Chapter 114 Cyberpunk?
Gu Nan, with a dizzy head, took a lot of effort to walk out of the alley.
As soon as I went out, I was dazzled by the fluorescent blue and dark green signboards.
Bizarre neon lights and large, high-tech screens cover the tall buildings, the holographic projections are lifelike, and the advertising slogans are novel and eye-catching.
A new generation of mechanical prosthetics is coming!
"The Realm of No Self" global first test, registration is now open"
"Universal chips will replace the human brain, and immortality is just around the corner."
The strange advertising signs, with their dense messages, felt strange yet familiar. Gu Nan frowned and slowly uttered a few words: "Cyberpunk?"
She leaned against the wall and looked back.
The alleys are dark and backward, the roads are uneven, the electric wires are tangled, the walls are covered with spray-painted advertisements like psoriasis, the garbage cans are full and no one takes care of them, there is no order at all.
Compared with the gorgeous and exaggerated billboards and skyscrapers in front, there is a strong sense of separation, which makes people wonder if these are two different worlds.
The system pulled out the original work from the database, but after searching through it, it still couldn't find a complete background introduction.
But I can understand that. It's only 18+, and the meaty and delicious food is enough. Why do you need so much background information?
[The technology in this world has not yet fully evolved, but it has already taken shape as a cyberpunk world. It is not wrong for the host to understand this as a cyberpunk world.]
The transformation was too big. As a country bumpkin, Gu Nan felt a little at a loss. "Give me the story of the second male lead first."
A few minutes later, Gu Nan sighed softly and walked slowly towards the original owner's rental house, holding on to the wall.
In fact, there is no need to feel at a loss, because the original owner is not only a Shamatte, but also a slum dweller. Cyberpunk's high technology has nothing to do with her.
The original owner was also called Gu Nan, 19 years old, a school dropout and unemployed. Not long ago, he joined a makeshift gang and made a living by collecting debts for others.
This time he collapsed unconscious in the alley because he got drunk while celebrating with other Shamatte friends after collecting a debt. On the way back, the snow was heavy and the ice was slippery, so he accidentally fell and couldn't get up.
Gu Nan walked for a while and felt very cold.
The so-called Shamatte means being unique and unconventional. In addition to strange jewelry and clothes, they also need a body of steel that can withstand the cold.
But Gu Nan was not a Shamatte, and the thin jacket, plain pants and leather shoes made it extremely difficult for her to walk in the heavy snow.
She clasped her hands over her chest, shaking like a sieve. Seeing a convenience store not far away, she rushed over as if running for her life.
As soon as you enter, the aroma of oden and the warm steam hit you in the face.
Gu Nan trudged to the skewer hotpot, ordered radish, fish balls and a lucky bag, and then asked the boss to give her two more spoonfuls of soup.
When checking out, you swipe the card with the multifunctional identity bracelet on your wrist. Everyone has one of these bracelets, and all the information about a person from birth to death is stored on this bracelet.
There were no shelves by the window of the convenience store. Instead, there was a long wooden table nailed to the wall with several high stools underneath. Gu Nan walked over and sat down, warmed his hands first, drank a few sips of soup, and started eating after he calmed down.
Because it was facing the window, Gu Nan could see the vending machines opposite, which were densely printed with advertisements for "A Warm Winter".
Keep your heart warm this winter. The latest functional beverage developed by Victorinox is specially designed for the harsh winter. It is said that one sip can warm your whole body and is more effective than heater.
Gu Nan thought to himself, bullshit, it’s just an IQ tax, anyone who believes it is a fool.
Then when I left, I took a bottle of Warm Winter from the shelf.
As soon as I checked out, oh shit, it turned out to be an assassin!
A 300ml bottle of drink actually sells for three figures!
When the boss saw Gu Nan hesitate, he rolled his eyes and looked very contemptuous.
"If you don't want to buy it, please put it back where it belongs."
Hey, kid, you're looking down on others even when you're collecting money.
Gu Nanniao was a bitch, he just turned around and walked away.
Then he walked straight to the vending machine across the street and used his wristband to buy a bottle.
When opening the bottle, he deliberately walked to the door of a convenience store to open it, which made him very angry.
The boss's face suddenly turned dark and he pretended to chase her away.
Gu Nan immediately ran away.
The bottle of Warm Winter she had was white peach oolong, with moderate sweetness and a long aftertaste, but other than that, there was nothing special about its taste.
There was still a long way to go back, so Gu Nan drank half of it tentatively.
She didn't know if it was her illusion, but it didn't seem as cold as before.
By the time she reached the dilapidated building, her whole body was warm.
"How amazing." Gu Nan thought the drink had alcohol added, but after looking at the ingredient list, he realized there was no alcohol at all. He couldn't help but ask the system, "What kind of high-tech is this?
System: [This drink contains a special active peptide that can temporarily stimulate the body's potential. It's currently a key player in human research into anti-aging and longevity. However, research is incomplete and has side effects. It's recommended to drink it sparingly, as excessive consumption can affect lifespan.]
Gu Nan raised an eyebrow, "How can something that affects lifespan be put on sale?"
System: [Please refer to the classic case of three x milk powder]
The capitalists' desire for money can devour all laws and consciences.
Darkness can obscure the sun's brightness in real life, let alone cyberpunk where the social structure collapses.
Gu Nan: "You are right."
As she spoke, she just walked to the elevator.
Yes, there are elevators in the dilapidated buildings in the slums here.
Besides her, there was a tall and thin boy standing at the door. He was also dressed very lightly, wearing a blue and white single-piece school uniform for spring and autumn, with a thin beige turtleneck sweater underneath. The sweater was pilling and the collar was a bit loose, and it was obvious that he had been wearing it for a long time.
His hair was very long and he kept his head down. Gu Nan glanced at him and then looked away.
"bite."
The elevator has arrived.
Gu Nan walked in first.
The boy was one step behind her, and his legs seemed to be a little lame when he moved, and his body was swaying a little.
He raised his hand and pressed the floor on the old elevator button.
Seeing that he and he were on the same floor, Gu Nan stopped pressing the button.
Neither of them spoke, and their figures were reflected on the silver-gray elevator door.
Gu Nan took a sip of his drink with some boredom.
The boy tilted his head slightly to glance at her hand.
It was a light glance, but Gu Nan noticed it and broke the silence, "Kid, how old are you? Are you in junior high school or high school?"
The other party was silent.
Gu Nan waited for a while, thinking that he was not going to pay attention to him. Just as he was about to look away, the other party said softly, "19 years old."
"In high school?"
The voice was too soft and a little hoarse, but Gu Nan heard it clearly, "University."
College students who came out of the slums.
Gu Nan smiled and said, "Not bad, keep it up."
After hearing this, the other party finally looked up at her. Before Gu Nan could see his face clearly, he hurriedly lowered his head, moving so quickly as if he had seen something dirty.
"bite."
The elevator has arrived.
The other person walked out before Gu Nan, leaving her with only a swaying back.
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