America: A Prodigy of Stereotypes

"Are these super-animals all very irritable?" Dr. Connors asked worriedly.

“They showed strong aggression toward any creature they saw,” Dr. Storm replied.

"Are super soldiers like that too?" Dr. Connors asked.

“Humans are smarter than animals and can control their own behavior,” Dr. Storm replied tactfully.

"With such a problem, how dare you conduct experiments on humans?" Dr. Connors asked with a serious expression.

“Our project wouldn’t have reached this point if we hadn’t tested the effects of the serum on humans,” Dr. Storm replied.

Connors understood the unspoken meaning behind Dr. Storm's words.

“Dr. Connors, I heard that you were also involved in transgenic animal research projects at Columbia University’s genetic laboratory,” Dr. Strom asked.

"Yes."

"We conducted genetic engineering experiments on spiders, fusing special genes from multiple spider species into one spider, and the results were quite good."

"But now all those genetically modified spiders are dead."

“Spiders have such short lifespans,” Dr. Connors said.

“Dr. Connors, look…”

Dr. Storm pulled up the surveillance footage of the mutated Amazonian anaconda, and Dr. Connors stared wide-eyed at the screen.

“How can it be so huge?” Connors asked.

“This is a mutated creature captured in the Amazon rainforest, and it was on this creature that we initially studied,” Dr. Storm said.

"Shall I examine this anaconda now?" Connors asked.

"Yes."

“This mutated anaconda and its kin hold many secrets, and unlocking these secrets will allow the Super Soldier Serum to be upgraded,” Dr. Storm said.

"How are the wild populations?" Dr. Connors asked.

“If you have time, you can go and see for yourself,” Dr. Storm said.

"Where to? The Amazon rainforest?"

“That’s right.” Dr. Storm nodded.

……

……

Harry and Bronsky's short-term cohabitation ended, but the apartment was not restored to its original state; Bronsky's gym area was retained.

Harry also started working out and hired a fitness coach and nutritionist to develop a complete fitness plan.

On Sunday, Harry arrived at Peter's apartment.

“Harry, we brought you ham mooncakes. I remember they’re your favorite mooncakes for the Mid-Autumn Festival,” Peter said.

“I only need one,” Harry said.

"What's wrong? Are you sick? Why did you only eat one?" Li Qun asked.

“My fitness plan doesn’t allow me to eat too much food other than fitness meals,” Harry said.

"A fitness plan? Really?" Gwen scoffed.

“If I stick to it, this plan will succeed. Many Hollywood actors work out like this,” Harry said.

“They also secretly used drugs,” Li Qun said.

“I’m actually taking medication too,” Harry said.

"Are you still taking medication to treat your allergy?" Peter asked.

Don't you guys think I have a real talent for fitness?

Harry rolled up his shirt, revealing his six-pack abs.

"Who doesn't?"

Li Qun and Peter also lifted their shirts to show off their abs.

“How come Li Qun has eight-pack abs, while Peter and Harry only have six?” Gwen asked.

"It's related to genes; some people's abdominal muscles aren't even asymmetrical," Li Qun explained.

Harry took the opportunity to touch Peter's six-pack abs, which were much firmer than his own, and the muscle lines were particularly defined.

"Are you on drugs? Otherwise, how would you know that Hollywood actors are also on drugs?" Harry asked.

"Peter and I are completely natural."

“Our fitness approach is not based on weight training equipment,” Li Qun said.

"How can you train without equipment?" Harry asked.

"Get all the muscles in your body moving; the muscles themselves are a form of exercise."

"Seeing is believing. Let me show you our bodyweight training."

Li Qun stood upside down and demonstrated walking on his arms for Harry.

Chapter 388 Passed Down Only to Sons, Not Daughters

Stephanie is making a Southern American dish called fried pork rinds.

Twenty years ago, fried pork skin was just fried pork skin, consisting only of the pork skin itself; but as time has passed, fried pork skin has evolved into a super-enhanced version of "crispy fried pork belly," with savory and crispy pork skin and slightly chewy lean meat, making your mouth water with every bite.

