Cyberpunk: Legends of Life

Chapter 94 Corporate Executive Life (thanks to DustDreams)

Arasaka Tower.

33rd Floor Counterintelligence Department.

Office of the Deputy Minister.

Tang Yuduan sat at his desk and worked at his desk, handling some key affairs of the counterintelligence department.

At the same time, people kept coming and going in and out of the office, reporting the progress of various work to Tang Yu.

This is the time when Tang Yu seldom sits in the office seriously, mainly because Arthur Jenkins is on a business trip recently and needs him to handle related affairs within the department.

at this time.

Opposite the desk, there was a beautiful blonde with big waves sitting upright, wearing a suit and short skirt uniform, with a string of characters printed on the brooch label.

"Zetatech"

I don't know if she took a size smaller by mistake when she picked up the uniform, or because her figure is too full and the neckline feels a little stretched.

She was accompanied by two colleagues from Zeta Technology, but they all sat by and kept silent.

Tang Yu frowned slightly, feeling that the perfume was too strong, even though she was elated, she couldn't listen much at all.

The other party's ability to observe words and colors is not directly proportional to her curves, and she didn't see that Tang Yu was a little impatient at all.

"Mr. Tang, the above is the sincerity that Zeta Technology can provide. I hope you will seriously consider it. If you can reach this cooperation and equip your special service team with our neural processor, I believe it will achieve a win-win effect. Moreover, Zeta Technology is also special. I have carefully prepared an exclusive gift for you."

Tang Yu raised his eyebrows after listening, Arthur Jenkins was the one who dealt with all these troublesome things in the past, and now his old boss is on a business trip, so it's a good time to leave it all to him.

Whether to cooperate or not, Tang Yu hopes that Arasaka will close the business early, and he has no interest in exclusive gifts.

Gift-giving is naturally inseparable from money, luxury cars, luxury houses, etc. These objects have not aroused much interest.

He waved his hand and said perfunctorily: "Zeta Technology, right? I understand. I will convey your sincerity to Mr. Jenkins on your behalf."

The blonde beauty was still enthusiastic, and didn't care about Tang Yu's perfunctory attitude at all. Instead, she stood up, leaning her waist and legs against the edge of the desk, pulled out a card from the collar lining, and gently handed it to Tang Yu.

Her eyes streamed, she stared at Tang Yu and smiled slightly: "Mr. Tang, I am actually more sincere to get to know you. Even if the cooperation fails, we can still make friends."

The blond beauty in front of him is the senior executive of the outreach department of Zeta Technology. Tang Yu felt helpless, so he could only continue to perform the trick and reached out to pick up the card.

Unexpectedly, the blond beauty pinched the card and took the opportunity to gently scratch Tang Yu's palm twice with her index finger before letting go.

Tang Yu was speechless for a while, thinking that this prodigal girl is quite good at playing. Not only are her colleagues beside her, but there are also counterintelligence staff outside the door waiting to report.

Sophisticated, he remained calm, took the card and made a gesture of invitation to see off the guests.

The blond beauty just left the desk, thanked her, turned and walked towards the office door.

After the two Zeta Technology colleagues went out first, the blond beauty looked back again, made a phone call gesture, smiled meaningfully, and then walked out satisfied.

After the office was temporarily cleaned up, Tang Yu looked at the card in his hand, pinched it casually and turned it around twice. There was no mark on the shell, and no more information could be seen.

"Heh, what is it this time?"

Dragon Fist glasses start scanning.

Room card of Ganbi Building, with tenant information.

"Natasha"

"It's a nice name."

Tang Yu smiled, threw the chip into the trash can and smashed it, and then opened the office door to continue working.

"come in."

The voice just fell.

Harry, the head of the investigation section of the Counterintelligence Department, walked in, followed by a person, David, who was young and slightly reserved.

Tang Yu signaled to sit down first.

Harry, the leader of the investigation department, nodded and sat across the desk, while David just stood behind silently.

For some basic etiquette in the workplace, David still knows a little bit. When the superior talks, the subordinate should stand aside and wait.

Tang Yu saw that David was still sensible, so he didn't say much, so he asked.

"What's the matter?"

Harry, the leader of the investigation department, quickly replied: "Mr. Tang, the investigation department recently discovered that some personnel in the company have in-depth contacts with military technology, and the suspicion of spying is relatively high."

