Experience?
Experience my foot.
It's impossible for him to have a physical examination in this lifetime. Does his current body need one? What a joke. To describe it as a body of steel isn't an insult to a body of steel, but an insult to him.
So... Hawk didn't go.
Moreover, compared to a physical examination, he had more important things to do.
Like finding a law firm for an internship.
The summer internship in the second year of law school is an essential part, and for students, it's even a golden channel for job hunting.
Because most large law firms and many medium-sized law firms consider this period's internship as the main source for future full-time lawyers.
In a word.
If you perform well during this period, you will immediately receive a full-time job offer from that law firm after the internship ends and you graduate.
Simply put.
You haven't even graduated, and you haven't even obtained your lawyer's license, but you've already secured a job.
The most important point.
Internship salaries are also quite generous.
It is well known that Doctors and lawyers in the U.S. are both golden professions. Leaving Doctors aside, just talking about lawyers, a ten-week internship can bring in about 50,000 U.S. dollars before tax.
And this is just the basic salary, not including housing subsidies and bonuses.
This is also why Hawk was so determined to study law at the time.
Not only to avenge his sister, but also to give himself a perfect future.
Although he already has both now.
But how does that saying go?
Stay true to your original aspiration, and you will achieve your goal.
So... after school started, Hawk rarely went to the Empire University next door anymore. Instead, after class, he gathered with his classmates to get firsthand news about the leading law firms in New York City.
However, even if he wanted to go to Empire University next door, he couldn't.
Because Gwen also had her own things to be busy with.
While Hawk was looking for an internship at a law firm, Gwen was preparing for her doctoral qualification defense two months later.
Yes.
Doctoral defense.
While Hawk was still struggling to find an internship, Gwen was about to become a 'Doctor'.
This sounds very absurd, but considering this is the Marvel Universe, it is perfectly reasonable.
Bruce Banner had seven Ph.D.s in his twenties.
Tony Stark could make circuit boards at 4, build engines at 6, entered MIT at 15, and had already earned double bachelor's degrees in physics and engineering at 17.
So, compared to others, Gwen preparing to get her first Ph.D. at twenty is already considered late.
There was just one thing Hawk was very curious about.
Hawk, leaning against the doorframe, heard this and asked Gwen, who was sitting in the computer chair and had just finished a video call with Helen Cho, "How did Dr. Cho convince Empire University to hold a special doctoral qualification defense for you?"
Yes.
Helen Cho.
Another top genius in the Marvel Universe, not only an old acquaintance of Tony Stark, but her intelligence is also widely recognized as on par with Tony Stark's.
She is an absolute authority in regenerative medicine, tissue regeneration, biotechnology, and other fields.
She is not only an honorary mentor at many universities but also a specially invited mentor at Empire University.
Because of Tony Stark, naturally, Gwen had the qualification to talk with Helen Cho.
Two years ago, when Helen Cho came to New York City to observe Tony Stark after his surgery and also to secure funding for her 'Regeneration Lab' from Tony Stark, Gwen formally met Helen Cho.
And then... Helen Cho became Gwen's mentor, providing remote instruction while developing an extremely advanced study plan for Gwen, bypassing all upper-level undergraduate courses and directly entering doctoral-level research fields.
In Helen Cho's words.
Geniuses don't have to follow rules; rules need to make way for geniuses.
But... "Even if Dr. Cho is an authority in regenerative biology, it's unlikely that Empire University would do something like that."
"You remember Dr. Curtis Connors, right?"
"I do."
"I worked as Dr. Curtis Connors' assistant. Although I didn't participate much in the core experiments, I did organize those materials."
"Dr. Connors' research on the lizard serum had a good intention."
"To regenerate lost limbs."
"But Osborn Biological Industry at that time was too capitalistic, and it was also in a precarious state, so Dr. Connors didn't have time for more stable, deeper research."
"Helen's regeneration theory has similarities with Dr. Connors' theory."
"For the past year, Helen and I, in Korea, have been researching whether the two can be combined."
Gwen stopped talking here, got up from the computer chair, walked over to Hawk, and smiled as she put her arms around Hawk's neck.
Hawk raised an eyebrow, looking at Gwen, who was smiling and meeting his gaze.
"And then... it succeeded?"
"Yes."
Gwen smiled and nodded, kissed Hawk, then released his neck and walked back to the computer: "So the university committee is willing to give me a chance, provided I can successfully pass the committee assessment for my doctoral defense. So, I still have to prepare my materials."
Hawk shrugged.
"Alright, I also need to go back to my study to continue looking for my internship law firm. I won't disturb you, future Dr. Phoenix."
