Daredevil Joins

I woke up at 12:30 PM.

"This soundproofing is amazing, the bed is super comfortable, and the light isn't glaring!" Bai Jing stood by the window, looking at the bustling traffic below as he stretched.

His bedroom, which cost less than $300,000 USD, had such great results.

They say Zuckerberg spent $100 million on security measures; I wonder how much better that must feel?

"I don't even like money, so why does having money feel so good!" Bai Jing scratched his head and looked around again.

"The surrounding walls could be replaced with holographic projections, allowing the environment to change according to my mood. Then, add an AI to control temperature and humidity, keeping the room at its most comfortable state at all times. This way, there's no need for human security!"

Humans can betray you, but an AI...

Maybe not.

He didn't know where his clothes were, but there was a loose-fitting outfit: a dark blue shirt and pants he didn't know the name of.

He remembered mentioning it offhand, and he hadn't expected Denny to remember.

This person might not be suitable as a general secretary, but as a personal assistant, she was indeed professional.

When he went out, someone was sitting by the door. It was Ryan Daling.

Bai Jing casually asked, "Anything happening today?"

"The Matt Murdock you asked us to find has arrived and is waiting downstairs!" Ryan said softly.

Unlike The Punisher, who was off somewhere doing god-knows-what, Matt Murdock was a lawyer who ran his own practice. He often stood up for the poor and fought against gangs, so he had a reputation.

"Mm! Hmm?" Bai Jing blinked and quickened his pace, heading downstairs rapidly.

From a distance, he saw a handsome, refined black-haired man sitting calmly on the sofa. A cup of coffee sat before him, emitting wisps of steam.

"Hello, hello!" Bai Jing quickly extended his hand. "Have you been waiting long? I'm so sorry. I didn't expect you to arrive so quickly. I should have woken up earlier!"

"No trouble at all!" Matt Murdock smiled and nodded. His demeanor was impeccable. Bai Jing's gaze was sharp, but he couldn't find the slightest hint of impatience in Murdock.

He carefully observed the first hero he had encountered since arriving in this world.

Daredevil looked like an ordinary person, with a peaceful and approachable refinement. His smile was gentle. Although blind, he was confident and full of life, brimming with love for the world and existence.

If he had to describe him with a similar person, it would be Hua Manlou.

"Matt Murdock, this is my business card!" Matt Murdock took out his business card and handed it to Bai Jing.

"My surname is Bai, you can call me Bai Kunlun!" Bai Jing took the card.

He wasn't lying; Kunlun is also a mirror!

Ryan, standing nearby, was speechless. They had only just learned their boss's surname was Bai, and this new blind guy knew it right away.

Ryan felt his position was threatened.

"So, Mr. Bai, did you ask me here because you need help with a lawsuit?" Matt Murdock asked.

"That's right!" Bai Jing smiled, unconcerned that Matt Murdock was being discreet. "I am a law-abiding person. Therefore, after taking over the Gray Squirrel Gang, I don't plan to engage in any more illegal activities. I was wondering if it's possible to obtain wealth through collecting protection fees while also maintaining order in my territory!"

"Neither I nor the people here understand the law, so I wanted to ask you if there's a reasonable and legal way to achieve this goal?"

"Hmm?" Matt Murdock blinked, a little slow to react.

What?

A gangster wanting to be law-abiding?

What a ridiculous notion!

But he couldn't help but consider the proposal from this Bai Kunlun.

After all, the wrongdoers were the previous bosses. Bai Kunlun had clearly just taken over, and it was entirely possible he wanted to start a legitimate business.

"I understand what you mean!" Matt Murdock nodded. "You want to transform your current gang into a private security company and then use this company to protect the safety of your jurisdiction, while also collecting a certain fee as compensation!"

Bai Jing nodded. "That's exactly it. How difficult is it to operate?"

Matt Murdock shook his head. "It's not difficult. Since 2001 (when the planes hit the towers), America has seen a significant increase in demand for security companies. All states have relaxed the requirements for registering security companies. In New York State, as long as you are over 18, have no criminal record, have a high school education or above, and can pass a psychological evaluation, you can register a security company!"

