A Commanding Entrance!
Tony Stark had a bad feeling the moment he saw Sharon run in, so he stood by the window with his wine glass in hand without turning around, his whole being radiating rejection. When he heard Sharon's words, he didn't turn around and shook his head without hesitation.
"No way!"
"You!"
Sharon looked helplessly to Chen Mo, who was standing to the side.
Chen Mo waved to her, and Sharon immediately turned and ran over.
"Daddy, Tony doesn't agree!"
"He's just too proud to admit it. Go and coax him a little, maybe even act all cute and affectionate."
"Will it work?"
Sharon only acts like a real child in front of Chen Mo; her usual strength and composure disappear, and she reverts to the innocent and carefree nature that comes with her age.
"Go and give it a try."
Chen Mo said with a smile.
Sharon nodded with some doubt and ran back to Tony's side.
Tony Stark had overheard Sharon and Chen Mo's conversation. He was initially worried that Chen Mo would force him to leave, but to his surprise, Chen Mo gave Sharon this idea. Tony breathed a sigh of relief and secretly resolved not to agree!
Acting cute or charming doesn't work at all!
"Tony!"
"Um!"
Tony didn't even turn his head, and gave a cool "hmm".
Sharon gritted her teeth in anger and glared at him fiercely, but then, remembering the idea Chen Mo had just given her, she couldn't help but turn to look at Chen Mo.
When Chen Mo saw her looking over, he gave her an encouraging smile.
Sharon nodded vigorously, then turned back to look at Tony Stark, who was still putting on a cool act. She reached out and grabbed his arm, gently shaking it, and spoke in a sweet voice, just like when she spoke to Chen Mo.
"Brother! Please say yes!"
Although he had long ago made up his mind never to compromise, when Tony heard Sharon's coquettishness and felt the little hand shaking his arm, his heart softened instantly. He couldn't help but think of the times when Sharon used to cling to him and beg for his affection when she was a child.
Tony immediately lost the words of refusal he had prepared. Although he still had a stern face, the warmth overflowing in his eyes was impossible to hide.
"Okay! Okay!"
Tony Stark said with an impatient look.
"But this is a one-time thing! I am Iron Man, after all, and my appearance fee is very high!"
Sharon rolled her eyes discreetly upon hearing this, but a happy smile still appeared on her face. After giving Chen Mo a victory sign, she excitedly turned to find Amy and the others.
"Dad, you're helping Sharon scheme against me!"
Watching Sharon run off happily, Tony turned to Chen Mo and complained.
"I didn't force you, you did it on your own!"
Chen Mo raised his coffee cup and took a small sip.
"I..."
Tony Stark was speechless. Indeed, Sharon's coquettishness had completely defeated him.
"You're sometimes too arrogant and too chauvinistic. Can't you just go along with your sister a little? Do you think giving her a sports car and taking her flying in the sky will make her happy? Think more about what she really wants!"
Chen Mo looked at Tony and said with a serious expression.
"Let me tell you, once her parents come back, you might not even have a chance to spoil her anymore!"
Tony Stark fell into deep thought upon hearing this. Chen Mo didn't say anything more, but turned to look at Sharon, who was happily huddled with several girls in the garden outside the window.
When Amy and the others heard from Sharon that Tony Stark would be appearing in his Iron Man suit soon, they were all incredibly excited. Their faces were full of anticipation; being able to see Iron Man up close was just too exciting!
Soon, the people by the pool heard a Speed whooshing sound coming from the sky. Everyone looked up and saw a majestic figure in gold and red hues swooping down towards them from the sky.
"Look! It's Iron Man!"
"OMG! That's so cool!"
"Ah!!"
The Mark III was diving at high speed, and it looked like it was about to crash into the ground. Many people couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, but Tony very skillfully rolled over and landed steadily on the ground in a half-crouch position.
"Boom!"
Everyone felt the ground shake as Tony landed.
"Aww!!"
Iron Man!
"So cool!"
Tony! I love you!
Tony Stark slowly stood up from the ground, glanced at the enthusiastic fans around him, and quickly spotted Sharon in the crowd. Surrounded by her excited companions, Sharon had a rare happy smile on her face. Tony Stark understood the meaning behind Chen Mo's earlier words.
It doesn't seem that difficult!
With that in mind, Tony had J.A.R.V.I.S. remove the helmet armor from his head. With a series of "click-clack" mechanical sounds, the helmet transformed and retracted into the suit, revealing Tony Stark's handsome face with a slight smile.
As the Iron Man suit changed and Tony Stark's face appeared, the surrounding fans erupted in screams and shouts once again, and the party was showing signs of turning into a celebrity fan meeting.
Tony Stark flashed a big smile at everyone and said loudly.
"Welcome everyone to this party! I'm Sharon's brother, Tony Stark!"
"Sharon, your brother is so handsome!"
Amy cupped her hands around her heart, her face showing a lovesick, infatuated expression.
"Sharon, you're so lucky! You have Iron Man as your brother!"
Shirley's expression was no different from Amy's.
Sharon looked at Tony Stark, who was all smiles, and felt a sweet warmth in her heart. Tony wasn't as stern as she had expected, nor was he just going through the motions. Instead, he was patiently talking to everyone. She knew it was all because of her. Otherwise, with Tony's arrogant nature, he wouldn't have paid any attention to these kids in his eyes.
Originally, she just didn't want to disappoint her good friends, thinking that it would be enough if Tony could show up. Unexpectedly, in order to make her happy, Tony actually showed a rare, approachable side, contrary to his usual arrogance.
She looked so reluctant when she agreed just now, such a stubborn tsundere!
However, Tony's actions still made her feel the long-lost love from her brother. As for top-of-the-line sports cars and being carried by Iron Man, Sharon said she had no interest in them at all. What she wanted was this simple feeling of being pampered.
However, Sharon couldn't help but let out a soft hum after hearing Shirley's words.
What's so great about Iron Man? My dad is Commander, and I have my own parents...
Just as Sharon was lost in thought, Tony Stark's voice pulled her back to reality.
"Next, does anyone want to go for a stroll in the sky?"