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Chapter 1366 The Most Successful Investment in History

"Stark, everyone here has great confidence in you,"

A shareholder wearing a custom suit and with a calm face spoke slowly.

"We are well aware that you have the ability to bring back the tens of billions of assets that have unexpectedly evaporated onto the company's books."

The atmosphere in the conference room was solemn and full of expectations. Every shareholder present was no ordinary person. Their accumulated wealth had already surpassed what ordinary people could imagine.

For them, money is important, but what they value more is the long-term development of the company, technological innovation and market leadership.

Therefore, even in the face of a sudden financial black hole, they still chose to stick with it because they believed that Tony Stark, the talented entrepreneur, could lead Stark Industries out of the predicament and towards new glory.

Tony Stark stood at one end of the conference table, his hands gently folded on the table, and his eyes swept over every shareholder.

The trust of these shareholders did not come out of thin air, but was based on his countless technological breakthroughs and business miracles in the past.

Does this count as shooting oneself in the foot?

"Well, since everyone trusts me so much, let's get straight to the point."

There was a hint of resignation in Tony's voice.

"Next, I will show you the future of Stark Industries - a new era shaped by our own hands."

"What I'm going to show you is the miniaturized result of the arc reactor, the core of Stark Industries' future."

As Tony finished his words, the virtual projection device in the center of the conference room slowly started up. A beam of soft light condensed in the air and gradually formed an exquisite three-dimensional model - it was a scaled-down version of the arc reactor.

This small device emits a soft blue light in the projection, as if it contains endless energy.

The shareholders present held their breath, their eyes fixed on this masterpiece that could change the world's energy landscape.

"This small reactor, despite its small size, is enough to power ten aircraft carriers!"

Tony's words were full of pride, as if he was announcing a groundbreaking invention to the world, "If we can successfully transform Stark Industries into a new energy technology industry, then our stock value will reach an unprecedented height."

The shareholders looked at each other, and then gasped in unison.

There are many experts in the field of science and technology among them, so they naturally know what this technology means.

If the arc reactor can be put into large-scale use as Tony said, it will completely subvert the existing energy system and usher in a new energy era.

"Not only that, after Stark Industries launches the Arc Reactor, our next plan is to completely reorganize the energy system of the entire United States."

Tony continued, his tone full of vision for the future, "Those outdated thermal power plants, wind and hydroelectric power plants, and even the fission nuclear power plants that are currently considered the most advanced technology, will be replaced by our Ark reactors."

"The Ark reactor is not only clean and safe, but more importantly, it does not pose any radiation risk. In comparison, existing power generation technologies will lose all their competitiveness."

Tony explained calmly, but every word was like a hammer, hitting the hearts of shareholders. However, as Tony expected, the rise of the new energy market will inevitably encounter strong resistance from the old energy market.

At this time, a shareholder from the Rockefeller family spoke with a complicated and somewhat embarrassed expression: "Is it really okay for you to do this?"

The Rockefeller family, a famous oil tycoon in American history, has grown wealth and influence almost as long as the American oil industry.

Back then, the Standard Oil Trust they founded almost monopolized the entire American oil market.

Today, facing the arc reactor that Stark Industries is about to launch, this is undoubtedly a huge blow to the Rockefeller family's traditional business.

"Stark, we are not against new energy sources themselves. We are against new energy sources that are not in our hands. Traditional energy sources such as oil and natural gas have brought great wealth and influence to our family over the past century. What we are worried about is that once arc reactors become popular, our core business will be severely impacted."

As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere in the conference room suddenly became tense. Other shareholders also began to whisper and discuss.

Among them, some are full of expectations for new energy technologies, while others are worried about their own interests being damaged. After all, in this business world where interests are paramount, everyone's position and considerations are different.

Tony saw this and thought to himself.

He understood that in order to promote the popularization of arc reactors, he must properly handle relations with the old energy forces, especially giants like the Rockefeller family.

Otherwise, once encountering strong opposition and obstruction, even the most advanced technology will find it difficult to be widely used in a short period of time.

"I understand your concerns, but let me remind you."

Tony's voice sounded again, his tone full of confidence and determination, "The wheel of history always rolls forward, and it is an inevitable trend for new energy to replace old energy. We at Stark Industries have the responsibility and ability to lead this change."

"I understand your position, Mr. Rockefeller."

Tony said again, and gave his solution.

"But please believe that Stark Industries is not trying to replace anyone, but to work with partners to jointly promote the transformation and upgrading of the energy industry. We are willing to explore the possibility of cooperation with the Rockefeller family, for example, in the research and development, production and sales of new energy technologies, to find a win-win model. After all, the future energy market will be a diversified and complementary market, not a zero-sum game."

Tony's words were like a shot in the arm, cheering up the shareholders who were originally a little shaken.

They began to realize that instead of resisting change, they should actively embrace it and find new opportunities and growth points from it.

"Pap-pap-pap-pap."

Chang Wei took the lead in applauding. His applause was crisp and powerful, as if he was cheering for Tony's speech, and as if he was cheering for his own upcoming huge profits.

The other shareholders followed suit and applauded, although their expressions looked a little strange.

After all, Chang Wei owns 35% of Stark Industries' shares, a proportion that is enough to give him a pivotal position in the company.

They didn't know how much money Chang Wei had spent to acquire these shares, but with the Stark Industries stock market plummeting, his cost would certainly not be high.

(End of this chapter)