After finishing speaking, he handed over the tablet in his hand, on which was the list of personnel.

Tang Yu picked up the screen and flipped through it at will, and there were quite a few people.

Everyone listed in detail the time, place, and key content of the conversation with military technology, which is indeed very suspicious.

Based on these few pieces of evidence, even if they are not expelled directly, the severe counterintelligence investigation will make them overwhelmed.

To be honest, whether he can get out of Arasaka Tower alive is another matter.

Tang Yu accepted the list, and then returned the electronic tablet, which was quite acceptable, and nodded slightly.

"Good job. This list is kept secret for the time being. There are too many departments involved. I will report to Mr. Jenkins when he comes back."

Harry, the leader of the investigation department, nodded again and again, saying that everything was as it should be, and he looked extremely attentive.

Now the entire counterintelligence department knows that Tang Yu is already a veritable deputy minister with real power. As long as Jenkins is not there, he is the boss.

Even looking at the entire Arasaka Tower, Tang Yu is a rising star in the workplace with great potential.

If you can climb this line, you will definitely have great opportunities in the future.

Harry, the leader of the investigation department, added another compliment: "David Martinez has also worked a lot these days. He has helped the investigation department a lot, and he has performed very well in all aspects."

While praising David, he secretly observed the deputy minister's reaction.

When David came to the ministry to report, he inadvertently learned from the front desk that this brat reported under Tang Yu's name.

Immediately realized that there was an article in it, so he took the initiative to contact David and applied to Tang Yu to bring a newcomer David.

David wanted to explain, but felt that the timing seemed inappropriate, so he kept silent.

Tang Yu naturally knew the thoughts of his subordinates, and he didn't point out his intentions. As for the praise of David, it was mostly to please himself.

He looked up at David, saw that his eyes were red and bloodshot, and his face was rather haggard. He tapped the table with his index finger and said, "Well, you go back to work first."

Harry, the leader of the investigation department, looked suspicious, but followed the order and took David out.

As he walked towards the work station, he was thinking mentally.

After complimenting David just now, the deputy minister didn't seem to say anything special. What is the relationship between this kid and him?
He didn't dare to ask more questions. After working in the counterintelligence department for many years, he had already developed a habit of being cautious.

Observing the relationship behind it and asking the truth are completely different things.

The former embodies intelligence, the latter embodies stupidity.

With the lessons learned by Carter Smith, the staff of the counterintelligence department are much more honest, and they no longer dare to get too close to the special operations department blatantly, let alone inquire about the private affairs of Tang Yu, the deputy minister of the king of hell.

David followed behind, equally preoccupied.

In fact, he also knew that his efforts were not worth mentioning, and he was fully prepared before meeting Tang Yu.

But when I saw that Tang Yu didn't express anything, I still felt inexplicably lost in my heart, and it seemed to be disappointing again.

He has been working really hard these days, working almost day and night, staring at the screen to sort out video recordings, and peeling cocoons from a large list of work materials.

Although it was hard work, it did give him a lot of insight.

David speculated that it might be because Tang Yu had greeted him, and he didn't encounter any difficulties in working in the counterintelligence department. He couldn't even think about it before.

But now that we have come to this point, David still cheers up and decides to work hard. No matter what, at least he must be worthy of this internship opportunity.

Tang Yu was busy in the office, and finally dealt with the affairs of the department. He just stretched his waist, and suddenly received a communication request from Gloria.

Any new clues?
Tang Yu answered the phone.

Gloria went straight to the point as usual, and she knew that this was Tang Yu's style.

"Mr. Tang, there is a new investigation about that matter."

Tang Yu replied in a deep voice.

"When we met, it was still the same place."

The reason why Tang Yu chose to meet in the old place was mainly to avoid the company's eyes and ears.

He got up and left the office, packed his clothes and went out.

When passing by the front desk, Tang Yu specifically told him to call in case of emergency, and to send general work matters to the mailbox.

The front desk expressed understanding.

Just as Tang Yu was about to walk to the public elevator, he saw David hurriedly shuttling through the office area, holding a case in both hands, just passing the front desk, looking very clumsy and laborious.

When Tang Yu left the front desk, he greeted him.

