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Chapter 520
chapter 0235 part 1
Chapter 234: Undercurrents, Seeking Help
The doorbell of the Sea View Villa rang. Tony Stark put down the diving suit in his hand and walked to the computer controlling the entrance surveillance. The virtual screen displayed none other than Captain America Steve Rogers and Phil Coulson.
Tony Stark had J.A.R.V.I.S. release the access system and invited the two in.
"Make yourselves at home," Tony Stark greeted them, gesturing for them to sit down. He walked to the bar counter, grabbed a bottle of champagne, and raised it towards them.
"How about some champagne?"
"Tony! No need for the trouble, we're here to ask for your help!" Steve Rogers sat on the sofa, his gaze fixed on Tony Stark.
Tony Stark turned his head, "Aren't you investigating the truth behind Nick Fury's death? Have you found anything? Is it really related to Tang?"
Tony Stark's rapid-fire questions left Steve Rogers unsure where to start.
"Mr. Stark, we've encountered a very tricky individual, and we need your help!" Phil Coulson's face seemed much more haggard.
His most respected superior had been killed, the suspected murderer was a colleague of many years, and even his former comrade-in-arms wasn't entirely on his side. If not for Captain America, his former idol, fighting alongside him, he felt he would collapse immediately. "A tricky individual!" Tony Stark repeated Phil Coulson's words while opening the champagne bottle and pouring several glasses of champagne.
J.A.R.V.I.S. controlled the mechanical arm, placing the glasses of champagne in front of Steve Rogers and Phil Coulson.
Meanwhile, in the workshop, Doctor Reed Richards and Dr. Banner, who had finished their post-processing work, also came to the reception room.
Dr. Banner greeted the two.
Although Doctor Reed Richards wasn't a member of the Avengers, having fought alongside Captain America on the Lyon Battlefield, he was considered an acquaintance of Captain America. However, he didn't recognize Phil Coulson and merely nodded.
"Feel free to ask for anything you need me to do. Nick Fury and I were also old friends. I am deeply saddened by his death. Based on my understanding of Agent Natasha, I don't believe she would assassinate her Officer without reason."
Tony Stark sat on the sofa opposite Captain America with his glass of champagne. "I think there's a high probability she was controlled, just like Dr. Erik Selvig back then!"
"That's also the result of our investigation!"
Phil Coulson nodded in agreement. "Director Fury was planning to investigate a smuggling incident involving Tang Song, so he sent Agent Natasha and a team of elites. The result was the entire team was wiped out, and she disappeared without a trace. It wasn't until two days later that Agent Natasha contacted us. We suspect that during those two days, she was brainwashed and controlled, which led to the accident of assassinating Director Fury!"
"Smuggling!?" This was the first time Tony Stark heard Phil Coulson mention the cause of their conflict with Tang Song. "What was Tang smuggling? Cars or watches? I know him, he wouldn't kill a Secretary-General of the World Security Council just for those things!"
Facing Tony Stark's questioning, Phil Coulson hesitated slightly. "It was a batch of high-technology products restricted from export. Tang Song secretly smuggled these things to !"
Of course, Phil Coulson wouldn't say that the things Tang Song smuggled were the damaged Iron Suits and the Arc Reactors inside them, which were found in the villa ruins of Stark.
Out of a certain selfish motive, when Nick Fury learned this information before his death, he didn't immediately tell Tony Stark. Instead, he wanted to secretly intercept this batch of things.
As Nick Fury's confidant, Phil Coulson naturally understood his plan. It was nothing more than wanting to use this batch of Iron Suits to research his own robot armed force.
Since Hill became S.H.I.E.L.D. Director and grew distant from Nick Fury, perhaps due to the betrayal of his old subordinates, Nick Fury's heart became increasingly suspicious of everything. He urgently needed an armed force that he controlled himself.
After seeing the prospect of Iron Soldiers, for Nick Fury, there was nothing more suitable than these obedient, reliable robots who wouldn't betray him.
Of course, Phil Coulson would never tell Tony Stark these words. Without S.H.I.E.L.D.'s help, the current Avengers were the only strength they could rely on.
If a rift were to form with Tony Stark over the Arc Reactor incident, it would be a major blow to their currently weak position.
(A large section was deleted here, imagine it yourself, it involves reality)
Even the things Huaguo wanted, Tony Stark had a vague guess.
"You just said you encountered something tricky, what is it?" Tony Stark didn't want to comment on whose actions were right or wrong between Tang Song and Nick Fury, but now Nick Fury was dead.
He raised his wine glass, took a sip of champagne, and looked at Phil Coulson.
"When we were investigating Director Fury's cause of death, we checked his private mobile phone and found that he had been secretly investigating the State Guest House terrorist attack incident from back then, and he had made a discovery!"
