Cyberpunk: I didn't cheat.

"Damn! Is this guy a cyberpsychopath?!"

After watching it, Jack cursed angrily, saying that Yoo Young-chul should pay for the videos he watched.

"If NCPD were to update with a cyberpunk monster, this guy would definitely make the list."

Just as the two were about to leave, Vito noticed something was wrong.

"Jack, over here!"

The two discovered a hollow, dark room containing surveillance equipment and old-fashioned radio transceivers.

"Yoo Young-chul did this?"

"Jack asked."

"No, his prosthetic body is very heavy; it's impossible for it to have been squeezed in without leaving a mark."

Vito responded after careful observation.

"That's his girlfriend? The one who got slashed."

Jack then asked.

The device hadn't been used for a long time. It seemed this place was specifically set up to monitor Yoo Young-cheol, but why? Vito couldn't quite figure it out.

"Let's get out of here first. Turn off the hidden compartment so no one thinks we've found this place. We've probably waded into a stinking swamp!"

The two left the apartment. The NCPD's charging system for alarms is arguably the most self-deceiving invention of the year; after such a fierce battle, not a single resident called the police.

As the two left the building, someone at the burrito stall glanced at them before walking into the apartment building and going to room 1217.

Chapter 22 weekend

Inside the restaurant of the Ember Bar.

"The food here is so delicious! I'll have to pack a few portions for my mom later."

Jack said to Vito in a low voice as he ate.

Vito was focused on the salmon in the sauce in front of him, and he nodded.

“Good idea. I suggest adding salmon to Mrs. Wells’s menu; it’s quite good.”

Just as the two were preparing their dinner, the waiter came to their table and asked them something.

"Sir, would you like some drinks to accompany your meal?"

Jack loosened the non-existent tie around his neck to hide his unease.

"Um, do you have agave here?"

A holographic projection appeared on the menu in the waiter's hand.

"You have excellent taste, sir. Yu Jin has just arrived with the world's finest tequila, New Cissimito, now only 2899 a cup on special."

Vito was somewhat surprised.

"I just heard about it a while ago, and now we're running into each other? Two drinks, please. Also, another serving of the dishes on our table, we want to pack them up when we leave."

"Yes, sir, enjoy your meal!"

Jack curled his lip.

“The embers are really expensive. I was thinking of bringing Misty along, but I guess she'll feel just as uncomfortable as I do.”

Vito laughed.

“Misty is a very down-to-earth girl. If you spent the money you would spend here, you could go out with her to hand out tacos. I reckon she would be happier than if you did it here.”

Jack grinned.

“That makes sense. I’m totally smitten with that girl. Sometimes when I go to Old Vie’s place, it’s just a pretext. I’m actually there to see Misty.”

Amidst their conversation and laughter, two glasses of sago pearls were placed on the table. The two took a sip, found the taste quite good, clinked glasses, and tacitly drank them down in one gulp.

Jack let out a sigh of relief.

“I never thought I could earn so much money in my life, and in just these few days. Vito, you are truly an amazing person.”

Vito finished a piece of salmon and said.

"We've been working so hard these past few days because we're buying a car. We'll go to the old captain's place later to pick up the car, and then you can rest for a few days and take Misty for a drive."

Jack took a big gulp of the hot soup and said.

"I estimate that it won't be long before we can come in and give birth."

Vito was somewhat puzzled.

"Jack, why are you so obsessed with the afterlife?"

Jack smiled.

“Obsession? Mano, that’s the afterlife. Countless legends have stayed there, and those who have entered the afterlife are no ordinary people.”

Vito called over a waiter and ordered a relatively inexpensive bottle of rye whiskey, then said to Jack.

"I have my doubts about that. Back then, when Roger from the Afterlife went to fight Johnny at the Arasaka Tower, everyone else was almost wiped out. How come Roger was fine and still running the Afterlife? The Afterlife is like a trendy bar, a legendary spot that attracts wave after wave of people to visit the holy site. But to put it bluntly, it's just a bunch of shady people gathering a group of mercenaries who want to mess with shady people."

Jack remained silent, then raised his whiskey.

"Uh, Mano, you're absolutely right, but there's no harm in going to check it out, right? Cheers!"

Vito clinked glasses with Vito.

“That’s true, but our goal from now on is for everyone to come to Wild Wolves to find the living legend, Jack Wells.”

"Hahaha, that's fantastic!"

After their meal, the two went to Wild Wolves to deliver dinner to Mrs. Wells. There, they met with "Old Captain" Muammar Reyes, a middleman in Santo Domingo. He was not only the best middleman in Santo Domingo but also a used car dealer who could get his hands on some good cars.

The three of them sat down in a booth on the second floor of Wild Wolf Restaurant.

