A person is writing a diary in an American comic book, and Iron Man collapses at the beginning.

Chapter 85 Stark was dumbfounded: Am I living in a novel or a movie?

(Some readers were worried that characters like Iron Man would know they are movie characters. Don't worry, that's not the case. You'll find out in the next chapter. The title of this chapter is misleading.)

That's why Nick Fury's heart grew heavier and heavier.

In other words, has S.H.I.E.L.D. really been infiltrated by Hydra to such an alarming degree?

This is really not good news!

Even Lu Dan, the king of spies, couldn't help but feel a slight headache coming on.

However, these things cannot be rushed; they require careful consideration.

"Understood, bring the captain back immediately!"

Quickly putting aside those thoughts, Nick Fury gave Coulson this order.

"Understood, sir!"

After communication with Nick Fury was cut off, Coulson immediately made proper and swift arrangements.

Leading his large and imposing team, along with Captain America, they returned at top speed.

Given Captain America's status, Nick Fury also took it very seriously.

Without any hesitation, he quickly prepared a safe and reliable recuperation base for Captain America.

After Coulson brought Captain America back, he immediately arranged for Captain America to stay in that sanatorium.

And a series of tests were conducted on Captain America.

"Sir, the captain's health is basically fine."

"It's just that due to the long-term effects of low temperatures, his internal organs have remained in a dormant state for too long."

"In addition, his muscles have become stiff due to prolonged inactivity."

"Therefore, appropriate rehabilitation treatment is necessary."

Outside the sanatorium ward.

The medical team specifically tasked with examining and treating Captain America reported the situation to Nick Fury.

"So, how long will it take for the captain to wake up?"

Nick Fury nodded, indicating that he understood, and then asked the other party this question.

"It's hard to say, because the captain is not an ordinary person, so it could take a month or two, or it could take a week or two."

The other party gave this answer.

"I need to know as soon as the captain wakes up."

"Furthermore, nothing here is to be leaked without my orders."

"Yes, sir!"

After issuing such an order, Nick Fury did not linger and immediately left the sanatorium.

He had a lot of things to deal with and didn't have time to waste on Captain America.

However, what Nick Fury never expected was...

He had just given the order to keep it secret when someone quickly leaked the relevant information.

That's right.

Despite Nick Fury's careful selection of trustworthy individuals, he ultimately chose a Hydra agent.

Not only now, but even when Coulson's team was still in the Arctic Ocean, Alexander Pierce had already received the news.

"Captain America is actually alive!"

"That guy really got lucky!"

In his top-floor office, Alexander Pierce couldn't help but shake his head and sigh.

However, this is a good thing for Hydra.

After all, through their efforts, their people had successfully infiltrated Captain America's medical team.

Pierce had even just received intelligence that Captain America would be in a deep sleep for some time before waking up.

Isn't this the perfect opportunity to collect Captain America's blood sample?

That's damn good.

A super serum sample delivered right to our doorstep—it would be a disservice to Nick Fury not to accept it!

With that other person who mastered the arc reactor technology, Nick Fury really is a good subordinate!

Thinking of this, Alexander Pierce's smile became even brighter.

"By the way, sir, Stern is all ready, and the hearing should be held soon."

The good news didn't end there. The high-ranking undercover agent opposite Pierce reported another piece of good news to him.

Senator Stern may not be a household name, but he was the main backdrop for Iron Man's iconic scene of "stunning the hearing".

This guy tried various methods to take the armor from Stark during the hearing, but was met with a barrage of angry rebukes from Playboy, who even pointed his finger at him and berated him.

He also made an appearance in Captain America: The Winter Soldier.

He was the one who greeted another Hydra agent outside the Tri-Wing building with "Long live Hydra!"

"Tell Stern that this is the best time for us to acquire the Iron Man armor, and that he must succeed."

When this matter was mentioned, Alexander Pierce's expression turned serious, and he gave instructions in a deep voice.

Hydra also takes the Iron Man suit very seriously.

If Hydra also possesses that kind of devastating weapon, who in the world could stop Hydra's advance?

It's just a pity.

Alexander Pierce could never have imagined that his highly valued operation would be so easily thwarted by Tony Stark.

And in an extremely insulting way!

Of course.

Such a thing hasn't happened yet, and Tony Stark isn't concerned with "trivial matters" like hearings right now.

Because Tony Stark is very busy right now.

What are you busy with?

It was undoubtedly something related to the Stark Industries Exhibition.

After months of preparation and hype, Pepper Potts' hard work is about to bear fruit.

The Stark Industrial Exposition is starting in a week.

As the sole heir to the "Stark" name and a tech guru at the Stark Corporation, even Tony Stark, a man who usually avoids responsibility, has to get busy.

After all, the Playboy's status is special, and there are far too many aspects that require his personal involvement.

Even someone as lazy as him was incredibly busy for a whole week.

But how should I put it?

For this expo, which was of great significance to the Stark Corporation and Howard Stark, Playboy found joy even in the face of hardship and exhaustion.

Especially when you see how much hard work you've put in and how everything is ready for the expo to open in the evening.

Tony Stark was still very pleased and extremely excited.

He believed that when the opening ceremony arrived that evening, he, Tony, would once again set New York ablaze.

No, it set the whole of America on fire!

And this has indeed proven to be true.

As night fell, Tony Stark, clad in his Iron Man armor, descended from the sky, crashing onto the central stage of the venue in an incredibly imposing manner.

The atmosphere at the entire expo was immediately brought to a climax.

A group of hot, sexy women with great figures danced the "Iron Man" dance, accompanied by energetic music with a strong rhythm that made people want to sway along, and fireworks that filled the entire venue.

Against all this backdrop, Tony Stark, amidst the adoring gaze of the crowd, removed his Iron Man armor and strode to the front of the stage.

