Cyberpunk: 2075.

Chapter 140 118. Silly Goose

"It's time to share the money. It's time to share the money."

When the takeaway arrived, Carl had already completed the transaction with Blanca. Blanca was very interested in the Arasaka information in the chip, so he spent 30,000 euros to buy it from Carl. In total, he made 70,000 euros from this job.

After telling Jack and Oliver about the transaction between himself and Blanca, Carl transferred money to them, 23,000 euros to each person. As per the old rules, the extra 1,000 euros was just right to spend on takeout.

"Compared to the 2,000 euros I make working for Faraday, I can earn 23,000 euros from a job with Kako. The difference is too big."

Oliver looked at the Euros that arrived in his account and complained about Faraday's stingy middleman: "Fortunately, after that mission, we didn't plan to work for him anymore."

"In fact, if we deduct the transaction part and only count the commission, each of us should earn 13,000 euros."

Moreover, the difficulty of dealing with the Tiger Claw Gang is different from that of dealing with the Scavengers.

Although Carl thought so, he also doubted that based on the stinginess Faraday showed in the two hirings, even if the people to be dealt with were the Tiger Claw Gang, the money would not be that high.

"I don't know how Mann can do this."

Jack shook his head and took a bite of his takeaway pizza. "I don't think there's any need to cooperate with this kind of middleman."

"If you don't have a reputation and can't get any work, then you'll just have to suffer."

Carl said as he chewed his sausage and potato pizza, and then he ate it and felt the taste of the pizza in his mouth.
"Just like before, it's like chewing wet cardboard. But today, it's actually quite acceptable. This shop is not bad, Oliver. Remember to order more when you come back."

"Don't worry, Young Master will never forget the food records of Night City."

Oliver pointed his index finger at his head and said, "I remember everything."

"You can try eating it for a day when you have time, by the way, Jack."

Speaking of eating, Carl remembered something and called out to Jack.

"what's up?"

With a puzzled look on his face, Jack turned his head and saw Carl who had temporarily put down the pizza in his hand.

"Do you remember what we agreed on before?"

Carl's words left Jack a little unresponsive for a moment.

"What agreement?"

Jack was talking in a daze, but Oliver had already reacted. He walked to Jack's side and put his hands on Jack's shoulders and shook him: "Yes, didn't we agree before that we would meet after the intelligence mission of the Cybernetic King Kong is completed."

Oliver deliberately slowed down his voice, wanting Jack to recall and realize it himself. After hearing what Oliver said, Jack also recalled it.

"Are you talking about what I promised you before, that after this mission, we can gather at my house and I'll make you corn chips and tamales?"

“That’s not the most important thing.”

It's hard to imagine that this sentence would come from the mouth of Carl, who attaches great importance to food, but it is true. After wiping his hands on the paper that came with the pizza, Carl came over, and he and Oliver walked one after the other, rocking Jack like a rocking chair.

"The more important thing is other things. Don't tell me you forgot. You promised us that you will have to invite people when the time comes. In addition to Lao Wei, you have to invite others."

"Misty."

Under the shaking of Oliver and Carl, Jack finally said his girlfriend's name.

After hearing this, Oliver and Carl stopped shaking, but Jack's face showed a reserved look that was extremely inconsistent with his appearance:

"It's okay to wait. Didn't we say we could get together on Christmas? Today is December 5th, and there won't be many days until Christmas 25th."

"Is Jack Wells a man who can't keep his promise?"

Oliver's words, which were obviously meant to provoke Jack, made Jack silent.

His lips moved as if he wanted to say something, but he closed his mouth halfway. The expression on his face changed several times, showing nervousness and uneasiness, and finally, it turned into determination.

"Okay, then let's go to my house tonight and call Lao Wei and Misty!" "I've been waiting for you to say that!"

Carl acted very quickly and called Lao Wei.

"I'll contact Lao Wei."

"I'll go talk to Mrs. Wells."

Oliver also started communicating, and the two of them obviously left one person for Jack to notify.

"Hey, Lao Wei, are you free tonight? We are going to prepare today."

"Mrs. Wells, how was your day? We are going to prepare tonight."

Looking at Carl and Oliver who were communicating, Jack sighed but did not hesitate.

'Didi, beep.'

"drop."

"Jack?"

A familiar soft voice came from the other end of the line, and Jack, who heard it, became nervous again for some reason. His big heart, which he usually boasted about, beat a few times before he called out his girlfriend's name in a soft voice.

"Misty."

"what happened?"

Misty seemed to hear the remaining nervousness in Jack's voice, and said with a smile: "You must have some surprise to tell me. I just did a divination, and guess what it is. It told me that you will have family harmony and happiness in the future. I was just about to tell you this when you called."

Listening to his girlfriend's voice, Jack didn't know why the tension in his heart disappeared along with the smile, and then he couldn't help but smile:
"I really can't hide anything from you, Misty."

"Of course. I am the most powerful fortune teller in Night City."

Amid Misty's proud voice, Jack spoke:

"I want to have dinner with you tonight. Carl, Oliver, and Lao Wei will be there."

"That's great, I happen to be free tonight, will you pick me up?"

"Of course, by the way, Misty."

"Ok?"

"The location of the dinner tonight is my home."

"."

After Jack said this, Misty fell into silence for a rare moment. This was a rare moment of hesitation for her, who always seemed optimistic in her communications with Jack.

A few seconds later, under the nervous gaze of Carl and Oliver who had just finished their phone call, Jack heard Misty's voice.

"May I?"

It was a simple sentence, but it made the smile on Jack's face even brighter, and he answered firmly.

"Of course!"

Looking at the smile on Jack's face and listening to what Jack said, Carl and Oliver next to him turned their heads and looked at each other.

"Today is a good day."

"really."

The two of them were smiling and answering each other, just like a pair of idiots.

(End of this chapter)