Chapter 6 - Ch: 141-146

Chapter 141: Date with Aunt May and Prank Spider-Man

The luxurious Hilton Hotel.

This is a property of the Morgan Family. When Gorgonfell last time, they also took the opportunity to gobble up a lot of business.

Every day, a large number of young and beautiful models are stationed here. Behind the glamour, they suffer daily abuse.

To become famous and rise in status, they need resources provided by Hollywood, which is controlled by the Morgan Family.

The models here are not low-class streetwalkers; their schedules are packed every day, requiring them to learn various skills.

This is so they can be better packaged to please businessmen and councilmen old enough to be their fathers or Grandpas.

Ando Ha found two top-tier escorts to entertain Councilman Stern, not just to retaliate against Steve for taking Christine.

The old fox, Councilman Stern, has now been promoted to speaker, backed by the Rothschild Family, thriving in his career.

Coupled with his identity as a HYDRA member, he is even more at home in Congress. He arranges for his students to take gilded positions in various states, and in the future, he may very well advance further.

Since the other party wasn't speaking, he couldn't be bothered to ask; good food and drink were enough.

Negotiation is an art; whoever speaks first is in a passive position.

Ando Ha was not in a hurry. To become an heir, he had fought his way out of the internal struggles among family members. The power struggles in large families were more brutal and bloody than a clash of swords.

There was no retreat; the winner took all, the loser lost everything.

After three rounds of drinks, Ando Ha finally sighed.

"Uncle, I see Captain America is very popular lately. I wonder if he has any plans for a sequel?"

Ando Ha chose a roundabout approach. It was unrealistic to offend Captain America directly. Captain America was just a front; the real opponent was S.H.I.E.L.D.!

"I don't know. He's under his wife's thumb. Even Furycan't do anything about him."

Stern skillfully took advantage. Taking advantage of someone's hospitality? Not a chance!

"Oh? So he's doing very well. I was planning to discuss a sequel with him.

You know, the President has been pushing this 'Black Lives Matter' thing and even mandated that all companies establish 'diversity departments.'

This is giving us a headache. We're not making money, and everyone's wallets aren't exactly overflowing."

Ando Ha's words also carried a subtle accusation. Everyone knew the President was a puppet. This current President was a white glove for the Rothschild Family.

Stern was unconcerned. He had no idea what kind of destruction twisted diversity would wreak on the existing system.

He himself was a beneficiary, dividing ignorant citizens into different camps, breaking the pattern of solid voting blocs and swing states, and building a brand new voting machine!

The most important thing was to dissolve Steve's idol halo. A person with too much prestige is not good.

Your achievements overshadow your Master; what do you want to do?

"You don't need to worry about that. Your father will handle it. Come, come, we haven't drunk together in a long time. Let's have one!"

Stern vaguely guessed what was going on. It was nothing more than wanting to get in touch with Captain America. Whether it was to cooperate or deal with Captain America, it had nothing to do with him.

Pierce's warning was still vivid: do nothing, wait for the opponent to make a mistake!

"Old fox!"

Ando Ha cursed under his breath, but a smile was plastered on his face as he clinked glasses with the other party.

"Speaking of which, Uncle, do you know why S.H.I.E.L.D. has been making so many arrests nationwide recently?"

"The assassination of Steve failed, and his wife is angry and embarrassed. They plan to use this method to deter others. It has nothing to do with us."

Stern's tone shifted, and a glint flashed in his murky eyes.

"This wasn't your doing, was it? If so, you'd better be careful. Hill is a female butcher; she doesn't care who is behind you!"

His words were somewhat gloating, yet they were also a warning, making it impossible to get angry, otherwise one would seem petty.

"Haha, of course not. I have no interest in that kind of business. If it were girls from Siberia, I'd be interested, but those barbarians, I find them vulgar!"

Ando Ha would never admit it. No, it had absolutely nothing to do with him!

"That's good. Kid, I watched you grow up. Sometimes you need to be patient. Don't look at how well he's doing now.

Heh heh, how long can he be successful after offending so many people? This World is still yours. You're either at the dinner table or on the menu!"

Stern enlightened the other party with a remark. He couldn't be bothered to ask what the other party intended to do and got up and left accompanied by the two models.

Only Ando Ha remained, his eyes flickering as he pondered the other's words.

"Hmph, if that's the case, then I'll wait a little longer. Steve, don't let me find your weakness, or I'll make sure you die a terrible death!"

--

One day later.

Peter went home early after school, even postponing his date with the landlady's daughter. However, as compensation, he planned to bring her to the wedding banquet.

His goddess, Mary Jane, was getting closer and closer to his good friend Harry, and Harry, being rich, spent money like water, directly winning over Mary Jane.

Knowing it was hopeless, Peter remembered the advice from Mei and Captain, and gave up on Mary Jane, turning instead to try dating Ursula.

She was a girl whose eyes were filled with love for him. Although not beautiful, she was kind-hearted and a great cook.

The landlord initially disagreed, but when he heard that Peter was appreciated by Captain America and even helped edit movies, responsible for editing and poster work,

With a formal job and stable income, he allowed his daughter to date Peter.

However, he warned Peter not to have children before marriage, otherwise, he would surely give him a good beating!

"Mei, I'm home. Has Captain arrived? Ursula is here too."

"Oh! Hurry and tidy up, Captain and I are in the kitchen."

Mei's voice was a little hurried, and she seemed to be rushing to clear the dishes, with the range hood turned up to maximum.

Steve, however, walked out with a calm expression, smiling and greeting them.

"Hello, Peter. You must be Ursula, right? You and Peterare really a good match!"

"Oh! Thank you, Captain, thank you so much."

Ursula was so happy she felt like she could fly. Her liking for Peter was simple and pure.

Mary Jane only chose to be with Peter after learning his identity as Spider-Man; that was vanity.

It's not to say Mary Jane was a 'bitch,' but rather, given a girl with sound values and one with unsound values, everyone knows which one they would choose.

"I'll go to the kitchen and help Mei."

Ursula was about to help but was stopped by Steve.

"No need to rush. You can make coffee for me and Peter, and tidy up Peter's room while you're at it.

Peter, you've grown up. You need to learn to tidy your own room. Don't let Mei take care of you.

If you don't know how to tidy up, then learn. If you can't learn...

Then congratulations, you still have an understanding and virtuous girlfriend to tidy up for you."

"Oh, okay, I'll go now."

Ursula was a little embarrassed by what was said and fumbled to make coffee.

This was actually to buy Mei some time, and incidentally, to give Spider-Man a good scolding from an elder.

Just one word: satisfying!

Peter was a little embarrassed by what was said. He didn't refute it; perhaps he really did need to tidy up.

He reached behind his head and scratched it, revealing an awkward yet polite smile.

The two sat down, and Ursula served coffee.

"How have you been doing lately?"

Steve picked up his coffee. He had recovered long ago; he just didn't know if Mei still had the energy.

"Everything's good. Regarding what you said about building a website, I've already designed a firewall to defend against hacker attacks, which is more practical than software companies."

Peter began to talk voluminously. Even as Spider-Man, he hadn't forgotten his main job.

After filming the movie, Steve had someone create a video website and partnered with Horn Daily.

Referencing a certain ByteDance company's approach, they began to promote it.

It was also the time when smartphones were appearing, and Nokia had only recently died out.

They bypassed traditional media and Facebook to build their own media platform, breaking the information cocoons that the chaebols had painstakingly created.

This was more conducive to maintaining his reputation. When there was something to announce or respond to, this platform would be very useful.

Currently, the main focus was on spending money to attract traffic and incorporating the 'Pinduoduo' model of promoting and inviting people for cash. That 'cut a deal' could be redeemed, but the result was that it could never be withdrawn, which fooled many people!

Although many people scoffed at it, it was indeed simple, crude, and effective!

Peter spoke, and Steve listened.

Unbeknownst to them, dinner was already ready.

Mei walked out with a flushed face, still wearing an apron, giving Steve a glare, and greeted Peter and Ursula.

"You two eat first. I'm going to take a shower; I smell of cooking oil."

If it wasn't to cover up other smells, why would she need to go to the bathroom? And it wasn't even time for a shower now.

Only Steve knew why, but he didn't say.

"Come, eat first."

Looking at Steve, who was greeting them like the Master of the house, Peter always had a strange feeling, but he couldn't quite put his finger on why.

Before long, Mei came out.

She looked younger than before. If you didn't know what a beautiful and elegant older woman looked like, just look at her.

"It seems you two had a very pleasant chat."

"Yes, I said your apple pie is delicious."

Steve winked. This was their secret.

Mei gave him a charming glance and proactively got him a piece of apple pie.

"If it's delicious, eat more."

The two exchanged glances. Anyone who wasn't blind could tell there was definitely some kind of relationship between them.

Peter was a little speechless. He had originally wondered if he was letting a wolf into the house. Now, it seemed the wolf had come!

He really had come!

Mei didn't interact much further. Instead, she started chatting with Ursula about Peter's embarrassing childhood stories.

The family laughed joyfully, with only Peter feeling awkward in his spot.

Fortunately, no matter how much Maguire was ridiculed, even if he turned dark, he would only sprinkle some ash in your eyes.

Looking at the time, Steve said to Mei.

