Chapter 23

These days, doctors in hospitals are really ruthless; they'll have you use this and that or continue with tests over just a little bit of uncertainty in the results.

Most importantly, the baby is too young, not even three months old, and has to be hooked up to so many IVs every day. How can he handle it!

I really regret going to the hospital. I feel it was better not to have gone at all...

I hope the baby can get better soon and be discharged and recover.

Today, I can only update once, but I can update twice tomorrow.

I brought my laptop to the hospital because of Little Treasure, and I'll try to write as much as possible while keeping him company at night.

The past few days have been too tiring, but after getting used to it, I have to keep working hard for the baby formula money.

Finally, I ask for your support, thank you all.

...

In response to Liu Rui'an's explanation, Nick Fury felt a sense of frustration, like a dog biting a hedgehog and not knowing where to start.

If he didn't believe the story that most people would think was a joke, how could he explain the issue of not being able to find any information about the person?

Don't think that SHIELD would randomly pay attention to an ordinary citizen, but if they really wanted to, they could find some information even about a beggar on the street.

Not to mention, given the various signs Liu Rui'an displayed, it was clearly impossible for him to be just an ordinary person. In this situation, not being able to find any information was something even Nick Fury himself couldn't accept as just incompetence from his subordinates.

But if he were to believe it, with the character Nick Fury had formed over the years, he certainly wouldn't be naive enough to believe everything he was told.

"So, why do you know about SHIELD? Why are you in our world? What are your plans?"

Nick Fury, who showed no signs of whether he believed the explanation or not, fired off a series of questions.

Faced with this indirect interrogation, Liu Rui'an answered each one with a good temper:

"Knowing about SHIELD is simple because I come from the year 2015."

"Why I'm in your world, in a sense, is just an accident."

"As for my future plans, it's simple: find a way home and reunite with my family. That's all."

As a head of intelligence, Nick Fury naturally wasn't hard-pressed to analyze the credibility of these three answers. However, considering the person's special circumstances, he still habitually applied a "discount" to his views and speculations.

"Do you mean you come from the future?" Nick Fury, who instantly grasped the key issue, asked.

"That's one way to put it," Liu Rui'an nodded and replied.

"Then what is your identity in your world, and why do you know so much about SHIELD?" Nick Fury added, "Don't tell me that anyone in your world can know those top secrets."

"Identity?" Liu Rui'an fell silent for a moment, then turned to look at the scenery outside the window and said with a faint smile, "You can call me an observer."

"An observer?" Nick Fury, who instantly made numerous analyses in his mind, asked.

"Yes, an observer. As the name suggests, someone who observes the development of things." Liu Rui'an, who quickly found a suitable identity for himself, said with a casual air, "In our eyes, what you call top secrets are just easily obtainable observation materials."

"For example?" Nick Fury, who didn't really care if the other person was an observer or not, asked bluntly.

"For example, I know that HYDRA has never been destroyed but has been hiding and has grown strong again over nearly seventy years." Liu Rui'an shrugged and said, not holding back.

As a head of intelligence, Nick Fury's poker face didn't waver in the face of such shocking news.

However, the subtle changes in his eyes, breathing, and even the sudden acceleration of his blood flow and heartbeat were easily seen through by Liu Rui'an.

Without waiting for the other person to speak, he continued, "I'll give you a free piece of information: HYDRA is not hiding elsewhere but right inside SHIELD."

"Of course, you can believe it or not, but I'll consider it as if I never said it."

Almost as soon as Liu Rui'an finished speaking, the wireless communicator in Nick Fury's ear, which had been abnormally quiet, finally came to life.

After listening to his subordinate's report without showing any emotion, Nick Fury realized that not a single word of their conversation had been intercepted.

Even more astonishingly, not only had the conversation not been heard, but even the lip movements couldn't be detected.

This meant that the content of their conversation was known only to the two of them.

Faced with this result, Nick Fury was shocked but also secretly relieved, as the information just now was truly terrifying.

If it leaked out, especially if the free information was true, it would certainly cause a massive earthquake within SHIELD and even the U.S. government.