Phil Coulson looked at Captain America. After getting his confirmation, he took out a USB drive from his pocket.
"The matter involves the White House, and not long after Director Fury left the White House, he was assassinated!"
Tony Stark took the USB drive but didn't play it immediately. He held it in his palm and looked at Phil Coulson.
Phil Coulson hesitated for a moment, then licked his lips. "This contains the things Director Fury investigated before his death. The State Guest House terrorist attack incident back then seems to have the invisible shadow of Francis Underwood behind it."
Francis Underwood? Federal President?
Phil Coulson's words made the faces of the people present become somewhat solemn.
If Nick Fury's death was related to the current Federal President, then this matter was undoubtedly a major political event with significant influence.
In the State Guest House terrorist attack incident back then, almost the entire Federal High-level Staff was wiped out, its influence even exceeding 9/12.
But if Nick Fury's death was truly related to the White House, what could they do?
Transform into Avengers and attack the highest Federal institution? Don't be ridiculous. If they did that, these Avengers would probably immediately become terrorists wanted by the Federation.
"What do you need me to do?" Tony Stark felt the hardness of the USB drive in his palm and looked up at Steve Rogers.
"We want to borrow your artificial intelligence. We need to investigate the call information between the Federal President and Tang Song!" Captain America stated their purpose directly.
Under Captain America's gaze, Tony Stark stared at the wine glass in front of him, somewhat undecided.
"I need some time to consider!"
Just as the two giants of the Avengers were discussing how to deal with Boss Tang, Tang Song was currently hosting a guest! In the newly built Tang's Building in New York, on the forty-ninth floor, the top floor office, Boss Tang was making tea. The young woman in front of him seemed a little nervous.
Tang Song's voice was calm. The purple clay teapot poured out two bowls of clear tea infusion. "Here, try it, authentic Huaguo green tea!"
Zoe Barnes heard Tang Song's promise and picked up the tea cup.
"Mr. Tang, Mr. President said that as long as he is re-elected, you will be his best friend. At the same time, he will try his best to allocate the resource quota for interstellar development towards Tang Group..."
"Miss Zoe, don't worry. Go back and tell Mr. President that we are old friends. I will definitely fully support him in this presidential election!"
Tang Song interrupted Zoe and promised.
…………
"Boss, we're still choosing to support Francis this time!"
Chapter 234: Undercurrents, Seeking Help
The doorbell of the Sea View Villa rang. Tony Stark put down the diving suit in his hand and walked to the computer controlling the entrance surveillance. The virtual screen displayed none other than Captain America Steve Rogers and Phil Coulson.
Tony Stark had J.A.R.V.I.S. release the access system and invited the two in.
"Make yourselves at home," Tony Stark greeted them, gesturing for them to sit down. He walked to the bar counter, grabbed a bottle of champagne, and raised it towards them.
"How about some champagne?"
"Tony! No need for the trouble, we're here to ask for your help!" Steve Rogers sat on the sofa, his gaze fixed on Tony Stark.
Tony Stark turned his head, "Aren't you investigating the truth behind Nick Fury's death? Have you found anything? Is it really related to Tang?"
Tony Stark's rapid-fire questions left Steve Rogers unsure where to start.
"Mr. Stark, we've encountered a very tricky individual, and we need your help!" Phil Coulson's face seemed much more haggard.
His most respected superior had been killed, the suspected murderer was a colleague of many years, and even his former comrade-in-arms wasn't entirely on his side. If not for Captain America, his former idol, fighting alongside him, he felt he would collapse immediately. "A tricky individual!" Tony Stark repeated Phil Coulson's words while opening the champagne bottle and pouring several glasses of champagne.
J.A.R.V.I.S. controlled the mechanical arm, placing the glasses of champagne in front of Steve Rogers and Phil Coulson.
Meanwhile, in the workshop, Doctor Reed Richards and Dr. Banner, who had finished their post-processing work, also came to the reception room.
Dr. Banner greeted the two.
Although Doctor Reed Richards wasn't a member of the Avengers, having fought alongside Captain America on the Lyon Battlefield, he was considered an acquaintance of Captain America. However, he didn't recognize Phil Coulson and merely nodded.
"Feel free to ask for anything you need me to do. Nick Fury and I were also old friends. I am deeply saddened by his death. Based on my understanding of Agent Natasha, I don't believe she would assassinate her Officer without reason."
Tony Stark sat on the sofa opposite Captain America with his glass of champagne. "I think there's a high probability she was controlled, just like Dr. Erik Selvig back then!"
"That's also the result of our investigation!"
