Hong Fei, a redditor in American comics

"Tony, you can't continue like this. You haven't had much rest for three days and three nights." Pepper held Tony's arm and helped him up from the ground, her eyes filled with distress.

Tony panted heavily and finally stood up. He shook his hands and feet and shook his head. After his eyes became slightly clearer, he immediately broke away from Pepper's support and stepped firmly towards the workbench.

Pepper followed him every step of the way and said tirelessly: "Tony! You... you'd better take a rest first."

"No, I've already had a rest." Tony stared at the virtual projection in front of him, which was a brand new building design. He said, "Pepper, come and take a look, how does the new building look like?"

Pepper stepped forward, but she had no intention of looking at the building design drawings. She just kept looking at Tony's face, especially his eyes that were obviously dark. She held Tony's cheek and said distressedly: "You Only slept for three hours."

Tony pursed his lips and said confidently: "That's enough. Einstein only sleeps for three hours a day, but his achievements are much higher than mine."

Pepper shook his head without hesitation: "No, this is a rumor. No one can only sleep for three hours a day and still maintain the best working condition."

"I think I can. You see, this is another new armor drawing. I have improved the anti-war armor itself and its deployment system. To be honest, although I dislike him very much, his Hulk-Anti-Armor It really seems to have appeared in my thoughts or dreams, and I think it really fits my design concept, so now I have made it, and I believe I can do better."

Pepper just glanced at it and said helplessly: "Tony, everything you say is about you."

"Do I have it?"

"Of course, you've been like this since the day I met you. Do you know what that means?"

Tony thought for a moment: "I'm...smart?"

"No, it's because you are very confident."

Tony nodded: "It's true."

"You've always been like this, and to be honest, it's really attractive. Every time I see you working hard, I think: Oh my god, how can this man be so attractive!" Pepper's eyes tightened. Tony looked at each other, and although his tone was light, the content was an extremely affectionate confession.

Tony was also attracted by her words and actions, and with a wave of his hand, he shrank all the virtual design drawings on the table.

"I've always found myself attractive."

Pepper couldn't help but laugh: "Yes, but she is particularly charming when she is working."

"Then you still won't let me work?"

"You need to rest so you can work better."

Hearing this, Tony's smile paused slightly, and then he lowered his head slightly: "Sorry, but I can't sleep."

Pepper hugged his neck and looked directly into his eyes again: "What are you thinking about?"

Tony's lips moved, but there was no response.

Pepper took the initiative: "Is it that big war? Or Captain America's lawsuit?"

"Both." Tony licked his chapped lips and continued: "That war made me realize that there are many existences in this world that we don't know about. I once thought that as Iron Man, I could protect this country and even This world, but that day, thousands of alien armies told me that one person’s power is small after all. We must unite to fight against the enemy’s invasion, but..."

He paused suddenly, but Pepper did not rush him, but stared and waited quietly.

This seemed to give Tony more security and the courage to talk.

“But what I didn’t expect was that Steve would suddenly sue Fury and SHIELD, which directly turned my initial thoughts during the war into empty talk.

do you know?Fury is the initiator of the Avengers project. Almost all of us, including me, are united because of him. Although I don’t believe in Fury and SHIELD that much, I also don’t believe that Fury will Deliberately trying to cause trouble with the aliens, he is the Director of SHIELD, a nasty but at the same time very capable man.

If Fury can stably serve as the director of S.H.I.E.L.D., and if S.H.I.E.L.D. is not criticized by the public as it is now, it means that at least Steve, Banner and others can get a common and stable platform at the same time. We can slowly grind together until we become a real team. "

Pepper nodded as she listened to his words. No matter whether she had a different judgment on Tony's words at the moment, she would not choose to say it out at this time.

"Steve is too impulsive. What he sees is too one-sided. If we pursue short-term victory, we may lose longer-term interests. No wonder he is just a soldier. Even if he goes into business, he is only a hawker at most!"

Hearing Tony's complaints, Pepper couldn't help laughing, then she patted his shoulder lightly and rolled her eyes: "Is this what worries you?"

Tony nodded slightly and added: "Now that things have happened, it is useless to regret it. But in fact, Steve cannot be blamed entirely. I did not expect that someone would actually edit and show the accidents caused by everyone in the New York War. On the Internet, Jarvis has analyzed that their upload times are relatively uniform, and the initial IP address is deliberately hidden.

