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(I didn’t get home until half past ten, so I didn’t have time to split it into two chapters. The two chapters will be combined into one chapter with 4,000 words.)

Early the next morning, Ling Luxian thought he had gotten up early enough, but unexpectedly it was quite late.

I sat up and paused for a moment, letting my brain start working.

I looked around, but there was no one around me.

"you're awake?"

Seeing Ling Luxian sitting up, Taylor, who was maintaining his pistol, put down his work and greeted Ling Luxian.

"You haven't slept all night, don't you want to take a rest?"

"No, I'm used to it. I get claustrophobic whenever there's a roof over my head, unlike some people." Taylor shook his head.

"Haha, you mean Jacob, right?"

"Yes," Taylor said vividly, "someone's dream is good. 'Don't be shy, baby, have you ever been to Renfield?'

"My estate is full of great people." And some high-class people kept mumbling until daybreak."

Taylor looked a little helpless. It was true that he had to be more careful with such a teammate.

He might not even survive, but he was already fantasizing about picking up girls in a Rayfield.

"This guy is quite ambitious." Ling Luxian raised his eyebrows.

"Yes."

Ling Luxian looked around and asked, "Where is this guy? Why can't I see him?"

"There's another airdrop in Dogtown today, Jacob is out to step on the plates."

"Well, I'm the last one to get up."

Ling Lu scratched his messy hair and jumped off the bed.

"Where's Miles?"

"Miles is on the balcony now. If you want some coffee, just help yourself. I just made it." Taylor said as he reassembled the well-maintained pistol.

"Thanks brother."

Ling Luxian picked up the coffee and took a sip. The warm and bitter liquid slid down his throat, making him much more sober.

He walked to the balcony and saw Miles looking quietly into the distance.

"What are you looking at? You look so engrossed." Ling Luxian asked.

"When I observe the surrounding environment, I always feel that something is wrong today." Miles said with a frown.

Ling Luxian also looked out the window. It was drizzling today, washing away all traces of their presence yesterday.

All you could see outside were piles of smoke and some flames.

I don’t know if Hansen changed his plan at the last minute, but there wasn’t even a searching hovercraft in the sky.

Maybe he felt that Dogtown was his territory and he would be able to find Miles sooner or later?

"It looks like Hansen won't be able to find us these days."

"I'm talking about Song Zhaomei." Miles looked worried, holding a cigarette in his hand and puffing away. "She probably can't come."

Ling Luxian could see her worry, and there were a lot of cigarette butts on the ground, which was a sign of extreme anxiety.

I didn't see Miles smoking any cigarettes along the way yesterday. Even if it was to avoid the search of the Hellhounds, he could have smoked one yesterday to survive in this shelter.

This shows that Miles is not a heavy smoker, but the cigarette butts on the ground and the cigarette in her hand all show her anxiety.

Ling Luxian lay on the balcony with her, looking at the rain outside.

“I said yesterday that Song Zhaomei might have been arrested.

You saw it yourself, how many people Kurt Hansen sent to capture you. And Song Zhaomei was counterattacked by the wandering AI, and she probably fell into a coma.

In addition, Hansen did not send anyone to continue the search today, which further confirms the fact that Song Zhaomei may have been arrested."

After a series of analysis, Ling Luxian convinced Miles.

Miles finished his cigarette in one gulp, threw the butt downstairs, propped his chin with both hands, and said gloomily: "It is possible, and this is what I am most worried about."

"Why? Are you afraid that she will betray you?" Ling Luxian joked with Miles.

The lark is a well-known slave of three families... no, three surnames.

Presumably, Miles was also aware of Song Zhaomei's situation and was somewhat worried that he would be betrayed by Song Zhaomei.

"This is not the time to joke, Pilot." Miles said to Ling Luxian righteously, "I must find her. I can't leave her alone behind enemy lines."

"Sorry, I was distracted."

Ling Luxian apologized to Miles, saying that he shouldn't have criticized Miles like that.

In any case, Miles still has some conscience.

wrong!

Ling Luxian became more alert. Could it be that this woman was deliberately showing off in front of him?

According to Miles' subsequent callous behavior, she shouldn't have such feelings.

Come to think of it, politicians' words are deceiving. Ling Luxian was not careful and fell into Miles's trap.

