Santo Domingo at night.
This is the old city of Night City, which is both an industrial center and a residential area. A secret base of Mann and his gang is located here.
Today, Mann received a call from an old friend.
"Gloria, we've run out of money again."
After answering the call, Mann said with a smile.
They have worked together many times and are old friends who know each other very well.
Usually when Gloria contacted him, she wanted to ship the goods, and at the same time, she also implicitly conveyed that she had spent all the money.
Although I don’t know why she spent money so quickly, it does not affect the transaction between them.
"Haha, yes, you also know my consumption."
Gloria smiled bitterly, her tone also quite helpless.
She can get a lot of money from every transaction, but if she wants her son to stay in Arasaka Academy to continue his studies, this is just enough to sustain her.
However, for the sake of her son's future, it doesn't matter no matter how hard or tired she is.
"Understand it, tell me what good thing it is this time."
"Military-grade Sianwestan."
"What! Say something else!"
"I know you're surprised Mann, but what I'm trading for is a military-grade Sianwistan."
This time she took a huge risk to get it. She believed that Mann could "acquire" this deal. After all, no cyberpunk could resist the charm of Sian Westan.
Even installing and using SANWISTEIN can put a severe strain on the body.
"I'm really surprised. I didn't expect it to fall into your hands. I'm really lucky."
Military-grade Sianwistan, this is a good thing that can only be found. It is n times stronger than ordinary prosthetics. I didn't expect that my old friend would be so powerful this time.
To be honest, he was moved, and not just in an ordinary way.
Even if it was a massive hemorrhage this time, even if he had earned it from Xu Qingshan during this period, he would still take it.
"Isn't it exciting? I knew you would like it."
After hearing Mann's words, Gloria breathed a sigh of relief in her heart.
Although she believed that Mann could not resist the charm of Sian Westan, accidents sometimes happened by chance, and now she felt at ease.
"You guessed it right, I'm really moved. I'll take it for the highest price."
Mann waved his hand with great pride.
Isn't it just a little Sean Westan? Mann can afford it.
And as a friend, he directly offered the highest price.
"The boss is very generous, but I have a 'small' request before closing the deal."
Gloria was a little embarrassed when she said that. Mann was obviously good enough, but there was no way. Forced by reality, now the washing machine at home was in arrears, and she needed money.
"We are all old friends, so just say so."
"Um... that's it... um... can you transfer the money first? I promise to hand over Si'an Westan to you later!"
Blushing with shame, Gloria herself felt very embarrassed.
When they do this, they pay cash on delivery, and they have to inspect the goods before payment.
It is very taboo to pay first and then ship the goods. Reputation is not feasible in Night City.
"Okay, can the money still be transferred to the previous account?"
After a moment of silence, Mann agreed to Gloria's 'little' request.
He was willing to believe his old friend. Maybe she was really in trouble, otherwise she wouldn't have taken the risk that was countless times greater than before to steal the military-grade Sianwistan.
Even if you are really cheated, then...
"Well, yes. Thank you Mann, I don't know how to thank you enough."
Gloria sincerely thanked Mann. There are few people in Night City who can do this.
"You're welcome, we're all friends."
As he spoke, Mann quickly transferred the money to Gloria.
"I transferred the money, please take a look."
"I saw it. Thank you very much. The pickup address is still the same."
Looking at the skyrocketing balance, Gloria couldn't hide her joy.
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"Who are you talking to for so long?"
Beside Mann, Dorio stared at Mann with a smile.
"Gloria, our old friend."
"Is she short of money again?"
Hearing Gloria, Dolly O asked casually.
"She was not short of money that time."
As he spoke, Mann smiled and spread his hands.
Gloria is notoriously short of money, and every transaction with her involves a large amount, but it doesn't last long.
"Yeah, I don't know why she is so short of money."
To be honest, Dorio was quite curious as to why Gloria was so short of money, but considering that it was the other party's privacy, and she knew that it couldn't be said without guessing.
"However, this time it feels like she is even more short of money, and she has actually reached the point where she has to pay first."
"Did you pay? The full amount?"
"Oh, yes."
"What did you buy?"
"Military Sianwistan."
Bang~
As soon as he finished saying "Sian Westan", Mann received a heavy blow from Dorio on the head.
"Exactly how much it cost."
Looking at Mann, Dorio looked helpless.
You are still like this. Why did I follow you wholeheartedly in the first place? You are such a bastard.
"***EUR."
Facing Dorio, Mann could only smile politely, and then told how much he spent.
It wasn't much, that is, it cost 70% of what he earned from Xu Qingshan. He felt it was worth it.
"Okay, it's still the highest price. You are really generous."
"Okay, Gloria, you know it's okay."
Bang~
Another punch hit Mann's head, making a moderate metal impact sound.
"Not even Gloria. You must discuss it with me next time."
"Yes, yes, I will definitely discuss this with you next time."
Mann understood what his wife said. She agreed to transfer money to Gloria, but she was a little unhappy when the money was transferred without consulting her.
Originally, he wanted to discuss it first, but considering that Dorio might think too much, plus he earned more this time... anyway, due to various reasons, he failed to do it.
This time, it was indeed his fault.
"This time...are you still going to pretend to yourself?"
The mood gradually calmed down, and Dorio asked the question that she had never wanted to mention.
Although Mann's body has never been the same, as the number of prosthetics increases, especially prosthetics like Sean Westan, the physical and mental load will increase rapidly.
Cyberpunks can turn into cybercrazy at any time.
"Yes, put it on for me, no problem."
There was a calm smile on his face, as if he didn't take the threat of Si'an Westan into consideration at all.
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Now, here is an important piece of news. The whereabouts of the military-grade Siamwestein found in the body of former Lieutenant James Jorace is still unknown. Anyone who provides information will be rewarded...
"The dead Lieutenant James Jorace, the disappeared Sean Westan,...the story begins."
Listening to the news inserted in the advertisement, Xu Qingshan raised a smile.
Because of his intrusion, the gang has now become darlings, and Gloria Martinez and David Martinez may have a new destiny.
If the car accident hadn't happened, if David's mother Gloria hadn't died, would David still have become a legend in Night City?
The answer is, no.
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