American TV series: Starting with exploiting young Sheldon

“That’s it~” Tony nodded in satisfaction. “Now I believe you are my admirer.”

After greeting Tony, Peter wiped his hands on his clothes and carefully approached Mike, saying, "Mr. Mike, I saw your promotional video on the screen in the square. It's nice to see you here."

Peter, who is still in his adolescence, admires Tony's scientific research abilities, but he also likes Mike's handsome appearance in the promotional video.

Guardians, that sounds really cool.

Moreover, Peter, with his brilliant mind, had even bypassed the Great Firewall online and seen the scene of Michael waving his hand to repel aliens during the Battle of New York.

His handsome appearance perfectly fulfilled the boy's fantasy of a hero.

“Really?” Mike extended his hand and shook hands with Peter, who was clearly even more excited than before, and said with a smile, “It’s a pleasure to meet you too, Peter.”

[Superhuman Strength (Trait)]...[Superhuman Endurance (Trait)]...[Exceptional Agility (Trait)]...[Exceptional Speed ​​(Trait)]...

[Spider-Sense (Ability)]...[Climbing Ability (Ability)]...

The rich rely on technology, the poor rely on mutation.

It must be said that Peter is simply a model of a street hero.

They are all very capable.

"You two chat first, I'll go prepare dinner for you~" Seeing that her nephew was getting along well with the two guests, Aunt Mei, in a good mood, turned and went to the kitchen.

“Kid, I feel like you’re more enthusiastic towards him than towards me.” Once there were no outsiders around, Tony immediately revealed his true nature, saying with a straight face, “As for the fact that you’re my admirer, I think I need to think about it carefully.”

Having already known Aunt May's age, Tony had long since abandoned that idea.

But that doesn't stop him from liking the cozy feeling here.

That's the taste of "home".

Therefore, Tony felt obligated to teach Peter, this reckless street hero, a lesson.

It should be emphasized that this was absolutely not out of jealousy of Mike, nor was it an attempt to teach Peter a lesson.

“No, no, no, you two are both my idols…” The still-young Peter, after being questioned, immediately tried to explain, “Mr. Tony, I really like your armor. And Mr. Mike, the abilities you used to fight the aliens were really cool…”

"By the way, could you please sign your autographs for me? Besides me, many of my classmates at school also admire you."

“Alright, I know you admire us. But there are some things I think we should talk about in your room.” Seeing Peter’s incoherent state, Tony shook his head and went upstairs.

With Aunt May taking care of him, Peter's life wasn't actually bad; at least he had his own private room to stay in.

"Mr. Tony, what do you want to talk about?" After entering the room, Tony looked serious, which made Peter a little at a loss.

“Pajama baby, your pajamas are showing, do you know that?” Tony turned to stare at Peter.

"What?" Peter thought he had misheard, then followed Tony's gaze and realized that because they were in a hurry, a section of the brightly colored Spider-Man suit was sticking out from under the hem of the clothes.

"Uh, it's actually just a personal preference. I like wearing patterned underwear," Peter explained awkwardly as he tucked his Spider-Man suit into his clothes.

"Do you think I'd believe your naive explanation?" Tony said earnestly. "A street hero, a street hero who goes out in his pajamas at night to fight crime. You're only seventeen. Haven't you thought about what will happen to your Aunt May if something happens..."

"Besides, how long do you think you can keep your aunt in the dark about doing heroic things?"

From an emotional standpoint, Tony couldn't understand why a high school student would be so keen on becoming a street hero.

Even in a chaotic area like Hell's Kitchen.

"I'm not Pajama Baby, I have my own hero title—Spider-Man." Having his identity exposed, Peter stopped pretending.

To prove his innocence, he pulled off his clothes, revealing a red and blue spider suit.

"Look at the workmanship and style of this. You still say you're not a pajama baby?" Tony curled his lip in disdain as he looked at the shoddy suit Peter had sewn himself.

Loose-fitting bodysuits are neither convenient for combat nor aesthetically pleasing.

