January 1, 2077.

Kyoto suburbs.

In the courtyard of Arasaka Manor, Chinese-style green tiles, red columns and white walls stand. The open garden is covered with clean and tidy gray and white gravel. Not far away, there are weeping willows and cherry blossoms by the pond and lake, which fully display the classical aesthetics and garden style.

Tang Yu was holding a hot tea cup, sitting under the wooden eaves, admiring the sunset alone.

It had been a few days since he arrived in Kyoto's Arasaka Manor in Michiko's special car.

These days.

Tang Yu always stayed alone in this courtyard, having nothing to do but drink tea and keep healthy.

After little Michiko arrived at the Arasaka Residence, she disappeared without a trace. She might have gone to report to Saburo Arasaka in advance, or she might have returned to her own exclusive residence.

Occasionally, he would come to visit Tang Yu, but he never stayed long, and he didn't say anything extra. He just let Tang Yu have a good rest in the courtyard. If he felt bored, he could arrange for a few butterfly beauties to accompany him.

Tang Yu accepted Xiao Michiko's kindness.

Although this old Arasaka house is nice, it is not fun to visit. If you see something you shouldn't see, you will inevitably cause trouble.

The purpose of his trip is very clear, which is to survive until Saburo Arasaka's birthday and return to Night City safely.

Try to stay away from everything that happens to the Arasaka family and not get involved.

Now in this Arasaka Manor, not only the famous Saburo Arasaka lives, but also Hanako Arasaka, Yorinobu Arasaka, Michiko Arasaka, and other related members of the Arasaka family.

There are spies and ninjas everywhere, and any slightest sign of trouble will fall into the ears of Saburo Arasaka.

People under the eaves have to bow their heads.

At this critical moment, it is always right to be cautious.

Now Tang Yu suddenly understood the mood of his old boss Arthur Jenkins. He was far away, but he was thinking about things at home.

I don't know what's going on at the Arasaka Tower Counter-Intelligence Department. Jenkins has been on a business trip for almost two months and there is no sign of coming back. He doesn't know what he is busy with outside.

Deputy Minister Kate is temporarily in charge of the Counterintelligence Department, and is probably still thinking of ways to find his own tail.

Not many people knew about the fact that he came to Kyoto's Arasaka Manor to celebrate Saburo's birthday.

After all, you are going to meet the top executive of Arasaka Company. These matters are top-secret information and are not allowed to be leaked at will.

Gloria knew about this matter, which inherently carried certain risks.

suddenly.

He received an instant message and opened the contact interface to view it.

[David Martinez: Happy New Year, Mr. Tang! 】

Tang Yu was a little surprised that David would be the first person to send New Year greetings.

The time in Night City should have just reached midnight now, so this kid is quite thoughtful.

I think it has been almost three months since David interned in the Counterintelligence Department. When he returns home, he will finish his internship and go through the graduation ceremony to officially graduate.

Before that, let's see which company he can get a letter of appointment from, but Tang Yu thought that it would most likely be Arasaka Company.

Tang Yu replied: "Happy New Year. Remember to write your company internship report carefully."

[David Martinez: Mr. Tang, I understand]

Soon, he received another message from Sasha.

[Sasha Yakovleva: Mr. Tang, happy New Year, Sasha should make good use of the new year! (With pictures)]

The content of the picture is that Sasha is wearing a cat fluffy short skirt uniform, kneeling on the sofa, highlighting her enchanting figure, and stretching out her hands to make the shape of a cat's paw.

Ah this

Who taught her to dress like this and pose for photos? The surrounding environment looks familiar. Isn’t this sofa from Gloria’s home?

Tang Yu looked a little helpless and had to reply: "Happy New Year. Sasha's clothes are very nice, but they may not suit you."

【Sasha:】

Then, Panan also sent a message.

[Panam Palmer: Hey, happy New Year! I originally wanted to go to the city for a stroll, but there are too many family affairs to spare. There are endless things like transportation, delivering customers, robbing companies, etc. Anyway.

, I wish you all the best in the new year. Adecado welcomes you as a guest.】

Tang Yu: "Happy New Year. Come to the company square when you have time and I'll treat you to tea."

