Living in Caoying, heart in Han

Since we are both social beings, why should we have known each other before meeting each other?

Well, that's a misnomer to say, and in fact, Bruce Wayne and Carol Vanaver have seen it.After all, Gotham's upper-class social circle is only so big. Even if they don't have much friendship, they have attended charity dinners together, talked with each other, and even the two have a more or less cooperative relationship.

But Wayne and Vanaver are not the same kind of people, and the industry fields of their respective companies do not overlap, so naturally they can't get along with each other.

Another important reason is that Carol is a high-ranking member of the Owl Court, so he is not interested in the Wayne family.And Bruce is Batman, and he knows Carol's scum essence well.

Of course, there are very few high-class people in Gotham who are not scum, and even Batman can't manage them all.

Although Carol was a bit involved in violation of law and discipline, and using power for personal gain, he never crossed the bottom line of Batman. He never touched gangsters, drugs, smuggling, etc., at least on the surface.

In fact, Carol himself did not touch those businesses, but the Owl Court did, but he was not responsible for these things.

As for Vanave's shady personal hobbies, to be honest, which rich man doesn't have blood on his hands.If Batman really went to settle accounts one by one, it is estimated that he would have to slaughter the entire upper class of Gotham.

And once there is no upper-level suppression, the bottom will only become more chaotic, and after a while, a new "Vanav" will be born.Batman is no longer the reckless young man who just fled. He knows that it is meaningless to do so.

But Bruce was really curious about what Vanave could do with him.

The two exchanged some polite words, and after waiting for the appetizers and aperitifs, when the steak and foie gras were served, Vanav finally got to the point, he wanted to cooperate with the Wayne Group.

"Hasn't the Vanav family's industry always been in real estate, traditional energy and heavy industry?"

Of course, most of the old-school families are based on these industries, as did the Wayne family before, but after Bruce returned to Gotham, he has been busy with transformation, moving closer to high-tech, light industry and the Internet.

Although the upstarts in Silicon Valley are temporarily inferior to the established capitalists, they are invincible and symbolize the future development of mankind.

Old things will always be eliminated by new things, otherwise how can society progress?

"Vanav is also trying to transform, and we can't let the young people fall too far." Ye Liang sipped his red wine, tasting the lingering fragrance in his mouth. He originally thought that wine was something bitter and astringent, but now It seems that he is just a vulgar person who has never had a good drink.

He cut a piece of beef and said sincerely: "Bruce, since we are looking for cooperation, let me just say it, I know, you need some funds now."

"The Wayne Group's financial report for the last quarter was fine." Bruce smirked.

Ye Liang raised his eyebrows: "Your R&D department is losing money, and Superman destroyed two of your satellites last month. Lex Luthor from Metropolis was the first to release his new artificial intelligence 'Genesis', your 'Project Mira' will likely be affected."

… Batman chokes at the thought of the bill that came after the satellite was destroyed.

He is rich, but that's not how money is made!At Superman's speed of scrapping two satellites a day, there will be nothing left of his satellites in about a week.

It is normal for the R&D department to lose money, and most of the funds have been repaid to his "side business". These R&D things cannot be known to others at all, and can only be filled by the profits of other projects.

As for artificial intelligence, Bruce's face darkened. Luthor's "Genesis" didn't sound like a good thing, and he was still worrying about it during this time.The miscarriage and loss of the "Mira" developed by his company is actually a trivial matter, and I am afraid that Luthor will make something big happen again.

Now another Vanave with unknown purpose came, Wayne twitched the corner of his mouth mockingly, it was really interesting.

"In what field does Vanav want to cooperate?"

"Mechanical engineering." Ye Liang said calmly, "You also know that there are a lot of mining and heavy industries in Vanave. Now the human capital is too expensive. It is possible to transform to large-scale machinery, but it lacks some technological support. Wayne Group's scientific research The laboratory should be the most advanced in Gotham."

Wayne lowered his eyes and didn't know what he was thinking. After a while, he said: "I can't give you any answer now, and I am not in charge of the company's affairs alone. The board of directors must always inform you."

