The Creators: From Night City

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But it was absolutely right for Jack and Misty.

Because this is Jack's home.

While not exactly unconventional, the male and female leads were certainly unconventional in their attire today, which was quite unusual for them.

Jack, dressed in a sharp suit, looked dignified and composed, his old face beaming with a smile.

Misty, unusually, was not wearing her usual dark-themed outfit; she had no fishnet stockings, no studded choker, no ripped sweater, and no dark circles under her eyes.

She wore a rather plain dress, which was unusual for her, but it wasn't ivory or champagne; it was pure black, which still reflected her consistent personality.

Soothing music flowed through the timeless bar, and laughter filled the air as well.

Jiang Bing arrived very early and very casually.

Without any airs or entourage, the most distinguished guest in the entire bar walked in so casually that Jack was almost caught off guard.

"BOSS!" Jack temporarily stopped talking to his mother and, prompted by Misty, hurried to the door to greet her.

There are security personnel around the bar, and quite a few of them. After all, Jack is no longer the reckless outlaw who always puts his life on the line; his position makes his safety a top priority.

Moreover, many high-ranking members of [Anti-Entropy] will be present today, so security has naturally been arranged in advance. There are only two doormen at the entrance, but the hidden security personnel ensure that unauthorized personnel cannot even get close to the bar entrance.

The problem is that Jiang Bing is not an unrelated person; he is the boss of [Anti-Entropy]. These employees, who come from the security department of [Anti-Entropy], will not stop him for either reason or emotion.

"Just call me by my name, Jack. You're the star of the show today."

A bottle of wine, intended as a gift, was wrapped in a simple gift bag and casually handed to Jack by Jiang Bing.

"Misty, you look especially radiant today. Love truly is the elixir of youth."

Status is a very interesting thing; the same words spoken by different people can have completely different effects.

Jiang Bing's praise made Misty very happy.

“Mr. Sabur, thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to attend my engagement ceremony with Jack, and thank you for taking care of him all this time.”

"Ha, Misty, Jack is incredibly lucky to have married you."

Jiang Bing exchanged a few polite words with the two main characters, then consciously left to give the young couple time to receive other friends who continued to arrive.

"Is this the boss of [Anti-Entropy]?" A handsome gang member with extensive tattoos, accompanied by his girlfriend, tactfully approached Jiang Bing after he left.

"Ha, Gustavo, you still have a sharp eye as always." Jack gave his best brother in the Valentino gang a big hug.

"I've heard you're doing quite well in the Valentino gang lately, my Gustavo boss."

"That's not as glamorous as you, our Mayor Jack Wilson."

It's clear that the two have a very good relationship, so good that they can tease each other whenever they meet.

“That’s Mr. Sabur, my boss. Shall I introduce you?” Jack patted his brother on the back and greeted him warmly.

"Forget it, I'm just a street urchin, I'm not worthy of getting in touch with such big shots."

"Horta," Jack patted the other man's shoulder lightly, "Don't say that, Mr. Sabur is a very kind man."

“The Valentino gang is about to be reorganized,” Jack whispered to the other man, revealing the secret. “I’ll take you to see Mr. Sabur; maybe he can help your men get a better job.”

"No matter how kind you are, you're still the boss of [Anti-Entropy], Jack. Besides, I still know you, and having you is enough."

Jack felt sorry for Gustavo's rejection, but still respected his opinion.

As childhood friends who grew up together on the streets of Heywood and fought side-by-side in the Valentino gang, he was very confident in his friend's abilities and character. He was loyal, righteous, flexible yet principled, sentimental, and capable. In just a few years, he had risen from an ordinary gang member to a local leader, with a promising future ahead of him.

Of course, this is on the premise that the Valentino gang is not about to be disbanded.

That's why Jack thought of introducing the other person to his boss in hopes of securing a better future for him.

Otherwise, given Jack's intelligence, how could he so easily bring someone to his boss's presence?

"Is this your girlfriend?"

“Uh, of course, her name is Martha Young,” Gustavo introduced his girlfriend, though his tone carried a hint of something unusual.

“Jack, you might need to take a look at this,” Misty’s call interrupted their conversation.

