Marvel's Last Angel

Chapter 41 Superhero Troubles

Standing on the side of the road, Xi looked up at the tall Stark Corporation building.This building is indeed very tall, and the nearby small buildings are shivering in its shadow.

"This is the Stark Company, founded by that playboy's father." Natasha was by her side, and Aunt May was wearing a simple and neat dress today.

"Howard Stark!" Xi glanced at Natasha, "You seem to have been prejudiced against Tony Stark. When did he offend you?"

"Offended! No, no. It's just that as a lady, I don't like his style very much." Natasha shrugged.

"Xi, your bookstore is right there." Aunt Mei pointed to a small independent building not far away, motioning Xi to look over.

The small building is not high, about two and a half floors.From the outside, it has not been built for a long time, and the design is very retro.Typical American style.

Aunt Mei walked to the door with pity. "I remember that this location should be a building, quite tall." Xie asked suspiciously.

"You remember correctly, this place was indeed a tall building a year ago, but now it belongs to you." Natasha has a clear understanding of this aspect.

"It seems that Tony Stark's wealth is more than I imagined." Xi looked at the tall Stark company building again, and his eyes were full of gold coins.

The layout in front of the door is very simple, no signboard is placed, and the word bookstore is simply written on the side of the door.There is no transparent glass on both sides of the door, apparently to make the bookstore quieter.

"Here, here's the key. I'll take it when you're not here, and I'll return it to you now." Aunt Mei took out a bunch of keys and handed them to Xi, "Open it and have a look. I arranged it here, but I don't know you like or not."

Xi held the key with a dazed expression, like a dream.She could feel that the shackles of the past decades were slowly disappearing.This moment is the real pity. "Let him go in the past!"

"Click"

It is a pity to push open the small wooden door.Natasha, who followed in, skillfully turned on the lights. She has been here many times, and she will come here to help when she is not busy.

The display of the bookstore is very ordinary, with a few bookshelves, a few sofas against the wall, and no obvious division of the water bar. The owner probably doesn't like to isolate himself.Next to it is the stairs to the second floor.Simply like Aunt May's people.

"It doesn't look as big as the outside, and not many people come. Most of them are friends of Nasha and I. Everyone will drink coffee on the first floor. The second floor is quieter. Most of them are books, and the third floor is used for living. No one has moved in yet." Aunt Mei skillfully turned on the coffee machine, and made three cups of coffee in the time spent visiting. "By the way, Tony will come sometimes."

Aunt Mei was sitting on the sofa opposite Natasha, beckoning Xie to come and sit down.

"I think I'll move here and live here." Xi took a sip of coffee, made a small face, and swallowed it patiently.

"Oh, sorry, I forgot that you don't like coffee." Aunt Mei said apologetically.

"It's okay, just get used to it." Xi signaled that she was fine, but just not used to it.He grabbed the milk next to him and poured half a cup.

"You have changed a lot, where have you been these two years?" Natasha asked in surprise.

“An interesting place”

"Well, forget it if you don't want to say it. Remember to go to school tomorrow." Natasha rolled her eyes and said helplessly.

"I know, I know..." The mention of this word at this time made Xi feel a little disappointed.

. . . . .

Since Ben Parker's death, Peter Parker has had to help Aunt May run the family.Go out to work part-time from time to time to earn tuition fees or subsidize the family.

Two years is just a moment for Xi, but it is still a long time for ordinary people. 730 days is enough time for people to forget many things, but some people can never forget certain things.For example, Peter Parker, Harry Osborn, etc., what happened two years ago has always been in the hearts of the two of them, and they will never forget it.

"Snapped"

Anxious Peter was suddenly hit by a passing pedestrian, and the books he was holding were scattered on the ground, and he bent down to pick them up.He was anxious to go to Dr. Connors' class.

At this time, a small white hand picked up a book and handed it to Peter.He looked up suspiciously.Then he said in surprise, "Hey, pity, long time no see"

"Hi. I haven't seen you for a long time, Peter." Xi stuffed Peter's book into his arms.

"Are you here for class? I heard from Aunt Mei that you are coming to class today." Peter picked up the last book and asked.

"I've already finished one class, Dr. Connors's." It was a pity that he pointed out something.

"Oh, Dr. Connors, that's bad." Peter seemed to remember something, "Sorry, sorry, I'm going to be late, we'll talk later." Then he turned around and was about to leave.

"Be careful." Xi hurriedly reminded, but it was already too late.This Spider-Man seems to be out of his mind.

"Dr. Connors, I'm sorry." Peter quickly apologized when he saw the person he bumped into.

"Parker, where are you going?" Dr. Connors asked suspiciously.

"Go to your class!"

