American Comics: Something's Wrong with This Superhero World

Chapter 316 Deadpool, Your Wife Has a Talent for Acting

A military truck rumbled along the highway. Inside, Deadpool was tightly bound hand and foot with chains, his mouth gagged with duct tape. Several fully armed mercenaries guarded him closely.

Deadpool glanced at the mercenaries, but remained completely calm. He silently calculated the time, waiting for the moment he had anticipated to arrive.

Soon after, a beeping countdown sound came from Deadpool's body, which immediately caught the attention of the mercenaries.

"Captain, what's that sound?" a mercenary asked nervously.

The mercenary captain frowned and ordered, "Check him again!"

The men searched Deadpool again, but found nothing. Frustrated, the captain tore off the tape from Deadpool's mouth and demanded, "What was that sound?"

Deadpool smiled calmly: "It's nothing, I just planted a time bomb inside me. It will explode automatically unless I enter the password to deactivate it."

"What?!" The mercenaries were shocked and immediately raised their guns to aim at Deadpool.

Deadpool, however, remained calm and continued, "It will automatically explode unless I enter a password to deactivate it."

Sweat beaded on the mercenary captain's forehead as he anxiously tore open Deadpool's clothes, only to see Deadpool's muscular abs; there was no bomb in sight.

Deadpool grinned defiantly. "Don't bother. I'm talking about the internal bomb. And forcibly cutting open my stomach won't do any good; it'll just cause the bomb to explode immediately."

The mercenary captain, enraged, grabbed Deadpool by the collar: "Quick! Deactivate the bomb yourself! Otherwise, I'll make you wish you were dead!"

Deadpool shrugged: "Too late."

"What?!" the captain asked in horror, "How much time is left?"

Deadpool squinted and said slowly, "3."

"Three minutes?!" the captain exclaimed expectantly.

"2" Deadpool then began the countdown.

Without hesitation, the captain lunged at the car door, but to prevent Deadpool from escaping, the car was equipped with a complicated combination lock. Before he could even enter the password, Deadpool started counting down again.

"1. Bang!"

With a deafening roar, the car was blown to pieces, and Deadpool and his mercenaries were engulfed in flames by the shockwave. The force of the explosion turned the area around the vehicle into ruins, with flames and thick smoke instantly consuming everything.

As the aftershocks of the explosion subsided, the scene was a mess. The bodies of the mercenaries were scattered all around, and Deadpool was blown to pieces. However, Deadpool's incredible regenerative abilities began to kick in, gradually restoring his body.

"Okay, this hurts a bit," Deadpool muttered to himself, slowly getting up as his body gradually recovered.

Wearing an ill-fitting, cheap shirt, Deadpool burst into his apartment, yelling, "It's too late! We have to get out of here! Tony Stark's going to kill us to cover it up! We..."

To his surprise, the scene inside the room stunned him. Xiao Xian was sitting on the sofa, his handsome face and perfect physique making Deadpool feel ashamed of himself. Deadpool hurriedly glanced at his reflection in the mirror and couldn't help but gasp.

"Damn it, not to mention Vanessa, even I, Deadpool myself, would choose Xiao Xian without hesitation if I were a girl," Deadpool lamented to himself.

What made Deadpool even more distressed was that, upon learning of this situation, he was not angry at all, but rather felt a little pleased.

Hearing the noise, Xiao Xian calmly turned around and smiled, "Hello, Deadpool."

Deadpool forced himself to step forward and awkwardly asked, "Uh, Xiao Xian, what brings you here?"

Xiao Xian elegantly crossed his legs, his eyes gleaming mischievously: "I'm not here to see you, I'm here to see Vanessa."

"Vanessa?" Deadpool exclaimed in surprise. He had no idea why Xiao Xian wanted to see Vanessa. But with Xiao Xian around, he shouldn't have to worry about Tony Stark's pursuit, right? After all, Xiao Xian's strength was widely recognized, and some people online even called him "Little Superman."

The next second, Vanessa walked into the living room with a cup of tea, smiling as she said, "The tea is here."

Vanessa's outfit today left Deadpool speechless. She was wearing her favorite black dress, a gown she only wore for important events and rarely took out. The dress accentuated her perfect figure, and the black lace trim made her look both elegant and sexy. Her makeup was exquisite; her red lips were as alluring as roses, and her eyeshadow and mascara made her eyes even more deep and captivating.

Xiao Xian also noticed Vanessa's attire and asked with a smile, "Vanessa, why did you change your clothes?"

