Chapter 283

Tony Stark exclaimed incredulously, "Are you kidding me? If he wasn't dead, he'd be almost a hundred years old by now, right? He... he's really not dead?!"

"My men easily retrieved his shield." Su Quan shrugged, saying dismissively, "Captain America is an icon for all of America. If I wanted to create hype, he'd be a better fit than you, and the effect would be much better!"

I won't stand for that!

Tony Stark scoffed, "He's an outdated relic, how could he possibly compare to me!"

"The news of Tony Stark's kidnapping was indeed explosive, but the resurrection of Captain America faith, is even more explosive!"

To give a somewhat inappropriate example, no matter how popular the news about Jack Ma is, it can't compare to the explosive news of Huo Qubing's resurrection, right?

Of course, first we need to prove that this message is not a scam involving me, Qin Shi Huang, asking for money!

Although I don't want to admit it, if what he said is true, Nato Tong really found Captain America and confirmed that he is still alive, the hype might indeed be more explosive than the news of his own kidnapping.

Tony Stark knew very well that while many people liked him, even more people hated him!

So he wasn't the one who kidnapped me...?

Tony Stark abruptly changed the subject. "While I'm not entirely satisfied with your service, and I could escape on my own without you, but..."

"Okay, I have to admit, you really did save me!"

"I'm going to hand over all of Stark Industries' shipping business to you, and then we'll be even."

"I don't like owing favors!"

Tony Stark is quite sensible; money is money, and a life-saving debt is a life-saving debt.

At that time, Stark Industries, the military, and even S.H.I.E.L.D.. used almost every available resource but still couldn't find them.

Su Quan was the only one who could find him and was willing to help. It was also Su Quan who reminded Pepper Potts S.H.I.E.L.D.., which allowed Pepper Potts to place the order immediately!

"Repaying a favor?"

"You haven't fully repaid this favor!"

Su Quan smiled and patted Tony Stark on the shoulder, "You don't get to decide the business operations of Stark Industries!"

"My word doesn't count? I'm Tony Stark!"

Tony Stark, feigning arrogance, dusted off the spot where Su Quan had slapped him, and confidently prepared to give Pepper Potts his orders.

Pepper Potts added a subtle twist, "The company's operations and management have always been handled by Mr. Obadiah."

Tony Stark's face instantly darkened.

He tried to show off but ended up getting slapped in the face instead!

Obadiah Stane was a friend and business partner of Tony Stark's father, Howard Stark, and also Tony Stark's most trusted uncle.

Although Tony Stark is the chairman of Stark Industries, he basically doesn't get involved in anything. The company and the board of directors are usually handled by CEO Obadiah.

Ignoring the speechless Tony Stark with a dark expression, Su Quan invited Pepper Potts, "Want a drink?"

"OK!"

Pepper Potts smiled sweetly, took Su Quan's arm, and walked towards the crowd.

The girls in the crowd, eager to try, couldn't help but look at each other in bewilderment.

Isn't she Tony Stark's personal assistant? How did she become Su Quan's date?

What is this?!

Does being near the water tower give you an advantage?

Bitch!

Some were indignant, some backed down and gave up, and of course, there were also confident individuals ready to show their charm and compete with Pepper Potts for the girl.

Pepper Potts wasn't bothered, as she'd seen this situation many times before, but Su Quan's response secretly pleased her.

Every man who approached him tried to get his attention like a peacock displaying its plumage, but Su Quan refused each time, acting as if he were already taken and keeping his eyes solely on himself.

Everything is afraid of comparison; once compared, the difference becomes even more obvious!

Pepper Potts's affection for Su Quan Rocket, and before he knew it, he had drunk several more glasses of wine, getting closer and closer to Su Quan amidst the noisy music.

Getting closer and closer...

"Hey, aren't you going to have a chat with me?" Tony Stark walked over.

"What do you want to talk about?"

Su Quan put his arm around Pepper Potts' waist, raised his glass and spoke, his casual demeanor making it seem as if he were the one in charge.

"I'm very curious about your ability to move around so fast. What is that? A superpower?" Tony Stark asked curiously.

Su Quan did not deny that the era of superheroes has begun, and that more and more Metahuman will emerge in the future.

In the early stages, ordinary heroes without superpowers, such as Black Widow, Hawkeye, and Captain America, could manage to get by.

When the Inhumans or Eternals appeared later, all sorts of superpowers began to proliferate, and they could only raise the next generation.

If Tony Stark, the Iron Man, hadn't died, with his intellect and technology, he could have certainly secured a place in the world.

At the very least, he has enough firepower!

Speaking of firepower, this guy's Iron Man suit should be ready by now, right?

If I hadn't dispelled his suspicions, he might have already donned his Iron Man suit and attacked me.

PS: The picture shows Pepper Potts.

Besides, everyone has their own preferences, and as the most important female protagonist in the Iron Man series, she really shouldn't be left out.

Then, by chance, I saw her leaked photos; those who know, know.

Tony Stark is very interested in Su Quan's superpowers and wants to know the full details about them.

For example, how did Su Quan acquire his abilities? He was born with them.

Or perhaps it's a mutation caused by some kind of experiment, like Captain America or some guy who can turn into Green Monster.

For example, are there any limitations on the number of times or the distance of this 'teleportation' or 'telekinesis' ability?

Of course, what he most wanted to figure out was the operating principle of this ability. Once he knew the principle, even if he couldn't copy it, he would know how to defend against it.

Yes, Tony Stark was curious about Su Quan's abilities, mainly because he couldn't accept that someone could appear in his house at any time and come and go as they pleased.

Even if this person is your savior, it's still not okay!

"Want to see it again?" Su Quan raised an eyebrow and asked with a smile.

Tony Stark replied without hesitation, "Of course!"

"Then you'll see!"

Su Quan's lips curled into a wicked smile, and he tightened his grip on Pepper Potts' waist.

"Call out--"

Su Quan vanished into thin air under Tony Stark's unwavering gaze, along with Pepper Potts.

"..."

"Have I been scammed?"

Tony Stark suddenly realized that Su Quan had indeed vanished in a flash, but he had taken Pepper Potts with him.

They left in a flash, but can they come back in a flash?

He felt that if it were him, he definitely wouldn't come back!

Tony Stark gritted his teeth and downed the drink in one gulp, waiting for more than ten minutes with resentment and unwillingness.

They didn't come back!

"That bastard! Not only did he stand me up, he also insulted my intelligence!"

Looking at the room full of beautiful women, Tony Stark suddenly felt bored; parties didn't seem appealing at all anymore!

"Disperse, everyone disperse!"

This party was originally prepared for Su Quan, but now that the main person involved is gone, there is no reason for it to continue.

He flipped the table, told Happy to kick the people out, and then returned to his Malibu Coast Villa.

The next day, in the morning.

Su Quan emerged from the bedroom refreshed and full of energy.

"The area 25 kilometers outside Galami has become a living hell, a new bloody colonization."

"The farmers and herders in the village were forced to leave their homes by a new force of warlords."

"Refugees can only wander in the wilderness or remain in other similar ruins, while some have taken refuge in this former Soviet oil refinery."

"The culprits behind the recent violence are foreign warmongers who call themselves Freedom Fighters. If you see them, they are fully armed and on a mission. Anyone who tries to stop them will die."

"Without police or international pressure, the refugees' chances of survival are extremely slim..."