The famous detective in the comic world

Chapter 239 The Idea of ​​the Smiling Shark
"Oh, young man...you don't understand the black market business at all." Smiling Shark's eyes narrowed slightly, looking even more terrifying, and the corners of his mouth even grinned slightly, as if half of his head was about to split open: " Some things just can't be basked in the sun...Like me. A monster like me knows what people think, I don't really care that much what people say about me - say I'm some kind of urban legend, some kind of demon from hell ...It doesn't matter. What I care about most is the reputation of Gaslamp Market. So I have no interest in expansion, please help me thank Red Hood and Lord Osborne for their kindness, and I will definitely give you a gift someday."

"However, Lord Laughing Shark." He still did not give up: "This will not affect the reputation of Gaslamp Market. You can even change the name and let others run the business. Of course, all decisions are still in your hands. You are still the emperor of this underground world."

"You don't understand me, kid." Laughing Shark laughed, his tone seemed gentle yet cruel: "The Gaslight Market is the only one, and there is no branch. This is our pride, and also the pride of New York's black market industry... …Maybe it’s a little old, and you think it’s not up to date, but believe me, I’ve watched it over the years and realized more deeply how correct the business philosophy of the past 200 years is here... something that cannot be seen , just can’t see the light.”

"Please think again, Mr. Smiling Shark. You are the black market with the longest history in New York. Don't you feel unwilling to see new black markets rising one after another? We can work together to push you to the throne! From now on, New York It may even be no longer the eight major families, but the nine major families-the penguin from Gotham can also share a part of it with you! In this way, you don’t have to hide it anymore and appear in front of everyone. Isn't it good? You can still make more money, and with our help, it will be no problem to successfully create a clean identity for you! If you mind your face, Mr. Osborne's genetic technology can -"

"——I'm actually very satisfied with my face, kid. I don't take it out just because I'm afraid of scaring others...and affecting the image of Gaslamp Market." Laughing Shark chuckled softly: "If possible, I might even Don't want you guys to know that I'm the one who rules this place, because a shark doesn't really go well with gaslight, does it? As for business, thank you for your concern. There's a lot of new black markets, and it's nice...but I still don't agree with them The practice of opening the market in broad daylight, without hiding the entrance, just open it so swaggeringly?"

Speaking of this, the smiling shark paused, and then sneered: "In my opinion, this is an over-inflated self-confidence, and they don't care about long-term business practices. They didn't even want to make it a multi-generation effort. Inherited golden signboards... This kind of business will not last long. Now that they have an umbrella, what can they do? Their decline can happen at any time, and what I have always wanted to avoid is that Gaslamp Market also falls into that tragic situation."

It turns out that Smiling Shark still cares about his own image... But the main reason is that he is afraid that the operation of the black market of gas lamps will be affected.

He Nan listened in his heart, thinking secretly.

Also, the smiling shark may not have much ambition...

... Or, to put it simply, it is wiser.

He didn't think it was a good thing that he and Gaslamp Fair were too famous.

In his opinion, this is not news that should be spread. Things that belong to the shadows should hide in them honestly, and don't always think about standing in front of the stage.

...This is completely different from the concept of gangsters such as Jinbin and Penguin.

"Times have changed, Mr. Smiling Shark." The leader sighed helplessly and insisted on persuading him: "We have always respected the tradition of the Gaslight Market, and have been trying to develop more in-depth cooperation with you. We can fully control In this city, don’t you think the superheroes here are really in the way? There are also SHIELD and the police who are talking like lions all day long? We have given them too much. Now with Mr. Osborne, we can use Take these back little by little, and rebuild a set of underground rules that are more suitable for us. Those who join this plan first can get the most rewards! In the future, this city can completely become a city of crime, and you don’t have to always work hard Who else is an unstable factor! You can’t let New York remain so impure, can you?”

"It's you guys who've been trying to make New York the capital of crime, not some old dude like me who's been quietly in the shadows. Of course, it doesn't matter whether it's rational or not. I never touch politics, I just We will support whoever we know is in power. We will never step on anyone who loses power. You say that times have changed, but Gaslight Fair will not. We will not be abandoned by the times, because the past 200 years Condoms are all feasible... We just want to sell some goods quietly. Please be... forgive me."

Having said that, the smiling shark glanced at everyone in the Hood Gang.

Then speak again.

"Of course we'll help with small things like searchlights, no problem—but if you expect us to join such a grand plan, I'm sorry I can't do it." Smiling Shark stared at him, and said slowly: "The gas lamp market will never stop. Neutral ... of course, in principle."

"Then it's time to break the rules," he insisted.

"That depends on the principle." Smiling Shark smiled: "As I said just now, things like searchlights are meant to pay respect to our new mayor. I'm breaking the rules here. But The mayor will not want my side to pay infinite respect, will he? If it really reaches that point, the attractive place of the Gaslamp Market will no longer exist. It will easily disappear into the dust like other black markets ..."

"But, my lord Smiley Shark, superheroes don't think so."

"Oh, superheroes are human too, and human beings have different ideas, and of course they may not agree...but that's okay. We can only hope they understand. Gaslamp Fair was founded in the hope that all those who walk in the shadows will If you need us, if you have anything you can’t get, come here to have a look. In the beginning? Including pirates, slave traders, killers, thieves and other disgraceful people, they will come here to sell their stolen goods... Later, the Royal Navy, public security Officers...they will patronize too. And now, this includes superheroes and super criminals, even the government and the police - if we join your plan, it will not only violate our principle of eternal neutrality, but also violate another important rule. "

(End of this chapter)