Druid's Marvel Travels

Chapter 38 Spring Festival in New York

"Wow, you kid still thinks about me."

The time came to the end of January 2009.

On the 26th, not only the Chinese, but the whole of New York is celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year.

Zhang had already returned to China for the New Year, and he brought a large pile of recovery potions that Oakes had given him.

"Hi! Happy New Year, Mr. Oakes!"

The video call across the ocean made Oakes seem to reconnect with that magical land.

It's only a thirteen-hour time difference, so it's still seven o'clock in the morning here in Oaks, while Zhang's side has already had dinner.

This guy has considered this point, and there is no big night opening video:

"Actually, I think you can come to China to celebrate the New Year with me. This year is still your birth year."

"Thanks, Zhang, if there is a chance in the future, I will."

Oakes chatted with Zhang and his family in pure Chinese for a while before reminding them that they should take a rest.

"Don't worry, Mr. Oaks, I will cherish the work of Rendehui, and there will be no mistakes. I am on standby 24 hours a day!"

Zhang understands how rare his current position is.

If it weren't for Oakes' golden thigh, he might not be able to get involved with a behemoth like S.H.I.E.L.D. if he worked hard for his whole life.

Although the meeting with the director of S.H.I.E.L.D. made him realize that Cuckoo was not the "work" of Oakes, but it made him breathe a sigh of relief.

Compared with the modified creatures in novels and movies, even if it is really a cat demon, at least it exists naturally...

Therefore, for Oakes, the "druid", to "reform himself", Zhang just listened to it.

Existence is reasonable, isn't it?

"Do what you can, with Melinda and Blaise here, you can rest for a few days—

At noon today, Roosevelt Park in Lower Manhattan had three hours of continuous 60 firecrackers and traditional dragon and lion dance performances.

In Flushing, Queens, there are three more days of Chinese New Year parades -- the taste of the year here is no worse than yours. "

"Wow that sounds amazing, I'll be watching youtube videos!"

After hanging up the video with Zhang, Oakes stretched his waist, poured himself a cup of coffee, and heard the door of the store ring.

"Hey, President Oaks, we are very busy today, the weather is so cold, don't you pay overtime?"

Melinda opened the door and walked in. It was snowing last night, and she put on a mink coat over her uniform.

As a Chinese, although she did not grow up in China, she has a lot of understanding and interest in traditional festivals.

"I remember that your salary is paid by S.H.I.E.L.D., dear Mei, do you want any money, but as usual, you can get the recovery potion yourself later."

Oaks put on a long windbreaker and a baseball cap, which made Melinda raise her eyebrows:
"I can't tell, you're quite cold-tolerant, and the snow outside has reached your calves."

"The heavy snow is also a part of nature, but you, Mei, you are in the animal protectionists' place, but you will be devastated——

Moreover, the business of our Rendehui has also expanded to wildlife protection and pet rescue. "

"My old lady doesn't receive salary from Rendehui, if someone has an opinion, let them come to my old lady!

Don't think that the old lady wants image like those government officials, who dares to come to the old lady and send them all to the bureau! "

"Wow, Aunt Mei is mighty, Aunt Mei is rippling, Aunt Mei... Just go out and do it!"

Whispered in Chinese, and got Melinda's disdainful sneer and middle finger, Oakes went out with her, ready to drive to the headquarters of Rendehui.

As for Melinda allowing him to use the title "Aunt May", except that she is more than ten years older than Oakes, it is because it will make her appear more respected than Mr. Director - of course only when speaking Chinese.

"Speaking of which, this kind of car should be driven by weak women like us. You are a big man, won't you feel crowded when you sit in it?"

Melinda drove Oaks' Smart with a look of contempt, dodging Brooklyn's turbulent traffic and crowds with thrilling moves:

"There's always something missing in this car...I just realized it today!
This car doesn't have any aroma of gasoline..."

"Huh? You call that fragrance? If you smell it too much, you will be chronically poisoned! And if you are a weak girl, Mei, wouldn't I be born with a deficiency?"

Oakes looked at Melinda in horror:
"I finally know why you, Mei, have such a bad temper. It must be because you smell too much gasoline!"

"My old lady is very healthy! As a man who doesn't understand the romance of gasoline and engines, you are really hopeless!"

Melinda gave Oakes a wry smile:
"Be honest, what's going on? You won't be so crazy as to use your green plants as air conditioner filters!
And why didn't I see the fuel gauge move no matter how far I drove your car?S.H.I.E.L.D. has refueling subsidies! "

For ordinary people, the old driver Melinda is too lazy to care about whether he needs to refuel, but first of all, she is now the liaison officer of the Rendehui, and she is also the monitor of this consultant.

Secondly, the green plants in Oaks have made her mentor, Ms. Peggy Carter, in better physical condition, and she is even willing to live in Brooklyn for a while, allowing her to visit often.

Come three...

Oakes basically doesn't know how to drive when he goes out by himself, this car is almost becoming Melinda's car!
"Well, let's keep it secret for now... Anyway, it's good if the engine is still roaring?"

Oakes said haha, there have been a lot of things going on recently, and he doesn't want to make any big news.

He pulled his baseball cap, and the tiny vines tied him tightly to the seat, allowing him to basically ignore the old driver Melinda's brilliance:

"Speaking of which, the Rende Society is thanks to Mei for coordinating, otherwise those guys wouldn't know what to do and how to do it.

Rendehui has developed so fast, and its business scope has extended to Manhattan. You have contributed a lot, Mei. Do you want me to apply for a bonus from Director Fu Rui? "

"Heh, last month's Christmas apples and Christmas trees made the whole bureau very satisfied, and the director has already distributed my bonus."

Melinda's complexion eased a lot, and her attention was successfully diverted-in fact, her extra money here is more suitable than the bonus.

As long as you don't sell it, the recovery potion is enough. For a 35-year-old middle-aged woman, what could be more wonderful than this?
Melinda is really getting younger and younger. When she occasionally visits her teacher, her junior sister Sharon is very envious.

"But what really surprised me was your clerk, the secretary of the Rendehui, Mr. Antonio Zhang."

Speaking of this, Melinda couldn't help admiring:
"Are you sure he's really studying environmental science and not management? Those guys are subdued by him, and they are very efficient and proficient in daily work."

"Well, he was the president of the student union when he was an undergraduate, and he trained for half a month in the secretarial course at Tony's Stark Industries, but I think the most important thing is..."

Oakes coughed strangely:
"When this kid came to Brooklyn for the first time, he was beaten up by the group led by Klez, so they are more scared when they see Zhang now."

"..."

While joking, Smart stopped at the Rendehui headquarters.

This is a brand-new "little rainforest", with thick vines intertwined to form a new gate, even in the coldest January in New York, it is still full of greenery.

"Worthy of the name, 'Spring Festival'."

(End of this chapter)