From Gotham to Night City, my infamy is known to all.

After dinner, Vera and Sasha sat in the living room for a while before going home. The main reason was that a woman with a half-shaved hairstyle kept staring at them with a thief-like gaze, which really sent chills down their spines.

After they left, V relaxed and resumed her lazy demeanor.

Taking advantage of her inattention, Leo leaned to the side and lay down on her lap, enjoying the superior lap pillow experience provided by her firm thighs.

V tapped his head twice with her knuckles, a slight smile playing on her lips, clearly enjoying the intimate interaction.

Lying on V's lap, breathing in her reassuring scent, Leo closed his eyes contentedly, feeling a little sleepy.

Just then, the phone rang.

"Whoosh...whoosh..."

Upon recognizing the caller, he answered the call immediately.

Good evening, Father.

"Well, L, you've really made quite a scene today. Since noon, every mercenary who comes to me for work has been mentioning your code name. This ordinary English letter has almost become the new buzzword in Night City thanks to your efforts."

Leo laughed and said, "It's just that the commotion was a bit loud, but it's really nothing special. Hijacking a company convoy would easily cost two or three million, so what I did was a small job, just with a lot of people involved."

"Well, just take it easy. The speed at which you've become famous and the speed at which you've spent money are too fast, it's alarming. Also, my wine sales are going very well, I'll pay you the balance in a bit. Let me give you a piece of advice, even if the elders above don't care about this little bit of money, you still have to give them something. It's a matter of attitude, it's about respecting the elders."

Leo knew that the priest had been completely influenced by Dietrich and wondered to what extent his imagination had expanded.

But this was all part of the plan. Let him guess whatever he wants. If he can guess that it's another world, then he's not a priest, he's a god.

"I know I'm careful with my money, and I'll definitely pay what I'm owed. By the way, since we're on this topic, let's talk business."

The next shipment will definitely arrive this month, and it'll be much larger than the first one. Do you think Night City can handle that much wine? Or should I bring some other things too?

The priest pondered for a moment, then asked in return, "How much exactly?"

"It's hard to say, but it's definitely several times more."

The priest rubbed his forehead, looking a little dizzy.

"There are too many. Most of these wines are going to the tables of the wealthy, and their quantities are limited. We can get another batch of the same quantity without any problem, but if we order several times more, the price will definitely be affected."

Leo believed this, because this is the law of business; the circulation and consumption of goods both take time.

This is a problem that is neither too big nor too small, but it is also a good opportunity—to add some vitality to the priest's heart!

Leo casually turned to look at the TV and said, "How about this, I'll have them ship some of the goods to other cities in New America, preferably around Night City, so that our wines can gain recognition."

"Didn't you say you could contact partners? Then let's do it the same way as last time. I'll have them hide the liquor, and then your 'friends' can bring people and equipment to pick it up and inspect it on the spot. If there are no problems, we'll settle the payment and delivery. It's safe and convenient. What do you think?"

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The priest felt... a little dizzy.

That's just how some things are—it's one thing to guess beforehand, but it can still be dizzying when they actually happen.

If such a smuggling network, spanning New America and Night City, truly exists, then the person behind it must be an extremely powerful figure, someone you couldn't find even in a single country.

He carefully considered his words and said softly, "If we can ship to other cities, sales won't be a problem; the more the better. If you really intend to do this, then I'll have to personally visit the surrounding cities, find acquaintances, build relationships, and then find truly sincere and capable partners."

Leo's current posture made it inconvenient to nod, so he blinked instead: "I think it's feasible. I'll only be responsible for the smuggling channels and delivering the goods to the designated city. I'll leave the rest to you. I believe you'd be happy to do it."

The priest nodded solemnly: "That's right. The greatest asset of a middleman is his network and channels. It's certainly a great thing to have the opportunity to connect with his counterparts in other cities."

"Then it's settled. Give me the purchase ratios for the various wines later, and I'll take care of that."

After hanging up the phone, Leo silently counted to 25, and the transfer notification arrived.

[Your personal account has received a transfer of €38,400,000 from the priest. Do you wish to accept it?]

【take over. 】

[Transfer successful. Current account balance: €39,800,000.]

With his wallet fuller, Leo's mood improved dramatically.

"V, the final payment has arrived!"

"Hmm...that's good. Don't spend it recklessly this time. Money should be used wisely, not squandered."

V recalled what he had heard at the last victory celebration and hesitated.

"Aren't you supposed to hand over 50%? Is there enough money left?"

Leo thought for a moment before remembering what he had said to the priest last time: "Oh, that was just something I said offhand. After deducting the purchase costs, the rest of the money is mine."

"Then...do you still have to go back?" V looked down at him.

Leo turned to look into her eyes, expecting to see reluctance, but instead, he saw mostly worry.

It's really nice to feel cared for like this...

He reached out and touched V's face, smiling as he said, "Of course I have to go back. I'm a human warehouse; I need to handle the goods to bring them back. But this time I'll try to stay there for as few days as possible and come back quickly."

Hearing this answer, V felt somewhat relieved.

Leo, not wanting to continue this heavy topic, tried to claim credit and get a reward: "I just closed a deal with the priest for hundreds of millions. Now, I need to relax a bit~"

V wanted to sigh when he heard this.