Vanessa replied happily, "That was my casual clothes at home. Now that we have guests, I naturally need to change into something more formal."

Deadpool watched this scene, his heart filled with complex emotions. He didn't know whether he should be angry or jealous; at that moment, he felt both.

Holding a steaming cup of tea, Vanessa gracefully walked up to Xiao Xian.

Vanessa smiled and handed the teacup to Xiao Xian, her slender fingers tracing its surface, her eyes filled with a mixture of shyness and anticipation. The moment Xiao Xian took the teacup, she seized the opportunity to subtly touch his hand—a gentle, fleeting touch that sent a surge of excitement through Vanessa.

Xiao Xian felt the warmth of her fingers and his heart stirred slightly. Super Charm was indeed powerful. If Xiao Xian hadn't deliberately restrained the power of Super Charm, he even thought that Vanessa might have dumped Deadpool in front of him right now and cried and begged to be with him.

On the surface, Xiao Xian maintained a calm smile. He looked up at Vanessa and nodded in thanks.

After serving the tea, Vanessa sat down on the sofa, deliberately getting very close to Xiao Xian, their arms even touching. Her heart was racing, her cheeks were slightly flushed, and her eyes sparkled with undisguised joy.

This is Xiao Xian, the most handsome man on Earth! This life is worth it! Vanessa felt the touch of Xiao Xian's arm beside her and couldn't help but think excitedly!

This texture is absolutely amazing! Compared to it, Deadpool's bumpy, uneven texture is unbearable to look at. I wonder what kind of miserable life I've been living in the past.

Deadpool stood aside, watching this scene, feeling both jealous and excited, but mainly jealous.

Looking at Deadpool's mixed feelings, Xiao Xian couldn't help but smile inwardly. With Xiao Xian's current magical skills, while he might not be able to turn Deadpool into someone like Batman or Arthur, making Deadpool even more anticipated would be a piece of cake.

But Xiao Xian's main purpose in coming this time was to get revenge on Deadpool for blowing his head off, so naturally he couldn't let Deadpool be so happy. Moreover, lowering the happiness coefficient related to environmental protection would also help increase the harvested corrupting power.

Previously, Xiao Xian lacked experience in this area, which is why his actions, intended to retaliate against Harry, ended up making Harry too happy. Now, Xiao Xian has learned his lesson. Since his actions are full of malicious revenge, he cannot amplify the joy of environmental protection too much.

This time, Xiao Xian mainly focuses on Deadpool's love, reluctance to part with Vanessa, and possessiveness.

If it weren't for the fact that Deadpool broke up with Vanessa to avoid a disaster, Xiao Xian wouldn't even have considered amplifying Deadpool's environmental interests.

Deadpool's gaze darted back and forth between Vanessa and Xiao Xian, finally he couldn't help but cough, saying with a hint of sarcasm and teasing, "Wife, you're sitting too cramped like that, Xiao Xian doesn't even have room."

Vanessa glared at him, then turned to Xiao Xian with an apologetic smile: "Sorry, Xiao Xian, I'll make room for you."

Vanessa spoke, slightly rising to move away. However, Xiao Xian reached out and put his arm around her waist, pulling her back to his side, even closer than before. He said softly, "I don't think it's crowded. You can sit here. This is good for our relationship."

Vanessa felt Xiao Xian's warm breath, and her body instantly went limp. She couldn't help but lean closer to Xiao Xian, looking at him with a passionate glint in her eyes. "Then please sit next to me," Vanessa whispered.

She looked at Xiao Xian, her eyes sparkling with emotion.

Seeing this, Deadpool felt even more jealous and couldn't help but say, "Then I'll sit in the middle." As he spoke, he tried to squeeze between the two of them.

Vanessa was annoyed when Deadpool tried to sit down next to her. She noticed his clothes were obviously ill-fitting, so she pushed him away, saying, "Your clothes are filthy. Who knows if the previous owner had any diseases? Stay away from me."

Deadpool looked at his clothes helplessly and said, "How about I change my clothes?"

Vanessa raised an eyebrow and said, "You'll still be dirty even if you change your clothes, unless you take a shower."

Deadpool reluctantly got up and said, "I'm going to take a shower." He was halfway there when he suddenly turned around and saw Vanessa and Xiao Xian sitting so close together. His heart tightened, worried that Xiao Xian might do something to Vanessa while he was showering. So he turned back and said, "Never mind, I'll shower later."

Vanessa rolled her eyes in exasperation, while Xiao Xian smiled faintly.

