American comics: Becoming the god of technology from Osborn

Chapter 24 Meeting with Doctor Octopus
"Ms. Chloe, when will your company's androids be officially released? And how much is each one costing?"

Chloe introduced a total of more than a dozen different types of bionic people, which made the audience feel itchy and they couldn't help but eagerly ask the two questions they wanted to know most.

"Since the most important raw materials for producing bionic humans are difficult to mine, mass production cannot be achieved in a short period of time. However, the Osborne Group has already started to build a collection site, and it is expected that the first batch of bionic humans will be put on the market before the end of this year. This batch of bionic humans will mainly be assistant-type."

Chloe explained to the audience.

"In line with the long-cherished wish that 'everyone has the right to own their own bionic man', the Osborne Group will continue to launch bionic men of different configurations in the future to serve people with different income levels. The most advanced customized bionic man will cost more than tens of millions of dollars, while the most basic model may only cost tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars."

"So can this most basic android be as...human-like as you?"

an audience member asked uncertainly.

"Please rest assured that high simulation is a prerequisite for bionic humans. Even the lowest-configuration bionic humans will have a skin layer and an emotion simulation program, but there will be some reductions in physical performance, materials, battery life, aesthetics, functions, durability, and computing power."

Chloe gave a response that made the entire audience ecstatic.

You can buy such a lifelike bionic man for just tens of thousands of dollars. Can you really make your money back? Is the Osborne Group selling it like this for charity?
If they knew that Harry's ultimate plan was to allow androids to enter the thousand-dollar market, they would probably faint from excitement on the spot.

At this time, Harry stepped forward and took over Chloe's place to make the final arrangements.

"It's almost time. I'll end the introduction of Osborne Group's latest product here. I know you still have a lot of questions that need to be answered, but please let us keep it a little mysterious and wait for the day when the android is officially launched before unveiling the final veil."

Harry smiled and said, "Besides, there are other companies that will introduce their products later. We can't stay here forever. In two months, Osborne Group will hold a formal product launch conference. Let's see you then."

After saying that, Harry and Chloe walked down from the booth amid the regretful gazes of countless viewers.

On the way out, they also ran into the person from the company who was about to give a speech. The person was looking at his new product with a bitter face.

After the shock of the Osborne Group's bionic man, I'm afraid it would be difficult for my stuff to arouse the audience's interest.

As Harry walked out of the open-air booth exit, he ran into an unexpected person.

A middle-aged scientist who is famous but poor.

"Dr. Otto, I have wanted to meet you for a long time. Peter should have mentioned me to you, right?"

Harry took the initiative to extend his right hand to Otto.

"Yes, Harry Osborn, Peter said a lot of good things about you to me. I really want to know how you bribed that guy."

Otto lowered his head and stared at Harry's hand for a long time, and finally stretched out his hand awkwardly and shook hands with Harry.

"I didn't bribe Peter. If anything, it was with our friendship."

Harry smiled faintly.

Next to her, Chloe looked at Otto, and the blue LED light on her temple flashed yellow, meaning she was recording or retrieving information.

"Hello, Dr. Otto Octavius."

In just a moment, Chloe retrieved Otto's known public identity information.

"Chloe, such a delicate bionic man is so unbelievable no matter how many times I see it. Harry, did you really design and develop it alone?" Otto was in the audience just now, watching the whole process of Chloe's demonstration. As a scientist who is also good at robotics, the shock he felt from Chloe was far more profound than other outsiders.

"Of course, I will never do anything dirty to plunder the wisdom of others."

Harry said with a serious expression.

"When Peter told me that you had designed a fairly complete bionic man, I thought it was just a beautification and that the best you could do was to make a silicone doll that could move. Now I know how conservative Peter was at that time."

Dr. Otto couldn't stop looking Chloe up and down in admiration.

"Actually, I feel the same way. Peter told me before that you, Doctor, have too deep a grudge against the Osborn Group and would rather die than meet me. But now, you come to me on your own initiative." Harry said with a smile.

"Peter is right about this. I really don't have any good feelings towards you Osborn. I didn't plan to come to see you because I thought you and Norman would be the same kind of people."

Otto snorted.

"So, what made you change your mind?"

"Because I have carefully considered Peter's words. He insisted that you would not be like Norman, who would sink into the temptation of power and money and become a profit-seeking beast. I want to confirm whether he is wrong about you."

At this point, Otto glanced at Chloe again.

"Of course, her appearance also forced me to re-recognize your abilities. I must admit that you are an absolute genius, Harry."

"Peter once said that you intended to combine some of the android's technology with my neural control system. Is this true?"

Otto suddenly asked.

"Yes, this is a very important part of my future plan."

Harry nodded. "Since Dr. Otto mentioned this, does that mean... you agree to join us?"

"not that simple."

Dr. Otto said seriously, "I need you to sign an agreement. If I find that you have abused my technology to seek improper benefits, I will take back my technology and all the profits that Osborne Group has obtained from using my technology."

"no problem."

Almost as soon as Otto finished speaking, Harry nodded in agreement.

"what?"

Otto was stunned when he heard this. Wasn't Harry's agreement too straightforward?
Everything Harry has done so far has not been for the purpose of making money. From the moment he was born, he has possessed enough wealth to last him several lifetimes. Even if the Osborne Group collapsed, it would not affect his personal assets. What's the use of having more money?
The reason why he wanted to climb up the technology and protect the Osborne Group was to cope with the frequent world-destroying crises in the future, and also to enjoy the scenery at a high place.

Developing technology does require a lot of money, but that is completely different from developing technology for the sake of money.

After all, Harry wants to obtain new technology without spending any money. Money is not the goal, it is just a tool.

"If you have no other requests, you are welcome to join us, Dr. Otto."

(End of this chapter)