Chapter 280

"It just so happens that your next target is Tanaka, a high-ranking member of Arasaka. Perhaps you can get information about this Amazon from him."

"The reward is the same as I just said, but if there is a way to get detailed information and data about this thing, the reward this time will be doubled."

"What do you think?"

"..."

After speaking, the room fell into silence.

Faraday did not urge, but just quietly enjoyed the pleasure brought by the precious cigar.

And Manin, who was sitting there, thought about the gains and losses.

Although it is certain that Faraday, the son of a bitch, must have hidden some information, but even if he asked, the bastard would not let go.

Not to mention that the temptation of doubling the reward directly is too great, and what they are going to do has a lot of overlap with their current plan.

This is a win-win situation... at least on the surface.

After a few minutes of silence, Manin finally nodded.

"Very good, then I will wait for your good news."

Faraday extinguished the cigar in his hand with satisfaction, and then left with two of his bodyguards.

Chapter 348 To the Great Mother

David has experienced what it feels like to be debt-free.

With the work he has done during this period, he has finally paid off the medical expenses that Man Yin paid for him...but it is only medical expenses.

The money from the military-grade Sian Westin is still a long way off, not to mention the favors owed to him for taking care of him during this period...this cannot be measured with simple money.

But no matter what, what happened during this period did make him think that he was in the abyss, like riding a rocket, soaring into the sky.

But the good times did not last long.

What happened immediately afterwards made him feel like he fell back to the ground with a "bang".

Good news: Mom woke up.

Bad news: Mom woke up.

"..."

"..."

The confrontation between mother and son made the atmosphere in the clinic a little cold. Even veterans like Man Yin and Dolio felt uncomfortable.

The only person who was not affected was probably K, who was enjoying it and watching the fun by the stairs.

There was a cup of cold coffee in front of each of them, but no one wanted to drink it.

"Mom..."

"David! This is not negotiable!"

Before he could speak, Gloria interrupted him with a tone of rejection.

And the latter became visibly depressed.

As if she found that her words were a bit too heavy, Gloria sighed helplessly.

"I know it's not easy for you during this period, but the principal has sent me a message. The school will no longer pursue your responsibility for beating and damage, and will also apply for a scholarship for you..."

She persuaded David earnestly, trying to get him to return to Arasaka Academy.

In fact, when she woke up and learned that David not only beat his classmates after she was injured and unconscious, but also dropped out of school to become a cyberpunk, Gloria felt a deep sense of powerlessness.

Not to mention, she also knew that David pressed the military-grade Sian Westin she stole into his body...

That kind of thing is not something a normal person should touch!

"Anyway, as long as you apologize to the classmates who were beaten..."

"I don't want it."

"!?"

As if she thought she had heard it wrong, Gloria looked at her son in disbelief, who was wearing her corpse carrier uniform.

"I said I don't want it!"

As if he had really made up his mind, David raised his head and looked at Gloria with unprecedented seriousness.

"Sorry, Mom, but I won't apologize to Katsuo, and I won't go back to Arasaka Academy!"

"You...what are you talking about?" Gloria's voice trembled a little, and she felt a cold feeling all over her body, as if she was falling into an ice cave.

"...If you don't go back, how can you join Arasaka? If you can't join Arasaka, how can you become an elite? With your talent, you can climb to the top of Arasaka Tower..."

Although she tried her best to stabilize her mentality, everyone could hear her collapse at this time.

"Then I won't go!"

"Anyway, I don't fit in with them. Even if I try harder, I have never been looked down upon by them. It's better to..."

Pah!

Before she finished speaking, a slap fell on David's face.

As Gloria's tears flowed down her eyes, a crisp voice rang out in the living room of the clinic.

But this action did not change David's mind.

He still looked at his mother unyieldingly.

"..."

Gloria realized what she had done belatedly, her hands froze in mid-air, and she was a little at a loss.

But when she met David's persistent eyes, her heart trembled again.

"Well, let me say one thing, Gloria... um!"

Maine seemed to want to say something, but was gently elbowed by Dolio...

It was not suitable for them to get involved at this time.

"Sorry Maine, David used your Sian Westin without permission, and I will ask him to dismantle it and return it to you later..."

"Mom!"

Hearing this, David's mood inevitably changed a little, and he stood up directly from his seat.

