Because of the return of Tony Stark, it is not just the stock investors who are moved by the news, but also countless celebrities and reporters from major news media.
Most of the journalists were already waiting at the press conference, but the celebrities who were more or less related to Stark Group were all gathered at the door.
Bang bang bang bang!
As soon as the black car Tony Stark was riding in approached, countless people gathered around it and kept applauding in welcome.
There were even many people on both sides of the road, completely demonstrating what it means to be welcomed along the road.
"Look who's here!"
Another major shareholder of Stark Group, who is also a partner of Tony's father, Howard Stark, Obadiah Stan, who had a bald head and white beard and wore sunglasses, was the first to greet him. He opened the door of the black car with a smile on his face and gave Tony Stark a hug as he got out of the car.
The two chatted animatedly for a few words, and then they walked toward the interior of the building surrounded by people. Before leaving, Tony Star, who had one of his hands in a fracture sling, did not forget to take two burgers from the bodyguard Happy, and ate them while walking without worrying about his image.
Li Si also mixed in with a group of celebrities and followed him into the building. With Tony Stark leading the way and a group of the Legion following him around, he had an unimpeded journey.
This is originally a public press conference, and the people who come are either reporters or celebrities. Basically, unless they dress like a beggar on purpose, there will be no classic scene where they look down on others and then slap them in the face.
There were already many reporters waiting in the building, some with cameras and notebooks, and some with cameras set up directly behind.
Li Si's arrival did not attract anyone's attention, or in other words, they noticed but ignored him.
Needless to say, the celebrities who followed in basically didn't know each other and had no interest in each other. Although the reporters also saw Li Si, the protagonist today was Tony Stark after all. Compared with this big news, Li Si's presence seemed a bit insignificant.
However, Li Si is just happy and free. Although he needs to gain fame, he actually doesn't like a bunch of flies hanging around him. It's just a good time for him to watch the show without anyone interrupting him.
Watching Tony Stark walk to the podium, his eyes focused on two familiar figures.
Phil Coulson of S.H.I.E.L.D., and Pepper Potts, the assistant of Tony Stark.
"I am Agent Phil Coulson, representing Homeland Strategic Defense attack and logistics support..."
Coulson came to Pepper, and it was still the same awkward formulaic introduction.
Then came the classic saying that will be criticized wherever you go.
"It's really a mouthful."
Pepper's reaction was a little cold, and her eyes were always focused on Tony Stark.
"We are also working hard to resolve this small issue."
Coulson was obviously used to this kind of complaints, so he handed over his business card without any surprise.
Seeing Coulson who was deflated again, Li Si unconsciously had a smile on their faces.
The reputation of S.H.I.E.L.D. is not easy to use everywhere. At least Pepper Potts, the assistant of Iron Man, has never heard of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s name for the time being.
"Mr. Lee Stein, nice to see you again."
Although he received a cold reception from Pepper Potts, Coulson still had a kind smile on his face. Perhaps out of politeness, he came to Li Si to say hello after talking about business.
"We meet again, Coulson."
Li Si also responded with a smile, but the relationship between the two was not that close, so it was just a greeting.
At this time, Tony Stark had already stepped onto the podium, and the eyes of Li Si and Coulson shifted to the podium again.
However, in the midst of the crowd's attention, Tony Stark squatted down and sat on the steps in front of the podium without any appearance. While signaling others present to sit down, he took out a hamburger from his pocket and gnawed it without any scruples.
"I didn't have time to see my father for the last time, but now I want to ask him what he thinks about the production of arms..."
"Have you ever been conflicted, have you been shaken... or am you still a tough guy like the media sees..."
After finishing the burger in several bites, Tony Stark finally spoke again.
There was no standing up, nor was it as formal as a press conference. Instead, it seemed like a kind of casual chat, or a self-talking confession.
It can be seen that after Afghanistan suffered for three months, Tony Stark's original cynical playboy character has indeed softened a lot, and his mentality has also undergone tremendous changes.
You must know that when he was interviewed by the media about the production of arms, he confidently put himself in the position of a patriot.
But this is normal. Not to mention the self-blame of seeing the weapons produced by oneself used to arm terrorists, I am afraid that no one can accept the fact that he was almost killed by the weapons produced by oneself.
"I watched young soldiers being killed... by the very weapons I was meant to protect them with..."
After a moment of silence, Tony Stark continued to speak calmly, with no expression on his face and even his eyes were slightly dull.
Not only Obadiah, who had been sitting next to him, but also the other reporters finally realized that something was wrong with Tony Stark's mood.
"Mr. Stark."
The reporter squatting in the front row raised his hand.
"Please speak."
Tony Stark surprisingly used honorifics to reporters who used to be indifferent.
"What exactly did you experience there?"
The reporter who was called asked loudly.
After hearing the reporter's question, Tony Stark was silent again, perhaps because he didn't want to recall it. After being stunned for a moment, he seemed to have come to his senses, stood up slowly as if to cover up, and then talked about his previous topic.
"I woke up and realized that I can contribute more to the world besides making weapons!"
Tony Stark, who had already walked behind the podium, paused for a moment and said, "So, I have decided to close the Stark Group weapons department, effective immediately!"
Wow!
As soon as these words came out, the whole place went into a stir. Countless reporters gathered around him. Obadiah's expression even changed, and he hurriedly rushed to Tony Stark's side.