Stark Expo

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Seemingly thinking of something, Coulson threw a USB drive to Stark, "This is the toxin suppressant Daisy developed. She said as long as you stay away from palladium, the medicine will gradually clear the toxins from your body."

Stark examined the USB drive in his hand, puzzled, "She has medical expertise too? Who did she copy this time?"

Coulson just smiled and said nothing.

A butterfly's wings can cause a hurricane. The Hammer that was supposed to land in New Mexico at this time did not appear. Coulson was continuously overseeing Stark's work. During their spare time, the two even discussed retrofitting motorcycles, and it could be said that Coulson was quite happy during this period.

Meanwhile, Daisy was still shuttling between the tasks of aircraft carrier transformation and robot soldiers. Having taken control of Hammer Industries, her "transfer" speed had greatly increased, and many accounts could be squared away through Hammer Industries.

The current profits from this flying aircraft carrier were minimal. If she was responsible for the next retrofit, pulling Hammer Industries in as a supplier, selling to herself from the right hand, and buying from the left hand, this kind of self-supplying would definitely make a good amount of money...

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One week later, the Stark Expo.

The Expo was held in Flushing Meadows Park in Queens, New York. This venue had hosted two World Fairs before, covering 1255 acres, which is roughly equivalent to 5 square kilometers—3 square kilometers larger than Monaco, where Ivan Vanko had been killed. A park was more than twice the size of a country...

The Expo was entirely constructed by Stark Industries, which utilized a plethora of geometric shapes for decoration. Various lines and metallic structures were visible everywhere.

There was no ostentatious artistry, it seemed very straightforward, directly telling visitors, "We are wealthy, and we like to replace natural things with artificial ones."

Unlike the Eastern appreciation for "authenticity" and the reverence for "natural landscapes," the Stark Expo lacked the awe-inspiring works of nature, but under meticulous craftsmanship, it reflected the spirit of the designers, a spirit of man conquering nature...

The night was dazzling, and the visitors were numerous. Many ordinary citizens came to see the spectacle, and minors could get a free Iron Man toy upon entry. Few people turn down freebies, and imperceptibly, the idea that Iron Man was a superhero was firmly established in many people's minds.

Needless to say, this was Pepper Potts' idea. Stark had his ups and downs but always managed to get help, and the reason lay in how Pepper Potts started from the little things, helping him cultivate countless supporters.

Nearly ninety percent of the attendees at the Expo were tourists, but there were also about ten percent from around the world who were investors. They had a keen eye, trying to find projects with investment value among the many products.

Sometimes Tony Stark was very idealistic, and from a business perspective, this expo was not profitable. On the contrary, because of the venue, setups, and giving away a large number of toys, it was likely to lose a significant amount of money.

But Stark, purely by spending money, managed to boost his popularity. Coupled with someone quietly buying up his stock, it indirectly boosted the group's share price. Whether it was a fluke or premeditated, Stark Industries had smoothly navigated through its crisis.

The expo was planned to be open for a year. With ample funding and superior conditions, it attracted companies and individuals from around the world, giving many products the chance to be showcased, promoted, and introduced.

Investors also wandered among the various booths, seeking products they believed to be valuable and promising for investment.

Even ordinary citizens could participate in investment activities. They might have had less capital, but their eagerness to invest was unstoppable.

The Stark Expo had only been open for six months but had already facilitated tens of thousands of large and small collaboration projects. Among these, Stark Group's professional evaluation team identified a hundred projects as high-quality, potentially high-yield investments, expecting these investment projects to bring returns of more than triple.

Under Pepper Potts' leadership, the giant Stark Industries was now staggering back to its feet, preparing to embark on a new path.

Tonight, however, there was only one protagonist at the Stark Expo—Hammer Industries, hosting its own product launch on its competitor's turf. Justin Hammer was just the kind of person who liked to court death.

Luckily, Tony Stark was a true hero. If it had been a villain, Hammer would have been assassinated.

Everyone's thoughts evolve with their experiences.

Looking at Cyclops' semi-villainous transformation shows that even a master of psychic abilities like Professor Charles Xavier can't fully understand human hearts. If the old bald head can't do it, much less Daisy with her half-baked psychic abilities. The mental powers are better used for guidance rather than forceful control.

She didn't reject Justin's proposal. In her view, Ivan Vanko was long gone, and she had heard that Stark was still in his villa working on a new reactor; nothing should go wrong at tonight's exhibition.

Letting Justin Hammer, this forcefully recruited guy, deal with the external audience, Daisy met with a group from the Pentagon in the control room at the back.

"Secretary of Defense Sir Robert, General Hague, Lt. General Green, welcome," Daisy greeted them, dressed very formally today.

She wore a beige long dress designed by Yves Saint Laurent, with some openwork on the back that subtly revealed some skin while the rest was tightly covered.

This legendary figure in the design world had just passed away in June, and his creations had instantly become best-sellers. Daisy didn't see much of the philosophy or fashion elements in the dress, she just knew it cost her 35,000 dollars.

The New York distributor had hyped it up tremendously, talking about how it was handcrafted by the master, his last great work, and in a rush to attend the exhibition, she had no choice but to pay by credit card.

The additional costs for shoes, bags, and jewelry are another expense, which were significant for her, and would be even more so for a regular female agent.

She understood why Black Widow insisted on finishing the month at Stark Industries before leaving, and why Hill had left S.H.I.E.L.D. to join Stark's human resources directly—the salaries for agents were relatively low, while Stark's pay was genuinely high.

Clothing was a major expense, and cosmetics were another significant expenditure. Designer makeup brands were exorbitantly priced.

The generals didn't care about her outfit, and honestly, neither did she care much. But the maid insisted on makeup whenever going out, something Daisy initially resisted. Recently, however, for unknown reasons, her thinking had undergone a small shift, now opting to wear makeup for important occasions.

"Generals, this is the Type-1 anti-terrorism mechanized soldier provided by Hammer Industries for the Department of Defense, available in models for the army, navy, air forces, and the Navy SEALs. The purpose is to maintain regional stability, assist soldiers in various humanitarian rescue tasks, promoting world peace and development..."

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