There is no Batman in Gotham City comics.

Chapter 8 Winning Over

Qin Wei is now like an inverted Batman, who deduces the result from the clues, while he organizes the clues from the result.

Dr. Hugo, who committed a major crime, wouldn't be foolish enough to wait for the police to come and investigate. He had already emptied his laboratory and fled. Finding his hiding place became Qin Wei's biggest problem.

Back in the Senate, he lay down on the wooden bed, the bedside lamp illuminating the moldy ceiling.

The mold pieced together a mottled pattern, much like his current chaotic thoughts.

Apart from Oswald, Qin Wei was not familiar with the others, and even disliked them quite a bit.

Take that guy across the hall, for example. Even at midnight, he doesn't know how to turn the radio down. Those faint static noises in the dead of night are like a dull knife, repeatedly cutting into Qin Wei's fragile nerves, keeping him company through countless sleepless nights.

But now all those annoying guys are dead, the entire Senate is empty, and the dripping sound of the faucet at the end of the corridor travels through the dark corridor, drop by drop, drop by drop, into his ears.

A suffocating sense of emptiness enveloped Qin Wei.

Calm down, think about what Batman would do, you can do it!

I mumbled to myself to encourage myself, but the more I did so, the harder it was for my broken heart to find peace.

Bruce has all the qualities Bruce possesses, but he lacks: exceptional martial arts skills, an unbreakable will, high-tech equipment, abundant wealth, and beggars and orphans scattered throughout Gotham's streets and alleys acting as informants. How can he become Batman?

He solemnly promised Maroni that he would bring back the stolen money within three days, but in the end, he was just a mortal.

Overwhelmed by fear and self-doubt, Qin Wei covered his head with a pillow.

Thump~thump thump~

In my daze, I heard someone knocking on the windowpane, but this was the fifth floor.

Qin Wei thought he had misheard, so he ignored it, but not long after, the pillow on his head was suddenly ripped off.

"Hi, I'm back again! Did you miss me?"

Selena frowned, her deep blue eyes, reflecting the light, sparkling like a galaxy.

"You... what brings you here?"

"I'm forcing you to answer my questions." Selena sat down at the foot of the bed, tucking the stray hairs from her forehead behind her ears.

Since Qin Wei already knew her identity, she couldn't be bothered to wear a mask. Leather masks are not very breathable, and wearing them for a long time is bad for her skin and hair.

Normally, Qin Wei would definitely try to get rid of this annoying cat, but these are extraordinary times. He needs to sneak into Hugo's lab to steal money, so who would be more suitable to lend a hand than the cat thief?

Qin Wei rubbed his temples, trying to dig into his memory of the catwoman.

He vaguely remembered that one version of Catwoman was Falcone's illegitimate daughter. Falcone cruelly abandoned Maria, who was pregnant, which caused Selena to carry boundless resentment towards Falcone from birth.

This version of the story could explain why Catwoman stole from the Maroney Casino, and it's very likely that it also corresponds to Selena in this world.

"So you're doing this to get revenge on your father; you want to destroy Falcone's criminal empire to avenge your deceased mother."

Qin Wei voiced his guess and secretly observed Selena's expression.

In fact, he didn't need that much focused attention; the other person gave the answer the next second.

"Damn it, I didn't even tell Holly about this!"

Selena covered her head, taking several deep breaths to calm her turbulent emotions. She had come to Qin Wei seeking an answer, but now the fog of uncertainty was growing ever thicker.

"How did you know... Never mind, just tell me what you want?"

She was too lazy to ask "why" anymore; she just wanted to know what this mysterious man was up to.

"We share the same goal: to bring down Falcone."

He lied to get Selena on board.

It has to be said that Qin Wei, with his extremely strong mental fortitude, is a born liar. Whether he is facing Maroni or Catwoman, he can always lie with a steady breath, sincere eyes, and unhurried tone.

As expected, Catwoman didn't see through it.

"So...you want to cooperate with me?!"

Selena was shocked and hesitant. Qin Wei seemed mysterious to her at this moment. He not only accurately predicted the casino massacre, but he could also find out everything about her life.

Regardless of the other party's strength, their intelligence-gathering ability alone makes cooperation worthwhile.

But it still comes back to the original question: she would never cooperate with someone whose background is unclear, even if the other party has unspeakable difficulties. She must treat her partners with sincerity.

Selena stretched and placed her hands on the bed, crawling towards Qin Wei like a nimble cat.

"What are you going to do?" Qin Wei asked warily, but was pushed down by the catwoman.

The catwoman had already climbed up to him, so close! He could even see a few light freckles dancing on her cheeks.

His breathing became rapid, and he gripped the bed frame tightly with both hands.

"I look forward to working with you, but before that, I need to know who you really are!" She extended a finger, and the sharp claws on her leather glove moved from Qin Wei's forehead down to his throat.

"Honesty or death, you have to choose one!"

Selena's face was full of vigilance.

Revealing information too early caused Qin Wei to lose Catwoman's trust.

Fortunately, he was quick-witted and had already prepared a fabricated backstory to deal with Catwoman while she was still being fooled by his information.

In this story, Qin Wei is the son of a merchant whose family was destroyed by the mafia. He infiltrates the Roman Empire to bide his time, secretly cooperating with other small gangs and the police. More importantly, he has secretly investigated Falcone's interpersonal relationships and naturally knows what Selena looks like.

"No wonder you recognized me at a glance."

Catwoman's expression softened considerably; it seemed she had temporarily believed this nonsense.

"So, what are your thoughts on my proposal for cooperation?"

"Of course..."

Selena responded with a light, fleeting kiss on the forehead, and the girl leaped back to the windowsill.

She pushed open the window, her silver hair dancing lightly in the Gotham night breeze. The clouds in the sky dispersed, and a crescent moon gleamed like a knife.

"Goodbye, mysterious man. I will appear again if you need me."

"Don't go! I need your help with something right now!"

Poor Selena was about to jump out of the window when Qin Wei pulled her back with a single sentence. She slipped and almost fell from the fifth floor.

"You're committing murder!"

Selena gritted her teeth and said angrily.

……

Qin Wei took two bottles of beer from Oswald's small refrigerator and climbed up the fire ladder to the roof.

Selena had been waiting for a long time.

"Do you have something to open the bottle?" the girl asked, pointing to the bottle of wine in his hand.

"We don't need that thing!"

Qin Wei activated the skill he used when eating skewers and drinking at a barbecue stall, clenching his teeth and then puffing them out.

boom!

The beer cap was propelled by the bubbles, swirling down the stairs and disappearing into the night.

Selena took the beer; bubbles clung to the inside of the glass, the bubbling fresh foam mingling with the aroma of fermented wheat, stirring the hormone-fueled night.

She tilted her head and glanced at Qin Wei out of the corner of her eye. His high nose bridge, deep-set eyes, and refined features perfectly matched her demanding criteria for a partner.

He even brought wine, so it seems he's not entirely lacking in romance.

Selena took a small sip of beer, waiting for the other person to say something.

"Maroni has given me three days to find the missing stolen money. I need your help."

Is that all? Selena was a little disappointed, but she perked up when she heard that the sum of money was five million.

"Any clues?"

"I plan to start by investigating the sewers."

Qin Wei finally figured it out. If the cyborgs launched a surprise attack on the casino from the sewers, then they must have been hiding in the sewers all the time. Dr. Hugo must have moved to a place near the cyborgs to ensure his personal safety.

Of course, he also warned Catwoman about the potential dangers. He thought she would be more considerate, but Selena simply tilted her head back and downed the entire bottle of wine.

"Let's act now, without delay."