Great, now we are dead!

Lucy woke up from Mewtwo and found that Ye Shou had already come out, while Sasha on the other end of the sofa was also wearing a helmet with a slight smile on her lips, clearly engrossed in the moment.

The cat is now experiencing the same natural scenery that Lucy experienced last time, but Ye Shou has calibrated and optimized it since then, making it easier for the patients' emotions to resonate with the users. It's likely that after she awakens, she will be in a daze for quite some time, just like Lucy was before.

"I don't understand, where did you get this material from?"

Lucy interlaced her fingers and stretched out her arms, feeling mentally tired despite her prosthetic spine.

One incredible thing about prosthetics is that even though some parts have been replaced with mechanical ones, they still occasionally experience fatigue, numbness, and pain that shouldn't exist in theory, even if the tactile nerves are shut down.

Some say that the computational chip in the prosthetic body puts an extra burden on the brain, leading to hallucinations, and that we need to be careful about symptoms of cyberpsychosis.

However, some say that this is the part of the soul (Ghost) that has lost its body calling out and rejecting... Some religious people use this to criticize prosthetic body modification.

Lucy preferred to believe the latter, because that would prove they were neither zombies nor mechanical puppets of capital.

"Guess?"

Ye Shou opened a bottle of mineral water and handed it to Lucy.

The girl gulped down two mouthfuls, thoroughly quenching her thirst, and then comfortably leaned back on the sofa.

Bored, she pinched the bottle opening, shaking it as she pondered, "Did you hack into the brains of Arasaka's higher-ups? Or is it military technology?"

wrong!

Before Ye Shou could speak, she dismissed the possibility herself.

Putting aside the difficulty, if someone had the opportunity to hack into the electronic brains of a company's top management but only managed to gather a bunch of Mewtwo material, then that person must be a lunatic!

Furthermore, there are some things that even the higher-ups at Arasaka probably don't enjoy, and those well-dressed, superior people certainly don't have feelings like "it's good to be alive."

"Could it be a record from before the corporate wars? Such material could only have been found at the end of the last century and the beginning of this century."

Lucy had a sudden inspiration and felt she had grasped a clue: "You've been collecting technological relics from previous eras, did you find these materials along the way?"

Ye Shou maintained his gentle smile and slowly shook his head in denial.

"Then I can't guess..."

Lucy frowned in distress, glancing at him again unintentionally.

Speaking of which, Ye Shou also had an unrealistic dream in her eyes: to collect the crystallization of human wisdom, preserve enough sparks and samples, and prepare for the future—just like Prometheus.

Lucy felt that in terms of difficulty, her dream of going to the moon was nothing compared to Ye Shouyi's!

Moreover, this man is different from her; he dares to pursue his dreams instead of remaining stagnant like her.

A mysterious guy...

"I filmed on location; it's not as complicated as you think."

"impossible!"

Lucy immediately retorted, "I have no idea where on Earth today you can find such a vast natural ecosystem!"

"Of course not Earth as it is now, didn't I tell you? I'll take you to a place even farther than the moon."

"..."

Lucy's eyes widened slightly: "Are you serious? That's not you..."

"I'm not kidding."

Ye Shou looked directly into her eyes. "You've always been very serious."

"Does it really exist?"

Lucy couldn't believe it.

"You'll know the truth once you see it for yourself."

"Why……

Why are you telling me all this?

Lucy's eyes reflected Ye Shou's handsome features, his silver hair swaying slightly. Under the light, the girl's eyes were unfocused, as if she were still in a dream.

"That's just a daydream that can be found anywhere, so why are you specifically helping me?"

"Because it's beautiful...your dream."

Ye Shou said gently, "I want to protect—"

Well! ! !

Cool, short silver hair brushed against her cheek as the girl passionately kissed him, her left hand cradling Ye Shou's head as if to prevent him from escaping.

The contact between their lips was a little rough, their teeth accidentally touched, and their heartbeats rose rapidly. As Lucy, though lacking in skill, was full of passion and kept asking for warmth, Ye Shou took the opportunity to wrap his arms around her waist.

The moment their fingertips touched, Lucy suddenly separated from Ye Shou, though her hands were still wrapped around the back of his head.

"call……"

Both of them were breathing heavily to varying degrees. The shyness in Lucy's eyes lasted only a very short moment before she quickly switched to an aggressive mode.

This position was too awkward, so she simply straddled Ye Shou's legs and climbed on top of him, facing him directly.

She stared into Ye Shou's eyes, and asked hesitantly, "Was this... your first kiss?"

Ye Shou shook his head.

"what……"

Lucy pouted, but didn't seem to mind. She just smiled mischievously and said, "Then I'm the one who's at a disadvantage."

"Actually—um!"

Ye Shougang was cut off again as soon as he opened his mouth. Lucy struggled a bit more, but as a novice, it was difficult to find the knack right away. The process of exploration was always tortuous and full of surprises. In the end, they separated to catch their breath.

"Then we're even!"

She spoke with the poise of a victor.

……

What should I do? Should I remind them? Or should I just pretend to be asleep and not say anything? They won't do anything now, will they?!

—On the other side, Sasha, the cat who had already woken up, stared wide-eyed at this scene, torn between her inner turmoil and her own conscience.

She finally glanced at the doorway... and decided to close her eyes and pretend to be asleep.

After all... handsome men and beautiful women are quite pleasing to the eye.

Chapter 44 Now it's come to this, I can't say it!

Sasha ultimately didn't see what she wanted to see. After all, Ye Shou and Lucy had common sense and wouldn't engage in a 1v1 real-life fight under these circumstances. Instead, after a brief moment of tenderness, they pretended nothing had happened and separated, waiting for Sasha to wake up.

