By the time Luke and Bucky came out of Rogers' house, it was already dusk as the sun set.
The afterglow of the setting sun shines on New York, coating the surrounding skyscrapers with a mottled golden glow.
"Don't be brave in the future. Luke and I don't always arrive in time."
Bucky hugged Rogers' shoulders affectionately, while the thin little man looked awkward and remained silent.
The scars on his face were not serious, and after some cleaning, only light bruises remained.
A group of three people from Brooklyn put on brand new clothes.
Prepare to attend Stark Industries' Tomorrow's World Expo and practice it for Bucky.
"I also want to be like you and join the 107th Infantry Division, which is where my father stayed."
Rogers frowned, still unwilling to join the army.
Due to the instigation of public opinion, most young people at this time were eager to join the army, go to the battlefield, and win medals symbolizing honor.
Rogers and Bucky are one of them.
But compared to the powerful Bucky, Rogers was thin, weighing less than a hundred pounds, and suffered from mild asthma.
Let alone joining the army, even if he were asked to run several thousand kilometers, he would be exhausted and out of breath.
Therefore, even if Rogers changed his address every time and forged his identity to look for opportunities at the recruiting station, he would still be rejected.
Because his physical examination evaluation is always 4F - a completely unqualified score.
"There's always a chance."
Luke smiled as he walked behind with his hands in his pockets.
He was thinking about whether to find a way to get the super soldier serum.
The continuous training over the years has pushed the progress bar to 99%, just one step away from activation.
A deep intuition told Luke that it might take a strong enough external force to achieve 100%!
Currently, the only thing he has the easiest and best chance of getting is the Super Soldier Serum.
As a time traveler who roughly understands the direction of the plot, Luke naturally knows that tonight will be the turning point in Steve Rogers' fate.
This thin little man met Dr. Abraham Erskine, a German scientist who defected to the Allies and the developer of the super soldier serum.
The other party was moved by Steve Rogers' heartfelt words and got the opportunity to join the army.
Later, he came into the military's sight and was selected to be the injector of the super soldier serum.
"Would you like to blend in?"
Luke, who was walking behind, thought hard.
If he could develop silently, he would definitely not choose to join the army.
After all, the battlefield is filled with bullets and dangers.
Even if they follow Captain America and the Winter Soldier, they may not be safe.
However, the plug-in has not arrived yet, which gives Luke a headache.
There was really no other option, so he had to take a gamble.
Although, many people in previous lives thought that they were as stable as a defensive tower.
However, it is not so difficult to accept a little risk for the plug-in that you can get for krypton gold.
While Luke was distracted in his thoughts, he followed Rogers and Bucky to the tavern on the corner of the street.
A few people ordered a few beers and snacks, chatting aimlessly, waiting for the start of Tomorrow's World Expo hosted by Stark Industries.
Rogers still looked a little depressed, and after thinking about it, he still didn't give up the idea of joining the army.
Bucky didn't realize it. He was already immersed in the dream of defeating the Nazis and the victory of the Allies.
"Let's go. I specially made an appointment with a beautiful girl for you!"
After checking the time, Bucky pulled Rogers out of the tavern.
The streets outside were dark, and only the venue of Tomorrow's Expo was brightly lit, which was particularly conspicuous.
At this time, World War II was in full swing, and like other European countries, the United States was also at the forefront.
In order to save energy, the military implemented blackouts.
Neon lights and colorful billboards are restricted from being extinguished once night falls.
Every night, there are frequent power outages in the city, with priority given to ensuring the power supply to military bases and government agencies.
Even New York is no exception.
Tonight is because of Stark Industries' Tomorrowland Expo.
The military went out of its way to show mercy and allowed the restrictions to be relaxed.
Otherwise, New Yorkers would not be able to see the gorgeous bright neon lights.
"It's really lively."
Bucky cheered.
Inside the expo venue, it was extremely lively.
The crowds are huge and the fireworks are brilliant.
Young men and women cuddling can be heard everywhere, and the atmosphere of hormones permeates the whole place.
Luke and his friends stood under the huge metal globe, eating dog food in silence, waiting for the beautiful girl to make an appointment.
Not long after, three young and lively young girls arrived on time.
Wearing brightly colored cotton dresses and flat shoes, they looked enthusiastic and reserved.
"Girls, they're my friends."
Bucky waved and pointed at Luke and Rogers behind him.
The youthful and lively young girls ignored the thin little man and looked at Luke.
At this time, Steve Rogers was not yet the future captain with big breasts, nor did he have the so-called American butt, so naturally he could not attract beautiful young girls.
But Luke.
He sells well.
The neat short black hair and the slightly stern young face can arouse the enthusiasm of young girls.
"Stop being so straight-faced! Rogers, you have to learn to have fun!"
Bucky hooked the thin little man's shoulders and taught him patiently.
Luke, who was walking in front, was surrounded by young girls and listened to them chattering about boring topics.
The group walked through the square with the metal globes, passed some secondary exhibition halls, and entered the core area.
"Welcome to the Modern Wonders Pavilion—"
The narrator's voice paused slightly, then emphasized: "The future world! A greater world! A better world! Everything starts from Stark Industries!"
People coming and going admired it with a look of novelty in their eyes.
Steel dummies in glass showcases, airplane models hanging from the ceiling, glass walls playing Howard Stark's speeches on repeat...
These are undoubtedly quite advanced and emerging products that can attract the public's attention at present.
However, Luke didn't feel much about it.
He himself comes from the 21st century, and he has watched countless science fiction movies in his previous life.
It is difficult to arouse your own interest in the gadgets displayed on the display cabinets.
The young girls holding his arms, one on the left and the other on the right, seemed to have discovered a new world, talking non-stop.
It gave Luke a headache.
How he wanted to be like Rogers, walking slowly behind with a bucket of popcorn and enjoying a moment of peace.
As if sensing Luke's mood, Rogers, who was alone, picked up a few popcorns and threw them into his mouth, with a gloating and teasing expression on his face.
However, Luke soon found relief.
The two female companions surrounding him suddenly screamed like groupies and rushed to the bottom of the stage in an exhibition area.
"Ladies and gentlemen, please invite Mr. Howard Stark!"
The host on the stage finished speaking and the curtain opened.
Several beautiful girls wearing tight vests and black tuxedos made a grand appearance in front of a red car.
Then Howard Stark, sporting a mustache, walked onto the stage.
A burst of violent applause broke out from the audience.
Howard Stark, the young rich man of today's era.
A young genius with a bright mind, a master of love who roams the flowers.
There are endless rumors about his scandals and other gossips.
Howard walked out from behind the scenes without saying hello to the audience. Instead, he kissed a beautiful girl on stage deeply, with a confident and charming smile on his face.
He is indeed the father of Iron Man...
Luke, standing in the audience, silently gave a thumbs up.
Thinking about the future Iron Man, he once had the amazing feat of sleeping with every cover girl of a magazine for an entire year. It seems that romanticism is the inheritance of the Stark family. (End of chapter)