"I really don't understand what you are thinking. Do you know how many documents I have to deal with every day? Hundreds and thousands of them. Why do you have to drag me to attend the Monaco Grand Prix?"

"Don't be like this, beautiful boss, didn't you book this trip for me in the first place? And how can there be any reason for the company CEO not to show up at this time?"

Faced with Pepper's obvious mental anxiety, Tony did not comfort him.

On the contrary, he didn't seem to care too much, and he still went his own way and enjoyed the brandy in the glass.

"I really regret helping you make this damn itinerary."

"Come on, honey, just think of it as a trip to Europe."

"..."

Leni, sitting on the other side of Stark's private jet, saw all of this.

In fact, she knew clearly the purpose of Tony's trip to Europe. She was familiar with the plot and understood Tony's physical condition, and she had long expected such a day.

Leni was even there when she made the itinerary plan, and Tony asked her how much time she had afterward.

Leni gave the answer sincerely:

"If you give up using the steel suit, my alchemy potion will be enough for you to live the rest of your life smoothly.

But if you continue to be your Iron Man, I'm afraid you won't get to spend Christmas with Pepper this year. "

To this, Tony's answer was a long silence and a pretending to be calm smile.

After that, the two never talked about it again, but Leni understood.

Now, everything this guy is doing is to deal with his own funeral. He actually knows the tragedy of death from palladium poisoning better than anyone else.

It's not like they haven't tried before, Tony once locked himself in the basement for a week.

Tried every element in the periodic table, but still couldn't find a replacement for palladium.

"When are you going to tell her?"

There was still a long time before the flight. Taking advantage of Pepper getting up to rest, Leni sat down opposite Tony.

"I have no idea……"

Tony put down his wine glass. Facing the woman in front of him, it was rare for him to put down all his burdens and not hide himself.

Even if the time the two get together is still short.

"Things are not irreversible yet. I will help you find a suitable thoracic surgeon through SHIELD channels. I am also looking for an improvement plan for the [Da Vinci Robot]. The problem is not unsolvable..."

Tony said nothing, but took out the lighter-sized blood analyzer from his arms and pressed his right thumb on it.

Palladium poisoning: 54%

Leni couldn't talk anymore. Only a few days had passed since the last time she used alchemical potion to relieve the pain, and the palladium poisoning in Tony's body had once again exceeded half.

I'm afraid it will only get worse if this continues.

Taking out a few [Remy's Aid] crystals from the void, Leni spoke softly:

"Next, you must reduce the frequency of wearing steel armor, and use an alchemy crystal as soon as possible after wearing it, otherwise one day..."

Before Leni could finish her words, Tony took one of the crystals and slapped it on his chest.

"I know clearly that I don't want to see that old guy so soon."

Putting the remaining crystals and the blood analyzer into his arms, Tony sat back on the chair and looked out the hanging window.

"Na...Natalie, that's her name, right? Did you ask her to go to Monaco in advance?"

"Well, by the way, let's take a look at her abilities. So far, she looks pretty good."

Seeing that the other party was not very interested, Leni simply took out a tea set from the void and boiled a pot of hot water in the kitchen behind.

"You recruited her because of her ability, right? Because she knows Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?"

After warming the pot and washing the cup, I took out the collected Wuyishan Golden Eyebrows, soaked it in a pot, and let it rest for a while.

"Happy is fine as a driver, but if you want to protect Pepper personally, Natalie is more suitable than him."

Noticing Leni's movements, driven by curiosity, Tony focused his attention on the other party's hands again.

"She's not a nice person."

Under Tony's puzzled gaze, Leni slowly poured out the freshly brewed tea and refilled it with hot water.

"I can see that, so let her stay with me for now. What do you think of her?"

The rich and warm aroma of tea gradually rose, making Tony twitch his nostrils.

Although he didn't understand why the other party threw away the first pot of tea, since Leni didn't say anything, he didn't bother to ask.

"Brilliant and unfathomable."

Leni said eight words in Chinese, which made Tony a little confused.

"What did you say? Is this Chinese?"

Pour the brewed tea into the cup, and the soft tea aroma instantly fills the entire space.

Leni pushed the tea cup towards the other party and extended her hand to invite him to taste it.

"It means that she is very capable, but she also knows how to hide herself. She is a woman whose heart it is difficult for you to get into."

Tony, who had never eaten pork but had seen pigs running around, picked up the teacup and put it in front of his nose and took a sniff.

He inhaled all the tea fragrance into his lungs and then raised his eyebrows.

"Oh? You think so? This piqued my interest."

Tony took a sip of tea and then drank it all.

For a Westerner like him who is not very used to drinking hot water, tea is definitely a novel attempt.

"Tea can relieve hangovers and refresh your mind, but drinking too much can easily make you unable to sleep, just like coffee."

Leni added a glass to hers and savored it slowly.

"But I like wine, not coffee."

Tony put the tea cup down, and leaned back again without any intention of letting Leni add any more.

Once you've tried something novel and it doesn't suit you, then do what you should do.

"I hope so."

Two days ago——

"Did she really recruit you as her personal assistant?"

Leni glanced at Natasha sitting in the passenger seat.

The other party was now wearing a smart female professional attire, which was far more feminine than him.

"Well, it's quite sudden, but it's also expected."

Natasha straightened her somewhat loose hair.

"Think about it, I'm afraid that guy won't be able to walk once he sees you."

Leni still has some understanding of Tony's character, and this guy has only recently restrained himself when it comes to desire.

"Maybe, but didn't you say that Stark might not survive long if he uses the Iron Suit again? That guy probably plans to let me follow Pepper Potts in the future to protect her."

Leni was a little surprised when she said this. She really didn't expect this aspect.

Having read the original novel, she always felt that Tony wanted Natasha to be her personal assistant no matter what, so that she could have a kiss.

But after Natasha's reminder, combined with Tony's current situation, maybe this is the truth.

"Then what are you going to do next?"

"Let nature take its course. There's nothing wrong with being a personal assistant. It's easier than being a spy. And it will also make it easier for me to get to know Tony Stark."

"That's true, but why didn't that guy Lu Dan let me do Tony's evaluation report? Based on his past behavior, shouldn't he have arranged for me to do it?"

Natasha smiled slightly and pretended that she did not hear Leni's rude name for a certain Mr. Director.

"The reason is simply because you are part of the assessment."

Hearing this, Leni slammed her foot on the brakes in shock, causing the cars following behind to honk a series of horns.

"What did you say?"

"Easy! Stay safe!"

The sudden sudden stop caught Natasha off guard, and she hurriedly calmed the excitement of those around her.

"This is what Nick Fury means. If you miss, go find him. Don't drag me with you."

After taking a few deep breaths, Leni started the car again.

"So that braised egg head still doesn't trust me?"

"Didn't you already guess it all?"

Natasha slowly reached out and grasped the passenger roof armrest. She was a little worried about her own safety.

"Tsk, that means he has already expected that I would ask you this question."

"Nick Fury is a man who never trusts anyone, not even Hill and Coulson. He never fully trusts anyone."

Leni thought about it and felt that it was natural.

Anyone who has witnessed the ability of the Skrulls to imitate and transform will be suspicious of those around them.

Coupled with Lu Dantou's status as the head of the secret service, it makes sense that he would do this.

"Then you answered like this because he meant it?"

Natasha was noncommittal.

"Damn Braised Eggman, sooner or later I will make him beg me, beg me to help him, sooner or later!"

Leni cursed fiercely and recorded Nick Fury again in the system's memo.

"I hope so..."

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