Chapter 5

So the slacker he was, he decided to put it aside for now, and give this underground king a taste of his own medicine when he had the chance.

After all, they hadn't met face-to-face, and he didn't have a deep grudge.

"Oh, brother, you're also paying attention to this news."

Jessica carried a small black shoulder bag, bent over, and leaned toward Ye Li's computer, "The black spider that appeared a few days ago has a style very similar to Ghost-Spider; I suspect they are a couple or something."

Ye Li was helpless.

He clearly said he was Spider-Man; how did it become Black Spider in the media's mouth?

He wasn't Miles, that little black spider.

Jessica was still chattering in his ear, "But he's very mysterious; the supervillain Vulture who almost crushed us that day disappeared inexplicably; some people say he's already been killed by the Black Spider."

"I heard from Gwen that her father has a big opinion on this matter, believing that criminals should be handed over to the police station for processing, and others have no right..."

"Jessica, if you don't go to school, you'll be late; you don't want the first day of school to be like this, right?"

Ye Li raised the black ring on his wrist, which showed the time.

"Alright, the new watch you bought is very nice."

Jessica tilted her head and pecked him on the face, then left with a smile.

"Then I'm leaving first, remember the party tonight! Gwen will be there too~"

"Don't worry, I'll definitely be there!"

Ye Li waved at her.

After sending Jessica off, he scanned the news of the past few days again.

"Stark hasn't even become Iron Man yet; supervillains these days are pitifully few."

He didn't find Gwen or Jessica's enemy of destiny.

Ye Li closed the screen in disappointment, deciding to give up the plan of grinding monsters.

Compared to working himself to death fighting supervillains for rewards, finding future superheroes to build relationships with, mooching a simple task, and then loading some template, honestly being a connection, isn't that wonderful?

That's right, he's just that lazy.

Maybe he got used to slacking off over the past few years.

Midtown High School.

"Gwen, why do I feel like you're in a bad mood?"

"Am I?"

Gwen took out a small mirror and smiled at it, "It's normal, I'm not frowning."

"It's your appetite! You've had a huge appetite recently; you can even compare with me. I heard that if you're in a bad mood, you'll binge eat."

Jessica reminded her seriously, "Don't eat too much at the party tonight, otherwise it won't look good if your figure gets out of shape."

"..."

Gwen was innocent; fighting criminals is hard work, okay? What's wrong with eating a bit more?

But she couldn't say it out loud.

Thinking about the fact that she really had something bothering her recently, Gwen said, "Jessica, you've also seen the reports about the Black Spider, right? Because of the Black Spider, Dad doesn't like Ghost-Spider much either."

"What does that have to do with you?"

Jessica put her arm around Gwen's shoulder and teased, "Are you also a fan of Ghost-Spider?"

"Fan? ...Ah, I guess so."

Gwen said reluctantly.

Being a fan of yourself... that's too shameful.

Gwen is also a fan of Ghost-Spider—Jessica came up with an idea.

She started typing on her phone, tap-tap-tap, to send a message to her brother.

On the other side.

Manhattan Fifth Avenue.

In a luxuriously decorated high-end studio.

"Dr. Banner, it's not close for me to come to the studio from home."

Looking at the man visiting him, Ye Li tried to keep his expression calm, "I usually only come once or twice a week, so I hope you're not joking with me; you really want to learn painting from me?"

That's right, sitting in front of him was Bruce Banner, also known as the Hulk.

Although he was confident he could trade blows with the Hulk before he was strengthened to a certain level, he was also afraid that the green guy would come out and tear the studio down.

This was also the reason why he chose to meet at his nominal workplace after receiving the message, instead of at home.

If it weren't for the system, Ye Li wouldn't want to see this doctor at all.

To be honest, he was already regretting it a bit now.

Although the Hulk template is fierce, it's an eyesore.

Not to mention the constant clothes-ripping, he's also green all over...

And getting close to Banner, being defined by the system as Banner's [Supernatural Connection], isn't something that will happen overnight.

Without this identity prerequisite, naturally, Banner's tasks couldn't be triggered.

"Yes, Mr. Ye Li."

Banner's expression seemed a bit decadent, "It is said that the art of painting can calm people down; I want to give it a try."

"If your emotions are unstable, I think you should find a doctor to take a look."

Ye Li was noncommittal, "Painting can indeed cleanse the soul sometimes."

"But it might also make you more and more irritable."

"For example, Vincent Willem van Gogh, everyone knows that."

"Dr. Banner, do you need me to give other examples?"

Banner nodded.

"I know this might not work."

"But I've already tried many methods to control my emotions; trying this one won't hurt."

You have nothing to lose, I might have something to lose.

Just as Ye Li was about to say something else, his phone beeped.

Only messages from Jessica and the others had message alerts set, so he picked it up and took a look.

It was a message from Jessica:

[Li, I want to start a Ghost-Spider fan club!]

[You also quite like Ghost-Spider, right? Can you help draw a Ghost-Spider poster?]

[I plan to announce this at the party tonight.]

[Hehe~ Gwen is also a fan of Ghost-Spider; I'll definitely give her a surprise.]

I guess she really will be surprised by you...

Ye Li had to admire that Jessica had so many pranks.

Gwen is a fan of Ghost-Spider? Heh, very interesting.

He turned to the computer on the side with interest.

To make a big poster by tonight, hand-drawing wouldn't work; he had to use software assistance.

"Banner, I agree."

Ye Li said while operating the computer, "You can be my assistant here for now, until you feel it's useless."

Banner smiled, "Thank you, Ye."

Don't mention it.

Free labor, might as well use it.

Perspective back to Midtown High School.

Gwen and the others had already started class.

The one in charge of the lecture on the podium was a middle-aged man with one arm missing; his name was Curtis "Curt" Connors.

His level as a biology professor gave him unique insights into some knowledge points, and he was in his element during the lecture.

Gwen listened very carefully; when she was interning at Oscorp during the summer, she was learning from this Dr. Connors.