Brand Master [Comprehensive Yingmei]

The representative sent by Stark Industries to attend the dinner was actually Tony Stark himself, which was beyond Vera's expectation.

But seeing this more arrogant than anyone else sitting next to him with a big thorny mustache, talking to himself and hugging her in his arms, and then Justin Hammer who was sitting opposite suddenly looked constipated, and the corner of Vera's mouth curled up, Simply leaning submissively in Tony's arms.

By the way, move your fingers and secretly send a signal to Zhenglian outside the banquet hall:

"Flash don't come here, you are not needed here."

Barry, who didn't even have a chance to play:?

It's not fair!Vera, you lost me without even using it! ! ?

"...Come on, late man."

Hal glanced at his friend coolly, and looked at Bruce and Clark who had been silent all the time, "Are we going to let Stark's arms dealer get close to Vera?"

Green Lantern still remembers the old grievances that the Stark Group joined forces with other arms dealers behind the scenes to bring Zhenglian down, so he was completely worried about letting Vera and Stark get along.

"It's not up to us to decide."

Clark said calmly, "Since Vera said so, it proves that she has her own plan, and we don't need to make trouble."

This simple answer caused several people present to turn their heads to look at Clark at the same time, with surprised eyes. Even Bruce gave him a sideways glance, as if he was very surprised that Clark could say such a thing.

——It’s really hard to see, with a bad temper and impulsiveness like Superman, he can still calmly persuade Green Lantern when facing matters related to Vera Senna.

"……Hey!"

After understanding the deep meaning hidden in everyone's eyes, even Superman couldn't help but have black lines all over his head. He moved his lips, trying to explain something, but in the end he closed his mouth with a helpless expression on his face.

Well, given his personality, he might be so impulsive that he ran over instead of Barry, but that was before.

Having been with Vera for so long, and having been in the workplace of Sterling Cooper Company for several months, if he was as reckless and naive as before, Mary would have fired him mercilessly.

After working in an advertising company as an assistant to the director, and seeing all kinds of messy, angry and bloody things, Clark's temper has long been less impulsive than before.

Even though he said so, he still pulled up all his energy and put all his attention on Vera. The others even pricked up their ears and paid attention to Stark's voice while listening to the voice from the communicator. action.

It is conceivable that what extraordinary things this pink mustache has done... Hehe.

All members of Zhenglian are watching you!

However, to everyone's surprise, Vera and Tony Stark, who were supposed to be on opposing sides...instead, got along very harmoniously.

These two people leaned against each other and sat on the sofa with an intimate attitude. They had already attracted countless attentions. At least Bruce noticed that Francis' face was ugly for a moment...then the two were still singing and singing in unison against Hammer .

"The Hanmer Group has been working on an optimized version of the TE III missile not long ago."

Tony took off the sunglasses with the X on it, his eyes slanted towards Justin, and he pretended to sigh:

"It's a pity that you announced the failure of the development due to an algorithm error that could not be imported, but I have to say-Mr. Hammer's preparations before approaching the girl are so bad, the failure of the missile development is probably a matter of course."

The TEⅢ missile is a new type of weapon developed by Tony a year ago, and the Stark Group has obtained an order from the military. It was pitted.

It was also at that time that Hanmer Industries began to develop this weapon independently, but unfortunately, after a year, it failed to even reproduce it.

Originally, he was ridiculed by many arms dealers because of this matter, but now the Lord dared to bring it up as if nothing had happened, Hanmer was so angry that his heartbeat was unsteady, and he almost wanted to jump up on the spot, picked up the ashtray and took Tony Star Ke smashed his head and broke his blood.

It's that bastard Stark again!It's him again!

He robbed Hammer Industry's order, robbed his seller, and now he dares to cut off a woman? !

Just when Hammer's face was distorted and he was about to get angry, Vera actually spoke immediately, making amends for Tony:

"I'm sorry, Mr. Hammer—Tony is used to being outspoken, and you know that geniuses are always a little out of touch. As one of his few friends, please be more considerate."

