"Crack!"
Ned, who had just picked up a fried dough stick and was about to stuff it into his mouth, was startled by Su Ming's non-stop argument.
The fried dough sticks just fell on the table.
Why is such a majestic superhero called a bastard?
Why are superheroes never rich?
Why?
Isn't Crimson Silver Baron a superhero?
Using gold bricks as souvenirs is an obvious way of showing off your wealth, so why would you say such a thing?
"Wait... Mr. Silver Duke, aren't you a superhero, and..."
"That's not the case, Ned."
Su Ming knew what Ned wanted to say and interrupted him.
This young man probably thinks that he is a superhero and also very rich, which is somewhat contradictory to what he just said.
"To be precise, I am not a superhero, but a bounty hunter.
So... what does my wealth have to do with being a superhero?"
"Bounty hunter?"
Ned tasted Su Ming's words, and it seemed to make sense, but it was still a bit confusing:
"Sir, what about...Tony·Stark?"
Thinking of that arrogant mustache, Su Ming smiled slightly:
"Tony was originally a capitalist, and then he became Iron Man. What does his wealth have to do with his status as a superhero...?"
Ned finally came to his senses and finally asked the question:
"Sir, why do you say superheroes can never be rich?"
Looking at Ned, Su Ming who was asking for advice seriously in front of him, he felt a little relieved.
Because the young man in front of him had the same question in his mind as he did back then, that is:
"Why can't superheroes have money?"
Not just superheroes, but in the real world where superheroes don't exist.
Those scientists who work for the progress of the country, those technicians who plunge into the patent sea, and those ordinary people who force themselves to struggle for family responsibilities.
And there are all kinds of people who play a role in different positions...
Are they superheroes?
Doctors, nurses, police, soldiers, firefighters and even food delivery riders...
Except for top doctors who have relatively strong earning power, who else dares to say that they are rich?
So the question is, are these people superheroes at some point?
Yes!
People who have been helped by them will not hesitate to acknowledge it.
What is the difference between these people and the superheroes in Marvel?
If Stan Lee were here he would definitely say:
"Wealth is just a tool, not the answer. True heroism lies not in how much wealth you have, but in how you protect broader justice."
Su Ming wants to say:
"Why can't people who sacrifice their lives for others not have wealth? This is not a contradiction."
It may not necessarily make them rich, but it can at least make their lives better, so what's the problem?
Even if it is to allow them to better perform their superhero duties?
But the reality is that these superheroes can often save others, but cannot save themselves.
Wealth should have been a reward or accompaniment to the exercise of justice, but now it has become something completely irrelevant to justice.
Haha, isn't it interesting?
Thinking of this, Su Ming patiently answered:
"The moral standards of superheroes are too high, or they have been held hostage by morality for a long time.
Even the simple truth that you should be paid for your work has been forgotten...
In this case, how do they become rich?
Then again... if superheroes represent giving your all without expecting anything in return...
So sorry, I will do it to whoever I love..."
After saying that, Su Ming looked at Ned with a smile and said nothing.
Yes~
If they don't even mention the remuneration themselves, who else will take the initiative to hand over the money to them?
Selfless dedication is great, but if you still want to continue to contribute when life is difficult...
Wouldn't it be a little silly?
As Su Ming digested it, Ned's eyes gradually became clear:
Is this the reason why Mr. Silver Duke has the title of superhero and wealth at the same time? It seems not too much at all...
Even a little enviable.
Isn't it just to get some reward?
It's reasonable~
No wonder my husband said that superheroes are all hard-working people. It's true when you think about it.
No matter who you save, you will never ask for anything in return. Little do you know that superheroes will become less and less valuable if this continues.
It's just a return to the poor. It's not illegal to accept the kind of gratitude from a player who doesn't need money, so why don't you want it?
Mr. Silver Duke is indeed awake in the world. The answer to the question that has been bothering me all night is so simple!
He is indeed the idol of Peter!
Starting today, I will also fall into the trap!
"Gu~~"
A strong dissatisfaction came from my stomach.
Ned, who had figured out his joints, now has his appetite back and shows a big smile to Su Ming.
Then he looked at the sumptuous breakfast in front of him, moved his index finger, and finished the meal in a hurry.
As everyone knows, Su Ming's simple words changed the values of humanoid cheat Ned·Liz.
Since then, Ned·Leeds has added a link to discuss remuneration in the process of helping everyone solve various technical problems.
This caused a group of superheroes to see the shadow of a financial fanatic in this young man...
At this time, Alisha, with messy hair and sloppy steps, walked out of the bedroom, rubbing his eyes.
Holding on to the wall, Alisha felt sleepy:
"Boss, Ms. Pepper is looking for you... to tell you something important."
After saying that, he walked to the dining table and sat down slowly, experimentally.
"Hiss--"
He quietly glared at Su Ming and worked hard to cook.
Ned saw that Alisha ignored him and took the initiative to say hello:
"Teacher, good morning~^_^"
"Call sister! Eat! [○･`Д´･○]"
Alisha said with a hoarse voice and rolled his eyes at the little fat man again, saying that he didn't like anyone.
Su Ming then remembered that he had left his phone in the bedroom, and it was Alisha who answered the call for him.
Returned to the bedroom and dialed back:
"Good morning~Ms. Pepper."
"Haha, Mr. Silver Duke slept well~ It's almost noon, he must have been very busy last night..."
Su Ming laughed, this Pepper should have heard something from Alisha's voice.
But it's not important, don't you make stuffed rice with Tony sauce every day?
"What are you doing for me? Ma'am."
Su Ming is not in the habit of talking nonsense with married women.
"Mr. Silver Duke, I heard that you are a bounty hunter. I have a commission here and I want to talk to you..."
Pepper's deliberately lowered voice came from the phone.
"Oh?"
When Su Ming heard about the commission, his eyes lit up out of habit.
But Ms. Pepper stays with Tony every day, so what can she entrust me with?
His Tony is rich and has a mecha...
Su Ming couldn't figure out what Ms. Pepper wanted.
"It's Tony. I suspect he has PTSD. But he insists that he has no problem and refuses to receive treatment. Recently, his symptoms have become more and more serious..."
Sure enough it is Tony.
Su Ming can't think of anything else that would allow Ms. Pepper to find herself.
"So, is there anything I can help with?"
"Wait a minute..."
On the phone, the sound of high heels rang for a while, and Ms. Pepper seemed to have come to a quiet place.
After a few seconds, the sound started again:
"You are one of the few people he recognizes. I hope you can help him get out of the shadows... I know your rules, 8 billion!"
"How much?"
Su Ming couldn't believe his ears when he heard this.
The price I got from Tony had never been so high before, but when I got it from Ms. Pepper, she even asked for 8 billion.
Could it be that Tony had a hidden agenda when he gave me a quotation before?
Thinking of this, Su Ming was a little dissatisfied, and his tone became colder:
"Madam, regardless of whether you can make the decision and pay the 8 billion commission, in the case of Tony, I still recommend that you find a doctor..."
Pepper has been in the business world for many years, and he instantly heard the dissatisfaction in Su Ming's tone, thinking that the price was too low.
But in order for her lover to recover as soon as possible, she did not hesitate to increase the price:
"9 billion! Sir! I am very sincere."
"Why me?"
Su Ming heard the firmness in Pepper's words and was very confused.
Ms. Pepper will never tell Su Ming. She has asked around and no one is willing to take this job.
When asked about S.H.I.E.L.D., Nick Nick Fury suggested asking Mr. Destiny himself, his tone was so affirmative.