[{"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-41":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},1151482,1495,"Chapter 41 - 39: Many Hands on Deck (Friday Midnight Slot)","cyberpunk-cross-dimensional-science-and-engineer-chapter-41",41,"\u003Cp>The noisy street, Lille took out the newly opened immunosuppressant drug and popped one, along with a supplement to protect his internal organs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Wei had already told him about the situation of this Si Anweisitan, so he roughly understood the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder the system identified this Si Anweisitan as a component of \"Military Technology Chapter 6\".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Si Anweisitan was likely a tool for transferring AI to the human body, using the human nervous system as a carrier to keep the AI in the body, isolating it from the network, and aiding in network jack-ins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If that’s the case, Arasaka didn’t target the wrong person in their attack on me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kantao was also just unlucky, originally wanting to find an advanced Si Anweisitan for a \"technological breakthrough\", but ended up stealing an unfinished gray invention from the military.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Shen was just another unlucky idiot; playing with women got him into trouble, so he deserved to die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, I intercepted the whole thing...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But did Kantao really steal it by mistake?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pushing the doubts aside, Lille activated his prosthetic eye to scan the street cameras, a quick hack protocol appeared in view—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He got a Military Technology Type-4 \"Parallel Line\" network jack-in pod from Old Wei, which gave him many more ways to breach networks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hacker can’t think of an invasion method every time on the fly, he pre-configures the necessary tools.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By encoding the hack logic into executable software, then packaging and storing it in the network jack-in pod, it becomes a Magic Doll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Finally, I don’t have to fry my brain to hack. Too bad the Black Wall jamming weapon can’t be used often, or the netwatch will find out and it’ll be trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I really should sign up for more courses at Arasaka Academy, otherwise, learning in the streets has too many detours...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lille paced back and forth in the empty lot in front of the clinic, getting accustomed to his new lungs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t notice a dark-skinned, curly-haired guy had already set his sights on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wow, look at that, Jimmy, a corporate dog!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lille felt someone grab his shoulder and turn him around forcefully—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next to him was a yellow-haired kid with a bandana, looking a bit nervous: \"Calm down, Terry...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, the dark-skinned guy didn’t listen to his friend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lille was stunned—really?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why does this feel familiar?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hand over anything valuable!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lille rolled his eyes helplessly—V was still in the clinic getting combat prosthetics done, and Jack was still chatting up a girl in the neighboring fortune-teller shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did this have to happen to him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait a minute, man, I’m not a corporate dog...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not? I saw a Moore Technology floating car deliver something to you! Do you think I’m stupid?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hand! Over! The money!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lille sighed, stepped back two steps, but behind him was the stairway to the underground passage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to stand straight and said, \"Listen, kid, I’m not calling you stupid, but if you keep this up, I’ll start to doubt your mental state.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, you BYD, tough-talking, huh—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lille secretly thought, crap, this kid has a problem, and a bad temper too!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This dark-skinned guy raised his fist!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, this is my buddy, what the f*ck are you two doing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dark-skinned guy’s hand stopped inches away from Lille’s face; it was V, who just finished her surgery and came out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She saw someone robbing her good buddy the moment she stepped out, and she had no place to vent her post-surgery strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>V’s hand wasn’t thick, but it gripped the guy’s hand like an iron clamp, twisting his face in pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>V spoke viciously: \"Giving you face? Where did a little shit like you come from, with such little strength, can’t even suck your mom’s tits properly, and you try to rob people?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dark-skinned guy’s hand was being forced back, pain intensifying on his face...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shit!\" He swung his fist wildly, V didn’t hold onto him, letting him stumble back a few steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I told you...\" The yellow-haired kid panicked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before he could speak, both of them froze—they felt something hard poking their backs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Jack standing behind them, smiling widely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He held two large-caliber pistols, just a light press of the trigger could blow big holes through these two idiots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We...we’re sorry...