Outspoken = speak the truth.

Genius not gregarious = You, a guy who frequently goes to various dinner parties to socialize, has no talent for developing weapons.

Be more considerate as a friend = He only said this when he treated you as a friend, so Tony can speak freely, and you can’t be angry with him, otherwise it’s not generous.

One word, triple meaning, shameless anomaly!

Hammer, who was already furious, was forced to tremble all over his body, his fingers were shaking like he had Parkinson's, and he was so angry that his brain was congested and he had difficulty breathing:

"You, you two—!"

"Ok?"

"what happened?"

Vera and Tony, who were sitting across from each other, asked at the same time.

In front of Hammer, the two bastards opened their eyes wide at the same time, and at the same time showed that expression of innocence to the extreme, at the same time tilted their heads, and at the same time pulled the corners of their mouths at Hammer, their smiles were exactly the same shameless:

"Justin, it's just a joke, don't take it seriously."

"Mr. Hammer, you don't really want to argue with Tony, do you? No way?"

Hammer, who was stunned and speechless: "..."

Grass, a pair of dogs and men——!

Tony Stark has always been domineering and unscrupulous with his financial resources and intelligence. He has won the "Most Wanted Boss" award from his assistant Miss Potts countless times.

Vera Senna has always been keen on tightrope walking, relying on her talent and IQ to rub everyone on the ground. She has won the "Most Desperate Boss" award from her assistant Miss Mary countless times.

At this moment, the most frightening thing for Potts and Mary finally happened—the two bastard bosses who were secretly scolded by the assistant finally got together, and the lethality they caused was comparable to nuclear weapons.

The two immediately sang together and chased after Hanmer, making each other's face green.

Vera, gently comforting: "What do you care about the rumors and gossips created by a group of shameless villains who are like chasing mosquitoes and flies? They just keep jumping around and playing tricks behind their backs. Those who should rise will still rise and succeed." will still succeed—do you not, Mr. Hammer?"

——This is the second commendation meeting of Zhenglian, and Francis has come here with me on his arm. He still can't see the situation clearly and wants to threaten me?Dare I ask how many catties you have?

Tony, with a look of surprise on his face: "What? Someone actually laughed at your failure behind your back? What kind of failure is optimization to be broken? Don't worry, as your friend, I will definitely help you to clarify!"

——Hammer Industry Come on, let's continue to develop the weapons I made a year ago, it doesn't matter, I support you to improve and optimize!Anyway, it is old and dilapidated from a year ago.

Double, double, absolute, kill!

The Zhenglian Superheroes outside the banquet hall watched as Hammer almost hid his face and burst into tears under the attack of Vera and Tony Stark.

Although he didn't really run away crying, but from the way he was so angry, trembling all over, and stumbling away, it is estimated that it will be difficult for this person to adjust his mentality before going out to socialize.

Zhenglianzhong: "..."

Francis, who watched silently: "..."

The strong man Justin Hammer was gone forever and sacrificed with honor. All the people observing the movement here turned their heads in unison, pretending not to see this sad and pitiful scene.

All of them knew that Tony Stark was a thorn in the side, but they never expected that the combination of this thorn and the woman Vera Senna would be a perfect combination of cheapness, and there is nothing better than these two More nasty guy.

And it's not only annoying, but also troublesome-they really have nothing to do with Tony Stark and Vera Senna.

Turning a blind eye to the complex gazes from around him, Tony, who had long been used to being stared at openly and secretly by everyone, clicked his tongue twice, and looked at Hanmer who was running away in anger, showing a happy expression.

Therefore, he was not in a hurry to leave, but suggested to Vera:

"It's too stuffy here, how about going outside to breathe?"

If Tony's behavior before could still be considered as his dislike for Hammer, then as soon as he uttered these words now, Vera immediately knew the reason for this person's visit.

