The Party Begins! American-Style Bullying! / Jessica's Pranks! Is Gwen's Cosplay Real or Fake?

Jessica beside her was absentmindedly fiddling with her phone, replying to Ye Li's latest messages.

Ye Li: I'm already working on the poster. I'll bring it over tonight.

Jessica: It's rare for you not to be so lazy, brother.

Ye Li: I've got a pretty good helper here. He's a genius and learns everything quickly.

Jessica: Thank that helper for me, and thank you too, Li. I can save you a vice president position in the club.

Ye Li: Wait a second, shouldn't you be in class at this time?

Jessica: Uh... (〃)

Ye Li: Put your phone away, Jessica. Looks like I need to teach you a proper lesson.

Damn it, her brother was too sly!

Jessica reluctantly put her phone away. She was going to get her butt smacked when she got home.

Gwen tugged at her. "Jessica, Dr. Connors rarely comes to teach. I think you should listen."

She slightly raised her smooth chin, gesturing toward a boy in front of them. "Look how attentively Peter is listening."

"Tch~"

Jessica puffed out her cheeks. "That nerd needs me to save him whenever Thompson bullies him."

The Party Begins! American-Style Bullying!

After class.

Peter Parker ran over to greet Connors. "Dr. Connors, I didn't expect you to come teach at our school. This is great!"

During the summer internship, he had studied under Dr. Connors as well, and he had performed far better than Gwen.

"Peter, I'm also glad to be teaching you, but I think you misunderstood."

Connors explained with a smile, "I only teach occasionally, not long-term. After all, I still have a project to research at Osborn."

"That one? How's the progress lately?" Peter Parker immediately perked up at the mention of research.

"Peter."

Gwen walked over at that moment. "I don't think it's appropriate to discuss Osborn's research project here, Dr. Connors."

"Hey, Gwen." Peter greeted her shyly when he saw her approach.

"It's fine, Gwen. It isn't some confidential project."

Connors picked up his briefcase and self-deprecatingly said, "Making severed limbs regenerate by transplanting lizard genes is too crazy. Most people wouldn't care; they'd only treat it as a joke."

"If it's you, Dr. Connors, you'll definitely succeed." Gwen encouraged him thoughtfully.

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Although she only had a vague understanding of Connors's research, she did not think it was some wild fantasy.

After all, she herself had gained incredible superpowers.

Peter added, "Yes, Doctor. I can help you."

"Hehe, although I should probably decline..."

Connors smiled. "But I think I really do need your help. You're a genius, Peter."

The ordinary version of Peter Parker was even smarter than the Spider-Man version. At Osborn, he had not merely been learning; he had even given Connors plenty of useful advice.

"My laboratory will always be open to you."

After leaving Peter with those words, Connors prepared to leave.

Before he went, Gwen invited him, "Dr. Connors, there's a party tonight. Are you interested?"

"That's an activity for young people, Gwen. I won't join in."

"All right. Take care."

After seeing Connors off, Gwen smiled at Peter Parker again. "Peter~ Don't skip tonight's party. Lots of female classmates will be there. Maybe there'll be someone you like—I can introduce you."

Peter had been her neighbor since childhood. Though she did not have the same feelings for him that she had for Ye Li, she still hoped her friend could be more cheerful.

"Ah... okay. I'll definitely go, Gwen."

Peter ran away as if fleeing for his life.

"Hehe~"

Jessica popped out from behind Gwen. "Gwen, there's a special event at the party~"

"A special event?"

Night arrived quickly.

The party was being held at Ye Li's Sunnyville Manor.

Jessica was one of the organizers, while the other sponsor was Harry Osborn, the son of Osborn Corporation.

By the time Ye Li arrived in his flashy modified car, the place was already buzzing.

Let's see what expression Gwen makes when she sees this.

With a mischievous grin, he pulled an incredibly long scroll from the trunk, picked up two small gifts, and headed straight inside.

"Teacher?"

"Although Jessica didn't say anything, I guessed you'd come."

Harry was actually the first to welcome Ye Li.

For a period of time, Ye Li had tutored him in art.

"Harry, it's been a while. Have you fallen behind in art class?"

Ye Li looked Harry over. Dressed in a casual suit and appearing utterly relaxed, Harry probably had not experienced the Green Goblin incident yet.

Hmm... Had Norman Osborn become the Green Goblin yet? He should find time to beat him up.

Unaware that Ye Li was thinking about beating up his father, Harry chatted as he walked inside with him. "You know, besides my classes, I also have to learn how to manage the company. I really don't have any spare time. I don't have a brain as smart as Peter's."

"Peter?"

"Huh? Yes, Peter. Is there a problem?"

"No. I mean, he's over there, and he doesn't seem to be doing too well."

Ye Li pointed ahead.

The party was being held indoors.

Outside, Peter was holding a camera while a tall, blond buzz-cut boy and several lackeys blocked his way.

"Hey, Peter's here."

The classic school bully from Spider-Man, "Flash" Thompson sneered at Peter. "What are you doing here, little piece of trash? There's a party going on here, not somewhere you belong."

One of Thompson's lackeys in black chimed in, "We don't take trash here!"

Thompson waved a hand. "Get your ass home, or stay and do my homework for me."

"I came to attend the party, Thompson. You can't do this!"

Peter was so angry he wanted to swing his camera into Thompson's head, but unfortunately, he did not dare—and he could not bear to damage the camera.

"Oh? Who invited a nerd like you?" Thompson gave him a cocky look as he made things difficult for him.

"Lots of people!"

Peter said, "Gwen, Jessica, Harry—they all invited me!"

"Yes, Thompson. We all invited Peter!"

Harry walked over at that moment, frowning at Thompson. "You'd better move aside right now!"

"Heh, someone who only hides behind other people."

Seeing that one of the organizers had come over, Thompson did not want to provoke trouble. After mocking Peter once more, he turned to step aside.

Jessica's Mischief! Gwen's Real and Fake Cosplay!

But the moment he turned around, he saw a kind smile facing him.

"Student Thompson, where do you think you're going?"

Ye Li glanced toward the manor entrance. "Just a reminder, the exit is that way."

"Who are you? What do you mean?"

Thompson felt an oppressive pressure from Ye Li.

"I mean—"

Snap.

Ye Li snapped his fingers.