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

After watching Old Vie walk away, Leo turned to look at Misty.

"Misty, you will also join Blue Dream's medical department. I appoint you as the director of the Mental Health and Counseling Department, responsible for providing psychological counseling to employees."

"I?"

Misty pointed to her face, which was etched with anxiety and insecurity.

"Can I?"

“It can be done, you know how to do that…” Leo quickly recalled, “Making spiritual energy with your hands and stuff, I think that’s good, as long as it guides people to good and doesn’t lead employees to abuse drugs.”

"No, that won't happen. Exploring one's own innate spiritual light is a form of spiritual practice, aimed at restraining external interference, maintaining one's true nature, and not losing oneself in the face of change."

As expected of a master of metaphysics, Misty can spout metaphysical sayings without hesitation.

Jack nodded repeatedly, while the others looked completely bewildered.

Leo suppressed the urge to shake his head and said slowly, "Yes...that's the idea. We'll use some psychological techniques to alleviate the employees' stress and anxiety."

Misty nodded: "I'm not sure if it will work, but I can try. But what about my shop?"

“A shop…” Leo looked around the small shop, inhaling the pleasant aroma of the incense in the air. “Let’s move it to the company headquarters. It used to be a shopping mall there, with plenty of shops. I’ll give you a shop on the first floor and see if any of the employees like these kinds of mystical items.”

"Alright then, once things settle down, I'll sublet these two shops."

As she spoke, Misty went to pack up her valuables, with Jack running around helping her.

Once the important business was over, the others dispersed and wandered around the psychic house, playing with various interesting trinkets.

Leo stood in front of that strange four-armed statue for a while, feeling that the statue was weird and sinister, somewhat like the four-armed god-king next door.

I guess it's a little Easter egg...

Half an hour later, S.A.S. arrived.

The moving team that Leo called from Taipingzhou arrived one after the other and quickly emptied the two shops amidst the puzzled looks of the surrounding neighbors.

Old Wei posted several notices at the entrance of the shop and sent text messages to the customers who had their original organs stored there, informing them that the clinic was moving to Tai Ping Chau.

Subsequently, an even larger convoy left Watson District and headed to Taipingzhou, a region in dire need of reconstruction.

We crossed the sea bridge.

The bustling crowds and vibrant atmosphere deeply impressed the two longtime residents of Watson District.

“No wonder Stan hasn’t been saying his catchphrase ‘Pacific Island is still Pacific Island’ these past few days. It seems things have really changed here.”

Looking at the energetic workers on the construction site, Lao Wei almost didn't recognize that this was the same chaotic, no-man's-land he had been in.

Leo leaned back in his chair with satisfaction, also looking out the window: "That's right, Taipingzhou is no longer the Taipingzhou it used to be. This place will become a new urban area in Night City."

"Taipingzhou has changed so much in just a few days, what's the secret?"

Misty, sitting in the passenger seat, turned around and asked.

“Of course there is.” Leo smiled slightly. “My secret is—to ensure everyone has enough to eat.”

"That's no easy task, but... if you can really do it, the citizens will definitely elect you as mayor!"

"Being mayor is out of the question; there's always endless official business, it's too much of a hassle. I'd rather start my own company; as long as I have enough managers, I can slack off a bit."

Leo was expressing his wonderful vision of being a hands-off boss when his gaze inadvertently fell on the skyscrapers of Dogtown.

The dilapidated exterior walls and the various buildings that have been neglected for years stand in stark contrast to Taiping Island, which is just a wall away.

Dogville…

Despite being the most sought-after "duty-free goods trading center" in the Americas and even the world, Colonel Hansen has neglected to improve its infrastructure. He's clearly not taking management seriously.

Or perhaps he only ever saw this place as a bridgehead for attacking Night City, which is why he neglected to manage the people's livelihood and focused solely on building up the combat force.

This is not good. Dogtown has always been an integral part of Taipingzhou. We cannot let them tarnish our reputation.

When I come back next time, with more time, I'll take Dogtown back too...

