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"I've obtained the internal map of the biotechnology company building, and I've confirmed the location of the target data. I'll send it to you."

The woman with the cat-headed head was efficient and decisive. Her pupils changed color as she began transmitting data to Ke Ling and the other two.

She has a pair of light blue eyes with pink pupils in the center, but when performing network calculations, her pink pupils turn green.

"The whole process will be very fast. It will take 2 minutes to open the door downstairs, 2 minutes to go upstairs to the target room, 5 minutes to transfer the file (but it should be faster), and 2 minutes to go downstairs and leave. We will try to finish the task within 10 minutes."

As she transmitted the data, Sasha said that she didn't think the task was difficult; it was just about getting some information.

Looking at the map Sasha sent over, along with the best route of action, retreat route, and estimated time marked on it, Ke Ling and the other two couldn't help but look at each other in bewilderment.

"This is a professional and reliable program!"

Jack Wells searched for words and finally found these two, plus a thumbs up, in his meager vocabulary.

"What do you need us to do?"

V touched her nose. The dashing street girl was now somewhat embarrassed because she felt that the 100,000 was too hot to handle.

"One person will keep watch downstairs, one will ensure the evacuation route is effective, and one will travel with you. Is this arrangement acceptable?"

Ke Ling asked, which could be described as squeezing in the gaps and forcibly inserting the three of them into Sasha's plan.

"no problem."

Sasha readily nodded. Although she believed she could manage on her own, she had no objections since it was arranged by the client.

"When to act?"

Jack Wells asked a question. He checked the time; it was only a little past 4 a.m. If the task could be completed in 10 minutes, then it would be enough time.

"Tomorrow, tomorrow, I need to go back and catch up on my sleep."

However, Sasha waved her hand, not in a hurry to go, and yawned as she spoke.

"No problem, let's wait until tomorrow. I have something to do anyway."

Ke Ling was the first to raise his hand in agreement, for a simple reason: by the time they took action early tomorrow morning, his time-travel ability would have cooled down again.

It's practically a foregone conclusion that something unexpected will happen during this operation, so this can be considered as taking precautions.

Although Ke Ling couldn't recall what caused the accident, Sasha's mission had indeed gone wrong, otherwise she wouldn't have died.

Ke Ling insisted on waiting for the time travel function to cool down before taking action, not because she was only thinking of herself, nor because she was only thinking that she could escape no matter what happened.

His plan was that no matter what unexpected happened, with the ability to travel through time as a backup, he could stay behind to cover the retreat and let his three companions leave first.

"Well then, see you three tomorrow."

After finishing their business, Sasha got up and left without hesitation, smiling as she said goodbye to Ke Ling and the other two.

"See you tomorrow."

Ke Ling waved to Sasha, as did V and Jack Wells.

""

After Sasha left, the atmosphere in the booth became somewhat quiet.

"This money feels like it was given to me for free."

V rubbed her red hair and said with some emotion, "I've never done such an easy job before."

Before, when I was working, I had to fight to the death with people for those few thousand euros.

She never made many plans, just made sure she had enough ammunition. The enemies were either cleaners or other gang members, and she would fight them as soon as she met them.

"This girl looks young, but she's really professional."

Jack Wells also remarked that this was the first time he had taken on such a big job and experienced something like this.

"Don't get too excited, guys. Sasha's plan looks perfect, but you don't really think that the biotechnology building is some kind of street park where you can just walk in and out as you please, do you?"

Ke Ling poured cold water on the two of them. He knew something unexpected was going to happen, and naturally hoped that V and Jack Wells would be on their guard.

"You're right, Ke Ling, a company dog's den isn't a park."

Jack Wells immediately became serious. No matter how perfect the plan was, it still needed to be implemented.

After all, they were trying to break into the office building of a giant company; who knows what might happen?

"I don't know why, but I have this conflicting feeling that I'm afraid we won't be able to help, but I'm also afraid that we might actually need to help."

V smiled. This is probably what it feels like to team up with others.

Of course, we don't need their help. It would be best to complete the task perfectly, since they won't be shortchanged on money anyway.

The two were so moved that they forgot all about exploring the Rebirth Bar they had been longing to visit.

"We should go now, guys. Make sure you recharge during the day so you don't get sleepy while working at night."

Looking at the time, Ke Ling couldn't sit still any longer. It was almost dawn, and if she didn't leave soon, she would have to stay here all day.

Compared to the Rebirth Bar, Ke Ling felt it was safer to stay at the Wild Wolf Bar.

After all, this is someone else's territory, while Wolf Bar is Mrs. Wells's territory, and everyone in Heywood has to give Mrs. Wells face.

