Great, now we are dead!

"Ok?"

Lucy turned around in surprise, only to be unexpectedly kissed by Ye Shou.

"Well!"

Her resistance gradually slowed down, and her body became limp. Just as she was about to turn the tables, the man suddenly withdrew, leaving her slightly upturned tongue feeling lost and immediately shrinking back in embarrassment. Lucy also bit her lip in embarrassment and annoyance.

"I'm so glad...you just admitted it's our family."

"!"

Lucy lowered her head, so her expression couldn't be seen, but her ears were flushed red, perhaps from anger.

"Stop being so proud!"

"Why, don't you want to?"

"..."

Lucy was lost in thought:

She doesn't have many memories of her parents anymore, and what she does have are quite bad.

Because she showed extraordinary talent as a child, her parents sent her to the training institution in Arasaka, ostensibly to receive high-end education, but in reality to undergo hacker training, where she explored the old network every day without sufficient protection.

Most of the other kids in the same batch died under the relentless firewall attack of the old network AI. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that Lucy and the others were sentenced to a slow death!

Although she escaped, she did not go home. Her parents did not sell their child because they were desperate. As employees of Arasaka, they were actually doing quite well. They only offered Lucy as a sacrifice to "contribute" to the company.

Lucy, who feels no love from her parents and even doubts the concept of "family," trusts her "companions" more and has never had the idea of ​​building a family or raising offspring.

Now, she has never been so close to anyone, her relationship with Ye Shou is incomparably defined as "family"...

So she was very scared!

She had absolutely no confidence in whether she could adapt to normal family relationships!

"You...you'd better marry someone else."

Lucy grasped the hands that were on her waist, leaned back against the man, and lowered her voice.

“I wouldn’t be a good wife…and probably not a good mother either. You deserve a better partner.”

Ye Shou remained silent, while Lucy listened to the man's heartbeat and closed her eyes.

She wasn't an innocent little girl; she dreamed of being saved by a prince on a white horse—although, in her eyes, Ye Shou was indeed a prince who brought light.

The happy endings in fairy tales are ultimately just romantic fantasies; reality is not so simple.

Her parents seem very open-minded and kind, but can she play the role of a good daughter-in-law? Can she meet their requirements and become the matriarch of the clan?

Lucy knew she wasn't cut out for it.

She was truly and deeply attracted to this man, and even felt that it wouldn't be a big deal if he were used and then abandoned one day, because at least she had experienced true love before that.

Furthermore, from an objective perspective, Lucy hopes that Ye Shou will have a better future.

Because this man is doing something truly remarkable!

She had been with the company for a while and knew that Ye Shou's plans were not just talk; they were being vigorously promoted with unimaginable resources invested, some of which could almost be considered charitable.

— Prosthetics, virtual reality, and medical devices are all profitable, but development cycles and returns are issues.

This is why many large companies are unwilling to engage in pioneering research and development: they earn more by following in the footsteps of others.

Ye Shou's series of investments are genuinely aimed at promoting technological progress and implementing it at the level of people's livelihood, so that those in need can receive assistance.

As a member of the company, Lucy was deeply involved and witnessed firsthand how the children's smiles blossomed...

But she's just a technician at best, and whether she marries Ye Shou or not doesn't prevent her from contributing her own strength.

Fortunately, as a mercenary in Night City, she was indifferent to marriage and didn't care about not having a legally recognized marital relationship.

"You actually said that... that's quite surprising."

"As a man, shouldn't you feel lucky and happy? You got a woman so easily."

"It seems that in your eyes I am similar to a playboy."

"...If you really are a playboy, things will be much simpler for me."

Lucy's lips moved slightly: "Then I can leave without any regrets and continue to live without any ties."

Ye Shou tightened his grip, his voice gentle: "You'll be a good mother, Lucy."

"what?"

Lucy opened her eyes: "Didn't you hear me? Forget about being a mother, I have no intention of getting married at all!"

“But you work hard every day for the young patients at the medical center, and in your spare time you even learn to develop software for operating prostheses… There’s no reason you wouldn’t love your own child.”

"..."

Lucy didn't say anything.

For her, the key issue wasn't whether she liked children or not, but rather that she fundamentally rejected the so-called parent-child relationship!

"You lack confidence?"

Ye Shou released his grip, then used one hand to press down on the inside of Lucy's knee, pulling her back into his arms and lifting the girl horizontally in his arms.

"!"

Lucy gasped and instinctively hooked her arms around Ye Shou's neck.

"what are you doing!"

"You won't know the outcome of some things until you try them!"

Ye Shou looked down at her and said with a smile, "Let's make a baby!"

"Can't you understand human language?!"

Lucy's eyes widened: "And don't make having a baby sound like it's as easy as raising a pet!"

Ye Shou ignored him completely and asked forcefully, "Go back to bed, or stay here?"

"..."

This man is serious!

Lucy's mouth opened slightly as she murmured, "You...aren't you tired?"

"To be honest, have you also had prosthetic body modifications?"

Ye Shou turned around and placed her upper body on the empty dining table.

"Mere machinery can't compare to a body forged through countless trials!"

Chapter 84 My Prosthetic Doctor Godfather

Ye Shou is a man of action. In his opinion, Lucy's biggest problem is not psychological trauma, but that she thinks too much and does too little!

In order to correct this delinquent girl's misconceptions, Ye Shou selflessly dedicated himself to instilling the correct guiding principles in her, making her completely convinced and realize her mistakes. She was so happy that she almost cried.

Ye Shou felt refreshed and invigorated!

Forget about the sage state and cybernetic modifications, let my transition effects handle it!

Even if you can't hold on any longer, you're not allowed to beg for mercy. Doing more things helps relieve stress. Do you even know what it means to strictly follow your doctor's orders?

