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Bruce put down his glass: "You're not a Gotham person. You haven't seen the dark side of this city. The endless stream of criminals has destroyed the city's morality, values, and courage. The law alone cannot save this city; other forces are needed."
Clark muttered, "Batman doesn't have the right to take lynchings."
"Don't believe those dishonest media outlets. Batman never resorts to vigilante justice."
"So how does branding happen? As far as I know, any criminal who is branded suffers both mental and physical torture."
Bruce narrowed his eyes. "Are you a reporter too?"
I work at The Daily Planet.
"No wonder!"
Bruce grinned, a hint of disdain in his eyes: "Since you're a journalist, you should know what kind of people are being stigmatized." He continued without waiting for a reply.
“They are all vicious criminals, many of whom even take pleasure in harming others. They are all mentally deranged and perverted, with no remorse whatsoever. Even if they are imprisoned, they will not escape and will continue to commit crimes without hesitation.”
"There are far too many people like this in Gotham City, and even more citizens are being harmed by them." "If the laws were effective, Gotham City wouldn't be what it is today."
As Bruce uttered his last words, a hint of unspeakable bitterness flashed in his eyes.
Xu Fu coughed and said, "The death penalty may really be reinstated."
As soon as he finished speaking, the three of them looked up at the same time, their eyes filled with disbelief.
Xu Fu added: "The death penalty can solve many problems."
"This will also bring more problems."
Bruce muttered, "No one has the right to sentence anyone to death, not even God."
"good"
Clark agreed with the statement that "the death penalty should absolutely not be reinstated; it would be a step backward for civilization."
Xu Fu: "..."
Well, what could he possibly say?
This conversation reveals that the three people have completely different moral values.
Clark possessed an all-encompassing kindness; he believed that no matter how bad a person was, they had a chance to change, and as a human being, he should give others that chance instead of depriving them of their right to live.
Bruce is an idealist. His parents' misfortune made him see the horror of crime at a young age, but his childhood experiences made him realize the importance of the law to the world. So he disguised himself as Nightbat to fight criminals within the law and do nothing outside the law, hoping to save Gotham City from the abyss of crime.
Unlike them, Xu Fu, as a traveler, did not really value the world. He cared more about the feelings of those around him than the development of the world. He had no lofty ideals and was only driven by his own interests. In a sense, he was just an ordinary person, a ruthless ordinary person who would do anything to achieve his goals!
The conversation had clearly reached a point where it couldn't continue.
Louise interrupted the conversation in time.
"After going around in circles, I still don't understand what the collaboration between SHOW and Wayne Enterprises has to do with Batman?"
Bruce took a sip of cool water to suppress his anxiety.
"...I'm also very curious about what all of this has to do with Batman."
Xu Fu muttered, "You guys still remember the riots in Gotham City a few months ago, right?"
Louis nodded.
"Still fresh in my memory"
Xu Fu continued, "I don't want to repeat what happened. I just want to say one thing, and that is *Shougang*. Some people in the media say that *Shougang* was the fuse for all of this, and without *Shougang*, there wouldn't have been such a large-scale riot; others say that *Shougang* was a beacon of hope for the people, that it united different citizens into one, piercing through the shadow hanging over Gotham City..."
"Everyone has different opinions, but few realize the risks SHOW took. At the very beginning of the riots, Falcone's confidant, Domec Sidney, approached SHOW executives, forced us at gunpoint to sign stock transfer contracts, and uncovered Batman's true identity, taking control of his social media accounts." ...
At this point, a carnal anger appeared on Xu Fu's face. He said, "I don't know what to do."
"This incident served as a wake-up call for me, making me realize that SHOW is not just a social network; it has its own responsibilities. As a creator, I also have my own responsibility, which is to ensure that the Sydney incident never happens again."
Bruce frowned: "Wayne's organization is different from Falcone's."
"Of course they're different."
Xu Fu smiled and said, "Wayne Corporation's reputation is well-known, and of course I believe in it, but you can't risk the reputation of Batman, the Flash, and many other heroes in this city just because of your subjective assumptions. Signing a contract with Wayne Corporation is equivalent to selling your social media accounts."
Mr. Wayne, if it were you, would you do something so crazy?
Bruce was momentarily speechless: all the conversations the speaker made mentioned Batman, which made him, as the creator, very embarrassed.
Xu Fu added, "If you are truly interested in SHOU, today is a great opportunity."
What are the odds?
"We'll find out later."
Chapter 1147 Astounding Methods!
The auction was still going on, but the atmosphere at the dinner table had fallen silent.
