章 75: Hot aunt may!
In a small dim sum restaurant in Guangdong province, the place was already packed with elderly men and women by 7 a.m., as Cantonese people have a long-standing habit of enjoying morning tea.
Young waiters pushed their carts, calling out orders while weaving between tables, delivering plates of delicate dim sum.
The older folks enjoyed their tea and snacks, chatting leisurely.
The restaurant was bustling and full of life.
What stood out was the curious glances that kept going towards a particular table.
It was a large table for six to eight people, but there was only one person sitting there.
This wouldn't be an issue—if you have money, you could rent out an entire restaurant.
But his table was filled with food just freshly served, and another set of empty dishes had just been cleared away. This indicated that he might really be able to finish all this food.
The young man, with a handsome face and full of energy, was a big eater.
Of course, that wasn't the strangest part. There were plenty of young people having dim sum—especially if they had the time. And having a big appetite wasn't a bad thing; at least he kept his figure well.
The strange thing was that he was eating while constantly talking on the phone in fluent, impeccable English.
What's the rush—having dim sum, yet not willing to miss out on earning millions per second from a multinational company?
"I think I have to leave now. Everyone here is staring at me… No, I have other things to do."
Noticing the peculiar looks from the elderly folks around him, Lynch quietly put down some bills and left.
He didn't want all this attention either, but he had a huge appetite and hadn't had morning tea in so long.
What made things even more ridiculous was that someone wanted to have a long chat with him on the phone.
And the most unbelievable part was—it was Aunt May from Spider-Man Peter Parker's life!
This story actually began from Tony's birthday party, or even earlier, at the Hammer Expo.
That day, when he was on his way to the battlefield between Tony and the Iron Soldiers, he happened to notice Spider-Man, wearing his fan-made costume, fighting one of the soldiers.
Lynch chuckled to himself at that time, thinking Tony's little fan was about to be stolen by him.
So, he immediately swooped down, took care of the Iron Soldier, and saved Spider-Man. They even chatted for a while.
Later on, since he often stayed in New York, Lynch kept an eye on little Spider-Man in Queens but didn't interfere much in his life.
He was afraid of affecting Peter Parker's fate. Any of his actions could potentially disrupt Peter's trajectory and cause him to lose the opportunity to gain superpowers from a spider bite—that would be a disaster.
Though Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe didn't play a massive role due to his young age, he was still undeniably lovable!
If Marvel's "Big Three" didn't include Spider-Man, then what would be the point?
Lynch didn't want to interfere in Peter's life lightly, for the sake of ensuring New York didn't lose its friendly neighborhood Spider-Man.
Even when Peter was teased at school after mentioning that he knew Lynch, accused of lying, feeling utterly upset, Lynch didn't show up.
But on Peter's birthday, things escalated. His mischievous classmates went further, mocking Peter and calling him a liar—at that point, Lynch couldn't hold back anymore.
Seeing that if he didn't step in, Peter would suffer from the "liar" label, creating a potential dark childhood, Lynch just couldn't let that happen.
Imagine if this pushed Peter to turn evil—that would be a problem!
So, Lynch ignored any concerns about the butterfly effect and decided to make Peter happy.
That day, he flew directly to Peter's school, helped him show off in front of his classmates, and restored his respect.
Back at Peter's home, Lynch also hosted a birthday party for him, making sure Peter had the most unforgettable birthday.
Before leaving, Lynch made a deal with Peter—when Peter grew up, he would also become a hero. Until then, they'd meet at most once a year.
Lynch thought that would be the end of their bond for a while, but unexpectedly, his connection with Aunt May began.
Concerned about Peter potentially getting into trouble, Lynch left Aunt May his phone number. The next day, she called him.
He initially wondered if Peter was already getting into main-character-level trouble after meeting him.
But in the end, he had to admit—he had been naive.
Lynch chatted with Aunt May for over ten minutes. Every time he asked if she was in trouble or needed help, Aunt May cleverly deflected.
From start to finish, all she talked about was things like: how old are you, what do you like to eat, do you have a girlfriend, what kind of person are you interested in…
After hanging up, Lynch suddenly realized—
He'd been had!
This woman had bad intentions!
I treat you like an elder, and you're thirsting for me?
Indeed, women are such fickle creatures!
Realizing this, Lynch recalled this version of Aunt May in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and then thought…
It might not be so bad?
If it were the Aunt May from other Spider-Man versions, sure, she could be like a mom. But this Aunt May…
Mature, sexy, beautiful, and intelligent! Plus, she wasn't even thirty!
