[{"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-61":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},1151402,1495,"Chapter 61 - 59 Sly Cheson (Please keep reading~)","cyberpunk-cross-dimensional-science-and-engineer-chapter-61",61,"\u003Cp>\"The Manufactury,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>called a factory, was actually a trade market; it looked like a vegetable market on the outside, but actually...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>it was just a vegetable market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selling snacks, buying clothes, selling shoes, it had almost everything, even guns—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right, you can’t use \"even\" to describe a market having guns in Night City; you should say the merchandise was quite complete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here it is. The person you’re looking for is Cheson, at the back of the market, wearing a tactical vest and standing against the wall with tactical sunglasses. You can’t miss him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His shop has nothing but some recycled second-hand electronic junk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t be fooled. His goods are in the warehouse, and they’re super expensive. Only those who know the stuff go to him to buy...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Acido parked the car at the factory gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning right from the factory and walking a bit further was the Wallerson Street subway entrance, where several Six Street Gang members stood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luckily, they didn’t take the subway, or they would have had to fight their way back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How do you know this?\" Lille asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh... heard it from the big guys. Heard this guy can get any gun, even stuff like Quasar and RT-46 Storm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quasar was a technical pistol and RT-46 was a technical revolver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the world of 2077, technical weapons used a kinetic source system entirely different from traditional gunpowder handguns, usually electromagnet rails.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using electromagnetic rails to give bullets tremendous destructive power, like a raccoon dog, they were all powerful weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the two weapons Acido mentioned were both pistols, they had armor-piercing capabilities. They weren’t as strictly regulated as the raccoon dog species, but they definitely weren’t something an ordinary person could get.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lille stroked his chin and said, \"This guy’s channel is really not simple. Can he get Sadara?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t know, never bought from him,\" Acido shrugged, \"I guess he can, but many people in the city can get Sadara. It’s just, not many people buy it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That gun’s powerful, but if you’re a newbie, you might only fire it once or twice in your life—you just can’t control it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then let’s go ask—Jack, you stay in the car. You’re too conspicuous; if something happens, call us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roger, roger.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lille and V closed the car door with a slam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Acido walked ahead of them. Lille had to pose as if he was sick and get some light-blocking stuff for himself, supporting a more severely ill V, leading her into the market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>V chuckled, \"Really interesting, you’re supporting me? Be careful, don’t get crushed by your sister.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lille whispered, \"I told you to act, not to actually fall on me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Joking aside, V’s prosthetics worth about 200,000 credits added more than 20 kg to her weight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even a light fall was a huge strain on Lille.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it worked. Lille nearly stumbled, almost falling, which startled Acido—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Were these two really sick?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few Six Street Gang members stood at the factory gate and shouted at the trio, \"Hey, what are you doing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Acido waved his handgun, \"From out of town, sick, buying supplies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he transferred 500 credits to the one who yelled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fuck, stay away from me. Hurry up, buy, and get out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he let the three inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Acido muttered, \"Money still talks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The market was bustling, the situation better than expected—most ordinary people didn’t seem to care about the disease, or they didn’t know what it was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They did keep their distance from others, though.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This world had a lot of information, but most useful information cost money; it was part of trade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People didn’t trust online rumors but felt there was a terrifying shadow behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Information was everywhere, yet ignorance was equally common.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they moved through the market, they saw many people crowding around the medicine vendors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lille suddenly said, \"Acido, do you know what disease your mom had?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Acido shook his head, \"No idea.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then how did you know to use the medicine sold by Six Street Gang?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m not stupid. Several people from my mom’s factory took leave. Everyone said it was a minor cold, but I didn’t believe it—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recently, Six Street Gang started selling special medicine, for internal use. I thought it must cure diseases.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is Saint Domingo after all. Good stuff is used by Six Street Gang themselves, so I quit my porter job, joined Six Street Gang, and secretly bought the medicine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, my mom scolded me for being dumb, but luckily I bought it—several of my mom’s colleagues died.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most people thought Six Street Gang was crazy for money, \"Buy medicine? Just drink more hot water!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lille nodded slightly. This kid indeed had some brains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>V curiously asked, \"I thought you people here all liked Six Street Gang—for maintaining law and fighting NCPD or something.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, right. Only fools believe that. Six Street Gang... uh, they’re fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Acido quickly paused, knowing it was too sensitive to talk about this in the market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three moved to the back of the market, where Acido found a corner to stand in and signaled them to look over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll stay here and watch. You two go talk to him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheson’s shop was at the corner of the building; just as Acido described, he looked like a soldier but didn’t resemble an arms dealer at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His place was full of junk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Lille approached, Cheson noticed them from afar and said, \"Wait a minute, this isn’t a pharmacy. The pharmacy is inside!