Chapter 120: Playing with Fire
Watson District.
Little Chinatown, upscale apartments.
Early in the morning, Sasha got up early, changed her clothes, washed up, and then walked to the kitchen area to tie her apron and start the day as an assistant.
She started by activating the smart home system.
The curtains of the whole apartment are automatically and slowly opened, the windows are automatically raised for ventilation, and the morning light illuminates the entire living room through the floor-to-ceiling windows.
Intelligent voice began to broadcast weather and traffic information, and TV broadcast the morning news.
Sasha boiled a kettle of hot water and let it warm, and then began to prepare for the two breakfasts of the day.
After a period of cohabitation, she has basically figured out Tang Yu's routine and rest.
When I don't go to work on weekdays, I go to bed later and don't get up until the end of the day.
Wake up and wash up and process some news while enjoying breakfast.
After breakfast, Tang Yu would come to the balcony to rest for a while, in addition to basking in the sun, he would occasionally play the guitar, chat with Sasha, and do some more relaxing things.
After the morning's leisure time was over, Tang Yu would start to handle some company affairs remotely.
If he's not too busy, he sometimes goes out in the afternoon to practice his marksmanship at the Wilson Shooting Gallery, which is a must-have training for him to maintain his gun sense.
At night, it is generally impossible to go out for a night run, and after running, go home to take a shower and clean up and prepare to rest.
In fact, Sasha was not very worried that Tang Yu would go out for a night run alone, but every time Tang Yu went out, he didn't have the slightest intention of taking her with him.
So Sasha could only hold back his thoughts in his heart, watching Tang Yu go out, and then come back after the exercise.
She actually wants to go out with Tang Yu to practice guns and run, but the result is often that she stays at home alone, looking forward to it.
However, Sasha is not idle at home, in addition to being Tang Yu's life assistant, he will also learn a lot of new knowledge, such as learning a few dishes when he has nothing to do, and browsing some strange and fresh content on the Internet.
After being with Tang Yu for so long, she found that she was in maid mode 90% of the time.
BATTLEMODE has only been turned on once, and the other modes are still zero.
This made Sasha feel a little distressed, after all, each different mode was a new experience for her.
She herself was curious about what it was like to be in the intimacy mode, and although she knew what the content was, it was certainly very different from the actual experience.
So.
What she looks forward to the most every day is to be by Tang Yu's side, listen to him play the piano and hum music, and listen to him tell novel stories.
These things will bring her a sense of pleasure and happiness, which is very strange and very consistent with the explanation and description of the noun, but it is completely impossible to say without experiencing it herself.
For example, Sasha's favorite stories, such as green snakes, fairy swords, etc., she doesn't understand many things in these stories, but she can still feel the emotions in the stories and empathize with the experiences of the characters.
Over time, she seemed to be able to perceive more wonderful things than before, far from being comparable to knowledge and skill.
When Sasha wakes up early, he will prepare everything before he wakes Tang Yu up.
It's just that Tang Yu's bedroom door is always locked, and Sasha can only knock lightly outside.
Knock, knock, knock.
"Mr. Tang, it's time to get up early."
At this time.
The bedroom door will be automatically unlocked and opened, and Tang Yu has already changed his clothes, and when he goes out, he will smile and touch the cat's head, and then start a day of home office life.
Sasha wanted to peek into the bedroom, but before she could get a look, the door closed and locked again.
This made Sasha a little disappointed.
She then followed Tang Yu, walked to the dining table and sat down, and began to enjoy breakfast together, while Tang Yu would process some news at the same time.
[Arthur Jenkins, Counterintelligence Department: Don, how is everything going in the department?] I'm away on business, and it will take a while before I get back to the company, so remember to keep an eye on the ministry at all times, especially Kate, the new deputy minister. γ
Tang Yu replied: "I'll pay attention." β
[Kate of the Counterintelligence Department: Mr. Tang, I have a copy of the results of the relevant work of the R&D Department, and I need you to come to the company to verify]
Delete.
[Front Desk of the Counterintelligence Department: Mr. Tang, you have 16 records of registration and appointment visits, may I ask]
Delete.
[Front Desk of the Special Operations Department: Mr. Tang, you have 43 work reports that have not yet been reviewed and processed. γ
Delete.
