Chapter 16 This Li Ang is not simple!

"By the way, what's the situation with this new LA company that has emerged in Little Chinatown? Do you know the origin of this company?"

Lucius suddenly asked.

As the top municipal official in Watson District, he has certainly heard about the recent hot LA companies.

But Lucius only knew that the boss of LA company was a Chinese and that the company mainly sold weapons and equipment. As for the other party's origins and background, he knew nothing about them.

You know, Lucius knows the details of each company in Watson District and the arms trade in the underground black market. He even has some business dealings with quite a few company executives and smugglers.

The only thing is that I have almost no impression of Li Ang’s LA company, which is a bit intriguing!
There are only a few forces in the world that possess advanced weapons and technology and can control the direction of public opinion in Night City.

This LA company is probably a super military-industrial complex group led by the New American Congress and composed of several weapons companies. Otherwise, where would it get such a huge energy to get in and take control of the game!

"Who is the boss of LA Company? Do they have all the necessary documents?" Lucius asked.

"I have all the information about the LA company. I will send it to you via the chip right away."

As early as half a month ago, Detective River had been secretly investigating Li Ang's background, and now he has learned something. At least they are not completely ignorant of the LA company.

Immediately, the detailed information was transmitted to Lucius' brain through the chip, and he instantly knew Leon's personal information.

Li Ang was born in a small and prosperous country in Western Europe. His parents are of Chinese descent. He graduated from a local world-class business school and later worked in several companies. Now he has founded LA Company.

In addition, LA company's registration information and related procedural materials are also complete and without any problems.

All of Li Ang's information has been modified by the system, and there is no loophole in this world.

Therefore, after reading the information, Lucius could only regard him as a big shot with a corporate background.

"This Li Ang is not simple..."

Lucius nodded thoughtfully.

From the information sent by River, he learned that LA Company was not only a weapons manufacturer, but also a military technology company, and its industries even included hovercrafts and vehicles!
"We cannot rule out the possibility that the other party is a shell company."

Detective River was very cautious and did not easily believe the above information. After all, a company that could contract the manufacture of firearms and military products must be a giant in the industry.

But the LA company is only famous in Little Chinatown, as if it suddenly appeared out of nowhere. If this is the case, then there is only one truth!
——LA Company is a subsidiary of Military Technology!

When River told Lucius his guess, he immediately got the other party's confirmation. This was the most realistic possibility.

"Perhaps, we can use the power of military technology to make them fight with Arasaka Corporation, and we can reap the benefits!"

Lucius, who has been in politics for many years, is of course well aware of the stabilizing effect of the triangular structure on the situation. He would rather do nothing than make a mistake when he is about to be elected.

Even if he cannot make progress in Watson District and gain some political achievements, Lucius will never let this hot potato explode in his hands!

At this moment, Li Ang from LA company is the key figure to break the deadlock!

"Good idea. This way, the matter between the Triad and Arasaka Corporation will be settled. This will solve the dilemma!" Detective River's eyes lit up.

As soon as his thoughts came to him, Lucius's face immediately flushed. He excitedly picked up the brandy on the table and gulped down a few mouthfuls. Military Technology was backed by New America. If he could establish some connections with the people in Congress, even if Night City returned to New America one day, his position would still be as stable as a rock!
Betting on both sides is what the political elite should do. As long as the position is secure enough, who cares about the company.

"Do you want me to go find Mr. Leon in person and have a talk with you?" River asked.

A strong dragon cannot defeat a local snake. No matter how powerful a military-industrial group is, it has to say hello to the NCPD when it arrives in Night City, otherwise it will be considered a wild boy with no connections.

"Do not."

Lucius shook his head and raised his hand to stop him, saying, "Don't rush to alert the enemy. Wait for a while before going. Maybe Leon will come over to talk to us first."

When it comes to the exchange of interests, the party that takes the initiative first will suffer losses. As long as Lucius can firmly grasp the two treasures of the seaside and the industrial zone, he will be invincible in the negotiations with the company.

Judging from the two recent Triad gunfights, Lucius guessed that Leon was the Triad's behind-the-scenes helper, otherwise there would be no reason why the Tiger Claw Gang could not buy weapons from the LA company.

In this case, there is nothing wrong with sitting on the mountain and watching the fight between tigers. It just so happens that the NCPD is unable to control the Tiger Claw Gang, and with the Triad here, the situation in Watson District can be stabilized.

In short, no matter which faction Le Ang belongs to, there is no need for Lucius to take the initiative to provoke the other party now. Not only can he not provoke Le Ang, he also has to find ways to win him over!
As long as Li Ang doesn't do anything stupid and blatantly infringe on the interests of other companies, everything else will be fine.

For Lucius, the most important thing now is to maintain the stability of Watson District and prepare for his personal election as mayor of Night City. Everything else is secondary.

"Just keep an eye on these two companies and gangs. As long as they don't do anything reckless, don't alert them."

"understand!"

"..."

A week later.

Watson District, Little Chinatown.

Leon brought Lucy and members of Mann's team to Misty's psychic hut.

"Wow! Oh my god, look who I saw! Isn't this the famous Mr. Leon? Why don't you go and do your arms deal properly and come to me to tell your fortune?"

Misty, with thick smoky makeup and disheveled hair, leaned against the bar and looked at Leon, smiling and saying:
"You brought so many people with you. You are such a good person. You came here specifically to take care of my business."

Ever since Leon's gun shop became popular in Night City, his network of contacts in Little Chinatown has also expanded rapidly.

Misty from the Psychic Hut and Victor from the Prosthetic Clinic are both familiar neighbors of Leon.

Li Ang put his hands in his pockets, shook his head and smiled: "Sorry Misty, I came here today to look for Lao Wei. Is he here now?"

"He spends every day in his small clinic, either helping people with surgery to implant prostheses, or quietly watching boxing matches. What? Do you also want to have surgery to put some prostheses in your body?"

Misty looked at Leon's well-proportioned body and felt that stuffing some cold prosthesis into it would somewhat ruin the body.

"No, it wasn't me who implanted the prosthesis, it was this person."

Leon moved to the right, and Misty looked to the side. The burly man with a resolute face was the captain of this mercenary team - Mann!
(End of this chapter)