[{"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-463":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},1721713,2198,"Chapter 463 - 463 — The Menswear Runway","marvel-a-lazy-ass-superman-chapter-463",463,"\u003Cp>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For 40 advanced chapters, visit my Patreon:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Patreon - Twilight_scribe1\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the finale of Cruella's menswear show, a model with clearly feminine features stepped onto the men's runway—instantly causing an uproar in the fashion world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't that no one had ever done this before. But to do it here, on Paris's most important stage—and to create this level of impact—was unprecedented.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In terms of avant-garde experimentation, London Fashion Week was usually the boldest among the Big Four. But pulling this off at Paris Menswear Ready-to-Wear was practically pushing the limits of market acceptance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one walking the runway was the Tiger Beauty who had recently gone viral in TV commercials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the wild, feline-accompanied womenswear in advertisements to the sharp, commanding presence in menswear on the runway, what she projected wasn't the regal, queen-like aura of the five supermodels—like Cindy Crawford.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, it was something more dominant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something undefined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A presence that refused categorization—stepping onto a stage that \"belonged\" to men.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even as the flashes from countless cameras flooded the runway like a sea of light—\"film murder,\" as photographers called it—Charlize Theron completed her single walk flawlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Probably only Henry could tell—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was channeling the essence of Marlon Brando and Al Pacino from The Godfather.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gait wasn't the typical model walk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't the feminine, straight-line step designed to accentuate hip sway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her steps were wider, more grounded—placed deliberately left and right, carrying weight and authority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only thing constraining her was time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn't walk too fast or too slow—she had to hit the mark perfectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And she did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A performance so complete that even she might never replicate it again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The result?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black trench coat, paired with an off-white plaid vest, a crisp white shirt, black trousers, and that tilted plaid bowler hat—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of it triggered a wave of inquiries and orders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Customers came from both genders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It shattered the notion that menswear was only for men—or that \"female-friendly menswear\" somehow didn't suit actual men.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who said slimmer, smaller-built men couldn't look sharp and commanding?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wave alone had Cruella grinning from ear to ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An unexpected bonus followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the news made its way back to the U.S., The Rock—already in its fourth week—experienced a renewed surge at the box office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though Charlize had only a few scenes, audiences were curious to see how this \"headline beauty\" performed on screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The buzz was so strong that J.J. Harris called across the ocean to discuss Charlize's next steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Henry hadn't been preparing to return to Los Angeles, she might have flown to Paris herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, due to vampire interference, Charlize had lost several opportunities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, not only were some of those offers returning—her salary had room for negotiation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some projects even voluntarily raised their pay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both J.J. Harris and Charlize felt a long-overdue sense of vindication.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Auditions followed the same trend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Major productions that had once shown little interest were now extending invitations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, most offers were still runway-related—modeling agencies eager to sign her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Charlize had no intention of pursuing that path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew exactly where her future lay: Hollywood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Acting across all roles—not surviving on youth and starving herself into a skeleton.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a call with her agent in Paris, Charlize looked at Henry with a strange expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It made his scalp prickle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jen told me—you invested in Titanic. Sixty-five million dollars.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And you're asking why I didn't get you a role?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She told me to ask you to arrange one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry explained, \"I've read the script. Aside from the female lead, there's no standout supporting role that suits you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cameron did say he could give you a small part—but he wasn't exactly enthusiastic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You really think joining a 'set tyrant' like him under those conditions would be pleasant?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And the schedule conflicts with your current work. Dropping everything for an insignificant role—it's not worth it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…What about the female lead?\" Charlize asked, aiming high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry gave her a simple, irrefutable answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don't fit James Cameron's aesthetic. He prefers fuller, more rounded women.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew when to let go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What Henry didn't say—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was that the film would truly elevate only one person: the director.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leads would gain fame—but their acting careers would actually suffer from it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being part of it wasn't necessarily a blessing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in Los Angeles, both of them dove straight into work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>J.J. Harris continued pushing her clients—including Charlize.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charlize kept auditioning, taking roles big or small, and giving her all on set.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pushed forward the construction of his underwater laboratory, researched alien tech, and continued funding Blade and Abraham Whistler in their vampire-hunting campaign.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whenever Charlize had time, he dropped everything to be with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whatever remained—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Went to Hollywood social obligations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Interestingly, as vampires became busier dealing with Blade, invitations to Henry increased again—and became far less… bizarre.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Occasionally, he would remember to guide Stark Pictures' digital imaging development—technically his actual job.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he remained committed to his personal goal:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being a paid slacker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Life was, all things considered, extremely comfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That evening, he was debating whether to head underwater again—installing methane collectors, natural gas generators, and helium purification systems—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When a notification popped up on his computer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A message from Abraham Whistler.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marked urgent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry slipped out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Passing by his small office, he saw his secretary—his \"black chubby girl\"—watering a cactus while eating a donut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yulian.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, boss.\" She quickly set things aside and looked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry almost told her:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Succulents don't need that much water. That cactus is about to die again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in the end, he just said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've got something to handle. If anyone asks for me, take a message.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Got it, boss.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the underground parking lot, Henry grabbed his refurbished off-road bicycle and prepared to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why a bike?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not for environmental reasons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not for exercise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simply because he was being followed more often.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Driving a car had nearly gotten him boxed in multiple times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only by slipping through alleyways had he avoided high-speed chases through L.A.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charlize, needing a car for work, had planned to buy a used one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry just tossed her the keys to his old Cadillac.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gas money? Her problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He, meanwhile, salvaged a bike from a scrapyard, fixed it up, and rode that instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This way, when using super speed or flight, he didn't have to abandon a vehicle—he could just carry it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mobility improved dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And since it was a junk bike—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Losing it didn't matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a Kryptonian, vehicles were just props.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So now—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He simply hoisted the bike onto his shoulder…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…and walked straight past the surveillance teams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right in front of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving them with nothing but his back—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And, well—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not even exhaust fumes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bikes don't have those.\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>",1186,"2026-06-06T15:31:22.543Z",1,"novelbin.me","4b640696a408466c45fd03e94c3a808dacb141dd77492cc468f5477a8b9386ce","marvel-a-lazy-ass-superman-chapter-464","marvel-a-lazy-ass-superman-chapter-462",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmarvel-a-lazy-ass-superman-cover.jpg"]