[{"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-346":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Cyberpunk: Cross-dimensional Science and Engineering",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":9,"created_at":14,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1151837,1495,"Chapter 346 - 321 Sky-High Transport Fee","cyberpunk-cross-dimensional-science-and-engineer-chapter-346",346,"\u003Cp>Natasha was getting really anxious—no one had ever kept her waiting this long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the interior design of the Bloom Company really opened her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This information company had recently dominated the headlines of major media outlets, and its entire security system remained intact after the massive online turmoil, which made people wonder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But speculation aside, making accusations without evidence would lead to lawsuits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the outside, the Bloom Company building looked as plain as the surrounding financial buildings, but inside, there were no humans—only robots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the Shield Bureau had a lot of high-tech equipment, they didn’t have a department like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least she didn’t know of one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lille walked into the room and sat down while handling the data that Frank had sent over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Speak up, what’s the matter?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nice to meet you, Mr. Lee.\" Natasha paused for a moment after speaking, using her \"invincible\" and tender gaze to stare at Lille.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But unfortunately, Lille was busy processing data, and most of his attention wasn’t on her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, he looked... well, as calm as a pool of water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But you could faintly see a blue glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the pause was only a fraction of a second, ordinary conversations wouldn’t notice this detail, but Lille, who was highly sensitive to time due to his high-speed data processing, picked it up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, he waved his hand and sat opposite Natasha, saying first, \"Don’t mind me. I have a heavy workload, but it won’t affect our conversation, won’t you introduce yourself?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Natasha was at a loss for words—although seduction didn’t always work, she had never met someone who was completely unresponsive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eighteen, an age full of vigor and vitality, but this guy felt like a block of wood in this aspect!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And not just any block of wood, but one that’s been buried in the desert for hundreds of years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Exaggeration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So she immediately changed her demeanor, slightly adjusting her clothes to a standard professional height, and restraining herself within her professional attire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Transforming from seductive to professional, however, was still enough to captivate most young men and even those with special preferences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...This is a private contract. We have a ship docked at the Suez Canal, and we hope you can help protect the cargo on board.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lille raised an eyebrow—it wasn’t what he had expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Natasha hadn’t approached him as an agent of the Shield Bureau.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Interesting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s on the ship?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"High-value goods.\" Natasha took a document from her cleavage and placed it on the table. \"The detailed content is inside.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Artifacts? Lille glanced at the content on the cover of the document, not planning to pick it up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These people were full of lies, and the document was no different—at most, it might tell some truth about the \"storage and transport requirements\" of the goods—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first page of the document did indeed roughly outline the storage and transport requirements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking this, his gaze naturally turned to the document on the table with some disdain, but in Natasha’s eyes, this disdain became...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was he disgusted that I took things out of my chest? Other men aren’t like this!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After skimming through the cover page of the document, Lille repeated the precautions: \"Ensure the integrity and temperature control of the loaded items, strictly comply with the designated route and schedule, and prevent unauthorized personnel from accessing the goods...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, it needs to be confidential and strictly adhere to transport requirements?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Natasha smiled slightly: \"That’s why we’re asking for your help. We all know Mr. Lee is someone who follows the rules.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We want the entire transport process to be confidential and flawless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So you’re saying... you want the carrier itself to not know what’s inside, but still offer meticulous care.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, it’s a very stringent demand, so the price we’re offering is also very enticing. Don’t you want to open it and have a look?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How much? Just tell me straight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...12 million US dollars.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lille’s brows slightly furrowed—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single trip with a transport fee of 12 million US dollars, only the world’s top container ships could achieve such terrifying revenue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the document, this ship was merely a small freighter; earning millions in a single trip would already be remarkable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you don’t give me more details... I might think you’re transporting nuclear warheads. Be honest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lille finished processing the data, leaned forward slightly, and looked more serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With one finger tapping the cover of the document, Lille said, \"12 million is tempting, but I don’t need that money. Like I said, if it’s nuclear warheads inside, my business reputation will be ruined, and it may end up costing me more. It’s not worth it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s impossible.