Chapter 43: A Trip to Gotham
Gotham, early in the morning. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info
Wayne Tower, the tallest building in Gotham City. Ask anyone who was born and raised in Gotham and they'll say it's the city's benchmark.
Along with Stark Industries, Wayne Corporation is also the nation's leading industry, having been here two hundred years ago when the city was first built. Alan Wayne, the owner of the company two hundred years ago, is said to have designed half of Gotham City, and the Wayne Building has been located here ever since. Alan Wayne has created thirteen guards around it - a group of winged demons who look tirelessly over the city around the clock, taking in all the evil and darkness. During the day, they greet visitors from afar, and the train that runs through the city can meet them as they pass by Wayne Tower; At night, they are tasked with guarding Gotham, keeping an eye on uninvited guests in the night sky.
Of course, these are the ideas of the grandparents. Time has passed, and now it is no longer what it used to be. Thirty years ago, after the Thomas Wayne couple were shot dead in the famous Crime Alley, their only son, Bruce Wayne, became the sole heir. During their lifetimes, the Thomas Wayne devoted themselves to transforming the city, trying to use their money and power to fight the darkness of the city. But sin is like a curse that Gotham is born with, and in the end, it consumes the good people who try to rise up and fight back. After they were shot, the Gotham Daily newspaper had an article titled "Gotham's Last Hope Has Fallen?" " is the title.
Today.
The elevator on the top floor opened with a "ding" sound, and a large group of people walked out surrounded by a handsome young man in a suit and leather shoes. That is Bruce Wayne, the owner of this huge business today.
"When can we talk about Mr. Carlin's account, Mr. Wayne? You've been pushing this issue for a week. ”
"Soon, put it on my calendar." Bruce said expressionlessly, continuing down the hallway.
His secretary reminded: "The schedule may be free in the afternoon......
"Not so fast." Bruce interrupted.
"I heard that the Lex Group and you have a private intention to cooperate?"
"No, we haven't communicated yet."
"We've got a drop in our overseas interest rates with this, Mr. Wayne. We need ......"
"It's in my memo, I'll see it later."
Bruce pushed aside the chattering directors, opened the door, and walked briskly into his office, pausing slightly.
The young man, who looked no more than twenty years old, sat in a chair at the table and waved his hand in a friendly manner when he saw him enter.
"Yo, Mr. Wayne...... I guess. ”
Taller than it looks in the comics. Eric said to himself.
"Who are you?" Bruce snapped, "What are you doing in my office?" ”
"Eric Charlotte, just a high school student." He smiled slightly, "I'm here to ask some questions. ”
He made a mysterious look, crossed his hands on the table, leaned forward, and asked, "Have you heard of it...... Obadiah Stein, Mr. Wayne? ”
He observed Bruce's facial expression, but unfortunately he couldn't see any changes, his blue pupils were like a bend of bottomless water, and any mental activity was buried in the deepest depths, making it impossible to touch.
"I haven't heard of it."
"This guy has been in a bit of trouble lately, and there is information that he has something to do with Wayne Enterprises." Eric asked, "Do you know something, Mr. Wayne?" ”
"I don't know." Bruce said coldly, "All I know is that this is my office, and you don't have permission." If you don't leave within three seconds, I'll have to 'please' you out. ”
"Okay, I know." Eric shrugged, "I'll go." But...... Don't forget my words, Mr. Wayne, and keep an eye on yourself. ”
After saying that, without waiting for the other party's reaction, he left the office.
A few hours earlier, he had just gotten off the plane to Gotham, found a hotel and rested for a while. Of course, he didn't even want to ask Bruce Wayne for an answer.
In fact, while S.EG.I.E.L.D. was skeptical about whether Bruce Wayne himself was involved in Obadiah Stan's awakening, Eric had little doubt that Bruce Wayne could be a member of any evil force. There's no evidence, but the reason is simple - because he's Batman.
So why did he mention such an inexplicable attitude to his face?
Assuming that the fact is that someone in Wayne's enterprise secretly used the company's resources to collude with certain forces without Bruce's knowledge, then his sudden visit and these inexplicable questions are likely to be overheard by the other party, then the guy hiding underwater will definitely take action against him. In other words, Eric is the equivalent of throwing a provocation at the other side.
On the other hand, there is no doubt that Bruce Wayne himself is Batman, he is the best detective in the world, and his insight is unmatched. Eric believed that if there was a ghost inside Wayne's business, he would have been able to find out if he warned Bruce.
Everything that needs to be done is done, so ......
Exiting the gate of Wayne Enterprises, Eric stood on the side of the street and looked left and right.
"Looking for me?"
Appearing behind him like a ghost, Revan pinched an ice cream cone with strawberry jam in one hand and handed Eric another with the other.
"Hmm...... Thank you. Somewhat surprised, Eric took the cone and took a sip, "Strawberry jam." ”
"How?"
"It's nothing, I thought you weren't the type to be interested in ice cream, and you still have such a trendy taste......"
"Why can't I like it? I still have a favorite band. ”
"What? Which is it? ”
"Hmm...... Forget it, when I didn't mention it. Raven finished speaking, and began to concentrate on her strawberry cone, as if he had made up his mind not to answer the question anymore.
She asked instead, "So...... You went to see Wayne? ”
"Uh-huh."
"Did you ask what you wanted?"
"Nope."
"And what are you going to do next?"
"What's next? Play. Eric said as a matter of course, "What are you doing looking at me with such strange eyes, didn't I mean to come to Gotham to play together?" ”
Raven was stunned: "I thought it was ...... You want me to help ......"
"No, no, I'll solve those troubles myself." Eric smiled, "You know, Gotham is another famous place - I heard that its playground is amazing. ”
"Amusement ...... Field? Raven's eyes almost narrowed, "Tell me you're joking." ”