Chapter 258 "Full-Time Employee" Returns Home Heavy Guard (Two-in-One)

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After hearing the sound and turning around, David saw Soap standing against the wall.

Moreover, this veteran of the advance team was also wearing a training uniform, carrying two cans of fruit drinks with low alcohol content in his hands, and shook them at David.

"Major McTavish!"

David quickly raised his hand and saluted.

"Take a break, student, don't be so nervous." Soap gently waved his left hand and said:

"Just a quick chat, and I'll buy you a drink, have a meal together, etc. Don't be in a hurry to go home."

"No rush." ​​David nodded in response.

"Okay, then." Soap controlled his strength and threw a can of drink forward.

David, who was prepared, reached out to catch it, followed behind Soap, and entered the elevator together.

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Soon after, in the canteen on the middle floor of the branch building;

"Woohoo! There's braised lion's head today!"

"Auntie, you have a little too much rice, eh! If it's not enough, I'll get another one! It's going to spill!"

And the cafeteria was "busy with people."

Most of the trainee security guards who have completed their training are holding metal dinner plates in their hands, standing in front of the food pick-up port, choosing their favorite dishes.

In addition to the underage intern security guards, hundreds of local employees also dine and chat here.

David and Soap had already finished their meals and sat in the corner by the window.

"Ka~bah."

Soap opened the drink can and took a sip.

"Huh~ cool!"

Putting down the drink can, Soap looked at David who had done the same thing with satisfaction and asked:

"How about it? This is a new product that the company is preparing to launch."

"It tastes good," David responded with some restraint.

After all, Soap is the school officer in charge of the company's mercenaries. In the eyes of David, all the intern security guards, and local employees, he is considered a "company powerful" who is lower than one person and higher than ten thousand people.

So David couldn't let go.

What's more, before joining Atlas, David had "mixed emotions" towards the company's powerful people, ranging from deep sadness to envy.

However, after joining Atlas, David discovered that as long as they did not break the rules and trained seriously, Jill Valentine and the instructors would treat each of them equally

It is indeed a bit "fantasy".

"Young man, why are you nervous?" Soap took another sip of fruit wine and said:

"Now you are off work, there is no distinction between superiors and subordinates, do you understand?"

"Yes, Major." David was still a little hesitant.

After calming down his tension, he said bluntly: "Major, what do you want from me?"

However, Soap did not answer and asked rhetorically: "What kind of company do you think Atlas is?"

"This" David thought for a while and said with some uncertainty:

"For...humanity?"

"Hahaha, this is indeed a standard answer." Soap laughed out loud:

"But from the way you look, you must be confused about "for humanity," right?"

"Yes." David did not deny it, and then said:

“But I can personally understand the difference between Atlas and Arasaka. At least I am very fulfilled here and have no thoughts of spending my life in a wasteful way.

By the way, Major, are you just looking for me to have a chat? "

David has little interaction with soaps.

On the day of the interview, Soap was one of the interviewers and asked him a few brief questions.

"It's really a chat." Soap drank the fruit wine in one gulp and said:

“But it’s more about psychological counseling. After all, the company also attaches great importance to the mental health of its employees.”

"Psychological counseling??" David was stunned.

"That's right." Soap picked up the metal chopsticks and opened the lion's head while explaining:

"I heard from Instructor Valentine that you seemed a little worried today, so I, as a man, was asked to take care of you.

No, I am a man and you are just a boy. "

"Forehead"

David instantly realized what "man" and "boy" meant, but he was not amused by Soap's cold joke.

"Haha, you're such a boring guy." Soap shook his head, and then his expression was no longer frivolous, but he said:

"David Martinez, we had a thorough investigation of you before you joined Atlas.

Your family status, your living environment, and your mother, who is willing to overextend herself and work several high-intensity jobs, also want to pay for your tuition at Arasaka College.

It can be said that the company knows your situation well. "

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Hearing this, David lowered his head and remained silent.

