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In the ballroom, the melodious waltz music was ripped apart by a discordant sound.

Yu Mu never expected that after just stepping into the realm of Grandmaster and experiencing that transcendent mystery, he would soon be faced with such a melodramatic and mundane plot full of worldly concerns.

Mary Jane?

He looked at the red-haired girl who had suddenly barged in with great interest.

She was like a burning flame.

A daring deep red bodycon dress perfectly accentuated her youthful and fiery figure, with a high slit that extended all the way to her thighs, revealing glimpses of her body with each provocative step.

Her face was covered by a similarly fiery red fox mask, revealing only a pair of eyes painted with thick mascara, now burning with jealousy and fighting spirit.

She exuded an undisguised and aggressive vitality, which contrasted sharply with Gwen's moonlit, cool, and holy temperament.

She was like a burning flame, full of vitality and undisguised aggression.

interesting.

Beneath the pure white mask, a barely perceptible curve appeared at the corner of Yu Mu's mouth.

He could clearly sense that this girl named Mary Jane was currently undisguisedly displaying hostility towards Gwen.

That hostility did not stem from hatred, but from a more primal and pathetic emotion—jealousy.

People always hate those who easily possess what they dream of.

Yu Mu glanced again at Peter Parker, who looked flustered and helpless beside her.

This neighborhood hero, who should have become a legend, now looked like a child who had done something wrong, not even daring to lift his head.

There was no disdain in Yu Mu's eyes, only an indifference that bordered on research.

Fate is truly a wonderful screenwriter.

It grants you the power to shake the world, yet at the very moment when you should stand tall, it exposes your most cowardly side.

For some people, their fate is sealed the moment they choose to let go, with no turning back.

In Yu Mu's view, Peter Parker has lost what is most important to him.

It's not Gwen, but that courage to face everything.

Behind him were a man and a woman, presumably their friends, who stood a short distance away watching Peter's predicament with an air of detached amusement.

Yu Mu didn't even bother to identify them, because they were just insignificant background figures in this drama.

"Hello there."

Gwen's reaction to Mary Jane's provocative self-introduction was surprisingly calm.

She simply nodded slightly, her voice as clear and cold as moonlight, revealing no trace of emotion.

Gwen Stacy.

She didn't even glance at Peter, as if he were just an insignificant stranger.

This utter disregard was more like a resounding slap in the face to Mary Jane and Peter than any harsh words.

Gwen was not entirely unmoved.

She could clearly feel the malice emanating from the other person, as if it were about to set her on fire, like countless tiny needles piercing her.

But this malice seemed so... ridiculous to her at this moment.

Meaningless provocations often stem from an unmasked inferiority complex.

When your world has a true ocean of stars, why would you care about a few ripples on a pond?

Yu Mu's existence is her source of confidence and her right to look down on everything.

The conflicts between women always arise so suddenly, yet so silently.

Mary Jane clearly hadn't expected Gwen to react this way; all the words she had prepared seemed to hit cotton, leaving her with nowhere to land.

She raised her voice defiantly, then shook her hand, which was clasped tightly with Peter's, as if to show off.

Peter often mentions you, saying you are his most unforgettable friend from high school.

She deliberately emphasized the words "most unforgettable," as if to remind someone, or as if to declare war.

Peter's face turned deathly pale instantly, and cold sweat almost seeped from his forehead.

He hadn't expected Jane to be so direct, so...unforgiving.

Upon hearing this, Gwen finally shifted her gaze from Mary Jane's face and, for the first time, looked directly at Peter.

There was no resentment or lingering affection in her eyes, only a pure and polite detachment.

She smiled, a smile as perfect as a textbook, yet devoid of any warmth.

"Really? That would be my honor."

"But one must always look forward, mustn't one?"

"Dwelling on the past will only turn your present life into a past that is not worth remembering."

How could they speak words of sub-zero temperatures with mouths that are 38 degrees Celsius?

The exchange lasted only a moment.

Peter felt like he was suffocating.

On one side is his current girlfriend's aggressive jealousy, and on the other side is his ex-girlfriend's nonchalant sarcasm.

He felt as if he were sandwiched between two blocks of ancient ice, and even his breath was filled with icy shards.

He knew he could no longer remain silent.

If we remain silent any longer, tonight will turn into a complete disaster.

Under Yu Mu's intrigued gaze, Peter Parker finally mustered a bit of the courage that comes with being a man.

He forcefully pulled Mary Jane's arm, directing her anger towards himself.

"Jane! That's enough!"

His voice wasn't loud, but it carried an undeniable firmness.

Then, he took a deep breath, met Gwen's calm gaze, and said with utmost sincerity:

"Gwen, I'm sorry, Jane didn't mean it. She just... hopes you won't mind."

Gwen's smile finally had a touch of genuine warmth.

She shook her head, her tone relaxed.

"It's okay, I don't mind."

The simple phrase "I don't mind" sealed the tragic end of Mary Jane's one-woman show.

Mary Jane's face flushed red. She glared at Peter fiercely, but seeing his almost pleading eyes, she suppressed her anger and let it turn into a feeling of grievance.

Peter tried his best to comfort and coax her until she finally stopped talking, but her eyes were still full of wariness and resentment when she looked at Gwen.

They looked at each other and grew tired of each other.

Although Mary Jane had been appeased, her gaze toward Gwen remained hostile and wary, as if Gwen were some kind of monstrous beast that might snatch away her toys at any moment.

In Gwen's eyes, the red-haired girl's behavior was full of inexplicable absurdity from beginning to end.

She simply couldn't understand where that immense hostility from the other party came from.

Perhaps, when a person struggles with the dragon within for too long, they themselves become the dragon.

This girl may have been struggling with her insecurities for so long that she sees everyone as a potential enemy.

Just then, Eddie Brook, who had been watching the show, finally found his chance. He stepped forward with two glasses of wine and a hearty smile on his face.

"Hey, Gwen, what a coincidence, I didn't expect to run into you here."

He greeted him warmly, but his gaze subtly swept over Yu Mu, carrying a hint of curiosity and inquiry.

"Eddie," Gwen responded politely, then turned to him and introduced him naturally, "This is Yu Mu, my... dance partner."

"Yu Mu, this is Eddie Brook, who is interning with me in Dr. Connors' lab."

Yu Mu.

Eddie pondered the name of the Asian face in his mind, then smiled and extended his hand: "Hello, nice to meet you."

Yu Mu extended his hand and gently shook it with him, his face bearing his usual innocent and harmless smile.

"Hello there."

But in that instant of shaking hands, a subtle, unnoticed amusement flashed in Yu Mu's eyes.

Eddie Brooke.

It was him.

The man who, in the future, will become one with the alien symbiote "Venom" out of jealousy and resentment, becoming Spider-Man's lifelong enemy.

Yu Mu could clearly sense that beneath Eddie's cheerful smile lay a heart that was unwilling to be mediocre and desperately craved success and recognition.

Such a soul is full of cracks.

For some "guests" from deep space, it's simply... the perfect breeding ground.

Another interesting toy has come knocking on my door.

Yu Musong let go, already having planned several interesting "scripts" for this future Venom host.

Just then.

A commotion suddenly broke out at the other end of the ballroom.

"You fucking try touching me!"

"Lightning! Don't be impulsive!"

"Get out of my way! Today I'm going to teach this arrogant monkey a lesson!"