Chapter 6

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 David felt like he was in a nightmare, only this one was too real, so real that he thought he actually experienced everything that had just happened.

 The back-alley clinic, selling kidneys, bullying, and the death announcement of his mother, a series of bad news clutching at his heart like a voracious demon.

 However, when he opened his eyes again, everything had changed drastically. The clean and bright hospital room and his gentle and considerate mother were like the most beautiful but fragile soap bubbles imaginable.

 David could hardly believe it and reached out carefully to touch his mother's tear-stained cheeks, afraid that he might burst the seemingly illusory bubble.

 But the solid touch told him it was all true, his mother was back, she really came back!

 Gloria knew that the reason she and her son had survived the car accident and could reunite safely was all thanks to Tang Yu's rescue.

 "We are now at the Trauma Team medical center."

 "The medical staff told me that Mr. Tang has arranged for us to recuperate here."

 "It was probably on that highway, the target of the Animals' attack at the time."

 So, spurred by Gloria's reminder, David almost joltingly recalled the scenario.

 At that time.

 He was trapped in the burning wreck of a car, and in the fading consciousness of impending unconsciousness, he sensed someone approaching. That shadow-like figure must have been Mr. Tang.

 At this moment.

 Tang Yu was on his way to the company, having just ended the life simulation for David.

 The life simulation, for David, definitely felt like the experience of two days.

 For Tang Yu, it was just a brief moment, and judging from the outcome, the life simulation was effective for David.

 Just before the car accident, Tang Yu had noticed the Animals' pursuit.

 He intended to speed up to shake off the chase, but he had not anticipated a fierce attack launched by the Animals as they overtook his vehicle.

 Tang Yu decided to counterattack immediately.

 He quickly moved to the driver's seat and switched from autopilot to manual mode.

 Hands that had driven bumper cars countless times instantly regained their keenness for driving. With unparalleled driving skills, he dodged RPG projectiles and even flipped the Animals' pursuing off-road vehicle, easily neutralizing the gang members after him.

 Afterward.

 Tang Yu got out of the car to inspect the accident scene and found a woman lying on the ground surrounded by a firestorm, and a boy gasping for breath trapped inside the car, discovering that changing the boy's life could earn life points as a reward.

 [David Martinez] (Simulate/Do not simulate?)

 Tang Yu thought the name sounded vaguely familiar, as if he had seen it on a drink menu at Afterlife, never imagining that this little boy would become a legendary figure in the future.

 This meant David Martinez's life would diverge towards two utterly different paths at this moment, and which path it takes would be decided by himself.

 "Legends shouldn't vanish like this,"

 "Kid,"

 "Let me take a look at your legendary future."

 As a platinum member of the Trauma Team, Tang Yu paid on the spot for the mother and son's emergency fees and requested the Trauma Team to rescue David from inside the car, then lifted the red-haired woman from the inferno, sending both to the Trauma Team's flying medical vehicle.

 After ensuring the mother and son were taken care of, Tang Yu continued to head to the company.

 To ensure safety against further plots and attacks along his route, Tang Yu called a Delamain cab to continue towards the company.

 Inside the Delamain cab, Tang Yu initiated the first life simulation for David who was in a coma.

 He made his selection on the system panel.

 [Simulation Target: David Martinez]

 [Simulation: After the car accident]

 [Simulation Tip: Life simulation is based on known people and events related to the subject's life, please treat simulation results with caution]

 "This tip means that simulating David's life is based on the conditions and status quo that are already known, with things that are not yet encountered or understood not being part of the simulation,"

 "This means the more elements there are, the more accurate the simulation will be,"

 "In old age, your social circle is fixed, your capabilities and occupation are fixed, your cognition and thinking are fixed, your class and status are fixed, then the ultimate future is self-evident,"

 "At least for David now, if there is no life-changing turnaround, his future life should be exactly the same as the simulated life."

 As Tang Yu confirmed the start of the simulation, David, still in a coma, embarked on a new journey of life, and Tang Yu watched all the darkness David went through in the simulation.

 David spent what felt like two days in the life simulation, while for Tang Yu, it was merely a few minutes.

 "He really is a stubborn young man,"

 "With that kind of spirit, it's only a matter of time before he becomes a legendary figure."

 After the simulation ended, the related rewards from the simulated life were credited.

 [Life Points: 3]

 [Fusion Ability: Unyielding (Common)]

 "Got two extra life points, along with the innate talent for unyielding toughness,"

 "Unyielding means an enhancement of the stamina and tolerance across the whole body,"

 "In the life simulation, David certainly showed exceptional talent in physical endurance,"

 Tang Yu invested one life point into the physical talent of unyielding toughness.

 [Life Points: 2]

 [Fusion Ability: Unyielding (Fine)]

 Instantly.

 Tang Yu felt his entire body filled with a strange life force, the physical and mental fatigue seemed lessened significantly, he couldn't specify the change but he could feel his endurance had improved, and the actual effects would have to be tested later.

 Tang Yu took the Delamain cab to the City Center Company Plaza, adjusted his suit a bit, put on his portable communicator, then got out of the cab and headed straight into Arasaka Tower, where he went through employee identification and scanning.

 [Employee Name: Tang Yu]

 [Employee Number: NC770416]

 [Employee Level: M9]

 [Department Position: Deputy Director of the Counter-Intelligence Department]

 .After confirming that his identity information was correct, the Arasaka security quickly bowed to Tang Yu.

 Tang Yu bypassed the lobby and headed straight to the main elevator, where numerous elegantly dressed men and women greeted him along the way.

 "Hey Tang, haven't seen you for a while, were you out on a mission?"

 "Long time no see, Tang. How have you been? Are you free to play golf this weekend? I've just purchased a new villa in North Oak with a large chunk of the lawn."

 "Tang, why ignore me when you're back? You weren't like this at the Seaside Manor last time. Are you free tonight?"

 Tang Yu was well aware that these people were all drawn to his position as Deputy Director of Counterintelligence, which is why his attitude at the company was to reveal nothing.

 His cold demeanor attracted a fair share of criticism, but Tang Yu didn't care in his past life, and he certainly didn't care in this one either.

 Right now, he was seething with anger.

 The company's internal strife had obviously crossed the line. Susan Abernathy even dared to have gangsters ambush him, indicating that his opponents were eager to bring about his demise.

 At that moment.

 The elevator reached the ground floor.

 Tang Yu stepped in directly.

 Two Arasaka employees who were also waiting for the elevator chose to wait for the next one instead.

 Tang Yu paid no mind to their thoughts or actions and directly pressed for the thirty-third floor.

 Arasaka Counterintelligence Department.