Otto's 'octopus legs' couldn't be stretched out in Peter's narrow office. In order to avoid causing unnecessary damage, he kept all mechanical tentacles firmly gripping the ground.
This is also equivalent to putting down the pistol to show Peter that he means no harm.
"Doctor Octopus..." Peter was about to speak but was interrupted.
Otto said, "Please call me Dr. Otto."
There was a hint of imperceptible compassion in his eyes, as if he was remembering something.
Peter sighed: "Okay, Dr. Otto. What brings you to Parker Industries?"
Otto took out a folded piece of paper from his pocket and handed it to Peter Parker: "This is my resume."
Peter was surprised and winked at Connors, who was standing nearby, and Connors whispered to Peter that he was indeed here for an interview.
Because Connors previously asked for suggestions for recruiting interns, and Peter Parker agreed, Connors posted recruitment information on the Internet.
However, most recent graduates do not like the treatment and salary of Parker Industries. And another company, Stark Enterprises, has a wealthy boss who spends a lot of money, so every year it recruits more graduates from the graduates. Pick the best ones.
Afterwards, Peter asked Connors to beautify the recruitment package, such as changing 'free flow of coffee' to 'drinks and snacks in the lounge', so that it sounded like Parker Industries really had a luxuriously decorated lounge filled with various items. A variety of snacks and drinks are available for employees to enjoy.
But the job ad remained unanswered.
Until Otto saw this recruitment advertisement, of course it was not entirely a coincidence that he would see it.
As Spider-Man's mortal enemy, he always pays close attention to everything related to Spider-Man and Peter Parker, so his mobile phone software pushed him the recruitment information released by Connors based on his search history.
Because that message said the company name was Parker Industries.
"Are you serious? Our company is recruiting interns, not experimental PhDs in nuclear physics, let alone project leaders or team leaders." Peter asked Otto Octavius sincerely.
He really felt that Dr. Otto might be here as a joke, that he would suddenly pull out four mechanical tentacles and kill everyone.
Peter is even ready for a fight, secretly donning a web shooter so he can shoot webs at Otto at any moment.
Dr. Otto looked Peter directly in the eyes and said: "If even Professor Connors can become an employee of your company, then I think I can too."
Professor Connors said dissatisfied: "Otto, what do you mean? In terms of academic achievement alone, I am no worse than you."
Peter took Otto's resume.
He holds a Ph.D. in physics. He once worked for the Austen Group to conduct tritium nuclear energy research. His successful research invention patents are densely written on his resume. It can be seen that he has achieved extraordinary achievements.
This is an excellent resume. Any achievement on the resume may take an ordinary scientific researcher a lifetime of hard work to achieve.
"If you didn't lie on your resume, you are indeed qualified for this job. But what about the past that was not written on your resume?" Peter asked, staring intently at Otto.
"For example, you tried to destroy the city with nuclear energy, or you tried to kill me."
These have all happened, but in the end Doctor Octopus still didn't succeed, and Spider-Man would always stop him.
After hearing Peter's question, Dr. Otto felt like a deflated balloon, his attitude was no longer as tough as before, and his eyes became lonely.
He was silent for a long time, and then said feebly: "I was affected by the mechanical tentacles at that time, but I admit my past mistakes, which is a disgraceful thing after all."
"If I had another chance, I would never do it."
Doctor Octopus's nature is very complicated. After being infected by the mechanical tentacles, he became extreme and went astray, but that does not mean that he did nothing wrong.
As for giving him a chance, Peter Parker has already given Professor Connors a chance, and he doesn't mind giving Doctor Octopus another chance.
But these are all prerequisites. Doctor Octopus must prove that he will no longer pose a threat to the city.
"Why would you want to work at Parker Industries?"
As a boss, Peter raised questions about his employees. He wanted to know whether Dr. Otto and Parker Industries had the same philosophy.
As long as he still remembers his original intention.
Otto spoke slowly, with regret in his tone: "I once said that brains are not enough, and you need to keep working hard. Intelligence is a talent, and this talent should be used to benefit society. .”
These are the words he once taught Peter as a senior. At that time, he was still a high-spirited doctor, and his doctorate name was not 'Octopus'.
Peter asked, "Did you do it?"
Otto looked back on the bastard thing he had done and said in an almost trembling voice: "I didn't do it. Peter, I'm sorry."
"I'm glad you did it. Whether as Spider-Man or Peter Parker, you lived up to those tenets. You proved that Otto Octavius is a complete badass."
Tsk tsk, Peter didn't expect Otto to confess to him in his office, which made the scene very embarrassing.
He and Connors looked at each other, but Connors didn't give any effective suggestions. He just watched a good show like a spectator.
Peter mentally cursed Connors as a professor who couldn't help him at critical moments.
As for Otto, Peter can only analyze it from his appearance. He has also been in a state of depression recently. Although he does not live in the sewers like Professor Connors, it is difficult for a stained person to be re-accepted by society.
He was wearing a pilled jacket and a shirt that had been washed many times but was still yellowed. Not to mention the belt that was out of place.
Perhaps all villains end up in ruins in the end, Peter can only think so. After all, all their evil plans have been thwarted by the heroes, and they are indeed losers in the Marvel world.
"Do you understand what it means to enter Parker Industries?" Peter said.
Otto sensed an opportunity and quickly said, "Work and... use my talents to create value."
Peter shook his head in denial: "No, that means that you will work for me under my surveillance, that means that I will not give you the slightest possibility of doing evil, and that means that I can use force to kill people when necessary."
This may not sound legal, but for legal questions, you can consult Attorney Matt, who is Peter Parker's defense attorney.
Although Otto felt that Peter's words were a bit offensive, he still promised that he would not make the same mistake again and again.
"Okay, then please familiarize yourself with the working environment under the leadership of Connors." Peter asked the two of them to leave his office.
Otto wondered if it was really necessary to be familiar with this office with a sweeping view, but then Professor Connors took him to the coffee machine.
"Please let me introduce to you the only high-tech appliance in Parker Industries, the coffee machine. From now on, it will be your responsibility." Connors breathed a sigh of relief. He finally no longer had to pour the damn coffee for Peter Parker.
Otto looked confused: "What do you mean?"
"The intern's job is to pour coffee."
Connors told Otto about his boss's coffee preferences. He forgot that Dr. Otto, who was highly educated, had never experienced this at all.
Otto's first day on the job is to make a cup of coffee for Peter Parker and Professor Connors.
This devastated him.