\" Natasha shook her head and took out another document from her cleavage—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lille looked puzzled: Were those things some kind of four-dimensional pocket? Does she stuff everything inside?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a certification from the United Nations organization; it’s just some scientific research results.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see, you’re working for the United Nations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly, we are working for the UN, so you should know, any country might have nuclear weapons, but the UN absolutely does not.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The UN was an international organization and had a physical presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But theoretically, it was largely controlled by a few core member states.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, in the Marvel World, this didn’t necessarily mean Natasha’s words could be trusted—because the Shield Bureau really did have nuclear weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then it’s strange. The UN is always broke, crying about having no money for relief efforts here and no money for peacekeeping missions there—where did they get so much money?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s not your concern.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm... valuable goods for the United Nations...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lille ignored the document again and started to ponder while stroking his chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Lille’s gesture, Natasha became a bit uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t that Lille was once again rejecting her for taking things out of her cleavage, but from the moment she entered until now, Lille hadn’t looked at the document’s contents even once!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The meticulously fabricated lies and evidence inside had all been ignored, but he fixated on the only truthful part.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before she could steer Lille away with words, he continued, \"Is this another scenario of smuggling an important person?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Natasha slapped the document and looked seriously at Lille: \"Stop guessing. I don’t even know what’s inside—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’re right. Honestly, I still need you to introduce yourself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m Natasha, part of the United Nations peacekeeping personnel. I only know that what’s on the ship is crucial for world peace and must be safely transported to the New York headquarters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It could be some kind of technology, an intelligence report, or evidence—anything is possible. My job requires me not to ask questions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This job can only be entrusted to you because, as I mentioned at the start: we have no other choice but to trust you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lille shrugged: \"That’s more like it, be honest, keep going.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The world is fracturing, and the UN is no exception. We suspect some individuals aiming for war have infiltrated our organization in the Mei Country.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, we can’t mobilize Security Council resources and can only turn to you because we know you’ll help us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We don’t know how many others are looking for what’s on the ship, but we know that we mustn’t let anyone else obtain it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These are your boss’s judgments.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Natasha paused and nodded: \"Yes, this is a private commission. You won’t get authorization from the UN.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lille shifted back, feeling around for the armrest of his chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nick Fury specifically asked him to transport this cargo, although it seemed secretive, after thinking it through...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These layers of disguise weren’t really a problem because he knew the real information was unknown even to Natasha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or perhaps the exposure of the disguise was part of the plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire process of unraveling it perfectly created a suitable tension for Lille, sparking his curiosity while appealing to his political stakes for persuasion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A truly meticulously crafted counterfeit—a disguise that didn’t fear exposure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This simple gesture forced Natasha to follow his momentum, quietly waiting for Lille to finish his thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...You’re quite composed.\" Lille suddenly said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Natasha was stunned for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn’t your superiors tell you that this matter is already a pressing issue? Or did you not take it seriously?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ll take the job, but 12 million US dollars can’t be your bottom line.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It really is the bottom line.\" Natasha interrupted Lille, looking very sincere, and helpless:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please, rich man, when did you get the misconception that the UN is wealthy?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We’re really out of money, the organization is still paying off loans to cover the losses from the previous online turmoil. This 12 million...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Big boss, please don’t report us. This may be the boss’s private money.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lille was actually at a loss for words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he was the one who caused the online turmoil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then... let’s discuss the route. I suggest you unload the cargo directly in Tanzania.\"\u003C\u002Fp>","2026-06-03T12:33:12.909Z","2026-06-03T12:33:19.803Z",1,"novelbin.me","5fcf555be8d8cc347787f479beadd723f28aee91c7ae2023325f359ed2dfa437","cyberpunk-cross-dimensional-science-and-engineer-chapter-347","cyberpunk-cross-dimensional-science-and-engineer-chapter-345",1068,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcyberpunk-cross-dimensional-science-and-engineer-cover.jpg"]