In the face of Tony's congratulations, which on was actually just praising himself. Lynn laughed, he put the tomato sauce-smeared fries potato stick into his mouth, and deliberately left a little tomato sauce at the corner of his mouth.

Jean who saw this took a tissue and immediately helped clean it up. Her movements were very natural as if this was not the first time she had done it.

Lynn smiled gently at Jean.

"Thank you Jean."

"Oh, you're welcome."

Jean, who saw Lynn's soft smile, felt embarrassed, especially when she realized the stares of Tony and Pepper who were watching their interaction.

Tony and Pepper felt like they were being served dog food.

In the back of his mind, Tony felt that this young man named Lynn was not following the routine, and he continued to thwart him every cool remark in a unique way.

The other party somehow has his old style, coughing.

This is the legendary playboy style that would make girls take the initiative on him first.

And the other party's playboy style seems to be better than his, because instead of conquering an ordinary pretty girl, he conquered a beautiful mutant girl!

Tony was a little envious.

Gosh if it wasn't for deciding to stop being a playboy after experiencing a kidnapping a few days ago.

Now he might be tempted to try mutant girls.

That thought only lasted for a moment, of course.

After all he was now a single-minded man!

Pepper was sitting next to him, he couldn't afford to mess up. Otherwise, the little secretary would doubt his seriousness to stop being a playboy.

Pepper didn't know what Tony was thinking, even if she did, she would just remain silent.

Lynn pretended to cough. "These fried potato are delicious."

"Speaking of my vision, Mr. Iron Man. Don't get me wrong, I bought the shares from those old guys only because I was so confident in my own vision."

"Believing in your abilities is secondary."

Tony also ate the fried potato sticks on the table and said, "Hey~ Mr. second largest shareholder is so dishonest."

"No, no, Mr. Iron Man, I'm serious."

"Yeah, yeah, I know. You're actually very confident in my abilities, right? I'm very touched to be trusted so much by you, Mr. second largest shareholder."

"Mr. Iron Man, I'm serious."

"I know, I know."

Lynn fell silent see was Tony's infuriating grin, he knew this protagonist had misunderstood him.

Honestly, if it wasn't for knowing the plot, he wouldn't have been optimistic about Stark Industries' stock going down when Tony was kidnapped.

People who didn't know the plot would definitely not be optimistic about Tony's life and death when he was kidnapped for more than a week without news!

Luckily he knew the plot, and he used the moment when Tony was kidnapped to make a lot of money for himself.

Lynn of course couldn't, or didn't want to tell Tony the truth, even to other people.

Knowledge of the plot and the system was his biggest secret.

Only himself and Koko were allowed to know.

For Tony who misunderstood or perhaps deliberately distrusted him, Lynn couldn't say anything about it.

If the other party took the initiative to ask about the new energy that could overcome Palladium poisoning, or perhaps other things related to his future.

He might be able to tell a few spoilers without giving away the secret.

But alas, after chatting for a while about stocks and joking with each other. Tony and Pepper immediately went to the other side to dance.

Lynn and Jean decided to get some fresh air on the balcony.

Looking at Jean who looked dazed while staring at the night sky.

Lynn couldn't help but ask. "What's wrong Jean? You seem to be in a bad mood. Didn't you like the party?"

"Yeah... I don't really like attending this kind of party."

Jean didn't pretend to be a hypocrite in front of Lynn, she honestly admitted that she didn't like attending parties.

The only thing that amused her here was Lynn's presence.

If it wasn't for Lynn, she would have left early because there were no people at party who were willing to socialize with her.

Tony and Pepper might have, but Jean knew that if it wasn't for Lynn who happened to be with her. Those two people would never have sat down with her, even spending time chatting would have been a great thing.

Although Tony and Pepper seemed friendly on the surface, with her powers, she could sense their wariness towards her.

Neither of them hated her, it was just that neither of them also liked her very much, which was actually a bit better than most humans,

It's pretty good, it's just that the mission the Professor gave her still failed and without any results at all.

Want to make the people at the party have a favorable impression to mutants? Jean is worried that it will be very difficult.

Except for Lynn, the only human who didn't look at mutants with colored glasses. The other humans still had a strong dislike for mutants.

Even if there were some who had a favorable impression to mutants because of her appearance at this party. Jean felt that it wouldn't change the situation for the other mutants.

Jean even began to wonder if the Professor's idea of achieving good relations between humans and mutants was correct?

Are the methods used by the Professor to achieve this correct?

Jean didn't know.

But she was a little surprised to hear that Lynn also felt the same way about this party.

"I don't like attending this kind of party either."

Lynn indifferently said to Jean who was standing beside him.

Jean gave her a puzzled look.