"It's almost time to go to the movies. Peter, you two make your own plans."

"I'll go change."

Mei smiled and entered the bedroom. Adults on a date can decide for themselves; there's no need to report to anyone. Whatever they want to do is fine.

Peter looked suspiciously at Mei's retreating figure, then at Steve's smiling face.

"Captain, if I'm not mistaken, you and Mei..."

Before he could finish, Steve interrupted him.

"You guessed right."

This left Peter completely flustered. No, you're the Captain, and you answered so directly!

Without even a hint of embarrassment, how could he be so shameless!

"You already have a wife, don't you!"

Peter tried to remind Captain of the key point. The key point wasn't the date; the key point was that he was already married.

"Yes, and more than one. What, do you also want to marry a few more wives? Then you'll have to ask Ursulaif she agrees."

Steve shifted the blame, deliberately leading Peterastray.

Sure enough, Ursula, who had been smiling moments before, immediately transformed into a savage woman, reaching out and pinching Peter's ear.

"Peter, if I remember correctly, you said you only loved me."

"That's right, and I still do. I don't have that idea. I swear, I really don't.

If I had that idea, may I be struck by lightning!"

No sooner had Peter spoken than there was a clap of thunder outside!

Such a coincidence?

Ursula looked at Peter suspiciously. Was it really such a coincidence? Could it be that God was warning him for being dishonest?

Steve silently put away mjolnir. He could control lightning, but only through the hammer; he couldn't do it himself.

It could be understood as a skill that came with the weapon, unrelated to him personally.

Peter had no idea that Steve was playing a trick in the dark. He never expected that the seemingly upright Steve would also do bad things!

How despicable!

"Ahem, Ursula, you can take him into the room.

Listen to me, give Peter some face when others are around.

If you're angry, wait until you're back in the room, when it's just the two of you. You can vent however you want.

Here, take this."

Steve took out a golf club, nobody knew from where.

Peter's eyelids twitched violently a few times, and he said somewhat awkwardly.

"Ursula, don't listen to Captain. This will kill someone!

You've always been a kind, gentle, and virtuous girl. I love you very much, I really do.

Look, today is Mary Jane's birthday, and I didn't even go. I brought you back to see Mei and Captain, so you know how much I love you."

Peter had managed to think quickly in a crisis. Men truly unleash unprecedented potential under pressure.

"Really? Peter, you still remember Mary Jane's birthday. I'm so touched.

Come, let's go to your room. I have so much to tell you."

Ursula smiled and pulled Peter towards the bedroom, her face full of tenderness. If one could ignore the golf club in her hand, she would have been even more virtuous!

Bang!

The room door closed, and Peter's screams immediately echoed from inside.

"Oh! Darling, not the face!

Ah! It hurts, no! Please, stop!"

Mei came out wearing a dress and high heels, showcasing her mature and sexy charm to the fullest. With a lingering hint of spring in her eyes, she looked at Steve with a captivating gaze.

"What happened to them? Why is Peter screaming so terribly?"

She had no idea Steve had played a trick. It was just a prank!

"It's nothing, don't worry, my dear. Let's go on our date. I can't wait."

"You still say that, you brute!"

The two walked out of the apartment hand in hand, chatting and laughing, while Peter's pained screams continued to echo!

Chapter 142 Tell Me Do You Like Me

Half a month later, taking advantage of Mei's relatives visiting, she took a well-deserved break.

However, Polaris and White Queen suffered. They had just gotten a chance to rest, and before they could catch their breath, they had to enter a mode of frantic overtime again.

There was no other way; they had to bring in a new person to help share the workload, otherwise, they really couldn't handle it.

Because they were wives, they received automatic benefits from the system, possessing Super Soldier physiques. But even so, they were no match for Captain America, who had undergone three serum evolutions.

Zhao Hailun Technology Company.

Due to Betty's maternity leave, recently only Zhao Hailun was at the company overseeing research and development.

Though called a company, it didn't have many operations; its main responsibility was to research and develop nanotechnology.

Recent technological breakthroughs had been achieved, and it was now ready for final clinical trials.

The project, known as the 'Regeneration Cradle,' was a technology for rapid recovery and scarless healing.

Typical gunshot wounds, which could remove a large chunk of flesh, would normally require one to two months of recuperation to heal.

But if the Regeneration Cradle technology was used, the injury could be fully healed within two hours, with no side effects!

It replicated cells, using the blueprint within the cells as a basis to print out the missing parts, achieving rapid filling according to the framework.

Steve brought White Queen and Jean Grey here for an inspection. Polaris didn't come; she was too tired and chose to sleep in the Villa to replenish her energy.

Jean Grey and White Queen had the best relationship, so it was a good opportunity for Jean to accompany her out for a change of scenery.

Steve had never given up on improving his relationship with Jean Grey. He wasn't just attracted to her body; he also wanted to stabilize her emotions and help her develop her abilities.

As one of the strongest Mutants, Jean Grey had many abilities.

Telekinesis, mental reading, telepathy, and sensing. Her ultimate move, the Phoenix Force, could easily destroy an entire continent!

If unleashed at full power, destroying a Planet wouldn't be an issue, but the side effects were significant, and she might not be able to return to human form.

But even without her ultimate move, Jean Grey was definitely on par with Scarlet Witch Wanda.

Her combat power was off the charts, her figure was also top-tier, and her beauty was among the best.

One might ask, with such a beautiful, powerful, and shapely woman right in front of you, would you pursue her or not?

"Steve, why are you here?"

Zhao Hailun changed into her lab coat, and with her glasses on, she exuded a pure, girl-next-door charm.

Her eyes lit up when she saw Captain America, but she quickly put on a nonchalant expression. Her eyes kept glancing at him, but when Steve looked over, she quickly pretended to be looking at the tablet in her hand.

This scene made both White Queen and Jean Greysmile. Another woman completely smitten!

White Queen was very proud because Steve was her husband, and with such an excellent husband, she naturally showed pride.

Jean Grey found it very amusing. She didn't consider Steve her boyfriend, but they were infinitely close.

If he wasn't her boyfriend, then why the daily goodnight kiss?

Everyone knew Zhao Hailun's feelings, only she herself pretended not to know. Excellent men were very attractive to women.

Even female researchers immersed in their work had needs and longed for love.

Steve perfectly matched Zhao Hailun's criteria: tall, handsome, strong, humorous, and she also liked him very much.

The only drawback was perhaps that he was the husband of her good friend and bestie.

This made her conflicted, somewhat unsure whether she should make a move.

Actually, being a little selfish, she could totally make a move. Happiness was something you had to seize for yourself!

Good men were few, but bad women were too many. If she didn't act soon, she would regret it later.

After encountering such a high-quality man like Steve, even when Zhao Hailun looked at other men, she would unconsciously compare them to Steve.

The comparison would always show that others couldn't match Steve's excellence in anything. Occasionally there would be bright spots, but overall, Steve was still superior!

Don't meet Steve, or you'll regret it your whole life!

Marry him and be lucky for life; don't marry him and regret it for life.

"I heard your research recently made a major breakthrough. I came to congratulate you and see you."

Steve smiled and extended his hand, showing no awkwardness at all.

In the past, when he went to see Betty, Zhao Hailunwas also in the apartment. She heard everything and knew everything; she just pretended not to hear.

As long as he wasn't awkward, then others would be.

Steve unashamedly did bad things, which made Zhao Hailun, the bystander, incredibly awkward.

"Hmph, do you only come to see me when a project makes a breakthrough?"

Zhao Hailun turned her head away from Steve, pouting, her resentful tone sounding exactly like a deep-seated, complaining woman.

Seemingly realizing her girlish posture and tone, she quickly added, "Since you're here, then come see my latest achievement."

White Queen shook her head, another poor woman hopelessly in love.

In the lab, there was a severely injured patient, seemingly having gone through a fierce firefight, covered in wounds, flesh torn open, a gruesome sight.

Zhao Hailun went to the control panel and tapped a few times.

The machine on the experimental platform began to operate. An instrument similar to a full-body scanner started precise positioning, scanning the patient's cell structure.

The instrument emitted a faint light, which Steveimmediately recognized as ultraviolet, having sterilizing effects.

Several mechanical claws began to repair the injuries. The scabs were reopened, but unusually, no blood overflowed, and the wounds began to heal at a visible speed.

It had the magical sci-fi feel of bringing the dead back to life and regenerating flesh from bone right before their eyes!

"Truly amazing, Hailun, how did you do it?"

Steve offered genuine praise. For an ordinary person to achieve this level, such technology was already fifty years ahead of modern science!

Zhao Hailun proudly raised her head, seemingly enjoying Captain America's praise. Others' praise might be flattery, but Steve's praise was genuine, making her happy for a long time.

"Of course, it's the result of Betty and my hard work together. By the way, where is Betty? I haven't seen her at all.

Pregnant women also need some work to balance their mood; if she's idle, she can easily become depressed."

Zhao Hailun made small talk, at least if Betty was here with her, Steve would visit often.

Sometimes women are very contradictory, wanting to see their loved one but also afraid of them knowing.

But if you really don't see her, she'll blame you for being insensitive!

Heh, Aunt Mei is still the best. She comes when called, goes when dismissed, is considerate, good in bed, and not clingy.

