[British and American] Jason Wayne's Struggle

Ancient One told Jason that after he was discharged from the hospital, he could go to 177A Bleecker Street in the center of Greenwich Village in New York every Saturday and Sunday morning to learn magic from her. That was the Holy of Holies of the Sorcerer Supreme in New York.

Jason wrote with a puzzled look: "I can only study with you on weekends? This means that your school is not a full-time system, so what should I do during the rest of the time?"

"Do what you need to do. You are only 19 years old and already have an identity that allows you to walk in the sun. I hope you can rent a house in New York, restudy for the SAT and SAT2 or ACT, and go to a good university. This will help you."

Jason was a little surprised. He shook his head and quickly wrote in his notebook: "My knowledge of mechanics and computers is comparable to that of a doctor. Studying is meaningless to me."

His main job now is the boss of the Gotham gang, and he doesn't need a diploma to do this job.

"It will help. You must go to college. I know you want to change Gotham, so accumulating more knowledge can help you avoid many detours. I can arrange for you to have a teacher who can teach you how to better understand the world and change Gotham. But the premise is that you have to accumulate knowledge. He won't have the patience to teach you how to learn the basics."

Ancient One tells Jason that both Talia and she want him to go to college.

You should know that applying to a good university also requires looking at GPA (grade point average). The GPA of the identity that Talia arranged for him was very good, enough for him to apply to a good university after taking exams such as SAT, SAT2 or ACT.

Jason knew that what Ancient One said was right. The knowledge he now possessed was only beneficial for killing and fighting. If he just acted as the Red Hood and continued to kill to stop those criminals, he could indeed control crime, but he could not solve the problem fundamentally.

If he wants to go further and seek ways to change Gotham, learning is a more feasible path. In this world, only the wise can see further.

And Jason wasn't afraid of retaking the test or applying to college; he had confidence in his own mind.

"I know you can't let go of Gotham."

Some people call you the Prince of Gotham.

Ancient One stroked Jason's face, a trace of compassion flashed across his eyes: "But your life cannot only be in Gotham."

Jason was stunned for a moment, and after a while, he gestured with sign language.

"teacher."

He now believed that Gu Yi had good intentions towards him, and he was willing to acknowledge him as his teacher.

……

Jason was walking and eating a box of Texas strawberries that Nurse Sharon had washed for him. He had an Iron Man balloon tied to his arm, a cool camouflage backpack on his back, and sunglasses on his face. He was tall, had long legs, and had golden proportions. He exuded the youthfulness of a 19-year-old boy, and there was a bald sister with a good temperament beside him.

If such a person walks on the streets of New York, he will definitely get people turning their heads to look at him.

It is no exaggeration to say that in the 20 minutes since he left the hospital, he has received at least 3 notes, 2 from women and 1 from a man.

Jason turned around and asked Gu Yi: "Are all New Yorkers so enthusiastic?"

He can speak now, but he can't speak loudly or too much, otherwise his throat will still feel uncomfortable. His voice is low and hoarse, but not to the point of being unpleasant. It can be seen that the doctor who performed the operation really tried his best.

Gu Yi calmly replied: "Receiving the note has nothing to do with the region. It's your personal reason."

Jason: "..."

He really felt that New Yorkers were very welcoming, because when he was discharged from the hospital, he not only received strawberries, but the doctors who had raised money for his ICU stay also came over to pat him on the shoulders, telling him to be careful in the future and not to let them see Jason walking sideways into the hospital again.

Then Dr. Green from the interventional department praised the cool tattoo on his chest and asked him where he got it. They then exchanged phone numbers and Dr. Christine Palmer gave him a hug.

Their concerned looks made Jason feel warm inside. He has always had a good impression of the profession of doctor because doctors are knowledgeable and can save lives. When he was a homeless street kid in Crime Alley, he received help from Dr. Leslie, which made him think that most of the people in this group are good people.

This is also the reason why he rushed to Ethiopia without hesitation when he learned that his biological mother was a doctor, and did not even think of doubting the character of the woman who abandoned her young son.

The existence of Sheila Haywood made Jason realize that even among the angels in white there are bad guys, but now, because of the kindness of these doctors, Jason's favorable impression of this profession has risen again.

