American comic: Checking in, Gwen in black stockings rolls her eyes.

"You can't always be burying yourself in fighting Hydra. Take a break, make some new friends, and maybe even find new allies. I promise to arrange a few charming female companions for you."

Lin Feng thought for a moment, then finally nodded:

"Okay, I'll go. But I don't need to arrange a female companion."

Tony smiled:

"Great! Saturday night at 7 p.m., dress formally. You'll have a lot of fun, trust me."

...

On Saturday night, Lin Feng arrived at the charity ball hosted by Stark Industries on time.

The venue was set up on the top floor of a luxury hotel in Manhattan!

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Episode 218: Fantastic Four! The Invisible Woman!

Through the floor-to-ceiling windows, you can overlook the dazzling night view of the entire city.

Lin Feng wore a dark gray custom-made suit, understated yet tasteful.

He declined the champagne offered by the waiter, found a corner seat, and quietly observed the crowd in the venue.

Business tycoons, political figures, Hollywood stars…

All sorts of celebrities gathered here, clinking glasses and chatting merrily.

"This gentleman seems a bit unsociable."

A gentle voice came.

Lin Feng looked up and saw a blond man smiling at him.

Behind him stood three equally well-dressed people:

A somewhat serious middle-aged man, a beautiful blonde woman, and a tall, seemingly young and strong man.

Lin Feng immediately recognized them—the famous scientist Reed Richards and his team, nicknamed the "Fantastic Four".

"Just enjoying the night view."

Lin Feng responded politely, indicating that they could join.

The four men sat down around Lin Feng. Reed extended his hand first:

“Reed Richards, this is my fiancée Susan Storm, her brother Johnny, and our friend Ben Grimm.”

Lin Feng shook hands with each of them:

"Lin Feng, it's a pleasure to meet you all."

"Mr. Lin Feng, what do you do?"

Susan asked curiously.

Lin Feng smiled:

"Just an ordinary person."

Johnny smiled:

"Someone who appears at Stark's private dinner party is unlikely to be an ordinary person, right?"

Ben Grimm—a burly man—said in a low voice:

"We were just discussing a project about outer space exploration. We need to find some investors and partners."

Reed added:

"Yes, we believe that there are infinite possibilities in the universe, including new energy sources and new materials. However, such projects are risky and it is difficult to find people willing to invest."

Lin Feng showed an interested expression:

"That sounds very challenging. What are your specific plans?"

Just as Reed was about to explain in detail, the atmosphere in the room suddenly became lively.

Tony Stark appeared in a shimmering dark blue suit, becoming the center of attention as usual.

To the surprise of the Fantastic Four.

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Tony looked around and walked straight toward their corner with a warm smile on his face.

"Lin Feng! You really came!"

Tony called out loudly, completely ignoring the curious glances coming from those around him.

"Sorry I'm late, I have a few uninvited guests to deal with."

Lin Feng stood up and shook hands with Tony:

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"It's alright, I was just chatting with Dr. Richards and the others."

Tony then noticed the presence of the Fantastic Four:

"Ah, Richards! I heard you've been researching cosmic rays lately?"

Reed nodded, but his eyes were full of doubt:

"That's right... Mr. Stark, you know Mr. Lin?"

Tony smiled and put his arm around Lin Feng's shoulder:

"Of course! He's one of my best friends and an important business partner. What, didn't he tell you? Too modest, right?"

The Fantastic Four exchanged glances, clearly even more curious about Lin Feng's identity.

The other guests in the room also began to whisper among themselves, speculating about the identity of this mysterious figure who was so close to Tony Stark.

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219: Mr. Fantastic! Reed!

Just then, the band started playing dance music, and Tony raised his glass.

"Alright, friends, the dance is officially starting! Let's not waste this wonderful music."

As if she had made up her mind, Susan Storm stood up and extended her hand to Lin Feng:

"Mr. Lin, would you like to dance?"

Reed's expression changed slightly, clearly showing some displeasure, but he quickly concealed it.

Lin Feng smiled slightly and accepted "067's" invitation:

“It would be an honor, Miss Storm.”

As the two stepped onto the dance floor, Susan whispered:

"I hope I haven't made things difficult for you. I just wanted to take this opportunity to learn more about you. Reed and the others are very interested in your project."

Lin Feng gracefully spun her around:

"No, I'd love to. Speaking of which, Dr. Richards' space exploration project sounds very promising."

"really?"

Susan's eyes lit up.

“Reed has poured a lot of effort into this project, but funding has always been a problem. If the opportunity arises… perhaps you would be willing to consider investing?”

Lin Feng nodded:

"I am indeed very interested in space exploration. Perhaps we can find a place to discuss this in detail after the ball?"

Susan was overjoyed:

"Of course! Reed will be very happy."

At the edge of the dance floor, Reed stared intently at the two dancers, his expression complex.

Johnny noticed and joked:

"What's wrong? Is the great scientist jealous?"

Reed shook his head:

“Don’t talk nonsense. I’m just worried that Susan is being too enthusiastic. We know nothing about this Lin Feng, except that he seems to have a close relationship with Stark.”

Ben Grimm whispered:

"Whoever he is, if he can help our project, it's worth a try. Don't forget that our research funding is running out."

Johnny shrugged:

"Don't worry, Susan knows how to handle it. Look over there, she's already made Mr. Lin laugh. That's a good sign."

When the dance ended, Lin Feng politely escorted Susan back to her seat.

Susan excitedly told Reed:

“Mr. Lin is very interested in our project! He would like to discuss it in detail after the ball.”

Reed's brow relaxed:

"Really? That's great."

Lin Feng nodded in confirmation:

“Yes, Dr. Richards… I have always believed in the importance of space exploration. If it’s convenient, we can meet at a nearby café after the ball to discuss the possibility of cooperation in detail.”

Reed extended his hand:

"Thank you very much for your interest, Mr. Lin. We will definitely keep our appointment on time."

Just then, Tony reappeared, holding two drinks:

"Hopefully I didn't interrupt any important conversation?"

Lin Feng accepted the drink:

"Dr. Richards is inviting me to participate in their space exploration project."

Tony raised an eyebrow:

"Oh? That sounds interesting. But be careful, Richards, Lin Feng is a shrewd investor and won't be easily persuaded."

Susan smiled and said:

3.7 “I believe our project is convincing enough.”

Tony raised his glass in a gesture of respect:

"Then I wish you good luck. By the way, Lin Feng, a few people want to see you later, including Nick Fury from S.H.I.E.L.D."

Lin Feng nodded:

I will make time to see him.

As night deepened, the atmosphere at the ball grew increasingly lively.

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220: Cosmic Rays! Genetic Mutation!

Lin Feng became the focus of everyone's attention.

Not only because of his close relationship with Tony Stark, but also because of his mysterious identity and elegant demeanor.

Many guests tried to approach him, but he politely but firmly declined most of them.

Only the Fantastic Four seemed to have successfully piqued his interest, making them stand out among the many guests.

Susan, in particular, impressed Lin Feng with her intelligent conversation and professional knowledge.

Although Reed06 occasionally showed a hint of unease, he was mostly looking forward to the future of the project.