[R&D intern Katsuo Tanaka: Hello Mr. Tang, I would like to sincerely apologize to you for what happened last time, I hope . γ
Delete.
[Military Tech Meredith Stout: "Have you had a drink lately?] Just you and me, privately, how's that? βγ
Delete?
Leave pending reply.
γDelaman: Mr. Tang, Delaman Service specially customized travel service package for you, including the following. γ
Delete.
[Jack Wells: Hey, bro, do you know what's going on?] Misty actually agreed to go on a date with me, so help me figure out how to do something on a date? Whether it's going to a movie, or a Mewtwo, or a drink or two at the bar, come up with an idea, I'm really going to die. γ
Tang Yu replied: "The hotel room in the Kambi Mansion has been booked for you, the couple's suite, just report my name." β
[Victor Victor: Don, how are you doing, was that girl okay last time? It's a nice kid, cherish it. γ
replied: "Lao Wei, everything is fine on my side, Sasha is fine, I'll go over to you when I'm free." β
[Panang Palmer: Don, how about going back, I brought your gift back to the tribe, Sol was a little unhappy, always worried about this and that, but finally agreed to accept it. By the way, Mitch was so happy that he asked me to say hello and thank you. In addition, Cassidy learned about your sharpshooter deeds and expressed disbelief, looking forward to your next visit to the Adcardodo family, so that he can see who the real sharpshooter is. γ
Tang Yu replied: "No problem, besides, didn't Mi Qi think about giving me a gift back?" For example, the 'watch'. Smile (emoji)"
Tang Yu finished processing today's news one by one, and he had almost eaten breakfast, and after washing and cleaning up, he took Wen Bai Kai and went to the balcony to bask in the morning sun.
Tang Yu sat on the soft chair and took a sip of warm tea, although he lived a bit like a retired old man, he felt that his life was much more comfortable.
If he is too nervous, he must also learn to relax himself, and he is used to living a relaxed life.
It's been almost a week since he last got a commission from the Badlands, and he's been working from home these days.
With Sasha taking care of her at home, it's a relaxing time.
Sasha quickly came over, moved a soft chair, leaned next to Tang Yu, and then looked at him intently, without saying a word.
Tang Yu naturally knew her careful thoughts, and it was time to raise a cat for another day, so he asked with a smile: "Do you want to listen to a story or a song today?" β
Sasha thought for a while, seemed to be a little hesitant and entangled, and finally said with a smile: "Sasha wants to hear it!" β
Tang Yu saw that Sasha was still as well-behaved as ever, and couldn't help but think of all the things that happened in the Badlands that day.
In fact.
He had already noticed Mann's unusual demeanor, and it was obvious that Mann and the others were extremely surprised when they saw Sasha.
Rebecca, in particular, stared at Sasha with big eyes and never took her eyes off, there must be something wrong with this.
Afterward.
They returned to Night City from the Badlands, and Sasha took the initiative to tell Tang Yu what he knew.
It turned out that after Sasha killed the Kangtao robot, Rebecca recognized Sasha and ran over to ask Sasha if she still remembered her.
Sasha seemed to have only a vague sense of familiarity with Rebecca, but she really didn't know her, and she didn't have any impression in her mind.
The only thing she knew was that her brain seemed to have been hammered hard, and it hurt a lot.
Tang Yu is completely sure that Sasha's past is inseparable from Mann's team.
When he and Lao Wei examined Sasha, they found that Sasha's original consciousness had fallen into a deep sleep and his body had suffered heavy damage.
If Sasha had previously joined Team Mann and worked as a team hacker, he was seriously injured and near death during a mission, and was finally targeted by the Arasaka Company and transformed into his current form.
Then the mystery of Sasha's background is reasonable, a cyberpunk hacker girl from the street, and knows Mann and others, and even has teamwork.
Tang Yu also knew the doubts in Mann's heart, and wanted to find out why Sasha suddenly appeared, or as an assistant to the company.
At that time, in the tribe, Tang Yu chose to downplay this matter, and did not give Mann and the others a chance to verify it.
Tang Yu has his own considerations.
Because the current Sasha is no longer the Sasha they knew at the beginning, even if she explains everything in front of her, Sasha can't understand and agree.
Most importantly.