Later on, Lucy did stop rejecting Ye Shou's suggestions about "children," but she still held her own views on marriage.

Ye Shou didn't force her on this point, since everyone has different views. Lucy was indeed not interested in the conventional concept of marital relationship and even scoffed at legal recognition.

To be honest, both of the girls closest to Ye Shou have this tendency—Liuli wants to stay by Ye Shou's side and become his most indispensable woman, and she doesn't really care about the title of "wife".

Moreover, the direct cause of their personalities was the trauma from their families, demonstrating that an unhappy childhood can truly affect one's entire life.

"I remembered I have some things to take care of at home."

—Lucy felt that if she didn't leave soon, she might become a useless person who couldn't think of anything.

In the past few days of competition, Lucy has undoubtedly suffered a complete defeat!

This has nothing to do with timing or location, because the two have switched battlefields, but whether it's the kitchen, the bathroom, or the sofa, no matter what tactical approach they use, she can only be defiant at the beginning...

We were all beginners, with similar theoretical knowledge; you might have a slight edge in physical strength, but ultimately I was more efficient, and women have a natural advantage. The result, however, was completely unexpected.

Lucy had been questioning her life these past few days. While she still had some rationality left, she made up a lame excuse and said she needed to go back to her apartment to pack her things before leaving.

...That's all a lie in the books. Who said girls can also have a sage state?

If such a thing existed, why wouldn't people be able to refuse it?

I'm always so easily "awakened," which makes me wonder if I'm really that shallow by nature!

……

The "Human Killer" is really useful!

When Ye Shou woke up, he saw the note left on his pillow. He felt a little regretful for having encountered such a scumbag woman, and at the same time, he realized that he had indeed been a bit too indulgent in the past few days.

It wasn't without its gains; for example, they discovered a new use for the "human killer."

Ye Shou understands the weaknesses of the human body like a grim reaper, but the so-called "weaknesses" are on various levels. Depending on the force and method applied, the results will also be different, and it is not limited to how to kill.

Human senses are fascinating; the transformation between pain and pleasure can be subtle, and everyone's preferences differ.

Just like some people love durian while others avoid it at all costs, those who like durian may not necessarily be able to accept stinky tofu.

The "Humanoid Assassin" not only contains knowledge of human anatomy, but more importantly, it can quickly grasp the target's various physical characteristics and data, and then simulate and analyze the target's specific weaknesses to determine the most efficient way to strike.

The more you interact with the other party, the more accurate your judgment will be!

Since they began to "be completely honest with each other," the two have had countless interactions. Ye Shou's understanding of this body is arguably even clearer than that of the woman herself.

So, when to attack which position, how much force to use, how to proceed step by step, and how to gradually get into the best state—Ye Shou already had it all figured out.

No wonder Lucy fled in panic, because her body betrayed her every moment!

Over the past period, she has been "awakened" time and time again, almost pushing her physical limits. This would normally cause a lot of pain and be very annoying, but the "healing magic" and the "human killer" have reversed the negative effects, leaving only a pleasure that penetrates to the bone.

Damn, these six Destiny Coins are really worth it!

My intuition was right; this entry is far superior to "Monster Hunter"!

...Considering that there are also very "philanthropic" people in this world, it is not necessary to be so arbitrary that [Monster Hunter] might have a huge effect on certain people.

Fortunately, Ye Shou's XP system is relatively normal—he can only accept things with animal ears and tails at most.

and many more!

There was a "Philanthropic Hunter" option on the Silver System Card back then... I found it strange at the time, but now it seems that it might be used in conjunction with other entries?

"hiss!"

Realizing something was wrong, Ye Shou quickly banished the distracting thoughts from his mind and took a deep breath to calm himself down.

He estimated that Lucy wouldn't be coming back anytime soon, and he was also planning to end his decadent days and continue to devote himself to the glorious cause of the bourgeoisie.

"...In any case, let's eat first."

Entering the kitchen, opening the refrigerator, and taking out a large piece of dragon meat from the "pocket" in the freezer that was kept in his private space, Ye Shou began to consider what to do today.

To be honest, he was already tired of it, but in order to improve his physical condition...

Thinking of this, the boy turned to the side and looked behind him—a mirror stood on the living room wall, reflecting his current figure.

His bare upper body wasn't particularly muscular, but every muscle seemed perfectly proportioned, like a custom-made high-end prosthetic body, exuding a powerful beauty.

Under the influence of the "Gourmet," his physical fitness is steadily improving day by day. Although it is not as obvious as injections or medicine, it is quite stable and reliable, and there are no side effects—the feeling of muscles that are inflated and muscles that are cultivated through nutrition and exercise are completely different!

Mann is a highly modified cyborg, but he is still no match for Ye Shou at this moment.

Ye Shou hadn't yet seen the full-body modifications in Cyberpunk, so he couldn't judge the strength of weapons like Adam's Hammer. After all, the expressive power of games and anime differs, and things would be different in reality as well.

However, the two fundamental technologies of materials and energy in this world are extremely advanced. If we ignore other factors and simply focus on increasing the numerical values, the product performance will be quite terrifying.

This is why Ye Shou always avoids large groups like Arasaka—they can easily send out a bunch of monsters as cannon fodder. Don't simply apply the game's settings and think that there are only a few bosses guarding the gate.

"Okay, let's open for business!"

After enjoying the Fiery Dragon Stew, Ye Shou, full of energy, opened the passageway between the first floor and the basement. He also flipped up a sign outside to announce to the residents of the commoner district that the Kuze Clinic had reopened!

……

"These inhibitors should be stored in the refrigerator. If there are frequent power outages, it is recommended to make an insulated box and keep plenty of ice packs on hand."