After exchanging contact information with Iron Man, Tony Stark, he flew towards Metropolis.
Looks like he hasn't given up yet, Teacher Tony.
Li Chengfeng shook his head, hoping this guy would give up pursuing Lois Lane before angering some Kansas bumpkin.
Otherwise, his armor wouldn't be enough for that person to tear apart.
"Tony Stark disappeared from public view for quite a long time; it turns out he was making this thing."
"What? As a billionaire who also sells himself on being charming and romantic, do you feel outdone?"
"Armor is fundamentally putting the cart before the horse; I'm not interested. Unless..." Batman didn't take Li Chengfeng's bait, but sighed and continued, "When I encounter an opponent I absolutely cannot defeat, I will consider it."
"I was just hinting that I know your true identity. Aren't you a bit too calm in your reaction?"
"Didn't you already hint at it during our first conversation?"
"True."
Li Chengfeng and Batman stood side by side, looking at the perimeter of Arkham Asylum, which Tony Stark had blown to smithereens, without saying a word.
But Ada and Harley, who heard their conversation, were dumbfounded.
"Batman is Bruce Wayne!?"
"I've known Bruce Wayne for at least ten years! Yet I never found any clues... Tsk, I have to admit that in the realm of lunatics, my experience is much shallower than his."
Seeing that the cleanup was almost finished, Li Chengfeng pointed to the Joker's corpse at Ada's feet.
"Batman, you should take this rotten flesh away."
"Let me take it? Are you sure?"
"Otherwise? I don't think the FBI would care much about a corpse, and although I understand he will revive, the FBI won't believe it. So, if I give him to you, at least you'll be one hundred and twenty percent vigilant to imprison him forever," Li Chengfeng said with a smile, "This also counts as making a friend, my dear Mr. Bruce Wayne."
...When they disembarked from the airbus again, they were already on the soil of Washington.
However, the Agents in the hangar were all intentionally or unintentionally looking towards Li Chengfeng.
"Uh, why are they all staring at you guys? Are you the type of people disliked by colleagues? You're not experiencing America-style workplace bullying, are you?"
"Big sister, can you have a little self-awareness? They are clearly looking at you!"
Li Chengfeng looked at Harleen Quinzel, who had a puzzled expression.
Her skin, bleached white by chemical Agents, and the extreme color contrast of red and blue at the tips of her hair, even if one didn't know she was the Joker's former partner, would still make people take a second look!
Don't assume FBI Agents are accustomed to strange things; most of the FBI are actually internal staff who haven't had field experience.
At this moment, a tall woman jogged up to everyone.
"Officer! I am Level Four Agent Ingrid Hannigan. Starting today, I will be solely responsible for the logistical support of the 'Star Squad'!"
"Hope we cooperate happily, Agent Hannigan." Li Chengfeng shook Hannigan's hand and raised his question, "The Star Squad you mentioned, you don't mean us, do you?"
"Yes, Director Fury just confirmed the squad's codename ten minutes ago."
"Tsk, such a casual name."
"Please follow me, Director is already waiting for you all in the Strategic Analysis Room."
Led by Hannigan, they arrived at the familiar thirty-first floor.
Nick Fury was still facing away from them, but as soon as the door opened, he turned around.
Although his expression remained unreadable, Li Chengfeng could tell at a glance the urgency and nervousness in Black Egg (Nick Fury)'s heart.
"Harley Quinn, you've caused quite a bit of trouble recently, but your record can still be cleared."
"Tsk tsk tsk, Teacher Fury, you're still so strict."
Harley was probably the most relaxed of the group. She casually found a table, sat down, and started bickering with Fury.
"If I were truly strict enough, I shouldn't have allowed you to apply to Arkham Asylum to study the most dangerous lunatics."
"Even so, I am now one of the most dangerous lunatics you speak of, Teacher."
"That's fine. People who are too normal can't do what we do."
Nick Fury waved his hand, ending the topic, then shifted his focus to Li Chengfeng: "You did well this time, but wasn't the commotion a bit too big?"
"Are you referring to shooting the Joker dead, or exposing your secret weapon?" Li Chengfeng chuckled, "If it's the former, I think I did nothing wrong; if it's the latter, how long do you think Stark can keep a secret? A week? Or half a month?"
"I mean, why did Batman get involved?"
"Did the FBI expect Batman to hang motionless from the cave ceiling while they worked in his territory?"
With that remark from Li Chengfeng, even Nick Fury had nothing to say.
"...In short, you have perfectly adapted to the work I will assign you. After Harleen Quinzel completes her psychological evaluation and officially joins, you will officially begin work."
Harleen Quinzel, however, frowned slightly at the mention of Black Egg (Nick Fury)'s name, not particularly fond of it.
"I am only Harley Quinn now. Harleen Quinzel is just a part of me."
"Whatever makes you happy." Nick Fury nodded, then gave an order, "Agent Ada, first take our 'Harley Quinn' to change clothes. That Arkham Asylum patient gown shouldn't be worn by an Agent."
"Yes, Director."
Ada Wong nodded, then pushed and pulled Harley, who was shouting "I will never wear a uniform," out of the Tactical Analysis Room.
However, as they passed in front of Li Chengfeng, the two women seemed to be competing.
Ada's fingertips brushed his knuckles, and Harley left a remark that made Li Chengfeng's tailbone shiver.
"See you later, my Pudding."
Damn, not only was the madness not cured, but she also transferred her affections!
Although he had somewhat anticipated this when he was instigating Harleen Quinzel to shoot.
After the two left, Li Chengfeng wiped his sweat and almost burst out laughing when he saw the sighing Black Egg (Nick Fury).
"What are you laughing at?"
"Every family has its own troubles. Being a father isn't easy."
"Instead of having time to tease your superior, you should report on your work."
"Speaking of work, I do need to have a good talk with you." Li Chengfeng grinned and leaned close to Black Egg (Nick Fury), whispering, "How many people like Stark do you know, or rather, how many more do you know?"
Although it was a bit impolite, he needed to acquire stronger abilities.
Now that he possessed the dionysus factor, he couldn't stand still.
"That's not something a Level Seven Agent should know."
"If you really want me to do this job well, then throw away America's headquarters' system of separate management. I'm not here to be your subordinate by the book, and you don't need a team that follows rules, otherwise, would the first team member be a patient from Arkham Asylum?"
"I was right about you; you were born for this." Black Egg (Nick Fury) nodded, "I will give you my authorization code later. You may leave now, Agent."
"Alright, alright, then you can wallow in your self-pity here." Halfway out, Li Chengfeng suddenly turned back and asked, "What exactly is Harleen Quinzel to you?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Black Egg (Nick Fury) glared at him fiercely, two large words clearly written in his cold, solitary eye.
"Don't ask."
Li Chengfeng shrugged and turned to leave the Strategic Analysis Room.
Only Black Egg (Nick Fury) remained for a long time, then suddenly mumbled to himself:
"Harleen Quinzel is the closest thing I've ever had to a daughter in my life."