These three sentences all have clear and distinct meanings, like three parallel lines that almost never intersect. Luckily, Louise was there, otherwise the atmosphere would have been incredibly awkward.
After a while, a person in uniform came over and whispered something in Xu Fu's ear. Xu Fu stood up and apologized.
"You three, be quiet, I'll be right back."
After that, he left with the people in uniform.
Bruce looked up and muttered to himself.
"It won't be long before all of Rice's soldiers are wearing exoskeleton armor."
Louise thought, "Mr. Wayne doesn't seem to like exoskeletons, does he?"
Bruce took a sip of his drink but did not answer the question.
On the other side, Giorgio and the man in military uniform walked into an office filled with generals. Five people sat in a row: three major generals and two lieutenant generals. Their chests gleamed under the light, giving off a powerful psychological pressure.
Xu Fu glanced around the room, pulled out a chair, and sat down opposite them: "General, is there something important that you need to see me about?"
Sam Ryan gestured to his assistant, who then placed a formal document on the table.
"This is a special document signed by the Ministry of National Defense. From now on, the Exoskeleton Armor 690 will be classified as a military secret protected by the state, and Tesla will also become a military enterprise. We will provide Tesla with maximum financial and administrative subsidies in accordance with regulations. The relevant details are all specified in the document. If there is anything you are not satisfied with, we can discuss it in detail."
Xu Fu picked up the folder and began to browse through it.
"A $5 million grant, special treatment for talent, Defense Medal, Colonel rank"
He suddenly frowned and saw the last page.
"General, something is missing!"
Sam Lane said in a deep voice, "The documents are all ready, and we have everything we need. Xu Fu-Xiao, whether you agree or not, from this moment on, Tesla becomes a military enterprise. We will give you the utmost respect and independence, but the exoskeleton armor will never enter the market and can only be supplied to the military."
No no no no
Xu Fu shook his head back and forth: "What I mean is, something is missing from this document."
"what is that?"
"White House Seal and Presidential Signature"
Xu Fu pointed to the signature section on the last page and said, "I have some understanding of the law. The Ministry of National Defense does have the right to restrict military technology companies for defense purposes, but the issued documents must be approved by the President. Only after the President stamps and signs them can they officially take effect."
"This document only has the seal of the Department of Defense and does not have President Nash's signature, so it is legally invalid."
Several generals frowned simultaneously: they had anticipated that Xu Fu would have many options to refuse and were prepared for it, but they did not expect him to play the role of the president.
An elderly general with gray hair said in a deep voice.
"We have spoken with the president on the phone, and he has approved defining the exoskeleton armor as special military armor, so you don't need to worry."
Xu Fu shook his head seriously: "General, this statement is somewhat irresponsible. Rules and regulations should be followed, not violated. The Ministry of National Defense does have the right to designate exoskeleton armor as a military secret. I cannot stop it, nor will I try to. But you should at least provide me with a solid, legally binding contract, not a private document without even the president's signature."
"If I sign the documents, and the President disagrees, or something else happens, who will take responsibility, and who will compensate Tesla for its losses?"
“I would never sign such a document with such obvious traps unless it has the president’s signature to have legal effect, so don’t take me for a fool.”
"Excuse me, I have something waiting for me on set, I have to go now."
After agreeing, Georgiev got up and left without leaving any trace.
The group exchanged puzzled glances, then the hot-tempered lieutenant general slammed his fist on the table and said...
"Too wild, who does he think he is?"
“We five generals were on tenterhooks and went to see him in person to ask those scientists who had made contributions. Sure enough, he suspected that we had ulterior motives. I think he didn’t even want to provide the technology for the exoskeleton armor. He didn’t trust any of those Asians.”
The others also looked grim; no one had expected Xiao Zhiguo to be so disrespectful.
Someone shouted hoarsely, "That Asian man is definitely suspicious!"
"Should we arrest him on suspicion of leaking military secrets and teach him a lesson?"
Sam Ryan shook his head seriously: "Xu Fu-Xiao is no ordinary person. Moreover, he comes from the Hongmen and his own strength should not be underestimated. We cannot use excessive means unless absolutely necessary."
"Then what should we do?"
"Doesn't he need the president's signature? Give it to him. If he still refuses to sign a document with the president's signature, we'll make him nod. In short, we can't let the exoskeleton armor fall into the hands of the Chinese or the Russians."
Sam Ryan's words were resounding and powerful.
As they left the hall, several people turned their gaze in that direction, trying to discern something from Xu Fu's overly youthful face.
Defense Ministry officials did not try to hide anything; instead, they came to the scene openly in military uniforms to warn major corporations that exoskeleton armor had become a target of the military and that private sales were prohibited.