"Peter!"
At the traffic light intersection, Leo shouted at the top of his lungs, and instantly more than ten people turned around to look behind them.
In America, the name Peter is as common as Zhang Wei in China - you can bump into someone named Peter every few steps.
With so many people at this traffic light intersection, having more than ten turn around was actually quite few.
After seeing it wasn't someone they knew, these people turned back around, pretending nothing had happened to avoid embarrassment.
Only Peter Parker walked over, with a smile on his face.
"Leo! I didn't expect to run into you here."
At this moment, he also noticed Gwen Stacy beside Leo, and his smile became ambiguous.
"Are you two... on a date?"
"Yeah." Leo admitted openly, earning an eye roll from Gwen, but she didn't refute it either.
She was just a bit embarrassed.
"What about you? Not at home for lunch, coming to Manhattan alone - what are you doing?"
"Well..." Peter scratched his head embarrassedly, "I became Dr. Connors' intern, and I'm heading to Oscorp Tower now."
Hearing this answer, Leo was somewhat surprised.
"Quite capable, aren't you."
He could clearly sense that Peter's qi hadn't changed at all - still at ordinary human levels.
This meant he hadn't been bitten by a spider yet.
But even so, he had still established a connection with the Lizard Doctor.
It had to be said that while fate might be ethereal, there were indeed traces of its existence.
"Well then, good luck. With Dr. Connors' recommendation letter, you should be able to choose a good university."
Leo encouraged Gwen with a few words, then suggested they say goodbye and prepared to take Gwen home.
Looking at their intimate backs, Peter couldn't help but show envy in his eyes.
When would he and his MJ become like Leo and Gwen?
Oh right, Gwen and MJ were members of the same band.
Should he ask Leo for help, to have Gwen give him some advice?
The traffic light turned green again. Peter shook his head, temporarily putting romantic thoughts aside.
The most important thing now was to help Dr. Connors complete the regeneration formula and develop medicine that could regrow severed limbs.
That way, fame and fortune would naturally come rolling in, and pursuing MJ would be much easier.
...
"I didn't expect Parker to actually be chosen by Dr. Connors. I wonder if it's his good fortune or misfortune."
Back home, Leo began exercising, while Gwen sat in a chair, swinging her slender legs and chatting with him about some Oscorp Industries gossip.
"Recently, the board members have been very dissatisfied with his lack of research results. I heard they're about to shut down the experiment."
"Those capitalists only know profit - they don't have any long-term vision at all."
By the end, Gwen felt quite indignant for Dr. Connors.
"I think it's quite normal actually."
Leo did push-ups while discussing with Gwen.
"The purpose of doing business is to make money. Nobody wants to support a doctor who hasn't produced any results for over ten years."
"Do you know how much funding Dr. Connors costs Oscorp Industries each year?"
"This..." Gwen was speechless, not knowing how to respond for a moment.
"But that's just how science is! Not all efforts pay off. Many discoveries are the result of sudden inspiration."
"But you can't expect Oscorp Industries to wait unconditionally for his moment of inspiration, can you? They've waited long enough."
Leo's push-up speed was extremely fast, enough to make some housewives blush and eager to try.
"Gwen, this world needs compassion, but compassion can't be overflowing. Don't worry about things beyond your capability."
Leo's words had deeper meaning that the current Gwen couldn't understand.
He only hoped that once Spider-Woman appeared, Gwen could gain some insight from these words.
"Hmph, bad guy, lecturing me again."
Gwen pouted cutely and plopped down on Leo's back, acting as a weight for him.
Unfortunately, with the girl's weight, sitting on Leo's back didn't add any pressure for him.
Instead, that amazing elasticity made his blood boil, and his movements became more vigorous.
Why are you rewarding me!
Before long, Gwen ran away blushing.
This guy really is a monster when it comes to stamina.
...
After just an hour, Leo finished exercising and accompanied Gwen to watch boring American variety shows.
Actually, what was on TV didn't matter - what mattered was that two people were watching it together.
Gwen used to often come to Leo's house on weekends, and they would peacefully spend the day together.
But today her mood was somewhat unsettled.
Leo didn't know that his earlier words had already affected Gwen.
"Don't worry about things beyond your capability" - but how much capability do I have now?
The girl's heart was confused.
By now, she had to admit that her body had undergone changes.
Strength, agility, perception.
These all completely exceeded normal human limits.
And having gained these powers, what should she do with them?
During the afternoon, Gwen's thoughts gradually became clearer, and understanding appeared in her eyes.
George's phone call didn't interrupt their dinner plans.
After eating, Leo accompanied Gwen home as usual.
Originally he wanted to take a taxi, but Gwen insisted that he walk back with her.
Leo could only agree.
All along the way, Gwen kept looking up at the skyscrapers towering on the streets.
Wild ideas sprouted in her heart.
Leo noticed her excitement and had no intention of stopping her.
Whatever Gwen wanted to do, she should do it. If any danger arose, he would be there to back her up.
In this tiny New York, was there anything a Saiyan couldn't handle?
However, he also needed to pay attention to cultivating her mindset and values - he didn't want Gwen to become too much of a saint.
Taking the elevator, they arrived at Gwen's front door.
"Well, I'll go in first then."
Gwen returned to her usual cheerfulness, saying with a smile.
Leo nodded, and suddenly had a mischievous impulse.
He deliberately released part of his ki.
Instantly, every hair on Gwen's arm stood on end.
An amazing sense of crisis rushed straight to her heart.
Leo grinned, pointing at Gwen's arm.
"You should shave, Gwen."
"Leo!"