Leo withdrew his gaze and continued to immerse himself in his busy work.

He spent the entire afternoon running around, and with the help of both money and connections, Old Wei's clinic successfully opened on the second floor of the Blue Dream headquarters, directly below Misty's psychic hut.

Just as he was about to finish his day's work and go home to relax, the NCPD came knocking on his door.

NCPD Taipingzhou Branch No. 436 × NCPD Branch under Lanmeng Company √

The team was led by Inspector Stings, oh no, now he's a Superintendent Stings, and the next step up would be Deputy Chief.

He was followed by several unfamiliar police officers, all of whom looked young, no more than thirty years old.

This stoic middle-aged man, who spends most of his time on the streets of Watson District, seemed somewhat reserved and uneasy in front of Leo.

“Chairman Li, hello. I need your help with some things regarding the reconstruction of the Taipingzhou NCPD branch.”

It's clear that he's really not good at this kind of social interaction.

Leo didn't make things difficult for him and nodded calmly: "Go ahead and say it. Blue Dream Company has signed a funding agreement with the NCPD and they are friendly partners."

He pointed out that Lanmeng Company was the client, and told them to watch their words.

Stins tried to force a business smile onto his stiff face, but he was used to keeping a straight face, so the expression looked particularly awkward.

"Here's what happened. I got the access card for the Taipingzhou branch, so I took some people in for a look around."

He turned to the side and pointed to the distance.

Looking south from the plaza of the Grand Empire Department Store, the four letters "NCPD" on that dilapidated building are particularly eye-catching.

"The police station is basically empty; even the decent desks and chairs have been taken by homeless people who broke in. To restore the station's operational function, it needs repairs first, and then a batch of police equipment needs to be purchased..."

His voice grew softer and softer, and his expression became increasingly awkward.

Leo seemed to understand: "What did Director Korlich say?"

"The NCPD is facing financial difficulties; let's figure out a solution ourselves..."

"So your solution is to ask me for alms?"

"..."

Leo almost laughed in exasperation at his tacit acceptance. He knew the Night City NCPD was unreliable, but he hadn't expected them to be this unreliable.

After signing the funding agreement, they just dumped the unwelcome police officers on him and then ignored everything else. Is this attitude worthy of the 100 million euros in funding every year?

Kollridge is no good... or is it the Night Corporation behind him that's behind this?

Seeing his displeasure, Stings forced a smile and said, "Chairman Li, I don't know if you're familiar with the NCPD's system. Although we officers are full-time employees, our firearms, equipment, and even the police cars we drive are police department property. If the chief doesn't approve, we can't even get our equipment out..."

Leo waved his hand, indicating that he didn't need to say anything more. The NCPD was rotten to the core, and they would be dealt with sooner or later.

"Alright, how much money do you need?"

Stings took out a tablet, unlocked the screen, and handed it to him.

Leo took it and saw that the various fees were listed on several pages, with at least a hundred items. He scrolled to the end to see the total price, which was more than five million.

His brows furrowed.

Stins sighed inwardly and quickly explained, "Chairman Li, this is already the price for second-hand or even third-hand equipment. The bureau has allocated a total of 150 slots to Taipingzhou; any less and the equipment will have to be rotated. We—"

Leo waved his hand to interrupt him, looking displeased.

"The Taipingzhou branch is located in the exit area of ​​Lanmeng Company. How can it be so dilapidated and embarrassing to me? It is a police station with a hundred or so officers. What can five million do with it!"

I'm approving a budget of fifty million for you to completely renovate the police station, equipping it with the latest and greatest equipment. From now on, your job will be to patrol Tai Ping Chau in brand-new police cars, reassuring the citizens that they are protected.

After saying that, Leo helped him change the total price of the bill by adding a zero to the end.

After making the changes, he casually opened the police officer roster on the desktop to see who had been "exiled" to Tai Ping Chau to eat dirt.

This was against the rules, but Stings dared not say anything.

