But there was no denying that anyone who had ever attacked the NCPD no longer existed.
The NCPD ultimately represented Night City's City Hall.
It was an official force.
Even if the megacorporations now stood above national governments.
Corporations could afford to disregard the NCPD.
Gangs could not.
Exchanging fire with the NCPD would play right into the Clementi Family's hands.
"Won't the NCPD barge in?"
"I'll find a way to get the NCPD to leave. What you need to do is hold out until then. Hold out for as long as you can."
Su Xiao's expression was serious as he repeated his instructions, making sure they understood.
Only then did he close the comms channel.
Then, without wasting a moment, he called Jefferson.
Jefferson had worked with Su Xiao on more than a few occasions.
He had saved Su Xiao's number long ago.
Anyone else would generally have had to call Jefferson's personal secretary.
But Su Xiao could speak to Jefferson directly.
That was because Jefferson considered Su Xiao an ally and partner he could work with.
When Jefferson answered, Su Xiao dispensed with the pleasantries and got straight to the point.
"Mr. Jefferson, I need a favor. Some NCPD officers received a false report and went to search a house in Heywood. I promise you this is a misunderstanding. I'd like you to have them withdraw."
"Su, you know I can't just take your word for it..."
"How many times have we worked together? Would I lie to you? You're not going to turn me down, are you?"
Jefferson quickly weighed his options.
Su Xiao was being so evasive.
He was definitely hiding something.
But they had worked together many times before.
And Su Xiao had brought Jefferson quite a few votes.
Jefferson felt that maintaining his working