"No rush, let's play a little longer. We haven't really experienced the atmosphere of the Rebirth Bar yet."

However, unlike Ke Ling, who was eager to leave, Jack Wells and V were not so keen on going.

I've finally managed to come to Laisheng Bar, and I've just made some money, so I have to make the most of Laisheng Bar's services.

"Look! That old woman, Roger, the boss of the Next Life, the most powerful middleman in Night City!"

Jack Wells pointed furtively, looking excited, as if he had met some important person.

Ke Ling and V looked in the direction he pointed and indeed saw a silver-haired woman wearing a yellow coat.

Ke Ling was certainly familiar with this person; he was Johnny Silverhand's old flame, the king of middlemen in Night City, and an idol of cyber vagrants.

Compared to becoming Johnny Silverhand, probably more people would prefer to become Rogue, after all, that old woman has lived to this day and is doing very well.

However, judging from her appearance alone, Roger doesn't look like an old woman in her seventies or eighties. She looks to be around forty years old and still has a charming appearance.

"Jack, V, it's time to go. It's almost dawn. I have a genetic problem after the modification. I can't be exposed to sunlight. If I am, it will be worse than death."

Ke Ling gritted her teeth and said to the two people in front of her, "Now is not the time to worry about whether Rogge still has his charm."

Since he'll be teaming up with V and Jack Wells, he can't hide his fear of light anymore; he needs to find an excuse first.

""

Upon hearing this, both Jack Wells and V were taken aback, clearly confused by Ke Ling's words.

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Chapter 33 Survival in Night City is Hard-Won

"This"

V opened his mouth, quite surprised, unsure of what to say.

"Brother, your level isn't high enough, you're even afraid of the light."

After a moment of surprise, Jack Wells quickly realized what was going on and made a joke.

"There's nothing I can do, I'm already doing my best to upgrade."

Ke Ling shrugged, like a little bear, and accepted Jack Wells' joke; he was telling the truth.

"Let's go quickly then. Let's take you home first. Ke Ling, where do you live?"

V stood up abruptly, abandoning the idea of ​​staying at the Rebirth Bar a little longer; there would be plenty of opportunities in the future.

"Forehead"

Ke Ling was embarrassed; he had no home and was living in the Wild Wolf Bar.

"Oh right, you just arrived in Night City and haven't found a place to stay yet, right?"

Before Ke Ling could say anything, V slapped her forehead and suddenly realized that Ke Ling had told her before that she knew Ke Ling had just arrived in Night City.

"That's right. I spent the whole day at the Wild Wolf Bar yesterday and was just about to look for a place to live."

Ke Ling readily admitted that he was currently a homeless person in Night City, but now that he had money, finding a place to stay shouldn't be too difficult.

“Come with me, let’s be neighbors. I have an apartment here that’s vacant.”

V didn't hesitate and extended an invitation to Ke Ling, whose place had only recently made room available.

As for how the space was vacated? Naturally, the tenant died. This kind of thing is all too common; her neighbors have changed several times already.

"That would be great."

Ke Ling's eyes lit up. This was great! Being neighbors with V would mean they could look out for each other.

Besides, Ke Ling is very familiar with the area where V lives, almost as familiar as V is with it.

V lives in the small Chinatown of Watson District, in the super skyscraper H10.

Watson District is one of the most chaotic and disorderly areas in Night City, so rent is relatively cheap.

"The most basic package is 1000, which only provides the most basic furniture, such as a bed, well, that's all."

The three of them got up and left. As they walked out, V explained to Ke Ling the various expenses required for renting the apartment.

On this point, only V has the right to speak, because Jack Wells didn't live in that kind of apartment; he lived in a converted garage.

Compared to V, who was truly penniless, Jack Wells at least had a mother, Mrs. Wells, who owned a bar, so his life was more comfortable than V's.

After leaving the Rebirth Bar, the three got into V's used Galina and headed towards the super skyscraper H10.

The Rebirth Bar is also located in Little Chinatown, not far from V's apartment; it's just a short drive away.

"Let me put it this way, don't think you can stay here for 1000 unless you do nothing, don't watch TV, don't listen to the news, and don't even use electricity or water."

V continued talking the whole way, clearly very resentful. She counted on her fingers one by one, her little mouth chattering away.

"Power outlets, TV, radio, refrigerator, washing machine, private telephone, internet service, everything has to be rented, the rental fee is between 20 and 50 a month, and usage is charged separately, even the damn door lock has to be rented for an extra 100!"

At this point, V looked utterly bewildered.

"Can you believe it? If you don't pay to rent a lock, they'll leave your door open all the time! But if you do pay to rent a lock, you have to keep renewing the fee, otherwise they'll lock the door and not let you in!"