After buying the earth [Comprehensive British and American]

Today's date is almost perfect for both of them.Just after dinner, the night was not too gloomy, and after drinking a little wine, they were not in a hurry to leave. Instead, they went to the open-air garden on the top floor under the guidance of the waiter, where they could enjoy the elegant and chic "sky garden" under the moonlight , and you can sober up in a quiet environment.

However, the two of them are obviously not the only ones who have the same idea.

"Mr. Wayne?" A surprised female voice sounded, and a young lady in a black dress stood up. The moonlight coated her elegant face with a layer of silver light, and those eyes caught Bruce Wayne's eyes. The light burst out in an instant, she left the small round table without hesitation, left the two companions who were still sitting there, walked straight to him, stretched out a hand, and said professionally, "Good evening, Mr. Wayne , maybe you remember me, I'm Louise Lane, a reporter from the Daily Planet."

"... Oh, of course I remember you." A trace of surprise flashed in Bruce's eyes, and then he shook her hand politely, "Miss Lane, what a coincidence."

"Yes." Louise Lane smiled, and looked at Hilda friendly at the right time, "This is...?"

"My friend," Bruce introduced kindly, "Miss Hilda Walker... Hilda, this is Miss Louise Lane, a female reporter from the Metropolitan Daily Planet."

Hilda blinked, and while admiring the beauty of the other party, she stretched out her hand: "Hello, Miss Lane, you are so beautiful."

"Oh! Thank you," she laughed. "You too, Miss Walker."

Her two companions had already walked over quickly, one nervously pushed his glasses, the other stood behind excitedly, touching the camera hanging around his neck.Louise glanced back and introduced the two, "These two are my colleagues and partners, Clark Kent and Jimmy Olsen."

Everyone greeted, but did not disperse immediately.Hilda keenly felt that Bruce's attention had been focused on the three people in front of him, but he seemed to have some scruples, and he still maintained a casual social state, as if he didn't intend to take the initiative to speak: if it wasn't because of her attention all the time Putting it on him, I noticed his subtle changes, and I was almost deceived by this indifferent attitude.

Since Bruce wants to maintain a reserved state, a considerate suitor will naturally think of and do everything for him.Hilda silently glanced at Bruce, then turned her head and pretended to look at Louise curiously: "Miss Lane, are you a reporter from Metropolis?"

"Yes, I'm from Metropolis." Louise came to say hello with the purpose of looking for some news opportunities. Hearing Hilda's question, she took advantage of the opportunity to change to a more comfortable standing posture and gently answered Wei Wei. Mr. En's girlfriend.

"So," Hilda asked, "do you come to Gotham for a special job?"

She explained: "Yes, we came to Gotham to track down and report on the superhero Batman here."

"Batman?" Bruce raised his eyes, seeming to be aroused by this topic, "Isn't the "Daily Planet" always focusing on reporting on Metropolis Superman? Even people like me who don't pay attention to current affairs news have read it before." That famous report—if I remember correctly, the author of that report was..." He thought for a moment. "Mr. Clark Kent?"

His eyes finally naturally fell on the cautious young man behind Louise. The simple and slightly rustic young man in a small town pushed his black-rimmed glasses again uncomfortably: "It's me, Mr. Wayne."

Hilda, who stood aside, frowned. For some reason, this Clark Kent made her feel uncomfortable.

"Excellent article." Bruce commented seriously, and turned the topic back, "...but why did the "Daily Planet" suddenly become interested in Batman? Could it be that Superman in the Metropolis has nothing to do with it? Reported?"

"Of course not." Louise replied seriously, "In fact, the "Daily Planet" has recently launched a report on superheroes, hoping to conduct a centralized and systematic tracking report on superheroes from all over the United States. The target is Gotham City's superhero: Batman."

"Superhero?" Bruce shook his head disapprovingly, "You mean that outlaw lunatic with cat ears on his head, black tights, and random violence in Gotham every night?...With all due respect, He's not a superhero." He seemed dismissive of Batman, "I don't like him."

He changed his stance and put one hand in his pocket casually, revealing the unique frivolity of Gotham rich kids.Louise Lane couldn't help thinking of the contemptuous evaluation made by the "Gotham Daily" on this young man who inherited billions of assets - "beautiful idiot", she frowned: "Mr. Wayne, maybe you don't know much about Batman .Maybe his behavior is indeed a bit extreme, but there is indeed a last resort reason..."

"Ah!" Hilda was stunned, "I remembered, I saw the report in the "Daily Planet"...'Batman at Night'?" That's right, the day she first entered the Gotham Police Department Yes, she did catch a glimpse of this news in the "Daily Planet". At that time, she was still curious about who had the courage to face the difficulties and took the initiative to "meet" with Batman.

