Continuous snowstorms have caused problems in the transportation systems of all cities. Most companies have closed down and people have stayed at home.
Even in cities where it doesn't snow, the cold air makes the locals very uncomfortable. Rather than running out on the streets in the middle of the night and getting cold, it's more comfortable to stay at home and watch TV.
But there was only one exception, and that was outside the metropolitan mayor's residence. At this time, this wide street was busy with traffic, and all kinds of luxury cars were parked there.
The helipad on the roof of a high-rise building not far away was even more crowded with planes. In such weather, if you came by car, you would be left behind. Therefore, the mayor, the organizer of this charity dinner, and the man known as Luther
Entrepreneurs are greeting visitors on the tarmac.
If there is one helicopter among so many that is an absolute star, it must be the one with the Wayne family logo.
Bruce, wearing a suit, stepped off the helicopter. The cold wind on the roof blew his hair, and he turned around and helped Selina down.
A middle-aged man with slightly white hair on the sideburns, but still looking energetic, walked up. He patted Bruce enthusiastically on the shoulder and said, "Long time no see, Mr. Wayne. The last time we met was at the star show."
Bar?"
Bruce smiled and hugged him, and said, "Yes, Mr. Luther, I remember how generous you were at that charity show..."
"Just ask me to come to Onel."
The middle-aged businessman named Lionel walked forward with Bruce in his arms, and said as he walked: "Don't say that, this is what I should do. Entrepreneurs like us with a sense of social responsibility will certainly not stand by and watch the disaster, no.
?"
The two walked in along the entrance on the roof of the building. Bruce looked at the interior of the building and said, "Now this building is yours too? I remember the last time I came here, it was a...what was it called...
…I forgot."
Laonel still smiled modestly and said: "Oh, yes, this was originally the base camp of a cruise ship merchant, but his business has not been doing well recently, so I bought it."
With that said, the two of them took the elevator downstairs, then walked along the lobby through a small garden, and came to the mayor's residence next to it. Lai Onel still said with a smile: "The biggest advantage is that we are so close to each other.
The mayor is close enough, isn’t he?”
"Yeah, if you have a party in this building, the mayor can even take a bottle of champagne and spray it into your room from the bedroom."
Bruce was still joking skillfully, Selina just silently held Bruce's arm and followed him forward. Bruce's cheerful state made Selina feel like her hair was standing on end.
"The matter about the last mayoral election..." Bruce lowered his tone, and mentioned it in a low tone. Lai Anel looked around, and also lowered his voice and said: "It's best not to mention it here, that's not the case.
What a glorious thing."
"Seven of the candidates in the last mayoral election were spies sent by various countries..." Lionel continued to turn his head left and right, lowered his voice, and then said: "If it weren't for the candidates in the last election,
At that time, several candidates were assassinated, and their true identities were discovered during the investigation of the murders, but we were all still kept in the dark."
"Then the current mayor..."
Lionel shook his head, sighed, and said, "Who knows? They're so pervasive."
"Oh, by the way, speaking of this, I forgot to remind you that there may be some security checks at the door of the banquet later. You know, those annoying security agents..."
"Ever since the last election, the FBI has been keeping an eye on this place, as if everyone is a spy."
Bruce showed an extremely disgusted expression, but quickly restrained it, but this flash of expression was still captured by Lionel.
He patted Bruce on the back and said: "Like you, I don't like to be searched. Later, I will say hello to the mayor's staff. They will only do a routine inspection and will not search carefully.
"
With that said, the two came to the door of the mayor's residence. Lai Onel walked up and said a few words to one of them. Several agents put their hands on their hips and looked at the group of people up and down. Finally,
A female agent came up, symbolically checked their clothes, and then let them pass.
"Whose are they?" Bruce turned back to Onel and asked.
"They claim to be the FBI, but I don't think they are. They may be the CIA. They have no law enforcement power within the federal government, so they can only use other people's names."
Walking into the center of the venue, the lights were brilliant, the tables were covered with gorgeous tablecloths, with slightly swaying tassels hanging from the bottom, glasses were arranged into high towers, champagne flowed from above, and silver candle holders were placed at both ends of the long table.
, the sumptuous food was delicious and delicious, and celebrities and wealthy people in various dresses held wine glasses and talked to each other.
After chatting with Bruce for a while, Lionel left. Bruce took Selina's arm and talked to her in a low voice, mainly to warn her not to always stare at other people's gems.
