Chapter 69: She Definitely Isn't Blind
Tony's petty emotions didn't affect his party mood.
After making his decision, he suddenly realized that this would be the most relaxed birthday party where he could finally set aside the two burdens that had troubled him for a long time.
However, Oaks and Rhodey weren't quite accustomed to his way of celebrating.
So the two of them found a relatively quiet place, each holding a glass of alcohol and sipping slowly.
"Did I see it wrong? Your way of drinking just now wasn't like this."
Rhodey was in a good mood after completing the mission and even felt like joking:
"The refined manner in which you're drinking now reminds me of your profession."
"Cough... You must be overthinking it, that's why you're mistaken."
Oaks glanced at him sideways and pursed his lips.
"I thought as a military officer, a colonel, you would avoid alcohol, let alone drive here."
"I'm flying back later!"
Rhodey's eyes seemed to twinkle with excitement.
"Finally... That's so cool! Besides, there are no drinking regulations specifically for flying suits in the United States yet. Perfect!"
He raised his glass and clinked it with Oaks.
"Thank you very much, Dr. Oaks. Without your help, Tony would have had a hard time getting out of this predicament, let alone resolving it perfectly."
"No, it's not perfect, Colonel Rhodey."
Oaks took a sip of his drink and glanced at Tony, who was effortlessly mingling with beautiful women, chuckling softly.
"Tony giving you the armor was a personal gift, not for the US military. We've already made that clear before."
"That's right, because of my unique status, there's room for compromise in this matter..."
Rhodey couldn't help but admire Oaks' thinking.
"But armor requires weapons, and Tony has clearly stated that he won't provide you with weapons. So, when you bring the armor back to the military base, who do you think will equip you with weapons?"
Oaks' words left Rhodey momentarily stunned, but he soon smiled wryly.
"Justin Hammer."
"That's right, it must be him."
After Stark Industries completely shut down its weapons division, Hammer Industries received a large number of orders. However, their weapon quality and power were far inferior to the advanced products produced by Stark Industries.
So, although Hammer Industries made every effort to expand its business, high-end weapon orders were still cut due to their inability to meet the military's needs.
Tony had already achieved the highest achievement in the industry. He had long left the arena, but his legend still remained.
Tony's departure from the arena wasn't because his skills had deteriorated but... because he had reached the pinnacle and ascended in broad daylight!
Since the Senate hearing at the beginning of the year, Hammer had been trampled on by Tony for almost half a year. The incident in Monaco finally gave him an opportunity to completely bring Tony down.
Of course, even the military was unaware that Hammer had recruited Ivan Vanko, the attacker who targeted Tony, under his command.
However, this didn't prevent them from obtaining the armor from Tony, who was completely uncontrollable, and then handing it over to Hammer, who was completely under their control, for modification.
Even if they couldn't crack the technology of the armor, installing weapons was still possible.
At the very least, Hammer Industries' weapons were second only to Stark Industries—although being second had a lot of connotations, but wasn't Mark II also an outdated model?
"It's a headache, I hope Tony won't throw a tantrum when he finds out."
Rhodey knew Tony's stubborn temper very well, and to be honest, he didn't like that Hammer guy either.
Every time Tony trampled on Hammer, the military got caught in the crossfire.
Being Tony's good friend,Every time Hammer and the military were trampled on, he couldn't help but compare Hammer to Tony.
There was simply no comparison.
Unfortunately, the military wanted to quickly promote the obedient Hammer to replace Tony, but who in the world could replace Tony?
Especially in this matter, Rhodey had no way to refuse.
"Hmm, that's how it is."
Oaks shrugged, and this became the starting point for Tony's subsequent efforts to turn the tide.
So, it's not perfect yet, it will have to wait for later.
"You guys can worry about this issue yourselves... It seems like a beautiful woman is interested in me, I need to handle it."
Oaks smiled, and when Rhodey heard that, he raised his head and rolled his eyes astonishingly.
"Why do I feel like that woman came here for me... Isn't that Tony's secretary?
Wow... she looks really sexy today. I think it's my military charm that attracted her."
"I'm telling you, Colonel Rhodey..."
Oaks stood up, raised an eyebrow at Rhodey with a face of pity.
"The eyes of this beauty are particularly good, she definitely isn't blind."
"..."
Rhodey felt like he should be angry, but he couldn't muster any anger at all.
"Damn it... Doesn't the information say that this guy isn't interested in women?!"
...
"I've heard your name for a long time, Consultant Oaks."
"Likewise, Agent Romanoff... or should I say, Black Widow."
Oaks held a glass of wine and walked slowly to the balcony with Natasha who had a charming smile on her face, temporarily escaping the noisy heavy metal music at the venue.
"Hmm? It seems like someone who drank too much was here just now."
Natasha glanced nonchalantly at the remains of a bottle on the ground, while Oaks' smile remained unchanged.
"It must have been Tony, I saw him come over just now."
"...So I feel that compared to scientists, you are more suitable for our line of work."
Natasha's eyes seemed to be able to captivate souls, exuding astonishing charm. However, she quickly realized that this had no effect on Oaks at all.
"It's truly frustrating."
"And you're not the first one to think that way."
Oaks took a sip of his drink that he hadn't put down yet, then turned and leaned against the railing.
"So, Agent Romanoff, did you specifically come to find me? Is it to test your own charm?"
"Two days from now is Justin Hammer's exhibition at the Stark Industries Expo. However, my cover has been blown, so I'm afraid I won't be able to accompany Miss Potts and protect her."
Natasha casually flicked her hair and glanced at the venue.
"To be honest, Miss Potts is truly an extraordinary woman. If it were me, I'm afraid I would have rendered Tony incapable of taking care of himself on the first day I met him."
"...Actually, I thought the same on the first day I met him."
Oaks twitched his mouth, She is truly living up to her reputation as Black Widow.
"So, have you been dismissed now?"
"No, the Director called me back, just now."
Natasha smiled again with her charming smile.
"But that driver and bodyguard's combat capabilities are truly something...
Justin Hammer is making a grand show at Tony's home turf, it's like asking for trouble. There might be an interesting show to watch."
"Is this the keen intuition of an agent? Do you think something will happen?"
Oaks finished the drink in his glass, placed it on the railing, and said,
"So, you've come to remind me... in a personal capacity?"
"That's right, because the Director said that you will also attend the exhibition in two days, along with Dr. Yinsen.
Also..."
Natasha walked gracefully past Oaks, leaving behind a trail of fragrance.
"I can finally say that I'm your first customer for the restorative potion~"
Oaks: "...So it was you!"
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