\" The dark-skinned guy and the yellow-haired kid’s legs trembled, not daring to move an inch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>V put her hand on Lille’s shoulder and pointed at those two weaklings: \"See, you need to work out, just two little punks are giving you trouble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lille pointed at his head: \"Did you forget this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, alright, the Father is waiting, let’s not waste time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>V waved her hand and pointed to the other side of the clinic where a stretched car was parked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing \"Father\", the two punks shivered even more—the most powerful middleman in Haywood!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When V and Lille left, Jack raised the gun to the back of their heads and gave a hard shove:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This completely scared them to the point of peeing themselves, their legs giving out, and they tumbled down the stairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cowards, get lost! Don’t let me see you in Haywood again!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang bang bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack fired a few random shots, bullets hitting the ground, and the two ran as if their lives depended on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To Jack, it looked like they were just constantly tripping, struggling to get up, then falling again—seemed like they even peed, leaving a liquid trail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Disgusting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"V, long time no see, seems like you’ve made a name for yourself in Atlanta, how’s it over there?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Father was an elderly man with a kind face, but always expressionless. Combined with the tattoos on his arms and the Valentino gang members standing beside him, he exuded authority without anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the Father’s recognition, V felt incredibly pleased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at Lille with even more favor now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she hadn’t run into Lille, she might have ended up rotting in an Atlanta jail for a year or two because of Cai Pin, then come back in shame...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, she had combat prosthetics all over, top-tier gear, nine valuable Kantao prototype weapons in the car, a banned raccoon dog tech sniper rifle...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh, and a very valuable lizard too—but that’s not the most important thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most important thing was the tens of thousands of euros in the account!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though V tried to act humble, she couldn’t hide her pride in her tone:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know, Father, a Haywood kid can make a name anywhere—that’s Lille, he has something to discuss with you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I won’t interfere, gotta hit Bar Wildwolf for a few drinks to quench my thirst.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, kid, enjoy the hometown vibe.\" After saying goodbye to V, Father turned to Lille, \"Well then, have a seat, kid.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The conversation had to happen in the car, Father was a man of procedure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lille was polite: \"Thank you—Father, I’ve heard a lot about you, finally meeting you today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need for flattery, I guess V made a name over there partly because of you too? She’s a good girl, and very skilled with her tools.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she likes to work alone, it’s cost her quite a bit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just lucky.\" Lille was more sincere saying that, \"Father, I’ll get straight to the point, I want to study. I need an identity to get into Arasaka Academy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dealing with Father for the first time, no need to reveal too much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did need to get into Arasaka Academy to solidify his knowledge and see if he could find anything useful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Father was quite surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed his feeling was right; Lille was not your typical street kid like V.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm...to be honest, this is a job for another middleman, are you looking for full-time or...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, Father felt it was quite odd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He, a priest from the Valentino gang, the best middleman in Haywood, a Godfather-like figure,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>was here discussing academic aspirations with someone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then, as a middleman, he had seen all kinds of odd requests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lille replied immediately: \"Adult education level will do, I need to quickly cover the basics and then...get a license or something.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s easier, the identity requirements aren’t as strict.\" Father thought about it and said, \"Do you plan to pay cash or...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have money, but I’m happy to solve some tricky problems for you in exchange.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Father nodded slightly: \"Alright, I’ll give you an easy job, considering you’re friends with Jack and V.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lille maintained a neutral expression; no one knew what Father was thinking—was he being polite or genuinely friendly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Father continued: \"Of course, I know you just got back and have lots to do, we can discuss this in a few days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can go report to Arasaka Academy first—I can only provide a fake identity, you should pass the entrance test, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Absolutely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lille nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>",1485,"2026-06-03T12:33:12.630Z","2026-06-03T12:33:19.524Z",1,"novelbin.me","ee0d9780843f42819959835a67f5d9fd094ecf4d1d35b42460db66b7ccbb5d64","cyberpunk-cross-dimensional-science-and-engineer-chapter-42","cyberpunk-cross-dimensional-science-and-engineer-chapter-40",1068,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcyberpunk-cross-dimensional-science-and-engineer-cover.jpg"]