"If you don't like it, why are you attending this party, Lynn?"

"Me? Well, actually I'm attending this party just because I'm curious about Iron Man and I also happen to own some shares in his company."

"As the largest shareholder of Stark Industries after Tony, I should also show my face a little, right?"

Lynn told a half-truth.

It was true that he was attending this party because he was curious about Iron Man. It was because the other party was one of the protagonists of this world, and he at least wanted to see with his own eyes.

Depending on the situation, he even wanted to mess with Iron Man's plot. Although it didn't work tonight, because Tony didn't discuss anything related to the plot, and he also didn't want to take the initiative to give Tony a plot spoiler.

If he took the initiative, it would be too sycophantic, and he didn't like being too sycophantic just for having a slight impression on others.

What happens to Tony in the future, Lynn doesn't really care either.

It's just that with his mentality, he sometimes has the desire to mess up the plot.

As for giving Tony a little face as a shareholder in his company? That's a lie!

As a time traveler, Lynn also didn't care about giving face at Iron Man's party.

What is Iron Man anyway? With his power, he could blast Tony's armor with a single punch.

With the difference in power, it's only natural for him to be a little arrogant, right?

Of course, on the inside, Lynn is actually an arrogant person.

But on the surface, he likes to pretend to be a little humble so that others can easily have a good impression of him.

Instead of making a lot of enemies, wouldn't it be better to make more friends?

Well the same goes for Jean, in front of a heroine like him, Lynn always wants to maintain his image to get a good impression of the other party.

After all, since ancient times, a man will always love beauty, and Lynn is no exception.

Cough, a bit manipulative, but no matter.

From the very beginning, Lynn had no intention of being a really good person.

Hearing Lynn's answer, Jean remembered the conversation Lynn and Tony had earlier. She knew a few details. What is certain is that Lynn is amazing, he made a lot of profit just by seizing the opportunity to buy Stark Industries shares when the price dropped.

Then when Tony Stark returned after being kidnapped, the low-value stocks Lynn bought were immediately reversed. The value of the stock skyrocketed, and Lynn made a fortune out of it.

Although Jean didn't know much about the business world, she knew that what Lynn was doing was a great thing because it required a lot of calculation and confidence to do it.

So she nodded with a look of admiration on her face. "So that's it. Lynn, you're amazing..."

Lynn waved his hand. "It's normal, I just bet a little and I got lucky."

Jean smiled, seeing his humble attitude, she felt Lynn was getting more and more handsome.

Looking at his handsome face from a close distance, she also felt her heart beating faster.

Jean felt confused by the feelings she was having at the moment.

She unconsciously looked at Lynn in a daze.

But it wasn't for long, because Lynn looked at her with a smile and asked. "What about you, Jean? Why are you attending this party?"

"Eh? I..." If it was someone else, Jean would definitely not say the real purpose of why she came to this party. But the other party was Lynn, she felt it was okay to tell him.

So with a complicated look, she looked at the people who were enjoying the party and said: "Actually, I'm here to fulfill the mission that Professor gave me."

"Professor X? The mutant leader and headmaster of Xavier School, right?"

"Lynn, you know?" Jean was a little surprised.

Lynn nodded, "Of course, I'm a guy who likes to watch the news on TV."

Jean nodded, indeed a lot of mutant news is broadcast on TV. It is precisely because of this that many people have a bad view of mutants, because what is said on TV is about how bad mutants are.

There are not many positive things about mutants aired on TV. For example, except for the group of mutants under the command of Professor X, other mutants who are not affiliated with any group usually often commit crimes outside.

Any robberies, acts of violence, etc. on humans.

There are also other mutant groups that have the idea to fight against humanity because of the injustice they receive.

The most notable of these problematic mutant groups is the mutant group led by Magneto, an Omega-level mutant that the X-Men once fought.

Although Magneto's plan was foiled by the X-Men, the former managed to escape and may be planning another conspiracy behind the scenes.

Professor X is actually having a headache about this.

But for Jean now, she didn't think much of Magneto and his group.

She looked at Lynn and continued. "Because you know a lot about mutants from TV. Lynn, you must know a lot of negative things about mutants that are reported on TV."

Lynn nodded, sure, he knew that.

But what does this have to do with Professor X telling Jean to come to the party?

When Lynn used his brain, he was able to guess a little what mission Professor X had given Jean tonight.

Could it be that Charles has an idea for...

"That's why the Professor told me to attend this party. He wants to use the party Tony Stark is throwing as an opportunity for mutants to present a positive image to important people in high society."

"And you are the mutant Professor X chose to do so? He wants you to socialize well with the people at this party, right?"

"Yes... You guessed it right Lynn. What do you think?"