"Good job."

After speaking, he turned and left and walked towards the public elevator.

David struggled to hold the case, staring blankly at Tang Yu's leaving back, with a flash of joy in his eyes.

Tang Yu came to the old place, in front of the Chinese-style hot food hut, and saw Gloria waiting at the booth.

He got up and walked over, and found that there were already two cans of green stupid monkeys on the table, staring at himself with monkey heads.

Tang Yu sat by the booth and said with a smile: "It seems that the boss has sold you a stupid monkey again."

Gloria was waiting for someone, and when she saw Tang Yu coming, she quickly explained: "No, I ordered it myself. I saw that you drank pretty well last time."

Tang Yu smiled helplessly, who else would like to drink this stuff besides V, that's hell.

Darryl, a peddler at the stall, saw two regular customers and took the initiative to step forward and said, "You two, what do you want to order?"

Tang Yu was not very hungry, so he ordered a clear soup noodle at random, which was considered an opening for the boss.

Gloria came for a serving of Jajangmyeon, but the meat sauce was made from synthetic meat, which tasted okay after processing, but the raw materials seemed unappetizing.

After eating the meal and paying the bill, Tang Yu proposed to talk while walking.

The two left their booth and walked side by side on the streets of Santo Domingo, cutting to the chase.

Gloria looked serious and said seriously.

"When I got in touch with Regina Jones, she was disgusted by what military technology was doing."

"So when I proposed to investigate the misuse of prosthetic body experiments in military technology, she agreed decisively."

"With her cooperation, the investigation process went much smoother. She obtained some key information through her status as a reporter for Channel 54 News."

"First of all, we found out the specific content of the transaction between military technology and NCPD. It was the NCPD's decision to purchase a batch of prototype combat implants produced by military technology to equip the violent terrorist mobile team."

"The model of the trading prosthesis is advanced and temporarily kept secret, and the amount is not small, at least tens of millions of euros."

Tang Yu nodded. If the procurement project reaches tens of millions, there will indeed be more requirements.

In order to deliver this batch of combat implants smoothly, military science and technology may use any means to catch young men for experiments.

Even the entrustment received by the Whirlpool Gang is just the tip of the iceberg.

It is not known whether the combat implants traded include the previous military-grade Swan Westan.

Gloria continued to explain: "So Regina Jones and I followed the clues to continue the investigation and found that many retired soldiers were also being used by military technology to conduct experiments on new prosthetic bodies."

"Military technology uses the slogan of caring to provide free advanced prosthetics for disabled veterans, but behind it is to provide experimental combat implants to obtain physical operating data."

"In addition, many officers participated in the experiment voluntarily. Some of them were forced by life, some were lured by profit, and some simply wanted to become stronger."

Tang Yu thought of the cyber lunatic James. He killed all directions in the company square and killed dozens of NCPD police officers in the street. His strength is extraordinary.

With a military background, he served in the New America unit, a former Navy SEAL lieutenant, and has a lot to do with military technology.

It is very likely that Cyber ​​Crazy James is an active cooperation, and at the cost of his own experiments, he becomes the subject of military technology experiments and obtains advanced combat implants.

At least it will allow him to continue to maintain his peak combat state after retirement, standing at the top of the ranks of mercenaries.

At present, the intelligence is available, but there is a lack of key evidence and witnesses. Without these things, it is impossible to convince the senior management of Arasaka, so Tang Yu asked.

"Apart from this information, are there any specific clues?"

Gloria has already been fully prepared and explained seriously.

"In order to obtain specific witnesses and physical evidence, we have to find a key person before Military Technology. Her name is Mowell, and she belongs to the special forces of the Military Technology Company and serves as a lieutenant."

"Mowell is equipped with experimental combat implants, including the experimental model Sian Weistein, whether it is the same type as the cyber madman James is temporarily unknown."

Tang Yu looked calm and nodded slightly.

"Military technology has invested heavily in the research and development of Sianweistein. This thing involves the spinal nerve network. If you are not careful, you will die or be disabled. It is possible to find more people to experiment."

"However, there is a high probability that it is not the same model. For the prosthetic body implanted by military technology for internal personnel, the version number should be more stable, and the eating appearance will not be too ugly. It is not necessarily the same for outsiders."