Overall, it's not even as good as Captain America's bodysuit that he's worn for decades.

Chapter 664 Trouble

"Perhaps you are right, but my uncle once told me something: With great power comes great responsibility..."

Faced with Tony's ridicule, Peter stubbornly said, "Since God has endowed me with these extraordinary abilities, I feel obligated to use them to benefit more people..."

This is why Spider-Man is called a "good neighbor," and it is also the belief he has always upheld.

“Oh, do I need to praise you? That’s quite an ideal. But before that, I think you should learn to take care of yourself and your family first…” Tony’s usual sharp tongue softened unexpectedly afterward, and he said, “Summer vacation is in a few days, and to prevent you from making the wrong choice, I think it’s necessary for me to keep an eye on you.”

"What?" Peter was not quite sure what was going on.

“Congratulations!” Tony smiled and announced, “Given your lofty ambitions, you have passed my interview and will soon become a summer intern at Stark Industries.”

If Tony had previously wanted to give Peter some preferential treatment out of consideration for Aunt May...

But after listening to their ideas, I was slightly moved.

Therefore, I decided to give the other party a chance.

Becoming a summer intern at Stark Industries not only gave Peter access to more advanced technology, but also provided him with a decent salary.

This would give the little spider the funds to improve its spider suit and web shooters.

"A summer job at Stark Industries?" Peter knew what this meant, and immediately said excitedly, "Thank you, Mr. Stark. I will definitely live up to your expectations..."

As he spoke, he reached out to shake hands with Tony.

Seeing Tony's disgusted expression, she realized, "Sorry, I almost forgot, you're not used to shaking hands with people."

Then, under Tony's even more disdainful gaze, Peter withdrew his hand and stepped forward to give him a gentle hug.

"Really, thank you so much!"

……

After Aunt Mei called out, the three of them went downstairs and had a very ordinary, commoner's dinner.

A low-priced steak, a vegetable salad, a few slices of bread, and a few delicate apple pies.

Then, with Peter and Aunt May watching them go, Tony and Mike, having enjoyed a hearty meal, drove away from Hell's Kitchen.

“You seem to be in a good mood,” Mike suddenly said.

As the cool night breeze of Apple City blew in, Tony, driving his car, was humming an unknown tune.

He looked very relaxed.

"How so?" Tony asked, feigning ignorance.

“Appetite,” Mike explained.

Because of the ingredients, Aunt May's dinner wasn't particularly delicious, but Tony ate it with great relish.

And earlier upstairs, when Peter hugged him, Tony clearly had a chance to avoid it, but he didn't.

All I can say is that while Tony has an eccentric temper, he can also be surprisingly considerate at times.

He truly lives up to his reputation as a "tsundere" guy.

"Maybe. I really like the simple yet happy feeling in Peter's family." Perhaps it was the atmosphere, but Tony was unexpectedly honest for once.

Moreover, today's three experiences have indeed allowed Tony, this prodigy, to understand the lives of ordinary people.

There are both good and bad aspects to it.

“Those street heroes don’t seem to be doing very well. Do you think I should offer them some help…” Tony suddenly said.

The three street heroes I met today were a lawyer, a mercenary, and a high school student.

Especially Wade, who seems to be having a very tough time.

"Forget it, dealing with them would be quite troublesome..." Before Mike could speak, Tony rejected his own idea.

Fundamentally, Tony, as the chosen one of tech giants, is actually unable to empathize much with ordinary people.

Therefore, his pity came quickly and went quickly as well.

……

And so, another half month passed.

During this time, in order to have more "treatments," Tony took Mike to almost every corner of Apple City.

They found many street heroes, including a lone wolf like Luke with the talent of "copper skin and iron bones", as well as anti-heroes like Big Daddy and Hello Kitty, and also "trash" like Kick-Ass.

In terms of their current situation, apart from a very few unscrupulous "outlaws" like Big Daddy and Hello Kitty, the other street heroes are not doing very well.

Especially Scott, the guy who unexpectedly became Ant-Man.