So far, Jean knew Lynn was a smart person, as with just a little information, the other party could guess the details of Professor X's plan.

So she couldn't help but be curious about Lynn's opinion.

But what surprised her was that Lynn had a mocking smile on his face.

"Jean, are you sure you want to hear my opinion on Professor X's plan? I don't want to offend you."

"That's fine, just say it. Even if you say there's something wrong with Professor's idea, I won't get angry..."

Jean knew Lynn was thinking about her feelings, and she was already happy with that.

But she was still curious, why did Lynn seem to mock the Professor's plan?

Was there something wrong with his plan?

If Lynn knew what Jean was thinking right now, she would answer: of course!

There's something wrong with the brain circuits of Professor X who is the leader of your group!

Lynn of course wouldn't say that.

He thought of a word that defined Professor X and said: "Jean, from the plan, I can see that Professor X is a dog licker."

"Huh? Lynn, what do you mean?"

Jean was confused.

Although Lynn's words about Professor X were a bit harsh, but she had promised not to get angry.

And she wasn't.

It was just that she was confused as to why Professor X was called a dog licker?

Lynn laughed a little and said as he pointed at the people at party.

"Jean, do you think those high-class people have better hearts than ordinary people?"

Jean looked at the people Lynn was pointing at, and with her skills, she could tell that the so-called high-class people were not so nice.

Of course not all, but most of them were not good people.

Many capitalists were gathering to eat and drink together.

"Most of them are not."

Lynn nodded at Jean's answer.

"So what do you think if those arrogant, self-centered people are treated politely and humbly by people they don't like? Like mutants?"

"That..."

Looking at the confused Jean, Lynn shook his head.

"Jean, those people will only look down on you if you treat them with a very humble attitude."

"Professor X's idea might sound good because it doesn't use violence like Magneto did."

"But just like Magneto was wrong for being too domineering to get justice for mutants, Professor X is also wrong because he uses methods that are too gentle and humble so it's easy for others to look down on him."

"With Professor X's idea, instead of getting justice for mutants, the idea of flattering and sucking up to socialize with people who don't like you will only make you look like a dog licker."

"Being humble is good, but being too humble is not a good thing either."

Hearing Lynn's words, Jean was silent for a long time.

She felt that what Lynn said made sense.

But if what Lynn said was true, and Professor's idea was wrong.

Then what should mutants do to get the justice they want?

Will mutants stay like this forever?

Continuing to experience social discrimination, being looked down upon and hated because others see them through colored lenses?

Of course she knows that not all mutants are innocent, there are others who are guilty of committing crimes. Just like humans have good and bad people, mutants are the same.

"Jean, Jean."

"Are you okay? Sorry it's my fault, maybe my words were too much."

Jean, who was in a daze, gasped when she heard Lynn calling her.

She hurriedly shook her head and smiled at the man. "No, you're not wrong Lynn. I was just pondering over your words, and I felt the need to tell Professor about this."

Lynn feigned surprise and wore a worried expression. "Jean, if you want to tell Professor X about what I said. Don't mention my name!"

"Oh, why?"

This was the first time Jean had seen Lynn's expression so anxious.

She couldn't help but smile flirtatiously.

And she felt like teasing him.

Lynn felt something was wrong with the way Jean was looking at him.

But he still wanted to continue pretending.

"It's nothing, it's just that I'm worried that Professor X will get angry because I made fun of him as a dog licker."

"Pfft!" Jean laughed, she narrowed her eyes and stood on tiptoe to whisper something in his ear. "Don't worry, although I'm sure the Professor won't be so angry because you called him a dog licker."

"I will keep your name a secret and will only call you my friend in front of Professor."

Smelling Jean's fragrant odor so close by.

Even felt her warm breath in his ear.

Lynn was surprised, he didn't expect Jean to make this gesture when he was just pretending.

He just wanted to make a little joke to lighten the atmosphere, but this atmosphere is now becoming hot?

Well this is not bad.

It's actually good!

But what happened next, he didn't expect Jean to say wolf words.

"But Lynn, what did you give me to lie to Professor~?"

Jean shifted her face, her face now so close to Lynn's.

There was a flirtatious smile on her face, and it was beautiful.

Lynn sighed at this sight.

Gosh, it's hard to be a handsome man.

He turned his face to the side, pretended to cough and said: "Ahem! Maybe I can take you to a movie together? I have two tickets to the new movie that premieres on Sunday."

The meaning is clear, this guy is asking a girl out on a date.

Jean widened her eyes, she really just wanted to tease Lynn, but she didn't expect him to ask her to a movie.

Isn't this like a date?

She smiled, that smile looked very beautiful against the backdrop of the tall and dazzling New York buildings.

The answer is obvious, right?

"Deal!"

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