Chen Xi returned to the reception room and showed them the blurry, dim footage, along with the video of John having his neck snapped by an unfamiliar Mutant.
In the video, John got into a conflict with someone at a bar, demanded that man's girlfriend keep him company, and was killed after leaving the bar...
After watching it, Charles Xavier and Hank McCoy did not know what to say.
That guy had always been so hot-tempered. At the slightest disagreement, he relied on his abilities to show off everywhere. This time, he had finally hit a wall.
"Professor, what should we do?"
Hank McCoy asked calmly. He felt that John had gotten what he deserved.
There had never been many people at the school who liked John. He had terrible relationships with everyone; only Iceman was close to him.
"I'll think about it."
Charles Xavier rubbed his temples painfully. John had really left him with a troublesome mess!
"Hehe, I'm truly sorry. We had to trouble Chen Xi to help us find the real culprit this time."
Charles Xavier said with a grateful smile.
"Haha, it was nothing. Jean is my girlfriend, so her business is my business."
Chen Xi modestly waved his hand, delivering the pleasantries beautifully.
Charles Xavier and Hank McCoy, who did not know the truth, thought Chen Xi was an exceptionally good person. He did not take credit for himself and was so humble.
After earning another wave of goodwill, Charles Xavier and Hank McCoy chatted with Chen Xi, trying to bring both sides closer.
Seeing that it was already late, Chen Xi finally said goodbye.
Charles Xavier checked the time and said, "Haha, time really flies. Then I'll see Mr. Chen Xi out."
"There's no need to be so polite. We're all family here. Professor, you should get some rest early."
Chen Xi politely declined. It was not easy for the old man to get around in a wheelchair, so there was no need to put him through the trouble.
"Haha, you're right, family. Jean, see Mr. Chen Xi out for me."
Charles Xavier immediately laughed heartily and quickly had Jean Grey escort Chen Xi out. Their conversation had gone wonderfully today, and he felt this was a good beginning.
"Alright, Professor."
Jean Grey nodded, linked her arm through Chen Xi's, and walked outside with him.
Watching their departing figures, Charles Xavier could not help sighing over what a perfect match they made. More than that, he felt that the Mutants' world was about to change.
"Ms. Jean Grey, wait! Wait for me!"
They had just reached the school entrance when they heard an urgent shout from behind them. Turning around, they saw the adorably innocent Shadowcat rushing over with a stack of photographs in her hands.
"Kitty, what happened? You're sweating all over."
Jean Grey tapped her little head, both amused and exasperated...
"Hehe, I'm here to get an autograph from a big star, of course!"
Shadowcat giggled, then blinked her big, adorable eyes at Chen Xi...
"Alright, you cute little girl."
Chen Xi was amused by her too. He took the pen and photographs Shadowcat handed him and signed them one by one. Clearly, she had come on behalf of a group of children from Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters.
"Hehe, you're so nice."
Shadowcat smiled happily. Chen Xi had not made her lose face in front of her friends; instead, he had made her look good. Let's see who would dare say she only knew how to act cute and prank people in the future!
He was already familiar with signing autographs. Every stroke had been specially designed by someone he hired, and he had practiced for a long time. Though these country bumpkins might not even know what calligraphy was...
"Thank you!"
Holding the signed photos, Shadowcat was overjoyed. She skipped away, hugging the pictures as she ran. A personality like hers was rare among Mutants.
"I really envy her. Unlike other children, she isn't always unhappy and lonely." Jean Grey shook her head with a sigh.
Chen Xi knew she had once again thought of the countless Mutant children suffering out there, while she herself had no way to change the social standing of Mutants...
"Don't worry. I'm here. I'll find a way."
Chen Xi clasped Jean Grey's hand tightly.
"Really?"
Jean Grey suddenly looked up in immense surprise. She knew Chen Xi's influence surpassed hers by an immeasurable amount!
"For you, I can try my best."
Chen Xi said with a doting smile in his eyes. This time, he really was not making empty promises. He simply felt that he ought to do something righteous.
Doing good deeds could earn him Justice Points. He felt that changing the status of all Mutants would definitely earn him an enormous amount of Justice Points.
He solemnly declared that he was doing this entirely for love and peace, not for Justice Points at all!
Deeply moved, Jean Grey immediately pressed Chen Xi against the car door and began acting like a hooligan. Had she been moved that much?
Unfortunately, she was far too inexperienced. In just a few minutes, she was already spent, and Chen Xi had to take over in the end.
Who knew how long it was before Chen Xi felt that if they kept lingering, dawn would really break. Jean Grey shot him an embarrassed glare and hurriedly slipped away weakly. She was afraid that if she stayed any longer, there would be blood...
Feeling guilty, Chen Xi returned home and slipped into the bathroom to wash away Jean Grey's scent before he finally dared enter the room...
"Alright, you're making it way too obvious."
Wanda suddenly opened her eyes in the darkness and said irritably.
"Ahem, you weren't asleep?"
The guilty Chen Xi scratched his head awkwardly. Damn it, he had actually been caught red-handed. Could his luck get any worse?
"I can't sleep when you're not back. Promise me you'll come home every day from now on, okay?"
Wanda snuggled into his arms and murmured softly...
Seeing her so fragile, like a pitiful little kitten, made Chen Xi's heart ache. With a wife like this, what more could a husband ask for?
"Wanda, I promise I'll never abandon you. Otherwise, may I be struck by lightning and die a horrible death."
Chen Xi promised her in a low, forceful voice.
"Shh! Don't say things like that. I believe you."
Wanda hurriedly covered his mouth and said anxiously. She indulged Chen Xi far too much, all because he had shattered the darkness that day and pulled her out of suffering.
"Wanda, you're so good to me," Chen Xi said sincerely.
"Ugh, I must have been out of my mind to indulge you. Oh, you bastard, is this how you thank me?"
Wanda had not even finished her coquettish complaint before she felt herself being suddenly attacked. She was so angry she nearly shut down...
"Hehe, this is the most sincere kind of thanks. I'm using practical action to thank you for indulging me."
Chen Xi grinned wickedly and spouted nonsense with complete confidence.
"Get lost! Who's afraid of who?"
It seemed as though everything suddenly calmed down, and the next period of time became peaceful and uneventful.
As expected, Parker became New York's friendly neighborhood hero.
Tony Stark relied on chlorophyll to stay alive every day while researching new energy.
Gwen also followed the Terminator in hunting down criminals. That was her dream of becoming a superhero.
Chen Xi still basked in the sun every day, living like a slacker. His strength steadily improved each day, and he had even unlocked flight.
But he always felt as though he had forgotten something!
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