Therefore, Steve is actually right. Someone will really target us. Without his lawsuit, these videos may be temporarily hidden until one day those people can't stand it anymore, or are ready to target us. When we take action, these videos will completely make us the target of ordinary people's criticism, because by that time people have forgotten the tragedy and background of the New York War. "

Pepper opened her mouth in surprise: "Is this true?"

Tony nodded: "Without a doubt."

After thinking about it, Pepper said in confusion: "Now that you have figured it out, why are you still hiding here and not contacting any of them?"

"Did I hide? This is obviously my own home." Tony suddenly raised his eyebrows high.

Pepper quickly said: "Okay, okay, I made a mistake. Then tell me, why did you ignore them?"

"Because I can't be involved, whether Steve wins or loses, it's best that it's about him alone."

"Ok?"

Tony: "This way we can continue to use the power of the government to do what we want to do in the future. Regardless of the Avengers or other names, as long as we can form a team, other things are secondary. These days, in addition to designing new The building and armor, I also analyzed the situation of SHIELD, and I found that Fury will be very safe, and he has many little-known secrets, and I think the Avengers should be able to continue to exist."

Hearing this, Pepper stroked his cheek silently and looked into his eyes without blinking.

Tony looked a little confused all the time and had to take the initiative to ask: "What's wrong?"

Pepper shook her head slightly, "It's nothing, I just think you are really attractive."

Hearing this, Tony immediately lowered his head.

But Pepper suddenly raised her hand to stop him: "It's time for you to sleep."

"You accompany me."

"No."

"Then I won't sleep."

"Okay, just sleep."

"I promise."

……

manor.

Hong Fei stood on the lawn, the air around him rising like steam, but he was always confined to hovering back and forth within a certain distance and was not allowed to escape.

The scorching sun in the sky cast its light through the clouds and fell on his cheek through the lush forest leaves, outlining a clear line between light and dark.

After a long time, his eyelids trembled slightly, and when he really opened his eyes, there seemed to be golden air flowing in his pupils.

With the posture closed, all the airflow immediately slowly and steadily converges into the body.

After returning to the room and taking a shower, I changed into fresh clothes. Breakfast was brought to me on the [-]rd.

While eating, Hong Fei turned on the TV.

Steve's lawsuit is about to officially go to trial. TV shows are full of arguments and arguments about the lawsuit, and many people have even made bets about it.

Seeing those people on TV vomiting lotus flowers and being excited, Hong Fei thought that these people might be acting so crazy because they had made a big bet.

In addition, the coverage of the New York War gradually lost its popularity over time. Although people firmly remember the superheroes who performed outstandingly in this war, no one can stop them from always chasing fresh and hot attitudes and enthusiasm. pace.

Yes, the word superhero officially entered the world stage when Tony admitted that he was Iron Man. Until the Battle of New York, the word once again broke into everyone's life with a violent force.But no matter how shocking the terms and events are, they cannot withstand the erosion of time.

Because people always have to take responsibility for their own lives.No matter how powerful a superhero is, they will not suddenly come down from the sky to prepare their next meal, or next month's car payment or rent.No matter how ferocious and terrifying the aliens are, ordinary people seem to be unable to do more than fear and worry.

Superheroes aren’t that new anymore.

This is the life that belongs to the vast majority of people.

After breakfast, just as Hong Fei was about to get up, the TV picture suddenly flashed, alternating between light and dark, and suddenly a strange picture jumped on the screen.

Ten circles formed a circle, with two strange-looking weapons crossed in the middle.

Hong Fei paused and raised the corners of his lips.

The next moment, a video with dim lighting and shaky images appeared.

It was a man wearing sunglasses and a long beard. In the background, a group of people were executing people kneeling on the ground with guns.

"Some people say I'm a terrorist, but I consider myself a teacher, ready to teach another lesson."

“In 1864, in the Sand Creek area of ​​Colorado, the U.S. military took advantage of the time when the simple Cheyenne warriors were out hunting, took the opportunity to massacre the old, young, women, and children they left behind, and occupied the land that originally belonged to them.”

"39 hours ago, the U.S. Ali Al Salem Air Force Base in Kuwait was attacked."

"I made it."