"Peter, Dr. Connors' class is over." Xi explained beside him, shaking her head helplessly.

"Xi's right, don't you see me standing here?" Connors was deeply impressed by the little girl who just arrived today.

"Uh, I'm sorry, I tried my best to come here, and I want to attend class too." Only then did Peter come to his senses and explained apologetically.

"Then come on time!", "Look at yourself, Peter, your grades are getting worse and worse, you are always late, you always look exhausted, and your nuclear fusion paper has not yet been handed in."

"I know, I'm going to write a dissertation on Dr. Octavius"

"There is no "plan" for this major in the university." Dr. Connors was a little disappointed with Peter, but he couldn't bear it. "Ottavis is my friend, do your research well, Parker, do it well, or I will fail you." After speaking, he shook his head and turned to leave.

"Goodbye, Dr. Connors" Xie greeted Dr. Connors who passed by.

"Oh, goodbye, sorry, thank you very much for coming to my class, you have a thorough understanding of my theory." Connors changed his smile, he liked this elementary school student very much.

"He's right, Peter, your condition is indeed not very good." Xi and Peter watched Dr. Conners walk away.

"Yes, a little bit, I've been busy recently." Peter scratched his head in distress.

"Okay, don't think about those unhappy things. Do you have time? I'll buy you coffee and thank you for helping me find a school."

"Uh, although I really want to go, I still have work in the afternoon." Peter thought of the work appointment in the afternoon and apologized.

"Work? Why is work so urgent? No lunch is allowed! Let's go!" Xi's expression was clear, she had known that this would happen to Peter.

"Eh? Where are we going?"

"Just keep up."

Peter was pulled by his sleeves and walked out of the school while others pointed at him.

"Uh, it seems that Aunt Mei has already handed over this bookstore to you." Peter stood outside Xi's bookstore.

"You've been here too?" Xi asked casually as she opened the door.

"Of course, I am also responsible for the layout here, and sometimes I will come here to help." Peter followed Xi into the bookstore. "Didn't you adjust it?"

Peter observed for the next four weeks and found that nothing had changed.

"Why do you need to adjust, Aunt Mei arranged it very well." Xi didn't know how to make coffee yet, so she poured Peter a glass of water. "you do not mind?"

"No, plain water is fine, thank you."

Xi sat down opposite Peter and took a sip.

"Peter, can you tell me about it? You have changed a lot in two years, becoming... well, listless, exhausted and preoccupied." Xie put down her glass and looked at this Spiderman a little tired asked with a look in his eyes.

"I...you know, I need to do a lot of things, take classes, work part-time, and others. And it's not easy to do work now. I just got resigned by the boss of the lunch shop..." Peter didn't know where to start.For Xi, Peter has always been a friend, not just because of Aunt May.Besides, they are still high school classmates.

"Well... go to school, work. These don't seem to be many." Xi joked.

"Uh, yes, not many. But I...but." Peter gestured for a long time, hesitating whether he should say, "Sorry, sorry."

"Yeah." Xi nodded thoughtfully, with the corners of her mouth curled up, as if she was holding back a smile.

"School, work, and . . . the street is full of helpfulness. Right, Mr. Spider-Man."

Xi can no longer bear the smile.

"Pfft..." Peter didn't expect Xie to know his identity.Surprised, he spat out the water he just drank. "You... how did you know? When?" Peter asked in surprise.

Xi calmly avoided the splashing water, stood up and handed a tissue to Peter. "Thanksgiving two years ago."

"Oh, yes, you're so smart, how could you not have guessed it!" Peter was stunned, and at the same time a little disappointed. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hide it from you."

"I know that being a hero is not an easy job. You don't want to bring danger to these friends." Xi knows the key. "Especially, MJ."

"Yes, sorry. You know, I love her. But I dare not touch her. Spider-Man is not a good partner." Peter thought of this, looking a little confused.

"So you are living in distress now. For others, it is common to go to school and work part-time. But you are Spider-Man and you have to help other people. You have to share your love for Jane with them, those who need Spider-Man People." Xi looked at Peter calmly.

"Yes, you are right. Unfortunately, tell me, what should I do?"

"I'm sorry, Peter, I can't help you. The only one who can help you is yourself." Xi shook her head. Although she knew the situation, she didn't have a good solution.

"Hey, cheer up, Peter. You're Spider-Man, you can do it." Xi comforted.

"Thank you, sorry, I have to go, I have to go to work this afternoon." Peter looked at the time and apologized.

"Okay, goodbye." Xi got up and sent Peter out, watching him go away.The back is full of exhaustion.

Behind the superhero is actually just an ordinary figure.Spider-Man still has a long way to go.

(End of this chapter)