So, Lynch decided to go with the flow.
When he had time, he'd pick up Aunt May's calls and chat with her for a while.
They just hadn't had the chance to date or take things further. Lynch always said he was busy.
Busy traveling around the world—oh no, I mean, enforcing justice globally while eating, drinking, and having fun.
With his speed, it would only take a few minutes to cross an ocean—flying around the globe wouldn't take long.
Given that, of course, he wanted to explore this vast world.
His daily routine involved showing up in both China and the US, visiting other countries as his mood dictated.
Whenever he was free, he'd often head back to China, trying to recover memories from his previous life.
However, he was a bit disappointed that this place felt somewhat familiar but not quite.
Many iconic things from before were missing, replaced by some strange ones.
The only explanation seemed to be parallel universes. Fortunately, most of this world was the same as before.
After living here for a while, Lynch sometimes felt like his journey to the Marvel Universe had been nothing more than a dream.
In those moments, he'd slap himself twice and remind himself:
Lynch, stop dreaming!
You're not a normal person!
Can a normal person withstand cannon blasts, fly around the Earth, shoot lasers from his eyes, and blow hurricanes from his mouth?
Nope!
In those moments, he often reminisced about the days when he was just an ordinary person.
Back then, he could feel exhaustion and pain, he could enjoy the joy of running, and experience the range of human emotions.
But these feelings were rapidly fading as his power grew.
After months of basking in yellow sunlight, his body had become invincible, and even things that could cause him slight pain were dwindling. Disease, fatigue, and other negative states had long vanished from this iron body.
The human world became increasingly fragile in Lynch's eyes. If he unleashed his full power, every breath and step could trigger city-level disasters.
Furthermore, due to his super senses and mental powers, Lynch had perfect control over every movement of those around him—humanity no longer had secrets before him.
Could such a self still be considered human?
Lynch often asked himself this question.
He wasn't sure, but he knew his mindset was starting to head in a dangerous direction. Left unchecked, it could become problematic.
Many works of art depicted those lost in power—indifferent to life, with no moral boundaries, placing their emotions above all else.
Lynch didn't want to become that person.
He'd always seen his power as a means to pursue his dreams and freedom.
Dreams and freedom that came at the cost of his humanity were meaningless.
To maintain his mental state, Lynch reinforced his life force field, limiting his abilities, and used mental energy to change his appearance to look like an ordinary young man.
But that life was never quite the same—because a god disguised as a human is still a god.
Like today, in the dim sum restaurant—without meaning to, Lynch caused a commotion.
The days of being ordinary were over.
Leaving the restaurant, Lynch felt irritable. He hung up the phone and flew into the sky, disappearing into the distance.
Shielded by his mental power, the bustling crowd around him didn't notice that a superhero had just left.
A few minutes later, Lynch returned to New York, landing on a rooftop.
The skyscraper he landed on was the Avengers' first base—the Avengers Tower, although at this point, it was still known as the Stark Tower.
Upon arriving, Lynch casually made his way inside, calling out:
"JARVIS!"
"Mr. Lynch, would you like me to prepare some cola for you?"
"Thanks."
The roof transformed as the entrance exclusive to Tony opened up for Lynch, allowing him to walk straight inside.
Lynch wasn't a stranger here. Ever since the building was completed, he had frequently come to this place to bask in the sun and mooch drinks.
When Tony discovered this, he had tried to demand a usage fee from Lynch, who flatly refused.
Are you kidding me? We're like brothers! What's yours is mine!
Unable to do anything about Lynch, Tony eventually allowed this guy who might visit at any time, even giving Lynch access to JARVIS.
Therefore, Lynch felt like this place was his home. When in New York, he spent half of his time here.
Anyway, Tony was always traveling around, often away from New York, leaving the rooftop unused.
Wouldn't it be a waste not to make use of such a good spot?
Moreover, given the building's height, sunbathing here was way better than on other rooftops!
Lying down comfortably on a sun chair with sunglasses on—nothing else mattered!
However, before long, Lynch's old phone suddenly rang.
His number was only known to a few people, so although a bit annoyed, Lynch still answered.
"Lynch?"
"Matt? What's up, are you doing okay lately?"
Hearing from Daredevil after a long time made Lynch's annoyance slightly dissipate.
"Be honest with me, do you have a sister in Hell's Kitchen?"
Matt's voice was full of resentment, making Lynch's expression turn into the (??? Black guy) meme face.
[AN - You guys were asking for aunt may and you got it]
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