After the quantum ghost crisis was resolved and the Puppy Video Network returned to normal, Harley focused on two other things: modifying the Archimedes airship and building the Puppy Technology Headquarters in Paradise Mountain.
Both major projects were not easy. For the next month, Harley lived in seclusion and spent most of her time at Quinn Manor, living a quiet and peaceful life.
As for the plummeting share price of Paradise Mountain, the decrease in her assets, and the criticism from members of Congress, she did not take it to heart.
Until a phone call came from Washington
"Miss Quinn, do you still remember Dr. Stone who participated in the Arctic exploration with you?" General Lane of the Pentagon asked.
Harley said: "I am very impressed, especially the alien mastermind in his hand called the 'Mother Box'.
More powerful than the artificial intelligence of a Kryptonian ship.
If it weren't for the surprise attack by the 'Russian spies', Dr. Shitong would really have been able to control the spacecraft."
Ryan said in a deep voice: "Since you also know something about the Mother Box, I will tell you directly.
Half a month ago, Dr. Shitou, who disappeared for two months, returned to Earth with the Mother Box.
According to his own words, he was lost in time and space for two months.
But we suspect that the Mother Box took him to the alien planet where it was created.
We are more worried that after the Mother Box is activated, it will transmit information to its home planet, and then attract the Trisolarans like your "Trisolaran Crisis"."
"You called me because of that science fiction film? Do you want me to be a technical consultant?" Harley said with a strange expression.
"Well, we actually contacted a large number of famous science fiction writers, as well as directors and screenwriters of famous science fiction movies.
However, this is not why I am looking for you today."
General Lane lowered his voice, "Because of the powerful artificial intelligence of the Kryptonian spacecraft and the powerful computing power of the mother box.
In short, because of these two extraterrestrial accidents, the Pentagon has a strong sense of crisis.
We are worried that our information defense system will not be able to withstand the invasion of alien technology."
"It's 100% unbearable. It's very foresight for you to realize this." Harley said.
"The Pentagon is preparing to upgrade the firewall system. This is a big project." General Lane said.
Harry thought thoughtfully, "This project will not be open to bids?"
General Lane said: "There is no need to disclose it. There are only a few technology companies and information laboratories in the United States that are qualified to take over this project.
With your control over Tiantian Mountain and Duoduo Technology, two companies were originally invited.
But some time ago, your head of the technical department passed away, and rumors spread that Tiantianshan would lose its former information technology advantage."
Harley sneered, "Is that bastard Lex Luthor spreading rumors?"
Ryan said: "There is him, but he is not the only one.
Some time ago, Duoduo Technology was suspected of being attacked by hackers and was disconnected from the Internet several times for more than 24 hours, which seemed to prove this conclusion.
Therefore, the Pentagon has doubts about your company's capabilities."
Harley immediately said: "Any doubts are unnecessary. I disconnected from the Internet some time ago just to test the newly launched junior artificial intelligence 'Puppy Duoduo'.
I dare say that in the entire earth, except for the messy alien technology, no one’s AI can surpass Duoduo.
Just recently, Duoduo Technology Company also plans to provide a new service Guardian Dog, Absolute Data Security Center, to Tianshanshan mobile phone users.
As long as the data is uploaded, it will not be lost 100%, even if the earth explodes."
Ryan said with a dark face: "You saved my daughter, I owe you a big favor.
If you are confident that you can defeat other opponents, I will help you obtain admission tickets and lobby several military bosses in charge of the bidding.
There is no need to say such grandiose words as "even if the earth explodes, the database will continue to operate."
I will call you again next time I have a chance."
Harley said in a strange tone: "I am really confident, but I am not willing to provide services to the military.
Because you will definitely ask for the source code and then take full control of my main server."
"This is a big deal with a total value of over five billion dollars," Lane emphasized.
"Well, I want the ticket for the bidding, but you don't have to help me win the project.
In addition, I think General Lane is talented and experienced.
I really want to hire you as a security consultant in our company." Harley smiled.
The revolving door turns, turns, turns, politics turns to business, business turns to politics.
Government and businessmen work together to rule the world, and work together to defeat the people.
"Well, security consultant," Ryan muttered, "Let's wait until I retire."
"General Lane is in the prime of life, is on the rise of his career, and has several years left before retirement.
But this position is very important and cannot remain vacant forever. I wonder if the general can recommend one person or several people?" Harley asked.
Ryan hesitated for a moment, then responded to her gesture, "You saved Louise, I haven't thanked you in person yet.
Next time you come to Washington, please be sure to come to my home.”
That night.
30 meters offshore, Ivy used plant magic to build a water loft using living tree trunks and vines.
The water is gurgling below, the stars are dotted above the head, and a few small lamps are dotted among the hibiscus flowers, providing a warm and elegant shimmer to the balcony.
Halle's red and blue floral dress, Ivy's green gauze suspender dress, and Selena's graceful black dress. The three women sat on the rattan woven armchairs, eating dinner elegantly and leisurely.
Magical growth, mellow wine brewed by magic, alien steaks purchased from the Forgotten Bar, cheese, purely natural bread without fertilizers and pesticides, baked potatoes, and various fruits that exude the power of nature.
Three young and beautiful women, like witches who are independent from the world and high in the clouds, enjoy the rarest tranquility and emptiness in the bustling metropolis with bustling traffic and bright lights.
Harley put down her fork, wiped her mouth with a silk scarf, and asked, "I'm going to Washington next week. Which of you is interested in coming with me?"
