After taking a look at the things scattered on the ground, Suzie sat back on the chair and dialed a number.
After the other party connected, before speaking, Suzie spoke first.
"Regina, I have a commission. I am willing to pay a high price. Money is not an issue, but the matter must be completed. Help me find the best mercenaries."
Wolf Bar.
Behind the counter, I was wiping Chihana on the bar with a piece of cloth. I looked up and saw Su Xiao coming in from the outside.
"Hey Sue, it's so early."
Su Xiao nodded and looked around.
Wolf Bar is very quiet in the morning, with no customers.
In such a big bar, there are only Chihana who is working behind the bar, and Ryoko who is sitting in the corner and reading a book seriously.
Su Xiao walked to Ryoko first and took out a piece of chocolate.
The little Loli's eyes widened. "Su Xiao brother."
Su Xiao put the chocolate in Ryoko's hand and touched her little head. "How did you read the book?"
Ryoko's movement of peeling off the chocolate icing hesitated slightly. "There are many places that I don't quite understand."
"Then take your time, study hard, don't be in a hurry, and don't put too much pressure on yourself."
Ryoko broke off half of the chocolate and handed it over.
The smile on his face is as bright as a flower.
"Brother Su, each of us has half, and everyone who meets us has a share."
Seeing that this little loli is so sensible, Su Xiao accepted it without any hesitation.
"Well, it's so sweet and delicious. Thank you Ryoko-chan."
"Hey, you're welcome."
Ryoko wrapped the remaining half and put it in his pocket. "Then keep this half for mom."
Chihana looked at his daughter with eyes full of love and affection.
Su Xiao returned to the bar and sat down.
"Jack hasn't gotten up yet?"
"Yes, Jack-san came back very late yesterday. It seems that he went to give some help to Valentino Gang or something," Chihana subconsciously planned to get wine from the wine cabinet, but suddenly remembered that Su Xiao didn't drink. He hesitated and asked.
"Su-san Still drinking Coke?"
"Yes."
Soon, the drinks Su Xiao asked for were brought out.
While drinking Coke, he watched the replay of last night's program "Tonight Talk" on TV.
The host Zyg, who always wears a jacket with gold as the main color, talks to the camera.
"Night City, Night City, hello everyone! Welcome back! Tonight's guest is NCPD spokesperson, Inspector Sarah Krakoski. Hello, beauty. Welcome to our show."
Krakoski, who has a pair of long legs, walked into the frame from outside the camera and sat on the sofa. "Hello, Zyg, it's an honor to be here."
"How's it going? The journey to the studio went smoothly, right? Did you run into any robbers or motorcycle gangs?"
"Haha, no, no...Night City's street security situation is improving a little bit every day. The number of murder cases this year has dropped from an astonishing 7103 last year to..."
Krakoski read from the press release.
Then when she saw the numbers at the back clearly, she was immediately stuck.
It was obvious that she had not read the press release before coming.
Zyg is also a seasoned senior host. Unlike Ruth Zheng, he did not rise to the top solely through backstage connections.
He keenly grasped the loopholes in Krakoski's words and struck decisively.
"Wait, wait. Since you said that street security has improved, what happened to the recent Watson District kidnapping case?"
Krakoski didn't respond, "Wha... what?"
Seeing Krakoski's reaction, Zyg struck while the railroad was hot.
"In recent times, citizens have frequently disappeared in Watson District, Chinatown, Kabuki District, Northside Industrial District, and human kidnappings have occurred in these places."
"What exactly happened? Who is behind the scenes? What does NCPD plan to do? What are the response strategies?"
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Krakoski did not expect to answer this question, and suddenly became hesitant.
"Well, as NCPD, we have the responsibility to ensure the personal and property safety of all citizens in Night City. But... but in the case of Watson District..."
Zyg couldn't listen anymore. He stood up from his chair, walked around the table, and came to Krakoski.
"Sara, Sara, dear, please, please stop reading the NCPD press release. The audience just wants to hear the truth..."
"NCPD has identified the suspect.
Will they increase the number of Watson District police patrols at night? And most importantly, NCPD's stock price has plummeted and is heading towards the abyss. Have you thought of any solutions?"
Krakoski really didn't read the press release again.
But at this moment, her mind went blank.
Not much better than paste.
She didn't know how to answer at all, so she could only stutter.
"This... this is a technical adjustment, don't panic... As for human kidnapping, I... NCPD will do its best..."
Zyg Krakoski, who was unable to speak completely and stammered, returned to his seat and motioned for the camera to face him.
