Tony Stark was a man of status. In fact, everyone present was a man of status.
The upper class relied on their hypocritical faces to live. At some point, their faces were their most precious wealth. Of course, Saber's appearance was very clever. This embarrassing scene for Tony didn't fall into the eyes of anyone other than the few people present.
But even so, the New York playboy's cheeks still turned red.
It wasn't a big deal to flirt with a girl in a public place like this. Maybe she would laugh and help him resolve it. But if he was a married man, and the woman's husband was right next to him, it would be a scandal.
Tony was now only glad that there were no reporters around. But don't expect him to apologize. He was an extremely self-centered and wanton guy. It was already amazing that he was embarrassed.
He put on his sunglasses and pretended that he didn't see anything. Then, he walked forward with the other old men, introducing the new weapons on both sides of the road. After they left, Seiber's face twitched, and he said gently to Agent Plum, "I'm sorry, Agent Plum.
"Honey, can you let go of me? It really hurts. "
Agent Plum glared at him, snorted, and turned to leave. But Saber didn't leave. He looked at the gadgets placed around him with interest. Some of them were very interesting to him. But considering the nature of this weapons exhibition, neither Tony Stark nor Justin Hammer would be interested in a guy who wasn't worth a penny. So, he rolled his eyes and an idea came to him.
He turned back to the car, took out his phone, opened his contact list, and dialed a number.
A few seconds later, Lucius's voice entered his ear.
"What's the matter? Saber, did you have a good trip in New York? "
"Uh, it was terrible … Okay, let's not talk about me. I'm at the secret weapons exhibition held by Stark Industries and Hammer Industries. Do you need some first-hand information?"
Saber quickly said, "I can try to get some for you."
Lucius was silent for a few seconds. He was probably looking for a quiet place. Judging from the background noise, he was probably in a meeting. After Mr. Earl was unfortunately buried in the fire, Lucius had been promoted to executive officer by Bruce, who had regained power. He was now very busy.
"Hammer Industries' technology level is average, and they can't compare to us in high-end industries, but if it's Stark Enterprises, I'm a little interested."
Lucius's voice became serious. "But we're not arms dealers, so if it's convenient for you, I need some information about machinery, engines, and engines. It would be best if you can get the real thing. Wayne Industries and Stark Industries didn't have much contact before, and Obadiah Stane is a very difficult person to deal with. He won't cooperate with his competitors so easily. Speaking of which, what do you plan to do?"
"Give me a temporary position as long as I can represent Wayne Industries. I'm more interested in a few gadgets, and we'll each take what we need."
Saber smiled like a chicken thief. As he spoke, his eyes never left Saber. When he realized that Lucius was thinking, Saber added, "Right, Tony Stark is the only one left.
"Right, there's only Tony Stark here now. That Obediah Stane isn't here. I just had some contact with Tony. I think I have a great advantage."
A few seconds later, Lucius's voice was heard.
"Then do it, Manager Hawk of Wayne Industries' European Weapons Research Institute. If he needs an exchange, I think the armor you carry with you is very suitable. It's almost the best your research institute can produce. By the way, remember to tell him that it's a reduced version. If he's interested, he's welcome to come to Gotham for a face-to-face discussion."
"Will that thing work?"
Lucius finally made up his mind, but Saber sang a different tune. He said gloomily, "An armor that can't even block bullets. I don't think Tony is an idiot."
"You bastard! You don't know shit! "
Hearing that his proud work was being questioned, Lucius directly swore. "Do you really think that armor worth millions can be obtained so easily? The most precious thing about it is its design concept, you crude! For ordinary people, with such armor, their combat power can be increased by three to five times. Not everyone is like you and Bruce! And a bulletproof version has been developed, but don't think I'll give it to you for free this time! Bastard! "
Lucius gasped and said confidently, "Go ahead.
If the genius of the Stagg Family isn't an idiot, he'll see the value of the armor! "
A few minutes later, Saber walked to Tony Stark, who was sitting on the side drinking tea with the old men. He coughed lightly and attracted everyone's attention. Tony's gaze became unnatural under his sunglasses, but Saber didn't mention the embarrassing matter just now. Instead, he spoke in English with a pure London accent.
"Mr. Tony, is it? Can you give me a few minutes to talk about some cooperation? "
Those who could enter today's weapons exhibition were all trustworthy people who had been approved by the Department of Defense. Therefore, although Tony didn't know Saber's identity, he still showed an apologetic smile to the other old generals. He followed Saber to the stairs on the side. Saber put aside the cane in his hand and extended his hand to Tony, who was looking at him suspiciously.
"Wayne Industries, European Weapons Research Institute, Saber Hawke, greetings to you. Good afternoon, Mr. Tony."
Looking at his outstretched hand, Tony didn't immediately shake it. Instead, he took out a small silver-white phone from his pocket and quickly tapped on it. After a few seconds, he hacked into the central office of Wayne Industries and saw Saber's photo and his position.
It was exactly the same as what this guy said.
Tony was relieved. He took off his sunglasses and showed a standard smile on his face. He planned to reach out and shake Saber's hand, but Saber coldly snorted and arrogantly retracted his hand. It seemed that he was provoked by Tony's actions.
"You shouldn't be the one who should be angry, Mr. Saber."
This time, Tony didn't lose his temper. This young man with an outstanding temperament wasn't as arrogant and unruly as the outside world made him out to be. His superior IQ gave him enough wisdom to deal with all kinds of unexpected situations. He said with a bright face.
"Let's not talk about the embarrassing scene just now … Okay, okay, I admit that some of my actions to your wife were indeed impolite, but to be honest, I don't remember inviting Wayne Industries to this exhibition, or … Are you actually here with a special purpose?"