Bruce took a glass of wine from the waiter's tray and looked around the venue. His eyes fell on Lionel again. He saw Lionel striding towards another figure.
When Bruce's eyes fell on that figure, his eyes narrowed.
"Oh, you are Professor Rodriguez, right?" Lionel stepped forward and shook hands with Schiller who had just entered the venue. Schiller nodded and said, "Mr. Luther, I have long admired you.
"
"Just call me Laonel." Laonel always seemed to have a businessman's smile on his face that was very polite but not annoying.
Before Schiller could speak, he continued: "I was fascinated by your recent new paper on dreams and consciousness. I never thought that human dreams could be explained from this perspective."
"Professor, your research results have opened a door to a new world for my son and me, especially my son Little Lex. He is very interested in this theory and is eager to learn..."
"Actually, according to etiquette, I should correspond with you for a few months before inviting you to the dinner party I hosted. But recently, Lex is obsessed with this theory, so I have to take the liberty of sending you an invitation.
I hope you can enjoy it..."
Lionel used the polite words commonly used by many businessmen, making him appear very polite and sincere. However, there was still a bit of pride in his smile. Obviously, the Luther family is no worse than any super family in the world.
Anyone favored by this family should be proud.
Schiller nodded, showed a smile and said: "I'm glad that I can find like-minded people here. Under normal circumstances, I would be happy to stay here for a few days and communicate with people who have the same interests as me. It's just that
, what worries me a little is..."
As he said that, Schiller looked back at the door and glanced at the few agents there. He stroked the back of his hand, lowered his head and said, "When I came in just now, their formation was so scary. I almost thought I was going to enter."
What secret base did you go to, Mr. Luther, what on earth is going on?"
Lionel heard a hint of dissatisfaction from Schiller's tone, and he quickly explained: "I'm sorry, did those people have a bad attitude towards you?"
As he said that, he shook his head helplessly, made an indignant expression and said: "I heard that you have worked at the Metropolitan University for a period of time before and gave lectures at the Metropolitan University. So you should comment on the last time
We have heard about the scandals caused by the election..."
"The murder case against the candidate has not been investigated for a long time, so we had to contact the FBI. However, this investigation revealed a series of spies. People's trust fell to the bottom, and the entire municipal system was in trouble.
…”
Lionel sighed deeply and said: "At that time, my business was also affected to some extent, but fortunately I survived."
As he spoke, he turned to look at the group of agents, and then said: "Since then, this group of people has had a legitimate reason to stay here, check everyone they see, and treat everyone as a spy.
Suspect."
"Yes... I have heard about that incident." Schiller's tone became lower and he said: "I was also forced to be involved at that time. A vice president of Metropolitan University was taken away for investigation.
More than 20 professors have been listed as suspects, and the implication is too wide..."
Laonel moved his eyes left and right, and then made a look, signaling Schiller to follow him inside. The two of them came to the center of the banquet hall, further away from the group of agents. Laonel lowered his voice
The voice said: "I don't know if you know. This matter is actually very complicated. It also concerns the big country far away. It is the result of multi-national struggle, and we are all victims..."
"Let's not talk about it anymore." Schiller seemed reluctant to talk about it. Seeing Schiller's attitude, Lai Onel changed the subject and said: "Thanks to this, many talents have left.
Metropolis, but after the mayor was successfully replaced and my company survived the crisis, many people came back."
"I also invited them to this dinner."
"Of course, I won't hide it from you. I hope more people can return to this city. The dark days have passed. I believe the future will get better and better."
There were hints of reserve in Lionel's words. Schiller understood what he meant and said: "To be honest, before that incident happened, Metropolis was indeed a very good city."
"I hate to say it, but if the comparison is Gotham, then anywhere is like paradise. The weather and transportation system in that city are simply terrible."
The two chatted a lot about this topic. As they chatted, they talked about Bruce again. When they learned that Bruce was also a student of Schiller, Onel's smile became more sincere.
When talking about this, Schiller seemed to suddenly remember and said: "Oh, by the way, I heard on the radio this morning that some serial murders occurred here again. What's going on?"
Lionel hesitated for a moment and replied: "Indeed, there are indeed serial murderers, but..."
"boom!
!
"
There was a loud noise and chaotic screams. Schiller turned his head and a black shadow fell from the sky and landed in the center of the banquet hall——