Night Hacker

   Chapter 24 The Return Party

   "Miss Sterling, welcome to the Panorama Hotel, the return party is waiting for you on the 35th floor."

  Elizabeth walked into the lobby of the Panorama Hotel, one of the luxury hotels in the Acropolis, which was reserved for tonight.

   Whether it is the hot spring spa, swimming pool, business center, etc., where there are always distinguished guests, they are all deserted.

   Now the hotel is full of people from the New World Bank Security Department and the Seth Group Security Department, all dressed in hot, straight suits, and even the body modification is a unified style.

   As soon as they saw her, the old lady, the assistant team and others, they all bowed their heads and bowed to salute, and said, "Miss Elizabeth."

  The hotel staff and bank staff called her Miss Sterling, and those inside Seth called her Miss Elizabeth.

   But the tone is all the same, that is, she is not regarded as a person, but a beautiful and expensive item.

   belongs to Seth, belongs to the New World Bank, is part of their limb extension, is their humanoid walker.

   "Well, hard work." Elizabeth only said from time to time.

  Da da da, the lobby is very quiet, and the sound of her footsteps on the heavy marble floor is clear and loud.

   The shining marble made her see her figure.

   Tonight, she is wearing an off-the-shoulder off-the-shoulder off-white dress, her long navy blue hair is combed into a fashionable and beautiful hairstyle, light makeup, and a pair of red high-heeled shoes make her figure more slender and firm, and she looks like a party animal.

   "Miss Sterling, welcome."

  When Elizabeth stepped into the splendid and period brass elevator, the elevator attendant in the elevator said something, and the handsome face was full of respect that made her feel boring.

   When the old lady and the others came in, the waiter pressed the elevator button.

   Elizabeth did not speak, and no one spoke, and the elevator slowly rose up layer by layer.

   She smelled the stuffy scent of perfume, hair oil, cigars, psychedelic smoke, and banknotes in the air, and she felt sick. She hadn't smelled this stench in nearly a year, and she had begun to miss the pure air in Jianggu District.

With a    ding sound, the 35th floor arrived, and the elevator door slowly opened.

   Elizabeth stepped out of the elevator, and the waiters and security personnel waiting at the side of the aisle were like road signs, so that she could almost close her eyes and follow the welcome to the party venue.

   "Elizabeth, welcome back!"

   "Long time no see, you look so good, wow."

   Before she even walked past the door of the venue, she heard shouts and laughter coming from inside.

In this spacious and luxurious hall, the distinguished young guests walk, drink, and talk. They are all blood of the New World Bank, Santo, Seth, Gasboy, Metaya Oil, Longteng, Ray's...

   There are also performers "Lightspeed Girls" idol group who came to cheer, and they are also smiling.

  More and more people noticed that the protagonist of tonight's party was present, with smiling faces facing this side and raising their glasses.

   Elizabeth looked at the feasting and feasting in front of her, and her eyes went to the farthest point. Through the panoramic floor-to-ceiling glass of the hall, she could look down at the beautiful rainy night in the central area. The hazy rain and fog made her feel less bored.

   Well, brace yourself for this so-called feast.

   She smirked slightly and walked towards the crowd that was already watching.

   Say hello to this, say hello to that, and after a long circle, she is surrounded by a few sons and brothers talking.

   "Elizabeth, which major are you going to study at Streamer University?" James Amick asked, from Gasboyne, his blond hair was shiny with hairspray.

   "What kind of wine do you want to drink, and I'll get you a glass?" Fang Mu said, a member of the Longteng Group with a mustache.

"Elizabeth, can I invite you to a dance?" Qian Xingle asked with a flattering smile, chasing fashionably with purple eye makeup, from Santo, but not Yuanto, Hoto, and Arado San Big family people.

   Elizabeth didn't really want to pay attention to them. Seeing their self-righteous greasy appearance, she just felt annoyed.

   You are so happy. The long dining tables covered with white cloths are full of drinks and delicacies, all of which are acceptable and precious to her. But she knew very well that at least 80% of the food was thrown away after the party.

   Even if there are so many hungry street children outside, and there are so many waiters and security personnel here, they still have to throw them away. This is a rule and a distinction.

   These foods will simply rot in garbage bags and then be transported to the mud pond area to be thrown away.

   There, the half-rotted food may fall into the belly of some refugee or scavenger...

  "Elizabeth..." Sophia Amick, her former best friend, interrupted her thoughts, "What are you thinking?"

   Elizabeth came back to her senses, "I'm thinking about how to better handle the rest of the food tonight."

  Sophia is wearing a light green low-cut evening dress tonight, with a sparkling jewelry necklace, which makes her blonde hair more elegant and elegant.

   "Gentlemen, Elizabeth and I will have a private conversation first." Sophia pulled Elizabeth to a corner and reluctantly advised: "Elizabeth, if you really want to come back, don't do this, pay attention to the atmosphere."