"Let her come when she's more stable. Are you free for lunch? Let's have a meal together."

Steve leaned in and whispered in her ear. This posture was somewhat intimate.

Zhao Hailun felt her ears tingle, wanting to refuse, but didn't know what to say.

"I'm very busy!"

"Is that so!"

Seeing Steve's disappointed expression, her heart felt a surge of excitement. Wasn't it easy to manipulate him?

"But if you treat me to a meal, then I'll have time. No drinking, though; I can't get drunk, and you're not planning anything good."

Watching Zhao Hailun, who was smugly pleased with herself, thinking she had him wrapped around her finger, she didn't realize she was dealing with a Casanova who had been tutored by many beautiful and alluring women.

His earlier disappointed expression was merely a deliberate act to satisfy her contradictory inner feelings.

Poor Zhao Hailun, completely played like a fiddle without even knowing it.

[Zhao Hailun's favorability towards you is 80. Currently in a safe period. You can try to move her, or get her drunk. If you make it a done deal, it will be hard for her to refuse you.]

Hiss!

System, can you be more serious!

But this information prompt is really useful, much like having a guide when you're at a loss.

It's hard to imagine the loyal, righteous, and brave Captain America neglecting serious matters to chase women.

Have I fought wars my whole life just to not enjoy myself properly?

"Darling, Jean Grey and I are going to look around. You're on your own for lunch."

White Queen quickly provided an assist. She was eager to get Zhao Hailun involved.

Having witnessed her intelligence, she thought Zhao Hailun was excellent and would make a great sister.

This type of woman, solely focused on scientific research, was the purest, without too much messy drama, and very easy to get along with.

"Then you two be careful."

Steve enjoyed White Queen's farewell kiss and watched them leave.

Zhao Hailun rolled her eyes, looking quite speechless.

"Are you and your wives all on such good terms?"

This question had a hint of probing. How good their relationship was could be seen from their usual interactions.

If it was merely the so-called two-hour relationship that made them so close, Zhao Hailun would never believe it. There had to be a lot of tricks involved.

She probed because she wanted to integrate herself into their group.

Just Emma, whom she had just met, had a net worth of nearly ten billion. She was a bona fide beautiful heiress!

Young, beautiful, good figure, excellent temperament, fair-skinned, and pretty. She would be a hot commodity anywhere.

To put it bluntly, if Emma was willing, the men who would grovel at her feet could line up from New York to Los Angeles on the East Coast!

But why would such an excellent woman be willing to share Captain America with others?

There must be something fishy going on.

"Yes, every one of them is this good, because I am sincere with them.

I don't go to nightclubs alone; if I go, I take them with me.

I don't go to clubs or hotels; I don't like that kind of entertainment. Besides being a bit of a playboy, I have no other flaws."

Steve could say this proudly. Although he was a playboy, he didn't indulge in just any trash, nor did he play the game of only seeking temporary pleasure without caring for forever.

As they chatted, the experimental patient was almost fully repaired.

Even full-body scars could be gradually restored, and the repaired areas showed no difference from the original.

Normally, new flesh growing on injured areas would have white marks, making the difference easily noticeable.

However, injuries repaired with the 'Regeneration Cradle' technology would not show such a distinction. One could imagine, if this technology were to be widely promoted, the income from just cosmetics alone would be immense!

Don't think that women's money is hard to earn, or that women don't have money.

Men conquer the World, working hard outside, and most of the money they earn goes to the women in their families.

Women control vast wealth and cannot resist the temptation of youth and beauty, so they naturally try it.

Watching the progress of the experimental patient, Steve couldn't help but tease, "Hailun, this technology is enough to make you a top billionaire. Congratulations on achieving your wish."

"Even the best technology is still yours! I can't escape your control. The agreement is very clear.

I only have the right to be credited as the inventor; the ownership of the technology is in your wife's hands."

Zhao Hailun gave Captain America a resentful glance. She wasn't angry about the clause, because even if she didn't own it, she would still receive her full share of the profits.

She could indeed lie flat and be a rich woman from then on, but that wasn't what she wanted.

She still wanted to continue exploring nanotechnology. This technology could be applied anywhere, and if integrated with machinery, it would undoubtedly bring about earth-shattering changes.

Imagine pulling out a small object and, with nanotechnology, transforming it into a missile!

Just thinking about it was terrifying!

"In my family, wealth is shared, and spending is not restricted. If there's a large investment, you just need to inform us.

Even if you do nothing, you get a hundred thousand U.S. dollars a month as pocket money, and there's also a dedicated foundation to ensure every child has start-up funds for their growth.

Hailun, I sincerely invite you to join my big family. I like you."

Steve held her soft hand, looking into her eyes with sincerity.

Zhao Hailun felt a little embarrassed under his gaze. She lowered her head, trying to pull her tightly held hand away.

After several failed attempts, she gave up, turning her head away.

"I'm not pretty, nor am I as hot as a model. Why do you like me? Aren't you afraid Betty will find out?"

Seemingly self-deprecating, the core question was still the last one.

She and Betty were good friends and business partners. Both emotionally and logically, she shouldn't have any feelings for Steve; it wasn't right.

"She told me a long time ago that she wanted you to be her sister and that I should try harder.

I'm also very interested in you, but I don't know what you mean.

Hailun, answer me seriously, do you like me or not?

I won't force you. If you don't like me and have another man you like, I'll let go and wish you well.

Now, look at me and tell me your answer!"

Steve was doing this on purpose, just to make her confess.

Playing hard to get?

Sorry, he wasn't falling for that. That was a female Aquaman's trick, useless on him.

If she insisted on doing that, he would just tell her to get lost.

Yes or no, no playing games.

The sudden confession left Zhao Hailun at a loss. She bit her lip, looking at Steve with shy eyes.

"I, I, I don't know what to say. I feel so sorry for Betty."

Chapter 143 Hill and Sharon gave birth to a daughter

So you don't like me then? Sigh, I knew it, you don't like me. It's okay, I hope you're always happy, I wish you happiness."

Steve deliberately put on a dejected expression, voluntarily released Zhao Hailun's soft hand, and prepared to turn and leave.

Seeing Steve act so innocent, not even willing to try.

Zhao Hailun was truly both angry and annoyed, wondering how he managed to win over all those incredibly powerful and beautiful women.

She quickly grabbed Steve's big hand, no longer caring about shyness.

"Who said I don't like you? It's just that you're such a playboy, and you even claim to be Captain America, how stupid!"

"Then will you be my girlfriend?"

Steve's words were truly shameless. He already had several wives, yet he was still asking someone if they would be his girlfriend. Have some decency!

Wrong, this is called being invincible when you're shameless!

Zhao Hailun was so angry she laughed, stomping her high heel on the floor, her pretty face puffed out with indignation.

"Idiot! I don't want to be your girlfriend, I want to be your wife!

I don't want to waste time on romance. Either marry me or leave me!"

This was a plan to go straight to the end, skipping the dating phase and going directly to marriage.

Once married, wouldn't he be free to do whatever he wanted, to do whatever he pleased!

"I will marry you, Hailun, marry me!"

Steve magically produced a bouquet of roses and a gold ring.

Zhao Hailun took the roses, and at the same time, extended her left hand for him to put on the ring, looking at Steve shyly.

"I do."

"Excellent! Hailun, marrying you is my happiness."

Steve was already planning how to "torment" Zhao Hailun tonight, and there was nothing he could do about it.

The serum brought a super strong physique, but also some negative side effects. Negative emotions would be amplified, which was a negative effect.

There were already negative aspects, but some people could suppress them, thereby harnessing the power brought by the serum.

Some people couldn't suppress negative emotions and became slaves dominated by the serum.

After the experiment ended, Zhao Hailun still insisted on collecting all the research data in her hand and encrypting it for Nissa.

As the big financier, Nissa would arrange how this special project would be handled and organized.

It might even become a great weapon, and if not, it could serve as a super money-making tool!

Who doesn't have their ups and downs?

When they came knocking, there would naturally be an exchange of interests.

The two went hand in hand to an outside restaurant for dinner, chatting and romancing.

After dinner, they went to see a movie, a horror and gore film.

Zhao Hailun didn't watch much; she hid in Steve's arms from the start, and the two spent the time in sweet intimacy.

After dinner, Steve couldn't wait to take her back to the safe house.

After greeting Betty and the other sisters, Zhao Hailunwas pulled into the bedroom amidst their teasing and playful glances.

--

Zhao Hailun was forced to take half a month's vacation, and a simple wedding was held in the sea-view Villa.

As per custom, newly wed wives needed to serve tea to each of their older sisters as a sign of respect.

Firstly, it was to get acquainted and greet each other, so they wouldn't be strangers.

Secondly, it was also a form of deterrence, to prevent any ulterior motives, to stop any thoughts of palace intrigue or seizing power, and to put away those little schemes early.

Only after getting married did Zhao Hailun truly possess the Hearthstone.

However, currently it only had a one-way return function; going out wasn't as convenient and required taking a helicopter.

This problem had always been in the process of being solved, and Zhao Hailun's addition provided a new idea: using nanotechnology to forge Iron materials.

This way, the volume of the helicopter could be compressed to a very small extent, and it would also be convenient to design different styles.

Isn't this the final form of Iron Man Tony?

