, and seems to have more charisma.

"Some things can't just be seen on the surface. The more they seem to be in love with each other, the more they seem to be in harmony behind the scenes."

"Jefferson can't hold down such a woman, huh, I guess even the posture is at a disadvantage."

Arthur Jenkins just smiled. He has worked in the counterintelligence department for many years, and he has developed some skills in seeing people.

He and Lucius Lane agreed that Jefferson appeared to be a man of youthful vigor and determination.

But in fact.

Jefferson's experience over the years has shown that he is a guy who eats soft food from the bottom of his heart.

In his early years, he relied on the sponsorship of Ye's Company for his life and studies. Even though he is now a member of parliament and shouts that he will not accept any company's coercive slogans, he still has to rely on the competitive capital provided by Ye's Company.

Second.

Jefferson was too deeply influenced by Mrs. Perales, and the two were deeply bound together whether in love or career.

Model couples can be placed in other circles, but they can't be placed in the political circle of Night City.

This circle is a special event for careerists, and everyone's will is the master of their own territory.

Judging from the performance of the Perales couple, the dominant one is more like Mrs. Perales.

"It seems that we have the same ideas, but Jefferson's ability to conquer such a woman is considered a success." Jenkins took a sip of his cocktail and said with a light smile, with a somewhat pitiful tone.

Lucius Lane sneered disdainfully: "Conquer? I'm afraid Jefferson himself doesn't know who conquered whom."

He suddenly thought of something interesting, changed the subject, and the fat wrinkled smile on his face deepened: "If you really want to say it, in this room, who is really qualified to conquer Mrs. Perales and become the one who plays the game of power?" A careerist, there is another person besides me."

A trace of surprise flashed in Arthur Jenkins' eyes, and he couldn't help but look at Lucius Lane beside him, with a more serious look.

He didn't think that the fat man's boastful words were a joke.

Back then, Lucius Lane, with his keen eyesight and strong wrist, resisted all opinions to welcome the Arasaka Company back to Night City, and helped him win the post of mayor.

At that time, the overwhelming voice of the Night City Council was that they took the initiative to compromise with military technology. In order to avoid the destruction of Night City, they chose to return to New America.

Military technology used a lot of network resources to lobby around and deliver benefits to many Night City councilors.

There are soldiers on the outside and collaborators inside, and it is almost a recognized ending to take down Night City with military technology.

Only Lucius Lane withstood the pressure and returned to the grand occasion of Night City today, which can be seen from his proud courage.

As a veteran, Lucius Lane's evaluation will not be aimless.

This actually made Jenkins curious about who Lucius Lane was referring to.

After thinking about it, he didn't have much clues, and even Jefferson was not in his eyes. There are really not many people who can compare.

Sudden.

Arthur Jenkins thought of one person.

A subordinate he has always been proud of, his position in Arasaka Tower is like a rocket, a guy with real strength and will.

He spit out two words lightly, seeking confirmation from Lucius Lane.

"Tang Yu?"

"That's right." Lucius Lane nodded slightly, and the fat on his neck squeezed out of his creases.

Arthur Jenkins continued to ask why he had such a view. Tang Yu's ability was indeed confirmed, but Lucius Lane didn't have much dealings with Tang Yu.

Lucius Lane explained confidently: "The original body without any implants, the new female companion with zero party experience, and the deliberate indifference to the circle of contacts, all these show that he is a maverick."

"This kind of lone wolf either dies miserably because of its rebelliousness, or eats meat with its own cunning and ruthlessness, and Mr. Tang is obviously the latter."

"Just now, Miriam Knight's private secretary invited them to the back room. The old man must have been pissed off."

"If you dare to subdue a lone wolf, you must be careful not to tear off a piece of flesh from your thigh."

Jenkins looked serious. According to Lucius Lane, the three waiters were most likely arranged by Ye's company on purpose.

But why should Tang Yu be targeted? The Arasaka Counter-Intelligence Department and Ye's Company don't have too many festivals.

If Military Technology does this, he can understand it, and the reason for Ye's company to do this.
Cooperation?

moment.

Jenkins thought of Tang Yu's current identity, the person who worked for Lord Saburo Arasaka.

Could it be that this involves conflicts at higher levels, but as a minister, he cannot be involved for the time being.

Jenkins thought silently in his heart, and did not disclose it to Lucius Lane. There are some things that cannot be said in the intelligence business.

He estimated that Lucius Lane probably thought that Ye's company had taken a fancy to something about Tang Yu and wanted to find an opportunity to contact him.

