The days of being a spiritual mentor in Meiman

In the end, Bruce did not choose to go back to her newly rented house with Selena, because he felt that if he stayed any longer, even if he would not suffer from gastroenteritis shock, he might suffer from high blood pressure.

When falling in love with Selena, Bruce had imagined several times, what kind of environment did she live in, what kind of growth experience could she create such a charming personality?

At that time, Bruce didn't have a clear concept of the East End, and he had sympathy for everyone here, and Catwoman was no exception.

Then when he came here, he realized that he was the one who needed to be sympathized with. Selena lived very well here.

She is like a fish swimming in a shallow bay. Every stone in this small pond cannot escape her eyes. Where to rent a house, how to get a ride, how to find a job, how to buy things... These Bruce need to spend time The slow groping seemed very easy to her.

Of course, this is because Bruce has only been here for less than two months, and Selena has been here for 20 years, but men always have extra feelings when facing women, especially when facing their own girlfriends. self-esteem.

And the truth that Selena told him made him understand that he was really cheated, but at the same time, it also made him feel confused.

He didn't hear a single cry for help here, and no one complained to him how miserable life was here.

If it is said that other strangers cannot show weakness to others, Bruce recalled that Selena, who was very close to him, never said a bad word about the slums.

This is actually very unbelievable, because Selena is a lucky girl from the slums to the upper class. Since she fell in love with Bruce, she has been to high-end restaurants throughout Gotham and even the entire East Coast. It is the most upscale hotel, with car pick-up and drop-off, and servants and security guards never leave.

Like a real lady of noble birth, she has seen the world full of materialism. Bruce once fantasized about listening to Selena's fragile heart. She also thought about her unbearable past, Selena Whether the alienation of him was because she realized the difference in class between the two of them.

But today, Bruce discovered that Selena had never felt inferior because of his origin. After enjoying the most luxurious life in the world, she could still live well in the slums.

This is actually very strange, isn't it? Bruce thinks that people work hard all their lives to strive for the top and create a better living environment for themselves. It is easy to go from frugality to extravagance, but it is difficult to go from luxury to frugality. After living in Wayne Manor, even if it is the best house in living hell, look at it. It also looks like a broken shed.

But Selena doesn't hate this place at all, she has no intention of letting Bruce Wayne take her away, Bruce even has an illusion that Selena seems to like life here more.

What the hell is there to like here?

This question made Bruce feel confused, because his experience here was very rough, so he felt that people here should be like hell.

But the fact is that when he regained a slightly more objective state of mind and was no longer manipulated by emotions, he discovered that the people here are not actually negative, and even to some extent, can be called optimistic.

The smile they showed may not be a wry smile, but a smile from the heart.

This once again shook Bruce's opinion. He felt that he would still struggle with this question for a long time, and it was necessary for him to stay here and find a real answer.

But soon, he has new troubles.

After Constantine, Gordon, Harvey, Alfred and Selena, a person who should have found this place sooner, finally found it, that is Schiller.

It was a night when Bruce was still wandering, and Schiller, who was sleeping, received a call from Victor.

Victor's first words were: Schiller, I want to tell you some news, but don't be angry, really, stabilize your emotions, don't be angry...

At that time, Schiller was just about to fall asleep, and the fact that he was woken up by the phone made him a little angry, but because it was Victor who called, he could bear it, but then, the news that Victor said was It made Schiller a little pissed off.

Victor told him that his former protégé, Bruce Wayne, aka Batman, had missed a month of classes and missed his first round of internships after Schiller relaxed his requirements.

I believe those who have been teachers, parents, and even older brothers and sisters understand that the most annoying thing is that you thought this brat had improved a bit, and finally understood something, and he turned around and stabbed you Bigger basket.

Even at Gotham University, missing classes for a month in a row is still a big deal. If a student other than Bruce is absent for a month in a row, the teacher can almost close his eyes and write him a death certificate, but the lack of The class for a month is Batman.

Although Schiller really wants to write him a death certificate now, his reason tells him that Batman is unlikely to die, and he will not die for a full month.

Although Schiller didn't want to admit it, Batman has improved a lot. In addition to his previous fighting skills and inventive ability, he has also improved a little bit in dealing with people and emotional intelligence.

And Gotham's external environment has become a little more peaceful because of Schiller's various disturbances. Everyone is busy making money, and no one cares about Batman.

With the right time, place and people, the possibility of Batman's death is really very small, so since he is not dead, why doesn't he go to class?

With such doubts, Schiller found an extremely haggard Bruce in the Eastern District.

