[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-marvel-a-lazy-ass-superman":3,"chapter-marvel-a-lazy-ass-superman-marvel-a-lazy-ass-superman-chapter-262":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Marvel: A Lazy-Ass Superman",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1721868,2198,"Chapter 262 262 — The Banquet Invitation","marvel-a-lazy-ass-superman-chapter-262",262,"\u003Cp>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For 20 advanced chapters, visit my Patreon:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Patreon - Twilight_scribe1\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Henry took the cute pink paper bag from old Gary, he actually thought the girl-agent had left him some kind of spy-grade \"special\" memento.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when he pulled out the plush toy—a chubby, adorable tabby-cat doll—Henry froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…This is a Katie doll?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bobbi put real thought into it, didn't she?\" Gary said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not dare mention how he and Bobbi had opened Henry's door earlier and been scared half to death by the real Katie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry checked the plush toy with his X-ray vision—no bugs, no transmitters, nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which made him momentarily wonder whether he had misunderstood Bobbi Morse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe she was just a normal, bright, pretty college girl… trying to find a boyfriend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought flashed through Henry's mind for half a second before he dismissed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One major reason he had quit Hollywood was because of what a very famous agent said about him: ordinary face, no standout features; without heavy training, nothing memorable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then that agent \"selflessly\" recommended an expensive acting workshop…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeah, he was just trying to squeeze a referral fee out of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a Leonardo DiCaprio-level face to begin with, Henry would have to grind twenty years for a chance at recognition through acting skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had zero interest in being a lifelong side character.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And people who claim action stars \"don't need looks\" are lying—if you're going to be an action star, you still need a memorable face or vibe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry was memorable only in how unmemorable he looked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plastic surgery couldn't fix that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…Maybe disfigurement could.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given Hollywood insiders' practiced eyes, the idea of a woman falling for him at first sight was absurd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Bobbi's friendliness was probably just her personality—she was nice to everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such people do exist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world isn't as dark as people pretend. Even beggars on the street eventually encounter someone who tosses them a coin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Henry staring at the plush toy with a conflicted expression, Gary nudged:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's Bobbi thanking you for showing her around these past few days. Sure, giving a man a plush doll is a bit odd, but it's a very girl thing to do. She told me she'd look for you again next vacation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry put the toy back into the bag and laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So that's half a year away. Maybe she'll meet her soulmate this semester.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We'll see when the time comes. But if you stay in touch with her, thank her for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Alright.\" Gary looked downright disappointed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So exaggerated it was clearly intentional—Henry couldn't help laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gary, since when are you so eager to play matchmaker? And she's your ex-wife's distant relative—not yours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And with her looks, you think she's lacking suitors? I'm unemployed. I'm literally considering going back to Alaska to fish king crabs so I can pay your rent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gary harrumphed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don't look worried. And someone your age ought to have a girlfriend. Live like a young person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You're so bored you adopted a 'tabby cat'—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He air-quoted dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"—If you tell me next that you adopted a Bichon Frise, I'll forbid it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry laughed. \"If I had both a cat and a dog, the place would be a warzone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly! So isn't it better to have a girl around to keep you in line?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why should I suffer through marriage while you skate free?\" Gary complained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry sighed. \"…So that's the real reason. Old man.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gary made an overly dramatic \"oops I slipped\" expression—so fake it made Henry want to punch him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Henry could consider punching him, a silver-gray Rolls-Royce stopped outside the building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A large, powerfully built white man with brown hair and brown eyes stepped out in a black suit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you Mr. Henry Brown?\" the man asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry and Gary exchanged a look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither recognized him. He didn't act like a government man either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Henry said cautiously, \"I might be. And you are?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Brown, hello. I'm Happy Hogan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ms. Katharine Hepburn sent me with an invitation—she requests your presence at a banquet tonight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took an envelope from inside his jacket and held it out politely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Happy Hogan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As in Tony Stark's future driver and bodyguard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Working for Katharine Hepburn now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or was someone else behind this invitation?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry opened the envelope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The format was familiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was about the time of year when, back when he worked for Audrey Hepburn, Oscar-season banquets happened every night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only a few mattered. Audrey often declined most of them politely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So today's banquet… was it an Oscar-season campaigning event?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what did he have to do with that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn't a voting member.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still—the signature was unmistakably Katharine Hepburn's.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't turn down the old lady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry tucked the invitation away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Got it. Please tell Ms. Hepburn I'll be there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course.\" Happy nodded, then got back into the Rolls-Royce and drove off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gary exhaled only after the car left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So… that was Katharine Hepburn's chauffeur?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Probably someone else's. Delivering invitations. The lady isn't rich enough to let her driver run around in a Rolls. She doesn't even use cars like that herself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well then get upstairs and prepare! The banquet's tonight!\" Gary urged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's just a normal banquet, not the red carpet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if I dress up like a peacock, it won't mean anything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>( Bobbi is Barbara morse aka Mockingbird )\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>🎉 Power Stone Goal Announcement! 🎉\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'll release one bonus chapter for every 500 Power Stones we hit!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let me know what should I do\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your support means everything—let's crush these goals together! Keep voting, and let the stones pile up! 🚀\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~\u003C\u002Fp>",949,"2026-06-06T15:31:22.542Z",1,"novelbin.me","689a769f90c6bc2b7015f4daa2b586c8766d6b7ef43940f49c22d09a892a2c89","marvel-a-lazy-ass-superman-chapter-263","marvel-a-lazy-ass-superman-chapter-261",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmarvel-a-lazy-ass-superman-cover.jpg"]