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>V lifted her coat slightly, revealing the muzzle of the Final Night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh... alright, alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lille sat at the bar counter, \"Know who we are?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mmhmm,\" Cheson nodded, \"Six Street Gang is furious, and Roshan closed shop. How did you scare that woman like that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wanna try it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh... no thanks. How about this, you seem reasonable, like businessmen, so I’ll be straight with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lille nodded, indicating for Cheson to continue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look, I’m just in business with Six Street Gang. No deep feelings involved. I don’t care who’s on top as long as my rent doesn’t go up. That’s not too much to ask, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lille shrugged, \"Fair enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Great, since that’s settled, I’m on whoever wins. I’m just a lousy gun seller, but Six Street Gang is still around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m different from Roshan. My supply lines and warehouse are guarded by Six Street Gang. I pay, they work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for suppliers and clients... let’s put it this way, my suppliers are special. If you think you can scare me like you did Roshan, you’ll just get yourself killed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My clients are all wealthy mercenaries and Six Street Gang bosses—you still have to deal with Six Street Gang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Makes sense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the surface, Lille nodded, but he thought this guy was actually much smarter than Roshan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His profits came from his suppliers and clients, unlike Roshan, who was practically in bed with the Wanderers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roshan needed a fortress for her safety; Cheson didn’t, his fortress was in social relations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So... Lille slowly spoke, \"In that case, I’ll just shoot you here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheson’s confident expression faltered, and he saw V was ready to act at Lille’s signal—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, no, no! I have a new proposal!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lille raised his hand to signal V to wait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheson was sweating bullets—he knew Lille wasn’t joking, and this psycho subordinate had no doubts about the order!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn, lunatics!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he didn’t get a good deal, this guy would rather kill him right here!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hell, he paid so much rent every month and had so many channels; he just didn’t care!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Listen, listen, I have intel. Six Street Gang hired a tough guy, a cyber-monster full of prosthetics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I heard they bought a lot of gear for him. You can investigate! Kill that cyber-monster, and Six Street Gang’s investment will be wasted!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can check the surgical records at Preaching Seaside. I’m not lying, really!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But... what’s in it for me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know you went to Roshan to handle some hot goods. Trust me, I can handle it without any hassle!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And... and I can get you corporate weapons, Tech-Mil, Daratech... I can source them!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh, and Roshan asked me to pass on a message: if you solve Six Street Gang, she’s willing to work with you too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you forget?\" Lille looked at the sly man with interest, \"Alright, Cheson, I’m not a madman. I just didn’t like your attitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You want me to deal with that cyber-monster—I can tell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Middlemen are fine, but nothing for free. Don’t you think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheson cursed inwardly. How did this guy see through it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His panic wasn’t fake because he thought the guy would naturally bargain for some intel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, what happened?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lille acted like he’d really kill him! No pretense!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine! The whole profit from this deal is yours, just as a friendly gesture.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheson gritted his teeth and swallowed his anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need, according to street rules, sixty-forty split. We take sixty, you take forty. It’s a normal commission.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lille cheerfully extended his hand to Cheson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheson had no choice but to shake—better than nothing, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in that moment, Lille discreetly plugged his personal link into the socket on Cheson’s neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The move was subtle, looking to others like two old friends shaking hands and hugging briefly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you...\" Cheson tried to shout but was silenced by V’s threat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t panic, just installing a comms backdoor. Relax, it’s not lethal, just a warning not to be too clever.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Comms backdoor?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a hacker, a comms backdoor meant the other side could send anything into your systems anytime!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheson felt depressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, stop sulking. Meet me at the prosthetics doctor at Preaching Seaside in 30 minutes. Then you can have it removed. Being lenient enough, aren’t I?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You...\" Cheson wanted to argue, but Lille’s point was valid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how it went, the outcome wasn’t bad. Though less ideal than he’d hoped, after a life-threatening ordeal, Cheson found he couldn’t even get angry at the result.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he realized he was now under control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheson suddenly asked, \"You from a corp?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nope—not even worked for one, seriously.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheson opened his mouth. Everything he wanted to ask was answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why didn’t he believe it, though?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I won’t go to Preaching Seaside. I’ll find someone to remove the backdoor in three days. Is that okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lille nodded happily.\u003C\u002Fp>",1730,"2026-06-03T12:33:12.909Z","2026-06-03T12:33:19.802Z",1,"novelbin.me","e16175ac97648e3d0131e36aeae631f79e71c3e1182f9f5fb287060bb89eefdf","cyberpunk-cross-dimensional-science-and-engineer-chapter-62","cyberpunk-cross-dimensional-science-and-engineer-chapter-60",1068,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcyberpunk-cross-dimensional-science-and-engineer-cover.jpg"]