"That's right." Jimmy Olsen replied calmly, "We took pictures of Batman's fight against the gangsters that day, and he saved us." He fiddled with the camera, as if recalling something, "...then warned us."

……warn?Well, it's very Batman.

"How did he warn you?" she asked with interest. "Did you out-of-towners better get out of Gotham, or more directly, tell you he's going to keep an eye on you?"

Jimmy was stunned.

Hilda blinked: "...Of course, this is just my random guess. In fact, Batman may also be a friendly and hospitable guy, haha....Well, I admit," she spread her hands, "I Like Bruce, I don't like Batman."

"But, after all, Batman maintained the peace of Gotham..." Jimmy tried to defend the dark knight who had saved him—he had long been accustomed to the atmosphere of loving Superman in the metropolis, although he knew Batman was in the city for a long time. Gotham people have mixed feelings, but they still feel a little uncomfortable in this situation.

"By using violence to control violence?" Bruce Wayne asked contemptuously.

The atmosphere was a little tense.

Hilda blinked, and when she recalled the day she went to the Gotham Police Department, she couldn't help thinking of something else.

She said thoughtfully: "Speaking of which, on the way home that day, I met Superman from Metropolis... Could it be that Superman also came to Gotham on a business trip?" She was half joking.

"Superman?!" Louise was surprised, "Did you see Superman? In Gotham?"

The muscles of two people present tensed slightly.

Hilda was a little surprised, her eyes flicked past the silent young man in the small town, past Bruce, and landed on Louise: "Yeah, I happened to witness an ATM robbery, and it was Superman who stopped the crime." By."

Clark Kent's gaze fell silently on her.

"How could Superman be in Gotham?" Jimmy Olsen was puzzled.

Hilda shrugged. "Who knows? ... Maybe he thinks Gotham is more livable."

"That's right," someone laughed lowly, his hand naturally rested on Hilda's shoulder, it was Bruce, he embraced her vainly, and drew a clear line of distinction at the moment with a smile, "Gotham is It's a charming city, isn't it, Hilda?" He turned his face and lowered his eyes to look at his arrogant "girlfriend", her profile was sharp, her eyes were full of vitality, Gotham's When the moon rises, everything in the open-air garden will be covered with a layer of frost, making her beautiful like a dagger with cold light exposed.

"Of course." Hilda nodded, wondering, "Don't you all know about this? I thought it was good news?"

The three reporters looked at each other, and Louise frowned and shook her head, "Recently, I saw reports of Superman appearing in Gotham....Only Superman appeared? Didn't he meet Batman?"

"I don't know," Hilda said frankly, "I didn't continue to watch...But, even if they actually meet? Two superheroes...could they still be cruel to each other? ?”

Bruce was silent for a while: "...I'm really looking forward to their meeting," he joked half-truly, "Maybe Superman can teach that thug hiding under the night a lesson."

"..." For the first time, Hilda felt that she couldn't agree with Bruce. She couldn't hold back, and looked up at him, "Maybe Batman taught Superman a lesson."

Bruce lowered his eyes in surprise: "...I thought you didn't like Batman."

"I really don't like him." She took it for granted, completely forgetting that there were three other metropolitans beside her, and said confidently, "But Batman is the strongest superhero, and the biggest advantage of me is being objective and rational. Deny reality because of your own preferences."

Her voice fell, and there was silence around her.The night wind gradually picked up, and the treetops rustled, as if awakened by this small sound, Jimmy couldn't help but retort: ​​"Obviously, Superman is recognized as the strongest superhero."

Hilda: "You're a Superman fan, and you have to discount what fans say."

Jimmy was speechless for a moment: "...Actually, you are a fan of Batman."

"I'm not." She sneered, "Why should I..." Why should I worship an ordinary person who is no stronger than me?

Hilda stopped, the buzzing sound of the phone vibrating was very obvious in the silent moonlight, she was a little unaccustomed to take out the phone in her pocket: "...what's the matter, someone called me?" She looked To the other person, "I'm going to take a call."

She walked away a few steps and picked up the phone: "Hello?"

A tired and familiar female voice came from the other end of the phone - it was Martina.

Hilda listened to her words, but slowly frowned.

"Okay," she comforted the person on the other end of the phone, "don't worry, I know, I'll go over later."

She hung up the phone and raised her head to meet the concerned gaze cast by Bruce Wayne. The cold white moonlight made her lips lose their redness. She was like a marble statue standing in the moonlight: "Bruce, I'm sorry, But I think I need to go to the Gotham Police Department."