The heatwaves spewed by the engine's exhaust flames blew the blades of grass swaying violently.

The moment the stealth force field dissipated, the breathtakingly sleek fuselage lines were completely exposed, and even someone who knew nothing about the military could tell at a glance that this thing was ridiculously expensive.

Hiss— The hatch opened, and the metal folding ladder automatically extended to touch the ground.

Natasha took the lead in stepping out, her combat uniform outlining her taut figure. Following closely behind were Yelena and Melina, who had changed into casual wear, along with Alexei.

Seeing Li Da, Natasha could not hide the smile at the bottom of her eyes.

"Li Da~"

She took fast strides, practically trotting over as she opened her arms and threw herself into his embrace.

I have to admit, Black Widow's embrace had a powerful * * force.

That soft and warm, fragrant touch carried a surging vitality that instantly enveloped his entire body.

Li Da smoothly wrapped his arms around her waist, his nose lingering with the cool yet charming scent of perfume on her body.

Being at an age full of vigor, this bit of ambiguous contact was enough to make a heartbeat skip a beat.

But he exercised excellent restraint, gently patting her back before letting go without a trace.

When he turned around, he caught a glimpse of the knowing smile at the corner of Natasha's mouth, as well as the look of watching a good show from Yelena and the others nearby.

Afterwards, he hugged the other three in turn, his actions standard and polite.

"Welcome to the manor. Seeing everyone at this time is truly an unexpected pleasant surprise."

"We couldn't wait to see you either, Li Da." Yelena looked around and exclaimed, "Tsk tsk, this environment, this style, it's just damn luxurious."

Wearing a red and white checkered shirt, Alexei stuck out his big belly and grinned, "I just love this kind of life that only rich people can enjoy."

Li Da smiled and threw a punch, striking his chest neither too lightly nor too heavily: "Be careful, Natasha is the housekeeper who manages the money, I'm just holding it on behalf. If you say that out loud, watch out for a beating."

Alexei's expression changed, and he quickly turned to Natasha, raising his hands in surrender: "Hey, my dear, don't get me wrong, I was just making an exclamation, absolutely no intention of offending."

Natasha put one hand on her waist, her red lips slightly pursed, her eyes scanning him playfully before she said nothing, but that sense of oppression made Alexei's heart thump continuously.

He glared at Li Da with a bitter expression, as if saying: "This is all your fault."

Li Da shrugged, his shoulders shaking with laughter, wearing a look of "it has nothing to do with me".

Melina and Yelena on the side covered their mouths and snickered, the atmosphere relaxed and pleasant.

After a few jokes, the barrier melted away for the most part. Except for Alexei who was straightforward, the emotional intelligence of the rest was online, and getting along felt natural and smooth.

The crowd arrived near the racecourse.

Li Da arranged for Natasha to go back to the house to change first; after all, wearing a combat uniform to ride horses was too restrictive.

And here, the maids had long since set up exquisite breakfast tea snacks and fresh fruits, quietly waiting for everyone to enjoy.

The view suddenly opened up.

Large tracts of flat meadows spread out, with a dozen fine horses casually pacing or frolicking among them.

The racecourse configuration here was extremely high, far exceeding the standards of ordinary manors.

The supporting facilities were top-notch, and the environment was even more impeccable.

The continuous building lines were smooth, perfectly blending with the lush green countryside scenery around them.

The white grandstands were particularly eye-catching under the sunlight, and the dense forest in the distance formed a natural background board.

A golf course was also planned among the rolling lawns, and a pool of lake water not far away was crystal clear.

The construction of the private grandstand was extremely exquisite, with three-dimensional wooden flooring that was spacious and comfortable.

Standing behind was a two-story wooden structure building, with large areas of floor-to-ceiling glass windows connecting the indoor and outdoor landscapes.

This was an ideal place for resting, chatting, or even dining.

Climbing up to the second-floor open-air platform, the unobstructed view allowed people to overlook the entire panorama of the racecourse.

