Not Even Pretending Anymore

Outside the FEAST Homeless Shelter, Martin Li, dressed in a suit, looked somewhat restrained as he watched Li Wei being interviewed.

They were both Chinese, but Martin Li felt no sense of kinship at that moment.

The moment he saw Li Wei, he had a bad feeling.

Devil's Gang had only just tried to steal Li Wei's research materials. Could he have found out?

Martin Li felt a little panicked inside, and even his expression turned unnatural.

A newly hired female employee beside him saw how tense he was and immediately asked, "Martin, are you okay?"

"I'm fine, May."

Martin Li took a deep breath. Fortunately, Li Wei had not come over yet.

Watching Li Wei speak so confidently, Martin Li could only feel that fate treated people differently.

They were both Chinese, so why was Li Wei doing so well?

At that moment, Li Wei pressed down a hand. "All right, that's enough about that lazy bum Tony Stark."

"As for why he's a lazy bum, every time I video call him, he's always asleep!"

"Wow!"

The reporters immediately became excited. "Li, why would you video call him?"

"Stop, stop. We should be talking about the shelter now."

Li Wei refused to answer directly, instead letting the internet speculate.

Go ahead and guess!

The reporters had no choice but to ask, "Mr. Li Wei, why did you acquire this shelter?"

"Because I am someone passionate about charity..."

Li Wei immediately began crafting an image for himself.

He had learned all this from the internet before, and now he was putting it to flexible use.

Entrepreneurs across the ocean all loved building various public personas for themselves.

Things like not caring about money, being unable to tell beauty from ugliness, or understanding netizens better than anyone else.

The image Li Wei was creating for himself now was that of a sincere, down-to-earth tech tycoon.

Don't ask. He learned it.

"I have always been committed to helping people with disabilities. The homeless are no different. I hope to provide them with better conditions, which is why I acquired this place."

Hearing Li Wei's words, the reporters frantically pressed their shutters. With the camera flashes accompanying him, Li Wei looked as though he was about to be carried into heaven by the light.

Greatness needed no further words!

Whether the reporters believed him or not, that was what he had done.

Li Wei waved a hand, and the staff blocked the reporters off. Gwen Stacy lowered her head and hurried inside after Li Wei.

She was not used to so many flashes, and facing the cameras made her incredibly nervous.

That was why she admired Li Wei. No matter how many reporters were present, he could always speak with ease.

Of course, whenever he opened his mouth, he would inevitably mock Tony Stark.

"You're Martin Li, right?"

Li Wei looked at the man before him. He wore a suit and appeared to be in his thirties. He was dressed neatly, without even a trace of stubble.

"That's me, Mr. Li Wei."

Martin Li forced a smile.

He was clearly older than Li Wei, yet he still had to humble himself before him.

In this society, money determined status.

Future Technology Company had now received orders from S.H.I.E.L.D. and Osborn Group. It was no longer on the same level as before.

Li Wei glanced at Martin Li's face and saw that he had a Band-Aid on it.

"What happened to your face? You're okay, right?"

"It's nothing. I just accidentally bumped into something."

Martin Li touched his face. Thinking of Spider-Woman from last night made him irritated.

"Mm. Be more careful next time."

Li Wei nodded, then looked beside Martin Li. "And this is?"

She was a woman in her thirties or forties, wearing a floral dress and carrying herself with a charming elegance.

"Mr. Li, my name is May Parker."

May shook Li Wei's hand, a warm smile on her face.

"May?"

Li Wei was somewhat surprised upon hearing the name.

May Parker? Wasn't she Peter Parker's Aunt May?

How was she... this beautiful!

"What is it, Mr. Li?"

May looked a little nervous when she saw his expression.

"It's nothing. It's a lovely name."

Li Wei smiled and released her hand.

There would be plenty of time in the future!

"Let's go inside."

Li Wei and Martin Li entered the homeless shelter first.

The moment they entered, they saw that the entire hall was filled with homeless people.

Some had simply laid torn mattresses on the floor and lay there without moving.

Others used several pieces of battered cardboard as padding...

There was only one mounted television in the hall, with a group of homeless people gathered around it watching TV.

The smell was far from pleasant, but Li Wei did not show it. Instead, he appeared perfectly calm.

Martin Li had done this on purpose.

For wealthy capitalists accustomed to luxury, many of them looked down even on ordinary people, let alone the homeless.

Seeing this scene, they would definitely be dissatisfied and might even regret their decision.

But clearly, Li Wei did not.

At Future Technology Company, he often saw people with all kinds of disabilities. He did not feel the slightest discomfort around them and instead wanted to help them.

Li Wei felt the same way now. At the very least, these pitiful people would not inexplicably become someone else's "blood bags."

Martin Li studied Li Wei and only found him troublesome.

"Mr. Li, let's go upstairs."

"All right."

Li Wei nodded.

When they arrived at the second-floor office, only a few people entered.

Li Wei looked around the office. It was very old-fashioned and simple.

This had been Martin Li's office, but Li Wei had kicked him out of it now.

"Mr. Li, may I ask why you suddenly acquired this place?"

Martin Li was still unwilling to accept it and cautiously observed Li Wei.

Li Wei sat in the executive chair and said righteously, "The reasons are what I said earlier. I want to help these pitiful people."

Those words greatly improved May Parker's impression of him. Her eyes seemed to shine.

She was a kind-hearted person herself.

Otherwise, she would not have come here to volunteer.

Her previous impression of Li Wei had come from the news. He was always trading barbs with Tony Stark, a genius scientist with a rather bad temper.

But now she realized she had been wrong. Li Wei was a kind person too!

Martin Li was the only one present who did not believe any of it.

He was only using this place to make money himself, so he did not believe Li Wei was truly a good person.

This was all bullshit!

At that moment, Li Wei made his move. "Martin, why are so many things missing from the office? I heard the place was ransacked last night. It's strange that the robbers even came into the office."

Martin Li immediately felt sweat break out on his forehead. Looking at Li Wei, he said, "I find it strange too. There was nothing valuable here."

"So, Mr. Li, I hope you will give this place up. This is my life's work."

Hearing Martin Li's words, Li Wei looked at him with a half-smile.

"Your life's work is important, but mine isn't?"

"I've already completed the acquisition. This is my company now, so I hope you disappear from in front of me as soon as possible."

Li Wei interlaced his fingers and spoke calmly.

Martin Li narrowed his eyes at Li Wei.

He was sure now. Li Wei had come to retaliate.

Because this man was so arrogant that he was not even pretending anymore!

"I hope you won't regret this."

He delivered one final threat. He had only lost in terms of capital; he had not lost in anything else!

"Get out!"

Li Wei said coldly.