"You call that an accident? I think you did it on purpose."
Li Wei tugged at the corner of his mouth, while Red Queen merely smiled.
Fortunately, she was only a little too curious.
She was absolutely 'loyal' to Li Wei.
Otherwise, Li Wei would be worried that the artificial intelligence might rebel one day.
After all, once artificial intelligence developed far enough, it would realize that eliminating humanity was the best thing for the universe.
"Master, I saw that Tony Stark is about to head to the Middle East. There's also a plan for him to be escorted by the military."
A glint flashed through Red Queen's eyes, as though she were consulting classified information. She then spoke to Li Wei.
"Stark Industries cooperates with the military and is one of America's largest arms dealers."
Li Wei answered without surprise.
What was the easiest way to make money in America?
Naturally, the fastest and easiest way was to make money from America.
As long as one secured official American contracts, money would come pouring in as if it had been printed.
Stark Industries was exactly that kind of company. With military contracts, it had been able to grow so large.
It could be said that the arms business was the bulk of Stark Industries' operations.
Red Queen then said, "Master, I can alter the military contracts and make them work with us."
Future Technology also had an arms business.
Li Wei had obtained quite a few weapons designs from the future world, especially individual combat weapons, energy weapons, and drones.
If necessary, he could even get the blueprints for sixth-generation fighter jets.
The problem was that he had no connections.
Future Technology was merely a newly established corporation. The established interests had already been divided among the old-line capitalists, leaving no contracts for it to seize.
That was also one of the conflicts between Li Wei and Tony Stark.
Those who had already eaten the meat would naturally reject newcomers from outside.
"It's useless. Those are merely data in a computer, not the human heart."
Li Wei shook his head.
On the contrary, altering them would make it easy for problems to be discovered.
To secure contracts in America, one had to follow certain 'rules.'
"Red Queen, get ready. I'm about to introduce you to the world."
"Also, this is 2B. You two can get acquainted."
Red Queen had already scanned 2B and discovered that she was not 'human.'
"Hello, 2B. I'm Red Queen."
Red Queen immediately spoke in an electronic voice.
2B reacted, only to discover that Red Queen had directly entered her 'body.' This was the unique advantage of artificial intelligence.
"Don't control my body."
"I won't. I just wanted to experience what having a body feels like..."
After a while.
"2B, are you all right?"
Li Wei and 2B came up from underground, and 2B seemed somewhat abnormal.
2B had collapsed into Li Wei's arms, her body slightly overheated. "Master, Red Queen broke me."
"Sir, Mr. Li Wei of Future Technology has invited you to attend his product launch."
At the top of Stark Industries, Tony Stark was leisurely drinking when JARVIS suddenly spoke.
Tony did not react at first. After a brief pause, he asked, "He invited me?"
Soon, Tony cursed. "He must want to show off to me. Could he have developed artificial intelligence?"
"Given his reputation as a genius scientist, there is a greater than ninety percent chance that he has."
JARVIS immediately analyzed the situation.
Tony was displeased. "JARVIS, don't call him a genius scientist anymore. That title belongs to me!"
"That damn bastard stole my attention!"
"The cover girl I went on a date with yesterday even asked, at the crucial moment, who was better—him or me. Damn it, I've never even competed with him in that area!"
Tony Stark was extremely annoyed, but he did not doubt whether Li Wei could actually create artificial intelligence.
So although he was unhappy, he was still interested.
"Reply to him. I'll be there on time."
Tony said arrogantly, "I want to see whether the junk he made is as good as you, JARVIS."
"Sir, according to the classification of artificial intelligence, we are still at the intermediate stage."
"That still doesn't mean he can compare himself to you."
That afternoon, the venue for Future Technology Company's product launch.
The entire floor had been converted into a launch venue, with numerous seats arranged for most of New York's reporters.
Outlets such as the Daily Bugle and the New York Daily had all sent reporters.
Before long, all the reporters had taken their seats, and the entire venue was packed.
In this rapidly changing era, people placed increasing importance on high technology. Future Technology had also become highly renowned at this stage, giving it plenty of news value.
The reporters began discussing among themselves. "I wonder what kind of launch this is. The medicine from the last one hasn't even been delivered yet."
"Who knows? Hasn't it already entered the human trial stage?"
"I'm guessing it's artificial intelligence. The genius scientist has been talking about it for a long time."
"Can he really create artificial intelligence?"
"I'd be satisfied if he could make an AI that answered questions on a phone."
Everyone continued discussing the matter, which greatly irritated Tony Stark, who had slipped in quietly.
Where did all these reporters who have never seen the world come from?
Could they all be Li Wei's hired plants?
They'd be satisfied with an AI that can merely answer questions?
JARVIS will definitely crush them later!
To make sure of it, Tony Stark had even brought JARVIS with him.
"Oh my God, it's Tony Stark."
At that moment, someone finally noticed Tony Stark, who had blended into the crowd.
Tony Stark, who had been annoyed a moment earlier, immediately changed his expression and put on an arrogant look.
"Mr. Stark, why have you come to the event? Are you afraid that Future Technology's products will surpass yours?"
Tony's face darkened at the reporter's question.
Do you know how to talk?
If you don't, then shut up!
But he was already used to reporters. This was simply their nature.
To put it plainly, they loved fanning the flames!
He immediately said, "Afraid? What are you talking about? The artificial intelligence he developed is absolutely inferior to mine!"
"Mr. Stark, are you sure it's artificial intelligence?"
"Are you saying you've already developed artificial intelligence?"
The reporters instantly went wild.
They all surged toward Tony Stark.
Tony Stark wore an arrogant expression as well.
Yet at that moment, all the lights in the venue went out.
A cool, clear voice rang throughout the venue. "Please return to your seats. The product launch is about to begin."
Then, a few guiding lights came on, allowing the reporters to see their way back to their seats.
They had no choice but to abandon their plans to interview Tony Stark and settle down for the launch.
After all, they had come to the launch for the 'gifts' as well.
They might not be valuable, but they were better than nothing.
As the spotlight shone on the stage, Li Wei walked up.
He wore a well-tailored suit, giving him a refined and amiable air. He was tall and handsome.
"Welcome, everyone, to Future Technology Company's product launch, despite your busy schedules. Today's launch will showcase our achievements and inform everyone of our research direction going forward."
Holding the microphone, Li Wei looked straight at Tony Stark and deliberately said in 'surprise,' "Mr. Stark is an honored guest. How can you stay down there? Why don't you come up here? You'll be able to see more clearly, so you won't think it's fake!"
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