CHAPTER XLV

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Bruce Banner slept in the hallway outside the house for the night, and Captain America, who had historically sacrificed himself for justice, "graciously" rewarded him with a quilt.

Well, it's not unexperienced that the sky is for the bed, but it's a little cold to fall asleep in the second half of the night.

I'm glad that New York in mid-October just started to get colder, not snowy, or Banner couldn't guarantee that he wouldn't be so angry with the cold that he would have turned out, and that would have been the end of it.

Speaking of which, Mr. Captain, who left in a hurry last night with Isbelle, was angry because he was dissatisfied. Tsk, obviously he thinks about Bailey, and insists that he is not right, and he is not even allowed to enter the door, so he sends him to work in the corridor.

"Banner."

A soft, waxy girl's voice came from behind him, and Banner looked back to see Isbelle lying on the window with half of her head exposed, two big eyes blinking at him.

"Good morning, Bailey."

Banner raised his hand to greet the little white rabbit in the window, and before he could say anything more, a big bad wolf with a stinky face popped out from behind the little white rabbit, and without saying a word, he grabbed the little white rabbit by the collar and dragged it away.

“……”

He thought he should probably talk to S.H.I.E.L.D., such as paying more for completing surveillance tasks, and that S.H.I.E.L.D.'s existing personal analysis of Captain America would have to be revised.

So should breakfast be eaten with lunch, or should he go out and buy a set of clothes and eat something by the way, after all, he has nothing to wear now, except for the quilt rewarded by Captain America.

"Banner, Steve said you can come in and eat with us, come on~"

Before I could finish thinking about it, the little white rabbit that had been dragged away just now came back, opened the side door and stood there, holding a carrot in his hand and "crunching" and gnawing.

“……”

It doesn't feel very pleasant, when Bailey lived with him, she was expressionless and taciturn all day long, and she was colder than the moon in the sky, how could she become a silly and sweet soft girl now.

Okay, as long as they're happy, he's just playing soy sauce casually anyway.

……

After breakfast, the three of them went to the city to buy some daily necessities.

Isbelle was afraid that she would be poisoned and kiss others, so she kept walking next to Bruce Banner, because as long as she was close to him, the effects of nightshade toxin would be much reduced.

"Mr. Captain, you look like you want to fight me."

Banner sat in the car, squinting at Steve beside him.

"You misunderstood, I just didn't sleep well last night, and my spirit is a little bad."

Steve stared at Isbelle's little hand on Banner's arm, and her sleepy little head leaning on his shoulder, and couldn't help but say, "Bailey, do you want to sleep?" I can hold you, then you will be more comfortable, watch out for your neck, sleeping like this will hurt your neck. ”

"Thank you Steve, I think it would be better to rely on Banner."

This is serious, if she leans on Steve, within three seconds, she will definitely reach out and touch his chest. Look, what a charming pectoral muscle, I haven't touched it yet, it's a pity. Isbelle swallowed and quickly looked away, lest Banner would not be able to save her poison.

“……”

Mr. Captain, who was rejected, was a little disappointed, and his eyes drifted coldly to Bruce Banner, who said, "What does excuseme have to do with me?" ”

……

The journey to the city ended unpleasantly, and the three of them got out of the car.

Compared to Manhattan, the capital of the world on the other side, Brooklyn has a more rustic atmosphere, with many trees and churches, and the environment is very suitable for people who prefer a quiet life.

The city is always fast-paced, and for Steve, an "old man" who has just woken up, and Banner, who worries that he will accidentally transform, neither of them like the shops with their dazzling array of goods and countless luxury goods. I didn't want to deal with those enthusiastic employees, but it was more pleasant to shop freely, so the three of them chose to buy at a regular store.

I bought clothes and some daily necessities, but I walked a lot of places and didn't see any flowers and seeds for sale.

"Maybe I know a place that definitely has what you're looking for."

Banner thought of the convenience area, a place that every country and probably every city would have, a shopping paradise for civilians with a low quality of life, with a wide range of good prices and a good variety of good things, if you were lucky, you could find some good things that could not be bought in other markets.

"I've bought a lot of big pants in places like this, you know, Emberly."

Walking in the crowded convenience area, Banner was not affected by the noisy crowd in the slightest, and enthusiastically pointed to some stalls along the road to introduce Steve and Isbelli.

Steve thought his words were weird, so he said dissatisfiedly: "I'm sorry, Mr. Banner, maybe you need to pay attention to your words sometimes, I don't think your pants have anything to do with Bailey, please don't say anything ambiguous, thank you." ”

As soon as the voice fell, it was dismantled.

"I know, I know, because you're so big after you transformed, and your pants are torn!"

Isbelle took the words loudly, putting her arms around Banner very affectionately, not realizing how ambiguous her words were.

Everyone around looked at Bailey, then at Banner's crotch, and then at "we get it" with a "we get it" expression.

“……”

You don't understand at all, don't think about it, can you!

Steve raised his hand and pinched his forehead, he had a headache, but no one paid attention to him.

"Banner, look, there's something delicious over there."

"Wow, it's a super strawberry cup, I'll take you to eat it!"

“……”

Looking at the two people running away hand in hand, Mr. Captain, who was left behind alone, was in a very unbeautiful mood. Please, who will sue him! Why did Bruce Banner become so elegant and handsome after shaving off his beard and cutting his hair and changing into new clothes, he and Bailey walked together, and people who don't know will definitely think that the two are a couple, oh**!

