"Wow, you kid is still thinking about me."

It was the end of January 2009.

On the 26th, not only the Chinese, but the whole of New York celebrates the Chinese New Year.

Zhang had already returned to China for the Chinese New Year, and took a large pile of recovery potions that Oakes gave him.

"Hey! Happy New Year, Mr. Oakes! ”

The video call across the ocean made Oakes seem to reconnect with that magical land.

It's just a thirteen-hour time difference, so Oaks is still seven o'clock in the morning, and Zhang has already had dinner here.

This guy took this into account and didn't open the video on the big night:

"Actually, I think you can come to China to spend the New Year with me, this year is still your natal year."

"Thanks, Zhang, if I have a chance in the future, I will."

Oakes chatted with Zhang and his family for a while in pure Chinese before reminding them that it was time to rest.

"Don't worry, Mr. Oakes, I will cherish the work of the Rende Society, and there will be no mistakes, I am on standby 24 hours a day!"

Zhang understands very well how rare his current position is.

If it weren't for Oakes' golden thigh, he would not have been able to have anything to do with a behemoth like S.H.I.E.L.D. if he hadn't fought for him for the rest of his life.

Although the meeting with the Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. made him realize that Gollum did not seem to be Oakes' "work", it only made him breathe a sigh of relief.

Compared with the modified creatures in the novel movie, even if it is really a cat demon, at least it is a natural existence......

Therefore, for Oakes, the "druid", to "transform himself", Zhang just listens to it.

Existence is reasonable, isn't it?

"Do what you can, with Melinda and Blaise here, you can rest for a few days-

At noon today, Roosevelt Park in Lower Manhattan saw six hundred thousand firecrackers and a traditional dragon and lion dance for three hours.

Flushing, Queens, and three days of Chinese New Year parades — the taste of the New Year here is no worse than your one. ”

"Wow, that sounds fantastic, I'll be following the YouTube video!"

Hanging up and Zhang's video, Oakes stretched and poured himself a cup of coffee, when he heard the door of the store ring.

"Hey, President Oakes, we've got a busy day, and it's so cold, won't you pay overtime?"

Melinda pushed the door open and walked in, it had snowed a lot last night, and she had put a mink coat over her uniform.

As a Chinese, although she did not grow up in China, she has no small understanding and interest in traditional festivals.

"I remember that your salary is from S.H.I.E.L.D., dear May, I don't have any money, but as always, you can go back and get the recovery potion yourself."

Oakes put on a long trench coat and a baseball cap, which made Melinda raise an eyebrow:

"I can't tell you, you're quite hardy, but the snow outside is up to your calves."

"Heavy snow is also a part of nature, but you, Mei, are in the animal protection people's place, but you are going to be deflated-

In addition, our business has also expanded to include wildlife conservation and pet rescue. ”

"The old lady doesn't receive a salary from the Rende Society, and some people have opinions, let them come to the old lady!

Don't think that the old lady wants an image like those government officials, who dares to come to the old lady and send them all into the bureau! ”

"Wow, Aunt Mei is mighty, Aunt Mei is rippling, Aunt Mei is ...... Forget it! ”

After a little skin in Chinese, reaping Melinda's disdainful sneer and middle finger, Oakes went out with her and prepared to drive to the headquarters of the Rendehui.

As for Melinda allowing him to be called "Aunt May", except that she was more than a dozen years older than Oakes, it was because it would appear that she was more respected than Mr. Director—only when she spoke Chinese, of course.

"Speaking of which, such a car should be driven by a weak woman like us, you are a big man, don't you feel crowded when you sit in it?"

Melinda drove Oaks' Smart with disdain, dodging the raging traffic and crowds of Brooklyn with thrilling maneuvers:

"Driving this car always feels like something is missing...... I just found out today!

This car, not the slightest aroma of gasoline......"

"Huh? You call that aromatic? If you smell too much, you'll be chronically poisoned! And Mei, if you are a weak woman, won't I become congenitally deficient? ”

Oakes looked at Melinda in horror:

"I finally know why you are so short-tempered, Mei, it must smell too much gasoline!"

"My mother is very healthy! As a man who doesn't understand the romance of gasoline and engines, you are really hopeless! ”

Melinda glared at the wry-smiling Oakes:

"Honestly, what's going on? You won't be so mad as to use your greenery as an aircon filter!

And why did I drive your car and never see the fuel gauge move? S.H.I.E.L.D. has a gas subsidy! ”

To ordinary people, the old driver Melinda didn't bother to care if he wanted to refuel, but she herself is now the liaison of the Rende Society, and she is still the advisor's monitor.

Second, Oakes' greenery made her mentor, Ms. Peggy Carter, much better, and even willing to stay in Brooklyn for a while allowed her to visit frequently.

Three......

Oaks basically doesn't know how to drive when he goes out, and this car is about to become Melinda's car!

"Well, keep it a secret for now...... Anyway, the engine is still roaring, right? ”

Oakes sneered, there have been a lot of things going on lately, and he doesn't want to make any big news.

Pulling on his baseball cap, the tiny vines tied him firmly to the seat, allowing him to basically ignore the old driver Melinda's showmanship:

"Then again, Rende will be thanks to Mei you are coordinating, otherwise those guys would not know what to do and how to do it.

Rende will develop so fast, the business scope has been opened to Manhattan, Mei, you have contributed a lot, do you want me to apply for a bonus from Director Fury for you? ”

"Oh, last month's Christmas apples and Christmas trees made the whole bureau very satisfied, and the director has already paid me a bonus."

Melinda's face softened a lot, and her attention was successfully diverted - in fact, her extra money here was much more appropriate than the bonus.

As long as you don't sell it, the recovery potion tube is enough, for a middle-aged woman who is already 35 years old, what could be more wonderful than this?

Melinda is really getting younger and younger, and when she occasionally visits her teacher, her sister Sharon is very envious.

"But what really surprised me was your clerk, the secretary of the Rende Society, Mr. Antonio Zhang."

Speaking of this, Melinda couldn't help but admire:

"Are you sure he really studied environmental science and not management? The guys were obedient to him, and they were very efficient and very proficient in their daily work. ”

"Well, he was the president of the student council when he was an undergraduate, and he trained for half a month in Tony's Stark Industries secretarial course, but I think the most important thing is ......"

Oakes coughed lightly with a strange expression:

"When this kid first came to Brooklyn, he was beaten up by the gang led by Clyze, so they are more stunned to see Zhang now."

“……”

While laughing, smart stopped at the headquarters of the Rendekai.

It's a new "little rainforest" with thick vines that weave together to form a new gateway that is still green even on the coldest January in New York.

"Worthy of the name, 'Spring Festival'."