American comics: A salted fish becomes a saint by hanging up

“Strive?” Lin Nan sneered, his laughter mixed with self-mockery, “I don’t know how many times I have tried, and each time ended in failure. I don’t even know how long I can hold on.”

"You can do this," Natasha said firmly. "You don't need to find all the answers right away. Sometimes, if you just keep going, the path ahead will gradually become clear."

Lin Nan knew that Natasha was trying to comfort him, but the haze in his heart did not dissipate. He knew that the road ahead was much more difficult and longer than he had imagined. Not only did he have to face those who manipulated his fate, but he also had to fight against the darkness in his heart. This double pressure made him feel almost collapsed.

"I really don't know how to continue, Natasha, her tone full of helplessness, "I thought I could hold on to the end, but now... I just feel like I'm spinning in circles, unable to move forward or turn back."

Natasha stared at Lin Nan, her eyes revealing a firmness, "You are not fighting alone, Lin Nan. We are together, we will find a solution. But first, you have to believe in yourself, even if it is only for a moment. He took a deep breath, but those chaotic thoughts and emotions were still tumbling in his mind. He felt as if he was trapped in a huge vortex, all his efforts were ruthlessly swallowed up, and he could not see a way out anyway. Tony walked out from behind the ruins. He looked at Lin Nan and Natasha with a complicated expression on his face, "We need to re-plan. This failure does not mean the end."

Lin Nan raised his head and looked at Tony. "Make a new plan? But I don't know what other plan will work. This path is driving me crazy. I'm not sure how many more failures I can bear."

Tony sighed, walked closer to Lin Nan, reached out and patted his shoulder, "I understand how you feel now, Lin Nan. Everyone will feel desperate when facing great pressure, but you can't let this despair defeat you. There are still many possibilities waiting for us to explore, as long as you don't give up."

Lin Nan smiled bitterly. "Possibilities? I only see endless traps and scams. Every time I think I'm one step closer to my brother, reality slaps me hard in the face and makes me realize that I'm just being played by others."

Tony looked at him deeply and said, "You have to believe that there will always be something worth fighting for on this road. Every failure is teaching you to become stronger. You just need to find the reason that makes you persist."

Lin Nan did not respond immediately. He lowered his head and stared at his clenched fist. He knew that Tony and Natasha were trying their best to help him, but he also knew that he would have to walk this path alone in the end. The endless anger, despair, and pain were constantly eroding his will, making him feel extremely vulnerable.

"Okay," he finally whispered, with a hint of fatigue in his tone, "let's make a new plan. I don't expect to succeed immediately, but I can't stop. I have to keep moving forward, no matter how difficult the road is."

Natasha nodded and gave a comforting smile, "This is the Lin Nan I know. We will find a way, no matter how bumpy the road is."

Lin Nan forced a smile back, but the pain and contradiction deep in his heart were still churning. He knew that at this moment he could no longer turn back, and could only keep moving forward, even though what was waiting for him ahead might still be endless difficulties and more failures.

The three of them began to prepare to redeploy their operations. Lin Nan knew that the failure of this transaction was a heavy blow, but he had to learn something from it, even if it was just a little lesson. He dared not blindly trust anyone again, nor was he willing to easily give up even a little hope.

He needed to become stronger and find his own direction on this thorny road. Lin Hao was still waiting for him, and no matter where this road led, he had to keep going. A new power ignited in Lin Nan's heart, a power that carried pain and anger, but also a bit of determination not to give in.

"Let's go," he whispered to Tony and Natasha, with mixed emotions in his eyes, "This time, we won't be used, and we won't fail again."

Tony and Natasha exchanged glances and nodded at the same time. The three of them turned and left in the dilapidated block. Lin Nan's steps were still heavy, but the unyielding strength in his heart made him more determined with every step.

After the failed transaction, Lin Nan was in a depressed mood. After the three of them left the ruins, they continued to move towards the next target. Although they had re-planned the plan, the haze in his heart did not dissipate. The continuous blows made him full of uncertainty about the future, and these emotions were gradually swallowing him up.

As they progressed, the surrounding environment gradually became more desolate. Abandoned buildings stood like monsters in the night, and the air was filled with the smell of decay and dust, making people feel suffocated. Lin Nan followed Tony and Natasha silently, and the uneasiness and anger in his heart could not be calmed down.

Just as they were crossing a narrow street, a fierce quarrel suddenly broke out in front of them. Lin Nan looked up and saw two familiar figures standing in the middle of the street, glaring at each other - the Hulk and Spider-Man.

"You don't understand at all!" The Hulk's voice shook the air like thunder, his fists clenched, his eyes flashing with anger, "Your little cleverness can't solve the problem at all!"

Spider-Man seemed calmer, but his tone was also filled with dissatisfaction, "So you think you can solve everything with your fists? We need a plan, not just violence!"

The two men faced each other, and the air was filled with tension. Lin Nan stood in the distance, with mixed emotions in his heart. He knew that the Hulk possessed immense strength, while Spider-Man was known for his agility and wisdom. But at this moment, the differences between them had obviously reached a critical point, and a more intense conflict could break out at any time.

"What should we do?" Natasha asked Tony in a low voice, with a hint of worry in her eyes.

Tony hesitated for a moment, apparently thinking about how to mediate the conflict. He glanced at Lin Nan, then slowly walked forward, trying to interject between the two.

"Hey, calm down, we are all working towards the same goal, right?" Tony tried to persuade them in a calm tone, "Now is not the time to fight among ourselves, we should work together."