Even Johnny Silverhand didn't believe such nonsense.

After Song Zhaomei went offline, Ling Luxian had already lifted the ban on Johnny Silverhand.

He was not very satisfied with Ling Luxian's decision yesterday.

Johnny Silverhand felt that he should have shot Miles when he found her yesterday.

Coupled with Song Zhaomei's words, Johnny Silverhand didn't believe it at all. He always felt that this "lark" was hiding something, this was his intuition.

It turned out that Johnny Silverhand's intuition was very accurate. Song Zhaomei was indeed hiding something and trying to hide it from everyone.

"Today's big-headed soldiers still believe this kind of bullshit."

Johnny Silverhand was dismissive of Miles's words. He didn't believe a word of it. It wasn't prejudice, but he had had enough of the lies of these politicians.

"I know Johnny, don't worry, I won't be fooled by her."

Ling Luxian comforted Johnny Silver's hand and continued to listen to what Miles said next.

"I'm just reminding you, never believe the lies of these politicians, otherwise don't say I didn't remind you if you suffer any loss."

Oh, yes, what do those who are fooled by politicians gain?

A huge sum of five thousand euros!

Miles was unaware of the discussion Ling Luxian and Johnny Silvershou were having in their minds, and continued speaking her words.

"We have to help her no matter what happens."

"Then let's talk about your alternative plan."

"It's not a plan, it's a person! Someone we need urgently." Miles straightened up and looked at Ling Luxian, "This person's name is Solomon Reed. Seven years ago, he was the head of our intelligence agency in Night City.

At that time, Song Zhaomei was a member of his team. After the unification war ended, Solomon entered the undercover state.

Therefore, he should be in Dog Town now. Li De is a very principled person. No matter what kind of threats or inducements, he never gives up his principles.

Now, he is the only one we can trust.”

Listen, it's so well said.

Going into a latent state?

Such a loyal and powerful intelligence chief. Shouldn't he be brought back to Washington, promoted and made rich, and be in charge of one side's intelligence work?

How did it enter a latent state?

Oh, Ling Luxian almost forgot. Miles signed the Erwin Agreement after the Unification War.

One of the terms of the agreement is Arasaka's return to Night City and a settlement with Militech.

But negotiations are conditional, and Arasaka's condition is that Miles abandon all agents who have infiltrated Night City.

Arasaka then took revenge on these secret agents.

Miles didn't just give up. Her brother Song Zhaomei issued an order to give Solomon Reed false information.

Lure Solomon Reed into a trap where countless Arasaka agents were lying in ambush.

In the final analysis, Solomon Reed was betrayed by Miles. Now that she is in trouble, she still has the nerve to continue to look for Reed.

Ling Luxian really felt sorry for Li Deming. It was really unlucky for him to have such a boss.

Ling Luxian did not show his sympathy for Li De or his disgust for Miles, he just said.

"Oh, Solomon Reed? I've heard of him."

"you have heard?"

Miles was shocked. A CIA agent, the head of intelligence. You actually heard of this. What kind of joke is this?

"Yes." Ling Luxian nodded, "I have a mercenary under my command who once participated in the Unification War. His partner is Solomon Reed, and according to him, Reed is a very capable person.

At first, Reed invited him to be an agent of the CIA. But he got tired of it and came to Night City to become a mercenary. "

"That's quite a coincidence. Since you've heard of him, it will be easier." Miles nodded thoughtfully.

Ling Luxian asked: "Li De sounds like your trump card, why didn't you play it out earlier?"

Miles replied seriously: "Pilot, activating sleeper agents is not an easy task."

Ling Luxian snorted in his heart.

"Humph, you just talk nicely. You're just afraid that Li De will come and punish you after he knows you exist."

Ling Lu was mumbling inwardly, while Miles was still talking to himself, "You need a dog whistle."

At this point, Miles was stunned for a moment, then quickly reacted and spoke naturally.

"I mean the signal that Li De receives. Don't tell Li De that I called him a dog whistle. That's not nice.

This was a secret communications channel, accessible only near Caliente's store, that the IA had used before the war.

The access code should be...0931."

Johnny Silverhand was originally sitting, but when he heard what Miles, the bastard, had let slip, he stood up suddenly.