Storing the materials in the Arc Reactor, and then releasing them when needed to cover the entire body, forming an Iron Man Suit.

It seems Tony's inspiration back then did indeed come from the Cradle of Life. Zhao Hailun had also complained about Tony's backwardness in the movie.

Tony was very smart, but the World didn't lack geniuses, only super geniuses.

Zhao Hailun was clearly one of the few super geniuses, able to invent nanotechnology and begin applying it in practice; a super genius was truly required to achieve that.

It was very safe here; satellites couldn't scan it, and White Queen and the others also said their telepathy couldn't detect anything.

Currently, all known detection methods couldn't sense it, so it was very safe, though transportation was a bit inconvenient.

Fortunately, the Villa didn't need cleaning, and the air here was exceptionally good. After living here for a while, going back to the city felt uncomfortable.

Moreover, the kitchen could take orders, from simple Western cuisine to complex Eastern dishes.

As long as the ingredients were sufficient, they could be prepared directly.

This scene left Zhao Hailun stunned; this was completely beyond scientific explanation!

After being with Steve, not only did she have to walk by leaning on walls, but her scientific worldview was also subverted. Not many things could be explained by science; don't ask, because the answer is metaphysics.

As for her husband, Zhao Hailun didn't have too many complaints.

It was a bit tiring, but it was worth it, feeling completely refreshed and having tasted the sweetness of it all.

Her only request was to not have children yet. She still wanted to take advantage of her current inspiration to research nanotechnology more and strive for more breakthroughs.

Evidently, Steve also agreed.

If they all became pregnant, he would be the one suffering.

Taking advantage of this period without missions, he seized the opportunity to enjoy life, and incidentally, slacked off at work, checking for other missions.

As for catching arms dealers and eradicating Terrorists, that was the Military's business; with War Machine Rhodey around, he wasn't needed yet.

Occasionally, when S.H.I.E.L.D. needed to go on missions, he would chat with Domino in the back, casting a halo on his teammates, making them charge forward fearlessly.

Basically, out of five missions, he would only attend one.

The effect of the halo was still very significant; with him present, the team members would charge forward with shouts, fighting bravely and decisively.

Without him present, although still brave, they always felt like something was missing.

This disparity made them admire Captain America even more, believing that when Captain came, everything would be alright!

One year later.

Hill and Sharon each gave birth to a girl, who looked very much like them, and the children were very healthy.

From birth, they consumed much more formula than ordinary infants.

Generally, ordinary infants consume about ten to thirty milliliters, and thirty milliliters is already a lot!

The more they ate, the better the baby's health, and they would have fewer illnesses in the future and be easier to raise.

But Steve's daughters, at the very least, started with one liter.

At first, it almost scared Hill and the others, making them think there was something wrong.

After Christine's examination, no abnormalities were found; everything was perfectly normal. It was just that their appetite was indeed a bit alarming.

Even adults couldn't drink a liter of pure Water at once, but an infant could do it right after birth, which was truly incredible.

The first thing Hill did every day after returning from work was to see her daughter, Corby, leaving her with Mei during working hours.

When she first learned that Mei was also Steve's woman, her eyelids twitched, because Mei was not young, and she hadn't expected her husband to have such a good appetite!

However, Mei looked very young, mature, and beautiful, dressed in a vibrant and youthful style, which men found very attractive.

One could say she captivated the aesthetics of three generations: young, middle-aged, and old. Plus, with her gentle personality, marrying her as a nanny would mean she was both capable and desirable.

This year, no one noticed why Hill and Sharon were working remotely, and even when attending Security Council meetings, they used virtual avatars.

For a Secretary-General, this was a serious dereliction of duty.

However, the Security Council did not reprimand her, because the most important Insight Project had strong support from former Secretary-General Pierce and S.H.I.E.L.D. Director Fury.

Hill used the excuse of needing to resolve issues with alien civilizations and handed this project over to the two of them to handle.

Other incidents, like accidentally blowing up hostages along with their kidnappers during rescue missions, were considered minor issues.

However, in the past year, there haven't been many superpowered criminals appearing.

The four Winter Soldiers joined the S.H.I.E.L.D. Special Forces under different identities, assisting Wolverineand his team in combat missions.

There was also the X-Squad, formed by Fury, and listed separately from the Avengers, with no intention of including them in the Avengers roster.

Charles went around recruiting Mutants, but although there were many Mutants, not every one was willing to be recruited.

The strongest combatants had already been recruited by Steve, and Jean Grey, that great weapon, had been taken in early. Although not married yet, they were already in an intimate boyfriend-girlfriend relationship.

Everything seemed to show signs of an impending storm, with the source coming from the Tesseract being studied.

There was a problem in Wakanda, and someone was sent to deliver a message.

It said that the original plan to clear the Winter Soldier's mind-control codes should have been completed half a year ago, but when Princess Su Rui returned from studying abroad, she proposed a new idea.

Not only could it be completely cleared, but it could also prevent the Winter Soldier from being brainwashed again.

This was considered a repayment to Steve for helping Wakanda and successfully finding the royal bloodline that had been lost.

Even if their brothers fought each other, and the elder brother killed the younger, they were still family.

It was just that Killmonger wasn't very appreciative; bringing him back to Wakanda, it was uncertain whether it would be a blessing or a curse.

As for the women of Wakanda, Steve didn't have much interest; there were indeed some beautiful female warriors among them.

But the difficulty of sifting for gold in shit was a bit high, and he didn't want to get too involved right now, unless readers strongly requested it, otherwise he wouldn't consider it for the time being.

However, Sif had remained on Blue Star, and Asgardhadn't sent anyone to look for her.

She entertained herself, learning to apply makeup, watch TV, and surf the internet. She hadn't neglected her usual martial arts practice; to give her something to do,

Hill even arranged for her to join S.H.I.E.L.D. as an instructor to guide the Special Forces.

At first, macho guys like Wolverine truly didn't respect Sif. They knew Hill and Sharon were Captain America's wives, which was why they maintained respect.

Adoring Captain, of course, meant treating Captain's wives and children with special regard.

But what the hell was Sif?

She wasn't Captain's wife, not even his girlfriend, so why was she strutting around here?

When they were fighting Terrorists and carrying out rescue missions with Captain, Sif was nowhere to be found!

Now she wanted to be their instructor? Dream on!

But then Sif single-handedly defeated them one by one without even breaking a sweat, which made them lose face.

Asgardian physiques were simply stronger than those of Blue Star. Sif, as one of the best among them, would certainly have been a member of the Valkyrie corps if it hadn't been disbanded!

After switching to a war spear, Wolverine and the others failed even faster and more thoroughly.

Being defeated twice in a row by the same woman made them lose a lot of face.

But they had to honor their bet, so they conceded and grudgingly accepted Sif's position as instructor.

Unexpectedly, Sif immediately saw through their abilities and limitations, and their combat methods were completely without strategy.

After learning that Wolverine and Sabretooth had over a hundred years of combat experience, she scornfully said without hesitation,

"After so many years, you still haven't improved. Even the boars of Asgard are smarter than you; at least they know how to adapt, but you?

Putting aside your regenerative abilities, after over a hundred years, you're still like this. Don't you feel ashamed?"

With smaller fists, being insulted was within the normal range.

They couldn't beat her, and she was personally recommended by Captain, so they could only grudgingly practice with her.

But after practicing for a while, they found that they had indeed improved significantly.

How to utilize their strengths and deliver a fatal blow, achieving results with the smallest cost.

Their combat effectiveness had indeed improved by a large margin, and most importantly, their combat intelligence had increased significantly; they no longer just charged forward blindly.

"Captain is truly too good to us. Not only does he provide food and lodging, but he also has someone guide us."

Even the unruly Sabretooth couldn't help but praise Captain America; his character was truly beyond words.

"Yes, that's why I need to work hard."

Wolverine was equally unruly; Charles and Magnetohad come to find him before, but he had rebuffed them.

To be able to say these words now, it could only mean that the General's kindness was endless!

Deadpool, of course, goes without saying; only loyalty!

Now living with his wife, a former sex worker, with a stable income and a respectable job, this was more important than anything else.

What could be better than his current life?

What if his wife was a former sex worker? It didn't matter; true love wouldn't care about such things.

However, Sand Dust Angel had already been transferred to protect Zhao Hailun. If she hadn't been transferred, she would probably also be walking by leaning on walls.

Steve hadn't sought out other women this year either, but even so, he was still desired by many women, who constantly wanted to join his harem.

Besides that, there was the constant urging for sequels to his solo movie, which had an easter egg at the end.

He also made a cameo in Iron Man Tony's own movie, which told the story of how Tony transformed into Iron Man.

The cool mecha suit was indeed very eye-catching, and his fan base grew considerably.

But it still couldn't compare to Captain America's popularity; even though Tony was rich, Steve was also rich!

Money, beyond a certain point, was just a number and couldn't be spent entirely.

Chapter 144 Loki appears and Black Widow is captured

What has Captain America been doing lately?"

Fury looked at the Tesseract in front of him. Just now, the researchers came to report that the Tesseract was active and might cause a large explosion, an explosion powerful enough to destroy the research institute in the New York City suburbs!

Coulson was busy evacuating personnel and moving out developed weapons, fighter jets, and other equipment.

