In Marvel: The Beloved of Heroic Heroines
Chapter 47

Wayne Enterprises' Dinner Party

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"Commissioner Gordon."

Li Ang met James Gordon, but he still called him Commissioner Gordon rather than "Jim."

Even though "Jim" sounded more intimate.

But at work, you had to use titles!

"Li Ang, who is this?"

Commissioner Gordon shook his hand, then immediately looked at Ciri with a strange expression.

"This is my goddaughter."

Li Ang gave Commissioner Gordon a meaningful look.

Commissioner Gordon then said, "Judy, take care of her."

"Ciri, come with me."

The moment she understood, Ciri immediately gripped Li Ang's hand. "No, I want to stay with Godfather!"

She tugged at Li Ang's arm, and her eyes immediately reddened.

She thought Li Ang was abandoning her.

"Alright, alright. Let her stay here."

Li Ang gave a wry smile. Ciri's clinginess had exceeded his expectations.

Commissioner Gordon smiled and shook his head, sending Officer Judy out.

Li Ang sat opposite Commissioner Gordon, while Ciri simply jumped onto his lap, not daring to let go in the slightest.

"How did I not know you had a goddaughter?"

James Gordon looked at Li Ang as he spoke.

If Ciri had not been so affectionate with him, he really would have thought something was wrong with Li Ang...

After all, on the magical continent of America, normal people were the minority.

Li Ang had prepared for this long ago.

He stroked Ciri's head with deep pity and said, "She's Kara's distant cousin. She used to live in the countryside, but something happened to her family recently, so she could only come to Gotham to rely on us."

James Gordon did not find anything wrong with that.

Many people in America were like this, leaving the countryside for big cities in pursuit of the so-called "American Dream."

But he asked, "What about her identity?"

"Same as Kara's."

Li Ang coughed twice.

Commissioner Gordon smiled and shook his head. "At this rate, I'll become someone who specializes in getting identities for you people."

"Oh, right. Your identity has already been arranged. Are you sure you don't want a surname?"

"No need."

Li Ang smiled and shook his head.

He had previously told James Gordon that he wanted to use the name Li Ang Skywalker, but Commissioner Gordon had rejected it without hesitation...

Had he watched too much Star Wars?

After all, no one actually used a name like that.

So Li Ang simply gave up on using an American-style name and used his real name instead.

"Then what is Ciri's real name?"

Commissioner Gordon still decided to help Li Ang.

What could he do? His goddaughter was just too cute.

Having a cute daughter could bring many conveniences.

"Cirilla Fiona Elen Riannon."

Even if this world might have The Witcher novels and games, it was only a name.

As long as Ciri had a legitimate identity, she could go to school and do things like that.

If immigrants knew about Li Ang's connections, they would probably be green with envy.

Who knew how many immigrants only wanted a green card.

Yet Li Ang could directly secure one for the people around him.

"Sounds aristocratic."

After recording the name, James Gordon smiled.

"Her family used to be nobility in Europe."

Li Ang smiled.

The Continent in The Witcher was based on Europe. Turn a map upside down and you would find them identical.

So it was no problem to say Ciri came from an old aristocratic family over there.

Fortunately, Commissioner Gordon did not press further. After writing it down, he said, "I'll get it sorted out for you as soon as possible."

"Is there any progress on the school matter?"

He still felt a little embarrassed bringing it up.

Back then, he had wanted to help Kara contact a school, but he did not have money powers.

"With an identity, she can enroll."

"That's good."

Time flew by.

Commissioner Gordon worked quickly, and Ciri's identity was ready within a few days.

Ciri was also a quick learner and had basically mastered the language.

Under the relentless torment of his clingy goddaughter, Li Ang naturally contacted Kate Kane and asked her to arrange Ciri's enrollment in Kara's class.

For someone from the Kane Family, it was merely a matter of saying a word.

Many things were as difficult as reaching the heavens for ordinary people.

But for the wealthy, they could be solved with a casual gesture.

Still, Li Ang was somewhat worried. He really did not know what Ciri would learn once she started school.

But at least things had passed smoothly.

Aside from his two goddaughters, there was also Li Ang's situation with Harley Quinn.

There was not much happening at the Iceberg Lounge. His daily work was just like any ordinary job.

Penguin had not brought him into the criminal organization.

After all, Penguin Cobblepot knew he was connected to Harley Quinn. No matter how careless he was, he could not possibly trust Li Ang too much.

Li Ang was happy with that. He had no desire to get involved with any of this; he was a good person.

All he needed was a stable source of income.

And their lives really were getting better and better.

As the saying went—

All the ways to make money were written in the criminal code.

Once Harley Quinn had taken control of the Upper Eastside, Li Ang's family no longer lacked food or daily necessities.

They were even preparing to move into a new home.

After all, their current apartment was too small. It had originally been for Li Ang and Kara, but now four more people had been crammed in.

All in all, life had become more and more prosperous, and they had more and more aspirations.

"Darling, you got an invitation."

Harley Quinn was wearing his shirt, while everything else had simply vanished.

Luckily, both goddaughters were at school and not home.

Perhaps it truly was love. Though they occasionally argued during this period, not only had they not broken up, Harley Quinn had become increasingly dependent on him.

It could not be helped. He could always reach the deepest part of Harley Quinn's heart.

Whenever they argued, all it took was a thorough lesson, and everything would be fine.

Harley Quinn had also felt his sincerity. Unlike Joker, he did not merely want to use her.

So by now, Harley Quinn had no reaction at all whenever she heard Joker's name. They had become complete strangers.

She was Li Ang's woman now!

"Whose is it?"

Li Ang was making dinner.

"That one who needs to be straightened out."

Harley Quinn burst into laughter, and Li Ang immediately knew who she meant.

Kate Kane.

At first, when Kate Kane kept coming over, Harley Quinn had viewed her with hostility.

She thought Kate was there to steal her man.

When Kate Kane found out, she immediately told Harley Quinn about her orientation.

Harley Quinn then mocked her relentlessly, saying she needed to become normal.

Kate naturally had not come for Li Ang. She had come for Li Ang's two goddaughters.

Li Ang had long noticed that Kara had become quite the prize.

That naturally made him treasure her even more.

"Let me see."

Li Ang took the invitation and looked it over.

It actually bore Wayne Enterprises' logo.

"What kind of invitation? Are they asking you to go to an orgy?"

Harley Quinn asked eagerly.

She was still that same crazy woman, without the slightest change.

Li Ang showed it to her directly.

"Wayne Enterprises' charity dinner. They're inviting me to attend."

"Then it's boring."

Harley Quinn said, "Go by yourself."

Right now, she was only interested in making money.

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