Sasha had long been accustomed to the world where there was only Tang Yu, and suddenly a bunch of strangers appeared and excitedly told Sasha that her past would only make her feel frightened.
In addition, the pseudo-dead brain in Sasha's body can no longer be violently stimulated.
If the original consciousness really can't be suppressed and awakens, then only real brain death awaits Sasha.
So.
Tang Yu also suppressed the doubts in his heart, everything had to be discussed after he came back, and by the way, let Mann and the others calm down for a few days.
Gloria had already conveyed Mann's invitation to him, wanting to meet him alone.
Tang Yu naturally would not refuse, and what he was waiting for was also this meeting with Mann.
Retract your thoughts.
Tang Yu touched Sasha's head, then picked up a guitar and sang gently.
Sasha grew fascinated by the listening.
Leisurely time is always short-lived, Tang Yu was just about to put away his musical instrument, but received a request for phone communication.
Gloria?
Tang Yu hadn't taken the initiative to contact her during this time, and since he sent her Joanne Kochi's information, he didn't care about the follow-up situation.
Sasha saw that Tang Yu was on the phone, so he obediently helped him pick up the musical instrument and turned back to the room.
Communication is on.
Gloria said hello and then got straight to the point.
"Mr. Tang, the commission of the Red Ochre Tribe has been completed, but it is only to kidnap Joanna Cochic and hand it over to the tribe."
Hearing this news, Tang Yu felt a little appreciative of her arrangement, which was a smart move.
Just looking for an opportunity to kidnap the company's top management and hand it over to the Red Ochre tribe is much less risky than assassination.
As the director of biotechnology, Joanne Coch is bound to be the company's key protection object, a platinum member of the trauma team, and a key figure in the NCPD.
If it really dies at the hands of Mann and the others, there will be too much trouble to deal with.
Tang Yu said indifferently: "Well, it's a good job. β
Gloria was relieved to be affirmed by Tang Yu, and gave a general explanation to Tang Yu about the entire mission process.
Based on Joanne Coch's intelligence, they began to spy on her movements and found her hiding in a biotech hotel.
From the office to her personal life, Joanne Coczy takes place under the hotel's tight security.
First of all, Qi Wei was responsible for hacking into the hotel's electronic system, creating a temporary power failure, blocking the relevant monitoring, and causing a certain amount of chaos.
Then, Lucy took advantage of the chaos to infiltrate the security room, and after solving the security, she entered the hotel management terminal and started with the weakly defended intelligent air conditioning system to damage the air conditioning facilities in Joanne Coch's room.
Dolio and Pyra disguised as air-conditioning mechanics, leather their papers, enter the elevator through the main gate, and arrive at the nineteenth floor where Joanne Coczy lives.
While Joanne Kochi was still watching the experience of Mewtwo, she stunned it and plugged in the signal shielding chip.
Dolio carries his target and arrives on the rooftop again, where Mann and Rebecca are ready to float.
After receiving the target person, Lucy in the security room immediately deleted all cached data, and then implanted a virus to destroy the memory.
After that, Lucy also successfully withdrew from the biotechnology hotel.
Although there were some twists and turns in the middle, the whole action was fast enough.
After Joanne Cochi's biological signal was blocked, it immediately aroused the alertness of the Kangtao robot guards and the hotel security.
The security forces of the entire building quickly rushed to the nineteenth floor, only to find that Joanne Coczy had mysteriously disappeared.
The whole operation went well, and for now Joanne Cocchi has been secretly taken by Mann and is ready to be handed over to the Red Ochre Tribe.
Tang Yu believes that the division of labor of the MAN team this time is reasonable, and compared with the previous firepower hard work, this kind of work can give full play to their team characteristics.
Well-planned, well-organized, and cooperating with each other to complete the mission at the lowest cost and thus receive the highest remuneration is in line with the survival of the mercenaries of Night City.
Once this commission is complete, the Mann team should be able to make a solid profit, not having to spend the money on ammo, weapons, and vehicles as they did last time.
After Gloria finished talking about the basic situation of the mission, it seemed that there was something important to report.
Tang Yu didn't hang up the phone and motioned for her to continue.
