For some reason, even though she and Lin Feng had only known each other for a short time, Jessica suddenly felt a wave of insecurity. It was that agonizing feeling of being afraid to lose something you weren't even sure you owned yet.
Lin Feng, keenly observant, noticed her shifting mood. He took the initiative to ease the tension.
"Miss Natasha," he said, smoothing the air, "thank you for coming by for the home visit yesterday. Please look after Jessica while she's at school."
"Yesterday? A home visit?" Jessica's eyes widened slightly as she glanced at him. She genuinely hadn't known about that. Nearby, Gwen and Betty also shot them curious looks.
"It was my pleasure," Natasha replied, looking at Jessica with a soft, almost maternal affection. "Who wouldn't like a girl as lovely as Jessica? You should learn to cherish her, Mr. Lin."
"Teacher, we..." Jessica stammered, reflexively wanting to protest.
But before she could speak, Lin Feng reached out and took her hand. "Jessica was kind enough to take in a homeless soul like me," he said with mock gravity. "I am, of course, beyond grateful."
This revelation caused a minor stir among the surrounding students. They had assumed Lin Feng was her boyfriend, but to hear he was... a vagrant?
He was handsome, sure, but taking a complete stranger into her home? Wasn't she afraid of "inviting a wolf into the house"? Even Gwen and Betty couldn't help but feel a flicker of concern for their friend.
At the back of the bus, Flash Thompson was practically howling with laughter internally. So he's just a filthy drifter! Flash was ecstatic. He'd had his reservations before—after all, they lived in a society of laws—but if Lin Feng was just a "bug" with no power or status, Flash's sense of caution vanished instantly.
Lin Feng, oblivious to the fact that his "identity" had invited the malice of a certain meathead, continued chatting with the women.
He had to admit, there was a certain thrill in trading flirtatious glances with Natasha right in front of Jessica. Looking at the teacher, Lin Feng teased, "I didn't expect the school to send you to lead the trip, Miss Natasha. I wonder if the students will be looking at the exhibits or the scenery!"
"Giggle~" Natasha covered her mouth, letting out a soft laugh. "Mr. Lin, you really are quite the charmer." She gave him a sultry look that spoke volumes.
Just then, the driver signaled that they were ready to depart.
"I'll head back to my seat now," Natasha said, standing up and moving to the front of the bus.
As the bus pulled away from the school, Jessica let out a long, silent breath. She looked up to find Lin Feng watching her with a playful glint in his eyes.
"We met yesterday," Lin Feng explained calmly. "She came by for the visit and we talked about you. I'm sorry if I overstepped by discussing your situation, but you know, everyone is just worried about you."
Jessica remained silent for a moment, her eyes flickering. Finally, she nodded softly. "Thank you. I actually..."
"You don't need to overthink it," Lin Feng interrupted gently. "To be honest, just like you, I have a past that's hard to leave behind. But the past is just that—the past. We have to look forward."
He was thinking of his own life before he transmigrated. A stranger in a strange land—and in his case, a literal different universe. In this vast world, he was utterly alone; for all he knew, the universe might one day try to "prune" him like a cancer cell. He'd had his moments of helplessness, but he had accepted his reality.
His only goal now was to grow stronger. Only the strong could control their own destiny.
Thinking this, he looked at the young woman before him and smiled. "So, are you willing to stay by my side?"
"I... I am!" Jessica nodded firmly, her face reddening with shyness.
Lin Feng smiled. They said nothing more, simply holding each other's hands tightly. Everything that needed to be said was understood in the silence.
The bus soon arrived at its destination, pulling up near a large plaza. In the distance stood the venue for the Oscorp Industries Biological Expo. The group filed out and lined up, entering the hall under Natasha's lead.
Oscorp was a titan of industry, and the crowd was immense. However, since today was a dedicated school event, the attendees were mostly students and teachers. Once inside, Natasha gave the order for everyone to explore freely, reminding them to stay out of trouble and contact her immediately if any issues arose.
The architecture was magnificent and modern, its glass walls reflecting the bustling cityscape.
Lin Feng looked around, marveling at the vibrant scene—so different from his previous life. But he hadn't forgotten why he was here. If he wasn't mistaken, one lucky "winner" today would be bitten by a spider and become the legendary "Friendly Neighborhood Failure." Or, if this was a multi-verse situation, maybe there would be two.
With a thought, Lin Feng commanded his Shadow Ninjas to hide in the darkness, monitoring every corner of the expo. Both Peter Parker and Gwen Stacy were under his surveillance. Perhaps he could provide a little "guidance" and create an iconic moment: The Double Spiders.
"Alright, everyone, please pay attention," Natasha's voice rang out, and she shot a subtle wink at Lin Feng. "You're free to explore. But please be polite and follow the rules."
Flirting in broad daylight? How bold, Lin Feng thought.
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