Mrs. Wilson and Misty sat around the bar, while the bartender Peppy stared intently at a bottle of wine in front of him.

"Is this a gift from Mr. Sabur?" Looking at the unremarkable packaging bag beside him, Jack guessed the truth.

The bottle of red wine is extremely antique and heavy, with dark green glass, but the liquid inside shimmers with a crystal clear bright red color under the light, as pure as a ruby.

The bottle is decorated with a gorgeous and elegant gold thread pattern that also serves as the sealing line, encircling the body of the bottle. The gilded pattern adorns the seal, and above that is the wine-stained nose of a Perpetually sniffing bottle.

"My God, this smell... could this cork be made from a whole piece of cork oak bark?!"

Peppy is a bartender, a seasoned bartender, so naturally he knows his stuff.

The best wine corks must be stamped from a single, intact, flawless piece of top-grade cork oak bark.

The corks made of this material have a smooth surface, fine and even wood grain, almost no visible pores, and excellent sealing properties and superior durability.

In today's world, such natural premium original corks are expensive collectibles in themselves, and are rare treasures among high-end wine enthusiasts, not to mention the wine sealed in them.

"I have to say, the boss of [Anti-Entropy] is really generous," Pepi exclaimed repeatedly.

"Put it away for me, Peppy, I'll save it for my wedding."

"Really? This bottle of wine is probably worth five figures, Jack."

"Ha, alcohol is meant to be drunk," Jack said nonchalantly.

Chapter 915 Going to the Moon 2

As Jack's good friend, Victor arrived at the bar before Jiang Bing and was now huddled in a corner, coldly observing the entire place.

Of course, Jiang Bing should also be included among those who are doing this now.

"Old Wei, you look so emotional with tears in your eyes, you seem to be deeply moved."

Jiang Bing patted his bottom, sat down next to the other person, and began to speak.

"Of course, Jack and Misty are my best friends. The prosthetic clinic I have now was introduced to me by Jack."

"I never imagined that in the blink of an eye, the two of them would be engaged."

Old Wei remained as composed as ever, holding his favorite whiskey in his hand.

"You've been quite busy lately, and haven't come to the clinic to see this old man for a while."

"Hey, it's all business, busy expanding into new markets..."

Like old friends, Victor and Jiang Bing chatted casually.

People kept pouring into the bar entrance; some Jiang Bing knew, some Lao Wei knew, and some both of them knew.

Vincent and Valerie, the two members of the 'Anti-Entropy Iron Triangle', naturally belong to the last category.

It's worth mentioning that both of them brought their own companions to this occasion.

Vincent was with Panan of the Adcardo Wanderer Clan, and the two looked very affectionate, suggesting that they might even get married before Jack.

Valerie, on the other hand, was accompanied by Judy, the chief tech expert of the Mox gang, and the two appeared to be very affectionate.

Considering this is Night City, this is not surprising.

Through the guests, one can gain a clear glimpse into the life trajectories of Jack and Misty.

The gangsters from Valentino, the street vendors, the cyborg doctor whom Old Vieux met through boxing, the gunsmith from a certain shop, the priest, Vincent, the members of [Anti-Entropy] led by Valerie, plus Jiang Bing, together they constitute the first half of Jack's life.

Meanwhile, a few 'occult enthusiasts' who try their best to dress normally, a shop owner selling aromatherapy, a monk rarely seen in Night City, and two scantily clad but very close old customers of Misty's are among Misty's few friends.

She rarely gets along with people.

In addition, Mrs. Wilson's old friends and several close neighbors from the surrounding area filled the Wolf Bar to capacity.

Once all the guests had arrived, the engagement ceremony began immediately.

The entire ceremony was very simple, even somewhat rudimentary. The priest, acting as the middleman, picked up his job and skillfully conducted the engagement ceremony in a way that was both simple and grand.

Normally, both sets of parents would give a speech and take the opportunity to learn more about each other's family situations. However, since Misty is single, this part of the time was significantly shortened.

This is normal, after all, it's difficult for ten people in Night City to gather three sets of parents, and everyone has gotten used to it.

