Yinsen's Question

Lin Hai shook his head, dismissing Yinsen's guess. "Not exactly. Those militants don't have the energy or ability to track down a doctor who has already 'died' across national borders. The trouble mainly comes from Stark."

He looked directly into Yinsen's eyes. "You could say you personally took part in the most crucial first transformation of Tony Stark's life. From the time you met and spoke in that cave to your 'sacrifice' to buy him time, that entire experience held extraordinary importance for him."

After spending this time with him, you could tell that although Tony Stark had a terrible public reputation and a somewhat unpleasant personality, he wasn't bad at heart. Otherwise, you wouldn't have willingly risked your life to buy him time, right?"

Yinsen remained silent, his gaze shifting slightly as he tacitly acknowledged Lin Hai's words. He had indeed felt Tony's kindness and integrity hidden beneath his arrogance, sharp tongue, and cynical manner.

"Everything he went through during this kidnapping will become the foundation of his transformation. I hope that transformation can happen completely and thoroughly."

"Your 'death' was one of the important factors driving his change. If you were to appear alive and well before him so soon, then whether this playboy could truly transform would become uncertain."

"Playboy..." Yinsen repeated softly. The crude iron-gray armor came to mind, along with the time he had spent with Tony, and he understood Lin Hai's logic. Though it sounded somewhat cold-hearted, even calculated.

He nodded, accepting it. "I understand."

Lin Hai's tone softened slightly. "Saving you was partly convenient, and partly because I truly felt you shouldn't have died there. Your conduct and character are both quite good, Yinsen. Besides, your abilities are there for all to see. Letting you rot away in a cave in Afghanistan would