Does This Guy Always Love Showing Off This Much?

Hearing the name Curt Connors, Loren was startled, and the image of Lizard immediately appeared in his mind.

Yes, in most parallel universes of Marvel, Curt Connors was Lizard, one of the classic villains of the Marvel Universe.

Peter Parker and Curt Connors also had a relationship that was part teacher and part friend.

However, in other parallel universes, Peter Parker became Spider-Man, while Curt Connors became Lizard.

As a result, the two embarked on completely different paths and ultimately had no choice but to become enemies.

But the Marvel Universe Loren was currently in was different from any universe he had previously learned about.

So even he, a transmigrator, had no idea how the timeline of this universe had unfolded.

"Peter, you only just graduated from high school. Have you already come into contact with genetics?"

Loren looked at Peter with a trace of confusion, feeling that there was something odd about the Peter before him.

Hearing this, Peter adjusted his glasses and calmly said, "Yeah, I've been interested in biology since I was little, so I know a little about related professional knowledge. I never expected Professor Connors to think highly of me. It's an honor to be his assistant."

"Peter, you're far too modest.

For a professor to recognize you, the professional knowledge you know definitely isn't just a little.

As expected of the top student in our class! I'm sincerely happy for you.

Come on, let's have a toast. I wish you a bright future."

He was genuinely happy that Peter had achieved what he had today.

Because as a transmigrator, he knew that in some parallel universes, Peter had not become Spider-Man, and his life had not gone well either.

And precisely because of that, Peter had ultimately taken a completely opposite, crooked path.

So Loren was actually a little worried that the Peter of this world would be the same.

As Peter's classmate, he naturally did not want to see Peter fall into the abyss.

Otherwise, Peter might end up becoming his enemy. He had no desire to cross blades with an old classmate.

Hearing Loren's blessing, Peter finally revealed a faint smile on his honest-looking face.

Since they had met, this was probably the first time Peter had smiled.

"Thank you, Loren. You're such a good person!

But with someone like me, no matter how hard I work, I still can't compare to you guys.

I'm just trying to make a living. I don't have much of a future."

After smiling, Peter became gloomy again.

Both his words and his expression carried a hint of dejection.

He seemed to have no expectations or confidence in his future at all.

And that once again formed a stark contrast with the Peter Parker Loren remembered.

Was this guy really Spider-Man?

Loren had his doubts.

If the Peter Parker in front of him was not the Spider-Man who had frequently made the trending searches recently,

then who was the real Spider-Man?

At that thought, he subconsciously shifted his gaze to Gwen Stacy, who was sitting across from him.

Oh my God, no way!!!

A female Spider-Man?

If that were really the case, then things would get interesting.

Naturally, Gwen and the others had no idea what Loren was plotting at that moment.

Hearing Peter start talking dejectedly again, Gwen comfortingly patted him on the shoulder.

"Peter, don't be so down!

Don't compare yourself to those two. They're both rich second-generation kids who never lack money.

You should compare yourself to me. Compared to me, you're incredible—you're practically an idol to people like me!"

"Really?" Upon hearing Gwen say that, Peter's eyes lit up, and his gaze toward Gwen was filled with excitement and affection.

"Of course. Anyway, in my eyes, you're the best top student." Gwen nodded with a smile, continuously comforting Peter.

"Thank you, Gwen. In my heart, you are also..."

BOOM!!

Before Peter could finish, a huge burst of music suddenly rang out, completely drowning out his voice.

No one heard what he said afterward.

At that moment, the ceiling of the banquet hall slowly opened. Then, a gold-and-red figure suddenly descended from the sky and landed in an incredibly flashy manner. That gold-and-red figure was none other than Tony Stark wearing the Iron Man Suit.

"Wow, that's so cool!"

"Iron Man, Iron Man, I love you!"

"Waaah!!!"

With Iron Man's appearance, everyone present except Loren and Tifa stood with their mouths agape in astonishment.

The socialites mingling among the business elites let out shrieks in unison.

Their voices were so seductive that they sounded like they were about to climax.

Gwen and Tifa both frowned upon hearing it, then spat at the same time, "Bitch!!"

Neither of them seemed to have expected such perfect synchrony.

They immediately exchanged smiles, their favorable impression of each other soaring.

"Boss, has this guy always loved showing off this much?"

Looking at Iron Man striking poses onstage, Tifa asked with a hint of confusion.

"Yeah. Otherwise, why would they call him the Iron Man King of Showoffs?"

"King of Showoffs?"

"Hahaha, Loren, are you trying to kill me with laughter? If Mr. Stark heard that, he'd probably want to strangle you!"

"I know, but he wouldn't dare." Loren smiled, unconcerned.

"Tifa, I kind of need to use the restroom. Come with me?"

At that moment, Gwen suddenly grabbed Tifa's hand and spoke as though they were close sisters.

Hearing that, Tifa immediately turned her gaze to Loren, unsure what to do.

Because she was a robot. She did not need to pee!

"Tifa, go with Gwen. Just wait for her outside the door."

"Okay, boss." Having received Loren's order, Tifa immediately went to the restroom hand in hand with Gwen.

At that moment, Peter beside them suddenly stood as well and said, "I need to pee too."

As he spoke, Peter quickly headed toward the restroom.

"..."

With the three of them gone, only Loren and Harry remained at the table.

Then Harry suddenly smiled and sat beside Loren, whispering sneakily, "While they're gone, tell me something. Why did you suddenly acquire so many arms factories?

Is another war about to break out somewhere? Where are they planning to fight this time?

If there's really going to be a war, tell me secretly so I can buy some stocks in advance and make a fortune."

Harry lowered his head and asked in a gossipy manner.

Hearing this, Loren merely smiled without speaking, wearing an expression that said it was better for Harry not to know.

Seeing that, Harry immediately understood and wisely stopped asking.

There were two reasons Loren had acquired several arms factories during this period.

The first reason was simple: to make money.

Tony Stark had shut down Stark Group's weapons manufacturing division due to the condemnation of his conscience.

That left a huge gap in the arms industry, and Loren could conveniently take his place and expand it into something bigger and stronger.

His conscience was tough as nails, anyway. Feeling guilty was impossible. Anyone who refused to make money was an idiot.

Besides, blaming weapons manufacturers for war was as childish and ridiculous as blaming the kitchen knife in someone's hand for murder!

As for the second reason, it had to do with General-Purpose Combat Robots.

To rapidly increase his armed forces and deal with all kinds of unforeseen situations in the future,

mass-producing standardized General-Purpose Combat Robots and Anti-Gravity Drone formations was an inevitable step for him.

And when it came to large-scale manufacturing, his tiny laboratory was nowhere near enough.

He had to establish a production line of considerable scale, which made acquiring arms factories unavoidable.

Of course, there was no way he would tell Harry any of that.

"Hey, Young Master Loren, I'm here!"

At that moment, a pleasant, alluring voice came from the side.

Then, a sexy reporter with seductive green hair and a low-cut evening gown walked up to Loren with sultry steps.

"Young Master Loren, do you have time? I can't wait to discuss photography techniques with you."

"Hehe, of course." Loren revealed an amused smile as he looked at the green-haired beauty before him.

He then glanced at Harry and said, "I need to take a leak too!"

With that, ignoring Harry's stunned expression, he took the female reporter by the hand and headed toward the VIP rooms on the second floor.