Chapter : 9

At the table, everyone was happily chatting. Mrs. Stacy casually asked about George Stacy's recent work situation.

Her casual question instantly aroused the curiosity of Gwen's two younger brothers.

They both rushed to ask their father if he had caught the ghost spider today.

It was this topic that made the originally harmonious dining atmosphere awkward.

George, the Commissioner of the New York City Police Department, could only bite the bullet and answer:

"The person has not been caught yet, but I believe it won't take long before I can bring him to justice"

"After all, no matter how much the media hypes it up, this so-called ghost spider is just an amateur."

"Even if she was wearing a mask when she attacked citizens in the dead of night, there would definitely be clues left. As police chief, I will never let this kind of existence, which poses a threat to the security of New York City, do whatever it wants."

Although George's words were a bit of a face-saving move in front of his son, it was not difficult to see his confidence and determination in this matter.

But these words, in front of Gwen, sounds very unpleasant to her, the"party involved."

Peter, who knew that the true identity of Ghost Spider was Gwen, also looked at Gwen opposite him as soon as possible. He felt that with Gwen's character, she would definitely not let this embarrassing topic end here.

Sure enough, as soon as George finished speaking, Gwen couldn't wait to refute:

"I don't think Ghost Spider is a threat to New York City. What he did was not to attack citizens, but to fight criminals in a serious manner!"

When two people with different opinions but equally stubborn personalities meet, it is easy to imagine what will happen next.

The two seemed to have entered a debate state. After Gwen finished speaking, George immediately followed up and said, "If everyone 'fights criminals' like her, then what do we police officers do?"

Gwen:"If New York City is really safe under the protection of the police, then Ghost Spider will not have a chance to take action at all!"

After Gwen finished speaking, not only did George, police chief, looked ugly, but even the other people at the table looked at Gwen in disbelief.

"Gwen, apologize to your father!" Mrs. Stacy spoke up this time, trying to break up the father and daughter's argument.

However, things have developed to this point, and it's clear that Gwen isn't the only one in power.

George raised his hand to stop his wife's attempt to defuse the situation, and looked at Gwen sternly and responded:

"If New York is really as unsafe as you say, then the people caught by the so-called ghost spider should be big criminals, not those petty thieves!"

"If I don't want these little thieves to appear on the streets of New York, Ghost Spider won't even have a chance to take action!"

"But maintaining public order is not a childish game where the police catch thieves. It requires strategy! Behind these petty thieves, there are bigger interest chains and criminal gangs."

"That's why we deployed so many police officers from the police station and spent several months on deployment and investigation. But the stupid Ghost Spiders only needed a few minutes to destroy the efforts of our entire police station."

The more George denied Ghost Spider, the more unbalanced Gwen felt: "She doesn't know your plan. Ghost Spider just wants to help complete some things that the police can't do."

"What can't the police do? Catch a petty thief?" George said sarcastically.

"Do you think that we police officers just eat donuts every day when we go to work? If Ghost Spider really wants to help, then the most important thing she should do is to take care of herself instead of meddling in our affairs!"

"Dad, Ghost Spider just wants to protect innocent citizens from harm, just like you!"

"Then he should follow the laws and rules of this country and become a police officer instead of a masked clown!"

Although Gwen's expression was still stubborn at this moment, there was already mist in her eyes.

Mrs. Stacy, who had been winning at George but received no response, had no choice but to look at Peter for help.

Peter immediately understood and stood up and said to everyone, "Well... the room is a bit stuffy, Gwen, can you take me outside to get some fresh air?"

After that, without paying attention to Gwen's opinion, Peter pulled Gwen and walked towards the rooftop.

Feeling the cool air at night, Gwen's originally hot mood finally gradually calmed down.

Seeing that she had calmed down, Peter joked,"I thought it should be me who had to face your father's questioning tonight, but I didn't expect that you and your father would quarrel."

"Hahaha~" Gwen couldn't help but laugh out loud when she heard Peter's words, and her face was slightly flushed.

If it weren't for the night, Peter would have been stunned by the beauty's smile.

Gwen blushed because she understood what Peter meant. After all, if they were just normal male and female classmates, Peter wouldn't have worried about his father's questioning.

"Peter... I have something to tell you. Do you remember the science and technology tour to Oscorp organized by the school a few months ago?"

Initially, seeing Gwen's hesitation, Peter thought she was going to confess to him.

But when Gwen mentioned the visit to Oscorp that day, it seemed that she was going to admit her identity as Ghost Spider to him?

Although he already knew that the other party was Ghost Spider, Peter still cooperated with Gwen conscientiously, pretending that he knew nothing.

"Of course I remember. That day I suddenly felt dizzy due to hypoglycemia. Fortunately, you helped me and I didn't fall to the ground. What happened to the visit?" Peter asked innocently.

"I was bitten (in English, this means "I am fascinated by you")"

"I am also fascinated by you."

After hearing Peter's answer, Gwen knew that she had misunderstood her words. Even so, Gwen couldn't suppress the smile on her face.

"That's not what I meant... No, I meant that of course I like you too, but that's not what I meant just now"

"Actually, the reason I approached you that day was because I saw a spider landed on your collar, so I wanted to remind you."

"I just didn't expect you to suddenly fall towards me. I subconsciously reached out to help you up, and the spider fell into my hand and bit me."

"Um... I don't know how to tell you...."

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