Interdimensional science and technology starting from cyberpunk

Chapter 40 On how companies harm ignorant girls

The first thing to solve is the accommodation problem.

In 2076, urbanization has reached an extreme and irreversible degree, and the price of urban land has also skyrocketed.

It is no exaggeration to say that 99% of people cannot afford to buy a house. Those who have some money are renting, and many are wandering on the streets.

In order to ensure stable operation and improve employees' sense of belonging, companies have their own company apartments provided to employees -
It's a good benefit, but once you leave the company, you have to leave, so after all, company employees don't have their own houses.

Lille is not a company employee, so he can only accept this rule and rent an apartment.

In Night City, most of the habitable real estate belongs to Ye's Company, so this time I have to rent a house from Ye's Company.

V is also facing this problem. The dilapidated house he used to live in has long since been vacated, and now he has to rent it again.

Besides, it turned out that the dilapidated house was in quite bad condition, so it was expected to be re-rented.

The two of them were lying on the sofa in Lao Wei's clinic, wearing Mewtwo, for an immersive viewing.

Mewtwo is a device that uses brain-computer interface to achieve a true panoramic VR experience.

It will first use the recorder's prosthetic body to collect real-scene perception data and aggregate it into a chip. When inserted into the Mewtwo device, the data will be converted into sympathetic signals and transmitted to the viewer's nerves.

Real-life VR in the true sense can even make people feel the emotions of the recorder.

Because of this, some people become addicted to watching Mewtwo. The more exciting it is, the more addictive it becomes - for example, the last moments before Cyber ​​Psycho was killed by the Terrorist Mobile Team, a top-notch feast for the senses.

However, this kind of immersive experience may actually change the neurological state, and may seriously induce cyberpsychosis.

But the inspection was very gentle, and Lille didn't feel any emotion at all.

This made him think about whether he could learn something from some exciting Mewtwo.

This feeling is quite novel. As a street kid, in addition to watching some exciting movies with Mewtwo, this is the first time that V has spent money on a Mewtwo of this nature.

V said: "Is there any house you like?"

At this moment, the two of them appeared in a square apartment at the same time. The bed was embedded in the wall, and the night view of the Night City could be seen through the huge glass wall.

The room has a living room, a storage room, and a bathroom. The wall on the right side of the door is the cloakroom, and the left side is a work area.

Yes, this is the apartment located in the super skyscraper H-10, and it is also V's first apartment in the game.

V walked to the window: "To tell you the truth, I have wanted to have a room like this since before and look at the scenery -
Seen from a high altitude, the Night City is really beautiful. All the dirty things disappear from sight, leaving only the shining high-rise buildings.

It's like the dreams of young people are the only thing left in the city, hanging in the night sky like stars, lighting up the city. "

Lear also went to the window--
"Yes, when you are at the top, the filthiness at the bottom has nothing to do with you."

He understood V's desire. Young people at the bottom always thought that one day they would be able to look down on the world.

However, his emotion was completely different from V's - because he had looked down at such a prosperous city from a higher angle, and then the city was leveled in flames.

After coming back to his senses, Lille said: "This place is good. Although personally, I prefer the jump-floor apartments in the Valley area, but this place is very close to Laowei. There is a subway downstairs, and it is easy to go to Arasaka Academy." convenient."

V glanced at Lille angrily: "So you can't have any romantic thoughts like that? Your emotional sister takes you to see the house, and you just want to be close to the hospital?"

Lille spread his hands and said, "What else? Medical care, education, transportation. These are all important when buying a house."

"Brainless! If you don't buy a house for your own comfort, is there something wrong with your brain?"

This time Lille didn't object.

"This is it. The rent is quite reasonable, 2500 euros a month, but it would be better for us to take a look at it on site."

"That's great. We will be neighbors from now on."

V took off Mewtwo, stretched, and suddenly froze when he looked at Lille--
"You're reading a book while looking at a house?"