When Mike and Tony found him, he was planning to rob a bank because he couldn't afford his daughter's medical bills.

In some ways, it's quite similar to Deadpool's situation.

Frequent contact with these street heroes who are struggling to make ends meet has rekindled Tony's previous idea of ​​creating a "Street Heroes Mutual Aid Association".

To dispel his dangerous meddlesome thoughts, Tony decided to throw another party that night to change his mood.

This was also a celebration for Mike's move to his new home.

Yes, Mike's villa is already built and he can move in anytime.

“Don’t forget, Mike. You owe me eighteen ‘treatments’ now. How about twenty if we round it up?” Tony, who was preparing to make a big splash at the upcoming party and regain his confidence, reminded Mike with a smile.

“No, only seventeen times. That Kick-Ass guy is definitely not worth even one treatment.” Mike shook his head.

Kick-Ass, the guy who idolized superheroes and dressed himself in a bodysuit to cosplay as a street hero.

Their physical fitness and abilities are even better than those of ordinary people.

Calling him a street hero is a bit of a stretch.

Moreover, Mike has realized that some ordinary street heroes are no longer of much help in improving his abilities.

Continuing the search will only be a waste of time.

Therefore, he has decided to end his collaboration with Tony in the search for street heroes.

"Kick-Ass, who upholds justice, may lack some abilities, but how can he not be considered a hero?" Tony, thinking of his own happy life, was still arguing his point.

Just then, Jarvis, the AI ​​assistant, sent a message: "Mr. Tony, Peter Parker has sent you a video call request."

“Peter? I almost forgot, high school should be on summer vacation by now…” Tony, thinking Peter couldn’t wait to come to Stark Industries for an internship, said to Jarvis, “Open Peter’s communication permissions.”

As the virtual screen opened, Peter's image appeared on the screen.

The situation doesn't look very good.

“Peter, I’ve reminded you to think more about yourself and your family.” Looking at Spider-Man’s figure moving swiftly between skyscrapers on the screen, Tony said coldly, “Are you so eager to put on those pajamas and become a hero?”

"Given your immaturity, I need to reconsider whether you are qualified to be an intern at Stark Industries..."

“No, no, no, Mr. Tony. Please let me explain. I was all set to intern at Stark Industries. This was just an accident…” Peter, frantically running across the rooftop with his phone in hand, explained, “It’s the Punisher. He’s getting revenge on Puzzle. You might not know who Puzzle is, but he’s a gang leader in Hell’s Kitchen…”

"This time, he teamed up with Kingpin to devise the Punisher. Oh, and Daredevil too..."

The video clearly shows Peter being chased by gang members.

Below, there could be the sound of intense firing.

"Daredevil? What happened on your end?" Hearing the bursts of gunfire, Tony couldn't bother scolding Spider-Man anymore.

“Daredevil came to help too. Puzzle and Kingpin teamed up to surround us. Only I escaped the encirclement by using my webs…” Peter said after using his webs to entangle a few gang members who were chasing us. “Anyway, we need help.”

Peter had a very good impression of Tony and Mike from their last meeting, so when he encountered serious trouble, he immediately thought of asking them for help.

Of course, this is a wise approach.

"Tell me where you are now?" The matter was urgent, so Tony didn't waste any more time.

"Hell's Kitchen Central District Building~" Peter started running again, his voice drawn out.

However, everything that needed to be expressed has been clearly stated.

"Good, hold on for another five minutes, reinforcements will be here soon." Tony has now developed a portable mech, so he can go and test its effectiveness.

After hanging up the video call, he immediately went to the laboratory and donned the briefcase armor with a single click.

"Looks like our activities tonight have changed. Shall we have a race to see who's faster?" Tony, dressed in a cool, bright red suit of armor, defiantly nodded at Mike.

"Are you sure?" Mike reached out and opened a circular portal.

The area opposite was where the Punisher and his group were fighting.

"You're cheating!" Tony was clearly taken aback for a moment, then activated his armor and flew towards the portal, saying, "Because of your cheating, this bet doesn't count. So I didn't lose..."