People are in Night City, start to add points

Tanaka's face was still gloomy, but he still showed a stiff smile and said to David.

"congratulations."

David nodded in embarrassment, and was about to respond when Tanaka spoke again.

"David Martinez, I have to admit that you do have some talents."

Tanaka stared into David's eyes, speaking very slowly.

"Congratulations, I hope that tomorrow, the day after tomorrow...every day after that, you can continue to be as good as you are today."

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After the rankings were announced, the lecture was completely over.

As Bramwell and Tanaka left one after another, the students also left one after another.

David walked through the crowd with a bit of suffering, and returned to the classroom with them.

After all, this incident had some impact, for example, it completely disrupted David's plan to make a fortune in muffled sound and slowly upgrade and add points, and he was forced to enter the sight of Arasaka Company and Lao Tanaka, as well as the female executive, Perkins The mother of Bramwell...

But no matter what, you can only take one step at a time and then talk about it, and do your own things well first.

In the afternoon class, David understood all the knowledge points in only ten minutes, and then spent the rest of the time continuing to study the puppet.

David already has a plan in mind for the transformation of the "target positioning" doll. He plans to integrate the intrusion communication program with the "target positioning" first, and then gradually upgrade after obtaining more puppets.

According to his idea, the transformed golem can locate the other party while allowing David to see what the other party sees, the communication in the brain and the computer, and the other party will become blind and deaf, and will have no impact on David's movements. I don't know.

Of course, this is just an idea, and even putting aside the technical limitations, he doesn't have the budget to buy more puppets.

After one afternoon's class, David felt his head start to ache again, and had to temporarily stop his research on puppet technology.

Finally, when it was time to leave school at night, David was about to go home as usual, when he suddenly received a message in his mind.

"David Martinez, please go to the principal's office immediately."

As for the principal of Arasaka Academy, the original owner didn't have a deep impression of him, only remembering that he was a short, middle-aged man with large green glasses, who rarely appeared in front of ordinary students.

When David came to the principal's office and opened the door to enter, he was surprised to find that his mother Gloria was also here.

"David, what's wrong with you?"

Seeing David, Gloria stood up anxiously from her chair. She walked to David, then turned to look at the principal.

"It's the way it is."

The headmaster adjusted his glasses, looked at David and said.

"A few days ago, David had some conflicts with his classmates and was injured by the other party."

"There is such a thing?!" Gloria was a little confused, she looked at David, and said with a little reproach: "Why didn't you tell me?"

"It's not a big deal, it's just scratched the skin."

David shrugged, he really didn't take this matter to heart.After the conflict with Tanaka, he immediately activated the system, so he didn't have the time to take care of Tanaka's mess.

If the headmaster hadn't mentioned it suddenly, he would have even forgotten it himself.

Volume 23: Chapter 23 Chapter [-]: Mother's Dream

The headmaster's expression was always calm. He stared at the mother and child in front of him, and only spoke again after David and Gloria finished talking.

"The responsibility for this matter is not on David."

His voice gradually slowed down and seemed very sincere.

"It was just a small quarrel, but classmate Tanaka hit someone. It's wrong to do so."

"I also notified Tanaka's parents, and his father entrusted me to convey his apology to David."

"I see." David nodded casually, and then asked, "Is that the only sentence? It doesn't sound sincere."

"Student Tanaka's father is a senior member of the college and has a very busy schedule."

Hearing what David said, the principal's tone became more sincere.

"He originally planned to apologize in person, but he really didn't have time, so I had to convey it and pay a sum of compensation to classmate David to express his apology."

"David, what are you talking about?"

Gloria next to him quickly pulled David's arm, and then said with a smile on her face, flattered.

"Please convey it to us as well. Thank you Mr. Tanaka for paying attention to this matter in his busy schedule. A little conflict between classmates is okay..."

David glanced at the corner of his mouth. Old Tanaka's excuse was too bad. He had just met him in the auditorium a few hours ago. If he really wanted to apologize, wouldn't he be able to do it then?

To be precise, it should be that the other party doesn't care what kind of reasons they use, and they just make a superficial gesture.

Although the principal's tone was very sincere, how much of what he said had been beautified.

Old Tanaka just didn't bother to come over to apologize in person, and it's even possible that after the lecture and test just now, he just learned about the incident a few days ago, so he sent a sum of compensation to settle the matter.

"...It's like this now, so if David and Ms. Gloria are willing to accept the apology and accept the compensation, this matter will be over."

"of course."

The sneer at the corner of David's mouth flashed, and gradually turned into an excited smile.

"Just like what mother said just now, asking the principal to convey it to us is just a trivial matter, and Minister Tanaka doesn't need to take it to heart."

"I knew David was a reasonable person."

The principal nodded, looked at Gloria, and said gently.

"David has been studying very hard recently and goes to the library every day. As long as he can keep up, I believe he will be able to join the company headquarters."

"Did you hear that, David, don't relax."

"Um……"

In the principal's room, the atmosphere is not harmonious. It is a scene where teachers, students and parents are enjoying themselves.

It was getting dark by the time David and Gloria left school and got into her battered little car to head home.

"You, if this kind of thing happens at school in the future, you must tell your mother immediately, did you hear?"

Gloria turned on the radio, and the stimulating music immediately filled the car.She quickly turned down the volume, then put her hands on the steering wheel, and continued talking to David while looking at the road ahead.

"No, don't let this kind of thing happen again in the future, let others talk if they want to talk, don't start a conflict."

"The principal said that you have been studying very hard recently, you must keep it up, and don't relax..."

The car started gradually, and with a roar full of noise, it drove towards the Santo Domingo area in the night.