Lear shook the "History of the Development of Implantable Prosthetics (2024 Edition)" in his hand: "Yes, it's a pity that the electronic version of this book cannot be found, it is Lao Wei's private collection.

Okay, let’s go. After finishing the house, I have to go to Arasaka Academy. By the way, we have to change cars.” “Take a taxi!”Sister please! "V waved his hand, "I've already called Delamain! "

"You still need to take a taxi just two steps away?"

The H10 skyscraper is just a few hundred meters away!
Lille began to worry that this stupid girl would spend all the remaining four 10,000+ euros at once.

But when I think about it carefully, I have already spent more than 10,000 yuan.

Field surveys proved important.

The rental price is 2500, but the basic furniture is 100 euros, and the basic food service is 100 euros, which is equivalent to eating compressed biscuits for every meal.

If you want to eat like a human being, you have to go to the second level at least, and the price is 130 euros.

If you don't choose the food service package, you can also pay 10 euros per meal, which is a way of taking advantage of others.

V still chose the highest-end, deluxe package for 580 euros with a wave of his hand. By the way, he also got a deluxe package for Lille.

Then there is the internet fee of 120 euros per month and the water and electricity bill of 400 euros (any extra charges if the price exceeds the package).

In addition to these basic items, additional security measures such as infrared sensors and pressure sensors cost another 2000 euros per month.
There are also some scattered items such as washing machine usage fees that are not listed. In the end, each person has to pay 4000 euros for a month's rent!
After getting the contract, V's interest dropped drastically. From being very excited at the beginning, to being expressionless after walking out.

In the end, nothing in your "home" is yours.

Lear was amazed: "I want to write a book called "On How Companies Extinguish the Dreams of Ignorant Girls."

V scolded: "I don't know where the company got this kind of super power, the kind that turns all good things into disgusting and uncomfortable!"

It was obviously the moment when I earned the First Pass, lived in an apartment in the location and floor I liked, and had my own little home.

Why is this so?The two happinesses overlapped together, which should have brought more happiness.
But why doesn’t V feel that he belongs to this “family”?

Everything in the share-exchange apartment made V feel sore.

Computers are rented; beds are rented; sofas are rented; wardrobes are rented—hell, even the washing machine is rented, and you have to pay to use it!

“Welcome to use the vending machine, I highly recommend today’s new burrito pink”

It happened that Lille had filled a can of Coke from the vending machine in the house, and there was a mayoral campaign advertisement posted on the vending machine:
Vote for Peralez!
Leal took the burger and said: "Tsk, tsk, it's really awesome. There are vending machines at home and there are advertisements."

“I want to buy my own fucking house!”

"Hey, eldest sister!" Leer grabbed V who was about to go out, "Can you afford it?"

"I have more than 40!"

"Then what? Put it all in and pay off the mortgage slowly? No, you don't think the bank will lend you a loan, do you?

Okay, look at this place, it’s spacious and bright, and you can also see the scenery outside. To be honest, it’s pretty good.”

To be honest, V's dissatisfaction mainly comes from her excessive expectations.

After all, I made hundreds of thousands in one fell swoop, and I thought I was awesome. But I found out that my dream home was just like this, and it was completely unworthy of hundreds of thousands.

But there is something more realistic - 50 is nothing. If you really use it, it will be gone.
V paused and suddenly said in despair: "When will people be able to afford a house of their own?"

Lille shrugged while pulling V: "According to our income level, we can first try to get rid of the 2000-3000 million people in the world who need housing. We can start with Poland."

V's eyes widened: "You seem to be a bit extreme!"

Lille used all his strength to grab the bull, and then they heard the news broadcast on the wall-mounted TV at the door:

"There is a fire in this area. Residents are asked to stay at home and wait for NCPD to handle it before going out on the streets."

Then he saw V's expression quickly turn blue.

Alas, ideal and reality
(End of this chapter)