The moment he saw him, Schiller felt that he might have made a mistake, so he specially asked Gray Fog to adjust his visual cells to ensure that he did not have hallucinations.

When Schiller and Bruce met on the street, Bruce was wearing a dusty coat, the bottom of his trousers was covered with mud spots, his two rain boots were of different colors, and he was holding an umbrella with broken ribs. three.

What's even more peculiar is his current appearance, full of beards, mid-length hair that almost touches his shoulders, sunken cheeks, and, from the side of his neck to his cheekbones, there is a large burn scar. There are traces of corrosion by chemical dyes on the face.

Seeing such an image, Schiller almost called a clown. It wasn't until he used the vision of the spirit world that he was sure that this was Bruce, Bruce Wayne, a man called Batman more than a month ago.

The two looked at each other, silently.

Schiller speculated that Bruce might have done something, but facing such a Bruce, Schiller still didn't know what to say.

He stood there for at least two minutes before walking in front of Bruce. He tapped the ground in front of Bruce's feet with his umbrella and said:

Otherwise, you'd better go back and write your thesis.

Bruce was also stunned. He didn't expect that this would be the first sentence the professor would say after not seeing him for two months.

Bruce never expected to hear anything good from Schiller, a professor who hated everyone in the world equally.

The logic of his language is based on the fact that everyone owes him eighteen million. His language style is to break the defense of everyone who speaks to him equally, and no one is exempt.

Bruce was sure it was the softest thing he'd heard since he'd known Schiller, and he didn't even mention truancy or homework.

Schiller sighed and said, No matter how you got yourself into this, no matter what you're struggling with now, you can always go back to school and learn, it's a good place, for anyone , including you, Batman.

Thanks, but I don't want to go back. When Bruce said this, he felt his ears ringing.

Where do you want to go? Schiller asked, frowning.

I want to stay here, stay in the ghetto, live here.

Schiller looked at the surrounding environment. This is a very chaotic street in the East District. Up to now, heads will stick out of the dark alleys, with greedy eyes aiming at every living thing here.

Why do you want to stay here? Schiller asked again.

Because I want to know what it's like to live in the slums. Bruce replied very bluntly again, and the style was concise and precise, which was not like him at all.

Slum life? Schiller frowned, showing a puzzled expression, but Bruce took the initiative to say:

Professor, have you ever lived in a slum? Do you know what life is like here?

Schiller paused, and began to rummage in the archives of his thinking tower.

He is sure that he has never lived in any slums. In his previous life, he studied step by step and never left a big city after graduation. Although the overall conditions were not good at that time, it certainly could not be called a slum.

And after coming to the two worlds here, DC World, Schiller has been living in Gotham University, and then bought the manor. The distance between these two places is farther than the so-called slums, and the closest he was to the slums was Live in Hell's Kitchen in Marvel New York.

But in fact, it can't be regarded as a slum, but more like a gang gathering place, but the security is poor and the living conditions are not bad.

True, it used to be one of the most famous slums in Manhattan, but that was a long time ago, now. Hell's Kitchen is very close to the business district of Manhattan, and the commuting time is only tens of minutes. It can be said to be a prime location. Even Stark can't call it a slum now.

And now it is 1990, even on the relatively affluent East Coast, there are many slums. The slums in Gotham can be said to be anti-customer-oriented. Other cities are mostly normal areas, and the slums are pendants. In Gotham, The normal area and the rich area are the pendants.

What are you trying to say? Schiller asked, looking at Bruce.

Do you know how difficult it is to live in the slums? Bruce asked. As soon as he finished speaking, he saw a very puzzled expression on the face of the professor opposite, and then he heard Schiller's very puzzled expression Ask in tone:

Is it difficult to live in a slum? Where is the difficulty?

Then, under Schiller's shocked gaze, Bruce showed an extremely stiff smile, although the smile was shallow and looked like crying, he still smiled.

The stiff expression flashed away, and Schiller slowly opened his mouth and said, I'm not worried about the slums, I'm more worried about your mental state now...

But I want to stay here, and I won't go anywhere. Bruce said, If you want to treat me, you can only stay here.

Schiller pursed his lips and said, You mean, you don't want to go to class, and you want to drag me to skip class. Are you a bit too much, Bruce?

Besides, what's so difficult about living in a slum? Can it be more difficult than a thesis? You've almost finished revising your thesis, and you still can't handle the slums?

Bruce looked Schiller in the eye and said, Are you going to try?

Schiller was really confused. He said, Aren't you serious? Do you really think that living in this kind of place is more difficult than living in the upper class?

Then, he sighed and said, Well, anyway, most of the students have gone to practice, so I'll stay here for a while.