Hell's Kitchen, outside the "Good Luck" restaurant. "Looks like it's time to hire some people, otherwise, every time there's a big mission, we have to close the restaurant."
Chen Ye said as he looked at the "Closed" sign at the door. "Dr. Ethan, this is the restaurant. It's where we usually eat."
"Go through the door on the right, take the elevator, and you'll reach the apartments. You can sit here for a while, and I'll take you up to choose a room in a bit."
"Feel free to treat it like your home. There aren't many people in the apartments right now. After all, this is Hell's Kitchen, but I believe it'll get better over time."
Chen Ye introduced to Dr. Ethan. "Home sweet home, time to split the money. With cash in hand, it's time to hit the bar next door for a drink. I wonder if the bartender misses me."
Deadpool cheered excitedly. "Eating and drinking at my expense every day, I'll deduct it from your commission later. Looks like your sister isn't back yet, Pietro."
Chen Ye said as he pushed open the door. "She hasn't been back for days, hurry up and clean up. It's getting dusty."
Chen Ye instructed them. "You really should hire a waiter, Chen. You're too stingy."
Deadpool complained, and Dogpool and Pietro nodded in agreement. While Chen Ye and his group were cleaning the restaurant, on the other side, Tony Stark was holding a press conference.
Some people can never live a normal life like ordinary people. Tony Stark is one of them. His experience in Afghanistan made him determined to shut down the weapons division of Stark Industries.
And this decision caused their company's stock to plummet, much like a certain stock back in the homeland. At the restaurant bar, Chen Ye looked up at the TV, which was broadcasting Stark's press conference.
In the news, Tony was sitting at the podium, but unlike in the movie, he didn't take out a burger, probably because he had eaten enough on the plane.
"Everyone, sit down, order whatever you like. Don't be so serious." At this moment, Miss Pepper Potts stood on the outskirts of the reporters, smiling and looking at Tony Stark sitting at the podium with relief.
A man suddenly spoke to Pepper Potts: "Miss Potts." Hearing the voice, Pepper Potts turned to the person who spoke and replied, "That's me."
The man looked at Pepper Potts and said, "Could we have a word?" "Sorry, I'm not part of the press conference. If you have any questions, you should ask Tony Stark. He's sitting right there, but you'll have to wait in line."
Pepper Potts declined. At this moment, the man explained to Pepper Potts: "I'm not a reporter. My name is Phil Coulson, from the Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division." He handed a business card to Pepper Potts.
Pepper Potts glanced at the business card Coulson handed over and said, "Your organization's name is really hard to remember."
"Do you have any business with us? Regarding Tony's kidnapping, the Department of Defense and the FBI have already contacted us."
"So can't you share information among yourselves? Why do you have to come one by one, wasting my time?" "Or is it that your so-called Strategic Homeland agency doesn't have the authority to access the files?"
"That's the department in charge of this," Coulson replied.
"We're here to gather information about how Tony Stark escaped and the details of the rescue by Chen Ye's team. If possible, please let us know." Pepper Potts's face turned cold as she responded,
"Your department sure is nosy. When Tony was missing, you were nowhere to be found. Now that he's safe, you're asking questions. I'll pass your message to Tony, but whether he wants to talk to you is up to him."
"Alright, we'll wait for your good news. We won't disturb you any further. Thank you," Coulson replied with a smile, seemingly ignoring the slightly sarcastic remark.
Tony Stark recounted his experience in Afghanistan and then decided to shut down the weapons manufacturing division of Stark Industries.
When Stark announced the permanent closure of the Stark Group's weapons production, Deadpool suddenly stood up and quickly knelt in front of Chen Ye, hugging his leg and crying out,
"My dear Chen, my beloved Chen, I knew it. You helped us short the stocks, right? Right?"
"Get lost. I told you to buy when I did, but you didn't. Now you wish!" Chen Ye disdainfully kicked Deadpool away. "Come on, Chen, you're the best," Deadpool shamelessly crawled back, rubbing his black and red mask against Chen Ye's leg.
"Alright, alright, get lost. I won't deduct your commission this time," Chen Ye ignored Deadpool's persistent pestering.
"I can't believe he actually shut down the Stark Group's weapons production," Pietro said with a complex expression.
"So, you see, there are many things Tony Stark might not really know. Of course, I'm not telling you to let go of your hatred, just don't want you to be used," Chen Ye said.
After all, he's not a saint who would tell someone to let go after their foster parents were killed. He just wanted Pietro to understand the truth before making a decision.
"Hmm, for now, I won't kill him. I'll spare his life and let him atone. I'll see how he behaves in the future. If he disappoints me, I'll decide then," Pietro said.
"Chen, so how much did you make this time?" Pietro curiously asked, with Ethan also casting a curious glance.
"Not much, just a small target this time," Chen said calmly. "How much!"
"Please, Chen, give me a little. I've been eyeing a pink sports car lately," Deadpool cried out again.
"Pietro, I invested a little for you and your sister. Saving for a dowry, in case you want to get married someday, you can buy a small house or something," Chen Ye said to Pietro, ignoring Deadpool's antics.
"Thank you, Chen," Pietro said gratefully.
"Ding,"
"Congratulations, host, Pietro Maximoff's favorability has increased to full stars (six-star limit)."
"Congratulations, host, Pietro Maximoff has become your family."
"You have acquired all of Pietro Maximoff's skills, existing skills automatically upgraded by one level."
"Future skill upgrades of family members will also automatically upgrade the host."
"Congratulations, host, for reaching full stars for the first time, earning the full-star reward title: Family Hero Lv1 (upgradable)."
"Family Hero Lv1: When a family member is present, host's combat power increases by 10%, family member's combat power increases by 5%." Chen Ye looked at the generous rewards excitedly and asked the system in his mind,
"This Family Hero title sounds a bit awkward, can we change it? And what does upgradable mean, how do I upgrade?"
The system replied, "The host must strive to increase friendship levels, only full stars can be considered family. When the host has a certain number of family members, exclusive skills and more functions can be awakened.
The host should not only focus on making new friends but also occasionally care for your old friends."
Chen Ye pondered seriously after hearing this.
"Ring, ring, ring," Chen Ye's phone rang, interrupting his thoughts.
Chen Ye picked up the phone, glanced at the caller ID, and quickly answered, "Kingpin Uncle, why are you calling me?"