Chapter 162 Chapter 162 [VIP]
The Joker knew without a doubt that Megan was going skiing with that Robin kid, but not only did he ignore the matter, he simply let it go. He let the two kids play however they wanted. He couldn't stop Megan, and besides, the most exciting plot in a wonderful drama must be brewed in advance...
Revealing that Megan was his child now? The fun would be very limited, and this drama only had one chance to unfold in grand style. It needed a perfect stage, preferably one that could stir up a huge storm and drag all of Gotham into this vortex, so as not to waste her value.
He had various considerations, but for Megan it was a huge freedom. She had even witnessed Batman and Robin chasing the Joker and knocking him out, but these things seemed to have nothing to do with Megan. She was free to make friends and become good friends with Robin and play together. As long as her father had no extra requirements for her, she would just pretend it had nothing to do with her.
After returning from getting her equipment, she and Jason agreed to go skiing together. The Joker didn't show up, but Megan didn't care. After breakfast on the appointed day, she stood at the door. She was wearing a light-colored parka with a fur-trimmed hat, which made her look even more fluffy. As for professional ski clothes? Megan was still a beginner, and she might not even be able to make it to the beginner slopes. She could only find a low slope to practice. Of course, she didn't need to be fully equipped, just something to protect her from the snow and water.
Megan looked at the floor tiles under her feet and counted silently, from one to seventy-three. She had enough patience to do this. She breathed quietly, occasionally tilting her head and exhaling, watching the mist from her mouth linger and finally dissipate.
When they counted to seventy-four, a car drove onto the road opposite the two-story building. It drove straight to the front of the building, and then a boy with black hair and blue eyes flew out from the passenger seat. He came over with a cheerful and expectant smile. Before he got close, Megan stretched out a hand. Jason knew what she meant, and after high-fived her, he turned around and held her hand.
"Xiaomei! I brought Ah Fu to you today!"
"Seventy-nine." The fluffy child suddenly said.
"What's seventy-nine?" Jason tilted his head and looked at her curiously. Megan didn't show any obvious expression, but he immediately understood the meaning of the number. "You count from one to seventy-nine. Why don't you wait for me in the house? I was thinking of knocking on the door and hiding nearby, waiting for you to open it and give you a scare."
He told Megan the details of the prank he wanted to play, but then he pulled out a little bear doll that was almost as big as his palm from behind his back, which immediately attracted Megan's attention. Jason said proudly, "I guess you need it to accompany you today?"
Megan likes bears, but she doesn't really like them that much.
Jason laughed at Megan's dazed expression, "Actually, it's a hand warmer." The heating inner shell plus the doll clothes can become a hand warmer. It is very simple to make. It only requires extra care and concern for friends. Jason made it by himself, but at this time he didn't say anything at all and directly stuffed the teddy bear into Megan's hand.
"Wow," Megan's expression and reaction were still a little dull, but she was pretending. Holding the warm plush bear, her expression changed immediately, and the smile she showed was somewhat similar to Jason's. "It's so cute, I love it!"
When Alfred slowly approached, he saw this scene. The smiles of the two children were quite similar. It was hard to tell who influenced whom, but they must have a good relationship - there was no doubt about it.
And Jason's friend was just as he said, a lovely child, with a soft appearance, curly black hair tied into a fluffy braid, a pair of clear, bright and lively green eyes. It was obvious that she was well taken care of, with fair skin, and had never suffered any hardship. There was no haze between her eyebrows, so she must be well loved.
The kind old man walked over and Jason raised their hand and introduced them. "Xiaomei! This is the Alfred I told you about. You can call him Alfred like I do."
"Alfred," Jason looked up at Alfred, then turned to Megan, "This is my best friend, Megan."
Alfred wasn't short. He was 1.83 meters tall, with a sturdy body and a straight back. He was dressed like a gentleman. He squatted down to look them in the eye, nodded to Jason, and then turned his gaze to Megan. His expression became even more kind, and he said in an old-fashioned British accent, "Hello, Miss Megan, I'm Jason's butler, Alfred."
When he was about to extend his hand, Megan nodded seriously, "Yes, Ah Fu."
Megan's equipment was all placed in the house. Jason was already familiar with the layout here. He called Alfred in and opened the door of the storage room. The three of them moved things together. To be honest, Megan didn't have much equipment, just goggles, snowshoes, snowboard, poles, gloves and a helmet.
The three of them could take it all at once. Megan locked the door and said to Alfred as she went to the car with the helmet in her arms, "The snacks and treats are delicious."