Only Hawkeye Barton remained by his side; at this moment, only he could answer.

"General Ross's daughter, Betty, had a daughter. Captain America is busy coaxing his daughter right now."

No one knew about Hill and Sharon having children, and they didn't need anyone to know, nor did they need to publicize it.

The fewer people who knew, the better, just like Hawkeye. He had long since married a retired Agentfrom S.H.I.E.L.D. and had children.

No one knew except Fury, Hill, and Sharon; not even Black Widow Natasha knew. Everyone had their own secrets.

"He's certainly leisurely."

Fury's impression of Captain America wasn't very good, mainly because Captain America was too much of a slacker, only occasionally going on missions.

The rest of the time, he was either slacking off or playing games at work.

It was one thing for him to play by himself, but he even brought the special forces team to play. After playing an online game, he felt it wasn't enough, so he directly had someone acquire the online game company and then had people work overtime to develop a new version.

He heard it was something called "World of Warcraft"; what a scoundrel!

Captain America also had many enemies. He had carried out several hostage rescue operations before, but ended up sending the hijackers and the hostages to the sky together.

Those were the family members of top financial groups!

Even if they were collateral branches, you couldn't play like that!

The result was a complaint to him, which he relayed to Hill, but Hill didn't take it seriously.

Are you kidding me!

Complaining about someone's husband to his wife? Is that something a person would do?

With the Secretary-General's wife backing him, his life was incredibly comfortable.

"So, do we need to notify Captain America to come over?"

Hawkeye admired Captain America very much, because with Captain America around, he felt confident in doing anything, and it was bound to succeed.

Many of the hostages who were blown up were scoundrels from wealthy families.

They would run over people with their cars and just give some compensation. If the injured person didn't accept, they would cause an accident for the injured person's family, thus avoiding responsibility!

And they even targeted children, which was absolutely outrageous, a Beast among Beasts!

Even Cao Shaobing would give a thumbs up, saying, "We're all Beasts!"

"No need, his coming won't solve the problem."

Fury knew Steve had Mjolnir and could control lightning, but he had never shown this ability.

Furthermore, Captain America was under the Secretary-General's jurisdiction, so even he sometimes couldn't command him.

He was a good person, just not as upright and selfless as he was previously portrayed.

The Tesseract in front of them continuously flickered, and Dr. Erik was also trying his best to maintain it. This was the gateway to new energy.

Once he could unravel the secret of the Tesseract, he would become the first person in history, enough to leave a glorious page in history books!

The meaning of a scientist lies in exploration. Regardless of whether the outcome is good or bad, at least by exploring, one will know and understand.

The X-Squad also assembled here. Charles and Magneto watched from the corridor above.

Over the past year, the members had been training, but the results were not very good.

No one knew how to train Mutants, so they could only enhance their stable use of superpowers and make some tactical arrangements based on their abilities.

The abilities of some Mutants were truly hard to describe, for example, the Hedgehog Man.

His whole body could grow sharp spines, about the length of a finger. He had to get close to the target to cause damage. With that effort, it would be faster to just pick up an AK and spray a magazine.

But there was no way around it; he was a Mutant, and if he was a Mutant, he had to be recruited.

Compared to Magneto's magnetic field control and metal manipulation, it was like heaven and Earth; there was no comparison.

When the evacuation progress reached about seventy to eighty percent, the Tesseract finally lit up.

After a violent flash of light, a man appeared in the portal, and the Tesseract became inactive.

Hawkeye's expression was a bit strange, and he whispered.

"Officer, this person seems to have appeared in the destroyed town a year ago and was badly beaten by Captain America at that time."

That beating was so funny, mainly because Loki, who claimed to be a god and looked down on mortals, had just finished speaking.

Captain America grabbed his right foot and slammed him back and forth on the floor, playing with him like a toy. This scene was so comical; every time he thought of it, he couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Sir, don't be nervous. You need to put down your weapon. This is Earth. Can you understand what I'm saying?"

Fury stepped forward. He didn't care who the other party was; he still had Captain Marvel as his trump card!

Loki was initially confused, but he quickly recovered. He looked at Fury with disdain and immediately began to mock him.

"What, aren't you picking cotton in the plantation? What are you doing out here? Does your Master know?"

Black people absolutely couldn't stand such jokes; over a hundred years ago, they were still slaves!

Even with Fury's composure, his eyelids twitched several times, and his single eye became even colder.

"Put down your weapon!"

With a wave of his hand, several fully armed S.H.I.E.L.D.Agents aimed their guns at Loki.

Even the X-Squad in the corridor was ready. Charlestried to control the opponent, but as soon as he made contact, his head felt as if it had been pricked by a needle.

"Ah!"

"Charles, what's wrong?"

Magneto supported his fallen friend, not understanding why he suddenly fell.

"His brain has a strange energy shield. I can't control him. Be careful, he's not here for a friendly visit; he's here to cause trouble."

Charles fainted right after speaking. He was shocked by the Mind Stone, and his brain didn't turn into a mush or him into an idiot, which was already lucky for him.

"Charles! Beast, take him out and send him to the hospital for treatment, quickly!

Leave this to me!"

Magneto finished speaking and floated into the air. With a wave of his hands, countless guns floated in the air, aimed in Loki's direction.

Seeing these people greet him so grandly, Loki became even more excited. This time, he was cooperating with Thanos, tasked with taking the Tesseract and scouting ahead.

Thanos lent Loki the Mind Stone and dispatched the Chitauri Legion for him to command, to attack Earth and seize the Tesseract.

If the Tesseract couldn't be taken away, he would just have to subjugate the entire Planet's civilization. After the conquest, he would wait for Thanos to send someone to retrieve it.

At the same time, he was very angry with his father Odin and his brother Thor, so he came to Earth and used an alien army to hijack New York City.

He wanted to prove to his father that he was still capable of being king and was not much worse than his brother.

At least Thor's hammer couldn't be retrieved, and Odinhadn't allowed him to get it back, deeming it too humiliating.

Mainly because of Odin's own words, the curse he cast, saying that whoever could lift Mjolnir could gain the power of thunder and the hammer.

The dignified Allfather couldn't go back on his word, could he?

Plus, the purpose of training Thor had been achieved. The hammer was given away, so it was given away. He would find another opportunity to teach Steve a lesson later.

At the same time, Thanos sending Loki to invade Earthhad another purpose: to test Earth's defense system, to see if there was any force on Earth capable of resisting an alien army. This was also to prepare for a formal invasion of Earth in the future.

If it could succeed, that would be even better. Thanos's goal was to collect all the Infinity Stones to achieve his plan.

The Tesseract was the vessel for the Space Stone, and the Mind Stone had the Mind Stone. Loki's invasion was also to obtain these Infinity Stones.

At the same time, he was to detect the whereabouts of the Time Stone to facilitate his next plan.

"You guys are really annoying. Since you're a lower civilization, why can't you just surrender obediently? You have to force me to act, you ignorant fools!"

Loki finished speaking and immediately launched an attack. The Mind Stone emitted an energy beam that shattered the soldiers.

The next second, all firepower was unleashed, pouring fire wildly at Loki.

But Loki remained motionless; that was just an illusion.

The real Loki had already begun his slaughter, not only attacking with the Mind Stone but also fully utilizing his abilities as the Nine Realms' foremost sorcerer.

He used to like playing close combat with small knives, being both bad and loving to play. After a good beating, he finally understood his advantages.

Magneto controlled the guns to turn, but the next second, he was blasted away by a beam of light, falling to the ground and unable to get up for a long time.

No matter how strong Mutants were, as long as they weren't physically enhanced, they were just ordinary mortals and would die if hit by a bullet!

Fury and Hawkeye both launched attacks, one with a pistol and the other with a bow and arrow.

But without exception, they were all tricked by the illusion. Loki easily slaughtered the ordinary soldiers and even stabbed the screaming Hedgehog Man who charged forward!

Bang!

Fury was hit by an energy beam, flying five or six meters, smashing through a supply storage box, and falling to the ground, his life unknown.

Hawkeye stepped forward, ready for close combat, but the next second, he was controlled by Loki with the Mind Stone.

The researchers who hadn't had time to escape, including Dr. Erik, were all controlled by him using the Mind Stone.

Even Magneto and his team couldn't escape. Mutants were strong, a great advantage against ordinary people, but against a seasoned God of Mischief like Loki, they were a bit outmatched.

In less than five minutes, Loki had people pack up the Tesseract, preparing to leave the research institute.

He casually released the Tesseract's explosion. A singularity portal began to charge, with enough power to level a city!

After they left, Fury slowly got up, looking a bit disheveled.

"Coulson, Barton has defected, taking the invader and the Tesseract. Find a way to stop them."

Coulson, who had just brushed past Hawkeye, was still a bit suspicious, but after receiving Fury's communication, he immediately drew his gun and fired.

Hawkeye reacted quickly, pulling out an explosive arrow to cause a large explosion.

The controlled S.H.I.E.L.D. Agents drove Loki, who was sitting in the back of a pickup truck, away. In an environment where everyone was evacuating, they made a perfect escape.

Early morning.

A phone call woke up the exhausted Hill and Sharon.

They had just finished their confinement period and had been frantically making up for lost passion these past few days. Each time, they would only stop when they were so tired they couldn't even move a finger.

