Chapter 29 So...what is the price!
"Business is business, and public security is public security."

Li Ang stared at Lucius and said calmly: "Our LA company's weapons and equipment are not only sold to the triads. Can't the police from your NCPD also place orders to buy them?"

"...our NCPD, uh!" Lucius was about to speak but stopped. The higher-ups were planning to cut their budget, so how could they have money to buy weapons to limit gang power!
Seeing Lucius looking embarrassed and sweat dripping down his forehead from nervousness, Leon knew that his psychological strategy had succeeded.

There are two groups in this world whose words can least be trusted, one is the down-and-out street prostitutes, and the other is the glamorous politicians!

If you want to control them, you must use strong words and attitudes to force them into a corner where they have no way out, so that you will not be fooled or deceived by their lies.

To deal with someone like Lucius who has received an elite education, it is of no use to rely solely on verbal skills; one must also demonstrate overwhelming absolute strength.

Only by forcing Lucius to admit that he is powerless to resist can he be made to unconditionally agree to LA's interests.

"Mr. District Mayor... Oh no, Mr. Mayor Candidate. You will soon be the mayor of Night City."

As soon as Leon said this, Lucius was so startled that he jumped up from the sofa, like a wild cat going crazy due to stress.

"Mr. Leon, I don't understand what you mean."

The position of mayor is Lucius's Achilles' heel, and he will never allow anyone to stop his progress.

You must never let anyone use this to threaten you!

"Relax, Mr. Mayor. What I mean is that I can help you become the mayor. The gangs in Watson District will be eradicated, the unfinished buildings will be rebuilt, and these..."

"It's all thanks to you, Mayor Lucius!"

Leon's words were like the tentacles of a devil, grabbing the desire deep in Lucius' soul. He really couldn't refuse such generous conditions.

Political achievements never achieved by any previous Watson District Mayor, and a reputation that is admired by thousands of people, now only depend on his thought!
"So...what's the price?"

As a shrewd politician, Lucius knows very well that there is no free lunch in the world. Any benefit that seems to be easily obtained will always be secretly priced at a high price!
Although Lucius considers himself to be a member of Yeshi Company, he does not mind cooperating with other companies for progress.

As long as the conditions are mutually beneficial to both parties, he may agree to it.

"The price is the Watson District's waterfront and the northern industrial area. If our LA company wants to expand in Night City, we must have our own base."

Leon still made his demands clear to Lucius directly. There was no need to hide anything in front of a smart person. Speaking directly was the most efficient way to exchange benefits.

Lucius seemed to be thinking about something, as if he was seriously considering the pros and cons of this situation.

Soon, he gave his answer:

"Mr. Li Ang, I can agree to your request, but you must tell me the truth. It must be true and without any falsehood!"

Lucius took a deep breath. This question was very important to him. It concerned his political life.

"Okay, go ahead and ask." Leon nodded. In fact, he knew what the other party wanted to ask without Lucius saying anything.

As expected, the question Lucius asked was exactly what Leon had expected: "Are you related to military technology?"

Currently, military technology companies are the largest supporter of the New America Congress, and the antagonistic relationship between Night City and New America is quite serious.

The two can be said to be incompatible!

Lucius hopes to take over the position of mayor of Night City, but he doesn't want to become a puppet of military technology. "No."

Leon answered calmly. His response consisted of only these two words. As for whether Lucius believed it or not, Leon didn't care at all.

The two looked at each other for a while, and Lucius tried to see through Leon's true thoughts, but unfortunately, he couldn't see through this guy of unknown origin at all!

"Okay, Mr. Leon, I believe you."

Lucius finally surrendered to Leon. Since the other party was not from the military technology field, it could only be the Far East Chinese force.

It is no wonder that Li Ang set up his company's headquarters in Little Chinatown. Perhaps it is because there are many Chinese people here and there is a strong Chinese cultural atmosphere.

"Watson's waterfront and industrial area will all belong to your LA company, but I have to see a complete medical center within two years, otherwise I will withdraw my previous promise."

"make a deal."

The two hit it off immediately, and the exchange of interests was officially concluded. Having dealt with the powerful Lucius, Leon prepared to leave.

Before leaving, Leon did not forget to give Lucius a small chip, which was an emergency chip integrating biological, communication positioning and medical technology.

Leon spent one thousand enterprise currency points to exchange this thing from the system. It has the same function as the trauma team's membership chip, but it is a more advanced version with more powerful functions.

Because this little thing can not only locate, but also automatically release biological repair factors when the user is injured, achieving the effect of stopping bleeding and first aid.

Lucius took the chip handed over by Leon and said with a smile: "Mr. Leon, it seems that your LA company should cooperate with the trauma team to do business. It is guaranteed to make a lot of money!"

Li Ang didn't say anything. If he had the chance, he would certainly consider cooperating with the trauma team. But he wouldn't have to go to them to find someone to cooperate with. Instead, the senior executives of the trauma team would have to come and beg him in person!

The trauma team has a very strong background. This medical company is a giant complex supported by multiple consortiums and European countries.

It is precisely because of this that the trauma team is unwilling to pay attention to any power struggle and is only focused on making money. It is absolutely no exaggeration to say that this company is a profit-making machine.

After sending Leon out of the Red Queen Racing Club, Lucius casually put the chip into his own brain-computer slot. After all, it was a free membership emergency service, so he might as well use it.

In this cyber world, brain-computer interfaces and slots are fairly basic implants, and the surgical difficulty and postoperative risks are also very low.

Basically everyone in Night City will make a few "holes" for themselves to install various types of chips.

And Lucius is no exception.

"Mr. District Chief, how many Street Kids do you plan to buy in today's Dead Man's Lotto? I'll help you place the bets."

River looked at the time and saw that the deadline for lottery betting was approaching, so he asked.

"Well... let's just buy 30. I think the situation is a bit chaotic during this period, so I'll add another police officer."

Of course, Lucius didn't think that a cop would die in his Watson district. If anyone died, it would be the NCPD police from Haywood.

"Okay, I'll go help you place the bet now!"

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(End of this chapter)