Experimental Data Secured, Ross Attacks!

"Bruce?"

"Is that you, Bruce?"

Betty Ross stared in disbelief at the awkward-looking Banner in the distance,

unable to believe that the man she loved had returned so suddenly and appeared before her.

After all these years, this guy had not changed at all.

"Bruce!!!" Betty Ross's delighted voice echoed across the campus.

She abruptly rose from her chair, her lesson plan slipping from her hand and falling to the ground as she ran toward Banner, who stood frozen in place.

Banner watched the woman rush toward him,

his heartbeat quickening,

the longing in his heart finally bursting beyond restraint.

He had originally planned to leave quietly and not disturb her new life, but at that moment, all reason was thrown to the wind.

"Betty!"

As Banner watched her face draw nearer and nearer, his feet seemed to develop a will of their own, carrying him forward.

On the campus lawn, the two were drawn together like magnets before finally embracing tightly.

"Don't go, don't go, Bruce~" Betty murmured again and again, feeling the warmth radiating from his body.

Under a tree, the members of Y Squad eagerly enjoyed this juicy bit of gossip.

"It seems our 'assist' was a success."

Yu Xian muttered, "The power of love really is incredible!"

Medea snorted. "Master knows nothing about love, yet he enjoys manipulating other people's feelings so much."

Yu Xian was unconcerned. "No, no, how can that be called manipulation? I call it 'playing matchmaker'!"

"Besides, they were already a couple. I merely helped them reunite."

And satisfied one of my own hobbies while I was at it.

"Captain, does this mean Dr. Banner's gamma ray experiment data is now within reach?"

"Yeah. Knowing you, you wouldn't do something pointless. Was getting Dr. Banner and Betty together part of your plan from the beginning?"

Yu Xian merely chuckled at Catalina and Skye's questioning without answering.

In the distance, Banner and Betty finally separated from their tight embrace.

Betty fixed her eyes on Banner's, afraid that this was all a dream. Her voice choked as she said, "Where have you been all these years? I thought I would never see you again."

"I'm sorry. I couldn't contact you. It was too dangerous..."

"..."

In the middle of the campus lawn,

Banner and Betty gradually calmed down and began quietly sharing what they had gone through.

After five years apart, they had too much to say and too many stories to tell.

Banner told Betty everything about his years on the run.

"...That's what happened, so now!"

"Betty, I really need your help."

Banner finally revealed the purpose of his trip. "I need to recover the data from the gamma ray experiment."

"Only then can I conduct the research needed to develop a drug that can suppress my transformation."

"Only then can I return to normal!"

"The experiment data? That won't be a problem. With my clearance, I can access it," Betty said without hesitation.

"That's wonderful!" Upon hearing that, some of the pressure in Banner's heart eased.

No matter what, once he had the experimental data, he could contact Mr. Blue and begin developing the suppressant.

Clap! Clap! Clap!

Yu Xian applauded as he walked over to them. "Congratulations, Doctor!"

"Who is this?"

Betty looked at the black-haired Asian young man dressed in white casual clothes, then turned to Banner. "You know him?"

"Yes. I was able to return safely this time thanks largely to this guy!" Banner looked at the approaching Yu Xian with a faintly gritted-teeth tone.

"And..."

And if it weren't for this slacker, who knew when the two of us would have met again.

"Haha, Doctor, no need to thank me. It was my duty!" As if he knew what Banner was about to say, Yu Xian cut him off in advance.

"Doctor, since the timing is right, why don't we get the experimental data as soon as possible?"

"Yes, you're right. We should get the files as soon as possible. Otherwise..." Banner looked at his girlfriend and did not finish the sentence.

Better not let her know that her father, General Ross, is still hunting me.

Military base, intelligence collection center.

General Ross issued orders to the operators before him. "Listen carefully. Keep close surveillance on all information related to Bruce Banner."

"The moment there is any sign of activity on his phone, credit cards, or anything else, trace the location immediately!"

"And keep monitoring Culver University. If Banner comes back, he will definitely go there to check the experimental data."

Just then,

a series of beeps suddenly sounded.

"Report, General! Just now, there was a record showing that the gamma ray experiment data at Culver University was accessed!"

"Finally found you. Move out immediately!"

Inside the laboratory,

Banner looked at the USB drive containing the experimental data, his excitement impossible to hide. "I finally have it!"

The first step toward curing himself had been taken.

From here on,

it was up to Mr. Blue.

Banner sent Mr. Blue one final email online, explaining that he wanted to meet. He received a specific address and name—Grayburn College in New York, Samuel Sterns!

On campus, Yu Xian and the others walked across the grass.

Flap! Flap!

White Phoenix descended from the sky and slowly landed on Yu Xian's left shoulder.

Coo! Coo! Coo! (Boss, those gun-toting guys are here!)

Yu Xian took several nuts from his pocket, fed them to White Phoenix, and reached out to stroke its feathers.

Well then, it was time to find an excuse to leave first!

His agreement with General Ross was still in effect and had not yet ended,

so he could not make a move yet.

It was time to find an excuse to leave!

"Dr. Banner, I'm afraid we must take our leave for now."

Yu Xian's expression shifted subtly as he shrugged and told Banner, "S.H.I.E.L.D. headquarters called. There's an urgent matter that needs handling, probably involving an old friend of yours."

Medea tilted her head toward Yu Xian, a trace of confusion flashing through her violet eyes. She had clearly noticed something.

Yu Xian blinked, casually brushing his fingers against her wrist and silently passing along a message.

"But—" Catalina frowned and was about to object when Skye stepped on her foot.

"We really should go!"

Skye glanced at her tablet and casually made up an excuse. "There are signs that hackers are attacking the S.H.I.E.L.D. database."

Banner did not suspect a thing. At that moment, his mind was filled only with the precious USB drive in his hand and the excitement of soon finding Mr. Blue. "Thank you for your help. I'll contact you as soon as possible."

Yu Xian smiled and pulled a slip of paper with a phone number written on it from his pocket.

"If anything changes, contact us anytime."

On the rooftop of a tall building near Culver University.

Yu Xian sat at the edge of the roof, silently observing the ground below.

A fully armed special forces unit was quietly entering the campus, spreading out and taking cover.

Leading them were General Ross and Emil Blonsky!