What Jason didn't know was that his appearance and his behavior of reading after he regained consciousness and helping to take care of the children in the next ward from time to time were also very attractive. If it were someone else, these busy doctors would not make time to send him out of the hospital.

When the doctors learned that Jason was going to live in New York and prepare for college entrance exams, they all recommended schools to Jason. This is because this hospital is the leader in the New York medical system, and these doctors are naturally all top students who graduated from top universities. One is from Harvard Medical School, another is from Yale, and another is from the University of Pennsylvania.

Jason replied shyly, "I plan to apply to Columbia University. I have longed to study law and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences there."

Ancient One said that after he was admitted to university, he would recommend him a teacher who could help him better understand and change Gotham, but the prerequisite was that he had sufficient knowledge of politics, law, economics, and history.

It just so happened that Columbia University is an Ivy League school and is located in New York. Jason felt that this school was quite suitable. As for the behavior of choosing a prestigious school, it came from Jason's confidence as a top student.

He believed that with his abilities, even if he was no longer Jason Todd, who won the IMO gold medal and the World Figure Skating Championships gold medal, he could still enter a prestigious school again.

Christine was pleasantly surprised: "Stephen and I are also from Columbia University. If you need, we can write you a letter of introduction."

Alumni culture is very popular in the United States. If a young person can get a letter of recommendation from an outstanding alumnus or a well-known figure in society, he or she will have a better chance of getting into a prestigious school.

Jason expressed his gratitude to them again and gave them some cookies as a thank-you gift, which he had borrowed from Gu Yi the day before he was discharged. Only then was he discharged from the hospital in a good mood.

This was definitely the happiest time he had ever been discharged from the hospital.

"By the way, Ancient One, do I need to make any preparations to learn magic later?"

When Jason turned around, Ancient One was no longer beside him. He was silent for two seconds, probably because he himself was not as good as Batman and could not turn around, so he was not surprised at Ancient One's sudden disappearance.

At this moment, a golden-red figure crossed the sky. The people around looked up and pointed upwards, whispering excitedly.

That's Iron Man.

New York, the metropolis with the highest density of superheroes in the world and the second highest density of superheroes after Gotham, is prosperous, bustling, and full of surprises and accidents.

Jason has many acquaintances in this city. His former good friend Sunny's home is in Queens, New York, but she is currently studying at the business school of the University at Buffalo, State University of New York, and usually stays in Buffalo.

And there is Butt, who has now joined the Boston Celtics and played a friendly game at Madison Square Garden a few days ago.

Xavier School for Gifted Youngsters is located at Xavier Manor, 1407 Graymagin Road, in the heart of Salem, Westchester County, New York City.

Kingpin, with whom he had done business, is the biggest gangster in the United States and usually resides in New York.

Jason held the strawberries in his hands and looked at the sky. After a while, he smiled and walked forward with his suitcase.

19-year-old Jason said hello to the city silently.

Hello, New York.

Talia transferred his enrollment to Midtown Technical High School, and Jason is now a senior. However, it is the end of December now, and most people are at home enjoying the leisure time after Christmas. School will not start until after the holidays.

The house he rented was located in Forest Hills, Queens. According to investigation, the landlords were a gentle middle-aged couple. The husband, Ben Parker, was a technician at an automobile company, and May Parker was a nurse.

Jason found his destination according to the map and rang the doorbell. He heard footsteps from inside. They sounded very light, so the person coming should be just a child.

The door opened, and a little boy with brown hair and brown eyes, who looked no more than ten years old, poked his head out. He had round eyes and looked particularly innocent, and his voice was a little soft.

"Hi, sir, what can I do for you?"

Jason squatted down and said in a friendly manner, "Hello, I'm Jason Nigem Pennyworth, and I have an appointment with Ms. May Parker to view the house today."

The child said "oh", turned around and shouted: "Mei, I'm looking for you!"

A lady who looked to be in her thirties and had a great figure came running out. She greeted Jason gently, "Hello, Mr. Pennyworth."

Jason nodded: "Just call me Jason."

"Then you can call me Mei too. This is my nephew, Peter, Peter, call someone quickly."