"Why do I have to go back to Arasaka Academy? I can make money now. Manin also said that I am very talented and can take care of you in the future. You don't have to be so tired!"

"No! I am asking you the opposite! David, do you know what you are doing? What kind of money are you making?"

Seeing that he was still stubborn, Gloria's tears dripped from her cheeks and she couldn't help but increase her tone.

"Have you ever thought about what I would do if you died? Your talent shouldn't be doing these things..."

"Mom..."

Looking at his mother biting her lower lip, David seemed a little shaken.

As a corpse carrier, Gloria deals with corpses almost every day.

This is also the reason why she can easily get some prostheses to supplement her family income...To put it bluntly, this behavior is actually not much different from scavengers.

Among the corpses she has seen, apart from those gang members, the most common ones are mercenaries and cyberpunks of all kinds.

And the deaths were more miserable than each other. Sometimes the rotten and smelly flesh stuck to the ground and couldn't be shoveled off.

She had to receive thousands of fools a year who wanted to become legends in Night City but ended up dying without being able to fight.

Gloria couldn't help but shiver when she thought that her son might become like that one day in the future.

It's not that she didn't know David's situation in Arasaka Academy... but it was at least better than death.

No one could blame Gloria for this, and no one was qualified to blame this mother.

——It's a pity that even though she understood it, Dolio couldn't agree with it.

After all, if David dismantled Sian Westin, let alone the next commission, the person who had to install it would definitely be Manyin...

And given his condition, he would become a cyber madman if he installed it.

Just as Gloria had her own persistence, she also had her own reasons.

In this case, there is only one way -

"I say, Gloria, since you want David to join Arasaka, why don't you ask that guy over there?"

Raised his hand and pointed at Lin Qiao who was watching the show with a cup of coffee.

"Although he doesn't even have a medical license, he is more or less a former senior executive of Arasaka."

"As for his understanding of the company, I'm afraid no one here can compare to him."

Although in Dolio's opinion, this is indeed a bit exaggerated.

After all, in their eyes, Lin Qiao was at most a rich second generation with power and influence in the past.

How much he knows about the specific affairs of the company is completely unknown, and he may not even know as much as outsiders like them...but it doesn't stop her from saying so.

To a certain extent, this is similar to the inherent impression that the children of teachers must be academic masters.

Chapter 349 Don't regret it if you have chosen it

Due to Dolio's words, everyone present cast their eyes on the figure sitting on the stairs.

Dolio gave Lin Qiao a look that said "I'll leave it to you".

Someone who was enjoying himself but was suddenly called out and pulled off the stage also made an exaggerated sound of shock.

"Hey~~~ Me? Are you asking me, who has no medical license and has to occupy the clinic to do family mediation?"

"You don't even want to drink the coffee I make."

"..."

Dolio and Maine clenched their fists.

How should I put it? Although I have gradually gotten used to this guy in the past two years, I still feel inexplicably angry!

And his coffee is really not drinkable even for dogs!

The former Pila tasted it... and then nothing happened.

According to what he said afterwards, he seemed to be thrown into the gravity-free universe, and even saw his long-dead parents in the countless dazzling stars...

Should I congratulate the Victims Alliance?

However, although I really want to punch this guy in the innocent face, it is obviously not the time.

Lin Qiao smiled slightly.

"Anyway, I listened to the conversation just now. The point of disagreement is how to help David get a better future... Is it okay for me to summarize it this way?"

"Almost..."

"Then let me ask the other way around-"

Lin Qiao walked down the stairs slowly and handed a pack of tissues to Gloria, whose eyes were still red.

Then he glanced at the mother and son, and said with a playful tone: "Why do you think David can stand out after entering Arasaka?"

His words made Gloria, who was still sobbing, pause.

"Does that need to be said? Of course, it's because he is good enough and his grades in school have always been among the best..."

The voice unconsciously rose two degrees. Although she was so angry at her son's rebelliousness that she cried, it was undeniable that David was still her pride.

"So what? Will excellence definitely lead to reuse?"

"...Isn't it?"

"I can't deny it completely, but...it's hard to explain it with words. I'd better demonstrate it in practice."

Lin Qiao pinched her chin and turned to look at David on the side, saying: "I'll let you know in advance that the next demonstration is not very friendly to you, is that okay?"

"Uh...ah, it doesn't matter, I'll do as you say..."