First, he spread his arms wide in a flamboyant manner, striking a pose that exuded sophistication.

After enjoying the screams and shouts of the crowd for a few seconds, Tony Stark finally opened his mouth with a swagger and began his extremely cool opening speech.

……

"I am not saying that the world has enjoyed a long period of stable peace because of me."

"I'm not saying that I rose from ruins and ashes to become the greatest phoenix in human history!"

"I'm not saying Uncle Sam can comfortably lie on his lawn drinking a beverage because I haven't found anyone brave enough to stand up to me!"

On the television screen.

Dressed in a suit and tie, Tony Stark spoke arrogantly, uttering words that most people would never dare to utter.

It wasn't even arrogance in the ordinary sense; it was arrogance that reached the heavens and went to the limit.

Zhou Cheng really is quite strange.

If this extremely cringeworthy style were spoken by another man in his thirties, it would probably be so awkward that you'd want to dig out a three-bedroom apartment.

But for some reason, it sounded so smooth and natural coming from Tony Stark's mouth.

Not only does it avoid making people feel awkward, it also avoids making people feel annoyed.

Just look at the excitement on the TV screen.

The more pretentious Tony Stark's words were, the more the applause in the audience soared like a rocket.

"Before we knew it, the Stark Industries Exhibition had begun!"

Shaking his head, Zhou Cheng looked away from the television screen and sighed.

Time really flies.

In the blink of an eye, half a year has passed since Tony Stark revealed his true identity.

Or to be more precise, it's been half a year since the Marvel Cinematic Universe officially began.

For Zhou Cheng, a time traveler who had watched Marvel movies, there were still many feelings.

He has witnessed the birth of various famous scenes firsthand, hasn't he?

I have to say, this feeling is really quite nice.

Furthermore, due to Stan's early capture and the unexpected turn of Iron Man into the Destroyer, Zhou Cheng lost his accurate judgment about which universe this was, thus developing a greater desire to explore the unknown future.

Now that two variables have already appeared in this world, will other variables appear?

And will these variables lead to some interesting changes?

Just like the "What If" series.

A seemingly insignificant change can have enormous, even revolutionary, consequences!

Zhou Cheng was very curious about what the Marvel world would be like in the future.

At the same time, they were even more concerned about whether his prescient hanging was still usable.

However, based on Zhou Cheng's observations over this period of time...

To date, he has not discovered anything different from the cinematic universe.

Captain America is still lying there peacefully, and Thor is probably still fighting in the Nine Realms.

None of the other superheroes surfaced beforehand, or underwent any other changes.

Business as usual.

And now.

Six months after the conclusion of the first Iron Man movie, the second movie has officially begun.

What will be the main storyline direction of Marvel going forward?

Zhou Cheng was quite looking forward to it.

On a whim, he subconsciously wrote down his feelings in his diary.

……

The Stark Industrial Exposition, backstage area of ​​the main venue.

"Not bad, right?"

"Yes, that's fantastic!"

A spirited Tony Stark was under the protection of his loyal bodyguard Happy—or rather, accompanied by him.

While enjoying his subordinates' boastful remarks, he strode confidently toward his luxury car.

However, as Tony Stark approached his luxury car, he suddenly discovered that a hot, sexy woman was already waiting next to it.

Was it a gift that came with the car?

"I hope so!"

While exchanging banter with Happy, Tony Stark walked over to the luxury car.

He then started flirting with that hot girl, just like he always is.

"Where are you from?"

Bedford.

What are you doing here?

"I'm looking for you."

"Okay, you've found it."

Tony Stark climbed into the driver's seat of the luxury car, settling into a comfortable position, before glancing at the hot girl and asking, "What do you want?"

"Summons!"

"You must attend the Senate Armed Services Committee hearing tomorrow morning at nine o'clock. Don't be late!"

As she spoke, the Spice Girl handed Tony Stark a summons.

A hearing?

Tony Stark had anticipated this, so he remained calm and didn't even flinch.

After Happy took the summons, he nonchalantly stepped on the gas and sped away.

"Sir, your speech was as low-key and humble as ever, while your appearance was as sensational and exciting as ever."

Back at the mansion, Jarvis once again showered him with flattery.

Tony Stark was already used to it, or rather, took it for granted, and didn't feel particularly proud of it.

He remained remarkably calm.

"Sir, your diary was updated during your speech."

After greeting his boss, Jarvis finally got down to business.

"Why didn't you say so sooner?"

Tony Stark's cool facade crumbled.

After making a casual remark, he quickly took out his diary.

Turning to the latest page, I found that there were new entries in the diary.

Indeed, looking at the entire Marvel universe, when it comes to showing off, Stark still reigns supreme.

[Look at this act of showing off; I reckon only people like Chen Beixuan and Li Qiye can compare.]

Stark has once again blown everyone away!

[However, the Stark Industries Exposition, which has been hyped up for so long, has finally begun.]

This means that the plot of Iron Man 2 is about to officially begin!

really!

Zhou Cheng is slandering me again!

Tony Stark's lips twitched slightly, and he felt an urge to punch someone again.

What does it mean to show off?

He, Tony, was just telling the truth!

Were his speeches at the opening ceremony not genuine?

Is it possible that the crime rate in America has dropped so much and the public's sense of security has suddenly increased so much because of the Destroyer armor?

Seriously, can't you speak properly!

"Wait a minute, a second part? The plot?"

And after a slight grumbling.

Tony Stark's attention was immediately drawn to the last sentence of the diary.

What's going on with this strange description?

"Part Two," "Plot"—it feels like they're referring to a novel, comic, movie, or similar work!

It must be said that this description is indeed very strange and awkward.

(End of this chapter)