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

The only issue to consider is the location, which Leo needs to think about further.

As for housing, that's easy. If there's too much population, just build skyscrapers. Taipingzhou has plenty of wasteland and unfinished buildings that need to be demolished.

They have no shortage of land, equipment, building materials, or labor.

Let's embark on a massive infrastructure project and let the citizens of Night City experience the new look of the real old China!

Chapter 434 Leo: Play a Jack card and draw two designated cards from the deck.

Back at the headquarters of Blue Dream Company.

As soon as Leo got out of the car, he saw an old acquaintance, Shao Xuan, the deputy general manager of Kangtao's sales department, who was directing Kangtao employees to unload equipment onto a small forklift.

Those employees all used special exoskeletons for transporting things, making them incredibly strong and efficient at their work, even more so than the big guys in the animal gang.

"General Manager Shao, it's been a long time!"

Leo greeted him warmly.

"You too, Chairman Li, it's amazing that your company has already opened in just over ten days! Congratulations! I hope we can continue to cooperate and move forward hand in hand in the future!"

Shao Xuan greeted him warmly, showering him with compliments as if they were free.

Leo knew that this person was probably waiting here on purpose, hoping for a "chance encounter" with him. The reason was obvious: either he wanted to do business, he wanted to advance his career, or both.

However, he doesn't dislike people who actively seek him out. In business, he believes in doing what he knows well, not what he doesn't. Having someone like this can save him a lot of trouble.

"Brother Shao, you're too kind. It's lunchtime anyway, so why don't we have a simple meal together and talk about business? I'm planning to purchase another batch of weapons and equipment from Kangtao."

Shao Xuan was overjoyed, and his smile grew even brighter: "Since you put it that way, then I'll take my leave."

Leo didn't pay any attention and led his group into the headquarters.

Compared to two days ago, the mall is much cleaner and tidier now. Adhering to the extravagant spirit of throwing things away, Leo threw out everything left behind by the previous contractor.

Currently, a professional construction team hired by Kangtao is relaid the pipelines and electrical circuits in preparation for the next stage of formal renovation.

Leo greeted the construction team leader and then led everyone to a large shop in a corner on the first floor.

Even before you get close, the rich aroma of food wafts over you.

This shop was originally intended to be built into a restaurant, but it has now been reused by Leo and turned into a temporary canteen.

The semi-finished products sent from Shijishan were transformed into delicious dishes by several of the most skilled logistics staff.

The meal was a pleasant one for both host and guests, and amidst the clinking of glasses, the business deal was successfully concluded.

Leo spent a huge sum of 500 million to purchase a large amount of equipment from Kangtao.

This includes, but is not limited to, more smart firearms and ammunition, more implants of different types and levels, a large number of armed drones and heavy mechanical turrets, and various surveillance equipment.

Taipingzhou has been a lawless land for six years, and the original road surveillance system had long been dismantled by the Voodoo Gang. He can now build a new surveillance network controlled by Blue Dream Company.

The other equipment is used to build a defensive system and to arm the Wings of Freedom.

Currently, the Wings of Liberty only has one thousand official combat personnel, all using the same level of equipment. In the future, to differentiate between recruits, veterans, sergeants, and officers, it is natural to differentiate them in terms of equipment.

He had it all planned out: when a soldier was promoted to corporal, he would be issued a G-58 standard smart submachine gun; when he was promoted to sergeant major, he would be issued an L-69 Zoe smart shotgun; and for each promotion, he would provide a new implant based on his individual physical condition.

The price is favorable, and it's given away for free after working for a certain number of years, which is considered an employee benefit.

Then, accommodations will be allocated to officers of sergeant rank and above, and their children will be sent to schools run by Lanmeng to receive systematic and loyalty education.

By employing both kindness and severity, and by exploiting weaknesses, one can cultivate a highly loyal army that will be invincible in both foreign campaigns and domestic stability maintenance.

Shao Xuan readily agreed, promising to give him the best price.

Leo sent him Chunbai's phone number, and told them to discuss all the handover of supplies. They would see who in the Immortal Squad was available to assist with the process.

After saying goodbye to Shao Xuan, the group drove to Watson District.

Passing by the Marquis Hotel, which was under construction, Leo mustered up the courage to strike up a conversation with Valerie, telling her that she could choose an empty floor above the 65th floor to use as staff dormitories.