Steve yawned, enjoying the sight of his two beautiful wives answering the phone with sleepy eyes.

After giving birth, Hill had gained a touch of plumpness, becoming much more voluptuous.

The Super Soldier Serum kept her youthful and beautiful, and her body's vitality was at its peak. Her strong recovery ability left no stretch marks from pregnancy, and her figure was even better than a Victoria's Secret supermodel.

Yawning, her mind was still hazy. After taking a sip of coffee and with Steve's evil radiance restoring her energy, she became a little more awake.

"Speak."

Every woman has a temper. Being woken up while sleeping and not cursing on the spot already showed good manners.

If it were a Military general, not giving you a "fuck you" right off the bat would mean they lacked proper conduct!

"The Tesseract has been stolen. An alien civilization person has arrived, who had a run-in with Steve in the destroyed town a year ago. We need Captain America's help and intelligence."

Fury said earnestly, his tone calm, showing no anger or rage despite losing the most important Tesseract.

If it could be recovered, he would atone for his mistakes; if not, it didn't matter. At most, he would resign and leave, unable to achieve his ideals and ambitions.

Hill glanced at her husband; he was already getting busy, and she also understood and struck a pose.

"He's busy right now. Tomorrow at nine, at the headquarters building, we'll talk then. It's after work hours now!"

Beep beep beep.

Fury was stunned. What kind of Agent works a nine-to-five, with weekends off and no overtime?

Are you kidding me! What nonsense!

Isn't this ridiculous!

But Fury had no choice. If he was busy, he was busy, currently on a classified mission.

If it were Black Widow, he could make one call and have her come back, but with Steve, he really had no leverage.

This guy was notoriously the king of slacking off, slacking at work, coming in late, and leaving early before work was even over.

Don't ask; if you ask, it's because he's chasing girls.

At this moment, Fury had no idea that a cosmic war had already begun. He still thought this was just a simple individual invasion incident that could be easily resolved.

After ending the call, he personally went to discuss matters with CIA Director Valentina.

Coulson, meanwhile, contacted Black Widow, asking her to recruit Hulk Banner.

Black Widow was currently tied up in a chair, being interrogated by an arms dealer.

Entering the scene as prey, she turned the tables and used leading questions to extract information from the opponent.

"Who are you working for? Lemanov?"

A white-haired man in a Soviet Military overcoat, hands in his pockets, with an expression of having everything under control.

"Does he think we need his permission to transport our goods?"

Black Widow keenly noticed the name Samanthaov. This was a person S.H.I.E.L.D. had been tracking for a year, who had even participated in an assassination attempt on Captain America before!

"Isn't General Solokhov in charge of exports?"

"Solokhov? Heh heh! He's just a middleman, a front! Your outdated intelligence has betrayed you!

Black Widow, do you want to know how the sandwich got its filling?"

Chapter 145 Natasha Wants to Chase Captain America

Black Widow Natasha still wanted to extract information, asking where Samanthaov was, and using this intelligence to curry favor with Hill and Sharon.

To say she had no schemes would be utterly impossible.

As a spy who defected from the Soviet Union era, she would never be trusted one hundred percent.

Reaching her current position was due to talent and opportunism. Working for Fury was good, but there were even better opportunities awaiting her.

People strive for higher positions, and water flows to lower ground; she wouldn't be an Agent her whole life. What would she do when she got old?

Foolish beautiful women climb the ladder through scandalous affairs, while intelligent beautiful women climb the ladder by using their talents to help men in their careers.

Clearly, Natasha was the latter. She had suspected that Hill and Sharon were not ordinary people.

Although they had never been on missions, didn't need to be on missions, and had no combat scenes.

But intuition told Natasha that these two were very unusual! They used to be colleagues, but now they had been promoted. She had to seize this opportunity.

What could be more sincere than catching an assassin that even S.H.I.E.L.D. couldn't catch and offering it as a pledge of allegiance to Captain America?

Steve wasn't unable to catch him; he simply didn't want to, preferring to play the long game.

With a hook and bait, those who wanted to deal with him would instinctively bite the hook.

The enemy of my enemy is my friend. Bringing friends to deal with Steve would increase their chances of success.

Would they abandon Samanthaov, who had now become an arms dealer and broker? Obviously not!

This was wisdom! Did they really think Steve was a simple-minded brute?

Just then, the phone rang, and it was Natasha's.

The kidnapper looked at his leader with some confusion. The leader hesitated for a moment, took the phone, and answered.

"You listen to me carefully!"

Before he could finish, Coulson's voice came through, steady and penetrating.

"You're on the third floor of 114 Sauron Sky Plaza. Our F22 fighter jet is only eight miles from you.

Let that woman answer the phone, or before you can even run to the lobby, I'll flatten the entire street!"

There was the rumbling of a passing train nearby, indicating that the area was sparsely populated, and his subordinates and stronghold were all nearby.

After this bombing, no one would dare say they could survive!

The leader was a little shaken, dazed, and handed over the phone.

"You have to come back!"

"Are you kidding? I'm on a mission, and it's a critical moment! This idiot has already told me everything."

The leader was somewhat incredulous, looking at his subordinate.

"I didn't say anything!"

Coulson's words continued.

"This is more important! Bucky and Magneto have defected!"

Hiss! This matter was serious!

Bucky had family, so he couldn't possibly defect.

Magneto was the same; he had focused on cultivation this year, or worked as a construction steel mover, with very significant results.

Plus, his daughter Polaris was Captain America's wife, so he couldn't possibly defect.

Then there was only one possibility! They were forcibly controlled or brainwashed!

"Alright, don't hang up yet."

Natasha gestured for the other party to take the phone. The next second, while the person was taking the phone, she delivered a groin kick, incapacitating him.

Bang bang bang!

Two consecutive groin kicks, followed by a backflip smash.

The chair was shattered, and the ropes binding her were also undone.

The entire process took less than ten seconds, clean and swift.

Her small feet, encased in black stockings, walked across the floor, picking up her velvet-strapped high heels and grabbing her phone.

"Where is Barton now?"

"I don't know, but he's still alive. We'll talk more when you get back. You need to go talk to another big guy now."

Natasha slowly put on her high heels, the entire movement very deliberate and professional, exuding an extreme allure: black stockings and high heels!

"Iron Man and I don't get along well. He's too lecherous."

"No, no, no, I'll handle Iron Man. You need to go to Indiato find another big guy, Hulk!"

Natasha's steps paused slightly, seemingly a little fearful.

How could a mortal not fear the Hulk?

If Captain America was a Super Soldier, it was still within an acceptable range because he was rational.

But after the Hulk's rampage, besides causing casualties, there was no way to stop him! Unless Captain came!

"Captain is unreachable. Perhaps you can ask Captain to help you."

Coulson would never have said that before, but Furyhad told him to pay attention and invite Captain America whenever there was an opportunity.

Captain America's combat power was very strong: Mjolnir, the upgraded magic sound-absorbing shield, plus the nanometal alloy battle armor—this setup was enough to fight Thanos.

Dealing with a Loki, one couldn't say it was a piece of cake, only that there was no pressure at all!

But others didn't know Captain America's setup, and Captain America hadn't shown it. The shield was still a shield, but the battle suit had become a standard stealth suit.

The main focus was on being low-key and practical.

"Okay, I'll try my best."

Natasha's heart rate quickened. To be honest, it was difficult to seduce Captain America.

Because Steve's preferences kept changing, constantly shifting.

Sometimes it was young and beautiful women, sometimes mature older women.

Sometimes a sexy siren in black stockings and high heels, sometimes a pure girl-next-door.

He was inscrutable, and it wasn't that no forces had tried to use honey traps, but they had all failed!

It wasn't that those women had turned coat, but that he had never fallen for it from the beginning!

--

Early the next morning.

At Hill's urging, Steve quickly ended the battle.

The case of the Tesseract being stolen by alien invaders and S.H.I.E.L.D. personnel being turned was extremely serious.

With Hill's intuition, she knew with her pink toes that there was more to this matter than met the eye.

It could be a signal of alien invasion, and the motive for taking the Tesseract was nothing more than opening a portal.

Loki had emerged from a portal, so he was very likely to open a portal, allowing the invading army to smoothly reach Earth and start a war.

This was also why Hill urged Steve; after all, serious matters were important, and it definitely wasn't because she didn't want to go to work with weak legs today.

Just as he arrived at the headquarters building.

Natasha personally came over. Today, she wasn't wearing a combat suit but had changed into a tight suit and black stockings with high heels, showcasing the charm of a city lady.

Exquisite light makeup, coupled with a charming smile, could captivate any man's soul!

"Hi, Steve, long time no see."

"Hi, Natasha, long time no see. You've become even more beautiful. This outfit makes so many men unable to turn their necks when they see you, crashing into lampposts!"

Steve's eyes lit up. The carefully dressed Natasha was indeed very beautiful, possessing both the capable and refreshing aura of a city lady and the captivating charm of a young model.

In a word, sizzling!

"Hehe, really? Your words will make me happy all day!"

Natasha gave a flirtatious wink, then switched from charming to serious and stern, without a hint of awkwardness, completely natural!

As expected of an Agent from the Red Room, with this foundation, if she didn't take first place, who would?

