Chapter 42
New York landmark building, Stark Industries building, Tony Stark’s office .
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“Tony, this military order is very important to us . The military has already called for you to personally demonstrate this . Do you want to say no at this juncture?” Obadiah Stane, Tony’s partner and uncle was sitting opposite his desk, earnestly persuading him .
Because Pepper had an accident not long ago, Tony finally knew that he could not lose the beautiful woman who really knew how to love . So now he wants to put off the trip to the Middle East and stay with Pepper in New York . But Tony’s trip to the Middle East is an important part of Obadiah’s plan . He can’t let this happen, so after knowing Tony’s plan, he came to persuade him .
“Obi, it’s just a military arms purchase . If they need a man of weight, I think you are very good . The CEO of Stark Industries, that name should be enough . With a glass of red wine in his hand, Tony said indifferently .
“But it’s not a simple weapon purchase . They’re going to buy our latest missile strike system . Moreover, my position is no higher than the name of Tony Stark . It’s up to you to take this big military order . At Tony’s words, Obadiah shook his head and said .
“But Pepper…”
“The attack on Miss Pepper was really surprising, but the police are already investigating it with all their might . And you’ve arranged for Miss Pepper to have the tightest security personnel . I believe her safety is guaranteed, and I will pay more attention to it when you go to the Middle East . Before Tony finished, Obadiah interrupted him, clapping his chest to ensure Miss Pepper’s safety .
“That said, there are always accidents . ” Tony has apparently been talked about, but the point is that he does have a tight security arrangement for Pepper and it’s impossible that the last thing will happen again . But there was still a worry about Pepper in his mind, which was what had changed in Tony after he recognized his inner feelings .
“Tony, you gave me a month’s vacation . Every day I’m not allowed to go anywhere except for the company and my home . If I do have another accident with all this security than I don’t think the president of the country will be any safer! ” As Tony struggled, Pepper came by and said .
Pepper really feels Tony’s concern for her these days, which can be seen from the layers of protection he put around her . But as a powerful woman in the new century, Pepper did not feel that she really needed Tony’s close protection .
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“Pepper, what if those attackers reappear? I’m worried about… Tony was worried when he reached for Pepper’s hand .
“It’s all right . Don’t you have any confidence in the security you’ve arranged? Or do you think you can keep me safe by staying? You have to be present for this military order . I can’t let the company lose it because of me . Pinching Tony’s hand, Pepper said lightly .
“But…”
“Tony, Miss Pepper is right . You’ve promised the army that you’ll be there . If you don’t go now, the army might not take the order . You know, we are not the only family doing military business . After Pepper’s persuasion, Obadiah went on to make a point .
“Now that you’ve all said that, if I insist on staying, it wouldn’t be good . Okay, I agree with the original trip to the Middle East next month . ” Finally, with the persuasion of Obadiah and Pepper, Tony agreed to go to the Middle East to demonstrate the new missile system produced by Stark Industries to the military .
“Well, I believe you made the right decision . ” Obadiah was relieved to hear that Tony finally gave up on staying in New York .
“Do you need another drink?” Taking the empty glass from Tony’s hand, Pepper smiles and asks .
“That’s exactly what I want . ”
“Then you guys talk, I have something to do . ” And instead of staying here as a third wheel, Obadiah got up and said goodbye .
“Bye . ” Tony waved his hand indifferently .
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“Mr . Jackson is here, sir . ” Just as Obadiah got up and took two steps outside, the slightly mechanical sound of J . A . R . V . I . S . came out of the room, prompting Tony that he has a visitor .
“Jackson? Oh, that little guy, bring him up . ” Hearing the voice of J . A . R . V . I . S . , Tony was stunned at first, then remembered who Jackson was and then told him to bring Jackson in .
“Jackson? Tony, who is this?” Obadiah, who was about to leave, heard the strange name and stopped .
Obadiah, of course, already knows who Jackson is . After all, Tony didn’t hide anyone when he asked Lin Rui to come over last time . Now he’s just pretending not to know, trying to figure out what Tony has to do with this seemingly ordinary little fellow . Connecting Lin Rui’s current age with Tony’s history of romance, Obadiah is easily skewed .
“Oh, just a smart kid . Obi, weren’t you about to go and do something? In a simple explanation, Tony reached out to see him off .
“Well, I’ll go first . ” With an awkward face, Obadiah turned silently and left .
However, the more Tony does not explain clearly, the more Obadiah feels that something is there . Maybe he should do some more careful investigation . Obadiah, turning away and thought in silence .
