Chapter 82 Product launch Begins

Chapter 82  Product launch Begins

In the current stock market, there are unforeseen twists and turns that have caught many off guard. However, Leon and Tony had foreseen this.

Many people believe that Stark Group's stock price is headed for a steep decline, or even a lock-up, due to Tony's perceived recklessness. Consequently, Leon and Tony had made extensive preparations in advance.

The bulk of the funds came from Tony, with Leon contributing a maximum of 100 million US dollars. But this was just the starting point for Leon. He intentionally waited until the stock price neared the lock-up threshold and then aggressively began purchasing, eventually driving the value up to one billion dollars.

It was then Tony's turn. Initially, Tony had not planned for this move because he was confident that a successful press conference and the smooth development of the mobile phone industry would secure Stark Group's future. However, Leon challenged him, saying, "You're missing out. With this, you can make a hundredfold profit in no time. Why not seize this opportunity?"

Even though Leon was not a god in his previous life or in the DC universe, he recognized that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Stark Group wasn't going down; on the contrary, once this transition was completed, Stark Group would transform from a national service provider to a global super-business empire with far-reaching influence.

The value of Stark Group would skyrocket, potentially more than a hundredfold. Those currently selling stocks frantically would later be willing to pay hundreds of times more to buy them back, if not more.

Tony agreed with Leon's assessment. So, they delegated the press conference to Pepper and took advantage of the market's misinformation to purchase their own stocks.

Due to the stock market's impact, very few people paid attention to the press conference, and no one reacted when Tony used his wealth to stabilize Stark Group's stock price.

Later, some began speculating that Tony used his own money to stabilize his company's stock. Many will secretly curse their luck in the future, thinking, 'If only we had known what was coming today. Why did we panic? Why would a weapons dealer suddenly focus on mobile phones? Does he know something we don't? Could the mobile phone market be monopolized by other major manufacturers?'

Even Rhodes, Tony's friend, called him later. "Tony, if things get really bad, I can try to intervene. As long as you can secure the exclusive weapons supplier contract for the military, Stark Group won't fall," Rhodes offered sincerely, aware that Tony had previously upset the military.

In any case, the Defense Secretary was a significant figure in the military world, and Tony had publicly challenged him.

Furthermore, the military desired the battle suit technology. Tony thanked Rhodes on the phone, saying, "James Rhodes, thank you. But there's no need. Have you watched the press conference? And as a friend, I'd advise you not to sell your stocks."

It turned out that Rhodes also held some stocks and replied, "I won't sell them, and I'm not short on cash. I've actually bought another hundred thousand dollars' worth. Sorry, Tony, that's all I can do."

Tony not only appreciated Rhodes's support but also shared a knowing look with Leon, a testament to their reliable friendship. "Alright, when this is all over, let's grab a drink. By the way, I have a gift for you," Tony said, only then revealing that the gift was the War Machine, the Mark battle suit he had phased out.

Leon had helped him master a new element to replace palladium, not because Tony was genuinely poisoned, but because the new element was more stable and provided significantly more energy than its predecessor.

Additionally, Tony had already commenced the construction of the fourth generation of the Mark battle suit. The first-generation Mark battle suit had only existed in conceptual drawings, as it was never fully developed. The second generation marked the true commencement of the series. first  battle suit, which can be considered the second generation, was seldom worn and had become a fixture in Tony's residence.

Tony then went on to create the third-generation battle suit, the iconic suitcase battle suit. The battle suit equipped with the new element would consequently become the fourth generation, while his previous battle suit was prepared to be handed over to Rhodes.

The rationale behind this decision had been discussed earlier. It was driven by a desire to nurture a strong relationship with Rhodes, and as a gesture of goodwill towards both the military and the nation. Tony, despite being a businessman, recognized the potential risks of being targeted by a nation on multiple fronts, which could adversely affect him and his company.

While he wouldn't part with the core battle suit technology, offering one to Rhodes to serve the military's interests was a strategic step forward. It was a mutually beneficial arrangement, ensuring both parties stood to gain.

That being said, it's time to revisit the situation at the press conference. Pepper was hosting the conference at a massive exhibition, and with just a minute left before it was set to begin, she finally concluded that those two rascals weren't planning to show up. After an exasperated foot stomp, Pepper Potts had no choice but to take the stage herself.

In all honesty, she was feeling quite nervous, especially with the realization that a multitude of reporters from around the globe had gathered. They weren't necessarily interested in Stark Group's mobile phone; their curiosity lay in why Stark Group had taken this direction and why they'd closed down the weapons department.

A question surfaced almost immediately from one of the attendees. Pepper Potts, standing confidently on the stage, offered a slight smile as she picked up an incredibly slim and button-less candy bar-shaped phone. The screen-to-body ratio was astonishing, nearing full-screen levels. She displayed it to the audience.

"What is that?" echoed throughout the room, with even the representatives sent by major mobile phone manufacturers appearing baffled. No one had seen anything like it before. It appeared to be a mobile phone, but where were the buttons? How could you make calls without buttons? And in such a slim and lightweight device, where was the battery?

The questions came pouring in, but it was challenging to decide where to begin. However, the most significant revelation was that the launch was being broadcast globally and live, meaning countless viewers around the world were tuned in.

While some people from a certain nation had neglected the press conference due to stock market concerns, everyone else around the world was paying varying degrees of attention to the event. Pepper Potts began her presentation by unlocking the phone's screen.

She proclaimed, "This is the cutting-edge super-smartphone developed by Stark Group, aptly named the Star-El." Borrowing the words of our two major shareholders, Tony Stark and Mr. Leon El, today's mobile phones can be discarded and rendered obsolete. From now on, there will be only one type of mobile phone in the world, and that's the Stark Group's super-smartphone, Star-El."

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