"Is this kind of thing even interesting? It's never going to end..."

Without waiting for a reply, Leo grabbed her hand: "This is your duty as her girlfriend, hurry up and move!"

V rolled her eyes and slowly got to work.

Leo closed his eyes to enjoy the moment, while also communicating with the pure white.

[Pure White, first look for clues about Rebecca's matter online. If you can't find any, I'll consider going offline to find those people who forcibly occupied Sunrise Old Man's property.]

While you're at it, look for Lucy. Qiwei has joined Mann's team, and Lucy should be heading to Night City by now.

[Isn't this what they call being greedy and always wanting more? Do you dare open your eyes and look at V? Don't you feel ashamed?]

Leo... he really didn't dare, but he wasn't about to admit defeat, so he started to argue: "You didn't say that before, didn't you? Didn't you say you'd send Vera and Sasha to my bed...? You're not going to back out, are you?!"

[I'm not backing out. I'm waiting to see if V will kill you after your scheme is exposed. I just feel it's not fair that you two are having so much fun while I have to do the work.]

Leo was speechless for a moment.

Taking advantage of the situation, Pure White made her demands: "I'm willing to do some work. I've contributed so much to the team; it's time to spend some money on me. I need to purchase a batch of 2076 server room equipment to completely upgrade the original server room. I also need several small robots to help maintain electronic equipment within the space. A batch of drones to improve your security level. And…"

She said a whole string of "more"s, which left Leo completely bewildered.

"Don't ask for more. Just tell me how much it costs, and if I have it, I'll definitely give it to you. But you'll have to find an online store yourself and have them deliver the goods to the garage in batches."

[OK! Once the singularity space has expanded, I'll provide a detailed list. Now I'm off to get to work!]

Leo glanced at his personal account with a pang of regret; the money really did come quickly and went quickly...

After a while, with a shiver, he put this trouble behind him.

V showed her gentle side, not only washing her own hands but also helping him wash them.

Then he made a request that shocked him deeply—

"You've had your fun, isn't it my turn?"

Leo's eyes snapped open, and he sprang up from the sofa in a flash.

And such a good thing!

Of course he was willing!

"Okay! You want to—"

Bang.

A black boxing glove slammed into his chest.

V had already put on his boxing gloves and was glaring at him menacingly: "Put them on! Let's fight!"

Leo immediately deflated: "This isn't good... You just used Sianweistan today, I'm worried about your health..."

V scoffed: "What did you say again... Right, stop babbling! I'm training you for your own good. The more you sweat in peacetime, the less you bleed in wartime. Daily training can only end when you're stronger than me!"

Now, put on your boxing gloves, so you can lose with more dignity!

Leo is numb...

As night deepened, the intense, visceral battle continued for a long time.

There will be an anaerobic exercise session afterwards.

On the first day after confirming their relationship with V, Leo climbed into bed, his body aching all over, and fell asleep alone...

*

3 month 7 day.

晴，

It's a great day to hold a celebration banquet.

V got busy in the kitchen early, and Leo followed after waking up... but ended up making things worse.

"Can't you just stop causing trouble?"

While simmering her Mexican soup, V grumbled at the person behind her who insisted on hugging her while she cooked.

Leo, however, felt good about it: "Don't you think this is very cozy?"

V could only sigh, at her wit's end. Ever since they confirmed their relationship, he had completely let himself go and had become increasingly outrageous...

Their heartwarming interaction quickly attracted Chunbai's attention.

[Don't let her tough talk fool you, that's not the truth at all. I'll tell you a big secret: V took another shower before bed last night, and together with the first one, it took about an hour.]

Leo was puzzled: "Uh...so what? Fine, I'll wash it then. It's not like I need that much water."

What if her hormone levels fluctuate drastically while showering?

You mean...?

Leo seems to understand; V is probably hiding in the bathroom taking care of things himself.

That's outrageous! Why didn't she ask her boyfriend for help if she had this need?

Leo's anger manifested physically, catching V off guard and causing him to let out a low moan, his face instantly turning red.

"Get out of here! I'm cooking!"

Enraged, V brandished a ladle, threatening to hit him on the head.

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In the past, Leo might have chosen a strategic retreat, but now he has seen through V's true colors and will no longer be fooled by her bluster!

"I need some help!"

"Elbow! Come with me to the bathroom!"

With a force of 12 points from both arms—the strength of a professional athlete—he easily lifted V, whose body size is similar to that of an average woman.

Even the mighty V-Zhentian couldn't help but let out a cry of surprise after being ambushed.

"ah!?"

Once she realized what was happening, the immense power hidden within her began to awaken.

"I missed you so much!? It's so early in the morning... I'm still making soup!!"

Leo didn't care about such trivial matters: "Simmer it slowly over low heat. Who would stand by the pot for hours while making soup?"

With V's half-hearted indulgence, he successfully dragged V, who was wearing an apron, into the bathroom.

Then, naturally, you can enjoy your time.

Five minutes passed, and V began to get impatient.

"Can you hurry up!"

"I'm really fast, you'll be the one scolding me later."

Ten minutes later, V's eyebrows began to twitch.

"The guests might arrive early, is this how you behave!"