American Comics: Something's Wrong with This Superhero World

Chapter 288 Bruce the Butler

In the evening, the dining room at Wayne Manor was softly lit and the atmosphere was warm. At the table, Xiao Xian, Harley, and Selena were enjoying their dinner, chatting and laughing happily from time to time.

Bruce, dressed as a butler, stood by, serving them tea and wine with meticulous care. A complex mix of emotions surged within him, shame and excitement intertwined, giving him an indescribable sense of satisfaction.

As Harley ate, she deliberately nitpicked, saying disdainfully, "Bruce, you're pouring the tea too slowly. You can't do that. How can you be environmentally conscious like this?"

Bruce bowed slightly and replied respectfully, "I'm sorry, Ms. Euclid Wood, I will be careful."

Selena smiled at Bruce, a mischievous glint in her eyes. She said softly, "Honey, you did a great job today. Keep it up."

Bruce felt a thrill, a secret excitement coursing through him. He nodded and continued to focus on his work.

Xiao Xian also praised Bruce, saying, "Mr. Wayne, your service is excellent, just like a real butler."

Bruce smiled confidently and said modestly, "It's all I should do."

Selena smiled slightly and reminded him, "Bin, it's not appropriate to still call him Mr. Wayne."

Xiao Xian understood and nodded, then turned to Bruce and said, "Bruce, remember to wash the dishes later, don't think about letting the maid do it for you."

Bruce nodded, his strange excitement growing stronger. He knew that his role was no longer that of the absolute master of the manor, but a true butler serving Selena and Xiao Xian.

"Okay, Bin, I'll wash the dishes myself," Bruce replied respectfully.

Harley laughed sarcastically from the side, "Still doing it yourself? Hmm? Bruce?"

Bruce's heart raced even faster upon hearing this. How come he had never noticed how fast Harley could jump before? But to be honest, Bruce thought Harley's antics were quite nice.

"I understand, I'll wash the dishes for Bin myself." Bruce

"I understand, I will wash the dishes for... Mr. Abin myself," Bruce changed his words, his tone becoming more respectful.

Harley nodded in satisfaction. She had long disliked Bruce and now finally had a chance to get her revenge: "That's right, Bruce. You need to understand your role and responsibilities now."

After the three of them finished eating, Bruce cleared away the dishes, went to the kitchen, and began to carefully wash the plates.

Bruce stood in front of the sink, holding a plate in his hand, carefully washing it.

Just then, a cleaning maid walked into the kitchen and was surprised to see Bruce washing dishes. She quickly stepped forward and said politely, "Mr. Wayne, this kind of work is fine with us servants. You don't need to do it yourself."

Bruce glanced back at her and shook his head: "No need, I can wash them myself." The last vestiges of shame prevented Bruce from revealing that washing the dishes was a task assigned by Xiao Xian and Selena.

The maid seemed somewhat confused, but nodded nonetheless and began cleaning the kitchen. She occasionally glanced at Bruce with curiosity, seemingly not understanding why the owner of the manor would do such work himself.

Could it be that the rumor circulating in the manor recently is true? But that seems a bit too outrageous.

Bruce continued washing the dishes, and the strange excitement he felt under the maid's gaze grew even stronger.

Meanwhile, in the dimly lit bedroom, Xiao Xian sat on the edge of the bed, one arm around Harley and the other around Selena. The three of them were intently watching the 3D projection floating in front of them—Bruce was diligently washing dishes in the kitchen.

Harley looked at Bruce on the projection, a mocking smile playing on her lips, and asked, "Bruce has become like this, has he completely fallen? Can I whip him now?"

Xiao Xian shook his head, a thoughtful look in his eyes: "No, if it were anyone else, or even any other superhero, they would have fallen long ago. But Bruce's situation is special. He hasn't completely fallen yet, but it should only be a matter of time."

Selena nodded in agreement, saying, "Bruce's willpower is truly exceptional. He possesses extraordinary self-discipline and determination."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Xian stroked his chin and said, "Then it seems we need to add fuel to the fire."

That evening, after Bruce finished washing the dishes, he returned to the bedroom. He pushed open the door and stepped inside, only to hear Selena coldly ask, "Honey, what are you doing here so late?"

Bruce paused for a moment, then replied somewhat bewildered, "I'm going back to sleep."

Selena gave a cold laugh, her eyes filled with mockery: "Do you think you still have the right to sleep in the master bedroom? That's for the owner of the manor."

Upon hearing this, Bruce's excitement intensified. Suppressing his emotions, he cooperatively asked, "My dear wife, where will I sleep from now on?"

Selena sneered, her gaze sharp: "I was originally thinking of letting you sleep in Ah Bin's old room, since Ah Bin will be sleeping here from now on, and there's no need for that room. But thinking about it carefully, you're not qualified to sleep in Ah Bin's room."

Bruce was further excited by Selena's words, and he couldn't help but ask, "Then, my dear wife, where do you think would be a suitable place for me to sleep?"

Selena glanced at Bruce, a mocking smile playing on her lips:

"I originally wanted you to sleep in the regular servants' room, but considering our relationship as husband and wife, how about this: from now on you'll live in the closet in the room."

Bruce was overjoyed upon hearing this and quickly said, "Thank you, my dear wife."

Selena nodded in satisfaction, then turned and walked to the bedside, saying to Bruce, "Then go prepare your new 'room,' honey."

Bruce nodded in agreement and quickly went to the wardrobe to begin organizing the space inside. He knew that from now on, this cramped space would be his dwelling. But as Batman, to be fair, he was quite used to this dark place; after all, Bruce's wardrobe was much more spacious than Xiao Xian's bedroom.

Selena stood to the side, watching Bruce excitedly tidying the closet, and asked softly, "Honey, do you like living in the closet?"

Bruce replied, "Yes, my dear wife, I love living here."

Selena gave a mocking smile and shook her head slightly: "Bats just love dark places, and Batman is also suited to living in a dark closet."

Bruce, who was being scolded, was surprised to find that he wasn't angry at all this time. Instead, he simply felt happy. He began to realize that the situation was a bit bad, but at the same time, he felt that it was a wonderful thing.

(End of this chapter)