You Don't Want This Son Anymore?

The more anxious he was, the less progress his research made. He was just being stubborn because he didn't want to lose face in front of Chen Mo.

"Alright, give me all your research materials from this period of time."

Chen Mo was too lazy to waste any more words with Howard and directly stated his purpose.

"No!"

Howard immediately shook his head upon hearing this.

"That kid can tell I'm still alive at a glance, and then..."

Howard felt a chill run down his spine at the thought of Tony Stark beating him up in his Iron Man suit.

Although Tony's skills were not yet proficient, Howard was even worse than Tony. His fighting skills were only at the beginner level. Although he had received the enhancement of the Super Soldier Serum, the Improved Serum's enhancement of his physical strength to three times that of an ordinary person was not enough for him to physically overpower the Iron Man suit like Steve and Chen Mo. If Tony found out that he was still alive, he would have no choice but to run away!

He didn't believe Chen Mo would keep his secret. He'd even told Tony about S.H.I.E.L.D..'s existence. It wasn't impossible that Chen Mo would betray him and lead Tony to his doorstep.

"So you don't want your son anymore? You're just going to let him die of palladium poisoning?"

Chen Mo glanced at Howard and said indifferently.

"You're not having a second child, are you?"

Seeing Chen Mo's strange look, Howard wanted to get angry, but considering that he was no match for Chen Mo and would suffer if they really fought, he could only glare at Chen Mo angrily and say something irritating.

"Second child my ass! I'm in the lab every day, where would I find the time for a second child! One Tony isn't enough to keep me busy, I want to live a couple more years!"

However, after saying that, Howard's expression turned serious. Just as Chen Mo said, given the current situation, he could not guarantee that he could create the New Element in a short time. Tony could not wait much longer; at most, palladium poisoning would kill him in a few months!

Faced with the choice between his son's life and being beaten up by his son, Howard chose the latter.

"Wait!"

Howard gritted his teeth, stood up, and walked out of the office with a look of grim determination. When he returned a while later, he had a USB drive in his hand.

As he watched Chen Mo take the USB drive, Howard said with a conflicted expression.

"How about you take over as Director of S.H.I.E.L.D..? I've worked so hard for so many years, it's time for me to take a break!"

Chen Mo flipped his hand and put the USB drive into his spatial storage. He glanced at the hesitant Howard and said as he walked out.

"No, S.H.I.E.L.D.. is tired and bored. You can do it. I'll contact you directly if I need anything."

When Chen Mo used his previous words to retort, Howard's face darkened, but he was powerless against Chen Mo. It seemed that the idea of going out to hide was not very realistic. Oh well, he would leave it to fate. He didn't believe that Tony would dare to do anything to his father.

After consoling himself, Howard turned and went back to the lab. No matter what, he wouldn't give up on the research of the New Element until Tony's problem was completely resolved! He was, after all, his son! His own flesh and blood!

Meanwhile, Chen Mo returned directly to the villa after obtaining Howard's research data.

Upon entering the laboratory, Tony Stark and Dr. Ethan were seen working intently, but judging from their expressions, they were clearly not making any progress.

Chen Mo's arrival quickly caught the attention of the two men. Tony Stark simply threw aside what he was holding, straightened up, and looked at Chen Mo with anticipation on his face.

He knew where Chen Mo had gone and what Chen Mo had done. Of course, he didn't know that his father, Howard, was still alive, nor did he know that Chen Mo had gone to S.H.I.E.L.D.. to ask for Howard's research data, because Chen Mo had only told him before that S.H.I.E.L.D.. had conducted research on New Element.

However, when he saw that Chen Mo's hands were empty, a hint of disappointment flashed across his face. Could it be...?

Chen Mo naturally noticed Tony Stark's emotions, but he didn't directly take out Howard's file. Instead, he looked into Tony's eyes and said solemnly.

"Tony, I learned something at S.H.I.E.L.D.. just now. It seems your father left you something."

Upon hearing Chen Mo mention his father Howard, Tony momentarily forgot about the research data and assumed that Chen Mo had made some unexpected discovery at S.H.I.E.L.D..

However, Chen Mo's words still left him puzzled. He didn't remember Howard leaving him anything, or rather, based on his understanding of Howard, he wouldn't leave him anything meaningful, except for Stark Industries, which he founded himself.

In Tony's memory, Stark Industries held a much higher place in Howard's heart than he did. Howard spent most of his time on the company and research, and almost never spent time playing with Tony.

Chen Mo took in Tony's expression, but continued speaking.

"He was conducting an important research project at the time, the Arc Reactor, which was only a product of the middle stage of this research, a semi-finished product."

Tony's eyes widened when he heard this. He had always thought that the Arc Reactor left by Howard was the complete product, Howard's final research result, and that he had only scaled down the reactor based on that.

Tony looked up at Chen Mo, only to hear Chen Mo continue speaking.

Howard said the Arc Reactor is a stepping stone to even greater technologies.

"He has discovered a clue to a super-energy source, making a nuclear reactor seem like an ordinary dry cell battery in comparison. If this research succeeds, the final result will completely change the world, leaving all competitors far behind!"

At this point, Chen Mo looked at Tony, who was in shock, looked him straight in the eye, and said in a deep voice.

He said that only you have the ability and wisdom to complete the plan he initiated and change the future!

Upon hearing this, Tony was taken aback at first, but then his eyes suddenly flashed, and his expression became extremely complicated. With his lips pursed, Tony Stark slowly shook his head and said in a low voice.

"Dad, I think you've got it wrong. He's not really sure about me..."

Chen Mo looked into Tony's eyes and asked in a deep voice.

"What do you remember about Howard?"

Upon hearing this, Tony couldn't help but think of his father, Howard. In his childhood memories, Howard showed him very little concern, and in the limited time they spent together, he was very strict. He didn't feel much warmth from Howard.

"He was cold and aloof, and never said he loved me or that he liked me!"

Tony Stark became increasingly emotional as he spoke.