Gwen's Self-Persuasion, Wanda's Gentle Tenderness

Gwen was frightened senseless too. Watching the man beneath the pitch-black suit casually send someone to their death like a demon shattered her worldview.

"What? Scared? I told you not to come."

Chen Xi turned around with a chuckle and looked at the stunned Gwen...

"Th-that was a human life."

Gwen found it hard to accept. Her superhero had such a dark side too.

"I didn't kill him. He killed himself."

Chen Xi spoke calmly.

"Nonsense! I... I... clearly saw you snap his neck." Gwen said angrily. You were still trying to deny it!

"Really? Didn't you hear how desperately he wanted to die? If I hadn't granted his wish, wouldn't I have let him down? And didn't you hear him say that if I didn't kill him today, he would kill me someday?"

"If you had to choose, would you rather I killed him, or waited for him to come kill me later? Could you handle a bullet from the shadows?" Chen Xi argued confidently.

"Besides, a deranged mutant like him, who wants to kill people at the drop of a hat, can't be left alive. If I let him go today, more ordinary people might suffer tomorrow. Do you think he deserved to die?"

"The biggest reason he deserved to die was because he lusted after your beauty. If I wasn't by your side and let him go only for him to hurt you later, I'd want to die myself. For you, I'm willing to bear the stigma of being a murderer."

"He... he deserved to die."

Gwen blankly followed his reasoning. She thought of all those mutant crimes, even mutants losing control and slaughtering people on a massive scale.

And Chen Xi's final words made her heart race...

Oh my God! What did he mean by that? Did he do all this because he likes me?

Oh, Gwen, Gwen, it's all your fault. If he hadn't been protecting you, he wouldn't have needed to kill anyone!

"So, I was not only getting rid of a menace for the people, but also ensuring your safety."

Chen Xi chuckled as he gently rubbed her little head. Wasn't it ridiculously easy to fool a little lamb like this?

Seeing how absent-minded she was, how could Chen Xi not realize that he had thoroughly talked her into it?

Mm~ Don't worry, she would persuade herself...

Ignoring Gwen, who was immersed in her own world, he bought Corpse-Dissolving Water from the system store. With just a single drop, it was as though the man had never existed in this world...

System-produced goods were always top quality!

As expected of standard Predator gear, the effect was excellent.

"Red Queen, erase all surveillance footage nearby."

"Yes, Master."

The pitch-black alley lay quietly asleep, as though nothing had happened.

On the way back to Gwen's house, the girl gradually began nervously twisting the hem of her skirt. Clearly, she had already guessed that the furious George would probably beat her...

Sure enough, when they arrived home, they saw George squatting beside the flower bed with a dark expression, waiting for Gwen. Parker was still carefully explaining something, undoubtedly trying to smooth things over for her.

When a luxurious supercar slowly pulled up outside the house, George instantly flew into a rage and charged at them like a lion.

When he saw Gwen and Chen Xi get out of the car, how could he possibly hold back?

He immediately roared fiercely, "You little punk, you dare hit on the police chief's daughter? You've got some nerve!"

"Mm~ You're suspected of trafficking women and children. Come back to the police station with me for questioning."

Chen Xi looked at the old man in amusement. Damn, no one abused their authority better than this guy!

"Dad! What are you doing? What trafficking women and children?"

Gwen complained unhappily. What did that even have to do with anything?

When had she become a woman?

"Hmph! I haven't even gotten to you yet, and you still have the nerve to talk?"

"Look at you, reeking of alcohol. Where's even a trace of a lady's manners? You won't learn anything good, but you'll learn to latch onto rich men?"

George Stacy's mouth was like a machine gun, firing off a torrent of criticism at Gwen. He believed that, in the end, it was all because his daughter didn't respect herself enough!

"Uh, am I really that awful?"

Gwen shrugged helplessly, feeling like she was good for nothing.

Chen Xi found the old man rather interesting. Parker probably learned his verbal attacks from him, right?

"Ahem, Mr. George, I'm not a bad person. I think your daughter has a talent for acting and an excellent image. I simply wanted to work with her on a movie," Chen Xi casually made up an excuse.

"Hmph? A talent scout? That trick might fool ignorant girls who dream of becoming famous overnight, but fool me? Hmph!"

George Stacy sneered disdainfully. After all these years, what kind of people hadn't he seen?

"Uncle George, believe him. He really can make Gwen a huge star," Parker chimed in from the side.

"Hmph, him? Who is he? Do you think he's Chen Xi?"

Not only did George Stacy sneer, he looked down at them with his nose in the air.

Parker and Gwen exchanged a helpless glance.

"Yes! He really is!"

"Hehe, what a joke! If he's Chen Xi, then I, George Stacy, will... will... will eat shit!!"

George Stacy acted as though he had heard the funniest joke in the world. Could two schoolkids like Parker and Gwen possibly know such an important figure?

Gwen immediately felt like life had lost all meaning. This guy was really...

"Hmph, got nothing to say now... now..."

However, as Chen Xi removed his sunglasses, the smile on George Stacy's face slowly vanished. His voice grew quieter and quieter until he was completely dumbfounded.

"Well? Do you believe it now? You stubborn old man."

Gwen grinned smugly. So you could stumble too, old man!

"Mr. George Stacy, do you believe it now?"

Chen Xi spoke blandly. He no longer felt anything from showing off like this.

Only then did George Stacy come to his senses. He clutched his forehead in wild excitement and cried out, "Oh my God..."

"God, it really is you! Oh my God, my daughter has such incredible luck? This feels like a dream!"

"Oh my God! Oh my God!! This is unbelievable."

Watching her father become so excited, Gwen finally let out a sigh of relief. She had managed to get through this one.

After entering the house and exchanging a few pleasantries, they muddled through the matter. George Stacy treated Chen Xi with overwhelming enthusiasm, practically ready to hand his daughter over to him.

After bidding farewell to the excited George Stacy household, Chen Xi finally relaxed. Too much enthusiasm could be exhausting too...

When Chen Xi returned home late at night and saw that the living room light was still on, his heart warmed and ached. It was nearly one in the morning, yet Wanda was still waiting for him.

The instant he opened the door, Wanda threw herself into his arms.

"Why aren't you asleep? It's so late."

Chen Xi gently stroked her little head.

"I can't sleep when you're not here."

Wanda nuzzled deeper into his embrace and murmured softly.

"Silly girl."

Chen Xi lowered his head with a gentle smile, lovingly holding the sweetly naive Wanda as he slowly carried her upstairs...