The Great Winter Soldier

Northern New York suburbs, Westchester County, summer home.

Nicole was directing Darwin to transport the summer collection of equipment into the garage on the right side of the building. There was nothing she could do about it. Nicole originally wanted to put these equipment in the basement, so that the "collection room" and The "Mutant Manufacturing Factory" jointly divided the basement area, but the rhino suit was too big, especially the huge rhino head, which was enough to overturn an armored vehicle. You can imagine its huge size. Nicole had no choice but to throw these things into the garage. Fortunately, the garage was large. If she bought some display cabinets tomorrow, it would be even more perfect.

"The Hand has completely disappeared from Hell's Kitchen," Nicole asked as she watched Darwin move the machinery back and forth.

Darwin is obviously very interested in the vulture suit. He should be able to fly if he wears it. After hearing Nicole's question, he responded: "Well, Wesley and I can't find their shadow in New York City. Japan's Yakuza Gang It has completely collapsed, there is no share for them here at all, it has all been divided up by their peers.”

"Which colleagues?" Nicole raised her eyebrows, very surprised. After all, Darwin existed in New York. His career was to fight criminals and gangs. According to Darwin, there were still some stubborn forces in this city.

"Chinese criminal gangs, those guys are very tough. Although they have withdrawn from Hell's Kitchen, they are still involved in underground transactions. I am a little surprised. Wesley and I have caused a lot of losses to them, but they are still unwilling to evacuate New York. ." Darwin thought of an old Chinese woman who escaped from his grasp last time. Not only that, Darwin was also blasted into the second floor of the factory by the old Chinese woman. Although Darwin was not harmed, he was very concerned about that Chinese woman. The old lady’s life experience is particularly curious.

"Maybe they earn more, and the losses you bring to them are not worth mentioning." Nicole was the only one in the world who dared to speak to Darwin like this. This sentence was undoubtedly a denial of Darwin's career.

"I'm sorry, I will work harder." Darwin hesitated for a while and said angrily.

Max, who came in with an octopus suit on his shoulders, was secretly sizing up Darwin, and also observed Nicole's absolute authority. Along the way, she used a commanding tone to explain things on the phone. When she just returned to New York, A seemingly powerful man came to pick up the plane with some subordinates. Nicole didn't have a good look at all, but the man's attitude was as respectful as ever, which gave Max a new understanding of Nicole.

Of course, if Max knew Darwin's strength and looked at Darwin's attitude towards Nicole, he would probably have a higher opinion of Nicole.

"This is a new team member recruited in the summer. They are pretty good, but they are a little confused about their own abilities. They used to be ordinary corporate employees. This is very similar to your experience." Nicole tilted her head slightly and motioned to the side. Max continued to say to Darwin, "Your captain specifically asked me to hand Max into your hands. You will have many topics in common."

"Oh, new team member." Darwin has always been very curious about this "Smurf", but due to Nicole's instructions, he didn't have time to greet Max. Now that he had the opportunity, Darwin asked with a smile, "Not bad."

Max put the octopus suit away and turned to look at Darwin's scrutinizing gaze. Max felt a little uncomfortable because Nicole was Xia Tian's wife. If she looked at him with scrutinizing eyes, Max wouldn't feel anything. After all, he My life is centered around summer, but who is this black man? Are you questioning me with your tone?

Darwin's tone was very friendly, and the words he asked were very casual, but he never expected that Max would understand him in this way. It can be seen that Max's special personality makes him very sensitive and aggressive.

"After cleaning everything here, you can take Max and leave." Nicole turned and left the garage, but stopped at the door and turned around and said, "He is still a little confused about his own strength and has no clear idea. Understand him well and take good care of him."

"Okay, ma'am." Darwin nodded. His kind personality made him willing to help others. He had always been curious about what special powers Max had. After all, his "Smurf" appearance was very dazzling.

"I" Max hesitated for a moment. He really wanted to ask where Xia Tian was, and also really wanted to know how Xia Tian arranged himself.

"Follow Darwin and let him help you train your abilities. I'm very tired and need to rest for a while." Nicole thought for a while and finally compromised, "On Christmas Eve, you guys call Jessica and come over We are having dinner at my house and your captain misses you very much.”

"Okay." Darwin's eyes lit up and he rubbed his palms together, looking eager to try. Although he was in a team, he was always alone, so Darwin was very yearning for such a family dinner, especially if he could participate. In Xia Tian's family, such recognition made him a little excited, and he asked, "Do you need me to cook?"

"What do you think?" Nicole was amused by Darwin's appearance. Who could have imagined that Darwin like this would turn out to be a majestic Ghost Rider. He almost sprayed Xia Tian to death with a breath of fire.

Nicole finally gave in. Last summer, she said she wanted to invite Max to spend Christmas, but Nicole at the time vetoed it. Nicole thought about it carefully, and there was nothing wrong with it. After the damn dinner, she would kick them all out, and the next whole day of Christmas and summer would be all to herself. Perhaps, it was not without reason that she was able to tie Xia Tian tightly to her. Her generosity and tolerance were indeed the prerequisite for the harmony between the couple.

"She has such a beautiful smile." Darwin was naturally in a good mood after receiving such good news.

"Well, she is very kind." Max nodded and said with approval. Nicole not only accepted him, but even invited him to spend Christmas Eve at home, which was really a great gift for the lonely Max. This Christmas Eve, he will definitely be able to get the warm atmosphere he wants and the warm feeling he has always wanted.

She was kind. Darwin shuddered slightly and had reservations about it.

"By the way, is there anything special about you that makes the captain so impressed?" Darwin asked.

"Of course Mr. Special said I'm very talented," Max said a little annoyed. It really "burned at the first sign of fire."

"Hey, friend, calm down, why are you so angry? You make me feel pretty good." Darwin told the truth. Although Max has killed people, compared to Xia Tian and Nicole, Max is like Like a pure little sheep. When Darwin stood beside him, he felt a sense of punishment in his heart, but compared to when Nicole was by his side just now, Darwin felt extremely comfortable now.

Seeing Max's silence, Darwin simply said: "Tonight, I will take you to work, and we will get to know each other gradually."

Max still didn't speak, but silently accepted Darwin's suggestion, or in other words, accepted Xia Tian's arrangement.

At this time, Xia Tian was also accepting arrangements, and he was still accepting Skye's arrangements. After knocking out a homeless man, Xia Tian and Victor quietly sneaked into an abandoned factory.

There is no one here. Both Xia Tian and Victor have some doubts in their hearts. Is this really a place where secret items are kept?

"Ding dong." Skye whispered, nestled comfortably on the sofa, her fingers pressed a button on the keyboard, and the door beside Xia Tian suddenly opened.

Xia Tian was stunned for a moment, looked up at the camera on the side, saluted a non-standard military salute with two fingers, and walked in.

"We may have entered a fake Hydra base. Why are there no guards here?" Skye frowned and murmured, unable to find any Hydra defense force. To be continued. .