Peter whispered "Hello". Jason was always gentle with children. He rummaged in his pocket, took out a piece of candy and handed it over.

"Hello, littleone."

Mr. Pennyworth's voice was a little hoarse, but he looked very handsome when he smiled, especially his eyes, which were like turquoise. The 11-year-old Peter looked at his aunt, took the candy after her nod, and lowered his head shyly.

Mei pushed his back and asked him to go back to the restaurant.

"Peter, go have breakfast, the school bus will be here to pick you up soon."

Peter walked away obediently, but halfway through he turned back and watched his aunt talking to Mr. Pennyworth.

The new tenant is really tall and handsome...

Jason had already negotiated the rent with Mei over the phone and paid a deposit in advance. Now he followed Mei to see if there were any problems with the house, which he would live in for at least several years (he would go to college in New York).

The Parkers live on the third floor, in an apartment with an elevator. Next door is the house for rent, an ordinary one-bedroom residence with a private bathroom and kitchen. The furniture is quite complete, including a bed, dining table, and chairs.

The TV, oven, water heater and other appliances look a bit old, but they are all functional, and the house is very clean, so you can move in right away.

Jason plans to buy a large sofa, two new bookshelves, a new washing machine, and move in a few potted green plants.

Anyway, he is not short of money. Jason's salary for managing the oil fields for the Aug family was not low, plus the business commission for contacting Jin Bing to do business for the Assassin's League. Excluding the cost of purchasing and maintaining equipment, he has nearly 10 million US dollars in working capital on hand.

He also owns 5% of the shares of Stark Industries' energy division. After Iron Man discovered new elements and developed clean energy two years ago, the value of this stock doubled. The dividends alone are enough for Jason to live a carefree life every year.

Apart from this, Jason didn't say that he would ignore Gotham in the future. His influence in the East District of Gotham has been established, and drug dealers have to pay him 40% of their profits on a regular basis. Ancient One said that she would first teach Jason the ability of space teleportation, so he can travel back and forth between the two cities in the future.

However, most of the money earned there will be invested in the orphanage in Crime Alley. Jason has to make sure the children are well fed and clothed, and have access to school. There are also some widows, widowers, and disabled people who need help.

Just before his confrontation with Batman, he had conquered a black street, driven out the gangsters, killed those who refused to obey, and was going to hire a construction team to renovate the place, which would provide many jobs for Crime Alley. As long as those people abided by Jason's rules, Jason would ensure that they could survive by doing decent work.

Having achieved Jason's status, he is no longer just himself. Many people depend on him for their livelihood. Many people call him the "New Godfather of Crime Alley". Children worship him and teenagers admire him.

After typing away on the computer, Jason sighed, "I'll ask Ancient One for help this Saturday and go back to Gotham for a stroll. Those criminals need to be tapped regularly."

He recorded his recent income and expenditure in a small notebook.

"Oh, by the way, let's buy a motorcycle so that we can go to school more conveniently."

Jason felt that his life experience was quite unique, considering that he had been married, divorced, had children, and even became a gang leader in Gotham. But now he had to start high school all over again.

The phone rang and Jason picked it up, speaking fluent Arabic.

"Isn't it only six in the morning over there? You're up so early... Well, I've found a place to stay... Ancient One treats me well... Yes, I plan to apply to Columbia University... Thank you, you too. How is Damian doing recently? Did you receive Mr. Freeze's head? It's my Christmas present to him..."

The night was getting darker, but at this moment, Jason did not feel lonely.

"Um? It hasn't come yet. Maybe it's because I've been staying up late fighting too much recently, plus I lost too much blood a while ago, so the time has been pushed back... I don't need you to send me supplements! Really! I don't want to take supplements either!"

Others may not believe it if I tell them, but the biggest headache for Gotham gangster Red Hood right now is not that the Penguin is causing trouble, or that Black Mask is trying to seize territory, but that his ex-husband or ex-wife is overly concerned about his health.

"Thalia! I'm glad you care about me, but can you please stop caring about whether my period is regular or whether my endocrine system is abnormal... I don't want to talk to you about whether tampons are useful, not at all!"