In the end, Poison Ivy refused to return to the station with them, choosing instead to stay around Robinson Park and the Wayne Botanical Gardens for the time being.
"Don't worry, Harley. No one can hurt me."
"But I'll miss you, Little Red," Harleen said glumly, hugging Poison Ivy. "Besides, how can you take orders from Sheriff Harley out here?"
Poison Ivy rolled her eyes. A green vine gently climbed onto Harleen's wrist and wove itself into a bracelet, a tiny yellow flower blooming on it.
"Talk to it, and I'll hear you. Remember to soak the bracelet in water every night."
"Really!" Harleen jumped up, threw her arms around Poison Ivy, and planted a big kiss on her. "Mwah! Little Red, you're amazing."
Poison Ivy pushed her head away and waved with a smile before walking deeper into the vegetation. Within a few steps, the dense, shadowy branches hid her from view.
"Holy shit, tell her to turn these plants back! If anyone sees this later, they'll turn the whole place upside down!"
"Oh! Right!" Harleen immediately raised her wrist and called Poison Ivy. There was no reply, but sure enough, the leaves and branches of the bushes and trees before them slowly withered.
"Let's go!"
Li Jie rubbed his face and climbed into the car. "Doctor, I have a question."
As he started the engine, he asked expressionlessly, "When did I officially agree to make you a sheriff?"
"You will." Harleen smiled at him, answering with complete confidence. "You said, 'When did I officially agree to make you a sheriff?' That means you've seriously considered it, and your subconscious is actually quite receptive to the idea."
"Hmph." Li Jie snorted dismissively. "Sneaky little psychology tricks. First, nonstaff personnel can't hold an official position. Are you sure you