Gloria carefully brushed her thoughts, and then said, "Mann, in addition to kidnapping Joanne Coch, they also tried to hack her ICE, trying to find something from the brain's consciousness data."
After catching Joanne Kochi, he also went deep in?
Tang Yu suddenly realized something and looked back at Sasha in the room.
Gloria was quick to add: "They did dig something out of Joanne Coch's head, something about biotechnology and military science collaboration, and even about Sasha." β
"Mann says he wants to talk to you in person, saying that Sasha has something to do with the explosion in the Biotech Building two years ago."
Already involved in military technology?
Tang Yu believes that this matter is more involved than imagined, biotechnology, Kangtao, military technology, and evil land forces.
The conspiracy of these companies is probably not simple.
Mann and the others can't be allowed to play with fire anymore, this must end here.
Tang Yu said in a deep voice: "I know about this matter, about biotechnology, everything ends here, don't have anything to do with the Red Ochre Tribe anymore, remember, you don't owe them." β
Gloria heard Tang Yu's reminder, her heart tightened inexplicably, and the little joy that she had just completed the commission and was recognized by Tang Yu quickly disappeared without a trace.
She also seemed to realize that this matter was indeed too deeply involved, and it was no longer a situation beyond her or Mann's control, so she replied seriously, "I see, this matter is over. β
Tang Yu still felt uneasy, and asked again, "Is Joanne Coch still in Mann's hands?" β
Gloria hurriedly replied, "It's still in Mann's hands, waiting for someone from the Red Ochre Tribe to pick it up." β
Tang Yu replied directly: "Leave people behind and tell the Red Ochre tribesmen that they are dead, and I have another use." β
Gloria immediately reacted that if the living Joanne Kochi was handed over to Red Ochre, everyone would be exposed in the event of an accident.
She immediately agreed, ready to tell Mann to stay at once.
Hang up the call.
Tang Yu felt that the time was ripe to see Mann.
Suddenly, Sasha trotted over and reminded: "Mr. Tang, WNS News Station has announced that Joanne Coch, a senior biotechnology executive, is missing. β
Sasha knew that Joanna Nikochi's identity was the culprit who plagued the Red Ochre Tribe, so he specially stepped forward to tell him.
Tang Yu nodded slightly and said, "Well, wicked people have their own evil retribution. β
He didn't want Sasha to know about the follow-up for the time being, so he just stopped at the point and didn't talk about it deeply.
Sasha didn't ask too much, she knew that Tang Yu didn't talk about this matter, there must be other arrangements.
Tang Yu closed his eyes again, trying to think about what loopholes there were in the whole thing.
Gloria and Mann's team had a perfect plan, and Joanne Coczy managed to rob him, and now he is still in control.
He called up the contact list, searched for the contact information of Harry, the head of the investigation section of the counterintelligence department, and dialed the phone.
Harry suddenly received a call from Tang Yu, and immediately panicked, and after answering the phone, he asked cautiously, "Mr. Tang, do you have any arrangements?" β
Tang Yu said bluntly: "Immediately arrange for the agents of the ministry to be lurking in the biotechnology company to secretly investigate, the reason for the disappearance of Dr. Joanne Coch, the director of biotechnology, and the latest trends of the biotechnology company." β
"In addition, there was an explosion in the building of a biotechnology company two years ago, and if you find out what happened at that time, you can report it immediately."
As soon as Harry received the order, he began to connect with the agents.
Tang Yu sent another message to Mann, asking where he was holding Joanne Kocchi, and we would meet immediately.
Mann quickly sent the address, and they were located in an old apartment building east of Cherry Blossom Street in Westbrook.
Tang Yu got up to clean up a little, and then prepared to go out to the appointment.
He had to see for himself that Joanne Coczy was still there, and he couldn't let her go wrong.
Seeing that Tang Yu was going out, Sasha took a windbreaker and jacket and walked over and draped it over his shoulders.
"Sasha saw a light rain outside, maybe a little cold."
Tang Yu looked at Sasha's well-behaved appearance and knew that she also wanted to go out with her, but this trip was to see Mann, so it was inconvenient to take her with him.
just raised his hand and touched her head, and said softly, "Wait for me at home." β
Sasha nodded, indicating that she would wait at home.
Tang Yu got up and went out after putting on his coat and called a druman to rush to his destination.
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