"Captain, I need your help. I'm going to recruit Dr. Banner, and I'm afraid of other situations, so I'd like to ask you to help hold the line."

"Oh? You can, but I think Charles would be the most suitable for this matter."

Steve didn't refuse; a major battle was about to begin soon.

He could use this opportunity to crush the Rockefeller Family!

A gentleman's revenge is never too late, even after ten years. A villain's revenge is from morning to night!

The smear campaign and rumors against him from the beginning were initiated by the Rockefeller Family!

He wasn't retaliating; he was waiting for an opportunity. What were they waiting for?

"Charles was injured in last night's attack. The Doctorsaid it was a severe concussion, and it's still unknown when he'll wake up."

Natasha was also helpless. She also wanted to ask others for help. But the Mutants were somewhat useless. When they were needed, they were either unconscious or had been turned.

It was a headache; she really didn't know what contribution they had besides being porters and laborers.

"Uh, such a coincidence? He certainly knows how to pick his timing. Alright, I agree.

When you're done, you can call me to leave anytime. I'll go to the restaurant for a coffee first."

Seeing Steve's reaction, Natasha also looked helpless. This guy was too insensitive!

With such a beautiful woman in front of him, couldn't he invite her for coffee?

"Hmph! Am I not hot enough, or is Captain America's taste too high?"

Natasha stomped into the elevator in her high heels, feeling a bit indignant. She was starting to lose confidence in her own appearance.

If she was truly beautiful, why wasn't Steve moved at all?

Does a rabbit not eat the grass near its burrow? Nonsense! Then how were Hill and Sharon taken down?

It was a contest between female and male Agents, to see who was more skilled.

There was no one in the restaurant at this time. Everyone was at work; not everyone could slack off like Captain.

Captain slacked off to think about tactics and strategies. You slack off? Who do you think you are? You don't want this month's performance and salary, do you!

Steve watched the video on his tablet, not a one-on-one male and female combat film from Japan, but the video of last night's attack.

Seeing Loki appear with the Mind Stone, and Magnetoand Hawkeye being controlled by the scepter, leading to their rebellion, this was very consistent with the characteristics of the Mind Stone.

As for this controlled situation, it wasn't actually that bad.

They just needed a good punch; a strong vibration to the head would naturally bring them back to their senses.

Should he slack off this time?

He had many assets in New York, mostly shops, and he had also bought commercial insurance, so he didn't have any core industries there.

Even if it was destroyed, it didn't matter; he didn't care.

What benefits could he gain from this great battle?

Just as he was thinking, a graceful figure appeared beside him, sitting next to him and taking his coffee, drinking it in one gulp.

Turning his head, it was Sif!

"Why are you here? Do you want something to eat?"

Steve raised his eyebrows. For such a female warrior, taking her down was not a problem; the problem was Asgard's attitude.

Regarding this issue, Steve had once told the AI Editheverything he knew, inputting Asgard's information into the database.

And he tried to ask Edith what he should do if he wanted to permanently have Sif.

Edith's answer was also very clear: if he wanted to temporarily possess her, he could invite her to dinner and a date anytime, find an excuse not to go home, check into a hotel, and play some poker.

But if he wanted to permanently possess her, he needed to show sufficient strength in front of Asgard, preferably a victory in a war against an alien civilization.

According to the Asgardian temperament, cowards were not qualified to negotiate with them; at most, they would be enslaved.

Now, this opportunity seemed to have arrived!

"Thor is about to arrive. Loki has appeared on Earth. He is the Prince of Asgard. Thor and His Majesty the King have been looking for Loki for a long time, and I also need to assist Thor in finding Loki."

Sif stared intently at Steve. This was the only man who could easily defeat her.

Love was out of the question, but she did have some good feelings.

"Actually, I really can't bear to part with you. Is there any way you could stay and be an ambassador?"

Steve observed Sif. Her figure was between slender and voluptuous, neither too much nor too little. Long-term martial arts training, coupled with the temperament cultivated during her military career, was also very special, unlike what other women possessed.

"You have so many wives, don't set your sights on me. I won't, and can't, accept my husband having other women."

Sif refused expressionlessly. She couldn't possibly accept such a thing.

Steve's expression was strange, his right hand propped on the table, his palm supporting his cheek.

"I remember Asgardian men can have many wives, right?"

"That's right, but it's my personal issue."

Sif nodded, not denying such a thing. Marrying many wives was a common occurrence in Asgard.

However, that was exclusive to the strong. If any Tom, Dick, or Harry wanted to have several wives, that wasn't realistic.

"I understand. We are also looking for Loki. He took the Tesseract and also brought the Mind Stone.

Sif, you should understand how exaggerated the power of the Infinity Stones is.

This is an act of war. Loki is an Asgardian. Don't worry, I will demand an explanation from Asgard."

An explanation? No, compensation!

He might even get some Brazilian girls!

"Heh, you dare to say that. Your strength is not even a finger of His Majesty the King."

Sif didn't believe him. Threaten Asgard? It had been years since she had heard such a thing. The last person who said that, their grave had already weathered away!

Casual chat aside, they still had things to discuss.

She also had no good ideas on how to find Loki; otherwise, she wouldn't have come to Steve.

Soon, the charming Natasha walked over, the crisp sound of her high heels tapping on the floor, impossible to ignore.

Accompanied by a waft of fragrance, Natasha also sat next to Steve, her captivating eyes scrutinizing Sif.

"Hello, my name is Natasha. You must be the instructor Sif that Captain introduced, right?"

"My name is Sif."

Sif shook Natasha's hand expressionlessly. She felt a sense of ill intent. Was it because Natasha was afraid she would compete for Steve?

Chapter 146 Polaris: This Black Widow is Really Hot

India, a certain slum.

Steve, Natasha, Sif, and Polaris arrived here, tracking Dr. Banner's whereabouts.

At this time, Dr. Banner was treating a patient, and only in a chaotic slum like this would no one inquire about a person's background.

It was dirty, messy, and reeked of the omnipresent human waste.

Coupled with the Indians' 'clean and hygienic' habit of directly drinking Ganges water, it was truly an unbeatable existence.

One couldn't help but give a thumbs up just thinking about it—disgusting!

Over the past year, Polaris had become even more radiant and beautiful. If White Queen Emma hadn't been pregnant this time, she would have come along too.

Only Polaris wasn't ready for a child yet; she was only nineteen. Why have a baby so quickly?

She'd wait a few more years. Anyway, she wasn't the only one; there were so many other sisters. One more wouldn't make a difference, and one less wouldn't matter.

Moreover, the main reason for coming out this time was to find her father Magneto's whereabouts. She was furious about her father's mind being controlled and him rebelling.

She had always been the one to bully others; how could she let some unknown guy bully her!

Just as Dr. Banner finished an operation, a dirty little girl ran over, panting. She was so out of breath that she could barely speak.

"Don't rush, little girl, speak slowly, I'm listening."

"My mother is seriously ill. Please, please help me go see my mother. This is all the money we have."

The little girl held a pile of dirty, smelly rupee coins in her hand.

Dr. Banner adjusted his glasses, took out a relatively clean banknote, and didn't accept all of it.

"Alright, I've taken the consultation fee. Keep the rest to buy medicine for your mother. Now, take me to your mother."

The little girl nodded, quickly turned, and ran towards a secluded corner.

Dr. Banner followed behind, feeling a bit emotional that she ran so fast he couldn't keep up.

One moment she was in an alley, the next she was turning a corner, then entering someone's house and climbing out a window.

Slums were like that, clustered together for warmth.

Literally for warmth, because it could get deadly cold there at night.

Gradually moving away from the slum, Dr. Bannercompletely lost sight of her and began to realize what was happening.

He looked towards a short-haired woman with delicate makeup and Captain America Steve sitting together not far away.

"Please sit!"

Seeing Captain America come over to greet him, Dr. Banner wasn't really inclined to talk to him.

Being in a slum didn't mean he was cut off from information. General Ross had unleashed Abomination, and all the blame had been placed on Mr. Blue (the Leader).

Who told him he had no background or status? If Mr. Blue didn't take the blame, would General Ross?

That made no sense.

And there was another reason Dr. Banner didn't want to meet Captain America: his ex-girlfriend Betty was pregnant with Captain America's child.

Although they had broken up, Dr. Banner had done it for Betty's good, knowing he couldn't give her happiness.

But as soon as they broke up, she got together with Captain America. Couldn't she have slowed down a bit, struggled a little?

Was he not supposed to have any dignity! Was he really not supposed to have any dignity!

Angry as he was, it was Captain America who had sent people to help him escape in the first place. In a way, he shouldn't be angry; he should be grateful to Steve!

This was ridiculous. He actually had to thank Captain America, this blonde guy!

What kind of cuckold was he?

The Joker was me!

"Captain."

After sitting down, Dr. Banner remained silent, his appetite gone as he looked at the food on the table.

"Don't worry, these were all air-freighted. Indian food, to be honest, is only fit for dogs."

Steve's disdain was unconcealed. He didn't need to be so respectful to the Indians. Be confident, Indians are trash!

"I have no appetite, thank you. What do you need me for?"

Dr. Banner was in a bad mood. Meeting the blonde guy, it would be a miracle if the cuckold's mood was good.