Tony sitting in the chair didn’t know what Obadiah was thinking . If he knew, he might burst his belly with laughter . His partner’s brain hole was too big . Lin Rui, who was on the way, certainly did not know what he was thought of by others . This time he came here, he had something important to do .
Shortly after Obadiah left, the elevator leading to Tony’s office rose and slowly opened . Jackson, also known as Lin Rui, entered Tony’s office with the official journalist sign that Jameson’s had especially changed for him .
“Hey! Jackson, I thought it would take a long time to see you again!” Pepper, who came out from behind with red wine, looked at Lin Rui and said hello .
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“Miss Pepper, It’s only been a few days and you look even more beautiful!” With a very sunny smile, Lin Rui praised Pepper without hesitation . Women, especially those like Pepper, praising them is always the right choice .
“Thank you!” Hearing Lin Rui’s praise, Pepper smiled and walked to Tony .
“Cough! Jackson, did you become an official journalist in just a few days? Does your boss know that you are an interviewer for Tony Stark? Although Lin Rui is a young man of sixteen or seven, Tony doesn’t like him saying Pepper is beautiful in front of him . Lin Rui, in particular, is quite handsome and women nowadays like young, sunny little shits .
“Mr . Stark, although I really want everyone to know about this but I think it will be good to keep it a secret for a while . After all, I haven’t done what interviewers should do yet . Coming to Tony with a smile, Lin Rui said lightly .
“Eh? Why?” Tony asked curiously . He also thought that Lin Rui would tell everyone that he would become an personal interview reporter for Tony Stark as soon as he left that day .
“Because I haven’t formally interviewed you yet . Besides, I wanted to dig some stuff up . Lin Rui answered seriously .
“Oh, what kind of stuff do you want to dig out of me? There’s a big push outside about my latest news for you to write . I can tell you what’s real and what’s false . Tony shook the red wine Pepper had just poured into his glass with a chuckle .
“Mr . Stark, You haven’t even asked me to sit down yet? This is not the treatment of an exclusive interviewer . ” Without answering Tony, Lin Rui stood in front of him and asked .
“Well, please sit down . I thought you would welcome yourself . ” The proud Tony then asked Lin Rui to sit down .
“As I said last time, I’m not interested in Mr . Stark’s latest news . Moreover, I don’t think any news of that kind will appear in the future . Glancing at Pepper standing next to Tony, Lin Rui said with a smile .
“That’s true . But besides that, what else do you want to dig? Tony, who was noticed by Lin Rui that his relationship with Pepper was progressing, did not explain, and then asked .
“Now that those types of news are gone, of course, I’m going to focus on Stark Industries itself . In fact, I am very interested in the new energy sources that you have been studying . I don’t know what Mr . Tony can say in this respect . What’s more, I heard that the military will purchase a large number of new weapons again recently . I wonder how much Stark Industries has been allocated to it? With a straight face, Lin Rui posed for a formal interview and asked Tony across from him .
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After Lin Rui asked those two questions, the big office suddenly quieted down, as if the air had solidified .
“It seems that you are really are a competent journalist . But are you sure the two questions you asked are right for The Daily Bugle? After a little silence, Tony looked at Lin Rui and asked faintly .
“Anyway, they don’t know I can interview Mr . Stark . Just think these questions are what I want to know myself . Maybe, when the time is right, I’ll let them out as a rush . Lin Rui took out a small book and a pen from his arms and answered indifferently .
In fact, Lin Rui came here today not just as a reporter to interview Tony . Because of his long memory, Lin Rui can’t remember when Tony went to the Middle East and when his miniature Arc Reactor was built . Only by understanding these situations can he make some responses later . After all, these are related to the birth of Iron Man, which is why Lin Rui asked these two questions .
“Then you have a good eye . As far as the development of new energy is concerned, as I said at the previous New York Science and Technology Conference, Arc Reactor, as a new type of controllable energy, will gradually eliminate the mainstream energy .
“As far as you say that the military is sourcing new weapons, it involves confidentiality . I think your level should not be enough . ” Tony replied Lin Rui’s words in two simple sentences, but he didn’t say anything .
“Well, I see . I also believe that the Arc Reactor is the best new energy source nowadays, but the large enterprises with the same space and financial resources cannot afford to install it . I wonder if Mr . Stark has made any progress recently . In addition, I also learned that Oscorp’s bioenergy seems to have made some breakthroughs recently and maybe we will see a more optimized new type of bioenergy in the near future . Writing a few words on the book, Lin Rui looked up and said softly to Tony .