"You joined Atlas just to share the pressure on your mother." Soap paused and continued:

"I understand that you want your mother to be less tired, but your condition will affect training, which forces the company to intervene.

You have to know that the internship security position is assessed every quarter. If you continue to be at the bottom, you will inevitably be eliminated. Do you understand? "

"I understand, Major, I will adjust."

"Everyone can say good things." Soap interrupted David.

Then, Soap took off the folding tablet attached to his side and placed it on the dining table.

Turning on the screen, David saw the official contract titled "Full-time Intern."

After browsing briefly for a while, David looked puzzled:

"Major, what is this?"

"The company attaches great importance to the education of young people." At this moment, Soap had already eaten half of the food and explained:

"Besides, you are still an intern, so the company will naturally provide assistance to prevent you from going astray.

If you sign this contract, you will completely "work and die" for Atlas, and money, fame and fortune will not be a problem.

Although the current scale of the company is nothing, I know that you are a smart person and understand that the company is not just about selling drinks and daily necessities. "

"Why do you take extra care of me?"

But the sudden "show of goodwill" caused David to have doubts.

"Do you take yourself too seriously?" Soap couldn't help laughing:

"Hahaha! It's a good thing to be wary. There may be pitfalls in knowing unwarranted benefits, but don't forget that students and employees whose living conditions are worse than yours are also taken care of by the company.

Of course, the premise is that the company fully recognizes their character and abilities and determines that the early investment will pay off.

Simply put, you are a group of people worthy of the company's investment.

If you choose to betray in the later stage"

At this point, Soap's tone was slightly grim: "The company will use various means to make you regret it."

Immediately afterwards, Soap took back the folding tablet, stood up, picked up the empty dinner plate, looked at David with a troubled face, and gave him the final reminder:

“Young man, think about it carefully.

After signing the contract of this full-time intern, you must completely cut off contact with Arasaka Academy. "

After saying that, Soap left the table, separated the plates and chopsticks into the recycling bin, and walked straight out of the canteen.

"Full time?"

David, who stayed where he was, stared at the main dishes and staple food that were getting colder and fell into deep thought.

Two hours later;

"Watch your step. Watch your step, the door is about to close."

As the reminder sound came out, David, who had changed back to civilian clothes, also left the sky train and came to the station near his home.

Squeeze through crowds, climb stairs, and navigate chaotic streets.

He had a black travel bag slung across his body, his hands habitually placed in his pockets, and he walked towards the giant apartment marked "04" with a heavy heart.

After all, after talking with Soap, the thought of leaving Arasaka Academy became more and more dominant.

David naturally hopes to drop out of school and stay in Atlas wholeheartedly.

But he didn't know how to explain to his mother

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Suddenly, David noticed a woman with short white hair who had her back turned to him on the overpass in front of him.

Observing carefully, he also found that the other party was wearing tight-fitting clothing, but due to the angle, he could not see the other party clearly.

The most important thing is that the white-haired woman has a different temperament. Compared with the passersby beside her, she looks out of place and alone.

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Seeing this, David's curiosity was instantly aroused.

So he quickened his pace and rushed to the overpass from the escalator on the right.

However, when he came to the overpass, he found that the short-haired woman had already left, and she didn't see where she was going.

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After looking around and confirming that there was no trace of the other party, David just shrugged and stopped worrying.

After a while, he arrived inside the H4 apartment.

David ignored the homeless man lying in the corner, as well as the garbage and vomit everywhere, and took the elevator to the floor where his home was located.

Passing through the unlocked automatic door, you will see a fairly spacious living room.

It's just that clutter is piled up in the corners, and there are some empty cans and disposable lunch boxes on the carpet, but overall it has a sense of life.

"I'm back."

David hung his travel bag on the hook behind the door and said hello to the sofa.

"I'm back, ugh~!"