"Hey, it looks like our beauty has nothing to say, but it's not her fault. Who makes NCPD not do things beautifully?"
"Do you want to listen to my advice? Since the NCPD is unreliable, you might as well rely on yourself."
"Before the NCPD catches the criminal, or before the prisoner gets tired of having fun (in fact, this is more in line with Night City's national conditions), please try your best to reduce unnecessary outings at night."
"If you really have to go out for any reason, find a few friends and go together. Also, be sure to remember not to walk. No matter where you go, even if it is only a few steps away, drive there."
"Cars, friends, what else? I just deliberately left out an important thing and didn't mention it. I believe you, the smart guy sitting in front of the TV, have already discovered it."
"That's right, it's a weapon."
"The solemn and sacred Second Amendment gives us the right to bear arms, Hallelujah."
"This has to be mentioned, Arasaka Corporation's latest smart pistol "HJKE-11 Yukimura"."
"In the past, soldiers had to undergo months of combat training before they could go to the battlefield. It's hard to imagine, isn't it?"
"Today, smart pistols can automatically lock onto a target and fire tracking munitions."
"And all you have to do is install a suitable implant. What started this smart revolution was a pistol - the Yukimura manufactured by Arasaka in the 21st century."
"As long as you have it, even if your aim is as bad as the Imperial Stormtroopers in Star Wars, you can still hit the target 100%."
"Even today, more than thirty years later, the Yukimura is still considered one of the best pistols ever made."
"It has two proud firing modes - automatic shooting and three-shot burst, allowing users to choose according to the situation."
"At the same time, the ample magazine can also sustain a long-term firefight. Mom no longer has to worry about me encountering several bad guys."
"The "Yukimura" smart pistol is worth owning."
"Hey, guys, I've already said so much, aren't you sitting in front of the TV screen not moved at all?"
"What are you waiting for? Pick up the phone and order now!"
"By the way, if you mention Zyg·Q and <Tonight Talk> to customer service, you can also enjoy a 10% discount!"
The program ends and enters the noisy commercial segment.
Chihana, who was wiping the counter, couldn't help but sigh.
"This host is so courageous. He says anything and doesn't even give the NCPD face. Isn't he afraid of getting into trouble?"
Su Xiao smiled.
Chihana I don't understand the twists and turns here, it's normal.
The water here is already very deep.
"These Night City programs are all backed by the company. Compared with the company, the NCPD is a bit young. Even if Jerry Forte (NCPD Director) is not happy, he can only hold it in."
Su Xiao drank the last sip of Coke and put the bottle down.
But to be honest, when he saw the front, he really didn't expect that there would be an advertisement inserted at the back.
As expected of an era where consumerism is prevalent, advertisements can be inserted into any program at any time.
Just hard planting, hard widening, right?
At this time, a phone call came in.
It's Regina.
"Hey, Su, are you up? I have a job on hand right now. It's a big job. The risk is very high, but the reward is also quite high. Do you want to take it?"
The risk is high, and the reward is also high? Isn't it because of Arasaka?
Su Xiao thought in his heart.
If there is any kind of work at Watson District, it is a big job and the risk is high. The only one Su Xiao can think of is Arasaka Waterfront from Watson District.
"First tell me what kind of job it is?"
Regina Usually, words such as high risk and big job are rarely used.
And since she used it, it means this job is not easy to do.
He was very cautious and did not respond immediately.
If you agree but fail to complete it, your credibility will be affected.
Reputation is not only a mercenary's face, but also directly related to the mercenary's job.
So far, none of the commissions he has accepted have failed.
He didn't want to set a precedent with this commission.
"We have been working together for so long, and you are still so cautious. But I just like your character. Some people talk big words, but in the end they can't even do anything. That's annoying. You can't explain this on the phone. Come to Lizzie's Bar, and the employer will meet you in person."
Lizzie's Bar?
Isn't that Mox Gang's territory?
Is the employer Mox Gang?
Regina's next sentence confirmed his conjecture.
"Did I tell you that it's Suzie·Q who wants your help? She's the boss of Mox Gang. Anyway, hurry up and get there when you have time. She's quite anxious."
"I know, I'll go over right away."
After ending the communication, Su Xiao left Wolf Bar.
Call the "Fenrir" locomotive and go to Lizzie's Bar located at Kabuki District at Watson District.
It is still early in the morning, and the door outside Lizzie's Bar looks quite deserted, which is completely different from the lively environment at night.
Drive Fenrir into the parking line and lock it.
Su Xiao walked to Lizzie's Bar's door and knocked on the door.
No response.