She smiled slightly and followed Tony to stand up. The two of them held their wine glasses and left the dinner grandly under the surprised eyes of everyone.

Zhenglianzhong:? ? ?

In late autumn, the bright moon hangs high.

The two walked out of the noisy and warm banquet hall, and as soon as they opened the glass door, the cold wind blew in, and their impetuous minds suddenly cleared up.

Walking slowly along the dark path and through the promenade, Willa and Tony once again resumed their previous polite estrangement. "Voice.

Under the moonlight, the two shadows, one in front and one behind, elongate deeply and shallowly, and slowly become the same row in the constant change of direction.

Under the steps of Jacqueline Kennedy's garden, Tony didn't care about the expensive suit he was wearing, and sat by the flowerbed without looking dirty at all.

Since the steps in the garden are about one meter high, even if Tony is sitting, he is about the same height as Vera.

He put the wine glass aside, raised his hand and dialed his watch.

I don't know what he did. Everyone in Zhenglian, who was observing the movement in the garden through the bug on Vera's body, only heard a few indistinct electronic sounds from Vera's side, and then there was no response. , as if blocked by something.

Hal was surprised: "Stark has a device to shield the bug."

"It doesn't matter."

Clark twitched his mouth and moved his ears, "I can still hear it."

Although there is some doubt that the device on Tony Stark can block Batman's equipment, but fortunately Vera is still within Clark's hearing ability-this probably didn't even occur to Tony himself.

After nonchalantly blocking the (possibly existing) listening device on Vera, Tony picked up the champagne again, took a sip, and pointed at Vera.

"Miss Senna."

Under the moonlight, the man's expression was half a smile, and his tone was lazy: "Is this the second time?"

From Tony's point of view, this is the second time he's saved Vera.

The first time was at the press conference a year ago. At that time, it was Potts' request. Afterwards, Vera pretended to ask Mary to send a gift in return.

At that time, it could be said to be a trivial matter, and Tony himself didn't care.

But a year later, when the secret of Vera's work for the Justice League was exposed, and everyone either avoided it or made things difficult for them, Tony Stark, who was obviously the representative of the arms dealer group, dared to help her like this, That's not a "small favor".

——This can be said to be on the side of Zhenglian in front of the political and business circles of the United States, as Tony Stark.

This was simply a resounding slap in the face of the group of big arms dealers.

Just by imagining it, one can guess that the group of people in the banquet hall is about to explode. Vera looked up at Tony, and lowered her voice:

"May I ask... why you did this?"

"No reason."

Tony blinked, and tilted his head like a childish child, "I'm happy."

It is a joke to expect a person who is already reckless to consider the overall situation.

As he said that, dissatisfaction suddenly appeared on the man's indifferent and indifferent face: "Hey! It seems that you haven't thanked me yet?"

He was considered a hero to save the beauty just now, right?Why is the woman in front of her still indifferent?

"Thank you for saving me, Mr. Stark."

Vera said quickly without hesitation, her attitude was sincere and sincere, and she didn't give Tony a chance to mess around at all:

"Now can I say why?"

Tony, who never expected Vera to thank him at the speed of light: "... Tsk!"

He took a sip of champagne angrily, paused, and couldn't help but ask back depressedly:

"You usually talk to your party A like this?"

"I see."

From the man's complaints, she got a glimpse of the other party's intentions, Vera raised her eyebrows slightly, and shook her head helplessly:

"Mr. Stark, I refused your company's invitation not because of Zhenglian. What's more, I am just helping out, and I have no employment relationship with superheroes."

As soon as Vera's words fell, the glass suddenly made a clear and crisp collision sound.

She raised her head and saw Tony's face that was caught off guard and looked a little surprised.

The man with a frivolous attitude didn't withdraw all his attention until Vera said this.