While the two were discussing, the entire hall fell silent.

As the music faded away, all the distinguished guests left the dance floor and returned to the private seats, all looking at the main stage

I saw a silver-haired old man, sitting on a magnetic levitation seat, slowly coming in front of everyone.

"Everyone, I'm Miriam Knight"

Tang Yu and V also returned to the private seat of the hall from another corridor, watching the performance of this century old man.

V has a certain understanding of the story of the founder of Night City, and was originally curious and fond of Richard Knight's wife.

After all, the two of them created the city of dreams by themselves and laid the foundation, and Ye's company is also contributing to the city.

But after the conversation just now and Tang Yu's explanation, she didn't have a good impression of Ye's company.

Whether it's the hypocritical charitable backstop or the weird vibe, something tells her something's wrong with these guys.

On the main stage.

Miriam Knight's old and hoarse voice seemed a little difficult to speak, but she was still trying to describe the bright future of Night City, which was very much like the longing for the rest of the world in her twilight years.

At last.

The blue holographic host floated in the air, followed by Miriam Knight's words, and continued to introduce passionately.

"Ye's Company will inject new extreme impetus into the better development of Night City in the future."

"New infrastructure plan - all companies are welcome to actively cooperate and participate in the construction."

Followed by.

In the midair of the meeting hall, a holographic projection emerged to reveal the entirety of Night City.

A little blue pole light dotted the city center, under the company square, and then spread across the city like a net.

The holographic host waved his hand, and the blue light pole under the company square was magnified. It looked more like a large base, with various channels, pipes, and network cables leading in all directions.

"We will strive to build a network data pool that belongs exclusively to Night City. By setting up a server matrix that can carry global network data, it can be used to link every electronic device in Night City, creating a clean, smooth, safe, and shared by everyone. The new Internet of Everything."

"And this core pole facility will be responsible for becoming the last bastion of human network security."

"We named it -- the matrix space."

Hearing the host's introduction, everyone present looked shocked, and they were all amazed at this huge project.

What surprised them even more was that Ye's company had built an underground network matrix for many years through various infrastructure projects.

Now that the matrix space has taken shape, it means that there is a technology palace under the company square.

now.

Ye's Company wanted to call on major companies to join in, and the matrix space exposed was like a thunderbolt, thrown into the crowd.

They were so shocked that they looked at each other, not knowing what to do for a moment.

When Lucius Lane saw the so-called matrix space, as well as the boastful new infrastructure plan, dreaming of the Internet of Everything, he couldn't help showing contempt.

"It seems that Ye's company has engaged in many projects in recent years, using public affairs for personal gain."

He knew that Ye's company had been digging and building underground all these years, using the money invested by the municipal government in the name of building traffic tunnels and urban underground infrastructure to make small moves.

Unexpectedly, in the blink of an eye, such a big hole was dug out for him.

But the actual situation is definitely not as perfect as Ye's company's own publicity. It is estimated that the prototype of the project is limited to a few main pipelines and the matrix space under the company square.

After all, the municipal government didn't approve Ye's company to develop more places at all, so if there is any news, it can't be hidden from him.

the most important is.

What Lucius Lane wants to get is this new infrastructure plan.

If the major companies can enter the market and start mixing the water, he can seek the desired benefits from it.

In short.

Ye's company must not let this plan be used as a high-ranking wedding dress for Jefferson.

Jenkins was dumbfounded for a moment, seeing such a huge new infrastructure plan, and seeing such an underground facility deep under the Arasaka Tower.

This is definitely not a good thing for the Arasaka company, but it is not his turn to make a decision on the existence of the matrix space.

at this time.

Tang Yu also got serious, and carefully observed the matrix space projection. He didn't expect that Ye's company dug such a big hole in the ground without knowing it.

Why haven't I heard of this before?

But there is indeed a huge tunnel under the company square, and you can even dig up from the tunnel to go straight to the shrine at the bottom of Arasaka Tower.

He did it.

But he has never delved deeper into the tunnel. When he saw the wall under construction and sealing, he thought the tunnel was in an unfinished state, but he didn't expect that it was still working secretly.

The Internet of Everything, Mr. Blue Eyes, brainwashing experiments, these clues are already obvious.

This matrix space is like a worm nest parasitic under the night city, hatching a black hole that enters the human world from another dimension.

Tang Yu leaned back on the seat, his expression relaxed a little, and he murmured.

"Sanlang, I can only borrow your crutch this time."

　One more chapter later.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)