Alfred laughed and started discussing the texture and taste of the snacks. Once they got in the car, the two children sat together in the back seat. Jason asked, "Have you tried on the equipment to see if it fits?" Megan said, "Well, the helmet is just very heavy."
How heavy is the helmet?
——Like a big-headed bear.
Alfred listened to their conversation and got to know Jason in a new way, and he became more aware of the changes that Megan's appearance had brought to Jason.
Jason trained in the Batcave and gained knowledge in school. He was enthusiastic and cheerful, loved literature, and was full of curiosity and enterprising spirit. When he first came to Wayne Manor, he was tough and wild. Alfred also heard from Bruce that when they first met, Jason was removing the tires of the Batmobile, and after being caught by him, he dared to wave a wrench at him.
Later, Jason studied under Bruce. Every child cannot avoid learning the characteristics of his father, but these things did not cover up his own personality. It can even be said that they gave birth to Jason's personality. He has clear goals, is straightforward and brave. Sometimes he makes reckless mistakes but can correct them in time. When he becomes Robin, he becomes more responsible and empathetic. What makes him so childish?
When Alfred saw Robin casually tilt his head to express confusion in the Batcave one day, he knew then that they must be good friends, and now he was even more certain of it.
If they are not good friends, how can they influence each other?
They talked about something that didn't have much substance, but Jason was always in high spirits. Finally, they huddled together and leaned on the side window to look out. Megan asked, "Is skiing difficult?" She had only thought about skiing before, but had never thought about whether this game was difficult or not, so she asked out of curiosity.
Jason thought about it carefully. This wasn't a difficult task for him. Thanks to the skills he'd developed as a street kid and Robin, his balance and agility far surpassed those of ordinary people. He was able to reach the intermediate slopes in no time. As for the advanced slopes? With the ski instructor watching closely, his training time was too short, and he wasn't allowed to use them. So what about Megan?
"I don't know if you're good at it, but I'll accompany you and try to adapt and become proficient in it. If you really don't like it or you can't learn it, then we can try other sports."
He would not deliberately coax Megan by telling her that skiing is not difficult and that she can definitely learn it. This is something that can only be learned through personal practice, but they have other options and do not necessarily have to stick to skiing.
Megan nodded, "Oh, I might fall." She herself knew this because when she was in Arkham, it snowed and the ground was slippery, so she would fall.
Jason tilted his head to look at Megan. She was still young, so her eyes still looked round. Her green eyes were clear and watery, reflecting people brightly. There was calmness in them, without any fear at all. Her Majesty the Little Bear knew the dangers, but was still eager to try and conquer the ski resort.
He blinked and said briskly, "Then I'll teach you a few tricks so you won't fall."
They went to a ski resort open to the public, but considering that Megan didn't like too many people, they had a small separate venue - an outdoor area with a small slope and a professional ski instructor, which was the best configuration for beginners.
Alfred carried the two children's equipment to the nearby venue. Some of the equipment they didn't need today could be stored directly, so they didn't have to bring equipment every time they came and take it away when they left. He watched the ski instructor come to check whether their equipment was complete and qualified, and said to the two children, "Sorry, I have something else to do, so I'll leave first. Call me in advance when you come back."
"Miss Megan, I wish you and Master Jason a happy time." He smiled slightly. "When I come to pick you up this afternoon, I will bring delicious snacks and a feast. Perhaps you have any suggestions?"
They must have expended a lot of energy after a day of playing, and the food at the ski resort was not very good. They would probably have to make do with fast food at noon, and dinner would not be good if they did not eat well. Alfred had already thought of the menu, and when he came to pick them up, he would pack it in an insulated box and bring it with him.
Jason suddenly became excited, "I definitely want braised pork!" He was absolutely sure that the butler would make it for him.
Megan looked at them repeatedly, and finally decided to give her own suggestion, "Cheese baked prawns and lamb chops, and I want milk."
Alfred smiled and agreed. He slowly walked out of the venue and turned around to see Jason and Megan talking to each other. They were very close but there was no ambiguity at all. Then they began to put on their equipment. He didn't look back and turned away.
Indoors, Jason put the goggles on Megan. Seeing that she was still a little reluctant to wear a helmet, he said, "It's to protect you, little bear. A little bear who pays attention to safety is a good little bear."
The author has something to say:
Kaka (falls to the ground) As for the extra chapters, I can basically only update 3,000 words a day. If I update the extra chapters, I may not be able to take care of the main text. So when I have inspiration and type very quickly, I will write the main text and the extra chapters together so as not to delay the update of the main text.
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