American Comics: The Girl Next Door is Spider-Gwen

After class.

Peter Parker ran up to greet Dr. Connors, "Dr. Connors, I didn't expect you to teach at our school. That's awesome!"

During the summer internship, he had also studied under Dr. Connors and performed much better than Gwen.

"Peter, I'm glad to teach you, but I think you've misunderstood," Connors said.

Connors smiled and explained, "I only lecture occasionally, not regularly. After all, I still have projects to work on at Oscorp."

"That project? How's the progress lately?" Peter Parker's interest sparked as soon as research was mentioned.

"Peter."

At that moment, Gwen walked over and said, "I don't think it's appropriate for Dr. Connors to discuss Oscorp's research projects here."

"Hey, Gwen." Peter greeted her shyly as she approached.

"It's okay, Gwen. This isn't a classified project," Connors said.

Connors picked up his briefcase and said self-deprecatingly, "Using lizard genes to regenerate human limbs is too crazy for most people; they'd just laugh at it."

"If it's you, Dr. Connors, I'm sure you can do it," Gwen said empathetically.

Although she only had a vague understanding of Connors' research, she didn't think it was a far-fetched idea.

After all, she herself had gained extraordinary abilities.

Peter added, "Yes, Doctor, I can help you."

"Heh, although I probably should decline..."

Connors smiled and said, "But I think I do need your help. You're a genius, Peter."

This non-Spider-Man version of Peter Parker was even smarter. At Oscorp, he didn't just study but also gave Connors plenty of useful suggestions.

"My lab is always open to you."

Connors left Peter with that statement and prepared to leave.

Before he left, Gwen invited him, "Dr. Connors, there's a party tonight. Are you interested?"

"That's a young people's event, Gwen. I'll pass."

"Alright, take care."

After seeing Connors off, Gwen smiled at Peter Parker and said, "Peter~ Don't skip tonight's party. There will be a lot of girls there, maybe someone you'll like. I can introduce you to a few."

Peter had been her neighbor since childhood. Although she didn't have feelings for him like she did for Ye Li, she still hoped he could be more outgoing.

"Uh… okay, I'll definitely go, Gwen."

Peter ran off as if fleeing.

"Hehe~"

At that moment, Jessica popped up behind Gwen and said, "Gwen, there's a special event at the party~"

"Special event?"

....

Evening arrived quickly.

The party was held at Ye Li's Sunnyvale Manor.

Jessica was one of the hosts, with the other sponsor being Harry Osborn, the heir of Oscorp.

When Ye Li arrived in his flashy custom car, the party was already in full swing.

Let's see what kind of reaction Gwen will have to this.

With a mischievous grin, he took out an unusually long scroll from the trunk and picked up two small gifts before heading inside.

..

"Teacher?"

"Even though Jessica didn't tell me, I had a feeling you'd show up."

Harry was the first to greet Ye Li.

Ye Li had once tutored him in art classes for a while.

"Harry, it's been a while. Have you been keeping up with your art classes?"

Looking at Harry's casual suit and relaxed demeanor, Ye Li guessed he hadn't gone through the Green Goblin ordeal yet.

Hmm… Has Norman Osborn turned into the Green Goblin yet? If so, I'll need to find time to teach him a lesson.

Unaware of Ye Li's thoughts about punching his father, Harry walked with him and said, "You know, aside from my classes, I also have to learn how to manage the company. I just don't have the time. I'm not as smart as Peter."

"Peter?"

"Uh? Yeah, Peter. Is there a problem?"

"No, I mean he's over there, and things don't look great."

Ye Li pointed ahead.

The party was being held indoors.

Peter, holding a camera, was being blocked outside by a tall, buzz-cut guy flanked by several lackeys.

"Hey, Peter's here."

The classic bully from Spider-Man, "Flash" Thompson, sneered at Peter and mocked, "What are you doing here, trash? This is a party, not a place for you."

One of Thompson's black-clad lackeys chimed in, "We don't allow trash here!"

Thompson waved dismissively. "Go home now, or stay and do my homework."

"I'm here to attend the party, Thompson! You can't do this!" Peter retorted.

Peter was so angry he wanted to smash the camera over Thompson's head, but he didn't dare—and he couldn't bear to damage the camera.

"Oh? Who invited a loser like you?" Thompson asked smugly.

"A lot of people!"

Peter said, "Gwen, Jessica, Harry—they all invited me!"

"Yes, Thompson, we all invited Peter!"

At that moment, Harry walked over and frowned at Thompson. "You'd better step aside right now!"

"Hah, hiding behind others as always," Thompson sneered.

Seeing one of the hosts approaching, Thompson didn't want to cause trouble. He threw one last insult at Peter before turning to step aside.