Chapter 3672

"Bad news, friends."

A message appeared on the group chat page of "Long live single life". The red and purple hair color in the sender's avatar explained the identity of this lady.

"Bucky intends to chase me."

Shiler, who had just seen the group chat, widened his eyes and typed a series of exclamation marks quickly. He typed quickly: "Our group chat was just established yesterday, and you intend to get out of single life today? You damn traitor!"

"Listen, he's the one who wants to chase me, I haven't agreed yet."

"What's going on with you two?" Someone else sent a message. Shiler clicked on the avatar to see—S. H. I. E. L. D. agent Hill.

"We two don't have anything going on." Seeing Natasha's typing speed was also very fast, and a series of words appeared on the screen within seconds:

"We knew each other very early, earlier than you can imagine. I even knew him earlier than I knew Captain America, and then we developed some feelings beyond friendship. But later it was discovered by the organization—he was locked in solitary confinement, and I was transferred away. That's it."

"This is called nothing going on??!!" Shiler typed another series of question marks and exclamation marks.

"But he didn't have memories at that time!!!" Seeing Natasha also sent a series of exclamation marks, "He wasn't him at that time! He was the Winter Soldier who had been brainwashed! He has recovered his memory now."

"Does he remember that relationship?"

"I don't know, so I said this is bad news." Seeing Natasha's words revealed despair, "I don't know if he suddenly remembered it or what. Or maybe this Bucky likes me again now... but I think this is unlikely, he's not the kind of person who would like Black Widow. And after he returned, we didn't have few dealings, if he wanted to chase me, he would have chased me long ago. So I am more inclined to think he remembered it."

"Why would he suddenly remember it?" Another avatar appeared, Shiler clicked to see, it turned out to be Nick. He couldn't help but sigh that Seeing Natasha was really brave, daring to pull her boss into such a life group.

"How would I know?!" Seeing Natasha sent a crazy expression, "The key problem now is that the me when I was dating him wasn't completely me either. I was too young at that time, still immersed in some fantasies that I feel embarrassed about now when I think about them. I really can't accept that the black history that no one knows suddenly appears in someone's brain! If it were in the past, I would fly to Hawaii immediately, but Steve's birthday is coming soon, I can't leave."

"You're done for." Shiler typed a light sentence, "Steve and Bucky are the best buddies, he will help him. Maybe he will come to ask you sideways soon."

"Can I pretend to have amnesia? Or Alzheimer's or something? I'm 90 years old, this shouldn't be too much, right?"

"Definitely not." Nick replied, "Captain America's age is older than yours, and he hasn't developed Alzheimer's yet. And if you have a mental illness, we'll send you to Shiler's sanitarium—at your own expense!"

Seeing Natasha sent a terrified emoji. Shiler thought for a while and continued typing: "How do you know he wants to chase you? Did he tell you?"

"He asked Coulson!" You could tell how terrified Seeing Natasha was from the speed at which she sent the message, "He actually went to ask Coulson if I would come to Steve's birthday party. My god, is this a question a normal sapiens can ask?"

"And then?" Hill seemed very interested in this too.

"He asked Coulson sideways about my views on marriage and love. You know how Coulson would answer—'She wants all men in the world to die'."

The group began to brush up laughing emojis. Shiler couldn't help laughing either, this time it was finally his turn to laugh wildly.

"And then what did Bucky say?" Nick clearly didn't care at all that his top general was chatting while at work—or rather, he could understand Seeing Natasha chatting while at work in this situation.

"He said he didn't care, he wanted to try."

"Didn't mention the past at all?"

"No. But I think you guys should be able to feel his covering up, he might have treated that as some kind of incredible secret."

"And then you revealed it all in a few sentences."

"I completely understand, his past is a very heavy injury to him. But I'm not! And I wasn't caught by them, I was voluntary."

"It's over." Hill also said, "He must think you two were supporting each other and relying on each other in the painful adversity. But in fact?"

"In fact, I just thought he was handsome!!!" Shiler heard Seeing Natasha's roar through the text, "We were trained in a closed environment for so long, it's normal to be attracted by each other's hormones, right?!!!"

"Have you ever truly loved him?" Nick asked.

"It's hard for me to say." Seeing Natasha was silent for a long time this time before replying, "At least now, compared to him, I like my single life better."

"Then we have to study how not to let him think you two can continue your previous relationship." Nick said, "I think the key lies in Steve."

"I agree."

"I agree."

"I agree too."

"I think the situation might be like this." Shiler continued to say in the group chat, "Steve is a very kind person with strong empathy. He hopes everyone lives a happy life, especially his good buddy. He clearly enjoyed the sweetness of marriage after marrying Carter, and after little Rogers was born, he was even more satisfied. He also wants his good buddy to experience this happiness—he might have just suggested he start a new relationship, but Bucky happened to mention the past with Seeing Natasha, and then Steve suggested he try."