"Steve, Strawberry Strawberry, do you want it?"

In front of a stall not far away, Isbelli held a bunch of strawberries and waved excitedly at him.

"Dear Bailey, how could the heroic Captain America eat such a little girl's things, don't waste it, let's eat it."

Bruce Banner bent down and bit down on the strawberry bunch in her hand.

“……”

Captain America somewhat regretted not bringing the shield out......

Since Bruce Banner came along, their trip to Brooklyn had become very, very unpleasant, at least for Steve.

Continue to walk forward, walk through the crowd, and after about ten minutes, I really found a place to sell flower seeds.

The small but bright shop has a wooden shelf with many flowers, some of which are not found in the United States. When I arrived at the store, I found that there were a lot of vegetables planted in it, and they were well taken care of. The owner, dressed in a Chinese-style Tang costume with black hair and yellow skin, learned that he was a Chinese from China who had come with him because his child was studying in Brooklyn.

"I think the vegetables I grow are delicious and delicious, and I can save a lot of money. In addition to flower seeds, I also have vegetable seeds here, and if you want to try them, I can give them a little for free, and I am very happy to meet such a beautiful girl. ”

The owner was very welcoming, and after packing the flower seeds that Isbelli wanted, he shoehorned in some vegetable seeds that were said to be native to China. I have to say that the Chinese are really a magical nation, no matter where they can grow vegetables, I heard that American astronauts have also gone to the Chinese astronauts stationed on Mars to eat, because they have fresh vegetables for three meals, and the variety is very rich.

"Thank you, sir."

Isbelle took the seed and thanked her politely.

"Oh God, you're so beautiful, can I have that honor to hug you? Or kiss the back of your hand, really, you're so charming, I've never seen such a beautiful woman as you. The shopkeeper stared at her intently, with an abnormal flush on his face.

"Of course ......"

"Nope."

Mr. Captain, who had been ignored, stood up decisively, blocked Isbelli behind him, and glanced condescendingly at the shopkeeper with his height advantage, "I'm sorry to disappoint you, my family rules are very strict, and I can't have too much contact with strangers casually, thank you for your flower seeds, excuse me, goodbye." ”

With that, he picked up Isbelle and left.

"Hey buddy, don't take it to heart, his rules are really strict."

Bruce Banner comfortingly patted the shopkeeper who was stunned by Captain America's powerful aura before slowly following out.

Outside.

"Steve, you don't seem to be happy."

Isbelli turned her head to look at the displeased man beside her.

"It's not that I'm angry." Steve frowned and looked sideways at her, his tense face softening a little, "Just a little distressed and worried, Bailey." ”

“Why？ Sorry, I don't understand. She looked confused, "Did something happen, what are you worried about?" I'm fine, I don't feel poisonous for the time being, I believe I'll be fine today, you don't have to worry too much. ”

"NO......" Steve stopped, turned to face her, and stared at her with burning eyes, "You know what Bailey, maybe I shouldn't have said it to ruin the fun, but I'm worried about a lot of things. Your outstanding, attractive body, and the mysterious stone in your heart can bring you danger. Not a moment has I let up, I'm worried about you, I'm worried about your safety, Bailey. I don't want you to be hurt in any way, whether it's Shiyue or S.H.I.E.L.D. or anyone else. ”

"So you're always frowning?"

He thought she couldn't see it, but in fact she saw all his emotions and reactions.

My heart is like eating a big pot of unripe strawberries, sour and uncomfortable. Isbelli knew she shouldn't shed tears in this situation, but the moisture still gathered uncontrollably in her eyes, "Because of me, Steve has to frown all the time, and the wrinkles are there...... I'm so bad, what should I do? "Cosmic Rubik's Cube, if you don't get it, Shi Yue and her father won't give up, Steve is worried about her safety, why shouldn't she worry about him.

Isbelle is really helpless, since the last time Shiyue threatened her in a dream, she hasn't slept a single peaceful sleep, and she can't be seen by others, she has to hide it, and she can't reveal any clues, otherwise the people in S.H.I.E.L.D. will definitely not let her go, and Steve will be very embarrassed.

"I hope you're good Bailey, and don't get involved in anything dangerous." Steve reached out and stroked her cheek, his voice hoarse: "If it's just a S.H.I.E.L.D., I think I can protect you, but I'm afraid that there are other people besides S.H.I.E.L.D. staring at you." Belle...... I've lost Bucky, I can't lose you anymore......"

"Steve...... Sorry ......"

She was so much, how could she make him think of Bucky, she knew, Bucky was as important to Steve as a relative, but Bucky would never show up again......

"It's me who should apologize, it's my fault for not protecting you and Bucky."

Steve's voice was hoarse, and his face was full of sorrow and self-blame.

“……”

Bruce Banner, who was standing behind the two, really didn't know whether he should go over and say something to liven up the atmosphere at this moment, or stay where he was and not disturb them.

"Ah, there's a monster—"

Suddenly, someone in the crowd screamed, followed by a loud "bang", a large crater was blown out of the ground, and the nearby civilians were blown into the sky before they had time to escape.

"Bailey, go stay with Banner!"

Saving people is important, and the sense of mission makes Steve immediately sort out his feelings, fly to the center of the explosion, and catch a few civilians who have fallen.

"Steve!"

Isbelle screamed, catching a glimpse out of the corner of her eye at a familiar woman in the crowd on the right.