The oven dinged, and Stephanie, wearing gloves, took the four pieces of roasted pork belly out of the oven.

These four pieces of pork belly were baked in the oven at a low temperature of 60 degrees Celsius for two hours, and then they were deep-fried at a high temperature of 200 degrees Celsius.

Stephanie, fully armed, stood by the stove and carefully placed a piece of pork belly into the oil.

She only fries the pork belly for thirty seconds, then immediately takes it out. Once the time is up, she places the fried pork belly in a draining pan to remove excess oil, and finally sprinkles it with salt, black pepper, Mexican red chili powder, and toasted white sesame seeds.

"Give it a try."

Stephanie handed Li Qun a Western-style kitchen knife.

"I won't stand on ceremony."

Using a sharp knife as cutlery is very Southern in style. Li Qun used the knife to cut the fried pork belly into pieces and put a piece in his mouth to taste it.

Li Qun finds it hard to equate Stephanie's "fried pork skin" with the "fried pork skin" snacks bought in supermarkets.

Stephanie's fried pork belly tasted incredibly familiar to Li Qun.

"This is sour cream."

Stephanie scooped some sour cream into a tiny bowl and gestured for Li Qun to dip the fried pork belly in it.

After being dipped in sour cream, the familiar taste changed and became somewhat unrecognizable.

“We don’t have salsa or guacamole, so we’ll have to make do with sour cream,” Stephanie said.

Dinner is served. Stephanie prepared the dinner, which is "American home-style cooking".

“What a sinful meal,” Gwen said, pinching her belly where fat had accumulated.

"There's an old saying in China: you can't get fat in one meal, Gwen."

After Li Qun finished speaking, he turned to look at Stephanie.

"Stephanie, your cooking is so delicious. I wish I could eat your cooking every day."

"Whoever marries you will be truly blessed."

Gwen, Peter, and Stephanie all looked at Li Qun.

“I didn’t mean anything by it; it’s just a polite phrase that Aurora University often uses,” Li Qun explained.

“That sounds like something an auntie would say,” Peter said.

"That's true."

“Actually, all my social phrases are imitating what my elders say,” Li Qun said.

“Say a few more words,” Gwen laughed.

"Gwen, are you planning to find a boyfriend? You really need to find a good one while you're in college, otherwise you won't have the chance after you graduate and start working," Li Qun said.

“Uh, is that what they told you too?” Gwen asked Li Qun.

"That's what Mr. Chen said to me when I went home for the Mid-Autumn Festival."

“We spent the Mid-Autumn Festival with Mrs. Chen’s family. Qiao went back to school this semester,” Li Qun said.

"What did you say to Mr. Chen?" Peter asked, indulging in gossip.

“I said it was hard to find one, there wasn’t one that matched my taste,” Li Qun said.

“You’re quite picky,” Gwen said.

"My father and Mr. Chen also made some requests."

"What did the two elderly people ask for?" Gwen asked.

“My girlfriend must be Asian, the same skin color as me, and also well-mannered, gentle, and considerate,” Li Qun replied.

"Didn't your uncle say anything? It seems like the two old folks are quite conservative," Gwen said.

“No, my uncle strongly agrees,” Li Qun said.

"What about you? Did you get nagged when you got home?" Li Qun asked.

“Aunt May said that if I don’t plan to go home on the weekend, I should call her at least three times a week to let her know what I’ve been up to,” Peter said.

“If Aunt May reads the newspapers, she should know what you did when you were Spider-Man,” Li Qun said.

“Aunt May told me not to stay up too late, or I’ll have heart problems,” Peter said.

“We need to reflect on this. We’ve been going to bed at 1 a.m. every day lately,” Li Qun said, looking at Gwen and Stephanie.

“Us? Stephanie and I went to bed at one in the morning, but you two didn’t take us with you. You stayed up until dawn,” Gwen said.

“You are ordinary people,” Li Qun said.