"I think it's very likely that this is the case." Nick said, "Even if he was brainwashed back then, dating Black Widow under the nose of the organization was still a decision with quite a lot of courage. His courage won't just be reflected in this one thing—if he decides to do it, he won't give up easily."

"This has nothing to do with us." Shiler said, "Unless he wants to force Seeing Natasha to do something, but that's not something courage can do."

"Have you guys just given up on me like this?" Seeing Natasha asked incredulously.

"He just went to ask Coulson, but didn't really do anything." Hill replied, "Maybe this isn't even true—Coulson was busy preparing for Steve's birthday party and might have just had a dream."

"I hope so." Seeing Natasha said.

"Oh, no, wait." Shiler replied in the group chat, "I got Bucky's psychological assessment report. Alright, Coulson shouldn't be dreaming."

"What do you mean?"

"The assessment result is very good. He seems to have completely gotten rid of the shadows of the past and is ready to enter a new relationship."

"God!" Seeing Natasha sent a fainting emoji, "Did he mention his past?"

"You understand, when he gets rid of the shadows of the past and can face his past squarely, the memories of the days when he was brainwashed will definitely be remembered. He must have seen you there—and you appearing in his memories still have an attraction to him."

"I don't even remember what I looked like at that time." Seeing Natasha replied quickly, "We went to Minsk because of a mission, in late autumn and early winter. I only remember the wind was very strong at that time, the leaves had all fallen, and the distant ridge looked like an old dragon. He stood in front of me in a light gray windbreaker, like a battle-hardened Mauser..."

"It's a pity you don't write romance novels, Madam. Do you need me to contact a director to make your love story into a movie?"

"Then we will definitely get a terrible rating, because in fact, it wasn't very pleasant—we almost killed each other."

"Wow."

"Wow."

"Wow."

"What on earth are you guys surprised about? He was a brainwashed super soldier, and I was an evil biochemical cyborg, do you expect us to have any pure and beautiful love story?"

"I really want to contact a director." Shiler said.

He still wanted to continue watching the group chat, but the door was knocked on. The person who pushed the door open was Bucky. Shiler smiled at him and said: "Please sit."

"Looks like my assessment result is good?" Bucky also smiled.

"Of course." Shiler glanced at the computer screen, "In fact, it's quite good, second only to Steve. Considering he has such a happy family, and you are still single, this is already very good."

"Yes, I really feel much better lately. By the way, Doctor, Steve's birthday is coming, have you thought about what birthday gift to give him? This birthday is very important, it's best not to give duplicate gifts."

"I'm thinking about this too." Shiler said truthfully, "Steve looks kind to others, but it's precisely because he's too kind, no matter what others give him, he's very happy. We don't know what he really likes. If you can provide a little inspiration, that would be great."

"I'm planning to give him a set of painting tools." Bucky said, "He's a painter by background and has never given up his hobby of painting. A set of exquisite painting tools will definitely work."

"My god, how did I not think of that." Although Shiler said so, he actually thought of it long ago—even without talking about Captain America's past experience, Steve often paints at the Avengers base, and everyone has seen it. He chose not to give this, also because he was afraid of crashing with others.

"I also know what Eddie is going to give." Bucky said, "He's going to take a family photo for their family of three. His photography skills are quite good, Steve will like it."

"This is his professional skill, we can't compare." Shiler leaned on the armrest on one side and said, "Peter said last night that he and Gwen will give a treadmill. They both have the habit of morning running, so they can exercise at home when the weather is bad."

"This is also very thoughtful." Bucky nodded, "Steve will like it."

"That's why I have a headache—the thoughtful gifts have all been given by you, what should we people do?" Shiler sighed, "Although I really want to use my professional skills to give them free psychological counseling, I estimate Steve will worry about the authenticity of 'completely free', and that means they might have mental problems, which is not very auspicious."

"What does Tony plan to give?" Bucky asked.

"Don't know." Shiler shook his head, "I guarantee he has a bigger headache than me. I just need to give one that doesn't go wrong, but he must be outstanding, preferably winning over all of you."

"Alright, he's just like that. Oh, one more thing, Doctor. Do you think my mental state is healthy enough to start a new relationship?"

"Do you plan to have a psychological consultation today? It just so happens I'm free today. Wait a moment, I'll go get the recorder, so I can review and learn later. Don't worry, the recording data is kept confidential throughout, I will never actively disclose it to anyone."

Bucky nodded. On the way to get the recorder, Shiler sent a message in the group chat: "I didn't expect the security in Manhattan to be so bad, I just had a radio for recording patient conversations stolen yesterday. I'm considering whether to buy a safe."

That night, a fiery red shadow swept across the New York sky, a neat roll was swung down from the roof of the sanitarium, and landed silently in Shiler's office.

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