American comics: Something is wrong with this superhero world

Chapter 189 The Influence of the Power of Destiny

The afterglow of the setting sun shines on the glass windows of the restaurant, dyeing the seaside scenery golden. Penny is wearing a fitted black work uniform, paired with black stockings and high heels, looking very sexy. Penny's blonde hair is particularly bright in the sunset, swaying with the breeze.

"You look so beautiful today, Penny," said Cathy as she admired Penny's outfit.

Penny smiled, raised her eyebrows, and asked curiously, "Long time no see, Cathy, what brings you to Los Angeles all of a sudden this time?"

Cathy smiled. "Actually there is someone. I met a really handsome guy and I think you'll like him when you meet him." As she spoke, she gently poked Penny's arm.

"Thank you, but I'm married, Cathy. I'm settled now and I've left my chaotic lifestyle behind."

Penny smiled gently and said that she was indeed not the kind of person who would be tricked into bed by a man after just a glass of wine like she used to be. Only when she needed a male doctor to write a prescription for a drug she was selling, or to get a tenured professorship for her husband, would Penny put on her battle armor, revealing her cleavage, and relying on her physical advantages to reap the benefits.

With this trick, Penny, who couldn't even do single-digit multiplication, easily earned a higher income than her doctoral husband Leonard.

Besides, Penny didn't think that Cathy could share any high-quality handsome guys with her. If there were any handsome guys, Cathy would definitely keep them for herself.

"I understand, you're married, and that's great," Kathy insisted. "But I really think you should at least meet Xiao Xian. I guarantee you'll like him. Just meet as friends."

While Penny was still trying to find an excuse, Cathy's phone suddenly vibrated. She glanced at the screen and her smile became even brighter.

"It seems we don't need to discuss this topic anymore. Xiao Xian is here! You just need to take a look at him later. If he is not handsome enough, just get up and leave." Casey stood up, adjusted his clothes, and prepared to greet Xiao Xian.

"Okay. Don't be angry when I leave later." Penny smiled awkwardly, rolling her eyes in her heart. She was no longer the little girl who was crazy about handsome guys, but Casey seemed to be no different from before.

However, Penny still felt a little curious. Her eyes followed Casey. Although she was still hesitant, she was still a little interested in the Xiao Xian she was about to meet. Casey walked to the door of the restaurant, and then the door was gently pushed open, and a tall and handsome man walked in.

Xiao Xian wore a simple black shirt and dark blue jeans, exuding a natural charm and uninhibitedness. His hair was slightly messed up, adding a bit of the casual atmosphere of an artist.

When Xiao Xian smiled and walked towards Casey and gave her a gentle hug, Penny couldn't help but be attracted to Xiao Xian. It should be said that if he is so handsome, it seems that it is not impossible to pay for him. Penny looked at Xiao Xian hugging Casey and couldn't help swallowing her saliva. Casey was willing to introduce such a handsome guy to her?

Penny's eyes widened, and she felt her heartbeat speed up. Xiao Xian turned to Penny, and with a hint of casualness, he extended his hand: "Hi, I'm Xiao Xian, and I'm glad to finally meet you, Penny."

"Oh, hi, Xiao Xian." Penny stood up awkwardly and responded, trying to hide her shock and excitement. At the same time, she stretched out her hand and shook hands with Xiao Xian. The moment the two hands were held together, Penny felt like she was electrocuted and even clamped her legs together involuntarily.

Seeing Penny's performance, Cathy gave Penny a meaningful look, then said with a smile: "I'm going to the bathroom." Xiao Xian and Penny were left alone, and a subtle atmosphere filled the air.

After Xiao Xian sat down, he leaned forward slightly, his eyes fixed directly and frankly on Penny, and he reached out to shake Penny's hand. Although this move was a little sudden, Penny did not pull her hand back, but let Xiao Xian hold her hand.

"Don't be like this~" Penny said with a short breath, "We just met."

"No problem?" Xiao Xian smiled slightly, then moved his hand upwards, along Penny's arm to her collarbone, and then down.
Penny, who was enjoying her contact with Xiao Xian, suddenly thought of Leonard. Their relationship had been on and off for many years. Although Penny couldn't say that she loved Leonard very much, she still felt that she couldn't betray Leonard like this.

Penny's face turned slightly red, and her heartbeat quickened. She looked directly at Xiao Xian, and said with a slight tremor in her voice:
"Xiao Xian, I. I need you to know that I am married. I am very loyal to my husband."

"Well, alright then." Xiao Xian was very surprised to hear that but still withdrew his hand.

Penny is not a serious girl and she doesn't have any super powers, so how could she be able to block her own super charm?

In an instant, Xiao Xian suddenly thought of what Ancient One had told him about the inertia of fate. According to Ancient One, in some worlds only certain fixed plot nodes are difficult to change, such as the car accident between Doctor Strange and his girlfriend.

In some worlds, things related to the protagonist are difficult to change, and the power of fate correction is very strong. In The Big Bang Theory, the relationship between Penny and Leonard is the main story, and they are the male and female protagonists respectively.

Of course, being difficult to change does not mean being impossible to change, especially as an outsider, it is much easier to change these destinies than people in this world.

No matter how much the power of destiny interferes with and affects the world, it must abide by the laws of the world. Even if it is a big meteorite technique, there must be a meteorite in the sky.

For example, if the heroine is an ordinary person and is given some drugs, the power of fate may at most make the person who drugged her happen to have something bad happen, or let the heroine escape by chance and be picked up by the hero. In short, the drug is removed by chance or she is solved by the hero. It cannot be said that the heroine suddenly becomes immune to the drug for no reason.

But since Penny was not happy about it, Xiao Xian did not force her hobby on others. There were many ways to collect souls anyway, and this was not the only way.

With Penny's personality of wanting to be famous so badly, it would be easy for her to just make a movie or something and find a super director to let Penny sell her soul.

"Don't~" As Xiao Xian withdrew his hand, Penny suddenly felt extremely empty. She couldn't help but moan, and desire quickly overcame her already limited love and sense of responsibility for Leonard.

In the past, Penny was a bohemian, freedom-loving "good girl". She had little sense of responsibility and even set a stamp collection record by sleeping with all of her boyfriend's brothers.

".Do you want it or not? Give me a definite answer." Xiao Xian asked upon seeing this. If it was a bar chat or something, Xiao Xian would naturally not ask this in an unromantic way, but now it was work, and Xiao Xian could infer the influence of the power of destiny in this world on the plot mission from Penny's reaction.

At present, it seems that the power of destiny in this world does have an impact on the protagonist, but it is not too exaggerated. At least in terms of physiological reactions, there is not much difference between Penny and ordinary girls when they encounter Xiao Xian.

(End of this chapter)