He frowned, narrowed his eyes slightly, and looked at Vera with interest gradually:

"This is not a small matter of helping out, Missy."

With the help of his relationship with the government and his strong investigative capabilities, Tony Stark has already investigated Vera's life background. Combined with the public opinion turmoil that Obadiah was temporarily unlucky a year ago, guess It is not difficult to find out what Vera has done in it.

Thinking of Obadiah's distressed and unlucky appearance at that time, the corners of Tony's mouth curled up, his body leaned forward, and his caramel-colored eyes met Vera's directly, with a strange and charming look:

"So—why, Vanessa?"

This gentle question, the moment it was spoken, was lost in the sound of the wind and disappeared lightly.

And only Vera could see the man's original intention from this question, which was so soft that it was almost inaudible.

In the dark garden, Tony Stark seemed to have completely given up that cynical, flamboyant and frivolous smile, his handsome face was expressionless, and in those big caramel-colored eyes, apart from pure confusion, Besides, nothing.

— nothing, nothing.

He stared at her.

That gaze, like the farewell at the press conference a year ago, was a barren desert.

"No reason."

Vera also imitated Tony and tilted her head, and said calmly, "I am willing."

Tony: "..."

After a while, a burst of shocking laughter suddenly broke out.

Tony covered his mouth, his shoulders trembled uncontrollably, as if he had encountered something funny:

"Yes, as long as you're willing--puff hahahaha! Miss, do you know that your "I'm willing" will reduce the profit of the entire arms industry by a few points this year?"

Seeing the man laughing so hard that tears were about to come out, and not caring that "I" was also the one suffering from the loss of interests, Vera asked nonchalantly:

"Oh, do I need to call Obadiah to apologize?"

By saying this, she was actually implicitly admitting that she was responsible for the incident a year ago, that she was the one who cheated Obadiah, and that she was the one who used Obadiah to rectify Zhenglian's name.

With a "poof", Tony fell down laughing again.

In his pair of empty eyes, it seems that an unspeakable joy and happiness surged up just now, his eyes are shining, even tears are about to burst out of laughter:

"That's not necessary-hahahaha! Don't worry, I will help you keep a secret, dear Vanessa baby."

In a few words, Tony revealed his thoughts at once.

—He actually knows everything.

In the eyes of outsiders, Tony Stark is only good at inventing weapons, knows nothing about company management, and doesn't care about mundane affairs. He is not only an idiot in life, but also has a very low EQ.

It is estimated that even the other shareholders of Stark Industries would think that if Obadiah hadn't supported the company, the entire Stark Industries would have been closed down by Tony's random command.

But actually?

He understands everything, he sees better than anyone else.

He knew why the arms group targeted the Justice League, he knew how much Vera had paid for it, and he knew what he was doing.

——People who are drunk and dreaming are always sober.

This man has always known what Obadiah did to Zhenglian behind his back and joined hands with other arms dealers, but he just didn't care about it, and he didn't bother to care about it.

But now, he made a sudden move.

"Obadiah has been unlucky long enough."

Tony said lightly, "He's a smart guy, of course he knows how to stop."

This is to officially inform Vera as the CEO of the Stark Group:

From then on, no one from Stark Industries will target the Justice League.

In this battle of public opinion, Tony Stark took the lead in leaving the stage, and he threw away Obadiah's cards.

"Oh?"

Vera pretended not to understand, and asked tentatively:

"Mr. Obadiah will work harder next year, won't he?"

——Is that how you stop?

Even if profits are declining, even if the existence of Chaoying is naturally adding to arms dealers, even if assets shrink and stock prices fall, it doesn't matter?

"Want to know the answer?"

Tony smiled lightly, stretched out his big hand, and brought Vera in front of him, as if intending to show his "playboy" side, he chuckled and teased:

"Ma'am, at least follow the principle of equivalent exchange?"

One question per person, no matter how you say it, you have to show some sincerity, right?