"Hey, you two have been working really hard lately. Are you finding the public transportation in Night City annoying and thinking of getting yourselves a mobile home?"

Jack joked.

“We have a little money in our pocket, so you have to help us figure out a good car for Vito so he can sleep comfortably after arguing with his wife.”

The old captain was also very humorous.

"We definitely have to meet the client's requirements. Do you have any cars you've already picked out?"

Vito got straight to the point.

"Do you have any Merrimack magicians? Preferably the original ones."

The old captain laughed when he heard it was a big deal.

"Great quality! I'll give you the original parts next week, and you can choose any color you want! This car might be a bit conspicuous in the city, but it's fantastic for rough terrain. What, thinking of starting a new business?"

Vito laughed.

"You're as slippery as an eel! Don't try to trick me. I'm paying the deposit now, and I'll pay the full amount when the car arrives!"

The old captain squinted.

“That’s great, Vito, Godfather! I’ll urge your car to arrive early! And you, Mr. Jack Golden Wells, have you chosen your ride yet?”

Jack thought for a moment and then said.

"To be honest, I still prefer motorcycles a bit more. Now that we have some money in our pockets, I want to get a Kusanagi CT-3X. Do you have any in stock?"

The old captain opened his eyes.

“Jack, your taste is impeccable, but I don’t handle Japanese goods very often. I can ask Okada Wakako for you.”

Beep~ Beep~

The old captain made a phone call to Wakako.

"Hey, Wakako, I have a customer who wants to buy a CT-3X. He wants the original product and he's not short of money."

“No, I have to keep my clients’ information confidential.”

"Alright, I'll ask. If they can work out, I'll recommend you to them."

"Okay, the usual procedure."

After the phone call ended, the old captain said to the two men.

"The old lady would like to ask for your contact information to talk. Is that alright with you?"

Vito shook his head.

“There’s nothing inconvenient about it. Okada Wakako is the middleman, and it won’t hurt to get to know her.”

"Alright, I'll pass her on to you. Now you two can talk to her. I need to hurry and contact my godfather's magician. Goodbye, both of you. Call me if you need anything!"

Jack called Wakako. The motorcycle was going smoothly and Wakako would deliver it in three days. Okada Wakako also invited the two of them to meet at a pachinko shop in the Kabuki district.

"Alright, the car issue is settled. Did you ask about the hacker, Jack?"

Jack sent Vito some information.

“There’s a hacker who used to work for Dexter Desean, a fat black guy. Last year, the old fat black guy ran away in a panic, and this hacker has been getting odd jobs. She can start working for us next month.”

Vito took a look and realized that it was T-bug, the hacker from the beginning of Cyberpunk 2077. Although he had his brain burned out among the characters in the Dark Green Mansion, he was still a pretty good hacker.

"Alright, I'll call Mann's team and call David back to help me move. You haven't met the kid yet, he's a great guy."

After receiving the message, Mann borrowed Qiwei to work for Vito. Qiwei's work in a day was roughly equivalent to half a job that Mann's team took on, which made Mann even more respectful of Vito.

"It seems Night City is about to produce another remarkable figure!"

Chapter 23 Little Giant

Although Gloria's body is fit enough to go out, she needs to rest. David and Mann explained the situation and skipped this afternoon's shooting practice to pick up their mother from school.

"Mom, I cleaned the room thoroughly last night, so you can go back and rest now."

David helped Gloria into a taxi. Although he couldn't afford the Delaman premium package, David still chose the best he could afford.

Vito asked Jack and Misty to handle the paperwork for the new H10 apartment, while he got into the car with David and his mother.

"How is it, Ms. Gloria? Is Old Vie's miraculous healing still working?"

Vito asked casually.

"Dr. Viktor is amazing. I feel much better now, and I'll be able to go back to work in a while."

Gloria's face was still a little pale, but she forced herself to stay alert so as not to worry her son.

"Mom, you don't need to go to work. Just rest and recover. I'll take care of the money."

David quickly replied.

"It's probably too late to go back to the Trauma Corporation. After all, they want to sell your prosthetic body. Why don't you listen to David and take a break for a while? My support team needs someone with extensive medical experience. You can consider Ms. Gloria. Her salary is even higher than the Trauma Corporation."

Vito said.

"Thank you, Vito. I hope I was able to help you."

Although Gloria didn't want to continue troubling Vito, the realities of Night City meant she couldn't be without a job.

The conversation then shifted to David.

"David, are you alright over there? Are you in any danger?"

David understood Vito's implied meaning and replied.

“There’s no danger. I’m currently undergoing special training and doing some simple tasks. I don’t have to face those thugs.”

Gloria felt a little relieved after hearing this, and she said to David.

"David, don't abandon your hacking skills. You have a talent for it, but... sigh!"