American comic book: Absolute Spider-Man

Uncle Ben and Aunt Mei were both taken aback.

Peter smiled and continued, "First, register a small family business in New York State. We'll name it Parker Industries; it sounds legitimate and will make future expansion easier. State registration, business name filing, and federal trademark application will all cost less than five hundred dollars, giving you complete control of the brand."

Peter then explained to the two men how the money would be used:

First, use a portion to complete the legal registration of Parker Industries, then spend tens of dollars to submit a provisional patent, locking in the formula and structure of the hemostatic spider silk solution to prevent others from imitating it.

Next, the garage workshop was transformed into a simple dust-free area with ultraviolet disinfection and small stirring and filtration equipment, specifically for producing hemostatic gel that can solidify quickly with a single spray.

The remaining budget was used to purchase medical spray cans, packaging materials, and the first batch of raw materials, while a little money was set aside for simple safety testing and community outreach.

From the company, brand, and patents to the production line, finished products, and sales channels, $30,000 was just enough to set up the whole framework.

There were no factories, no huge investments, just a garage, a set of simple equipment, and a simple name—Parker Industries.

Uncle Ben paused for a moment, then nodded emphatically: "Okay, let's call it Parker Industries."

In the following days, Peter began to work diligently on the procedures and workshop renovations.

He first registered a micro-family business online in New York State, officially naming the company Parker Industries, and then spent several hundred dollars applying for a trademark.

At the same time, he wrote his own materials and submitted a provisional patent to protect the formula, rapid gelation mechanism, and spray application method of the hemostatic spider silk solution, thus eliminating the possibility of it being easily imitated in a short period of time.

Uncle Ben helped with obtaining community permits and purchasing basic building materials, while Aunt Mei was responsible for cleaning and disinfecting, gradually transforming the garage into a clean and tidy small production area.

The walls were painted with anti-mold paint, ultraviolet disinfection lamps were installed in the corners, a stainless steel workbench was placed in the middle, and an air purifier ran 24 hours a day. The originally messy and dilapidated garage quickly became a mini medical workshop.

Peter used the remaining budget to buy second-hand small mixing tanks, filters, and medical spray filling equipment. He modified and debugged them himself to ensure that the cobweb concentrate could be produced stably, without impurities, and without clogging the nozzles.

Medical spray aluminum cans, aseptic packaging, and label stickers have also arrived one after another, and everything is progressing according to plan.

From company establishment, brand registration, and patent protection to workshop renovation, equipment installation, and raw material preparation, in just a few days, the initial form of a business belonging to the Parker family has taken shape.

Next, after Peter got all the processes running smoothly, the workshop officially entered small-batch trial production.

In the cleanroom, he prepared the cobweb stock solution, controlling the temperature and reaction rate to keep the liquid in a state where it could be sprayed, come into contact with air, and instantly solidify into a gel.

Uncle Ben was in charge of filling and pressing the spray valves, while Aunt May labeled and recorded the batch numbers in a sterile environment. The bottles were printed with simple English words: Parker Industries – Quick-Clot Hemostatic Gel.

The $3 was quickly spent, leaving only a small fraction of it, and the Parker family was back to struggling to make ends meet.

But looking at the neatly stacked first batch of products, the family of three didn't have much financial worry, and they were all full of confidence in the future.

September 7th has arrived, and today is Peter's homecoming day.

"Hakimi oh North and South Green Beans, Asigana Haya Ku, Ommagiri Dingdong Chicken, Dingdingdong Dong Hakimi~"

At 8:00 a.m., at Midtown High School, Peter hummed a song from another time and strode into the campus.

The corridors were decorated with blue and gold balloons, banners, and cheering posters, and the student council and cheerleading teams were setting up the entrances to the auditorium and gymnasium.

Peter put his backpack into the locker and then greeted his good brother whom he hadn't seen in a long time.

"Hey Harry! Hey Ned! How's your summer vacation going?"

Peter's best friend, Harry Osborn, excitedly hugged him: "It's not good at all."

Harry couldn't help but complain, "All summer long, that stubborn old man arranged for me to intern at the Osborne Corporation, claiming it was to pave the way for me to take over the company in the future."

Harry hugged Ned and then complained, "You guys have no idea how I spent my summer vacation. During the day, I was in the cold lab observing all kinds of experimental projects. At night, I had to study family asset management, corporate merger and acquisition negotiations, biotechnology basics, military project compliance, and even social etiquette and public speaking."

He looked dejected and utterly hopeless: "My dad calls it a 'required course for Osborne's heir,' but I think he just wants to weld me to the chair at the Osborne Group ahead of time."

Ned looked at Harry with pity, patting his round belly. "I'm much more comfortable. I spent the whole summer at home, fixing my uncle's computer, disassembling three old game consoles to modify their cooling systems, and watching the entire Star Wars spin-off series. I also dabbled in drone modification and cybersecurity—you could call that technical training."

"By the way," Ned said, "Peter, what did you do during the summer vacation?"

"Um... I started a company?"

"What?!"

After a while.

"That sounds so cool, Peter! Are Parker Industries hiring?" Ned shouted, his loud voice startling the other students in the corridor, and several eyes turned to Peter and his two companions.

"Parker Industries is still in its early stages," Peter said. "Once the company is on track, I will definitely hire you as our chief scientist with a high salary."

"Snapped!"

Ned and Peter gave each other a high five.

Harry asked with concern, "Peter, are you having any financial difficulties? I can ask the old man to invest in Parker Industries."

Upon hearing Harry mention Norman Osborn, Peter felt a headache coming on at the thought of the future Green Goblin: "Uh... Harry, I don't deny your father's love for you, but his controlling nature is something we've all witnessed. Accepting investment from the Osborn Group is probably not a good thing for Parker Industries at this stage."

"You're right."

Then, Harry said seriously, "Can I invest in Parker Industries with my own money? Just so you know, I want to be a shareholder."

Then, as if afraid Peter wouldn't agree, Harry quickly added, "Even a symbolic 0.1% share would be fine."

Harry did not look down on Peter's small, family-run company just because he was the heir to a giant like the Osborn Corporation.

On the contrary, as a brother, he fully demonstrated his support and optimism for Peter and Parker Industries.

A warm feeling welled up in Peter's heart.

Peter had his own considerations regarding the shareholding structure of Parker Industries.

The two men before him were Peter's childhood best friend, who would later become Spider-Man's comrades-in-arms through thick and thin—or perhaps, supervillains who would turn against each other.

Peter decides to start strengthening the bond between the three of them from now on.

For no other reason than that, even if the two of them turn into super villains in the future, I hope they will take pity on me and beat me up a little less for the sake of our past relationship.

"Parker Industries will appoint Harry Osborn as Chief Operating Officer and Ned Lids as Chief Technology Officer and Chief Cybersecurity Officer, each with a 10% stake."

Peter said solemnly.

"What's making you two chat so happily?"

A girl's voice interrupted the three's conversation.