Late at night.

The dimly lit streets of Kabukicho.

Under the street lamps on both sides, there are some dancing girls standing around, or kicking the heels of their shoes with their hands in front of them, or smoking cigarettes to look at the passers-by.

Waiting for the work.

From time to time, there are young pedestrians walking on the road, talking and laughing.

They talked about the latest Mewtwo films, sighed at the unique skills of the Lizzie girls, and ignored the gaze of those street dancers.

With the development of cyber technology, the invention of Mewtwo Ring was born, which almost subverted the traditional entertainment industry experience.

As the most popular form of entertainment in Night City, it is sought after by almost all classes.

Even the top executives of companies who stand at the pinnacle of power have a habit of experiencing Mewtwo.

Because a high-quality Mewtwo film can allow the experiencer to completely experience a scene, or a story, or a peak limit.

In short, what can't be done or felt in reality can be achieved in Mewtwo.

There are many labels for Mewtwo, such as "intracranial blowout", "brain* sex", "fantasy time", and so on.

It is enough to show that Mewtwo can skip all the troublesome steps, penetrate the body and reach the synapses in the skull, and experience unprecedented sensory stimulation.

Even though excessive use of Mewtwo is harmful to brain health, people are still happy to chase newer and more intense Mewtwo experiences.

The crowd of threes and twos came to the Lizzy fluorescent signboard, turned at the iron fence gate, entered the small square, and walked into the Lizzy Bar.

At this point in time, it is Lizzy's home field.

"Good face, welcome to Sister Lizzie."

The cool Mox girl at the reception desk of the bar welcomed the new face in a slightly mocking tone.

Tang Yu came to the reception desk of the bar and looked at the catalog list familiarly, all Mewtwo were old movies he had watched, and he was really lacking in interest.

The main thing is that these Mewtwo films on the table are completely incomparable to the ones that Judy customized for him back then.

I'm used to eating seafood, and then looking at these sea salt shrimps, I'm afraid it's not enough to even stuff my teeth.

But.

The interesting thing about Mewtwo at Lizzy Bar is that there are packages to choose from, and the price of the same film can be said to be very different according to the service object and service items.

The simplest Mewtwo package is to experience the whole process from a first-person perspective according to the progress of the film.

The whole process is according to the rhythm of the recorder, and the whole progress cannot be controlled independently.

Many people watch this kind of Mewtwo, simply pinch their heads and tails, jump directly to the back of the progress bar, and experience the precious peak of more than ten seconds repeatedly, and wait until they are bored over and over again, and then they will end today's task.

After the end of this type of Mewtwo experience, it will often enter a long period of sage time, and even cause a certain male * obstacle, which can be used to relieve drought when the economic situation is not good.

The cheapest Mewtwo package at Lizzy Bar is also much more expensive than a street dancer standing outside.

It hurts the kidneys outside, and it hurts the brain in Lizi.

The premium package of the Mewtwo Experience at Lizzy Bar has a lot of new services and experience methods.

This kind of high-end package can be ordered to order the general, and if you think which Lizi young lady meets your heart, you can order her package.

After confirming that it is correct, you can enter the private room under the leadership of the young lady, and enter the beautiful fantasy world of two people through the two Mewtwo rings.

In the fantasy world, Miss Lizzie will take the beauty of the peak of the mountains and mountains by hand.

If you want to add money to upgrade the service, you can also change the appearance and image of Miss Lizzie in Mewtwo, and you can choose from all kinds of royal sisters, Lori, acquaintances, etc.

This kind of scene-based Mewtwo experience often requires delicate techniques to edit the external environment in Mewtwo in order to achieve the most realistic effect.

In addition, scenario-based Mewtwo has high requirements for the calibration of the experiencer's neural parameters, which must meet the built-in requirements of Mewtwo.

If it does not meet the built-in requirements, the experiencer may explode his brain in Mewtwo, and the synapses in the brain will be completely burned into chaos.

Usually, in order to ensure the safety of the experiencer's brain, the scene-based Mewtwo will choose a small range of environment to reduce the load on the brain.