Then, a woman with a brown-red ponytail and still graceful figure stretched out on the sofa.

then woman

Or David's mother, Gloria Martinez, lifted up the yellow jacket covering her body, got up sleepily from the sofa, walked towards the open kitchen, and said:

"I'll prepare dinner for you."

"No, I've already eaten."

David took off his coat and walked towards his bedroom.

"have eaten?"

Gloria looked a little confused, and then saw that David also looked exhausted. She frowned and walked forward and asked:

"David, you haven't been home during the day for two weekends."

"Yeah, let's go work part-time."

"Part-time job? David, the most important thing for you right now is your study. Don't be affected by other matters. Do you understand?" Gloria said seriously:

"Mom, you don't have to worry about anything. I got some extra money recently."

"I understand." David nodded, "But I feel that a part-time company seems to be more suitable for me."

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"More suitable for you? Where do you work part-time? Did you really understand what I just said?" Gloria said in a hurry.

Seeing this, David was also ready to tell everything, saying:

"Mom, don't worry. Have you heard of Atlas?"

"Atlas? Of course you know. It's a company that has recently provoked the Tiger Claw Gang and the Scavengers. You mean, you work part-time at Atlas?"

Gloria opened her eyes wide and couldn't believe that her son had taken a job at Atlas during the weekend?

"Yes, and the position is...intern security." David did not deny it.

Next, David told his mother all the details about how he submitted an application online, passed the interview, received training, etc.

"Oh my God."

Gloria stumbled a few steps in disbelief, almost falling and sitting back on the sofa.

"Mom? Are you okay!"

David hurried to Gloria's side.

"It's okay. It's okay." Gloria raised her hand and took David into her arms, saying with lingering fear:

"Fortunately, you're back, but please don't go to Atlas again, do you understand?"

"Why?" This time, David was confused.

Afterwards, he used his electronic eyes to proactively show Gloria his income this weekend——

600.

And continued: "Mom! Look, I earned 600 in just two days. If I chose to work full-time, I would definitely earn much more."

"Shut up!"

Gloria blocked David's words forcefully, her eyes flashed with tears, and she said:

"David, mom doesn't need you to share the pressure. Mom just hopes that you can live well and study hard until you climb to the top of Arasaka Tower and live a truly prosperous life."

"mom"

David was confused by Gloria's sudden mood swing.

Didn't he just find a part-time job?

"Listen to mom and never go to Atlas again, do you understand?"

At this time, Gloria held David in her arms again, with an expression as if she was worried that her son would "accidentally die."

"Why, you have to have a reason."

David gave up resistance and let his mother hug him, but he still wanted to know why. After all, Atlas made him realize what a normal learning environment is.

"Why"

Hearing this, Gloria sighed softly and explained:

"Some of Mom's... um, partners, I heard rumors that giant companies and gangs are going to join forces to target Atlas.

This move has already declared that Atlas cannot gain a foothold in Night City. Fortunately, you went home and were not completely involved. "

After saying that, Gloria held David's cheeks with her hands, as if to confirm whether her child was really still in front of her.

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But David's eyes were a little evasive.

He originally wanted to confess to his mother about dropping out of school, but now was definitely not the best time. If he told her, he might make his mother cry again.

They, mother and son, depend on each other for life and rely on each other, if any one of them encounters an accident.

David didn't dare to imagine that scene.

Secondly, he was worried about Atlas's safety.

Giant corporations and gangs unite.

Even though David had never carefully studied the situation in Night City, he also understood that Arasaka was the mastermind behind the so-called giant companies and gangs.

However, the dispute between the company and the company was not something that he, an unknown person, could intervene in. David could only bless him in his heart and hope that Atlas could withstand the counterattack.

However, while David was praying silently, little did he know that a Paris-class heavy frigate equipped with an optical camouflage module was maintaining a hidden state and "parked" in low-Earth orbit above Night City.

Moreover, the Paris-class ship is still adjusting its angle to facilitate the main or secondary guns to lock on targets in the atmosphere.