"Is that so!" Bai Jing nodded. "What about the fees? Is it okay for me to charge 10%?"

"It's fine to charge whatever amount, as long as it's not forced buying or selling!" Matt felt a little guilty saying this. How could a gang not engage in forced buying or selling?

But being able to work honestly as security was a legitimate profession, much better than continuing to deal drugs!

Bai Jing nodded. "Then it seems I can get started?"

"No, no, no!" Matt shook his head. "While the American government might not have a problem, Hell's Kitchen has huge issues!"

"There are over 100 organizations in Hell's Kitchen, with over 100,000 people involved in gang activities. You might be able to do some small-scale community security work, but if you openly declare your territory, you'll be making enemies with all of Hell's Kitchen!"

Matt said seriously, "You'll have nowhere to be buried!"

"Are you trying to persuade me to give up?" Bai Jing leaned back on the sofa.

"I just think you might want to reconsider..." This was someone who wanted to change Hell's Kitchen. Matt Murdock didn't want to just watch him die by gang gunfire.

"Then what if I gradually expand my sphere of influence to encompass all of Hell's Kitchen?" Bai Jing continued to ask.

Matt Murdock was stunned and remained silent for a long time.

"That might stir up a bloody storm!"

"Then what's your opinion?" Bai Jing asked, "Do it, or don't do it?"

Matt Murdock shook his head, "To control two gangs in such a short time, and seeing how they respect you, it's clear you're an extremely capable and outstanding young man!"

"But your ideas are still too naive!" Matt Murdock said, "The entire Hell's Kitchen has hundreds of gangs and over a hundred thousand people!

There are Asians, Europeans, South Americans, Africans. There are Caucasians, Caucasians, Black people, Brown people. There are Christians, Catholics, Muslims, Mormons, Orthodox Christians.

They speak English, Italian, French, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese. They target each other, hate each other, and the sins have continued for hundreds of years!

For such a complex population, forming a unified alliance might be possible, but to unify them in your way is absolutely impossible!"

Bai Jing shook his head, "Did you forget? They have one thing in common, and that is they are all Americans now!"

Bai Jing stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the scenery outside, saying lightly, "Since they can obey America's rule, they can naturally obey mine!"

Just as Matt Murdock was about to say something, Bai Jing continued, "They also have something in common: they are a bunch of ignorant, obedient people who long for a better life!"

"They dare not revolt, nor dare they rebel. Even though life is so hard, they don't dare to point their weapons at the government, but at others who are also weak. These people are the easiest to rule. With a firm hand of power and a hand of justice, plus a comfortable order, I believe they will obey!"

"How many people would have to die?" Matt Murdock suddenly stood up, "An ambitious person like you is even more terrifying than Kingpin."

If he weren't a lawyer right now, he would have already picked up his cane and gone to fight.

"Don't you like order, Lawyer Matt?" Bai Jing turned his head and asked in surprise.

"Who wouldn't like order!" Matt Murdock said, "But an order bought with power and blood like this will only bring greater pain!"

"You're too naive!" Bai Jing shook his head, "You only see the hundred thousand gang members who will die, but have you seen the millions of other citizens in Hell's Kitchen?"

Matt Murdock shook his head, "The lives of gang members are also lives!"

"But would a farmer keep the weeds growing in his field?" Bai Jing looked at Matt Murdock, confident he could feel his gaze, "I heard you've been suing for the poor who have suffered injustice, fighting for their rights?"

"But have you ever thought that if the world doesn't change, for every person you save, ten equally unfortunate people will be born into this world? If you can save ten, a hundred equally unfortunate people will be born into this world!"

"But..." Matt Murdock fell silent.

"Or, do you have a better way?" Bai Jing continued to ask.

He remained silent.

If he had a way, he wouldn't have to be a superhero every day, rushing around the streets and alleys!

It was precisely because he didn't know how to handle the order that had collapsed after Kingpin's disappearance that, despite defeating Kingpin, he couldn't kill him.

