As soon as he got off the podium and returned to his seat, Tony felt uncomfortable all over and could not sit still. The two people sitting on his left and right didn't look like they were leaving at all.
He felt as if he had been cheated.
Tony took a deep breath, looked at the two of them, and said impatiently: "Hey, you two, how much longer do we need to stay? It's so boring here, and isn't the award ceremony over? Give me the trophy Isn’t this the end of the world in my hands?”
"This is different from what we agreed. Didn't you two say you would leave after receiving the trophy? Jake, Rod, when did you two wear a pair of pants?"
Zhou Ran coughed lightly and said: "Tony, we still have to wait a while. There are still a few people who are going to receive the award in a while. The most important thing is that both Norman Osborne and Justin Hammer, who we are very familiar with, both In the invitation letter, this is our old rival and we need to observe it.”
Rhodes nodded and continued: "Well, at the end of the award ceremony, General Ross will also give a concluding speech. As you know, with a leader like General Ross here, it would not be good for me to leave."
"Tony, look at the pattern on my shoulder. I'm a lieutenant colonel now. If a lieutenant colonel doesn't give face to a lieutenant general, I'm afraid he won't want to be around in the future."
"And, you see, the waiters have already started serving the food. When the food is finished, the award ceremony will be considered over."
After hearing this, Tony gritted his teeth and said with great regret: "Damn it, of course I shouldn't have come. Oh, the previous award ceremonies were not so troublesome. You two are really troublesome. Don't let us miss this." A cocktail party for three..."
Rhodes listened to Tony's complaints and explained with a smile: "After all, this is the annual pinnacle award. Tony, you have never been to this kind of pinnacle award before."
"This is not only an award ceremony, but also a meeting of the entire New York weapons industry, an opportunity for large and small companies to get to know each other, an exchange of interests, and a peaceful banquet. The military attaches great importance to this banquet, and also With Tony, it’s always useful for you to get to know more people.”
Hearing this, Tony shrugged. He was very proud and said proudly: "No, I, Tony Stark, don't need to take the initiative to get to know them. On the contrary, they will take the initiative to get to know me."
"If you know the importance of the name Tony Stark in New York and across the United States, they will definitely say a lot of good things to me and praise me, Tony Stark, loudly."
Tony paused, changed the subject, and continued: "Actually, they will definitely say a lot of very unpleasant things behind their backs. This is their usual style, especially Norman Osborn and Justin Hammer. An old fox!"
After hearing this, Zhou Ran nodded, winked at Tony, and said with a smile: "Don't worry, Tony, this will definitely not miss the reception for the three of us. However, we still have to deal with them and perfunctory them later. This There's no way...that's how business is, no matter you hate it or not, you still have to do it in the end...Besides, you don't have to deal with these things, I'm still here for everything."
Tony smiled and said: "So, Jake, I am very lucky to meet you. Having you here really solves a lot of my troubles!"
Hearing this, Rhodes smiled and said, "It's true, Tony, you are really lucky, you know? When I was in the army, I really hoped to meet a good helper and good brother like Jake."
After hearing this, Zhou Ran pushed up his glasses and said with a smile: "Tony, Rod, let's work together for a while, and then we can put on a good show for Norman Osborne and Justin Hammer. It will make you sick." These two old foxes, and then the three of us will go have a good drink..."
"What are these two old foxes most worried about? You must know, Tony, that our dream fund is still a little short of the mark. This is a great opportunity to rip off the money."
After listening to Zhou Ran's words, Tony and Rhodes looked at each other, smiled, and said in unison: "Good, Jake, this is really a good idea."
Then the three of them laughed and talked for a while.
It probably lasts about ten minutes.
As expected, two old foxes, Norman Osborn and Justin Hammer, came over. From the first glance, these two people knew that good people never come and bad people come.
Although there is a smile on his face, he is just a weasel giving New Year greetings to the chicken with uneasy intentions.
On the surface, they seemed to be here to say hello in a friendly manner, but in fact, the two of them were here to test Stark Industries' tone.
After all, Osborn Industries and Hammer Industries are very worried that Stark Industries has signed a large number of weapons orders with the military again.
Stark Industries had previously canceled a large number of weapons orders, which made Osborn Industries and Hammer Industries so happy. They never imagined that such an unexpected good thing could happen?
Now Tony Stark suddenly appears at an award ceremony held by the military. This is not a good signal for Norman Osborn and Justin Hammer. Who knows if this swinger is Regret again?
Who knows if this swinger has gone back on his word again?
This Tony Stark has a criminal record. In the years when this swinger first took over Stark Industries, he did a lot of mischief!
Therefore, Norman Osborne and Justin Hammer are very worried. The fat they finally ate in their mouths is now about to be spit out. Who can bear it?
The only one who knows the enemy best is the enemy.
Zhou Ran was very clear about the purpose of these two old foxes. Stark Industries had indeed abandoned a large number of weapons orders.
It doesn't matter to Stark Industries that this big piece of cake is divided. Although it has an impact, it is definitely not that huge.
However, if you can disgust your competitors, why not disgust them?
You must know that these two old foxes have been deliberately at odds with Stark Industries for many years.
Norman Osborne and Justin Hammer walked slowly in front of Zhou Ran and the others, and they directly found chairs and sat down.
Norman raised the wine glass in his hand, smiled, and praised without hesitation: "Hi, Tony, Jake, I'm so happy to meet you. It's my honor."
"By the way, when I came here just now, I read this morning's newspaper. The idea of the Dream Proposal is really great. We at Osborne Industries definitely support this matter. Should the three of us work together? Justin and I have the same idea."
Justin nodded and smiled: "Yes, helping more people realize their dreams is indeed what we, big industries and big entrepreneurs, should do."
After hearing this, Tony applauded and said with a smile: "That's great, this should be the best news I've heard recently. Our Stark Industries has prepared 10 billion in cash this time, and Osborne Industries He and Hammer Industries should do the same as us and each spend 10 billion in cash."
When Norman heard this, he took a deep breath and asked in shock: "Tony, it's really 10 billion in cash. Isn't this a bit too much?"
Zhou Ran pushed up his glasses and said with a smile: "Mr. Norman, if Osborne Industries and Hammer Industries join in this matter, then we at Stark Industries will not have to work so hard. You must know that this time in order to complete For this Dream Proposal project, we have negotiated a huge order with the military!"
After hearing this, Justin frowned, and the flesh on his face was trembling. He asked very nervously: "But didn't Stark Industries' official website say last month that it decided to reduce weapons again for the cause of peace?" Production?”
