Tony's Visit

"By the way, Chuan, how do I find you after I'm done handling things in New York?"

Seeing Li Chuan turn to leave, Tony hurriedly asked.

Li Chuan turned back with a smile.

"My company is called Li Group, and it's also located in Manhattan. Our most famous product is the Power Pill, better known as the Little Red Pill. Just search for it and you'll find us.

"Oh, and Dr. Ethan, the doors of our group will always be open to you."

With that, he quickly jumped down into the collapsed valley, found a jeep he had left there in advance, and swiftly departed the area.

Only after Li Chuan had completely vanished from sight did Tony mutter:

"So the Little Red Pill is made by your company. It really is a pretty good product."

As a world-class playboy, he had probably shared a night or two with every beautiful woman imaginable—Hollywood actresses, supermodels, female reporters, female scientists.

Naturally, he was also one of the primary customers for health supplements like the Power Pill.

Out of thirty days in a month, he might need a Power Pill on twenty of them. It was not that he lacked ability; it was simply that everyone who used it swore by it. Afterward, he would still have enough energy to head to the lab and work on inventions, without either getting in the way of the other.

"If it's really as you say, I'll consider going."

At the same time, Ethan silently replied to himself.

His family had all been killed by those terrorists, leaving him with nothing left to cling to in this world. Originally, he had planned to help Tony escape, then perish together with the enemies who had murdered his family.

But Li Chuan had appeared and avenged him.

So if Li Chuan's company truly had a conscience, if its medicines could help humanity—especially ordinary people—then he was willing to work for Li Chuan.

"Hey! Hey! Over here! Here!"

Watching the two helicopters draw closer and closer, Tony could not help waving and shouting loudly.

After being imprisoned for so long, he could finally go home.

Perhaps they had seen Tony waving below. The two helicopters suddenly accelerated and quickly landed near Tony and Ethan.

Tony's friend, Colonel Rhodes, leaped down from one of the helicopters with several soldiers. Seeing Tony laughing and seemingly uninjured, relief appeared on his face as well.

"Was riding in that blown-up jeep comfortable? Next time, remember to ride with me!"

"Looks like everything's fine."

In the distance, Li Chuan, standing on top of the jeep, put the binoculars back into the Mission Space and took out a compass to check.

"It's time for me to go home too."

Over the past three years, he had completed quite a few side quests in Sokovia and acquired all sorts of miscellaneous items.

Although he had not obtained any particularly powerful weapons, he had collected quite a few cold weapons such as swords, spears, blades, and halberds, as well as things like binoculars and compasses.

The next morning.

Having returned to New York, Li Chuan sat on the sofa at home with Wanda. They ate snacks while watching the news, which was reporting Tony Stark's safe return.

On television, Tony Stark sat on the floor in a suit, holding a cheeseburger as he spoke slowly:

"I've always had a question I wanted to ask my father: what did he think about manufacturing weapons? Did he ever feel conflicted? Did he ever waver when he saw innocent people being killed by weapons I created—weapons that were originally meant to protect them? I have decided to shut down Stark's weapons manufacturing division, effective immediately.

"At the same time, I want to apologize to the people of Sokovia. The weapons I made caused you tremendous harm. I will establish a fund to assist families harmed by war."

After saying that, he stood and gave a deep bow before leaving amid the crazed crush of reporters.

What followed were various "experts" and prominent figures offering their opinions. Most were pessimistic about Stark Industries, saying that a group built on arms manufacturing was digging its own grave by shutting down its arms business.

"I hope he really means it, instead of just putting on an act!"

Wanda watched the news in silence for a long while before finally speaking.

To be honest, hearing Tony's sincere apology and seeing his final bow seemed to make the last trace of resentment in Wanda's heart disappear.

But only on the condition that it was not all a show, and that Tony Stark had truly reflected on himself.

"I'll cook lunch. Authentic Chinese food. Want to try some?"

Li Chuan gently stroked Wanda's hair as he spoke.

From his perspective, he hoped Wanda could forget her hatred and worries and live a happier life.

That afternoon, Li Chuan returned to the new company because Tony Stark had come calling.

"I thought you'd rest for a few days before coming to see me."

In the office, Li Chuan smiled at Tony, who looked refreshed again after washing up and getting himself in order.

Tony merely shrugged.

"I'm a man of my word. Besides, you left in such a hurry that day, I didn't even get the chance to thank you in person."

"Here. These are records and videos of Obadiah and Laza's deal to have you kidnapped. I've already had Obadiah released just now. Handle the rest yourself."

Li Chuan tossed a flash drive to Tony, who casually slipped it into his pocket.

"Let me introduce someone. Miss Potts, please come in."

At Tony's call, the office door opened. Pepper Potts, who had been waiting outside, walked in wearing a professional secretary's outfit.

"This is Miss Potts, my most trusted secretary. I've entrusted all company matters to her now. I've already instructed her that whatever your company needs, she'll cooperate fully and unconditionally."

Obadiah would definitely be sent to prison. From here on, Tony planned to devote all his energy to perfecting the Iron Man suit he had been unable to finish in that cave.

So, he had decided to temporarily hand over the group's affairs to his most trusted secretary, Pepper Potts.

"Hello, I'm Pepper Potts."

Pepper smiled and extended her hand to Li Chuan. He smiled as well and gave it a light shake.

"Hello, Miss Potts. I'm Li Chuan. You can call me Chuan directly, just like Tony does."

After greeting Pepper, Li Chuan called toward the door:

"Xiao Liu, go get Jack."

"Yes, Boss!"

A gruff reply immediately came from outside.

"Is that your bodyguard? He sounds pretty formidable."

Hearing Xiao Liu's voice from outside, Tony couldn't help but voice his admiration.

Li Chuan merely smiled.

"No, he's my secretary."

"Secretary?"

Tony froze, glancing at the graceful Pepper beside him before recalling the bald, vicious-looking brute who had been following Li Chuan earlier. The corner of his mouth twitched.

"Well, your secretary certainly looks reassuring."

After they chatted for a while, Jack, who was in charge of Li Group, arrived at the office with an excited look on his face and began coordinating business matters with Pepper.

Jack had never imagined that his boss had such a close relationship with the elite Stark Industries. His boss really had remarkable abilities.