He quickly found Anna Hammill and River Ward by searching for the names in English order.

When he looked at the officers' ages and ranks, his cheek twitched.

Wow, that's impressive... Apart from the two detectives and a dozen or so detectives, the rest are all low-ranking patrol officers, and they are all very young, averaging only in their early twenties.

This is a package deal of unpopular police officers and fresh recruits straight out of police academy...

Stins knew that his current position was due to Leo, so he took the initiative to speak:

"Taipingzhou was already a chaotic and impoverished place, and now it's under the control of your Wings of Freedom. Officers with connections and ideas don't want to come here, so the higher-ups are just filling in the numbers with marginalized idealists and newly recruited patrol officers. My personal assessment is that within a few months, some of them will find a way to transfer or resign..."

"Because you can't get the money?"

Stins nodded.

"How much does a newly recruited patrol officer typically earn?"

"Around 2000 euros...before tax. If you want to earn more, you have to find your own way. Getting a ticket is the easiest way."

No wonder.

After paying taxes, you'll only get 1500 euros, which is about the same as a blue-collar worker or a waiter in a high-end restaurant.

But don't forget, these NCPD patrol officers need to be on the front lines and often have to engage in firefights with criminals.

It's no wonder they'd resort to crooked schemes for such a small amount of money; they'd risk their lives for it.

“I once visited another city where police officers had found a great way to balance work and life—they received two salaries. One from the police department and the other from donors.”

The city is called Gotham, and their police department is abbreviated as GCPD.

Leo decided to emulate the underworld families in this regard: "From now on, the police officers in Taipingzhou can also receive two salaries. The other salary will be issued in the form of money chips, and the amount will be their pre-tax salary for their rank."

After all, police officers are human too; they need more income to make a living, don't they?

He handed the tablet back.

Stings reached out to take it, only to find that he didn't let go.

Leo looked him in the eyes, his tone full of meaning: "Problems that can be solved with money are not problems for me. But I hope you think carefully about who you are getting your money from and who you are supposed to serve."

Stins and the officers who were nearby heard this and their expressions immediately became hesitant.

But in the end, no one raised any objections.

Police officers also need to make a living. They can't earn extra money in Tai Ping Chau, so they have to find other ways to supplement their income.

Now that someone is willing to pay, it's obvious what to do.

"...Understood, we will try our best to cooperate with your work."

“Very good.” Leo released his hand. “The start-up capital will be deposited into the Taipingzhou branch’s corporate account. Don’t tell me you can’t even hold onto the money you get. You’ll have to pick out the equipment yourself. Make sure it’s practical and don’t get fooled.”

Stings nodded silently.

"Alright, let's go... wait a minute."

Just as Leo was about to send them away, he received a private message from Sasha.

He turned around and casually beckoned with his finger: "Just say what you want to say, it's not like it's anything shameful."

Sasha wrinkled her small nose and walked over hesitantly: "It's just... my sister is also an NCPD detective, could you transfer her to Pacific Island as well? Oh right, she's at Dogtown Precinct now."

“Dogtown…that place is rather special. I need to submit an application to higher-ups. Is she in a sensitive department?” Stins asked.

"No, just a regular detective, the kind who patrols the streets with a few partners."

"That shouldn't be a problem, as long as she's willing."

"She should... uh, I haven't told her about this yet, but it's okay, I'll call her later, she'll definitely be willing to come!"

Sasha sent her sister's information to Stings, exchanged phone numbers with him, and agreed to contact him as soon as possible if there were any problems.

Stins nodded, taking the matter very seriously.

If there were an employee in the bureau who could strike up a conversation with the core members of the Immortal Squad, things would go much more smoothly in the future.

Later, he politely bid farewell to Leo and returned to NCPD headquarters with his men to select new equipment needed by the branch office.

Leo resolved a trivial matter and, as planned, rushed home to catch some fish.

Return to the apartment.

Everyone enjoyed a lively dinner together before going their separate ways.

Only he and V remained in the room.

The expected scene unfolded—