The engagement ceremony quickly transitioned into a joyous time of raising glasses in celebration.

This is considered to be within the core business of Wild Wolf Bar.

Dynamic music, unlimited high-quality drinks, familiar friends, and a touch of blessing quickly created a lively atmosphere.

The guests gathered in small groups, each holding a glass of wine, chatting and talking animatedly, setting aside worldly troubles and enjoying the pleasures of the evening.

Everyone was happy.

………………

Gloria skillfully reviewed an action report and the corresponding expense report, feeling somewhat emo.

Although the addition of the 'domain' greatly assisted her in most of her work and the improved administrative structure significantly reduced her workload, she still needs to handle a large amount of work every day.

After all, the territory of [reverse entropy] is expanding at an illogical rate.

Although she doesn't need to oversee most of the other worlds' departments, the number of new matters arising from 'Heimul', which serves as the headquarters and transit hub, is increasing daily.

The tasks of personnel allocation, material coordination, storage, cross-dimensional industrial collaboration, and organizational restructuring are endless.

In addition to these, she also had to handle all the big and small matters in her personal life, take care of her troublesome eldest son, and also care about Hailey's studies.

The latter was what exhausted her the most.

Even as the head of a global corporation, children's education remains an area beyond her reach.

The alarm clock rang, waking the head steward from his reverie.

She straightened up from the wooden desk, waved her hand to dismiss the auxiliary office programs on the control panel, and brought up her memo.

Following the instructions on the label, she dialed 'David's' number.

The car sped along, the streetlights on both sides of the road stretching into neon lights on the car windows, falling on Lucy's fair legs and reflected in the corner of David's wide-open eyes as he drove.

As Lucy gave a half-smile of silent mockery, a call came into the car.

"David, are you on the plane yet?"

The peeping boy immediately reverted to being a serious person focused on driving.

"Not yet, Mom. A car broke down on the way to Tycho Airport, which caused a delay."

Even though there was no video, Lucy unconsciously pulled her leg back from the passenger seat.

"Be careful. If you ask me, you can take the 'special route.' Taking a New Orbital Airlines plane to the moon is slow and unsafe."

The 'special passage' Gloria mentioned is naturally the portal from Heimlne to the lunar base.

"We want to go sightseeing, Mom. The meaning of travel is in the journey itself."

David responded to his mother's lectures with practiced ease, but in reality, the significance of this young man's participation in the trip was not on the road, but with Lucy by his side.

Gloria, having been through similar experiences herself, understood her son's insincerity, so she could only remind him again: "Did you bring enough money? Did you remember the information about the person picking you up at the Tycho colony? And don't wander around the moon aimlessly, be careful!"

Even though she held a high position, Gloria, like any other parent, was still bound by custom when faced with her children who had gone far away.

David, however, is no longer the naive and impetuous young man he was a year ago. The trials and tribulations he has experienced and the broadening of his horizons have made him very mature.

He listened quietly, tried to ease his mother's anxiety, and successfully drove the car into Tycho Airport terminal. Finally, he used this as an excuse to hang up the phone.

Go to the moon.

This was Lucy's wish, which almost became her obsession. The sudden emergence of [Anti-Entropy] caused Lucy to put this wish aside and downplay it, but in the end it became David's wish.

He wanted to take Lucy to the moon to fulfill the promise they made that night atop the skyscraper.

So even though the lunar portal was faster, safer, more reliable, offered a superior user experience, and most importantly, was free, he still went to great lengths to book a ticket to the moon using New Orbital Airlines.

This was David's first time at Tycho Airport Terminal, and also his first time at an airport.

But he acted as if he were completely in control, as if he had everything under control.

This was all thanks to the strategy he devised overnight.

Although Lucy, who had been exiled to most parts of the world, could tell at a glance that David was a novice, she still didn't expose him and instead pretended not to know and cooperated.

After entering the station, going through security, checking in her luggage, and finally reaching the VIP waiting room, Lucy finally showed genuine surprise.

The BSA 744 launch vehicle, with its classic shape and striking red paint, can also carry up to 16 passengers to the Tycho colony on the moon.