Starting From Night City

Seeing that the girl had no intention of speaking, Su Xiao took the initiative to ask.

"How did you end up in a box?"

"I had nowhere to go. These people, who are also homeless, took me in."

"You're not from here?"

The girl shook her head.

"You don't know anyone in Night City?"

She shook her head again.

Su Xiao quickly weighed the pros and cons in his mind, then walked over and picked up the monomolecular wire the girl had previously cut.

He handed it over.

"Then come with me, I'll help you."

The girl looked up at Su Xiao.

Her eyes were full of surprise.

Night gradually fell.

The lights began to come on.

Su Xiao drove to the Kabuki District in the southern part of Watson District.

The Kabuki District had a noticeably higher foot traffic than the industrial zone in the north of the city.

Su Xiao parked the car by the roadside.

He signaled for the girl to get out.

He led her into a restaurant by the road.

This restaurant was introduced to him by Jack.

From the outside, one might think it was no different from other run-down restaurants in Night City.

But in reality, the pizza made by the owner of this place was delicious.

The two found a table by the window and sat down.

Su Xiao ordered two "Wagyu Super Supreme" pizzas and two plates of pickled cucumbers.

When it came to drinks.

Su Xiao looked across at her.

"What do you want to drink?"

The girl said faintly, "Whatever."

Su Xiao scratched his head in distress.

"Whatever is the hardest choice, but fine," he turned to the waiter standing by the table and said, "I'll have another iced cola, and a large glass of iced beer."

Su Xiao took out his tablet and logged into "Simple Properties" to browse.

It wasn't exactly a last-minute effort.

When he had previously asked Jack to help him find a place to rent, Su Xiao would also browse online when he had nothing else to do.

He had saved a few options.

He pulled them up now to pick the most suitable one.

The girl sitting opposite him.

Her gaze hadn't left him since they sat down.

Finally, she couldn't help but ask.

"Why are you helping me?"

"What?"

Su Xiao looked up.

His attention had been fully focused on the "Simple Properties" website, and he hadn't heard clearly.

The girl bit her lip. "I said... why are you helping me?"

"It's just a small gesture."

"A... a small gesture?"

The girl looked bewildered.

Ever since she got into the car, she had been replaying the situation in her mind.

She had considered many possibilities.

But she had never expected an answer like this.

Su Xiao offered no further explanation.

He glanced at the girl's dazed expression and pushed the tablet computer towards her.

"Take a look at this, what do you think?"

"Japantown apartment, located in Japantown, Westbrook. The monthly rent is 15,000 Eurodollars. It's a bit expensive, but the view is great. You can even see the rocket base opposite the City Center."

Apartments in Night City are truly not cheap.

Even the dilapidated, motel-like apartments in the industrial zone north of the city cost 5,000 Eurodollars a month.

No wonder so many hardworking people in Night City can't afford an apartment.

They can only build shacks or sleep under overpasses.

Rocket base?

These four words seemed to strike a chord with the girl.

Her heart fluttered.

But when she saw the price displayed on the tablet, she couldn't help but furrow her delicate brows.

"It's too expensive."

15,000 Eurodollars a year is 180,000.

Although she didn't know if she would even stay in Night City for a year.

"I can cover the first three months for you."

Without waiting for the girl's reply, Su Xiao had already clicked to purchase on "Simple Real Estate."

He paid three months' rent and the deposit.

The rent being a bit high was acceptable; you get what you pay for.

This Japantown apartment had a good location and environment.

The security was relatively decent, at least much better than the industrial zone north of the city or the shantytowns.

They didn't have to wait long.

The food Su Xiao ordered was brought up by the waiter.

As soon as it was served, A rich, fatty aroma filled the air. The owner truly knew how to make pizza.

The large slices of Wagyu beef, slightly curled at the edges, were tender and juicy, melting in the mouth.

Paired with high-quality smoked bacon, chicken thigh meat, mozzarella cheese, cherry tomatoes, Chinjao, pineapple, and other carefully selected fresh toppings.

And the owner not only knew how to make pizza but also how to do business.

Besides what Su Xiao ordered, he also gave Su Xiao and the girl a bowl of cream of mushroom soup each.

The soup was rich and incredibly delicious.

The girl hadn't eaten properly since arriving in Night City.

When they were taken in by the nomads at the scavenger settlement.

She had only eaten a little.

But it had long since been fully digested.

The girl picked up a slice of pizza and put it in her mouth.

Her eyes widened in surprise.

However, as if remembering something, She quickly suppressed her smile.

She cautiously looked up at Su Xiao.

Seeing him just eating while looking down at his tablet, He hadn't noticed her at all.

She finally breathed a sigh of relief.

The meal continued in silence, neither of them speaking.

After eating, Su Xiao wasted no more time.

He took the girl directly to the Japantown apartment.

This apartment couldn't compare to Su Xiao's apartment in The Glen.

But it was still good.

The space wasn't large, but it was cleverly designed.

It had that Japanese style of organizing a small space meticulously.

Through the mechanical blinds, one could see the bustling night view of Japantown and the rocket base opposite the City Center.

Just as Su Xiao opened the window, a rocket happened to launch, disappearing into the sky with blazing fire and thick exhaust smoke.

The girl watched, entranced.

Chapter 38: I Actually Have the Ambition of Chancellor Cao!

"I almost forgot, you don't have any money on you."

Su Xiao transferred twenty thousand Eurodollars to the girl: "Take this money. You can pay me back if you have it, but it's okay if you don't."

"If there's nothing else, I'll be going now."

"Oh right, my name is Su Xiao. If you encounter any difficulties, you can contact me anytime."

After Su Xiao left.

Lucy immediately stood up and checked every corner of the room.

After confirming there were no cameras, listening devices, electronic eyes, tracking devices, etc...

She then sat on the sofa, staring blankly at the twenty thousand Eurodollars that had suddenly appeared in her account.

She tentatively tapped on the room's vending machine.

Ten Eurodollars were immediately deducted from her account.

In its place, the vending machine dispensed a can of mini Coca-Cola.

Lucy's eyes lit up.

The money was real, not fake.

And it was usable.

Caressing the texture of the mini Coca-Cola can, Lucy's expression was still one of disbelief.

She was not a native of Night City.