Chapter 28: Investing billions to rebuild Watson District!
In fact, it is not just Watson District in Night City that has a large number of unfinished buildings. There are also many unfinished buildings in Pacific Island, Santo Domingo, Heywood District and other areas.

In addition to the external military threat pressure from New America, it is also related to the numerous corporate forces and gangs within Night City.

In short, how to deal with unfinished construction areas has always been the most troublesome problem for law enforcement officials in various parts of Night City.

Places like the Westbrook District, where giant companies such as Arasaka Corporation and Yeshi Corporation have invested heavily, are different. It is a place of luxury and prosperity, with partying every night.

Fortunately, now Lucius has waited for the opportunity to turn the fate of Watson District around and regain new life - a 10 billion investment from LA Company to restart Watson District!
"River, I'm going to the Red Queen Running Club now to discuss with Mr. Leon the reconstruction of the Watson District. You come with me and keep an eye on the situation outside."

Lucius instructed River.

The Red Queen's Race is a high-end Mewtwo club in the Westbrook District. Lucius usually likes to go there to discuss things with the dignitaries from various regions.

"Yes." River Ward nodded, and immediately booked a private room at the club through the holographic phone.

Just as Lucius and River walked out of the NCPD police station and got into a private Goodla V-Tech luxury car, a street kid not far away quietly followed them on a motorcycle.

They were sent by the Tiger Claw Gang to keep watch on Lucius in order to keep track of his location.

Half an hour later, Leon and Lucius met at the Red Queen Racing Club.

Leon's personal bodyguard Mann and Inspector River stood outside the door, responsible for protecting their master's safety.

"Mr. Li Ang, the King of Weapons in Little Chinatown, I have heard of your great name for a long time!"

Lucius forced a genial smile onto his bloated face. He couldn't stop laughing when he thought about how he was getting closer and closer to the position of mayor.

"I don't deserve it. I'm just doing a small business."

Li Ang didn't waste time talking to Lucius. He came straight to the point and stated his needs: "Mr. District Chief, I came all the way to see you. I just hope that LA Company and NCPD can cooperate for mutual benefit."

"Of course, Night City is a company-based city, and we sincerely welcome every company committed to building Night City, regardless of their background."

Before this, Lucius had guessed about the real power behind LA Company, but he could not find any evidence to show that LA Company was a subsidiary of other giant companies.

Since I can't guess the other party's strength and background, I'm too lazy to guess it anymore. Anyway, they are willing to cooperate with me, so why not do it?

"Mr. Li Ang, just rest assured. As long as you are willing to invest in large buildings in Watson District, the rights and interests that your LA company can enjoy here will definitely far exceed your imagination!"

What Lucius said was true.

After the nuclear explosion, Arasaka Corporation almost personally contracted the reconstruction of the Westbrook District, so Arasaka is like an emperor in this urban area!

As the reconstruction area of ​​Arasaka Corporation has gradually expanded over the years, the influence of this giant company is slowly replacing the position of Yeshi Corporation.

If this trend continues, Arasaka Corporation will establish its own corporate school, corporate food factory, corporate bank in Night City... until it has complete control over the city!
There is no way, because Arasaka is rich and powerful and has plenty of money to invest in infrastructure. On the contrary, the Ye’s Company, which made its fortune from infrastructure, is gradually declining.

"I invested in the unfinished buildings in Watson District not for charity, but to make money."

Leon's bluntness made Lucius quite ashamed, and he couldn't help but correct him: "Mr. Leon, it's an area to be developed, not an unfinished project..." Hearing this, Leon couldn't help but laugh, but he didn't expose Lucius's fragile lie.

"I will first invest in rebuilding the medical center in Little Chinatown. The first round of funding will be about 50 million euros. We will first develop the part responsible for prosthetic transplants."

Prosthetic implants? Could it be that... LA is also responsible for the manufacturing and sales of prosthetic devices!
While Lucius was secretly marveling at LA's weapons manufacturing capabilities, he also became increasingly convinced that Leon's background was most likely in military technology.

But what does this have to do with him? It is enough that he has a financial sponsor willing to spend money to improve his political achievements. As for other things, he should not worry about them.

"Excellent! Mr. Li Ang, you should do this! The medical center in Little Chinatown is only halfway to completion. You have picked up a big bargain this time."

"Really?" Leon looked at Lucius with a half-smile. "As far as I know, if this large medical center wants to fully restart, it will require an investment of at least 10 billion Euros, and this does not include the subsequent operation and maintenance."

In fact, the medical center in Little Chinatown is planned to be the largest medical center in the western United States, and its area accounts for almost 20% of the Watson District.

From site selection to construction to completion, at least 30 billion euros will be burned in total. Except for giant companies with strong financial resources, few companies dare to touch this bottomless pit.

"Ahem! But hasn't the basic framework been completed? Anyway, if LA Company is willing to take over this hospital, on behalf of all the citizens of Watson District, I would like to thank you, Mr. Li Ang!"

Just as Lucius was about to give Leon a bottle of brandy as a token of his gratitude, Leon raised his hand to interrupt him:

"Mr. District Chief, we are all thousand-year-old foxes, so let's stop talking about Liao Zhai. I want the right to use the seaside entrance and industrial zone. Can you give it to LA Company?"

Li Ang said it was the "right to use", but in fact he wanted to completely control the ownership of these two precious lands.

"Ah this... let me think about it."

Faced with such an overbearing and aggressive company executive, Lucius found that he had no control over the direction of the negotiation.

"Mr. Lucius, you actually have no choice. The best way out is to cooperate with our LA company."

Leon's face was stern, and he stared calmly at Lucius's eyes, which were wandering around and slightly nervous:

"Besides our LA company, which other company in Night City would be willing to take care of this barren place in Watson District?"

"The Triads are fully armed and as powerful as the rebels in Dogtown, the Uzumaki Gang is murderous and evil, and the Tiger Claw Gang is causing trouble everywhere. I'm afraid even Arasaka has to consider the situation."

Leon's words were like a sharp arrow piercing his heart, making Lucius's fat face turn red. Although he was very unconvinced, he seemed to have no reason to refute.

"Mr. Li Ang, I remember that the Triads seem to be the biggest client of your LA company. Are you still worried about them?"

Lucius couldn't help but speak.

The Triads were clearly gangs created by the LA company themselves with guns and equipment, so why are they blaming it on their own inability to discipline them?

(End of this chapter)