Thanks to a casual remark from the Ancient One, Qin Xiao now felt a surge of confidence standing beside Thor. At least the mission assigned by the system had become legitimate.
Even if Odin himself stood before him, Qin Xiao could now truthfully say, "The Ancient One, Master of the Mystic Arts, has entrusted me to watch over Thor on your behalf."
This sounded far more natural than his previous persona as a charlatan fortune-teller.
So Qin Xiao boldly announced to Jane and the others, "Thor has been causing quite a bit of trouble lately. As a thank you, I'd like to invite you all to the Formula One race in Monaco!"
His tone carried the air of a guardian watching over Thor on Earth.
Qin Xiao didn't reveal the full details about the Ancient One to Thor, simply mentioning that Odin had an old friend on Earth.
Faced with Qin Xiao's sudden enthusiasm, Thor could only explain to Jane, "An old friend of the All-Father? An ancient deity on Earth? God? Zeus? Or some other deity?"
Jane immediately adopted the curious demeanor of a scientist, asking with keen interest, "What kind of deity is it?"
Thor's appearance completely validated the value of Jane's previous research, which is why she had recently become deeply fascinated by ancient myths and legends.
"He's just a human who knows some magic," Qin Xiao said, shrugging noncommittally. "The so-called gods are merely highly evolved intelligent civilizations. The gods of Asgard, aside from their power, are no different from humans on Earth in other ways—their society is even less open than ours!"
He turned to Thor. "Thor, this is also what Odin wanted you to understand!"
Jane smiled but said nothing. She didn't mind spending time with Thor.
Meanwhile, Daisy—another of Erik Selvig's students—suddenly became incredibly enthusiastic. "I've always wanted to see the Formula One World Championship in person! Hey, handsome, are you covering round-trip airfare?"
When Qin Xiao nodded with a smile, Daisy jumped up and down, cheering wildly.
"You all go ahead," Dr. Erik Selvig said suddenly. "I still have some things to do."
"Erik, come with us," Thor urged sincerely. "Thanks to your care recently, I want to do something for you in return."
"I just got a new job, just like Mr. Qin here. I've become a consultant for the National Strategic Defense, Attack, and Logistics Support Bureau. They have a research project that needs my expertise, and I'm very interested!"
In the movies, Agent Coulson confiscated the research findings of Dr. Erik Selvig and Jane, eventually leading Nick Fury to find Dr. Selvig and recruit him for the Cosmic Cube development project.
It seemed that Thor's arrival, coupled with the ancient organization Qin Xiao mentioned, had made S.H.I.E.L.D. feel threatened. Nick Fury had started recruiting early, planning to use the Cosmic Cube to develop weapons.
"Congratulations!"
Jane and Daisy stepped forward and hugged Dr. Erik Selvig.
The old man possessed a genius mind, but for the first half of his life, he had been obsessed with researching abstract theories that no one took seriously.
Now that they'd finally found someone who recognized his worth, they were all happy for him.
Perhaps it was because the money had come too easily, or perhaps he'd had a change of heart after being thoroughly ripped off by Tony.
Qin Xiao, who was usually a bit stingy, had chartered a private jet this time.
"My God! I thought I'd be stuck in a seat for over ten hours! I even packed a neck pillow to get some rest on the plane. But... I mean, this is too cool!!!"
Qin Xiao had chartered a large private jet, complete with three small bedrooms, a living area that doubled as a mini-bar, and a small KTV room.
As soon as Daisy boarded, she tossed aside the neck pillow hanging from her backpack.
Jane, though more composed, still looked thrilled as she dragged Thor around to explore the plane.
"I'm going to take selfies in every corner of this place! That'll give me six months' worth of bragging rights on social media!"
Daisy raised her phone and snapped a quick selfie.
She then sat down directly opposite Qin Xiao, her eyes wide with curiosity.
"Honestly, your wealth is beyond my wildest dreams. Is it true what the papers say about you and Tony Stark...?"
Daisy wiggled her index fingers, bending them in a suggestive gesture.
"I mean, that's such a waste... I mean, you're both such a waste!"
She stole a glance at Qin Xiao.
"Actually, you're the bigger waste. He's older!"
"First of all, I'm not gay!" Qin Xiao said, prying her fingers away.
"Second, even if I were, I wouldn't go for a bastard like Tony Stark."
"So, do you have a girlfriend?" Daisy cut straight to the point, her tone businesslike, now that his sexual orientation was confirmed to be "normal."
This was getting quite explicit, and Qin Xiao found himself in a bit of a bind. Technically, Natasha and he hadn't officially established a relationship yet, but they didn't seem like ordinary friends either.
Sticking to his principle of being honest, Qin Xiao blurted out a rather shameless truth:
"Girlfriend? Not yet tonight!"
"Heh!" Daisy chuckled. "I meant *tonight*!"
*Fine!* Qin Xiao thought. *I should rent a smaller plane. Two bedrooms would be enough, wouldn't they?*
Daisy had recently graduated, was straightforward and playful, and had no intention of settling down.
Qin Xiao, young, wealthy, good-looking, and with the added aura of a superhero, was the perfect candidate for a casual fling.
And he was quite interested in her too.
He never expected his first sexual encounter in the Marvel World to happen on a plane. Could this be considered *air sex*?
The plane had a dedicated chef, so the four of them enjoyed a delicious meal. After a wild time at the KTV, Qin Xiao and the "big guy" each took a girl to a bedroom.
They didn't emerge for the next ten hours or so...
(Please use your imagination for the ellipsis! Thank you!)
***
The Principality of Monaco, the second smallest country in the world after the Vatican, is surrounded on three sides by France and borders only the Mediterranean Sea.
With a total area of just 1.98 square kilometers and a population of fewer than 40,000, it relies heavily on the gambling and tourism industries, making it one of the wealthiest nations on Earth.
Of course, this wealth refers not to its overall economic output, but rather to its per capita riches.
Beyond its famous casinos and royal gossip, Monaco is best known for its Formula One circuit, which winds through both the city streets and the race track. (This description aligns with reality; those interested in the royal gossip can search it online themselves—it's quite entertaining!)
Every year, the country hosts a world-class Formula One race, drawing in major teams, drivers, and wealthy sponsors, all of whom contribute significantly to the local tourism economy.
The tiny nation lacks its own airport (due to its limited space!). Most visitors to Monaco fly into Nice, France—the closest major city—and travel from there.
Qin Xiao was no exception. However, he didn't expect to run into someone he knew the moment he stepped off the plane.
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