Focus on enhancing the sensory experience of sight, hearing, smell and so on, and pursue the highest ultimate experience at the lowest cost.

The reception desk of Mox Cool Girl saw the strange guest in front of her, and seemed to be a little hesitant when choosing a catalog, so she casually suggested.

"If you like something bigger, the new Wizard of Oz is a good one."

"If you prefer something a little smaller, there's an enduring young midsummer dream recommended to you."

Tang Yu casually glanced at the service list and asked, "Is the Nightmare House off the shelves?" ”

The receptionist was slightly stunned, this Mewtwo is a classic version, and it has been several years.

But because the taste is too heavy, it has not been sold well, and the main zombie type is the main one.

Now there are very few girls in Lizzy who are willing to play the role of zombies and have a unique date.

"I still know this Mewtwo film, it seems that I still know a lot, the nightmare house hasn't been taken off the shelves yet, but there are few people who order it, so it is not in the catalog list."

"But are you sure you want this Mewtwo film? If you choose the premium package, the price is not cheap. ”

Tang Yu hopes that this Mewtwo can help Jack get back on track in life, and think more about Misty's goodness, instead of thinking about Lizi all day long.

"Two copies of the Nightmare House."

"I'll send it later, and I'll say it's your special recommendation."

He gave Jack a single-person view of the Nightmare House Mewtwo package, and if it was a premium package, he felt a little sorry for Misty.

The former is more inclined to watch films, harmless to humans and animals, and the latter is more inclined to 'brain derailment'.

Although the cool girl at the front desk was a little puzzled, she still arranged it according to what Tang Yu said.

Tang Yu didn't want to spoil Jack, so after finishing the package, he turned around and walked towards the inner hall of the bar.

Passing through the broken round curtain in front of the door and stepping through a floodgate, the dark purple secret atmosphere of the inner hall of the Lizzy Bar is filled with hot electronic music rhythms, and all kinds of people stand and sway on the dance floor of the bar.

The public circular bench not far away next to it sits neatly in a row of people, with a faint silver glow flashing around their heads, immersed in the world of light and shadow of Mewtwo.

Jack was sitting with his back to the bar, and when he saw Tang Yu enter the inner hall of the bar, he hurriedly beckoned and said, "Hey, here, brother, come quickly." ”

Tang Yu glanced over, and saw the generous Jack waving to him, looking at his excitement, I am afraid that he has already waited a little impatiently.

He made his way to the bar in the drinks section of the inner hall and sat down next to Jack.

"Why, didn't you warm up yourself with two cups of warm-up?"

Jack overcame it in a stand-up collar clip, and his huge bulky coat was propped up, looking sturdy, and with an uncontrollable smile on his face, he said, "I'm not waiting for you, brother, but you have two big words written on your forehead." ”

"Tired."

"Let's come to Lizzie to relax, don't worry about the company's little things all day long, and think about all the brains into paste."

"If I had to choose, I'd rather watch a film in Lizzie and bake it into a paste."

"What do you say about Lizi's famous quote?"

Jack's brain was short-circuited for a while, and he couldn't remember the words, but it was obviously almost in his mouth, which made him feel a little uncomfortable inexplicably.

At this time, the bar waiter walked up and took over the conversation.

"Do it or die."

Jack suddenly realized, patted his thigh, and praised again and again: "Yes, yes, that's it." ”

"Do it or die."

"What a classic line."

"Thanks, friend."

The bar waiter smiled politely, "You're welcome, what do you two want to do?" ”

Tang Yu motioned for Jack to order casually, he didn't ask for anything.

Jack didn't hesitate to order two glasses of old tequila, mixed with pomegranate juice or something, he liked this strong wine, and it tasted good with juice.

The bar waiter brought two cups of tequila, put them on the table, and handed them to Tang Yu and Jack respectively.