"I'll go." Ivy said immediately.
Then, she worriedly said: "You have tried your best to avoid leaving Gotham before. This time you go to Washington, aren't you afraid of being ambushed by the devil?"
"The son of the Three Palaces only has a single seedling left. He doesn't even dare to claim the property of Las Vegas and just goes into hiding. I can't wait for the remaining trash fish to come to me.
Moreover, the last time he tricked and killed the eldest prince, he made a fortune of more than 80 million. Even if he spent most of it on Richie, he would still have more than 20 million left, plus the modified Aki."
Harley smiled confidently, "Even if you encounter a decisive situation, it's easy to run away."
"I have something to do, you go ahead."
Selina grabbed a piece of golden roasted lamb leg and gnawed on it while mumbling.
"You're so rude, can't you eat more slowly?" Ivy frowned.
"A few years ago, if you saw me chewing meat without scratching my lipstick, you would have thought I was just being pretentious," Selena said disdainfully.
"Do you have any activities tonight? You are indeed more pretentious than anyone else on weekdays." Harley said.
"That's so elegant!" Selena rolled her eyes at her.
Then, she wiped her mouth and said, "Bruce is a little powerless when it comes to gang crimes.
He needs a helper, and starting tonight, I will be 'Robin Cat'."
"Didn't you work with him as 'Catwoman' on 'The Legend of Bat' before?" Harley asked strangely.
"When I was Catwoman, I still stole things and didn't often show my face in front of Gotham citizens.
Now that I am officially Bateman's assistant, I have to change my identity to a 'clean' one.
Well, I want to be like him, wearing an eyepatch and a cape, and driving the Batmobile roaring through the center of Gotham." Selina looked expectantly.
"Are you excited? You're just Bateman's deputy, as for that?" Ivy said scornfully.
Selena glared at her: Aren't you Harley's deputy and you are also very happy?
"Stop talking sarcastically, it won't bother you if I'm Robin Cat.
By the way, prepare two ‘Devil Fruits’ for me.
Bruce's physical fitness is still a bit poor.
In just a few months, my whole body was covered in injuries, and there was not a single piece of good flesh on my body."
Devil Fruit has nothing to do with "One Piece". It means literally: Ivy's piranha eats the devil's corpse and produces a fruit rich in vitality.
It is a by-product of Ivy cultivating high-grade magic fruits for Harley, and a failed product.
It can only increase the physical attributes of ordinary people to about 10 points.
For Harley, it is just a can of "Red Bull", which can quickly replenish physical energy, but cannot improve attributes at all.
"Are you officially forming the 'Bat Family' with him? You don't even know that you don't have a good piece of meat on your body." Harley said weirdly.
Selena blushed pretty, lowered her eyes and said, "Just enjoy the present, who knows the future?"
Harley hesitated and said: "Following Batman, you may encounter a lot of dangers. Do you want to wear my 'Third Class Private Heaven Armor'?"
Selena's eyes lit up and she nodded quickly, "No fool would want such a good thing."
Ivy first cast an envious look at the kitten, then turned to Harley and said eagerly: "Give me that armor.
Selena only has to deal with a few gangsters on the street, and the bat armor is enough."
Harry smiled bitterly and said: "In exchange for a set of armor, it only costs 200,000 to 300,000 merit points, how can I be reluctant to part with it?
It’s just that each set of heavenly armor is like a ‘Holy Light Radiation Tower’.
If you often wear heavenly armor, you are likely to be infiltrated by the power of heaven."
"This is a good thing. I have long been envious of Ivy's magic, but I have practiced meditation for nearly ten years and not a drop of magic has been born." Selena said excitedly.
Ivy, on the other hand, looked hesitant, "Kitten, Harley's concerns are very reasonable.
Infused with magic power, it changes not only the body and magic power, but also the mind."
"I'm not afraid. I believe in God. Following Bateman as Robin Cat, what I do is more in line with God's teachings." Selina said excitedly.
"OK, the armor is yours. From today on, you are the 'Flying Robin Cat'." Harley said
Two days later, when Harley was packing her luggage, Penguin limped over.
"Harley, you gave me the responsibility of managing Gotham City. I am very grateful and have been doing my best to maintain the kingdom you left behind.
Asking you for help will not only appear incompetent but also disappoint you, which is not what I want.
But the reality is that I am increasingly unable to control the situation in Gotham today, and Bateman has ruined everything." He said with an embarrassed expression.
"It's rare that you can persist until now. I'm very satisfied with you." Harley poured him a glass of wine.
Penguin thanked her, looked into her eyes and asked, "Why can you tolerate Bateman?"
"I can tolerate any superhero who doesn't mess with me. If you want to tell me why, hey," Harley smiled strangely, "You have been the Godfather of Gotham for several years. Haven't you figured out, 'I am Gotham and I protect Gotham?
Is this the reason to protect me?
Superheroes defend the law, defend us, even the laws I made.
Superheroes maintain law and order and maintain law and order in the cities under our rule.
Superheroes fight criminals and bastards who offend our normal business profits.
If that’s the case, why don’t I treat them well?”
Penguin frowned and said: "That's not wrong, but the existing Hedao order is about to collapse. When the demons are in chaos, who will clean up the mess?"
"Whoever is responsible is responsible." Harley said.
"What if Bateman is just like Black Man and the baton, and he dies in a certain sewer within half a year, and we still have to deal with the mess left behind?" Cobot asked.