V tightened her grip on his arm, but ultimately said nothing.

Valerie didn't shy away from the situation and directly asked for the highest floor available—the 86th floor, just below Leo and V's floors.

After a brief silence, the group tacitly skipped the topic and started talking about other things.

Shortly afterward, the convoy entered the Heywood area and, as Leo had requested, chose a route that crossed the company square.

As the convoy approached the city center, the number of NCPD police cars increased dramatically, along with several armed groups that appeared to be corporate troops, scattered along the roadside in small groups.

A somber atmosphere, quite different from the bustling Taiping Island, quietly permeated the air.

"Martial law has indeed been declared, just like in Dogville..."

During his morning inspection of Taipingzhou, Leo noticed that something was off about Dog Town. Elite troops, which were not usually seen, were stationed at the high walls and various entrances and exits, strictly checking pedestrians and vehicles.

The checks were even stricter at the company square. The convoy went through at least a dozen full scans as it passed through there. It was only because he was famous that these people knew he was in the car; otherwise, they would have stopped him long ago.

The atmosphere in the city center is one of constant anxiety and paranoia.

Once inside Watson District, the situation changed again; there wasn't a single NCPD police car to be seen on the streets, and the management was even more lax than before.

bang bang-

boom!

The sounds of gunfire from afar alerted everyone. When they realized it was the Tiger Claw Gang and the Whirlpool Gang fighting amongst themselves, they quickly moved away, deciding not to help either side.

After driving through a few more streets, Leo arrived at Little Chinatown after a long absence.

Standing in the middle of a busy intersection, breathing in the strange smells in the air, Leo knew that after this, he probably wouldn't come here again for a long time.

His first stop in the world of 2077 is about to become a milestone in the past. He has established himself here and is about to move on to a wider stage.

"What's wrong? What's so interesting here?"

V glanced warily at passersby, his sharp eyes deterring any suspicious glances.

"This is my first stop in Night City. Let's go meet the first two friends I've made here."

Of all the listeners, only V understood the deeper meaning behind his words, and couldn't help but feel a little smug.

They traveled in a large group of thirteen.

Seeing the impressive firearms and imposing presence, many unsuspecting passersby quickly moved away, thinking they were there to cause trouble.

After walking a few dozen meters, they happened to see several cursing men staggering backward, covering their faces or stomachs. Opposite them was a middle-aged man with thick arms, wearing a blue work uniform.

"Get out of here! If I ever see you again, it won't be as simple as a dislocated jaw!"

The man who shouted threats and walked slowly forward was none other than Old Wei.

Those few sleazy-looking men lowered their heads and ran, foolishly choosing the direction of Leo and his group.

Leo looked at their old clothes, which appeared to be stained with blood, and smelled an unpleasant odor of formaldehyde, and began to suspect something.

He called out, "Old Wei, are these cleaners?"

The men paused, only then noticing a group of elite mercenaries in the distance who looked formidable.

Old Wei also saw Leo and the others. After hesitating for a moment, he said truthfully, "They're like the cleaners' lackeys, responsible for perimeter guarding and fighting."

"Oh."

That's right.

Leo reached down with his right hand, pulled out the Yinglong intelligent submachine gun, and fired it fiercely.

bang bang bang-

With a flick of his finger, a burst of bullets instantly riddled the men in front of him with holes.

The onlookers turned and ran, and the shops nearby quickly closed their doors.

Four men lay dead on the ground. Leo didn't even bother to glance at them. He changed his magazine, put his gun away, and walked past them toward Old Wei.

"Hey, Old Wei, this method isn't working. The cleaners are bullying us, shouldn't we just kill their whole family?"

Old Wei couldn't help but roll his eyes: "I'm a cyborg doctor, my duty is to save lives. Besides, killing them is easy, but what if someone comes back for revenge later?"

“If they come to us, we can kill them all and then no one will seek revenge.”

Leo gave his answer, and like two good brothers, he put his arm around Old Vi's shoulder and pushed him into Misty's Magic House.

As soon as I entered, I saw Misty crouching behind the bar, holding a brand-new Nine-Tailed Assault Rifle.

After seeing who it was, she breathed a sigh of relief and stood up straight: "Oh, it's you guys. You scared me. I thought the gang war had spread all the way here."

Leo extracted the key phrase: "Gang warfare? What's going on now?"