Jack picked up his glass, and then asked the bar waiter: "What is the origin of this slogan, I have heard a little, when Lizzie was a girl, she really used an axe to kill three Bastards of the Tiger Claw Gang?" ”

The bar waiter glanced at the two of them, the one with big shoulders and a round waist was a little familiar, he should have been to Lizi, but not many times.

The man in a suit and leather shoes next to him was dressed up and had a very raw face, so he should have come for the first time.

As for the origin of this slogan, it is not a secret, so he spoke.

"The slogan did have something to do with Lizzy, but her real name at the time was Elizabeth Borden (Burton)."

"About nine years ago, this was still a nightclub, and a sister was dragged away by the Tiger Claw Gang and violently abused to death."

"Lizzie was alone, armed with an axe, to find the three men, gelding them on the spot, and hanging their bodies in front of the door of the nightclub."

"That night, the Tigerclaws launched a frenzied retaliatory attack that smashed the nightclub to rubble, and Lizzy herself died in the attack."

"This conflict has caused a lot of repercussions, and many people have begun to openly join the wave of countering the Tiger Claw Gang."

"Later, in order to commemorate Lizzy, people rebuilt the Lizzy Bar on the original site, and the owner is now Susie Q."

After hearing this, Jack couldn't help but sigh a little: "In the name of Heavenly Father, these things really don't do anything, but fortunately, those guys gave up Lizzy's Bar to Mox." ”

Tang Yu sat aside and didn't make a sound, he knew all these things very well.

Nine years ago.

The Mox gang has not yet been formed, and the entire Kabukicho area of influence is under the control of the Tiger Claw Gang.

They can be described as domineering and reckless in this area, and they will blatantly rob any girl they fancy on the street.

Later, the 'Lizzy Incident' happened, and the Mox Gang came into being, a gang of girls.

Judy, who was still working as an editor at Genting at the time, left Genting in anger because she learned what the Tiger Claw Gang had done, and came to Lizzie to join Mox.

The Mox gang, though loosely structured and relatively small, took care of each other better than the wolves alone.

Therefore.

In the years that followed, thanks to the unity and tenacity of the Mox Gang, the Tigerclaw Gang never reaped any benefits.

The Tiger Claw Gang has long coveted the business of Lizzy Bar, but they have learned a lesson from the past, and they are worried that violent action will lead to backlash, so they have been playing tricks in private.

There is also more and more friction between the two gangs, but judging from the current situation, it is still within the acceptable range of the Mox gang.

After all, the business of Lizzy Bar is getting better and better, and the strength of the gang to protect itself has become significantly stronger.

But without the backstage background, Lizi is more like duckweed in the water, and it is difficult to withstand a strong wind and waves.

Jack raised his wine glass and faced Tang Yu, and said in a deep voice: "Come, brother, let's go one, we can't live up to the kindness of the girls, and leave Lizi in such a good place, isn't it?" ”

Tang Yu also raised his glass, indeed agreeing with what Jack said, Lizzie is indeed a good place.

Bite!

Two glasses touching.

"Jing Lizi!"

The two of them smothered a small half cup of tequila in one gulp.

Jack put the cup on the bar, rubbed his hands with some excitement, and said with a look of anticipation.

"Don, do you know, this is a new film recently, The Wizard of Oz, with a wine name, which sounds weird and good."

"Let's try?"

Tang Yu thought in his heart, sure enough, if a boy wants to grow up, the best way is to get married.

Believe that the Nightmare House can be cured.

The two of them got up and walked to the booth in the corner of the inner hall.

Jack was just about to check out the Mewtwo package catalog when a black girl waitress walked over with a high heel.

She was holding a box with two black Mewtwo rings in her hand.

The black girl placed the box on the table, then took out the Mewtwo ring and leaned closer to put it on for Jack.

Jack was a little strange and asked suspiciously, "What's the matter, I haven't ordered the Mewtwo package yet?" ”

Hei Mei replied professionally: "This is a Mewtwo specially recommended for you, Nightmare House, I believe you will like this Mewtwo." ”

Nightmare House?

Jack was a little confused when he heard the name of this Mewtwo, the name sounded strange and a little scary.

