Chapter 124 Chapter 124 Ginger is still spicy with age
"Don't talk nonsense. I never planned to start a war over villain code names," Li Hua said in his own defense. "I just let my imagination run wild, supplemented by academic rigor."
Benjamin closed his eyes. "I see you're using the power of a transport spacecraft."
"That's not the case. Although I do think you, Li Hua, must have a lot in common with the author of that eye-catching thing, but when it comes to creative ability, Li Hua is still too conservative."
Jason, who was completely unaware that he had come into contact with the truth, did not notice the unnatural stiffness of Li Hua's mouth and said.
"I think Li Hua, after you and Ben finish this mission, you can definitely ask Azmis for that person's contact information. Maybe you can go and learn and exchange creative skills with the video creator."
That would be such a great show effect!
Benjamin looked at Li Hua deeply and said, "I think Jason's suggestion is very good."
Li Hua: “…”
I was sweating profusely, really sweating profusely.
We must change the subject immediately!
Li Hua: "Come to think of it, why did Tim bring his laptop to the training room?"
The training room certainly doesn't have the same comfortable working conditions as Tim's own room or study. Tim almost always operates his heavy gaming laptop on his lap.
Tim sighed. "It's because my attendance at school hasn't been very good lately. Bruce and Alfred decided to stop me from dealing with Teen Titans and company affairs until I can sort out my own normal life. I think they mean it this time."
Jason: "I really agree with Bruce this time. I heard from Alfu that you once fell asleep during a night patrol. Even though you are old and in good health, you can't endure it like this."
Tim argued, "I didn't sleep during 'Night Watch.' The case was solved, Bruce was discussing some follow-up matters with Commissioner Gordon, and I was sitting in the Batmobile with nothing to do, so I closed my eyes and rested."
Although he was always busy, with school, secret business, helping Bruce and Alfred with Wayne Enterprises' documents, and occasionally helping his biological parents, who were in hiding under the witness protection program and unable to appear in person, with some of Drake Enterprises' affairs...
But Tim didn't think he was nearly as tired as Bruce and Alfred said he was.
If he really fell asleep and lost contact during a night patrol, it would be a major incident. There wouldn't even be a wait until today; Bruce and Alfred would force him to rest that very day, or even expel him outright and force him to graduate early.
First, there was the eldest brother Dick, whose mental state was worrying as he worked day and night, and then there was the youngest brother Tim, who had to work several jobs almost without a break.
Jason sighed inwardly. "Maybe you could get some shut-eye, Tim. Otherwise, I think your biggest worry isn't whether Bruce will expel you, but whether the school will expel you."
Tim wasn't worried at all. "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. Maybe my attendance and homework submission rates aren't as high as your F3, but I definitely won't get myself expelled. My goal is to get into an Ivy League school."
Benjamin exclaimed, "Wow, you really love school. To be honest, I actually considered dropping out."
As soon as these words came out, Benjamin received the attention of everyone present.
Jason: "If you're worried about no one taking care of the children, could you ask Azmis to help? His inventions have already claimed fourteen lives, so it's not too much to ask him to help you look after the children, right?"
"Nakfuji cubs aren't that fragile. They can take care of themselves. A species capable of space travel from birth doesn't need such intense care... I've been saying this since before the Ice Wraiths laid their eggs. Why haven't you listened?"
No. 666 discovered with some despair that after a month of baptism, even when he repeated something he had mentioned many times, his CPU would not heat up as before.
Perhaps this is what carbon-based intelligent species call "getting used to it."
"Benjamin, if you're truly concerned about their safety and can't spare the time, and you still want them to grow up healthily, the most effective way is for you to take them to Kelmis in your spaceship. The planet's gravity and climate there are both suitable for the growth of Nakfuji. Otherwise, their instinct to "fly back to their home planet immediately after hatching" won't be passed on."
Li Hua found that he had nothing to say, so he just spread his hands and said, "I think they are quite right."
Benjamin said, "Actually, I didn't decide to skip school because of the kids. I've taken everything you mentioned into consideration. I simply felt that going to school would significantly restrict my activities, so I decided to convince my parents to let me leave for the hero activities. I didn't think it was a big deal; I wasn't particularly interested in studying anyway.
Then Benjamin noticed that everyone's gazes towards him became sharper.
"I don't mean to be so disheartening, but... if you haven't even graduated from high school and haven't even reached adulthood, how are you going to find a job when you return?" Li Hua said. "If you don't find a job, how are you going to support yourself?"
"Luckily, we can work as a minor over there, but the hours can't be too long. I'll be able to drive in a few months when I turn 16."
Benjamin was not worried about these problems at all, but rather felt strange.