"What else can happen? All the NCPD officers have gone back to the municipal center. Now, even if you call the police in Watson District, they won't take action. Gang members, cleaners, and street thugs are all stirring up trouble. There have already been several fights this morning."

Misty hid the gun in a hidden compartment in the counter and greeted the people she knew.

Upon hearing this, Leo's heart skipped a beat: "I knew Watson District wasn't safe before, but I didn't expect it to be even worse now. If you ask me, it's not safe for you to stay here. Why don't you go to Pacific Island? We're short-handed there!"

That's right, that was his real purpose for the trip—to pack up Old Vi and Misty and take them away.

They were the first two friends he made after arriving in Night City, and they are quite valuable to keep!

Upon hearing this, Old Vi and Misty exchanged a glance, already prepared for what was to come.

"I'm actually quite reluctant to leave this place. Although it's not a great place, after staying here for a while, I feel that it has a lot of life, or rather, a sense of human warmth."

"Come on, just turn left after you leave your shop and there's an open-air market less than 50 meters away. What you're smelling is the aroma of pre-cooked food."

Leo smiled and encouraged him.

"Let me tell you, Old Wei, the best thing about Taipingzhou is its proximity to Dogtown. The female leader of the Animal Gang who's in charge of the underground boxing matches is working for me now, so you can go to the boxing matches live every day. Isn't that much more exciting than watching them on TV?"

"Hehe~ That is indeed quite attractive, but I'm renting Misty's shop, you should ask her first."

What's the point of asking? Leo has a trump card: a "targeting Misty" strategy.

"Jack, go!"

Leo waved his left hand and dispatched one of his most formidable subordinates.

In just a few words, Misty was utterly defeated.

Old Vivi had always regarded Misty as his goddaughter, and seeing that she was completely siding with him, what could the old father say?

Leo finished dealing with the two in just two minutes.

The iconic buildings of Little Chinatown, "Old Vivi Clinic" and "Misty's Psychic House," were shut down on the spot, and he is about to go to Taipingzhou to usher in the second spring of his career.

Chapter 435 Leo's Secret to Governance - Ensuring Everyone Has Enough to Eat.

"Old Wei, I appoint you as the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Blue Dream Corporation, responsible for building Blue Dream's medical team and emergency medical assistance system. The personnel and equipment will be comparable to the trauma team, and the service population will initially be Blue Dream employees and Wings of Freedom members."

Also, I plan to promote unmanned clinics in Tai Ping Chau, starting with 20 to see the results. In the future, we also plan to build a large medical center in Tai Ping Chau to serve the general public; these will require your continued attention.

Before Old Wei could recover from the joy of his sudden rise to power, he heard that he was being given such a heavy responsibility. His hands unconsciously clenched and unclenched, and his eyes flashed with a complex expression.

"Leo, I support you in wanting to do something practical, but you haven't forgotten that I'm just a lone prosthetic doctor without an assistant or apprentice, have you?"

When Leo looked over, he spread his hands and immediately gave up: "I might be okay with technical work, but I really can't do administrative work."

Leo casually pointed and said, "It's alright. Blue Dream Company will be equipped with office AI, which is enough to handle most daily chores. Valerie can assist with other tasks; you just need to oversee the technical aspects."

“V?...No, Valerie?”

Old Wei spotted someone wearing a hoodie, discreetly hidden in the crowd.

Another V…

Night City is indeed haunted.

At least Vera's hairstyle and hair color are different, but this one is a 100% replica. People who are not familiar with Vera would never be able to tell the difference.

Noticing Dr. Victor's gaze, Valerie stepped forward and greeted her future colleague: "Hello, Dr. Victor, I'm Veronica Valerie, the Director of Corporate Management. I'm in charge of administration and human resources. I look forward to working with you."

"Oh...oh, hello, just call me Lao Wei, no need to be so polite."

After they finished introducing themselves, Leo continued, "Old Wei, your office is on the top floor of the Blue Dream headquarters. I'll have someone come and help you move in later. Before you leave, I need to urgently order a Sianwistan and take the organs that were removed from my body with me."

"Okay, which company do you want? I'll place the order."

"Like the V, it is the Dinaras Anwaystein V."

"You're not planning to install it on yourself, are you?" Old Wei paused in his steps.

"No need to install it, I'm going to use it to do an experiment."

"That's fine. With your current physical condition, such a high-end model would be too much of a strain on you."