A month or so could feel slow or fast.
Time soon arrived at the day of little Morgan's birthday party.
In the afternoon, Lin Feng, dressed in casual clothes, stood by the entrance of his villa, waiting somewhat helplessly for the rest of his family to finish getting ready before heading to the banquet together.
"Are you guys done yet?!" Lin Feng shouted.
"Almost, almost! We'll be ready soon," came Susan's voice from inside.
"Soon" my foot. They'd been getting ready for an hour. Lin Feng rolled his eyes, feeling resigned. This was the third time he'd asked.
In Lin Feng's experience, women always dressed up when going out, presenting themselves in their best state and appearance. Susan and Wanda were no exception, and even the two little ones, Lin Jili, were picking out their outfits for the evening.
This back and forth made Lin Feng's wait feel like torture.
Another half an hour later, Susan and her group finally finished their preparations, and they began to make their way to the banquet venue.
"Lin, didn't Tony want you to wear the Superman suit?"
Susan, sitting in the back seat, looked at Lin Feng's casual attire and asked with confusion.
When Tony called Lin Feng, he had the call on speakerphone, hoping Lin Feng would attend wearing the Superman costume.
"Wear a damn Superman suit? Don't listen to his nonsense!"
Attending a banquet dressed as Superman? That would be incredibly embarrassing.
Tony's intention was to let everyone know that Superman was little Morgan's godfather.
But once Lin Feng took off his ring, he would no longer be shielded from ordinary people's observation, and they could easily recognize him.
So, what was the point of wearing a Superman suit? Was he supposed to perform a Superman vs. Iron Man battle for the guests?
...
Because they had dawdled for nearly two hours, Lin Feng arrived at the banquet almost last.
The banquet venue was decorated with a fairytale-like atmosphere, filled with warm colors and various dolls from storybooks and cartoons.
As expected of a child's birthday party, these decorations immediately caught the attention of Lin Jili and Martina.
It was their first time attending a banquet, and they were observing everything with wide, curious eyes.
If Lin Feng hadn't kept them in check, they would have already started exploring this vast venue.
Walking inside, the banquet hall was crowded with many wealthy individuals or key partners of Stark Industries.
They were chatting in small groups, representing different circles and industries.
Many people would go to great lengths to attend a banquet hosted by Tony Stark.
Here, not only could they encounter higher-level beings, but with a bit of luck, they could also elevate themselves to a higher tier within their existing circles.
Tony was not far away, surrounded by a few middle-aged men Lin Feng didn't recognize, discussing something.
However, judging by Tony's expression, he seemed somewhat annoyed.
"I'll take Lin Jili and Martina to find Pepper," Susan said, thoughtfully giving Lin Feng some space.
Pepper was also surrounded by several women, all partners of Stark Industries or their family members.
They were all adorned in dazzling jewelry. Although not young, they were exceptionally well-maintained.
Unlike Tony's group, Pepper's side was filled with laughter, and some children were even gathered around her.
Little Morgan was holding Pepper's hand, confidently chatting with other children attending the party.
"Hi! Pepper!" Susan raised her hand and walked over with a smile, greeting her.
Wanda, beside her, also smiled and greeted them.
Susan's arrival drew the attention of the ladies.
"You are… Susan?"
One of the ladies' eyes lit up as she recognized Susan.
Susan herself might not be widely famous, but her identity as Superman's girlfriend was well-known!
Due to their family or professional backgrounds, these ladies had sharp eyes and were adept at recognizing people. After all, it wouldn't be good to accidentally offend someone important when trying to show off.
The other ladies' eyes darted around. Upon hearing Susan's name, and seeing her at Tony's daughter's event and acquainted with Pepper,
The combination of these clues made Susan's identity quite evident.
The ladies smiled even more brightly and, with practiced familiarity, began greeting Susan.
Susan responded to them all, not refusing anyone.
She had anticipated this scenario. As Lin Feng's girlfriend, she often had to engage in conversation for a while after someone recognized her.
However, Susan didn't find this tiresome. After all, she had come to this realization when she started dating Lin Feng.
"Mommy, can I play with Jili and the others?"
Little Morgan looked up and asked Pepper for permission.
Pepper smiled and agreed, "Of course, my little princess, but remember, don't wander too far!"
With permission granted, little Morgan happily joined the Lin Jili and Martina duo.
They were already considered old friends. Little Morgan needed peers, and Tony naturally wanted her to befriend Lin Jili and Martina first.
The children brought by the ladies were rather dull, and she preferred playing with the fun-loving Lin and Martina duo.
The trio immediately began their "exploration" of the banquet hall.
Some sharp-eyed ladies quickly signaled their children.
Some clever children understood instantly. They felt as if they were shouldering a burden beyond their years, and with pained faces, they walked towards the trio.
Their mission was to build a good relationship with the Lin Jili trio.
Susan and Pepper were deep in conversation, while Lin Feng walked towards Tony. He had just spotted someone he knew in the crowd.
Four or five people had surrounded Tony in a circle and hadn't noticed Lin Feng's arrival, still engaged in their conversation.
Each of these individuals could shake the foundations of the world when they stepped out, yet in front of Tony now, they dared not put on airs.
"Well, well, isn't this the Secretary of State?"
Lin Feng directly inserted himself, looking at one of them with a wry smile.
The Secretary of State was standing next to Tony. Lin Feng's super-hearing had already picked up that he was asking Tony for some technology.
That technology was insignificant to Tony, but for Earth, it was at least several years ahead of its time.
"Lin, Mr. Lin Feng…" The Secretary of State broke out in a cold sweat upon seeing Lin Feng.
The last time Lin Feng had taken him and "that person" on a cosmic journey, it had nearly shattered his sanity, and he had been bedridden for over half a month before recovering.
Seeing Lin Feng now, he trembled like a mouse seeing a cat, his legs uncontrollably shaking.
The others around Tony paid no mind to the Secretary of State's reaction and, one by one, eagerly greeted Lin Feng and introduced themselves.
Lin Feng smiled and responded to each of them. As long as they had no animosity towards him, he was a very amiable person.
When interacting with Lin Feng, they were careful to gauge their attitude, maintaining a humble demeanor.