Starting from scratch, Batman crushed my dream of getting rich

Chapter 63 Harmony but Differentness

The Wayne Group, with its stupid people and lots of money, is throwing money around again.

Perhaps it would be a little strange to use this adjective to describe the Wayne Group. After years of deep cultivation in Gotham City, it has been involved in many industries such as transportation, water conservancy, agriculture, trade, real estate, new energy, genetic engineering, arms and aviation, and has monopolized some industries. The Wayne Group has become so powerful today. They may have a lot of money, but they are definitely not stupid.

There were three other families of the same level who built Gotham City together with the Wayne family: the Elliot family, the Kane family, and the Cobblepot family. These families had their own situations, with either heirs becoming criminals or the family simply declining. But in short, the one who could stand was still the Wayne family.

The only problem lies with Wayne Enterprises' successor, the young playboy Bruce Wayne.

He has no special skills and is not very focused on the management of the Wayne Group. People's impression of him is mostly that he is young and energetic, a playboy, a super bachelor, stupid and rich, with a good heart, and a son of a tiger father.

Oh, and there's a Gotham Orphans tag at the end.

Speaking of which, Ma Zhaodi almost couldn't hold it in yesterday, because after Batman drank the porridge, the progress of the mission also increased a little on the spot, which means that he is also an orphan.

Well, there are really a lot of orphans in Gotham City.

Having said that, the image of little Bruce - that is, Bruce Wayne - is basically like this in people's eyes. This impression is deeply rooted and almost impossible to change. In other words, whenever the Wayne Group makes some strange and abstract decisions, it will most likely be attributed to Bruce.

Whenever this happens, some people will discuss something like, "Haha, that silly kid from the Wayne family is making decisions again."

Just like a few days ago, no one knew why Lucius suddenly decided to dispatch the Wayne Logistics fleet to help a Santa Claus cosplaying as a porridge cook to transport hot porridge to the East District and even every corner of Gotham; why he specially sent Wayne Security personnel and equipment to protect a small porridge shed; and why he dispatched the Wayne Construction engineering team to carry out the long and tedious repair work.

For the Wayne Group, this donation is different from charitable donations from other companies. It cannot be used to avoid taxes and is simply an expenditure.

But everyone has become accustomed to it. When the group makes some decisions that are not conducive to profitability or even cause great loss of funds, everyone will basically regard such things as Bruce Wayne's snap decision; and if the decision is for charity, everyone will basically regard such things as Bruce Wayne's snap decision out of kindness.

In short, long-term considerations are definitely not included.

Good morning, Gotham.

It is still cloudy in Gotham City today. Although it is not snowing, the air in the early morning is still very cold, and the snow on the road does not show any sign of melting.

Ma Zhaodi stirred the porridge in the pot and listened to the morning news broadcast on the radio, and his hands paused unconsciously.

"Yesterday, Mr. Harvey Dent donated a full two million dollars to a charity fundraiser for the winter survival of Gotham City's orphans. This event sparked quite a heated discussion."

He donated all the money, Ma Zhaodi thought, without keeping any of it - he even put in some of his savings.

Harvey Dent, the district attorney of Gotham City, one of the only remaining consciences in Gotham, and a white knight who hates evil.

Judging from his actions, he deserves the name of justice.

This is not only because he donated the money, but also because donating such a large amount of money may bring him a lot of trouble. Maybe he can handle it himself, maybe Gordon can help him, maybe Batman can help him, but the greater possibility is that
"Where did you get your money from!? Who gave you such a large sum of money!?"

Harvey Dent looked at his angry friend and couldn't help but think of the time when he first met him.

At that time, his sideburns were not yet white, he did not have such a big beard, his face had fewer wrinkles, and he did not wear those glasses. He looked like a young and handsome guy.

He was already quite old now, and many things about him had faded with time, like his physical strength, his eyesight, his full head of blond hair. But some things about him hadn't changed: the furrowed brow, the habit of working at his desk at the Gotham Police Department every night, and the aura of leading the police force at the forefront.

Even the way he roared against injustice and unfairness was the same as before, full of anger and courage, no matter who the other party was or how much power they had.

Every time he saw his companions, Harvey became more convinced of his own path and believed that upholding justice and the law would never be wrong.

"Gordon, I know you're angry, but you know who I am and how I do things—so calm down and listen to me. Harvey Dent will never go against justice."

After listening to this, Gordon did not continue to question him, but sat down on a chair beside him angrily.

"I met someone I can't identify, and he gave me the money."

"Why? Who would give you such a large sum of money for no reason and without any explanation?"

"It's not for nothing." Harvey shook his head. "This money was originally the bounty that Falcone used to hunt me down."

"What do you mean?" Gordon was shocked: "The five people from the Irish gang..."

"I didn't kill him." Harvey sighed. "Why do you always think of going to places like this?"

Gordon stopped talking, but ever since the last time "Mink" Mickey asked him that question, he couldn't help but think about the meaning of the other party's words.

Is it possible that Harvey Dent, his partner in justice and his trusted ally, would use extreme measures to deal with gangsters in pursuit of justice?

There was a faint sense of hesitation in his heart.

"Before the bomb exploded, a man contacted me and replaced the Irish gang's bomb, helping me escape the attack. He also stole the bounty that the Irish gang had received and gave the money to me."

"Unfortunately, I failed to protect Greda. She still had to stay in the hospital for a few days."

"Greda's physical examination showed she was healthy. Judging from the results, you've taken good care of her."

Gordon subconsciously tried to comfort Harvey, but then he remembered that he was there to ask a question, so he added, "But since this person doesn't want money and doesn't know you, why would he help you?"

"I'm not sure, but he said he's not a festival killer."

"he--"

"He really isn't."

In the darkness, Bat's voice sounded at the right moment: "I have done research."

"A very detailed investigation."

(End of this chapter)