Some fans said this scene was comparable to Nameless letting King Qin go, which was utter garbage.

Does Kingpin even deserve that?

"Do you know Batman?" Bai Jing asked again.

Matt Murdock nodded.

The Marvel Universe, of course, didn't have Marvel stories, but it did have DC, and Batman and Superman were equally popular.

"How would you evaluate Batman?" Bai Jing asked.

"He is a great man, a tragic man." For his city, he worked diligently, but the world didn't get better; instead, the situation worsened.

Wasn't this a reflection of Matt Murdock himself?

That's why he and Batman could empathize so much.

"But I think he's an idiot!" Bai Jing said lightly, "As the head of the Wayne Family, a billionaire richer than a nation, the behind-the-scenes capitalist of Gotham City, if he invested heavily in construction, focused on production, and emphasized education, ensuring everyone in Gotham City had a job and a chance to study, what do you think would happen to Gotham City?"

Matt Murdock looked up in shock, Could it be done this way?

But if he really thought along Bai Jing's lines, Gotham City could indeed have good public order, and he wouldn't have to be so busy!

"But he did nothing, just caught criminals. He caught them but didn't kill them, locked them up, and then the criminals escaped again, resulting in greater harm!

What could have been solved by one death ended up with thousands of people dying, criminals still at large, and then he went home to lament how difficult the world is!"

"But isn't all of this self-inflicted?"

"This is the difference between small kindness and great kindness!" Bai Jing said lightly, "You are a kind person, so you cherish the lives of those scum, but this is just small kindness. If you look at it from the perspective of all of Hell's Kitchen, you will find that the absence of these people is truly great kindness for Hell's Kitchen."

"Small kindness, great kindness?" Matt Murdock wasn't someone who couldn't listen to others. Because he listened, he was left stunned.

Lost in thought.

What have I been doing all these years?

Was all my hard work and running around useless?

Looking at Matt Murdock, who was lost in thought, Bai Jing was somewhat disappointed.

Because Matt had the common "white left" flaws often seen in movies and TV shows.

He was a saint, shouting slogans without a plan.

He wasn't even very smart, failing to notice the traps in Bai Jing's words.

The future he painted was sweet and, in theory, achievable.

But if you factored in human elements and political factors, everything would change.

Some people just don't want to work and only want to collect welfare, or go to jail if things get too bad.

Some people don't want the lower class to enjoy higher education, preferring them to live in ignorance.

The same policy, if implemented in China, would be a sweet treat, but in America, it would turn into poison.

Matt is just an ordinary person who has received higher education; his perspective and worldview are on par with ordinary people.

He's even far inferior to the vast number of readers in front of their phones.

He can only serve as a cadre, implementing policies, but it's impossible for him to achieve anything groundbreaking.

However, there's no one else available right now, so we'll have to make do. He's a hero, after all!

"So, what do you say? Want to give it a try?" Bai Jing extended his hand. "Join us, fight for a better tomorrow in Hell's Kitchen!"

Matt Murdock sighed.

I've been failing for so many years. Perhaps it's time for a change?

He was silent for a long time, then looked up. "Did you already know who I am?"

After all, there was no reason for Bai Jing to say so much to a blind lawyer.

Bai Jing must have known his identity as Daredevil.

"Does it matter?" Bai Jing asked.

"Yes, it doesn't matter anymore!" Matt Murdock shook his head. "Perhaps people don't need a Daredevil."

He extended his hand and clasped Bai Jing's palm. "I hope you're true to your word, otherwise, another me will return!"

"Just you watch!"

I've always felt that not showcasing the ideological superiority of socialism in the Marvel Universe is a huge waste.

Also, this chapter is 3900 words. I initially thought about splitting it into multiple chapters, but decided against it.

After all, I never attended a cliffhanger training class, and I really hate stories that cut off right at the exciting part. However, as an author, it seems I should master this skill.

I'll try to learn it if I get the chance in the future.

And finally, even if you're saving this story for later, can you still vote for it!