America: A Prodigy of Stereotypes

"Peter, you've turned eighteen. Do you feel anything special about it?" the old man asked Peter.

“I feel like I can do a lot of things now, but I also need to take on more responsibility,” Peter replied.

“You are young, full of expectations for the future, and have many plans to do. However, the law restricts you, and many things are not allowed to be done before you turn eighteen.”

“Once you enter the adult world, you need to be careful with every step you take,” the old man told Peter.

“I’ve got it,” Peter said.

"Don't write everything down, I'm just rambling," the old man said to Peter with a smile.

“Dad, what you’re saying isn’t nonsense,” Peter said.

“Recently, many people have taken to going to rooftops, and there have been many birdwatching groups coming to New York,” said Attorney Matt.

"Why?" Peter asked.

“They’re here to admire Spider-Man,” Matt replied.

“Who wouldn’t like Spider-Man?” Peter said.

“The police don’t like it, the criminals don’t like it, and the people who live in high-rise apartments don’t like it either,” Matt said.

"I heard that someone is planning to sue Spider-Man because he can climb to very high places, which is suspected of being an invasion of privacy."

"what?!"

"Can we sue this?" Peter asked in shock.

“Sometimes it seems unbelievable, but the answer is yes, though Spider-Man doesn’t have time to appear in court,” Matt said.

"Actually, I also kind of dislike Spider-Man."

"Why?" Peter looked at Attorney Matt.

"He likes to let people go when he's fighting crime. Does he think robbers are in a difficult position?" Matt said.

“This requires reflection on why some people need to rob others to survive,” Peter said.

“Spider-Man’s method is to hold down a burning ball of paper, and by the time the fire reaches his hand, the paper is almost reduced to ash,” Matt said.

“Spider-Man had no choice either,” Peter said.

"There's still no solution?"

“Everyone says they have no choice,” Matt said expressionlessly.

“I’m sorry,” Matt said to Peter.

“Attorney Matt, there’s nothing we can do about your anger,” Peter said.

“Let’s go down,” the old man said.

Peter, Matt, and Dad went back into the apartment using the fire escape stairs on the exterior wall, and the three of them took turns climbing out of the window.

“You need to be careful with this apartment; there have been recent news reports of burglaries,” Attorney Matt warned.

“We won’t be empty in our apartment until after we start school,” Peter said.

At six o'clock in the evening, Harry appeared in front of the apartment, wearing a suit and carrying a box.

Peter opened the door, and the two embraced.

“I came right after work,” Harry said to Peter with a smile.

"I brought some snacks with me."

“Harry, we’ve made a lot of food. Can you eat some crayfish? I remember you’re allergic,” Peter asked.

"May I take a look around the kitchen?"

"Of course!"

The table was laden with prepared food, each covered with a lid to maintain its mystique.

Harry met Li Qun in the kitchen, where Li Qun and his uncle were leisurely preparing the last two dishes.

Harry smelled the cooking fumes coming from the kitchen and showed an expression of enjoyment.

"This range hood isn't very good; it can't remove the smell," Li Qun said.

“I’d like to live with you guys too,” Harry said to Peter enviously.

“You can ask downstairs if there are any rooms available,” Peter said.

"Why didn't the smoke alarm go off?" Harry asked.

“We took it apart the very first day we moved in, so it wouldn’t work,” Peter said, acting as Li Qun’s mouthpiece.

“I have something to announce to you in a moment,” Harry said.

"Is it a good thing or a bad thing?" Li Qun asked.

“Of course it’s a good thing!” Harry smiled, his eyes crinkling.

"Are you going to inherit Osborn?" Li Qun asked.

“It’s not that big.” Harry shook his head.

"So you have a fiancée?" Li Qun asked jokingly.

"It's not that outrageous."

"I think you're no longer single," Li Qun guessed.

“Isn’t this the same kind of problem as a fiancée?” Harry said.

Harry sniffed the air, then precisely lifted the plate containing the crayfish, picked up a crayfish tail, and put it in his mouth.

He hinted at what he was about to announce through his actions.

"Harry!!" Peter was startled; his shout made it sound like Aunt May was screaming.

"Hey bro, do you think I need anything?" Harry said with a smile.

"Oh. Okay."

There were more than ten people in the apartment, and they stayed until dark.

Turn off the lights, light the candles, sing the birthday song, make a wish and blow out the candles, cut the cake... and begin to enjoy the dinner feast.

"I hereby announce that my allergies are completely cured!!"

Harry stood on the chair and announced loudly to everyone.

"Congratulations, Harry!!" Everyone cheered.

"So I can eat seafood, I can eat crayfish!!" Harry shouted with immense joy.

"Be careful, don't overeat and die," Li Qun said with concern.

"I can't... beer tastes awful!!"

“You could try the fruit wine; look, Gwen and Stephanie are both drinking it,” Li Qun said.

“Peter, don’t get drunk,” Uncle Ben reminded Peter.

“How could I be drunk?” Peter smiled.

“I almost forgot,” Uncle Ben laughed.

Peter looked around and saw Dr. Banner eating and drinking beer with Wade.

“Thank you, Wade.” Peter went over to thank Wade for organizing the birthday party.

"Don't live such a miserable life, okay? I need you to keep an eye on my little brother." Wade looked at Li Qun.

"Do you think Liqun is awkward?" Peter asked.

“You’ve only been living with him for a few days? I’ve been observing him the whole time,” Wade said.

Chapter 345 Sharing a Room

Parker Technology Co., Ltd. was established after many ups and downs.

The name "Park Industries," which Li Qun and his friends had originally agreed upon, had to be abandoned because someone else had already registered it, and it was changed to the currently registered name "Park Technology."

Peter thought this was fine; they were indeed a miniature internet technology company now.

When Peter shifted his focus from traditional industry to the emerging internet sector, he discovered just how effortless invention and creation were in the internet world.

Li Qun spent an afternoon manually developing a browser plugin that instantly improved Peter's browser experience on his computer by 50%.

Peter and Liqun finally lived under the same roof. Their rooms were right next to each other, with both doors open. Gwen would glance at them as she passed by, and the two of them would always appear in one of the rooms at the same time.

Gwen felt that the two of them seemed to have started talking.

Gwen knew that Peter and Liqun were both straight and lesbian; she just hadn't seen male friendship before. She and Stephanie observed the two boys closely.

When it comes to the relationship between Gwen and Stephanie, the girls aren't as informal as Li Qun and Peter are.

They shared a bathroom, and the bathroom usage times were clearly stated, like a class schedule.

This apartment has four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a kitchen. It's very spacious, but the rent is also very expensive.

"Are you nervous about starting school soon?" Li Qun asked the other three people at the dinner table.

“You should be excited. But first, let’s make it clear, no one is allowed to bring anyone back to the apartment,” Gwen said.

“I can’t,” Li Qun said.

“I promise you too.” Peter raised his hand.

“Me too,” Stephanie said.

"Is Harry an outsider?" Peter asked.

“He…he has to apply in advance; he can’t just show up without asking,” Gwen said.

Gwen was wearing pajamas; she didn't want Harry to see her wandering around the apartment in her pajamas.

However, at this moment at the dining table, not only Gwen was wearing loose pajamas, but Li Qun, Peter, and Stephanie were also wearing pajamas, as if they were having a pajama party.

“No, if you tell Harry he needs to apply in advance to come over, he’ll apply every day.”

“I think we should change the bed in Peter’s room to a bunk bed so that Harry and Peter can stay together,” Stephanie said.