Hawkeye was hiding on top of a three-story building, almost laughing himself to death."Xiao Na… you failed at seduction?!"
"Hmph, impossible." Natasha Romanoff gritted her teeth. "I suspect he's immune. Rumor says he even has an affair with Bruce Wayne."
Hawkeye nearly fell off the roof."Xiao Na, if you can't seduce him, you also can't frame him. That portrait of him just circled around that whole building."
Natasha clenched her fists. "I don't believe it."
She followed Lin Chen into a noodle shop.Lin Chen ordered a bowl of noodles and sat by the window. She copied him and ordered a bowl too.
Lin Chen dialed Harley."Beauty, how's it going? I just helped Zhizhi and the girls catch a scumbag. I'll come to you later—miss you."
"Miss what? You know."
Natasha nearly slammed her bowl of noodles into Lin Chen's face."It was boring just now, and now you're arranging a date? Are you looking down on me?"
She finished her noodles and walked to the counter to pay. Then she patted her pockets.
"Hey—my wallet? One, two… three!? Where is it?!"
"This damn Gotham City! Even my wallet gets stolen!"
It was embarrassing… mobile payments weren't common in the U.S., and her card was in that stolen wallet.
While the clerk stared at her suspiciously, a voice suddenly came from the side:
"Beauty, no wallet?"
She turned around and frowned.A few street punks had surrounded her.The leader had a scar on his face and a greasy expression.
"Beauty, our Brother Dao is talking to you," the skinny monkey beside him said, flattering the boss.
Natasha wanted to beat every one of them to death, but she couldn't reveal her strength.
She was just about to figure out an excuse—
Lin Chen walked over.
"Knife Boy, came to eat noodles?"
Brother Dao's expression instantly straightened.All the sleaziness vanished.
"Master! I didn't know you were here! This sister? I understand, I understand! I'll leave right away!"
He bowed like his life depended on it.
"Master, I have tarnished the spiritual civilization of Chinatown. I repent!"
Lin Chen waved casually."It's not that serious. A gentleman chasing a fair lady—that's normal."
"The Taoist priest is indeed cultured!"
The tiny gangsters all nodded repeatedly and ran off in a panic.
Natasha watched the scene unfold and sighed inwardly:
"This guy is definitely a gangster boss. These thugs treat him like mice seeing a cat."
Lin Chen reached for his wallet, but the shop owner hurriedly stopped him.
"Master, if you pay, you look down on me! It'd be shameful for me to take your money!"
"Sigh… it's so hard. I can't even act like an ordinary person. Then thank you, boss."
The boss grinned from ear to ear.
"The girl doesn't need to pay either. The Taoist priest's friend is a distinguished guest."
Natasha stared at Lin Chen."He didn't just waive the bill because he collects protection fees… right?"
Lin Chen shook his head, pulled out a woman's purse from his pocket, and handed it to the boss.
"You should still take something. Gotta support small businesses."
Then he walked out. Natasha quickly followed.
As soon as they stepped outside, tons of people greeted Lin Chen warmly—respectfully.
Natasha silently swallowed.
"Is this what a super social bully looks like?"
She pointed at the purse in his hand."Sir, even if you're popular, you can't steal my wallet."
Lin Chen lifted the purse lazily."No wonder it felt so light. Turns out it wasn't mine."
Natasha's mouth twitched.She almost punched him right there.
She snatched her wallet, glared at him, and turned to leave.
Behind her, Lin Chen's voice drifted:
"Beauty, my name is Lin Chen. I still don't know yours."
She smiled inwardly—The prey is biting the hook.
Without turning around, she replied lightly:
"Natalie."
Lin Chen chuckled."Nice name. Much prettier than Natasha Romanoff—that's too common in the Goose Country."
Natasha almost tripped.She sped up, afraid she'd break character and hit him.
Lin Chen watched her back for a moment, then turned and left the other way.
Natasha reached the corner, peeked in his direction, and murmured:
"Why did he just leave? Didn't even ask for my number?"
An old lady with shaky steps approached her.
"Little girl… are you okay?"
Natasha smiled politely."Hello, ma'am. What's wrong?"
"That handsome guy who walked with you… is he your friend?"
"Sort of," Natasha replied casually.
The old lady brightened.She rummaged in her small bag, took out a pistol, and pointed it at her.
"Since you're his friend, hand over the money!"
Natasha: "…"
"…Is he your enemy?"
"Enemy? More than that!"The old lady's voice trembled with anger."He forced me to cross the road three times! And he even stole my gun! He's no good young man! You should repay his debt!"
Natasha snatched the pistol from her hand and toyed with it.
"Did he grab it like this?"
The old lady gasped loudly."You two really are a man-woman pair! Stealing guns together? What a routine!"
"Get out of here, old lady, before I kick you." Natasha glared coldly.
The old lady fled in a panic, heartbroken that she'd have to buy another gun.
Natasha folded her arms, thinking.
"If I want to know his secrets, I'll have to go undercover by his side… but how?"
—
Lin Chen returned to the store.Harley Quinn spotted him, rushed over, and jumped into his arms.
"Daoist! I heard from Zhizhi—you helped her little sisters! You're amazing!"
"Of course. Who am I?"
They packed up and went back to Harley's place.
Jill was still asleep. Hearing them enter, she slowly got up.
"Harley, sorry for taking your bed."
"Jill-jie, what nonsense? We're family."
Jill stepped aside—then shot Lin Chen a murderous glare.
"You bastard, good job."
Lin Chen winked at her.
He made food for the two girls.At dinner, Harley smiled:
"Sister Jill, the police villa for the Daoist is almost done. We can live there soon!"
Jill waved dismissively."I'll still live in my own place. I can't afford to live there."
Lin Chen answered calmly:"At the mountain villa, I've set up a Lingju Array. Living there lets you absorb spiritual qi—just like in Arkham. Your skin gets better, your body gets stronger."
Jill froze."…When the house is moved, I'll pack."
"I'll pick an auspicious day and tell you."
"Okay."
Harley gave Lin Chen a big thumbs-up."Daoist, you really have a way. With Sister Jill there, I won't be lonely!"
Jill sighed."Be careful, he'll just bring more and more girls."
Harley shrugged carefree."As long as the Daoist is happy."
Lin Chen gently stroked Harley's blonde hair, feeling slightly guilty.
Soon after, Jill had to go—crime in Gotham was worsening, Joker's movements increasing, all detectives had their vacations canceled.
Lin Chen gave her a Meditation Amulet, a Protection Amulet, and a Spiritual Shield for safety.
Jill smiled."Can you give me a Peach Blossom Charm too?"
Lin Chen shook his head."You don't need it. I'm your biggest peach blossom. Miss me, and you'll die alone."
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