Rise of an Empire

Howard Stark, world-famous rich man, genius, and arms dealer

Although he said that his reputation might be overshadowed by his son in a few decades, in today's era, everyone has to admit that this guy is definitely the smartest person in the world.

"Mr. Stark, I have long admired you." Conrad looked at the middle-aged man in his forties and bowed his head in salute.

This old boy is over 40 this year, but Tony Stark still has sperm in the end, which is really a bit shocking.

Even if the elite advocates late marriage and late childbearing, it doesn’t have to be so late.

According to memory, Howard won't have that little guy Tony until he is fifty years old.

Howard, who had a mustache, quickly said hello with a smile.

"You're welcome, Duke Wetting. Your name has been mentioned in my ears over the past two years."

Judging from the appearance, Howard Stark does not seem to be as handsome as his son. Although the two mustaches are still hanging firmly on his lips, the vicissitudes of his face show that he does look slightly older.

Of course, unlike Tony, who is born and enjoys the success, the Stark Group's current assets of nearly 10 billion and its status as the world's largest arms leader are all made possible by Howard Stark alone.

What's more, this old boy secretly founded a global intelligence agency like SHIELD. Even if he is indeed extremely intelligent, with so many burdens on him, it can be said that it is completely wishful thinking to maintain a good spirit. .

After the two exchanged greetings, they sat down respectively.

Although Howard and Claude both live in Manhattan and their homes are not far apart, this is the first time they have met so far.

After all, the old Conrad didn't want to show up to Howard at all, and although Howard was a little curious about Conrad, a rising star, his identity was here. If Conrad didn't come to visit, there was absolutely no way he could give up. Go get acquainted with a junior.

Howard and Tony both have exactly the same temper. Because their IQ is too high, their emotional intelligence is somewhat low. They basically look at people through their nostrils, and they offend a lot of people without being moved at all.

The reason why Conrad thought of visiting Howard this time was mainly because he remembered that something was about to happen.

That is, that old boy Anton Vanke will break up with Howard soon.

When he first came to this world, Conrad had considered recruiting Anton Vanke, but at that time he was just a little ant in front of the Stark Group and was not even qualified to negotiate terms. So I can only reluctantly give up my love.

And now

Although the capital of his people is still not comparable to that of the Stark Group, anyone who is working in the upper echelons now knows about his title as Duke Wetting's financial wizard, and no one dares to underestimate his ability.

Didn’t you realize that even a guy like Howard Stark, who has a higher level of ambition, is polite when meeting him?

"Duke Weting is here to visit, what's the matter?" If it were someone else meeting Conrad, they would definitely compliment each other first no matter what, but for Howard, he was too lazy to do those false things, so he just said Asked.

"I'm here this time because I have some technical problems. I want to ask Mr. Stark for help." Although he is jealous of the Ark reactor that the other party is about to develop, Conrad also knows that with the current production The conditions are simply impossible to develop.

Didn't you see that Howard Stark invented a new element to replace the rake element? Unfortunately, limited by the productivity of the current society, the result can only be hidden in the painting.

Social productivity is a step-by-step process. The upgrading of this thing requires a lot of manpower, material and financial resources. Although individual geniuses can speed up this process, it is simply wishful thinking to achieve it overnight.

Half a step ahead is a genius, one step ahead is a lunatic. This saying is no joke.

"Duke Wettin seems to be in finance. I don't know much about economics." Howard Stark picked up the coffee cup with some surprise, and the butler Jarvis standing next to him immediately refilled it for him.

"Actually, I'm not entirely in finance." Because Wanka Bank and Wanka Real Estate are currently doing well in Manhattan, when others mention Conrad, they think he is in finance or real estate.

"I have an industrial park in Brooklyn that I have been studying for three years." Conrad felt helpless and clapped his hands. Natasha took out the document from her bag and handed it to Howard.

"This is Miss Natasha, right? I've heard of you for a long time. You are indeed much more beautiful than the rumors say." Howard squinted his eyes and looked at the Black Widow, preparing to touch her wrist while receiving the documents.

But as soon as he stretched out his hand, Black Widow had already retracted it, allowing Howard to take advantage of it.

This old immortal

Seeing Howard teasing Black Widow in front of him, Conrad couldn't help but curse in his heart.

Although he knew that this old boy and his son both had super annoying personalities, doing such a dishonorable thing directly in front of him still refreshed Conrad's understanding of him.

After all, you are also a famous rich man in the world. As for you, you look like you have never seen a woman before.

"Ahem." Seeing that his teasing method failed, Howard cleared his throat, picked up the document in his hand, and began to read through it as if he was not affected at all.

It has to be said that if someone can become a playboy, that means they have an innate advantage. Looking at this face, even Conrad feels that he needs to practice for several more years before he can match it.

"Mobile communication equipment" Howard turned over the documents in his hand and said with interest.

"Why did Duke Wetting think of making this thing?"

"Home phones and car phones have gradually been unable to adapt to the faster and faster pace of life, so I think it is imperative to manufacture mobile phones." Conrad said casually.

"That's true. No wonder they all say that you are the young man with the best vision in the world. Now it seems that it does make sense." Howard nodded, showing his appreciation for Conrad.

It's just that your charitable tone, what kind of trouble are you trying to make?

"Jarvis, go to my laboratory and bring up Experiment No. 362." Howard ordered the butler as he placed the document on the table next to him.

"Okay, Master." Compared to Howard's condescending and unpleasant attitude, his butler Jarvis seemed much more pleasing to the eye.