Peter nodded. "Qin, you look good." She has indeed changed a lot. She is nearly 1.75 meters tall, her figure has become slender, and her hair has finally grown long, hanging down to the middle of her back. "Are they treating you well?"
"Don't say such things. In fact, once you get to know them, you'll know it's not that bad." She stepped forward to hug Peter and whispered in his ear, "I really miss you and Felicia."
Peter's face heated up, and he let go of the hug, "Yeah, yes." He glanced at Felicia, and she also had a blush on her face. Damn it, Qin, she moved so fast.
"Then, Qin, take us around!" Liz took Qin's arm.
"Okay Liz, give me a second." Qin smiled and led everyone into the mansion. The door opened, revealing the amazing interior.
"Wow," Mary Jane looked around, "That's great."
"How many rooms are there here?" Felicia asked.
"I can't tell you exactly, maybe a hundred."
Peter looked around and realized that this place was indeed quite nice. But what he was really interested in was actually Danger Room, but he probably couldn't let someone take him to see it directly. Wait... can he?... Forget it.
"Qin, what did the old bald man teach you recently?" Peter asked as he followed her.
"I really wish you'd stop calling him that. He feels really bad about what he did."
"You remember what I told you, right?" Peter raised his eyebrows, "He is a person capable of brainwashing. When you are around him, everything you feel should be questioned."
"Don't be like this, Peter, you are too suspicious." Qin rolled her eyes.
"This is exactly what a brainwashed person would say." Felicia added with a smile.
Peter narrowed his eyes and stopped pestering. "Whatever, anyway, I have made sure that he can't read our minds this time."
Qin was stunned. "What? How did you do it?"
Peter pointed to his earlobe, which had a black ring earring on it. "This is an upgraded version of the power-suppressing helmet I designed for you before. I also got one for the girls."
Felicia lightly tapped the earrings of the same style he was wearing, while Qin and Liz each pointed to the hairbands on their heads.
"No wonder I can't feel you." Qin suddenly realized.
"'Can't feel' us? You mean you want to read our minds?" Felicia is alert.
"No, it's not that. It's like a psychic's version of a gaze, I can't feel your 'presence', it's like you're not even there."
"Interesting. Did you learn a lot from that old guy?" Peter asked.
"Well, he taught me a lot, Peter, and--" Qin was suddenly interrupted.
"Qin? Who is this?" A new voice interrupted.
Everyone looked up and saw a young man wearing a blue knitted vest and khaki pants walking down the stairs. He had brown hair and wore a pair of red goggles that completely covered his eyes. Peter was instantly recognizable - Scott·Summers.
"Scott, this is my friends, the group of Midtown High School." Qin introduced with a smile, "Guys, this is Scott, another student."
"So you are also Mutants?" Liz asked excitedly.
Mary·Jian groaned. "Liz, how can you directly ask someone if it is Mutants!"
Scott blinked. "They all know?"
"Of course stupid," Jean chuckled, "You go to a Mutants school, and they're not stupid."
Peter smiled and stepped forward, extending his hand. "Peter·Parker, nice to meet you."
Scott was stunned for a moment before holding it up. "Scott·Summers."
"So Scott, what is your ability?" Peter asked.
"Uh, is this a little inconvenient to say?" He looked a little nervous.
Peter nodded. "I understand. Anyway, can you show us and the girls a tour of this place?"
Scott shrugged and walked side by side with Qin in front, leading them around the giant mansion with more than a hundred rooms. Peter had to admit that Xavier did have good taste. This place was elegant without appearing to be superior.
Every room seems to be prepared for dignitaries. There are a few classrooms on the first floor, but they are not in use at the moment. The library looks like it can compete with any aristocratic prep school.
"Then there is the garden." Qin took them to the back, showing a wide garden. There was a swimming pool next to it, and a basketball court. Further inside, there were rose bushes and a building that looked like a maze.
"Ah, you all have come to see Qin as expected." A familiar voice sounded. Everyone turned around and saw Xavier emerging from the bushes, and Ororo pushing his wheelchair. He smiled and nodded, "It's good to know that Qin's friends have not forgotten her."
"We haven't forgotten you either, Xavier." Peter knocked on his Mind Stone protector, "Don't even think about it."