Before he came, he wanted to watch Baiyangdian, not a thriller Mewtwo.

"Didn't you just recommend the Wizard of Oz? How did you get to the Nightmare House again? ”

The black girl is only responsible for putting on the Mewtwo ring for Jack, and is not responsible for explaining the specific content of Mewtwo.

Tang Yu explained to him: "The Wizard of Oz is a film that caters to the taste of the public, you try this nightmare house first, and then change it." ”

Jack obviously didn't realize the seriousness of the matter at this time, although he had some bad premonitions in his heart, but thinking that Lizzy Bar was the main love experience, he shouldn't be a moth.

With the help of Black Girl, Jack quickly puts on the Mewtwo Ring and prepares to enter the Mewtwo world to experience this nightmare house recommended for him.

Jack was wearing a black Mewtwo ring, looked sideways at Tang Yu and asked, "Won't you experience it?" ”

Tang Yu saw Jack's innocent and fearless expression, and held back a smile and said, "It's okay, you take a look first, I'll answer the phone first." ”

Hear this.

Jack stopped being verbose, thanked the black girl, and followed the link to enter the Mewtwo world, staring at the strobe light screen with both eyes, and entered the nightmare house in the continuous bright flashes.

After Heimei helped Jack successfully enter the Mewtwo experience, she was about to get up and wear the Mewtwo ring for Tang Yu, but he directly refused.

He knows the details of the contents of the Nightmare House, presumably the story flow is that of a man who is trapped in an ancient mansion and then besieged by zombies.

Thankfully, these zombies have no teeth, and their mouths are as blurry as soft mud.

Unfortunately, these zombies are all female zombies, and they are about to besiege them, and they can't wait to bite the man to death on the spot.

Fortunately, these female zombies are not bad-looking, and if you don't mind, there are unexpected surprises.

Absolutely curative.

At the corner booth, Jack experienced the nightmare house Mewtwo alone, while Tang Yu sat on the side, watching the scenery of the inner hall of the Lizi Bar.

Suddenly.

A familiar figure slowly approached the corner booth.

Tang Yu recognized the identity of the other party at a glance, and he was also an old acquaintance.

Aveline Parker.

I saw her wearing a mink shoulder leather coat, a pair of fuchsia stockings, and a leather bag on her shoulder, pacing slowly and gracefully.

The purpose is clear.

Tang Yu sat still, waiting for Aveline Parker to come over.

Although it is not known for the time being, it is clear that she has recognized her identity.

Arasaka company executives.

Judging from her life experience, Aveline Parker can be regarded as a bold character.

Not too good to be born, I worked at Lizzie for a while in my early years, and then went to Genting.

may be disgusted that Genting could not meet her requirements, so she resigned and started working alone.

With his extraordinary skill and daring vision, he has managed to catch up with some of Night City's high-class elites.

Later, he tried his best to climb the friendship of Arasaka Lai Xuan and walked into the luxurious suite on the top floor of the Kambi Building.

Even if it's a business, it's better than a middleman to make the difference.

This woman, torn between the Mox Gang and the Tiger Claw Gang, wandering around Lizzy and Yunding, can be regarded as somewhat capable.

With a light smile on her face, Aveline Parker walked to the opposite side of Tang Yu's desk and asked softly, "Mr. Tang, is it convenient to say a few words?" ”

Tang Yu motioned for her to be casual.

He wasn't surprised that Aveline Parker recognized herself.

With her social circle, it is not difficult to get to know some of the high-level executives of Arasaka, and it is normal to know the movements of the Arasaka company from their mouths.

When Aveline approached Arasaka Yorito, she relied on a unique opportunity to get the whereabouts of the RELIC biochip.

Aveline sat down on the couch and snapped her fingers, and soon a Lizzie waitress came over with a plate with two glasses of white water.

The waiter placed two glasses of white water on the table and turned to leave.

Aveline pushed the water cup on the table in front of Tang Yu, and said with a light smile: "Boiled water, warm." ”

Apparently.