It's not the first time Gloria has seen the cruelty of the company, but she still trembles a little when she thinks that military technology is ruthless to the insiders of the company.

"It's really cruel what they did."

Tang Yu didn't care about her thoughts. He was used to seeing the dark side and couldn't make any waves.

"Get used to it, the drama has just begun."

Gloria remained silent, and she also knew that if she embarked on the path of a middleman, she would have to face the darkness and filth, and bear more unspeakable secrets.

But this is her own choice, even if she can't accept it, she still has to force her eyelids to look at the bloody things.

Gloria couldn't help but look at Tang Yu next to him again, quietly, not letting the other party notice.

What kind of experience is it that makes Tang Yu so calm and stable along the way.

She doesn't know the story behind this.

But Gloria understands that the burden on Tang Yu's shoulders may have piled up into mountains, but she has not said it.

I don't believe that some people will face the darkness by nature. If so, they must be used to it.

She promised softly: "I will try my best to adapt."

Tang Yu is noncommittal about this. If Gloria can't even bear this pressure, it can only mean that she is not suitable for this path.

A moment of silence.

Gloria asked cautiously: "Mr. Tang, do I need to continue investigating Lieutenant Mowell?"

Tang Yu thought for a moment, and felt that it was not appropriate for Gloria to investigate Mowell alone.

Mowell works in the military science and technology special forces, with seasoned investigative experience and cruel means.

Gloria investigates him alone, the probability of being discovered will be high, and being targeted will be in danger.

"Do you have the address of Mowell?"

Gloria nodded quickly, the aperture of the prosthetic eye turned, and Mowell's basic information was passed to Tang Yu, and then added.

"Mowell lives in Watson Kabukicho Creek Loop. Recently, she has taken sick leave to rest at home because of her unstable mental state."

"If you want to find her, now is the most suitable time. After returning to the team after sick leave, it will be more troublesome to find her again."

Tang Yu is no stranger to this address: "It seems that we should go and talk to Mowell."

"Is it just us?"

Gloria seemed to realize that this move was too dangerous, and hurriedly asked: "Mr. Tang, Lieutenant Mowell seems to be showing signs of losing control."

She didn't finish speaking, knowing that Tang Yu is a person who is good at making decisions alone, talking more will only be counterproductive.

But Gloria was worried that Tang Yu, as an ordinary person, rushed to meet a powerful fighter who might be out of control, and the key was equipped with many new versions of combat implants, which was extremely dangerous.

"Maybe we can call Jack, or ask Mann"

Tang Yu interrupted her suggestion: "Too many people is not good. With Mowell's current mental state, to gain her trust, you can't act too much."

Tang Yu told Gloria in a preaching tone.

"As a middleman, you can't always rely on force to solve things. You must learn to negotiate with sincerity."

"Remember, an exploding nuclear bomb is not scary, but a nuclear bomb with the button in your hand is scary."

After listening to Gloria, she nodded thoughtfully, thinking that there was indeed no need to think about it.

Everything he does is thoughtful, so how could he put himself in danger.

So she replied seriously: "Mr. Tang, I understand."

After all, this is in Night City, and Arasaka Tower's range of force covers the entire city.

Because the two of them had walked a distance for a walk and talked, and they were far away from the public transportation station, Tang Yu directly turned on the Dragon Fist glasses and called Delaman's special car.

The two stood on the side of the road, waiting for the vehicle.

Not long after, a black commercial Delaman car drove automatically and stopped in front of the two of them, and the rear door opened automatically.

"Dramain Car is happy to serve you."

Gloria looked at the car door and hesitated for a while.

Tang Yu held the car door and motioned her to sit in first.

The two sat side by side in the back compartment of Delaman's taxi, watching the bald Delaman on the electronic screen giving a service introduction.

"Mr. Tang, welcome to use the Delaman car service, choose Delaman, and leave your troubles at the door."

Tang Yu interrupted directly: "Let's go, Lao De."

　Gloria: "Insomnia, don't go to sleep, you have to work hard, work hard to climb up, climb to the top of the Dianniang power list! You need to be rewarded and supported by Mr. DustDreams, understand?"

　　Instant noodles (sleepy face)

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　　There will be another chapter later, with a sore back and a sore neck.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)