Jason had always been swift and decisive in his actions.
That same afternoon, he settled Dr. Sterns in a hideout in the New York suburbs. The lab materials and the most advanced equipment were also moved over.
Just like that, under semi-coercion, Dr. Sterns became a member of the Joker organization.
The plan targeting the Hulk was already in motion, but Banner, the man himself, knew nothing about it. He was currently in his old friend's pizza shop, packing his bags.
His old friend had already shown him a huge kindness by risking letting him stay. Banner couldn't cause him any more trouble, so he prepared to leave the city that night.
He finished packing as the sky turned dark.
A light drizzle began to fall, just like his current mood.
The pizza shop was closed. Only his old friend was in the kitchen, cleaning used dishes.
Just then, the shop door was pushed open, and a man and a woman walked in.
The old friend wiped his hands and hurried out to explain: "Sorry, we're closed."
The woman smiled. "Please, it's Friday. Can't you close a little later?"
The old friend looked up, his expression suddenly a bit awkward. "Oh, it's you."
The woman sat at the counter. "I'm hungry. I want pizza now."
The old friend glanced nervously toward the back kitchen, then said, "We only have tomato left."
"No problem, I love it."
This couple was none other than Banner's ex-girlfriend, Betty, and her new boyfriend, the neurologist.
The two had worked late and decided to come to the pizza shop for dinner. It was just a pity their timing was so bad.
The old friend made the pizza, glancing nervously at the back kitchen.
His feelings right now were very conflicted.
As a friend, he naturally hoped Banner and Betty could meet. He had witnessed their entire relationship blossom in this very shop.
But ever since the lab accident, Banner had become a wanted fugitive, his whereabouts unknown.
After Betty was discharged, it took her a long time to get over the psychological trauma, and she found a new boyfriend.
Time passes, things change. They were no longer in the same world. If they really met here, he didn't know if it would be a blessing or a curse.
According to Murphy's Law, if something can go wrong, it will, no matter how small the possibility.
Banner came downstairs with his backpack, ready to say goodbye to his old friend.
But when he pushed open the back kitchen door, he saw Betty and her boyfriend sitting together, chatting sweetly and happily.
Banner felt a pang of sadness, but considering his own situation, maybe this was the best outcome.
Betty was happily talking with her boyfriend, but caught a glimpse of a familiar face out of the corner of her eye. When she looked properly, the doorway was empty.
Was it a hallucination? No, it didn't feel like one.
Betty stood up, stunned, and walked toward the kitchen. Her boyfriend called her name a few times, but she didn't hear, so he curiously followed her.
A fine rain was falling from the dark sky.
Betty pushed open the back door of the shop, but there was no one inside or out.
"Bruce"
Betty stood in the dark alley, muttering to herself, letting the rain soak her clothes.
A large dumpster was a meter away. Banner was hiding beside it, his expression tormented, his heart in agony.
She didn't find him, but Betty insisted she hadn't been mistaken. She went back inside to ask.
"Tell me, was what I saw real?"
Banner's old friend looked conflicted. He lowered his head. "I don't know what to say."
"Then just tell me the truth!"
The old friend looked at Betty's dead-serious face, hesitated, and finally nodded.
Instantly, Betty's face lit up with joy.
She rushed out of the shop, got in her car, and sped off.
Leaving her boyfriend standing there, stunned and confused.
The rain began to pour.
Banner walked alone through the streets, soaked.
He tried to hitch a ride, but no one would stop for a homeless-looking man in the middle of the night.
Just then, bright headlights lit up behind him.
Banner turned. A car had pulled over, and a woman got out.
Betty!
A few meters apart, they finally saw each other clearly.
Banner could no longer control his impulse and ran to her.
In the downpour, they embraced.
Rain mixed with Betty's tears. She held him tight, sobbing, "Don't go!"
Banner's resolve was no match for Betty's sobs.
He ended up going with Betty back to her apartment at Culver University.
After showering and changing, they sat on the sofa, pouring their hearts out.
When they got to the accident, Banner said, "I went to the lab today, but all the data was deleted."
Betty nodded. "Shortly after your accident, the military locked down the lab. They took all the data and equipment."
She went to the bedroom, brought back a jewelry box, and handed it to him. "But before that I secretly copied it."
He took the box, opened it, and inside was a USB drive.
Banner took the drive. The extinguished flame inside him re-ignited.
With this data, Mr. Blue could make a cure. But only if the data was correct.
Banner clutched the drive. "Does the General know about this?"
Betty shook her head. "I don't think so. We have a bad relationship. I haven't spoken to him in two years."
"This is critical. You have to be sure."
Betty looked troubled. How could she be sure?
"Bruce, why can't we just go to him and solve this?"
Banner's face was grim. "Because your father told me he wants to extract my cells, analyze them, and replicate them. He wants to turn it into a weapon to use against the Joker organization. But your father, you know him."
Learning the truth, Betty's mouth opened slightly in shock, but she also understood why Banner ran.
As his daughter, she knew her father.
Ross is a madman. He covets power, worships violence. If he had this weapon, he would absolutely start World War III!
As insiders, they knew the potential danger of Ross was even greater than the Joker organization. They could not hand the Hulk over to him.
The night was long. They talked for hours.
But what they didn't know was that Betty's phone had automatically recorded their conversation and sent it to the Joker Community.
After waiting for half a month, this strategy had finally paid off.
Jason had just been plotting how to infiltrate the Pentagon to steal the data, when Chloe suddenly brought him this good news.
Since Banner now had the data, his next step would definitely be contacting Dr. Sterns.
Jason didn't need to do anything but wait for the fish to take the bait.
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