"Come and inspect the goods."
Pushing the packaged Sianwistan in front of Mann, Gloria smiled and motioned for him to inspect the goods.
"Well, I've been looking forward to this big baby for a long time."
Opening the package, Mann saw the Sian Westan he had longed for.
Just by looking at the outside, you can tell that it is not simple.
After a measurement and verification, it can be determined that there is no problem with this Sian Westan. It is military grade and has no number. You can imagine its value.
"Speaking of which, we haven't seen each other for a while. Gloria, how have you been lately?"
While Mann was inspecting the goods, Dolio took the initiative to speak to Gloria.
"As always, when you're lucky you get some good stuff."
Sighing, Gloria couldn't help showing a hint of helplessness in her eyes.
Although she has to deal with a bunch of corpses every day, there are only a few times when she can get something. Especially like this time in Si'anwistan, she doesn't know if it happens twice a year.
However, it would be nice to have this. For other professions similar to hers, there is no such opportunity to increase income.
"What about you, how are you doing lately?"
"We are still the same, but recently we made a lot of money by doing a big job and met an interesting boss."
"Interesting boss?"
Looking at Dolio, Gloria looked confused.
"Yes, a very interesting man."
After putting away Sianwistan, Mann also raised his head and smiled.
In his opinion, Xu Qingshan is a very special person. If he had to choose one word to describe him, it would be interesting.
The time I spent working for him was the most comfortable mission ever.
Weapons and equipment, logistical supplies, high rewards, relaxation in the villa... I don’t know if I will have the opportunity to pick up a character like this in the future.
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At noon, underground of Arasaka Building.
"'Guard your soul', the shrine, haha, it's just a prison for the soul."
Looking at the shrine built by Saburo Arasaka, Xu Qingshan pursed his lips in disdain.
'Guard Your Soul' is a project promoted by Saburo Arasaka in the game and was officially launched one year after David's death.
Its consciousness extraction technology matured fifty years ago, but the subsequent technology was not perfected and the project was delayed for a long time.
The content of the project is just like the name of the project, which is to protect the soul, digitize the soul and store it in the shrine, and then Arasaka will find a suitable body for him to be reborn.
The mikoshi is the 'database' where Saburo Arasaka stores his data consciousness.
Many people in Night City have heard of the shrine, but no one knows that the shrine is located beneath the Arasaka Tower in Night City, where a lot of consciousness data is stored.
I have to say that Saburo Arasaka is really a qualified capitalist.
Not only is it vigorously developing 'cyber immortality', it enables the soul to be reborn digitally.
They are not satisfied with the reality of enslaving the people at the bottom, they even want to enslave their souls.
'Guarding your soul', to put it nicely, is to digitize the soul of the dying person and store it in the shrine, waiting for a suitable body to appear.
To put it bluntly, it means that the dying person gives everything he owns to Arasaka and becomes Arasaka's private property.
After purchasing this service, the customer becomes an object, loses his human rights and freedom.
"However, if you think about it from another perspective, there is actually nothing wrong with it for some people."
Anyway, after the soul is digitized, it still has its original consciousness and memory, and can live forever, which is very worthwhile.
But having said that, since his soul was sold to Arasaka, it’s hard to say whether he can come back or whether he will be himself when he returns.
So, if you think about it deeply, this is a very scary thing.
The dead people are not dead, and the living people are not themselves. It’s very confusing.
"Queen, has the data been copied?"
After withdrawing his thoughts, Xu Qingshan spoke.
He came to the Arasaka Building for sightseeing, but the Queen did not. Some of Arasaka's data could only be obtained through physical connection, including the 'Cyber Immortality' developed by Saburo Arasaka.
"Has been completed."
As soon as Xu Qingshan finished speaking, the Queen's voice sounded from the earphones.
"Well done."
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At 5:30 in the evening, Watson District-Chengbei Industrial Zone-Long Beach North intersection.
"Brother, I'm going out."
"Go, go, remember to come back early and don't stay overnight."
Pyrrha's voice sounded in the room when she heard her sister Rebekah was about to go out.
In addition to his voice, there was also the sound of mechanical operation. When Rebecca heard it, she already knew that her brother was researching weapons.
Click~
After closing the door, Rebecca jumped up and left.
Tonight, she made an appointment with Xu Qingshan to have a drink in the next life. From the pace of her walk, it was clear that she was very happy.
A pair of ponytails flicked back and forth, as if one could feel the owner's excitement.
"It's just you and me today. Let's see if I don't catch you."
With a smile on her lips and firm eyes, Rebecca had an intuition that something would be gained tonight.
Compared to Rebecca's happiness, Pila, the left-behind old man, sighed helplessly.
"Sister, I don't know whether it's good or bad that you like him. Brother, I can only wish you happiness."
Pyrrha raised her head and glanced in the direction of the door, her eyes were very complicated.
He didn't know whether it was good or bad for his sister to like that guy Xu Qingshan.
Xu Qingshan... is a very nice person. He treats others without any airs. He is handsome and rich. His smile is like the warm sun in winter, not harsh but gentle.
Sincere, confident and fearless.
But that's why Pila was worried. Xu Qingshan was too perfect in his eyes, and any woman would be attracted to him. His luxurious weapons research and development room was so exciting.
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Watson District, Afterlife Nightclub.
"What do you want to have today, Johnny,... or something else."
In front of the bar, Claire asked Xu Qingshan with a smile.
"Vodka in a bullet glass with ice and coke."
"??"
After listening to Xu Qingshan's words carefully, several question marks popped up in Claire's head.
She has never heard of this combination. Could it be that she is ignorant.
"Are you sure it's 'vodka in a bullet glass with ice and cocoa'?"
"Yeah, that's right."
Xu Qingshan nodded, indicating that that was the wine he wanted.
Vodka, ice, and cola in a bullet glass, this is a drink called 'David Martinez'.
Although it is unlucky for him to drink before David is dead, after seeing David today, he suddenly wanted to drink.
It's unlucky or something, so just go cool down.
But speaking of which, David doesn't know how to drink carbonated drinks. He definitely didn't drink this recipe himself. It was most likely reserved for Lucy.
"Okay, as long as you're happy with it."
After smiling, Claire began to skillfully mix drinks.
Take out the bullet cup, add vodka and ice cubes, add a little cola, and quickly and smoothly, you will have a glass of 'David Martinez'.
"Here's your 'vodka with ice and coke in a bullet glass,' take it."
"Thanks."
After thanking him, Xu Qingshan took the 'David' handed over by Claire.
"Isn't your little girlfriend here?"
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