"Director Fury, to your world, I am just a passerby, and a harmless one at that."

"So, instead of spending time on me, it would be better to focus on more important matters."

"Lastly, the tea today was indeed good."

Liu Rui'an didn't give the other person a chance to speak and got up to walk towards the coffee shop door.

Without Nick Fury's orders, the SHIELD agents and tactical teams lurking around could only watch as the person was about to step out of the perimeter.

"Oh, by the way, has Phil been transferred to New Mexico?" Liu Rui'an, who had just reached the coffee shop door, suddenly stopped and turned to ask.

Without waiting for the one-eyed intelligence chief to speak, he continued in a very certain tone, "It seems that's the case. Well, it's time to go for a walk."

Just as Liu Rui'an was about to leave and continue wandering around, Nick Fury, who had stood up from his seat, spoke, "How can I trust you?"

"Ha ha... Believing or not is your problem." Liu Rui'an, pushing open the door, ignored the guns aimed at him and laughed, "Of course, if you wish, you can arrange for someone to work at my company, like you did with Tony."

"But if you really plan to do this, don't send anyone else. I think Agent Hill would be a great choice."

With that, he left the coffee shop leisurely.

Faced with the action inquiries in his wireless communicator, Nick Fury, standing in place, hesitated for a moment before finally gave the order to stand down.

Liu Rui'an, who left the coffee shop, continued to wander aimlessly on the streets, occasionally trying or buying something that caught his interest.

To be honest, since being thrown into this world by someone, this was the first time Liu Rui'an had completely relaxed and wandered the streets.

Of course, it would be even better if there weren't SHIELD agents disguised as ordinary people around him.

"Hey? I ended up here."

Looking at the distinctive building and the huge "Stark Industries" sign, Liu Rui'an smiled and turned towards the building.

A few minutes later, a very attractive office lady quickly walked out of the private elevator.

"My goodness, it's been a while, Pepper, you're getting even more stunning and beautiful." Liu Rui'an, looking at her curvaceous figure and delicate features, greeted her with exaggerated laughter.

"Welcome, Liu. It's been a long time, and you've become even more handsome." Pepper, who extended her arms for a warm hug, said happily.

She couldn't help but be happy. After verifying that the intermediate gene optimization fluid was indeed harmless to the human body, Pepper unexpectedly received a vial.

After using it, she had to take a long break because the effects of the gene optimization fluid were too good.

The change in height was manageable; she just needed to switch from high heels to flats, and it wouldn't be too noticeable in most situations.

However, the changes in her figure and facial features forced her to disappear for a while under the guise of cosmetic surgery and body shaping.

"Research was at a critical stage, so I hope you won't blame me for being late," Liu Rui'an, enjoying her fiery figure, said with a smile.

"Of course not, I'm just glad to see you," Pepper, letting go of him, said with a smile.

"I believe you, but I'm not sure if a certain someone feels the same way." Liu Rui'an, pointing upwards, laughed.

Pepper wanted to deny it, but thinking about the reactions of a certain person over the past few days, she could only give an awkward smile and then warmly led him into the elevator.

"Where's Tony?" Liu Rui'an, looking at the empty hall, asked.

"He's testing a new Iron Man suit," Pepper, walking towards the bar, said helplessly, "What would you like to drink? Tea again?"

"No tea this time, a glass of champagne. It's a day worth celebrating," Liu Rui'an, standing by the floor-to-ceiling window and looking down at New York City, said with a smile.

"Really? What's the good news?" Pepper, who quickly poured two glasses of champagne, asked as she approached.

"Yes, there is good news, like seeing such a beautiful person," Liu Rui'an, taking the champagne, said with a smile.

"I should thank you for that." Pepper, knowing he didn't want to talk about the previous topic, raised her glass with a smile.

"No, no, no, the person you should thank isn't here." Liu Rui'an, suddenly smiling, said, "Look, speaking of someone, here they come."

Almost as soon as he finished speaking, an object was seen flying rapidly towards the Stark Industries building from the distance.

In just a few breaths, with a "bang," the red, gold, and silver Iron Man suit landed on the circular platform extending outside the hall.

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