Aveline had investigated Tang Yu in advance, and even knew that his habit of drinking Wen Baikai was indeed interesting.

She can do business on her own without middlemen to make the difference, which is a very difficult thing in itself.

You know, the business in this realm will either belong to Mox's Lizzy Bar or the Tiger Claw Gang's Genting.

If you want to break away from these two forces and work alone, you must at least get the acquiescence of the two families.

Tang Yu picked up the teacup, the water temperature was just right, so he replied indifferently: "It seems that you have done some homework." ”

Aveline smiled confidently, "I like to understand people's interests and needs before I deal with them, after all, so that I can provide better personalized service when doing business." ”

She knew that the person in front of her was none other than Tang Yu, a senior executive of Arasaka Company, who was also the deputy minister of the two departments, and was a hot new star in the workplace of Arasaka Tower.

Seeing him come to Lizzy Bar, it was like a fish swimming into a cage, how could it be spared.

Aveline believes that as long as she is a normal man, there is nothing she can't please.

Tang Yu said in a deep voice: "Then you can tell me how you plan to provide personalized services for my needs." ”

"I'm a picky person, and if you're not satisfied, you're probably going to be disappointed."

"Miss Aveline Parker."

Aveline Parker was obviously stunned, but she didn't expect Tang Yu to know her name.

Think about it.

She could find out Tang Yu's name, and Tang Yu, as a senior executive of Arasaka Company, could naturally hear her name.

The smile on Aveline's face deepened, as if she was already fully sure that she would satisfy the other party, and her tone was a little demagogic.

"You're laughing."

"Those scenes at the bar will naturally not be in your eyes."

"Lizzie is the best Mewtwo Experiencer in the City of the Night, and I'm sure you'll be absolutely impressed if you've experienced it."

"A real high-quality Mewtwo, about the Crystal Palace, there is absolutely no second place in the world, are you interested in giving it a try?"

Crystal Palace?

Tang Yu knew that the Crystal Palace was a space entertainment city built by Arasaka, and it was a place to provide entertainment for the top elites, including various projects such as Mewtwo experience, space casino, tourism and leisure.

But behind it is hidden a deeper purpose of Arasaka, but with Tang Yu's current position level, it is impossible to obtain the inside story of the Crystal Palace.

The Crystal Palace adopts an independent subnet construction, and the entire network operates in a closed loop, so that even the strongest hackers on the surface cannot invade the Crystal Palace unless they can fly to the Crystal Palace in person.

But this Arasaka Space City is as strong as a fortress and heavily investigated, and it is almost impossible to blend in.

Arasaka has always wanted to fight for control of space orbit, but it is limited by space orbital airlines and cannot build a space base station with a military sense.

A compromise was adopted to build the Crystal Palace, an entertainment space station.

And in order to compete for the right to speak on the moon base Yunhai, Arasaka did not hesitate to clash with the orbital airlines, which led to the later death of Frankford workers.

In order to put an end to this matter, Arthur Jenkins forcibly attacked and killed several high-ranking members of the NASA Board of Directors, and finally took the blame for Arasaka and was expelled by Susan Abernathy Design.

And Tang Yu was also hit tragically, fired Arasaka squid, and became a street cyberpunk.

Now that Aveline Parker mentioned the Crystal Palace, this has somewhat attracted Tang Yu's attention, and it seems that her appetite is indeed not small.

Even if there was no Relic chip at the beginning, with Aveline's bold play, there would be a ghost if she didn't pit herself.

Tang Yu nodded slightly, and said with a faint smile: "Sounds pretty good, I hope you don't disappoint me." ”

Aveline smiled and stood up, "Give it a try and you'll know, let's go below, I'm sure you won't be disappointed." ”

Tang Yu glanced at Jack, who was immersed in the world of the Nightmare House, twitching his brows slightly, as if he was experiencing the most exciting part.

The two of them left the booth, got up and walked to the back door of the Lizzy Bar, and disappeared into the hall of singing and dancing.

Not tonight.

(End of chapter)