Gotham City Library, dining area.

In a casual conversation with Barbara, Dean almost finished his cheese beef wrap set.

At this moment, the old-fashioned hanging television in the restaurant that played the Big Bang Theory suddenly broke a news line.

"This is Gotham Channel Seven, and I'm host Racy White, and I'm streaming a piece of news."

"At this moment, we are being interviewed by one of Gotham's oldest families, the contemporary hostess of the Chandler family, Mrs. Navidaran Chandler, who just an hour ago made an exciting announcement!"

"She decided to put the Chandler family's centuries-old heirloom 'dragon egg ruby necklace' on public display, and this is the first time the Chandler family has agreed to display the necklace to the outside world!"

"It is rumored that the necklace is set with a total of 130 diamonds to set off the huge ruby hanging from it, and it is said that this gemstone has the magic of eternal youth, and many believe that Mrs. Chandler, who is over sixty years younger, is at least twenty years younger than she looks, because she wore this necklace, and the authenticity of it is unknown."

Hearing this interlude news, Dean's heart moved, and he looked up at the TV seemingly casually.

Coincidentally, Barbara also turned her head to watch TV, and the two of them made the same movements, maybe Barbara's movements were a little faster.

"Is this the so-called girl who can't resist the temptation of jewelry?"

Glancing at the back of Barbara's head, Dean thought to himself.

"It is worth mentioning that Kidd, the monster thief who has been quite active in Gotham recently, has committed two crimes in a row, why did Mrs. Chandler decide to exhibit the 'Dragon Egg Ruby Necklace' at this time? Now let's switch to the interview. ”

On the TV, as soon as the news host Racy White finished speaking, the TV screen shifted to a crowded square.

Mrs. Chandler was surrounded by dozens of reporters, and the flash lights clicked on.

"Mrs. Chandler, you have always been adamant about the 'Dragon's Egg Ruby Necklace' on public display, and now you have suddenly offered to do so, what is the reason for your change of attitude?"

A blonde female reporter with whom Dean was familiar squeezed into the front row and raised the microphone to ask Mrs. Chandler a question.

That female journalist was none other than Vicky Vale.

is really worthy of being the most well-known star reporter in Gotham, and she can be seen rushing to the front line in almost every hot event in Gotham.

"There's no special reason for that, it's just that as I'm old, many of my youthful obsessions have now figured it out."

Mrs. Chandler's face was as usual, and her expression was calm, as if these were really her words.

"The Dragon's Egg Ruby Necklace is both an heirloom for the Chandler family and a treasure for the whole of Gotham, and while I can't donate it to the museum against the will of my ancestors, I think all the people of Gotham have the right to see it for themselves."

"So—" An imperceptible look flashed in Mrs. Chandler's eyes, but she quickly disguised it.

"Together with the Cobott family, I decided to fund a huge exhibition at the Natural History Museum, which will run from March 1 to 15, and all tickets will be sold at a triple discount."

As soon as this remark came out, the audience was in an uproar.

There is nothing wrong with the exhibition that has been open for half a month, there is nothing wrong with paying for a triple discount on tickets out of your own pocket, and there is no problem with choosing the venue in the Natural History Museum.

But with the Cobott family, the problem is not ordinary.

The Colport family is also an old aristocracy in Gotham, and the status was once above the Chandler family, but unfortunately the former glory is long gone, and the current Colbot family is withered, and only Oswald Colbert is left in the whole family.

Everyone knew that he had another identity, a terrifying identity.

Penguin people.

Why did the Penguins co-fund the exhibition with the Chandler family?

"Mrs. Chandler, Oswald Cobot is now under investigation by the authorities on suspicion of underground money laundering, are you not afraid that there will be an accident if you cooperate with him now?"

Vicky continued.

Mrs. Chandler gave her a faint look and said, "Please watch your words, Miss Reporter, I only know that there is no evidence that Copote has been involved in money laundering, and if you continue to say such irresponsible, I will call the security guard to ask you out." ”

"Well, if you insist, then I apologize for my previous remarks, and if you can, please answer my last question."

Seeing the other party's attitude, Vicky's eyes flickered, and finally asked, "Mrs. Chandler, have you heard of Kidd the Strange Thief?" This is a gem thief who has been active in Gotham a lot lately, aren't you worried that Kidd the Monster Thief has his eye on your necklace? ”

"I know about the thief, but I'm not afraid of him, and I'm very confident in the future security of the exhibition."

Mrs. Chandler said with a confident expression.

"That's all for the news, thank you for watching, I'm host Racy White, stay tuned for our next show, and I'll keep you updated."

At this point, the news broadcast is over, and the TV set starts to play the Big Bang Theory on a loop again.

After reading the news, Dean was lost in thought.

Co-hosting an exhibition with the Penguins? Is this some joke of the century?

That Mrs. Chandler couldn't have worked with the penguins unless she was old and confused.

The only possibility is that the penguin people forced her to display the necklace publicly.

But the question is, why do the penguins do this? If he wanted the necklace, he could have snatched it or bought it, it was too easy for him.

What's in it for the penguin people to just put a priceless gemstone necklace on public display?

"It seems that this is the drunkard's intention, not the wine......"

Dean thought silently to himself.

"Hey, Dean, can I call you Dean? It occurred to me that I still had some important work to do, so I had to go first. ”

At this time, Barbara suddenly told Dean that she was in a hurry, and after saying that, she ran away without a trace.

Dean looked at her and didn't seem to be a little anxious, and he didn't think much about it, besides, he also had an "urgent matter" now.

On the other side, the Iceberg Club.

The Penguins watched the news on TV at the same time, and a satisfied smile appeared on their faces.

"You're so sure that Kidd the Thief would be so obvious?"

In the shadows of the corner, a figure loomed.

"Hmph, no one in Gotham would do that...... But I'm sure he'll come! ”

The penguin man smiled coldly and cut the railroad to the point.

"It doesn't matter, anyway, as long as you kill the monster thief Kidd, you can get 500,000, right? That's all I need to know. ”

The figure in the corner faded away.

"The Burning Thief...... Maybe it's going to be a good piece. ”