Natasha didn't know the ins and outs of the situation and hadn't thought in that direction.

In her opinion, Dr. Banner must be tired of this reclusive life, and given India's environment and food, it was understandable that most people wouldn't expect him to be here.

"Dr. Banner, we need your help. You are the only one in the World who understands gamma rays best.

We have a mission: an alien civilization has invaded and stolen our most important item.

Once he successfully deciphers the code, the entire World will be plunged into an unprecedented disaster."

"Staying away from stress has always been my test project, and clearly, this doesn't fit."

Dr. Banner put down his medical kit, picked up a wine glass, and took a sip. It was indeed pure wine, something he hadn't tasted in a long time.

Then he looked around, continuing with a touch of self-mockery.

"This place is really nice, in the suburbs, not many people. I guess it's already surrounded by the military, huh, very nice."

"Calm down, Dr. Banner."

Natasha wanted to complain. Actually, there was no military deployed because having Captain America was enough to deal with him.

"So you're here to kill me, right? All this talk of alien invasion is fake. Why won't you just leave me alone?"

As Dr. Banner spoke, his neck began to turn green, showing signs of transformation.

"No, no, no, we're from S.H.I.E.L.D.. Dr. Banner, we are truly facing a major crisis now and need your expertise. It's you, Banner, not Hulk. Do you understand what I mean? It's your expertise, not smashing."

Natasha hooked one leg around Captain America's, her body trembling slightly, one hand resting on the pistol at her waist.

Steve glanced at her, wondering if this Black Widowwas doing this out of fear or deliberately trying to seduce him.

"S.H.I.E.L.D.? How did you find me?"

Dr. Banner forced himself to eat a few bites of food, and the green on his neck gradually receded. His mood seemed to have calmed down a lot.

"We've always known your whereabouts, just keeping a safe distance. We even chased away some curious individuals for you to ensure you could live peacefully.

Everyone has the right to choose their own life, and you have that right too."

Natasha was talking, but what was her high heel doing rubbing against him?

"Why?"

"Fury seems to trust you quite a bit, but now you need to come with us. It's just cooperation, no other intentions. Right, Captain!"

Natasha turned and smiled slightly, subtly winking, as if hinting or signaling.

"Huh? What? I just fell asleep, sorry. Are you done talking? Can we eat now?"

Steve paused for a moment, picking up his wine glass and pizza.

Banner and Black Widow were both speechless. No, didn't you feel the tension in the air?

At a time like this, he was still thinking about eating.

"What if I refuse to go?"

Banner snapped back to reality and quickly brought the conversation back on track. Going was an option, but how he went, he still needed to secure some benefits for himself.

"Captain and I will convince you."

Natasha deliberately pulled Steve into it, precisely to make him take the fall. If something were to happen during this time that could lead to further intimacy, she wouldn't refuse.

In short, the mission had to be done, and the man had to be secured.

"What if that guy refuses, what if the big guy refuses?"

Dr. Banner brought up Hulk's issue in advance, so they wouldn't come looking for him if Hulk went berserk later.

"You haven't had an incident in over a year, Dr. I imagine you don't want to break your streak, do you?"

Natasha smiled charmingly. She was growing more and more appreciative of Steve. So uninhibited, wasn't he afraid of Hulk, who could slaughter an elite army at any moment?

She took out her phone, retrieved a photo of the Tesseract, placed it on the table, and slid it over.

"We've been preventing major incidents. This is the Tesseract. It has the power to destroy an entire Planet."

Dr. Banner took out his glasses from his suit, put them on, and picked up the phone on the table to examine it.

He didn't know what the Tesseract was, had never seen it, never heard of it.

"What does Fury want to do? Have me transform and eat it?"

"No, we need your help to find it. The gamma rays it emits are too weak for us to track it, and even Tony Stark can't do it.

You are the expert on gamma rays; we need your help."

Natasha continued to smile brightly, but under the table, she didn't relax, wrapping her high-heeled foot around Steve's.

Polaris and Sif watched from a distance, looking at the fiery, alluring Black Widow, and Polaris said somewhat indignantly,

"That woman is really stupid!"

"She's alright."

Sif didn't deny it, nor did she continue the conversation. A single answer was good enough.

Ultimately, after weighing the pros and cons, Dr. Bannerdecided to agree to return to S.H.I.E.L.D. with them.

He had had enough of India during his year and a half there.

The food there was utterly disgusting, and he also sensed that Captain America had something to tell him, but hadn't said it because Natasha was present.

--

Meanwhile, Coulson was also responsible for recruiting Iron Man.

It wasn't really recruitment; Tony himself was a member of the Avengers, just not a permanent one.

Every time he was invited, a price had to be paid.

Tony couldn't access core data and secrets. It looked like a collaboration, but it was more like an employment relationship.

Without Pepper's constraints, Tony had been overwhelmed during this period, even struggling with daily life.

Later, Charles recommended a Mutant to him as a secretary. Although he was a man, his work style was meticulous, handling both big and small matters perfectly, making him an ideal personal secretary.

Tony didn't manage the corporate affairs; he just needed to periodically review financial statements or submit new inventions.

Pepper would then invest in projects based on these inventions. The factory originally located in New YorkCity was gradually moved to other locations.

The reason given was that the costs didn't meet the budget, and the rent was too expensive.

Moving to another city, Stark Industries rebuilt a new industrial technology park in its name.

It could be seen as a small town, close to a canal, making it convenient to transport many materials and finished products.

This entire area was purchased, eliminating the need for future rent, and even related property taxes were reduced to the lowest possible rate.

Here, there were no constraints, and no interference from environmental, animal welfare, or human rights organizations.

Recently, various organizations, claiming to protect animal and human rights, were extorting other companies, which was quite frustrating.

In New York, facing various constraints, trying to get anything done was incredibly difficult.

Someone would open their mouth, and you'd have to pay, yet they couldn't provide equivalent help for the money.

Launching a Rocket, they'd say you disturbed the sleep and life of nearby dolphins. Building a nuclear power plant, they'd say you didn't meet environmental requirements.

New York was a big city with many strange characters. Rather than staying in a mud pit, it was better to develop elsewhere, a bunch of lunatics!

"Hey, Coulson, come sit for a bit, long time no see. Robert, a glass of chilled red wine."

Tony had just finished a party and was feeling a bit exhausted. Men, after all, needed a balance of work and leisure.

When it was time for experiments, he'd experiment like crazy. When it wasn't, he'd indulge in pleasure.

The secretary, Iceman, poured two glasses of red wine, spread his hands, and water molecules in the air began to gather, gradually forming ice cubes, which were dropped into the red wine.

As a Mutant, his abilities were powerful, and his placement by Tony's side was a subtle move by Charles.

This was a way of binding interests. If anyone ever targeted Mutants in the future, they wouldn't be completely wiped out.

Coulson opened his laptop, retrieved the Tesseract's data, turned the screen, and pushed the laptop over.

"Last night, the Tesseract was suddenly activated. An alien claiming to be a king appeared and used a strange scepter to control Hawkeye and Magneto, among others.

The research center in New Jersey also collapsed due to the Tesseract's energy explosion, resulting in over two hundred casualties.

We have already invited Dr. Banner, Dr. Octopus, and Dr. Norman to come and help research tracking and retrieve the Tesseract.

According to speculation, this alien might want to use the Tesseract to start a war."

"How do you know he doesn't want to destroy this Planet?"

After taking a sip of chilled red wine, Tony finally recovered a bit. He picked up the documents and quickly scanned them.

Dr. Banner, a familiar face, Hulk, had been in hiding for over a year.

Dr. Octopus, named Otto Gunther Octavius, was a brilliant physicist who, with joint investment from Osborn Group and Stark Industries,

began the tritium experiment, aiming to create energy like an artificial Sun, a brand new clean energy!

Once this energy was developed, it could alleviate significant energy pressure and even solve many Worldcrises.

It could enable the cultivation of specific plants in impossible places, reduce electricity demand, and yield huge profits in many fields, including aviation and military industries.

However, problems later arose, turning the experiment into a disaster.

Otto also became Dr. Octopus due to a damaged chip controlling his mechanical arms. After that, he frequently committed crimes, attempting to replicate the unsuccessful tritium experiment.

The result was his defeat by Spider-Man, and with S.H.I.E.L.D.'s help, the out-of-control artificial Sun was dealt with, preventing it from escalating into a nuclear bomb crisis.

Afterward, Dr. Octopus was imprisoned in the Raft, a large, drifting offshore prison.

He was held with Abomination and Mr. Blue, undergoing imprisonment and education, hoping to turn them into useful tools.

Green Goblin Norman, however, had been patiently biding his time, appearing normal on the surface. Who knew why he was so patient?

As long as he didn't show up, he wouldn't be caught.

After Coulson briefly helped Tony recall the events, he finished his red wine in one gulp, having received a message from Natasha that her mission was successful and she was returning to headquarters.

"He calls himself a king, he must want to conquer our World. Tony, we need your help.

First, let's get the Tesseract back, then we'll severely deal with that bastard!"

"Oh, Coulson, how did you learn to swear too?"

In Tony's eyes, Coulson was the meticulous type, and it was hard to imagine him swearing.

"Captain says it all the time!"

Oh, well, that explains it! Case closed!

Captain America was leading the way!