Phil Coulson nodded in agreement. "Director Fury was planning to investigate a smuggling incident involving Tang Song, so he sent Agent Natasha and a team of elites. The result was the entire team was wiped out, and she disappeared without a trace. It wasn't until two days later that Agent Natasha contacted us. We suspect that during those two days, she was brainwashed and controlled, which led to the accident of assassinating Director Fury!"
"Smuggling!?" This was the first time Tony Stark heard Phil Coulson mention the cause of their conflict with Tang Song. "What was Tang smuggling? Cars or watches? I know him, he wouldn't kill a Secretary-General of the World Security Council just for those things!"
Facing Tony Stark's questioning, Phil Coulson hesitated slightly. "It was a batch of high-technology products restricted from export. Tang Song secretly smuggled these things to !"
Of course, Phil Coulson wouldn't say that the things Tang Song smuggled were the damaged Iron Suits and the Arc Reactors inside them, which were found in the villa ruins of Stark.
Out of a certain selfish motive, when Nick Fury learned this information before his death, he didn't immediately tell Tony Stark. Instead, he wanted to secretly intercept this batch of things.
As Nick Fury's confidant, Phil Coulson naturally understood his plan. It was nothing more than wanting to use this batch of Iron Suits to research his own robot armed force.
Since Hill became S.H.I.E.L.D. Director and grew distant from Nick Fury, perhaps due to the betrayal of his old subordinates, Nick Fury's heart became increasingly suspicious of everything. He urgently needed an armed force that he controlled himself.
After seeing the prospect of Iron Soldiers, for Nick Fury, there was nothing more suitable than these obedient, reliable robots who wouldn't betray him.
Of course, Phil Coulson would never tell Tony Stark these words. Without S.H.I.E.L.D.'s help, the current Avengers were the only strength they could rely on.
If a rift were to form with Tony Stark over the Arc Reactor incident, it would be a major blow to their currently weak position.
(A large section was deleted here, imagine it yourself, it involves reality)
Even the things Huaguo wanted, Tony Stark had a vague guess.
"You just said you encountered something tricky, what is it?" Tony Stark didn't want to comment on whose actions were right or wrong between Tang Song and Nick Fury, but now Nick Fury was dead.
He raised his wine glass, took a sip of champagne, and looked at Phil Coulson.
"When we were investigating Director Fury's cause of death, we checked his private mobile phone and found that he had been secretly investigating the State Guest House terrorist attack incident from back then, and he had made a discovery!"
Phil Coulson looked at Captain America. After getting his confirmation, he took out a USB drive from his pocket.
"The matter involves the White House, and not long after Director Fury left the White House, he was assassinated!"
Tony Stark took the USB drive but didn't play it immediately. He held it in his palm and looked at Phil Coulson.
Phil Coulson hesitated for a moment, then licked his lips. "This contains the things Director Fury investigated before his death. The State Guest House terrorist attack incident back then seems to have the invisible shadow of Francis Underwood behind it."
Francis Underwood? Federal President?
Phil Coulson's words made the faces of the people present become somewhat solemn.
If Nick Fury's death was related to the current Federal President, then this matter was undoubtedly a major political event with significant influence.
In the State Guest House terrorist attack incident back then, almost the entire Federal High-level Staff was wiped out, its influence even exceeding 9/12.
But if Nick Fury's death was truly related to the White House, what could they do?
Transform into Avengers and attack the highest Federal institution? Don't be ridiculous. If they did that, these Avengers would probably immediately become terrorists wanted by the Federation.
"What do you need me to do?" Tony Stark felt the hardness of the USB drive in his palm and looked up at Steve Rogers.
"We want to borrow your artificial intelligence. We need to investigate the call information between the Federal President and Tang Song!" Captain America stated their purpose directly.
Under Captain America's gaze, Tony Stark stared at the wine glass in front of him, somewhat undecided.
"I need some time to consider!"
Just as the two giants of the Avengers were discussing how to deal with Boss Tang, Tang Song was currently hosting a guest! In the newly built Tang's Building in New York, on the forty-ninth floor, the top floor office, Boss Tang was making tea. The young woman in front of him seemed a little nervous.
Tang Song's voice was calm. The purple clay teapot poured out two bowls of clear tea infusion. "Here, try it, authentic Huaguo green tea!"
Zoe Barnes heard Tang Song's promise and picked up the tea cup.
"Mr. Tang, Mr. President said that as long as he is re-elected, you will be his best friend. At the same time, he will try his best to allocate the resource quota for interstellar development towards Tang Group..."
"Miss Zoe, don't worry. Go back and tell Mr. President that we are old friends. I will definitely fully support him in this presidential election!"
Tang Song interrupted Zoe and promised.
…………
"Boss, we're still choosing to support Francis this time!"