The result was quite a blow to the cat, leaving her feeling both excited and conflicted. She opened her eyes with a resentful expression, making Ye Shou wonder if something had happened to Mewtwo.

The three of them were all aware of the situation but deliberately avoided discussing it. The subtle atmosphere didn't completely dissipate until the two women took their leave.

When he was lying on the bed, Ye Shou subconsciously rubbed his fingertips, vaguely remembering the lingering warm and soft touch of the jade... Suddenly he felt that he was being a bit perverted.

He's still a bit dazed. Although it wasn't his first kiss, it was the first time he'd ever been ambushed (in his opinion).

Lucy is different from the girls around him; she is both aggressive and proactive. This type of person, who seems unrestrained but is actually an iceberg inside and is hard to be moved by, is once she falls in love and is devoted until she burns out completely.

If there hadn't been a third party present, Lucy might have really taken advantage of Ye Shou right there and then!

Their initiative is much higher than that of high school girls!

"What should we do now?"

Ye Shou muttered to himself in distress.

Now that things have come to this, I can no longer bring myself to say that all I want to do is earn Destiny Coins and incidentally bring her to the main world to be the company's network manager!

……

Time always flies in Night City. If nothing major happens, it's just a repetition of day after day, and several years can pass in the blink of an eye.

However, there will also be times when the time frame is extended:

Whether encountering an event or being caught up in a storm, a life-or-death race between gangsters, corporations, and mercenaries can happen in just one night, making it more exciting than a year for an average person!

Ye Shou falls into the former category. To avoid attracting the attention of large corporations, he avoids direct conflicts unless absolutely necessary, and he doesn't seek the limelight. His social circle is also relatively stable. He chose to become a "cyborg doctor" rather than a "cyber mercenary" precisely to stay away from most conflicts.

Collecting medieval technologies and prosthetic samples to piece together a relatively complete basic technology tree, while keeping an eye on the actions of the "protagonists" and being ready to exploit them at any time—this is Ye Shou's current goal.

After he saved Maomao, the members of the Cyberpunk team also learned about her mother's situation. Some felt sympathy, while others were angry, but without exception, they all believed that Ye Shou's judgment was very accurate. It was highly likely that the company was setting a trap, and they advised Maomao not to knowingly step into it.

Cat was a little conflicted. She felt that Ye Shou's words made a lot of sense and she was unwilling to be someone else's pawn. However, the fact that her mother had been cheated by the biotechnology company was undeniable. If she knew the truth and remained silent, she simply couldn't swallow her anger!

Sasha may seem cheerful and cute, but she is a very stubborn girl at heart. She is not afraid of death if she wants to get justice!

The only problem is that even if she releases the information, it's questionable whether the TV station is willing to offend biotechnology, and it's also questionable what kind of product the company hiding behind the scenes will launch... Sasha isn't afraid of danger, she's just afraid of doing something wrong with good intentions.

However, she soon had nothing to worry about, because a few days later the matter was exposed through other channels!

A mercenary squad and two gangs were involved, and it is said that no fewer than five people died. The information was eventually broadcast by "WNS News," and the biotechnology company was immediately caught in a media storm.

Are you still thinking about that?

Sasha, who was leaning on the bar table, looked up and caught a glimpse of a glamorous and elegant silver figure out of the corner of her eye. It was Lucy, who was carrying a glass of juice.

The cat glanced at the glass of yellow liquid with a meaningful look in its eyes.

Lucy, oblivious to her gaze, gracefully sat down opposite her: "Wasn't it all resolved satisfactorily? The dark secrets of biotechnology have been exposed, the truth about your mother and the other victims has come to light, and you haven't been implicated. Isn't this the best possible outcome?"

"I still feel like I can't let it go."

Sasha said sullenly, "I consider myself quite adaptable, and I've been in Night City for many years now. To be honest, I quite like my current life, including this team..."

"So you're already disappointed with Night City?"

Lucy blinked and gave a deliberately mocking laugh: "I thought you already knew what this godforsaken place was like."

"..."

Sasha remained silent, her gaze fixed on the water droplets sliding down the glass, exuding a subtle aura.

"That should have been me..."

"what?"

Lucy didn't hear clearly.

"That hacker who exposed biotechnology a few days ago... he's just like me, his family members also died from the side effects of drugs."

Sasha clenched her fists: "But now he's dead, and I'm still alive."

Guilt...

Lucy narrowed her eyes. She wasn't good at counseling others. In fact, there were very few people in Night City who were qualified to be spiritual mentors, because often someone had already died in an accident or developed cyberbullying before they needed to repent or be counseled.

We all live in the present!

Sasha has an overly strong sense of justice and responsibility, but Lucy has no right to advise her, because she herself has unrealistic and beautiful dreams.

"I can only advise you to think more positively; after all, this is the style of Night City."

"...Wow! Having a man suddenly makes me feel so much more at ease."

Sasha suddenly said mischievously, "If it were the old Lucy, she would still drink with me in silence and swear a few times. What? Can love make a woman elegant?"

"Man...cough!"

Lucy choked and put down her cup.

"Look, you're even drinking orange juice now, this is a bar!"

"I'm doing this, um, for my health."

"Liar"

The cat lay on the table close to Lucy and asked mysteriously in a low voice, "Tell me the truth."

"Ok?"

Are you pregnant?

"..."

"Ahhh, I surrender! I surrender! Don't just grab my ear without saying a word!"

After commotion for a while, Sasha's mood improved considerably. She sat down again and asked in a serious tone, "Should we leave for now?"

“That’s right, I’ve already spoken to Boss Mann. Anyway, with you in the team, there won’t be any problems without me.”