Goodbye, Blade

(Due to my lack of experience, I accidentally posted Chapter 96 in Volume One, and there was no way to delete and repost it. I apologize for the inconvenience this caused everyone's reading experience. Please head to the beginning of Volume Two to read it. A lesson learned—I'll be more careful about this sort of thing in the future.)

"First, the most important issue is accommodation. I've already arranged to meet with people from California Institute of Technology tomorrow morning, so there's no rush today."

"Second," Harry continued, "we need to find a relatively secluded place near the school with enough space. It'll be our 'base' for the next four years. This requires time for an on-site inspection, so we can't rush it."

"Lastly," he said, looking at everyone, "we should visit our three friends in Los Angeles: Blade, Karen, and Mr. Whistler. All things considered, that's the only thing we can do right now."

Everyone nodded. The arrangement was perfectly reasonable.

"Then," Lin Hai took over, "let's head to the Osborn apartment to put down our luggage first, and then..."

Before he could finish, Mary Jane smiled and waved her hand. "Hey, guys, don't forget—I'm not staying in your 'secret base.' My dorm is waiting for me!"

She pointed toward the taxi stand outside the airport. "And my school is very close to the airport. It'll only take about twenty minutes by taxi. So don't worry about me. Go handle your business first."

Indeed, Mary Jane's schedule did not line up with theirs.

"All right, MJ. Remember to let us know you arrived safely when you get to the dorm," Gwen said, stepping forward to hug her.

"Of course! Good luck finding a place!" Mary Jane agreed readily.

Peter faced Mary Jane as she looked at him. Although his