[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-cyberpunk-cross-dimensional-science-and-engineer":3,"chapter-cyberpunk-cross-dimensional-science-and-engineer-cyberpunk-cross-dimensional-science-and-engineer-chapter-269":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Cyberpunk: Cross-dimensional Science and Engineering",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1151760,1495,"Chapter 269 - 250 War and Peace","cyberpunk-cross-dimensional-science-and-engineer-chapter-269",269,"\u003Cp>(Note: It is reiterated that this Chapter, including all content of this book, occurs in a fictional world, and everything is set for the sake of the story.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chirping of birds was still what woke Lille up in New York City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An interesting fact was that, due to historical development issues, New York City’s air quality fluctuated, being high at times and low at others, and varied greatly depending on the district.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But no matter the place, this air was above the standard of \"fresh air\" in the Cyberpunk World, and it was not cheap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking again at the fresh apples, bananas on the table...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two worlds had slightly different concepts of poverty and wealth, in Night City, people used high technology, and things in their natural state were extremely expensive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In New York...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The poor could eat grass, while the rich enjoyed high technology exclusively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world situation was still turbulent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Global Watch Report: Ongoing developments in the Middle East war, new front-line movements.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There have been new developments in the Middle East battlefield, which is now almost at a ceasefire, due to the massive activation of the production department of Stark Industries, military weapons are being continuously shipped there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, prior to this, the resistance has already proven that just high-tech weapons cannot completely destroy their defense lines, let’s listen to the local commander’s response to this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"’The Defense Department has purchased a batch of secret weapons from Cyber Technology, Peak Technology, and several other companies. We believe these weapons will help us destroy the will of the resistance.’\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"’They should pay the price for the terror attacks.’\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the television, Jericho missiles soared into the sky, and fighter jets circled in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some hid behind the Government, and this behemoth was about to wage war again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Searching through the mixed bag of news on the internet, all with different purposes, Lille’s mood was not good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was said that in war, politicians supply the ammunition, the rich supply the food, and the poor supply the children—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But once the atmosphere sets in, it will begin, and at the time when it’s about to start, most people will be shouting for a fierce battle, until the bullets hit them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone really wanted to see this war happen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, the scene of a nuclear bomb explosion flashed through Lille’s mind, the shock sweeping through, flames rising, the suffocating heat, and shockwave hitting him head-on...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tap tap...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Footsteps gently sounded on the wooden floor, as Maya carried a tray of fruit to the sofa next to her, wiping the water off her hands on her apron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gently placed down the tray, looked at the news with concern, and then turned to Lille:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you watching international news again? These stories really do worry people, will they affect your work?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lille didn’t reply immediately but lowered his head and poked at a slice of apple, \"Don’t worry, Mom, these things will be resolved.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flicker of barely noticeable anxiety crossed Maya’s eyes as she gently grabbed Lille’s hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know you’re smart and capable, and you can solve problems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I’m your mother, and you can always come home and rest whenever you’re tired, no matter what happens, I’m always supporting you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just remember... you always have a home to return to, and I’ll always be there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this— it will bring you good luck and remind you that you have me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lille opened his hand, there was a small handmade amulet, a wooden carving wrapped with colored string, neither too big nor too small, and comfortable to the touch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked up into Maya’s eyes...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His head was a bit dazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He managed to muster a stiff smile, so forced that even a child could tell he was pretending, \"Mom, I know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps seeing Lille’s reluctance, Maya gently hugged him, \"Then I’ll go start on dinner. Now that I have more time, I’ve been trying out some new recipes, and you’re sure to like them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Maya return to the kitchen, sunlight streamed through the rising steam from the kettle, casting a glow on the handmade tapestry on the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The unsettling news on the television at this moment seemed to have turned into just background white noise, filling the silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lille got up, \"Mom, I need to step out for a bit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>New York’s Lee Financial Building, Lille and Martin rapidly walked into the building, ignoring the media that were always stationed at the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Congress is planning to go to war, and this time the intensity will far surpass previous ones, but the decision isn’t final yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Department of Defense said they’ve purchased some special equipment that can help them deal with the local militia.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they walked, Lille asked, \"Do you know what it is?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not sure. We’re just managing to keep our own turf under control.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right—what about the opposing party?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Naturally, they are opposed, but there’s some bad news: last month, the Governor of California clearly stated his opposition to the war, and this week, he was in a car accident.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lille, about to step into the office, paused mid-stride—things were more exaggerated than he thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s not that it couldn’t happen, but it occurred a bit fast; the opponent was incredibly brazen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were either crazy, or they truly had the power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dead?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Still alive, but who knows for how long. I’ve already made contact with his secretary, we’ll transfer him to our hospital right away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two quickly entered the office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such plain and unadorned political struggle maneuvers fully demonstrated how rampant the opponent was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting in the chair, Martin immediately projected the current situation onto the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The President and Congress were essentially in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, since the members of Congress were elected based on the collection of votes from the electorates of various states, the situation within the states greatly influenced their political careers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Out of the 50 states, 23 had Governors and legislators from the current ruling party, who prominently supported the continuation of the war, while 14 states were completely opposite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining 13 states were in a state of partial unity, where governors and senators did not belong to the same party, and various institutions within the states were divided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The swing parties could be won over by exerting more influence, and these influences and methods ultimately had to improve the living standards of the voters within those states.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, that was a long-term option. The urgent matter was to curb the opponent’s arrogance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For instance, the assassination attempt on the California Governor was a very bad sign. No matter how much the public protested, as long as this issue was not resolved, whoever took that position would have to be concerned for their safety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the pressing priority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you know how serious it is?\" Lille tapped the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very serious. They say he’s hanging on by a thread. If we can’t cure him, nobody can.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bring him over, let’s see the situation first, what else?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Military industry stocks are still rising, and many cities are benefiting from this boom. Every day the media is showing the happy faces of voters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It feels like any random person you find on the street is a die-hard American soldier—’Make America Great Again’!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’d really like to see what they’d look like sent to the battlefield.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the second issue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Foreign wars could definitely satisfy certain companies’ thirst for resources, but to deceive the public, they need to concoct some credible reasons, or create some favorable illusions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like now: the constant stream of military industry orders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tons of investment transferred into the military industry sector, then flowed through complex social trading processes to other parts of society.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Money flow could easily give the appearance of a thriving society.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prosperity only needs the flow of money, but how it flows decides the form of the society’s development.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lille had to find a way to lift the economy in the peaceful production sector. Only then would more people agree with his philosophy—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, if they can’t even get enough to eat, there’s no peace whatsoever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lille placed a briefcase on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No worries, our moment is coming soon. The new chip design plan and complete production methods are right here. Contact the contractor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"About that,\" Martin hesitated, \"the previous contractor was taken over, a hostile takeover. The process was quite complicated, but you can forget about cooperation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The acquiring party is Cyber Technology, who’s also the special purchaser for the Department of Defense this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ve looked into other possible qualified contractors— but the result is, none of them are willing to cooperate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lille’s hand, opening the briefcase, paused—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The opponent’s greed and fervor were beyond imagination.\u003C\u002Fp>",1466,"2026-06-03T12:33:12.909Z","2026-06-03T12:33:19.802Z",1,"novelbin.me","e3c41028570b209f4573f6b98ea4f13018e8c563729690da621aa10f284f29cc","cyberpunk-cross-dimensional-science-and-engineer-chapter-270","cyberpunk-cross-dimensional-science-and-engineer-chapter-268",1068,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcyberpunk-cross-dimensional-science-and-engineer-cover.jpg"]