"Fuck, this idiot is quite quick at making up his mind, he is indeed a master of talking."

Ling Luxian really felt sorry for Li Deming. From the beginning to the end, he did nothing wrong.

Some people say that Solomon Reed was a "faithful dog," and even Miles thought so. Otherwise, he would not have named Reed's receiving signal a dog whistle.

But did Li De do anything wrong? Isn't loyalty to one's country something that should be strongly encouraged? There is really nothing to criticize.

Only his actions, giving everything for the new America, but getting nothing and being repeatedly backstabbed, are wrong, and only the government he gave everything for is wrong.

Out of anger at his lack of fighting spirit, people gave him the title of "loyal dog". How sad it is.

Johnny Silverhand had seen through this a long time ago, so he deserted early on, and then burned his own body in order to rebel against the company system.

Ling Luxian took a deep breath, suppressed the anger in his heart, and said to Miles: "No matter what, we have to use this so-called dog whistle to contact Li De first."

"Here's this." Miles took out a presidential commemorative coin, placed it on Ling Luxian's balcony, and said, "He will verify your identity first, and then use this.

This means you are one of ours, and the bureau will create a new file for you."

"What the hell?"

When Miles took out the commemorative coin, Johnny Silverhand had already walked over.

This situation seemed familiar to Johnny Silverhand.

"Refuse her, Pilot. No matter what she says next, refuse her. Let me guess, I'll bet you a cigarette, is she going to ask you to take an oath next?"

"Wait a minute, am I your agent too?"

"Yes." Miles asked tentatively: "Do you want to be serious? Take an oath?"

Miles can't wait to get a talent like Ling Luxian. No matter what, she wants to bring Ling Luxian under her command.

Not to mention his personal strength, his hacking skills, which are stronger than Song Zhaomei's, can make him another cyber killer in the new America.

It is full of tactical and strategic value.

It would be even better if Ling Luxian could follow my words and swear to join the Joint Intelligence Bureau.

If she doesn't join, then she will have to resort to some tricks.

"Haha, I guessed right."

Ling Luxian picked up the commemorative coin and looked at it in his hand. "Secret communication line, presidential commemorative coin, do you want another red rose? James Bond?"

"This is to save your life, Pilot." Miles said solemnly: "As long as Reed doesn't believe 100% that you are sent by me, he will kill you immediately."

"It's still unclear who wants whose life." Ling Luxian muttered.

Being so close, Miles also heard what Ling Luxian said. He felt helpless. Judging from Ling Luxian's fighting ability, the person who would die would indeed be Li De.

Ling Luxian looked at Johnny Silvershou with interest, "Johnny, what if I swear to the New America?"

Ling Luxian just wanted to see what Johnny Silverhand would do next.

"Fuck, Pilot, you are not serious, are you?" Johnny Silverhand said, "Fuck, you think this is a training class at the Angry Youth Summer Camp, boy soldier?"

After saying that, Johnny Silverhand saluted Ling Luxian with an American military salute, then his hand gesture turned into a pistol and shot himself in a mockery of Ling Luxian.

Ling Luxian said jokingly, "There was not a moment of mourning for Johnny Silverhand. The next person to arrive on the battlefield was Donny Silverhand."

After teasing Johnny Silverhand, Ling Luxian had enough fun.

Ling Luxian tossed the presidential commemorative coin in his hand and said, "Forget it. Taking the oath is a very serious matter. I need to think about it before making a decision."

Miles realized that he couldn't fool Ling Luxian, so he shrugged and said, "It's up to you. This request is too sudden, I understand."

Even though Ling Luxian did not take the oath with her, in order to win over Ling Luxian, she still uploaded his personal information to the CIA database.

Of course, it is the virtual information of Ling Luxian’s current identity, not his original information.

Otherwise, it would be a huge joke if the president of Kang Tao's Night City branch became a new CIA agent.

Taking advantage of the opportunity when Miles uploaded his information, Ling Luxian secretly invaded the database of the CIA and planted a hidden card.

Miles saw that Ling Luxian did not refuse him from uploading his information, so he nodded and said, "Welcome to the Joint Intelligence Bureau. Good luck, Pilot. Don't get caught by those beasts."