Although it was quite far from the main residential area, requiring an electric shuttle, Li Da and his group chose to walk there.

Their steps were leisurely, enjoying the scenery along the way without rushing.

Coming to the rooftop, there were no railings blocking the surroundings.

Several sets of exquisitely crafted wooden tables and chairs were placed here, and the matching parasols were neatly bundled.

Everyone sat around the long table, enjoying breakfast tea snacks and fresh fruits while quietly watching the horses play.

Alexei sat upright in his chair, his posture slightly restrained.

He held the small teacup, took a sip imitating an elegant look, and then couldn't help but sigh in exclamation.

"This place is simply like heaven."

Melina was similarly immersed in it.

As a woman, she had zero resistance to this kind of luxurious and tranquil life.

Recalling the past days, her current situation was like leaping from hell into the clouds.

Yelena, on the other hand, appeared much more straightforward and excited.

She clamored to settle down here, intending to completely lie flat and be a carefree idler.

Looking at Yelena's lively appearance, Li Da couldn't help but chuckle.

"No problem."

His tone was relaxed and his expression gentle: "Since you are Natasha's most cherished family, naturally you are my family too. This is your home, make yourselves fully relaxed."

Warmth surged in Alexei's heart.

His favorability towards Li Da had long maxed out, and at this moment he was even more excited.

He slapped Li Da's shoulder fiercely, with such force that it felt like he could knock down a bull.

"I look forward to you, Li Da!"

Alexei said heroically: "From now on, whoever makes you unhappy, just say the word. The great Captain Alexei will tear those trash into pieces!"

"I believe in your strength."

Li Da casually responded, seemingly inadvertently resolving that immense force.

He knew well about this Super Soldier's abilities.

As fellow serum-modified individuals, Alexei's combat power was enough to rival certain top-tier heroes.

Although lacking some fancy skill blessings, his sheer power burst was frightening.

Even having wasted some time in prison, as long as he trained a little bit, his physical condition could quickly recover.

If he were to go all out, very few people within New York City could confront him head-on.

Li Da had always acted ruthlessly and would never be soft-hearted like that guy named Steve Rogers. Once designated as a mortal enemy by him, he would transform into a bloodthirsty brown bear, tearing apart the opponent's throat relentlessly until the enemy was completely dismembered.

"What plans do you have next?"

"The future is uncertain."

Melina frankly admitted without any avoidance. Since Natasha regarded Li Da as a confidant, naturally she wouldn't treat him as an outsider either.

After these few days of contact, plus Natasha's analysis of Li Da's past, Melina had a clear understanding of this man. Although carrying a heavy destiny, his mind far surpassed his peers, and he was gentle and sincere in dealing with people, a good person worth deep friendship.

Yelena directly reached out, her tone strong: "I want to learn skills here, and my goal is to defeat my sister."

This was something she craved day and night.

Li Da turned his head to glance at her, a smile lingering at the corner of his mouth: "Then you'll have to work harder, the current gap is not just a little bit."

Footsteps came from the stairs, and Natasha appeared, relentlessly dealing a critical blow to her own sister.

"Take my advice, Yelena. Even if you survive a hundred years, you might not necessarily have a chance, and the greater probability is that you can only look up to her for the rest of your life."

Obviously, Natasha had listened to the entire conversation just now, and after finishing speaking, she gracefully sat down beside Melina.

"Humph." Yelena was indignant, but knowing the huge disparity in strength, verbal complaints were meaningless. She gritted her teeth inwardly, vowing to steal her sister's method of becoming stronger, frantically temper herself, and one day rub Natasha on the ground.

Imagining that scene in her mind, Yelena couldn't help but chuckle foolishly aloud, saliva almost dripping down.

Completely unaware of mother Melina's helpless gaze, and Natasha's disgusted look as if looking at a mentally retarded person.

"Where are Wanda and Sergei and the others?"