Deadpool reluctantly sat back on the sofa, his gaze shifting between Vanessa and Xiao Xian. Finally, he couldn't help but ask, "Xiao Xian, what brings you to Vanessa?"

Xiao Xian put down his teacup, smiled, and said, "Actually, it's like this. I was recently looking through Osborn's resumes and came across Vanessa's information. Her acting talent is outstanding, and I'm planning to direct a new film. So I'd like Vanessa to play the lead role."

Upon hearing this, Deadpool raised an eyebrow and looked at Vanessa in surprise: "You even submitted your resume to Osborn?"

Vanessa smiled and nodded, a hint of reminiscence flashing in her eyes: "Yes, I did." She silently added in her mind: I did it three years ago.

Deadpool scratched his head, somewhat puzzled, and asked, "Then why didn't you mention it to me?"

Vanessa shrugged, a mischievous glint in her eye: "I just threw it in casually, I never expected to actually get a chance."

Xiao Xian looked at the two of them and interjected, "Vanessa, I truly admire your talent. If you're willing, the lead role in this movie is definitely yours."

Deadpool barely suppressed his displeasure and turned to ask Xiao Xian, "What movie?"

Xiao Xian smiled slightly and said, "It's a romantic drama, the kind that's very likely to win an award. But you know, those kinds of movies might be a bit too explicit. There's nothing I can do about it; old white men just love the idea of ​​sacrificing themselves for art."

Deadpool's jealousy intensified upon hearing this, and his expression darkened slightly. He looked at Vanessa and asked, "What do you think?"

Vanessa raised her head, her eyes resolute: "I want this opportunity, Wade. This is my dream. I hope you can support me and trust me."

Deadpool hesitated for a moment after hearing this. He didn't want to disappoint Vanessa, but he couldn't ignore the unease and jealousy in his heart. However, directly refusing would make him seem petty and unwilling to support Vanessa's dream. So Deadpool could only say...

"To be honest, Tony Stark is after me, so it might not be convenient. You know how ruthless Stark can be. Vanessa might also be used by him to threaten me."

"Don't worry, I'll protect Vanessa." Xiao Xian looked at Deadpool with a half-smile and said, "Stark is nothing to me, he's no match for me."

Deadpool sighed and could only whisper to Vanessa, "Honestly, honey, I don't really want you to go."

Vanessa's expression immediately turned serious, and she demanded, "Don't you love me? Are you afraid I'll dump you once I become famous? Wade, you've disappointed me so much. Don't you believe in our love?"

As she spoke, Vanessa took the opportunity to move her hand and feel the touch of Xiao Xian's arm.

Deadpool sighed helplessly. Vanessa's moral blackmail left him with no choice but to compromise: "Okay, I agree, but only if I can visit the set anytime."

Xiao Xian nodded in agreement: "Sure, but non-crew members can't come and go as they please. Why don't you just play a minor supporting role? That way you can come visit the set anytime."

Deadpool thought about it for a moment and finally agreed: "Okay, I'll play a supporting role."

Then Deadpool asked, "Who is the male lead?"

Xiao Xian shrugged and smiled, "Of course it's me."

Vanessa couldn't suppress her smile upon hearing this, looking at Xiao Xian with a lovesick expression.

Seeing this, Deadpool's face darkened even more, and he was extremely displeased. He finally couldn't help but ask, "Xiao Xian, is there anything else? I have something important to tell Vanessa."

Vanessa quickly said, "Why are you in such a hurry? Xiao Xian rarely comes here. Let him eat before he leaves."

Deadpool sighed helplessly, frowning as he said, "This is really important."

Seeing this, Xiao Xian wisely stood up and said, "Since you still have things to do, I'll take my leave."

Vanessa quickly grabbed Xiao Xian's hand and said, "Let's exchange contact information so we can reach each other anytime."

Xiao Xian nodded in agreement. The two exchanged phone numbers.

After exchanging numbers, Vanessa's hand holding the phone was trembling slightly. She could hardly believe that she had actually obtained Xiao Xian's contact information.

"Okay," Xiao Xian said, looking at the new contact on his phone screen, "Let's stay in touch."

"Hmm~, let's keep in touch more often." Vanessa nodded, blushing.

Deadpool stood aside, watching this scene, his heart filled with complex emotions. But he knew this was not the time to lash out. Arguing now would only push Vanessa further away from him. Deadpool could only stand silently by, watching Vanessa wave goodbye to Xiao Xian with a charming smile.

(End of this chapter)