"Thank you, Mr. Phoenix."
Hawk's mouth twitched.
Gwen saw this and smiled brightly.
"Oh, Mr. Phoenix, are you jealous that I'm about to be a Doctor?"
"Hey, after we graduate from law school, we're also Doctors, Juris Doctor!"
"But will people call you Doctor?"
"...Good night."
Hawk took a deep breath, looked at Gwen's smiling face, left a remark, and then turned and left Gwen's study. He then pulled out his phone and directly sent a harassing text message to his academic advisor.
He decided, he also wanted people to call him Doctor.
Although he would be a Juris Doctor after graduating from law school, this was a professional doctorate, not a traditional doctorate in the usual sense.
Just as Gwen said.
Even if he graduated, people would call him Mr., not Doctor.
Just think about it.
When he and Gwen get married next year, and they meet people, people will call him Mr., but they won't call Gwen Mrs., but Doctor.
This won't do.
How can this be allowed?
So Hawk decided he also wanted a doctorate.
In a word.
Hawk's life, never inferior to anyone.
Late March.
Hawk looked at the certificate in his hand, which featured Empire University's classic deep blue and gold colors, adorned with an embossed school emblem and a delicate vine pattern border.
'Empire University
To Whom It May Concern:
The Board of Trustees and the entire Faculty of the Department of Biological Sciences of this University, by virtue of their inherent right to confer doctoral degrees, hereby certify that
Gwen Stacy
has successfully fulfilled all requirements prescribed by this University, and for her outstanding academic achievements and research contributions, is hereby awarded the degree of
Doctor of Philosophy
Major: Biological Sciences
Her doctoral dissertation research represents a significant breakthrough in the field, with the title:
"Research on the Mechanism of Cross-Species Mammalian Limb Regeneration Based on Arthropod Gene Templates"
This research is not only theoretically groundbreaking but also demonstrates immense potential for translational medicine.
We hereby confer upon her all rights, honors, and privileges associated with this degree.
Witnessed and attested this day.
Department Head, Professor, Dr. Miles Warren.
Dissertation Advisor, Professor, Helen Cho... Empire University!
Date of Award: March 24, 2015.
New York City, New York.'
Hawk looked at the freshly minted doctoral degree certificate in his hand, exclaimed in admiration, then looked at Gwen, who was sitting in the passenger seat, and said with a smile, "Congratulations."
Gwen smiled broadly: "You already congratulated me yesterday after my defense. It's just a doctorate, no big deal. Let's go to the hospital."
Hawk laughed when he heard Gwen's words.
"No big deal? Who was tossing and turning at home last night, unable to sleep, afraid something would go wrong?"
"That was me..."
Gwen raised an eyebrow, thought for a moment, and then looked at Hawk, who was driving towards St. Justus Private Hospital, and said, "I had a stomach ache last night. Yes, I had a stomach ache."
Hawk chuckled at Gwen's defense.
"Alright, are you still in pain now, Dr. Stacy?"
"Not anymore, Mr. Phoenix."
...
Hawk glanced at his fiancée, who had emphasized the 'Mr.', and decisively chose to remain silent, stepping on the gas towards St. Justus Private Hospital.
Last night, Felicia successfully gave birth to a baby Spider-Woman.
Peter called early in the morning, and Hawk and Gwen were going to the hospital to visit Felicia this time.
It was quite miraculous. According to the due date, Felicia should have given birth by the end of January, and the hospital's examination results also predicted the end of January.
But the baby in Felicia's belly stayed for two extra months.
Yet, all indicators were normal. In the end, Hawk, Peter, Gwen, and Felicia thought it might have something to do with the time difference on Skull Island.
But thankfully, both mother and child were safe.
"Peter, congratulations."
"Felicia, congratulations."
Hawk, carrying a portable bassinet, and Gwen arrived at the hospital's luxury suite and congratulated Peter and Felicia, who were already inside.
Peter was beaming.
"Where's Aunt May?"
"She just went back. Aunt May stayed here all last night."
"Alright, by the way, once again, congratulations."
Hawk hugged Peter and then congratulated him again.
Sincere congratulations.
After all... whether it was Spider-Woman, Spider-Man, or Tech Spider, their fates were all quite miserable.
What is the meaning of transmigration?
Ultimately, isn't it to make up for regrets?
Moreover, Spider-Woman was his good friend.
So Hawk was genuinely happy for Peter, seeing the heartfelt happy smile on Peter Parker's face, which had always carried a melancholic expression before, no matter the time.
Gwen, who had already seen the baby, excitedly called out to Hawk.
"Hawk, come look, he's so cute."
...
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