American Comics: Something's Wrong with This Superhero World

Chapter 44 A Better Solution

After some discussion, and considering Xiao Xian's actual acting skills, Chevrolet designed an idol-style superhero character for Xiao Xian, who didn't need much acting skills, just to be handsome.

Whatever the look in your eyes when saving someone, the sadness when seeing someone sacrificed, the joy of saving a comrade—you don't need to guess the character's inner thoughts, control micro-expressions, or immerse yourself in the role. Just follow the template designed by Chevrolet and make the corresponding expressions in a cool way.

Of course, if Xiao Xian is willing to put in the effort to hone his acting skills, Chevrolet would recommend that Xiao Xian study hard. However, Xiao Xian obviously has no interest in this. He is not really pursuing his dream of entering the entertainment industry. He would rather use this time to find a way to complete more tasks.

"By the way, I heard the boss's son's girlfriend also takes classes with you?"

During break time, Xiao Xian asked, "When Xing Guang first mentioned it, Xiao Xian hadn't thought of it. But when Supervisor Ike said that the other party wanted to pursue his dream in the entertainment industry, Xiao Xian immediately thought, 'Could Harry Osborne's new girlfriend be Mary Jane?'"

"Yes, she's a very pretty and hardworking young woman, but her acting talent is rather average," Chevrolet replied.

"I see. What's her name?" Xiao Xian asked again.

"Mary Jane, a red-haired girl, do you know her?" Chevrolet asked, somewhat surprised.

"I don't know her, I was just curious and wanted to ask." Xiao Xian shrugged. It really was Mary Jane. Could it be that Harry Osborne has really settled down this time?

But now that I've gotten Peter Parker in, at least Harry Osborn won't be poached.

It's not like Peter can escape from prison, not seek revenge on Tomie or Xiao Xian, but instead try to steal Harry's girlfriend. Wait, it seems like Harry and Peter aren't really best friends in this world.

"If you're willing, how about we find a place tonight where I can give you some extra lessons?" Chevrolet looked at Xiao Xian and hinted, "It'll be a great help in improving your acting skills, and it'll be free."

"Aha~"

Why does it feel like I'm some kind of Tang Monk's flesh? Why does everyone who sees me want to come up and taste me? Thinking to himself, Xiao Xian looked at Chevrolet again. Looks and figure, both passable. The key is the white hair and glasses. I feel like I can give it a try. Anyway, with Super Regeneration, Xiao Xian is not afraid at all.

However, Aunt Mei has invited me to dinner tonight, and it seems I don't have enough time.

"It seems like today won't work. I have something to do tonight." Xiao Xian shook his head, deciding to go see Aunt Mei first to see how his super charm was affecting people.

"That's a pity. What time was it?" Chevrolet licked his lips and asked somewhat unwillingly.

"Around seven o'clock?" Xiao Xian thought for a moment and said.

"We finish class at 5:30, how long will it take you to get there?" Chevrolet then asked.

"About half an hour." Is that the absolute limit? Xiao Xian looked at Chevrolet, but it didn't seem impossible.

"That's enough." Chevrolet gave Xiao a meaningful smile and said, "How about we simulate a scenario where you encounter a crazed female fan? Like, what would you do if a female fan forcibly kissed you?"

Why do I feel like this is useful but also like I'm being taken advantage of? An hour for role-playing? No wonder he's in Hollywood. Looking at Chevrolet's meaningful smile, Xiao Xian replied.

"I think it's good; it seems like a very useful course."

After knocking on Aunt Mei's door, Xiao Xian still felt a surreal sense of what had just happened.

Who would have thought that Chevrolet, who has spent years in Hollywood, would have no combat experience?

But what Xiao Xian didn't expect was that Chevrolet actually had a girlfriend, and had even called to check up on her. However, this didn't mean Ike's intelligence was wrong, because Chevrolet's girlfriend was a woman.

This truly deserves to be called a politically correct place, and it certainly deserves to be the home of liberals in the entertainment industry.

Chevrolet's acting was truly superb; her voice and tone were flawless. If she hadn't been in such a hurry to hang up at the end, Xiao Xian would have wondered if he was driving too slowly.

Finally, although he didn't ask, Xiao Xian felt that Chevrolet's white fur wasn't dyed.

"You've arrived." Aunt Mei, dressed in a sexy dress, opened the door for Xiao Xian with a big smile. But as soon as she opened the door, she twitched her nose and grabbed a long white hair from Xiao Xian's shoulder.

"You're so careless, Tomie will find out," Aunt Mei said, showing Xiao Xian her hair.

"I already said, we're just roommates." Xiao Xian shrugged, completely indifferent. He sometimes didn't even go home. For example, the last time he went to the hotel to look at the information on the reporter's computer, he stayed up too late and simply didn't bother to go back.

"I've thought about Peter's case for a long time. I think that since Peter did those things, he should be prepared to bear the consequences. I'm willing to go to court with you to testify against him."

After the two sat down, Aunt Mei took a deep breath and looked at Xiao Xiandao.

"Oh, this? Actually, it's fine not to accuse you. I should think about this. You should keep the matter of you drugging me a secret." Xiao Xian took a bite of the cheese and ham fried pork chop made by Aunt Mei. It tasted pretty good.

"Huh?" Aunt May was very surprised, then felt a huge weight lifted off her shoulders. "You told me earlier not to testify, and I wouldn't have hesitated for so long!" "You didn't need me to report Peter?"

"No need, because I have a better idea." Xiao Xian looked at Aunt Mei, who seemed relieved, wiped his face with a napkin, and smiled at her.

"That means when Peter escapes from prison next time, I hope you can help catch him."

"Me? You want me to help capture Peter?" Aunt May said in disbelief. "I'm just an ordinary person. I don't have superpowers. I can't get involved in your fight at all."

"No, no, no, don't underestimate the power of ordinary people, especially since you're no ordinary person either. You're Aunt May, Spider-Man's aunt." Xiao Xian shook his head and said to Aunt May.

"If Peter, this vicious criminal, escapes from prison, I think that as a law-abiding citizen, you should stand on the side of the law and help me capture Peter. You know, Peter has a history of murdering me. If he gets out, I won't be able to sleep peacefully."

"You promise not to kill Peter, but just to take him back to prison?" Aunt May asked after a moment of silence.

"Of course, if I wanted to kill him, I could have done so the day I captured Peter."

Xiao Xian shrugged. At present, Peter's self-healing speed is half of the reason. Xiao Xian felt that the strength of his will and the degree of hatred were one aspect, while Peter's status as Spider-Man, a major character in the Marvel universe, was another.

"What do you need me to do?" Aunt Mei relaxed upon hearing this and asked Xiao Xian. From a rational point of view, even without Xiao Xian, Aunt Mei would still be inclined to persuade Peter to turn himself in, given the crimes Peter had committed.

"We'll talk about that later, but I've been thinking about moving recently. How about you quit your job and come help me with cleaning? The new house is too big, and Tomie can't clean it all by herself. It includes room and board, and as for salary, how about doubling your current salary?"

"Are you sure Tomie won't be jealous if she finds out about us?" Aunt Mei asked hesitantly.

"Don't worry, she welcomes you." Xiao Xian held Aunt Mei's hand and said, "You might not believe it, but she proposed this plan herself."

(End of this chapter)