"I can become a plumber for the Tiangong Society and get paid, just like my grandfather and other relatives. I don't have any big expenses... But why are you so surprised, Jason? Didn't I tell you before that I might work with the Tiangong Society in the future? The plumbers of the Tiangong Society and the Green Lantern Organization in this universe have similar roles. Don't Green Lanterns get paid?"
Of course there are, and as Green Lantern is a high-risk profession, the salary is of course very generous, but there is a small problem...
Earth does not recognize OA currency.
With this preconceived notion in mind, Jason naturally thought that the salary given by Tiangong was also some kind of currency that could not be circulated on Earth.
As the only person on the team with experience in payroll, Tim couldn't help but ask curiously, "How high are the salaries at Tiangong?"
Benjamin: "I don't know. I haven't asked."
Everyone:?
Tim then asked, "What about benefits? Are there any social security or something like that?"
Benjamin touched the back of his head: "I don't know, is this important?"
Isn’t this important???
Tim frowned slightly and asked, "What about the work environment, promotion system, daily work content, and the general operation of the team...?"
"I don't know."
"Do you have a career plan?"
Benjamin looked puzzled. “What is that?”
Tim took a deep breath.
Although it wasn't the first day he knew Benjamin was reckless, he still couldn't believe it... Benjamin had no plan at all before doing something that might very well determine the direction of his life!
"You'll get used to it." Jason patted Tim's shoulder with an "I understand" expression and said, "It's okay. Given the situation, it's hard to say whether Benjamin can get past his parents."
"After all, before he could explain why he dropped out of school, he had to confess to his parents that he'd been sneaking out at night to beat up alien monsters, and that he'd given birth to 14 children in one night."
Benjamin, who was originally very excited, suddenly became depressed: "Forget it, I'd better think about it carefully later..."
Tim, who had originally thought of giving Benjamin a bunch of popular science advice and urging him to think twice before acting, said: "..."
Previously, Tim had always felt that the "Jason" he actually met was more peaceful and casual than what Dick and Alfred had described him to be.
I originally thought that Jason was taking better care of his youngest brother, or that Dick and Alfred missed Jason too much and unintentionally solidified some impressions through repeated memories.
After personally raising an Ice Ghost cub, Tim felt that Jason's personality might indeed have become much calmer.
…by being a sire to 14 super-powered cubs with incredible energy and mobility.
And now, Tim reasonably suspects that Jason's personality change may also be due to the reason of leading the team.
After all, judging from the existing configuration, Li Hua and Benjamin are one who simply lacks common sense but can always come up with all kinds of unpredictable ideas, while the other one, based on the above, likes to rush in without any plan.
Doesn’t this develop patience?
Jason is not the only one who has developed patience while raising children.
At dinner time, Bruce appeared at the table as usual.
Everything was normal.
While eating, Bruce chatted with Tim and Jason about some common topics such as "The teacher called me today to praise your composition" and "Don't push yourself too hard, balance work and rest." He also asked about Li Hua and Benjamin's recent learning progress and asked them a few small questions.
It was as if this was just an ordinary home-cooked dinner. Bruce might not have noticed that the Batcomputer had been tampered with, or he might have planned to just let the matter go.
This realization made the four boys secretly breathe a sigh of relief.
Just as the dinner was about to end normally, Bruce heard music that gradually grew louder and louder, accompanied by cheerful drum beats. His phone rang:
"Ruby-chan~"
"Hi!"
At this moment, some unspeakable horror revived from the memories of the four people.
At this time, you can tell at a glance the difference between those who have received professional training and those who have not.
Li Hua was drinking water and nearly choked when he heard the noise. Benjamin, who was cutting steak, slashed the plate with his knife, making a sharp sound.
Although Tim and Jason were also deeply hurt by their old father's blow, even though they were trying hard to hold down the coffin lid of the 3D nightmare male dancer MV that was trying to open the coffin in their minds, there was no sign of anything unusual in their expressions or behavior.
Jason pinched his thigh hard to suppress his expression and said, "Bruce, aren't you going to answer the phone?"
"It's just the alarm I set to remind me to ask Li Hua and Ben about their study progress."
Bruce had a gentle smile on his face from beginning to end, and did not stop the music when Jason asked.
Jason had to concentrate on maintaining his facial expression and asked, "Then why this song?"
Bruce blinked his eyes, once described by a former female companion as "beautiful like sapphires," with a hint of doubt. He spoke in an innocent voice, "They say this song is really popular online lately, and young people love it, so I thought you'd like it too. I figured maybe we could find more common ground and use it to bridge the gap between us."
"Don't you like it?"
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