Just after midnight, messages came one after another.

[Rebecca: From the company, where did you go to play again? Why didn’t you take me with you? That casino has recently reopened, what should I do if I still want to go play? But I still have to say Happy New Year! (Photo attached)

】

The content of the picture shows that in the small square of TURGO, the Mann team and the cyberpunks are having a happy gathering. Rebecca is sitting alone on a sofa, holding a can of stupid monkey in her hand, with two fat legs on the

On the table, he was grinning and sticking out his tongue, as if he was tired of the corn juice.

Tang Yu replied: "Happy New Year. Then try to save more money in the new year."

[Meredith Stout: I heard that no one in your counterintelligence department is in charge of the overall situation now, what? I remember that the Arasaka family seems to hold a family dinner at this time every year. If you come back and get promoted, I will celebrate your success. Also,

Happy New Year. (With pictures)]

The content of the picture is a pair of Aunt Mei's thighs, wearing black leather boots. There are several whip marks on the white thighs.

Tang Yu: "Happy New Year and hope that we will be promoted together this year."

[Mann: Happy New Year, Mr. Tang. Thank you for your help many times. I will keep my kindness in my heart. I hope we can have better cooperation in the new year. 】

Tang Yu: "Happy New Year. Take care of yourself and go to Laoweina for a physical examination when you have time."

[Jack Wills: Brother, happy New Year. I wanted to have a drink with you, but Misty really can’t leave. She is always lonely and needs my company. In short, Happy New Year! 】

Tang Yu: "Happy New Year. May you have a son soon."

[Victor Victor: "Don, happy New Year. How have you been lately? Things in the company are going pretty well, but I can't be of much help. I'll make an appointment with Jack to watch a boxing match when I have time."]

Tang Yu: "Happy New Year. I have been on a business trip recently, and everything has been going well. Watching boxing matches is good. If I have a chance, I can also try a few games."

Finally, Gloria also sent a message.

[Gloria Martinez: "I hope everything goes well in the new year and hope to return home."]

Tang Yu: "Happy New Year."

After replying one by one, Tang Yu realized that all his familiar friends were still waiting on the other side of the ocean.

Tang Yu brought up the contact interface and couldn't help but feel a little strange when he saw Lucy's avatar still silent.

He clearly remembered those nights when the two of them got along pretty well, and their relationship wasn't so cold that they even forgot their New Year greetings.

It’s just that Lucy always looked preoccupied, and until a while ago she even stopped going out for a night run to exercise.

This made Tang Yu a little more vigilant.

Not many people he knows now have the life simulation option, and they have only opened it twice so far.

Tang Yu was keenly aware that Lucy seemed to have encountered some major situations, which were even related to her future choices.

What is she hiding from? Is it Arasaka?

Tang Yu decided to send her a message to find out more.

"It's a new year, haven't you rested yet?"

Not long after, Lucy replied.

[Lucy: Huh? As a senior executive of the company, don’t you already have a bodyguard assistant? Besides, I plan to leave Night City.]

Leaving Night City?

How could Hao Duanduan make this decision suddenly?

Tang Yu immediately replied: "We'll talk about it when I get back."

【Lucy:Waiting for you.】

Just finished replying.

In his sight, various beautiful figures appeared.

A young girl wearing a maid's kimono, with her hands folded in front of her belly, was walking quickly through the courtyard corridor towards this side with small steps.

After the maid came to Tang Yu, she bowed slightly and said politely, "Hello, Mr. Tang, Miss Michiko would like to invite you to take a bath in the White Tiger Hot Spring. A change of clothes has been prepared for you. If it is convenient for you,

Please move with my little girl."

Take a bath in the hot spring.

Commonly known as hot spring bathing.

Okay, little Michiko asked him to soak in some hot spring.

Tang Yu didn't embarrass the little girl in front of him. He put down the tea cup, stood up quickly, and followed her to the White Tiger Soup.

Even if he doesn't want to go, it's useless. This place is named Arasaka, and guests can only act according to the owner's wishes.
To be continued...