Xavier sighed, "Peter, I am deeply sorry for what I have done. But you must understand that I did it to prevent you from becoming a murderer."
"He broke into my friend's house and threatened to kill her. In my mind, he was a dead man from the moment he thought he could get away with it."
"Peter," Qin gently put her hand on his shoulder, "Please."
Peter sighed and lowered his eyes, "Sorry." He turned to Xavier and took a deep breath, "Your place is really nice. It makes me want to join."
Xavier smiled, "You can come at any time, Peter. Judging from Qin's story, you are fully capable of teaching a few classes."
Felicia rolled his eyes. "I'm sure you told him more than that."
"Hey, I'm not just talking about Peter! You are my friends too!" Qin protested.
"Yeah." Mary·Jian and Liz both chuckled, making Qin blush.
"Don't laugh, she really talks about you all day long," Scott also laughed, "She also told me about you trying to be superheroes."
"Yeah, now that I think about it, that's really stupid." Liz muttered.
"I told you earlier." Peter drawled.
"Okay, okay, no need to reiterate." Liz puffed up.
"However, the battle suits you made at that time inspired me a lot," Xavier took over, "I have asked Qin to design a similar set."
Peter raised an eyebrow. "War clothes? What are they used for?"
"You said it yourself, Peter, we must let the world see that Mutants is not a threat, but an existence that can work side by side with humans." Xavier made a gesture, indicating Peter to follow him. Ororo pushed him, and the three of them walked into the hedge maze.
Peter sighed, turned back to the girls and said, "I'll come as soon as I go." They didn't say much, only Felicia cast a warning look. Peter felt that sometimes she was too worried.
In fact, Peter was not very happy. He and Xavier were alone - well, not alone. There was also a female bodyguard who could shoot Flash from her butt.
"What do you want to talk about?" Peter asked as he walked through the maze.
"I... I've been thinking about what you said before." Xavier explained.
"Oh? Which part?"
"The part about me abusing my powers."
"Understood." Peter didn't press, even though he really wanted to, "So?"
"You said that I am no different from Erik. He uses his abilities to hurt others, but I... I will also use my abilities to get what I want, regardless of the free will of others."
Peter nodded and followed him to the center of the maze, where a fountain was waiting for them. "Yes, what next?"
"I want to apologize to you. I understand that you don't trust me, I know that. But I don't regret what I did."
Peter took a deep breath and exhaled it slowly. "I understand, really... you are not ordinary people, you are a completely different species. But what is normal for you is different for us."
Xavier nodded. "I'm glad you understand."
"Anything else?"
Xavier smiled, "Yes. I originally wanted to invite you to come to the school as a teacher, maybe only on weekends. But seeing that you have recently appeared in public as...Avengers, I'm afraid time is very tight."
Peter shrugged. "It's actually nothing, we don't have meetings every day... By the way, do you want to join?"
Xavier was stunned. "Me?"
Peter spread his hands indifferently. "Why not? You are very smart and have a good heart." He turned to Ororo, "The same goes for you, Storm. Although we already have a Thor, it wouldn't be a bad idea to add the Goddess of Thunder."
Ororo smiled, "You are really good at talking, Peter. Thank you, but I think my time is better spent here."
Peter nodded and looked back at Xavier: "What about you?"
Xavier looked thoughtful. "I have to admit... this idea is very tempting. But I'm afraid I can't stop a war like you can."
"I don't need you to do that," Peter told him, "We need more members. Stark may not admit it, but we almost lost that battle. And next time - believe me, there will definitely be a next time, and I will never leave the victory or defeat to luck. By then, can I rely on you and your team?"
Xavier nodded. "This is my honor. Seeing Mutants fighting side by side with the strongest guardians of the earth is extremely helpful to our cause."
"I guess so."
"Tell me, is this the real reason why you came?" Xavier smiled.
Peter laughed, "No, it's just a nice side benefit. I really want to play the piano, and I got a new car, so I can go on a long-distance self-drive."
"Then don't let me delay you any longer." Xavier nodded. Peter turned around and walked out of the maze quickly, waving to them without looking back.
Xavier looked up at Ororo: "What do you think of him?"
"He... is very smart, but also extremely complicated." Ororo looked at Peter's retreating figure with scrutiny in his eyes, "I don't doubt his loyalty to his friends, but his anger... may become his downfall."