Tony descended from the sky, embracing Pepper next to a bewildered Happy, then flew to the rooftop, with a dozen dismantled robot soldiers exploding behind them, like blooming fireworks! In truth, even if Tony hadn't flown with Pepper, it would have been fine, after all, Kurohane had given instructions. Happy had already taken Pepper to a safe place, surrounded by a dense circle of police, not a single robot ruin nearby, the explosion couldn't even reach them!
Pepper's mental state was on the verge of collapse. Ever since Tony's trip to the Middle East, he returned and became strange, meeting Kurohane, this overly righteous oddball. The Russian-style rescue methods opened her eyes, followed by wave after wave of death traps targeting Tony, and each time she was dragged into them. Tony also hid his palladium poisoning from her, even appointing her as the new CEO of Stark Industries. She truly couldn't take it anymore!
Tony reached out and took off his helmet, which clattered and rolled far across the ground. After a lengthy conversation, he appeased Pepper's frustrations, the two embracing tightly, kissing passionately!
"Do they look like two seals fighting over a drink?"
"No, Tony's neck isn't that long!"
"That's not right either, Pepper has a good figure, not round like a seal!"
Three voices, two male and one female, suddenly appeared, startling the two 'seals', like middle schoolers caught secretly dating. But Tony didn't rush to distance himself from his girlfriend like those irresponsible bad kids. Instead, like a true man, he protected Pepper behind him. Using the dim ambient light, Tony and Pepper spotted the three gossips, namely Kurohane, Natasha, and Rhodes, who were almost invisible in the darkness due to his skin color!
Kurohane first used a portal to return to Hammer Industries, and had a 'friendly' exchange with Natasha, easily persuading the somewhat angry Natasha with his fist, and then opened another portal to find Rhodes. The three had only just met less than three seconds when they saw Tony descend from the sky with Pepper. The three spectators watched calmly for a long time, only interrupting when the two started kissing.
"When did you three get here?" Tony asked, experienced and knowledgeable, this small scene didn't scare him at all. He looked at the three smirking faces with a normal expression. Rhodes shrugged, which showed he was being wronged!
"The three of us arrived first."
"Tony and Pepper, personally I have no opinion on you two dating." Kurohane felt it was time to get down to business, pointing towards the fiery glow inside the Stark Expo and saying, "Although I am a shareholder of Stark Industries, we must fulfill our social responsibilities. The medical expenses and compensation for injured personnel, as well as the damage caused to the scene and surrounding areas, and all the negative impacts caused by this unrest, must all be resolved."
"I understand your point, but the culprit this time isn't our Stark Industries, right?" Pepper poked her head out from behind Tony, looking at Kurohane with some questions, not comprehending the intention behind his actions. "We're also victims, all this should be compensated by Hammer Industries!"
According to Kurohane's method, their Stark Industries would bear some responsibilities that weren't theirs. This approach was not very practical in the United States, everyone just tried to make more money!
"All losses will be paid first by Stark Industries, and we will proactively clarify the entire story, then use the power of public opinion to build momentum, directly stating that the United States government and Hammer Industries colluded to harm taxpayers. Tony has the best legal team in the United States, at that time we can sue the United States government and Hammer Industries together!"
As soon as Kurohane finished speaking, Tony's eyes lit up, he grabbed Kurohane's hand, and slapped him firmly on the shoulder, the clash of steel and muscle making a resounding thud. "You boy are truly a genius! This way, we won't be responsible for the accident that originally happened at the Stark Expo, and we also gain the trust and sympathy of all civilians. Our new phone won't even need much promotion, just mentioning it will make it sell like hotcakes! As for the money we've already paid, we can get it back, although it might take longer, compared to our sales volume and skyrocketing stock price, that little money is nothing! This is too cost-effective!!!"
Tony was extremely satisfied with Kurohane's suggestion, he was someone who truly knew how to do business. How could such a person work in a rigid organization like S.H.I.E.L.D.? He should be the Head of the Planning Department at Stark Industries!
Kurohane shook his head, clearly stating his position, "I didn't think about those things afterwards, I just know that more than one or two people were injured today, quite a few roads and vehicles were damaged, and the entire exhibition venue needs to be repaired or rebuilt. When we have the ability, we must take responsibility, only then will society believe in us, the superheroes!"
"Alright, I'll quickly secure the vehicle repair and building reconstruction business, and make another profit!" Tony chimed in, a sly smile on his face.
Kurohane was dumbfounded. This country is truly finished! Capitalists like Tony only see opportunities to get rich! Meanwhile, the poor can only lie on the streets and cry!
"Forget it, there's nothing more to say to someone like you who should be hanging from a lamp post. I'm heading back first." Kurohane felt a little desperate, feeling that his own power was truly limited. Or... should I become the leader of HYDRA and start a grand revolution?! Sounds like a good idea! At least, no need to worry about HYDRA's loyalty, they're all battle-tested and brainwashed soldiers! What kind of talent does Alexander Pierce have, and when can he lead HYDRA to greatness again? However, my persona is a big problem, a HYDRA head with a righteous heart?! Who would believe that! But Kurohane felt he didn't take the wrong path, even if it's HYDRA, he could just create a New HYDRA when the time comes! Cover up, must cover up!
Ding-a-ling~~~
As Kurohane prepared to leave with Natasha, his phone rang. After answering the call, Nick Fury's voice emerged in Kurohane's ear, "Kurohane, Agent Coulson is in New Mexico, and has found a hammer that no one can lift, are you interested in watching it? If so, just contact him directly."
"Yes!" Kurohane replied.