Chapter: 155
"Sir, my security monitoring system has detected the entry of two extremely high-energy sources into the company. According to facial recognition, the individuals are identified as Aldrich Killian, the founder and executive of A.I.M. Corporation, and his driver-cum-bodyguard, Eric Savin."
Inside the reception room, Mark, who had purposely set aside time to meet with Killian, smirked and set down his teacup. "Let them in, and make sure to treat them with courtesy. Today, we must receive them properly..."
Today was already the first Monday of December, the agreed-upon day for Mark to meet with Killian. True to his word, Killian arrived punctually, driving to the company's research center early in the morning.
"Baymax, activate the holographic scanning lenses. Collect detailed data on their bodies every second they are inside the company. Archive and name all the data. I want all their secrets exposed before my eyes..."
"As you wish, sir."
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After entering the company, Eric Savin was left waiting in the company's lounge area, while Killian was guided by the receptionist to the meeting room where Mark was.
"Hello, Mr. Mark Stark. I've heard so much about you. I never expected you to take the initiative to contact us at A.I.M. for a business collaboration. It's truly an honor!"
As soon as he entered, Killian began showering Mark with flattery. Killian truly lived up to his reputation as the individual who single-handedly brought A.I.M. to its current level. If it were someone else who didn't know his true nature, they might have been genuinely deceived by him.
"While it's true that wealth moves hearts, if one's character doesn't match, even immense wealth can be detrimental to them. Don't you agree, Mr. Killian?"
Saying this, Mark stood up and approached Killian, extending his hand for a handshake, displaying a friendly demeanor.
"Indeed, a person's abilities determine the wealth they acquire. It seems that you, Mr. Mark, have a high regard for the strength of our A.I.M."
"Speaking of which, during the turn of the millennium, I once had a chance encounter with your father at the Bern Convention in Switzerland. Unfortunately, I was still a nobody at that time, and our parting was brief. I'm sure Tony Stark doesn't remember meeting me."
While Killian seemingly brushed off the matter in front of Mark, the profound smile on his face revealed his inner unrest.
"Is that so? It seems we have some fate after all! But you shouldn't take it to heart. There are countless individuals who try to curry favor with the Stark family day in and day out. It's normal for him to forget about you."
Although Mark's words sounded like he was making excuses for Tony and asking Killian not to take it personally, in reality, he was subtly mocking Killian for overestimating himself and attempting to flatter him.
"And the reason I invited you here today for a meeting is not because I hold A.I.M. in high regard. To be honest, a company of A.I.M.'s scale doesn't even generate as much revenue in a year as my company does in a quarter.
I primarily hold Mr. Killian in high regard. You are the key figure, the soul of it all..."
"Oh, Mr. Mark, please elaborate," Mark's sarcastic remarks were quite skillful. Although Killian felt that Mark's previous words sounded somewhat peculiar, he attributed it to Mark's youth and lack of social skills. He maintained a professional smile and continued the conversation.
"You should also know that while my company, Mark Research Center, is a high-tech product research and development company, we have made significant progress and influence in the medical field with the consecutive releases of personal health assistants, artificial eyes, and body repair capsules.
Today, I invited you here hoping to collaborate with your company in the field of biotechnology, where you excel, and develop a new generation of body repair capsules."
"A new generation of body repair capsules? Forgive my frankness, but the currently available body repair capsules have already amazed me. Their functionality is incredibly powerful, almost unbelievable. Is there a way to further enhance them?"
"While it is true that the first-generation body repair capsules are already very powerful, they are only effective for patients who have recently been injured or whose wounds haven't fully healed.
For patients who have suffered permanent disabilities and whose wounds have healed, even the body repair capsules cannot help them fully recover.
I have seen your research papers, Mr. Killian, regarding unlocking the human body's bioelectric potential. I believe that is the key to upgrading and advancing the body repair capsules.
I wonder, Mr. Killian, what are your thoughts? Are you willing to join forces with me, seize this vast untapped market, and share the immense benefits?"
"I would like to say that I need to consider it, but the olive branch you have extended is too tempting. Here's to a successful collaboration!" Killian once again shook hands with Mark, and their shaking hands revealed their uncontrollable excitement.
"A successful collaboration..." Mark also showed a mysterious smile.
Step one of the plan - accomplished perfectly.
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