If it was someone else in Gotham, it probably felt that Wayne was too weak and was controlled by the board of directors, so he didn't really have power.For example, in the Vanav family, only Carol can speak. Which director would dare to refute his opinion?

But Ye Liang didn't have this idea at all. He felt that the two families had no friendship, so it wasn't too much for Wayne to be more cautious when he proposed the invitation suddenly.Therefore, there was no emotion on his face at all. Instead, he relaxed as if he had completed a task, and completely indulged in the top-level food at the Crystal Roof Restaurant.

Oysters are delicious!Tastes better than mushroom bombs!

After finishing their official business, the topic of the two of them turned to other topics, that is, small talk.Normally, the upper class can talk about the latest news, favorite art, new entertainment and so on.

But Ye Liang has no sense of aesthetics at all, nor is he keen on any kind of entertainment, except playing games, as for talking about the news?Is there any news recently?Isn't that the mayoral election?This matter involved the owl court, and Ye Liang would not deliberately mention it at all out of caution.

So, inexplicably, they chatted about the bald man in the metropolis next door. To be precise, it was the new "Genesis" artificial intelligence launched by the bald man.

"This name, Luthor really has a big appetite." Ye Liang wiped his hands and said with emotion, "Have you seen his product prototype? I only played back his press conference at home." No way, really Carol has no interest in artificial intelligence.

To be precise, Ye Liang didn't know much about artificial intelligence. Mecha hunters were more inclined to the field of biomechanics, and the auxiliary system didn't have the ability to think independently, and still needed to rely on the driver to control and sense.

"That prototype is still some distance away from real artificial intelligence." Bruce said slowly, but what he didn't tell Carol was that he suspected that the bald man hadn't produced the real "Genesis" at all, and that prototype was just a push forward. decoration.

"That's it, by the way, Bruce, have you considered investing in the reconstruction of the Eastern District? The environment there is too messy, and I was almost robbed when I went to investigate yesterday."

"..." Do you dare to jump faster?

President Wayne was a little speechless, and it took a long time before he answered: "I heard that the Eastern District has always been in chaos. The city government has invested [-] million yuan, but it has not improved the situation. When did you go to investigate yesterday? How did you think of inspecting the Eastern District? You Didn't the bodyguards around you protect you?"

The soul asked three times.

Ye Liang said truthfully: "Last night, I didn't bring bodyguards, so I was stopped."

Bruce: ...then you don't deserve it!

But on the face of it, you definitely can't scold like that. Wayne chuckled lightly, shook his head and said, "That's really too risky."

"It's true. I was too reckless last night, thinking that I could handle it after learning some fighting. Fortunately, I met Batman."

When Batman was mentioned, Wayne's face darkened, obviously he didn't like this alien very much.

Ye Liang noticed it and asked, "You don't like him?"

"Why should I like a lawless criminal?" Wayne asked coldly.

"Indeed." Ye Liang didn't care, took another oyster, and said with emotion: "Actually, I think Batman is good. From the point of view of the rescued victims, I should thank him for things like batman. Next time I see him, I want to give him a suggestion, even if you are a vigilante, don't always jump upstairs in cat-ear tights, get a little bit of that."

Hearing the first half of Carroll's sentence, Bruce wanted to refute the other party's theory of "chivalry and justice", but after hearing the second half of the sentence, he fell silent. To be honest, he has been watching the night in Gotham for so many years, and some people hate him. , Some are afraid of him, some are grateful to him, some regard him as a devil, and some regard him as a god and believe in him.

Only no one said that he was wearing cat ear tights, saying that he had some aesthetic problems.

Oh, what qualifications do you have to say about me?Also, you have already eaten three plates of oysters, aren't you afraid that you will have diarrhea tonight and won't be able to stand up?

Maybe Wayne's curse can really be substantiated, or maybe it's just that Carlo's pampered stomach can't do it. When it's time to eat dessert, Ye Liang can't do it. He ran to the toilet three times in 10 minutes. When he came back for the fourth time, his face All turned white.

Bruce Wayne: ...