"You please?"

Vera calmed down.

She let Tony's hand rest on her back, rarely showing a talkative look.

Having said that, her brain started to work quickly, and she quickly thought about the purpose of the other party's words.

But even Vera didn't expect that after getting the promise, Tony Stark in front of him asked without thinking:

"I wonder why you hate me so much?"

Vera: "..."

Before the girl in front of her changed her face, Tony quickly continued:

"Don't talk to me about illusions, ma'am—the press conference a year ago, the look you gave me when you left was not friendly."

The magic of Tony Stark lies in:

When you thought he was going to be cynical, he suddenly became serious and serious, and just when you expected him to continue to be serious and serious, he would suddenly change back to his previous loose, frivolous and irreverent appearance.

There is nothing to hide about this issue.

Vera looked at Tony's face for a long time, and after a while, she replied calmly:

"Because I hate looking in the mirror."

As soon as the words fell, the big palm that was originally placed on her back tightened suddenly, almost pinching her waist, bringing her whole body into the arms of the man.

It's late at night.

In the clear night sky, dots of stars slowly appeared, surrounding the bright moon that was almost completely rounded. Against this background, the moonlight seemed not so bright and soft.

At least at this moment, Tony Stark seemed to be hidden in the darkness, even if Vera was so close to him, he couldn't see the expression on his face clearly.

The autumn wind was rustling, and the horns of cars in the distance continued to sound. It was not until the dinner party was over that Tony recovered.

He seemed to be completely unaffected, and continued as if nothing had happened:

"Very well... Now it's my turn to answer."

——Want to know why Tony Stark doesn't care about Zhenglian like other arms dealers?

"I also want to know."

Tony asked lazily, with an extremely surprised expression:

"—why should I care about the Justice League?"

The reason why the arms group is hostile to Zhenglian is that apart from the fact that the concept of superheroes affects their sales of civilian arms, the essential reason is that they clearly know:

Even if they spend their entire lives, it is impossible to develop any weapons that surpass Zhenglian's capabilities.

It's as if Justin Hammer failed to reproduce Stark's weapon for a whole year. Who can develop a weapon to replace the Justice League among the arms dealers in the United States and even the world?Who can create a bullet that is more lethal than superhumans such as Superman and Wonder Woman?

"Fear because of weakness, doubt because of fear—they have no other choice but public opinion."

Speaking, Tony himself felt a little funny, he raised his head slightly, looked at the bright moon in the sky, his tone was calm, his expression was contemptuous and arrogant:

"Unfortunately, I am not in this queue."

A simple sentence, but with a born genius, unstoppable strength and arrogance.

What about the Justice League?

What about Superman and Wonder Woman?

People who are afraid of them are just because they can't compete with each other, and as long as they are strong enough to create weapons that can defeat that group of superhumans, even ordinary humans can stand at the top.

Why is Stark Industries targeting the Justice League?Does Obadiah not believe in Tony Stark's ability to invent, or is everyone sure that he can't create weapons that can surpass superhumans?

Absolute determination and confidence.

The reason why Tony Stark was the first to discard his cards was not because he was timid, let alone because of kindness—everything he did was based on his absolute confidence.

He's a genius inventor, and he just can do it.

Vera drank the wine in the glass in one gulp, pointed at Tony from the air, and said meaningfully:

"In that case—I thank you for your support on behalf of all members of the Justice League, sir."

People such as Superman and Wonder Woman are superhuman, and their abilities cannot be reproduced, nor can they be learned and accommodated.

And you, the weapons you make, can be exploited and replicated.

If there is such a day, do you really think the government will let you go?

Tony laughed out loud.

He laughed wildly and recklessly, drank the last champagne in one gulp, and asked funnyly:

"Since that's the case—would you like to do 'duty help' for me?"

"Okay."

Vera raised the empty glass, touched Tony's glass lightly, and replied casually:

"If there is such a day."