Facing Tony Stark's question, Saber's face showed a touch of embarrassment. After seeing this embarrassment, Tony immediately knew what was going on. He extended his left hand to Saber and made a "please" gesture.
"This is not the place to talk. Come with me. I'm very interested in cooperating with Wayne Industries in certain fields. When I was a student, I also heard the report of your company's chief designer, Mr. Lucius, on the" Future Development of Machinery and Intelligence ". I have to say, it was an extremely wonderful report."
Tony led the way as he chattered away. Seiber's initial indifference slowly turned into interest. When they finally reached the room, the two of them were already engaged in a heated discussion.
However, if one were to analyze it carefully, they would realize that it was often Tony who raised questions and hypotheses, while Seiber would only give a few symbolic comments. Seiber's image as a quiet researcher who wasn't good at socializing was almost perfect. Coupled with the disguise of his identity, the young Tony didn't realize Seiber's true level.
After all, Tony was just a young man. He was more successful than 95% of his peers, but he was still a young man.
"I'll make a long story short."
Cyber sat on the sofa and went straight to the topic. "Some time ago, a weapon designed by Wayne Industries' European branch was hijacked by terrorists. This incident put the entire group in a very passive position, especially for designers like us. We just returned to the helm of the Wayne family, and we need to improve to prove our strength. This is also the reason why I'm here."
He crossed his legs and glanced at Tony Stark, who was sitting across from him and leaning back on the sofa, looking extremely comfortable, before he added, "Don't worry.
"Of course, Wayne Industries has always wanted to establish some kind of cooperation with Stark Industries, the overlord of the military industry. Unfortunately, Mr. Stane doesn't seem to care about this kind of alliance …"
Saying this, Seiber revealed a mysterious smile.
"You know how much effort it took me to find out about this exhibition. I need a cooperation environment that won't be disturbed by Mr. Stane. In order to prove my sincerity, I even brought a sample of the latest combat system designed by Mr. Lucius and manufactured in Europe."
If this was a professional business negotiation, Seiber wouldn't have revealed his trump card at the beginning. However, he had to shorten the conversation to prevent himself from being exposed. His words successfully piqued Tony Stark's interest. The playboy straightened his back, and his eyes were burning with the fire of research. He was a genius designer, and in this aspect, his thirst for knowledge was astonishing.
"Where is the sample?"
Tony asked anxiously. However, when he saw Seiber's expression, he knew that he had taken the bait. Revealing his desire too early was a mistake that a smart hunter would never make. Now that the situation was clear, Seiber had something that he was interested in, so he let out a sigh of relief.
"Well, Mr. Saber, I admit that I'm very interested in the stuff in your hands. Tell me, what do you want?"
Before Saber could speak, Tony stretched out another finger and shook it.
"I'll say in advance that this is just a private transaction between the two of us. Although I feel sorry for some of Stane's actions, at least in terms of business, Stane is much better than me. I won't object to his decision."
"Okay, okay."
Saber had a trace of "regret" on his face again. He moved his ten fingers, seeming nervous and conflicted. Finally, he stretched out his hand and knocked on the glass table in front of him.
"I need some machinery, engines, and engines of equal value in exchange. In addition, I just walked around the venue. Most of the weapons are outdated, but I'm very interested in a few of them. I need them in real life!"
Seiber emphasized the words "of equal value", and when he mentioned the word "outdated", there was a hint of disdain on his face. Even though he wasn't a professional, he knew how to imitate a real researcher.
"That's impossible! You're asking for too much! "
Tony rejected Saber's request and even stood up agitatedly. "If I really agree, I'll become a traitor to Stark Industries! Will I betray my family? "
"Hey! Hey, wait a minute! Wait a minute! "
Saber stretched out his hand and said slowly, "Didn't we agree that this is a private transaction? I'm not asking you to produce a finished product from Stark Industries. As far as I know, Mr. Tony himself is a very talented designer. Mr. Lucius has a very high opinion of you. To be honest, I don't think the products produced by Stark Industries will be much better than those produced by Wayne Industries … "
Bang!
Saber tapped the table hard with his fingers. He raised his head and narrowed his eyes at Tony, who had quieted down.
"Design concepts, inspiration, sparks of wisdom … For people like us, these are the most important and precious things, aren't they?"
This was clearly a slightly modified version of what Lucius had scolded him with, but it had to be said that this sentence had indeed moved Tony. As a genius designer, he was very touched by Saber's words. After a moment, he raised his head cautiously.
"If that's the case, I'm afraid I'll only produce some immature designs …"
"It's okay!"
Seiber agreed immediately. He bared his teeth. "I can show you the samples first. I won't ask for your designs immediately. In fact, Mr. Lucius told me that he'll come to New York in secret soon. He's the one you want to make the deal with! All I need is a few exhibits to take back to Europe for research. I have to say, your talent in weapon design is enough to make me go crazy with jealousy! "
It turned out that geniuses liked to be praised, especially by a "peer." Tony's smile immediately grew wider. He proudly pointed to the other side of the booth.
"Mr. Saber, didn't you go to Hammer Industries' booth to take a look? They have a lot of new weapons too. "
Seiber stood up, and a look of disdain appeared on his face.
"My time is precious. I don't have time to waste on that rubbish, Hammer … Haha …"
"Hahaha, I'm starting to like you, Mr. Saber. You have a pair of real eyes. Let's go. Let me see Mr. Lucius' work."
Tony laughed and patted Saber's shoulder. He rubbed his hands together, looking a little impatient. Saber returned to his indifferent appearance. He followed Tony out of the room with a smile. In fact, until now, he didn't even know who Hammer was.
But at the very least, he knew that Hammer and Tony were competitors, and that was enough. The fastest way to become friends with someone was to fight against an opponent with them, wasn't it?
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