It was so miserable, so miserable that when Bruce saw Carol stand up for the fifth time, his legs were shaking, and he almost fell straight forward, he couldn't bear to get out of the way, so he had to help him, and said helplessly: "You first Go back to the doctor."

He also didn't mention sending them to the hospital, because a family like Vanav must have a family doctor they trust.

Ye Liang's lips trembled, and he couldn't even speak. He heard Wayne sigh again, and beckoned for bodyguards and assistants to come over, telling them to send him home quickly.

"It's probably acute gastroenteritis, don't worry too much." Seeing Carol's unlovable look, Wayne thought about it for a while, and out of humanitarian and camouflage needs, he softly comforted him.

He felt that compared to gastroenteritis, the possibility of embarrassment made Carol more desperate. After all, those people who have no morals can laugh for a whole year.

Bruce doesn't talk too much, though.

Ye Liang leaned half against Wayne, who was unexpectedly strong and powerful. Seeing his employer like this, several bodyguards were a little speechless, and hurried forward to help them, but saw Ye Liang staggering weakly, as if he had left Wei En. With En's support, he could pass out directly in the restaurant.

If Carol really fell down, the joke would not be able to hide.

Now relying on it like this, the other guests at most think that he drank too much.

The bodyguards looked helplessly at the "kind" Mr. Wayne. They knew Carol's temper. If he really lost his face for a year, he would definitely lose his temper. At that time, none of them would think about it.

The assistant gritted his teeth and begged Wayne, "Mr. Wayne, please, can you... can you help Mr. Vanav to the parking lot?"

What could Bruce do?I have helped them all, and it's not bad for those few steps.

Carol's condition is indeed not good. When Bruce supported him, he could feel the other person convulsing, his face was getting worse and worse, and his lips were blue, which made him more aware of the fragile body of the upper class in Gotham. Know.

He put his finger on Carol's pulse intentionally or unintentionally, on the one hand to confirm that he was fine, on the other hand to be suspicious.Carol is not a three-year-old anymore, why did he suddenly eat three plates of oysters in front of him today?And so coincidentally fell ill immediately?Do you have to lean on him again?

A coincidence is a coincidence, and many coincidences can be conspiracy.Don't blame him for being persecuted and delusional. It's not a bad thing to have multiple minds in Gotham.

But Bruce couldn't figure out what the other party was trying to do.

He didn't realize that Carol was trying to kidnap him until he arrived at the underground parking lot and someone tapped him with a sap from behind.

Is Vanavure crazy?

This is the Crystal Top restaurant, everyone saw them eating and meeting here, and he just disappeared, the police will 100% come to the door?And even if you hire a killer, it's better than kidnapping him yourself?

Wayne closed his eyes. At the last moment, he actually felt the wind of the stick behind him, but he didn't resist.

After all, he was really wondering what Vanave wanted to do.As for security?Being an OCD, he loaded himself with more than one little thing.

Ye Liang watched his bodyguard tie up Wayne and was about to stuff him into the trunk, and immediately stopped him: "What are you doing? Put it in the back of the car and sit with me."

Throwing Wayne in the trunk, you can also figure it out, what should I do if I suffocate the delicate and frail rich man to death?ah!

Ah, my stomach hurts again.

Ye Liang clutched his abdomen, reluctantly took out his mobile phone, and contacted the sharp claws that were still monitoring Grayson.William Cobb connected the phone almost instantly, and he heard the person on the other side say while breathing in: "I caught Wayne, you can do it too."

William Cobb: ? ? ?

Is your mobility a little too strong?I was totally unprepared!

The author has something to say: *Of course Liangzi did it on purpose, the court wanted him to keep a low profile, but he didn’t, hey, just playing~ Recalling that in the previous copy, when there was nothing threatening him, Ye Liang was an extremely unscrupulous and unscrupulous A person who plays cards according to common sense.

*This is actually a plan against the courts, Ye Liang will not hurt the "innocent" Wayne father and son at all, just tied people up as part of the plan, but he may, no, definitely capsize.

*When Ye Liang completed the task in only one day, and planned to ambush the court——

Claw: Shocked!

Court: Damn it!

Ryoko: Hey hey hey (Voldemort laughs)

Batman: Huh.