   Elizabeth wanted to turn her head and leave, if it wasn't for the master pointing her to lurking back...

   "Do you see how many of the guests here are from the Heirs Club?" Sophia added, "I'm the only one, Gasboy, right? No one else wants to come."

  The inheritance of blood is very wonderful. Even if the New World Bank studies it, not every descendant will have extraordinary talents. And now in the hall, most of the people are ordinary people below the third gear.

   The so-called "heirs club" is a club for the new generation of the core families of the New World Bank.

   is full of highly talented superhumans who are considered to have a chance to take over the new World Bank in the future.

   Elizabeth used to be a member of the club, of course not anymore.

   She used to have a good time with Sophia, but they almost parted ways a year ago.

   "You betrayed the club and you have not been readmitted."

  Sophia said she was also a little dissatisfied with her, "They asked me to see your state, is it still that willful guy... Alas, I really don't understand you, why can't I figure it out.

   "Elizabeth, we grew up together, you know how I treat you. Think about it, how many people are in your Stirling family? How many siblings can your father add to you at any time? How many cousins ​​do you have?

   "It is true that the Stirlings are in power at Seth, but there are other families on the board.

   "The Seth Group is also a member of the New World Bank.

   "The New World Bank itself is a living entity, Santo is, as are Seth and Gasboy, their existence no longer depends on a certain person or a certain family, but depends on the overall structure and their own operation.

   "If you're a virus that doesn't help it exist, it'll get you out."

  Elizabeth listened to Sophia's words silently, she had heard many people say it.

   "You're favored because you're the only overdrive in the new generation of the Sterling family, and a rare talent at the club."

Sophia continued to persuade rudely, "But what are you making a fuss about now? I heard from my mother that I'm only a senior programmer. It's too slow. I'm a talent with a six-speed gear, and I became extraordinary at the same time as you. But I'm already a second-level programmer."

   "I'm sorry you chose the Blood Eater profession." Elizabeth murmured softly.

"Hey!" Sophia shook her head, "You are such a stubborn old man. If you continue like this, you will not only be put aside by everyone, but you will be banned to death. Since you are exhausted and want to come back, don't be ruthless. I wish."

   Sophia paused and emphasized: "It will take time for the club to re-accept you, and it will depend on your performance."

  You think I'm rare! Elizabeth took a deep breath and lurked. She came back to do lurking, she couldn't be willful...

   "Then what should I do?" she asked.

   "As long as you want, you will still be the most shining Princess Seth." Sophia pretended to be sour.

   "Okay." Elizabeth squeezed out a smirk and walked back to the lively crowd over there.

The former sons and brothers immediately gathered around again, and she said to Fang Mu of Longteng Group, "Help me get a cocktail." Then she said to Qian Xingle, "Tonight is not a dance party, and there will be another dance party someday. ."

   Fang Mu walked quickly as if he had received the imperial decree, "Wait for me."

  Xianxingle was also surprised: "That's for sure! By the way, Elizabeth, there will be a new version of "The River" at the Garden Theater in two days. Are you interested in watching it?"

   He didn't mind at all that she had participated in the anti-monopoly lawsuit against Santo Company before, and thought that she had enough personality.

   "We have a new sports car from Gasboy, and I'll take you for a ride in two days?" James Amick also invited.

   "Haha." Elizabeth smiled perfunctorily, "It all depends on the situation, I'm being grounded now."

  The crowd was greatly encouraged, and continued to circle around her, vying to intercede with Mr. Stirling for her.

   Elizabeth was a little distracted again when suddenly, a strange current rushed through her mind, and a strange light flickered.

   Without warning, a mysterious prompt box popped up:

  [During a console call, it will be forced to connect after the countdown ends: 59 seconds]

   She was stunned, and immediately reacted with ecstasy, Master, Master! Here comes the call, here comes the reward!

  Look at the son, brother, Sophia and others around, and look at the old lady in the distance, they were all unaware.

   Sure enough, it's not a simple network of minds, it's amazing, you really deserve to be a master!

   "Everyone, I'm sorry."

   Elizabeth saw that there were only 50 seconds left, so she definitely couldn't be connected here. She looked around, regardless of whether she was wearing high-heeled shoes, rolled up the skirt of her evening dress, and hurried to the outside of the hall.

   "Elizabeth!" Sophia exclaimed angrily, the old lady over there was expressionless.

  James Amick, Qian Xingle and the others looked at each other, Fang Mu, who came back with a cocktail cup, was stunned and stopped.

   The third update, looking for follow-up reading, recommendation, investment, reward, everything! Qian Xingle was guest-starred by book friend Qian Xingle, and Fang Mu was guest-starred by book friend Hua Shaobei.

   (end of this chapter)