Gloria kept talking, while David kept looking out the window without responding.

"... You must handle the relationship between classmates well, do you hear me?"

"Mom, I have a question."

At this time, David suddenly looked away and looked at Gloria in the driver's seat.

"Ok?"

"I was in the principal's office just now. Is it true?" David paused, and then continued: "Obviously knowing that the other party is not sincere, and knowing that the other party looks down on others, he still accepts the apology with trepidation."

The scenery outside the car window is constantly changing, and there are fewer and fewer colorful neon lights. In the darkness, only the dim street lights on the street are left.

Gloria didn't answer right away, but kept looking straight ahead, as if she was driving seriously.

She was silent for a while, and then spoke in a low voice.

"Of course I know what's going on. But David, in the circumstances, that's the only way to do it."

"We have to accept that apology because that's the way the world is and I don't want you to live like I am now."

Indeed, this has always been Gloria’s wish. She does not want her son to hang out on the streets and engage in those precarious and dangerous jobs. It is best to join the Arasaka Company and live a relatively stable and wealthy life.

This is a very simple and simple wish as a mother.

Neither the mother nor the son spoke anymore, and the car was quiet, only intermittent singing came from the radio.

At this time, they had completely left the noisy urban area and entered the range of Santo Domingo, and the window became silent, as if they had entered another world.

If you go straight to being a mercenary or something, maybe the money will come faster, right?

David stared at the night outside, his thoughts gradually diverging.

But if Gloria knew that her son had become a mercenary, even if it was a legend among mercenaries, she would not be happy or proud. She would only be worried and worried every day.

If according to my mother's dream, with my own ability, one day I can climb the Arasaka Tower, and even marry... er, marrying Arasaka Hanako is not impossible, and I can completely control this giant capital beast.

But that is not what I want, even if I can stand at the pinnacle of power and wealth, the dignity in my soul will not allow me to do so.

At this time, sporadic gunshots sounded in the distance, and David suddenly became alert. The scene in the animation where Gloria was affected by a street gunfight appeared in his mind, and he couldn't help becoming alert.

But nothing happened, he was overly worried, the car drove all the way to the downstairs of the building where the apartment was located, and stopped safely.

Although it was already dark, there were still many people gathered in small groups downstairs, most of them were buying food in front of various food stalls, and some were drunks who had drunk too much, one of them was covered in prosthetics. The big man leaned directly on the steps and fell asleep on the ground.

"Mr. Tanaka paid more than 3000 yuan in compensation. It's really generous." Gloria took off her seat belt and clicked her tongue: "I'll improve the food tonight. What do you want to eat?"

"Yakiniku or Oden?"

"Then let's eat barbecue. The one downstairs is quite good. I heard that the latest synthesis technology is used, and the taste is very different from real meat..."

The mother and son chatted one after another, and walked to the barbecue restaurant on the other side of the street.

Volume 24: Chapter 24 Chapter [-]: Is it a coincidence?

Compared to most places in Night City, life at the academy is pretty boring, with nothing to do other than go to classes and study.

The rich kids have their own circles, while the ordinary students are desperately enriching themselves, trying to become a stronger screw in the giant machine of Arasaka.

Of course, this place is also much safer than other places, and no one will make fun of the children of a large number of executives in Arasaka Company.

It was the end of another boring day of classes. When David walked out of the school gate after school, he first saw an intelligent defense robot guarding the gate, and there were security teams patrolling back and forth nearby.

Several luxury cars sped by, and David walked away from the college step by step along the sidewalk, and arrived at the subway station.

However, instead of getting off at the station closest to his home as usual, he sat for a while longer.

Gloria sent a message a few hours ago, and she will still be back very late today, so David decided to use this time to find some parts for making smart weapon prosthetics.

The old Tanaka's compensation amounted to [-] in total, and Gloria took out [-] of it as David's pocket money and a budget for various payment this month.

Although you can't buy any high-end goods with this money, it is enough to make some junk.

There was still one stop before getting off, David huddled in the corner of the car and dialed Regina's phone.

Kang Tao is the leader in the global smart weapon industry, and Regina, as a Chinese, may have more or less connections with Kang Tao.

After waiting for more than ten seconds, Regina answered the phone.

"Little guy, do you want to get rid of the company so soon?"

Regina's voice was as steady as ever, but she could tell that she was in a good mood. It seemed that after resigning from the radio station, her work as an intermediary gave her more vitality.

"If there are no accidents, I will stay there for a while." David knocked on the port behind his ear, but without making a sound, he replied in his brain: "I have other things to ask you for."

"Tsk, it's not surprising. I heard that you just got a big limelight. Could it be that you are going to be a conscientious company dog?" Regina asked with a smile.

"Your news is really well-informed."

David shook his head helplessly, and understood the meaning of the other party's teasing, but he still explained seriously.

"I won't be here for long, but right now, there's no better place."

"If that's the case, what do you want from me?" Regina chuckled a few times, then put her smile back into a serious tone.

"If it is the father and daughter, I have already arranged for them to go to a restaurant in Watson District. The Sixth Street Gang will not come to this area to cause trouble, and there will be no danger in a short time. As for the future, I believe they will arrange it themselves of."

"Thank you, I owe you a favor." David paused for a moment, then sighed slightly: "But I have to ask you one more thing... In terms of smart weapons, do you have any knowledge?"

"You mean... Bill's gun?"

After thinking for a while, Regina suddenly said.

"I do have a channel for this, and I can get cheap guided bullets. If you have enough pocket money, the ballistic coordination plug-in over there is also very affordable."

I can't afford it no matter how cheap it is...

David muttered something in his heart, and didn't even have the desire to ask the price.