ตอน 68: Chapter 68: Tony's Birthday Party
"Man, let me tell you!"
At Tony Stark's birthday party, held at a seaside villa in Malibu, Tony was supporting Oaks, who had a flushed face and was vigorously waving a bottle of alcohol on the balcony. He looked helpless.
"Nick Fury is such a bastard! I... I damn well know he's shameless, but to think that he, the Director of S.H.I.E.L.D., would slap his own face... He's capable of anything!"
*Gulp...*
Oaks lifted the bottle and emptied the last sip of exquisite whiskey, letting out a long, satisfying burp. He clenched his teeth and dropped the bottle, shaking Tony's shoulder.
"Ah? Can you imagine? Where's his integrity? He doesn't have any integrity, damn it! How much is a pound of integrity? The head of a spy organization? Yes, that's right. He's a scoundrel, a cheat, a son of a bitch!"
"Heh heh heh... Oaks, my man, son of a bitch..." *snickers*
Tony almost burst into laughter. This was the first time he had seen Oaks like this, unable to control his emotions. Only this time did he feel that the other person was truly an impulsive young man.
"Um, I mean, how did he offend you exactly?"
"I... *Burp!* He wanted to sabotage my tech company, so I slapped him back and made a deal with him. But damn it, he sent another agent to the Benevolence Society!!"
Oaks widened his eyes, staring intensely at Tony, giving him goosebumps.
"Hey, hey, hey, man... is the reason you don't like women because you like men?! But can't I find someone else to help you..."
"Tony, Tony, Tony... it's time for you to step in!"
Oaks waved his hand, pointing eastward—the direction of New York.
"That blonde beauty! Tony, woo her! Get her! You... you can help me get rid of this frustration!"
"Huh?"
Tony shrunk his neck and cautiously glanced at the balcony door—Pepper seemed to be talking to Rhodey, not paying attention to this side.
He breathed a sigh of relief and felt a little tempted.
"A blonde beauty? Nick Fury's agent? Very challenging... What's her name?"
"Um? Her name is... uh, Sharon Carter! Ah!"
*Thud!*
Oaks fell to the ground because Tony got distracted.
"Um... sorry, but I already have Pepper, and recently, I'm not lacking in inspiration. No, inspiration is overflowing... I think you need to take a break."
Tony took a deep breath, thinking about Aunt Peggy, who had just returned to her recuperation home in Brooklyn, and the fact he learned a couple of days ago—that his father, Howard Stark, was one of the founding members of S.H.I.E.L.D., Aunt Peggy's closest comrade-in-arms...
He finally understood why his dad had been treated so harshly, and it definitely wasn't just because he flirted with his female subordinates.
If his dad couldn't handle Aunt Peggy, then it was only natural that he couldn't handle her niece either. There was nothing strange about that.
Indeed, it was better to stay away from women from the Carter family—
And to make matters worse, there were two S.H.I.E.L.D. agents in the Benevolence Society, one being Aunt Peggy's niece and the other being her disciple...
"Hehe, Oaks, good luck with that!"
*Huff...*
A long sigh startled him, and when he turned around, Tony realized that Oaks had already gotten up and was surrounded by a circle of emerald green light.
"Hiss... Ouch! Who's so damn rude to throw a bottle here?!"
Oaks dispelled his alcohol poisoning and then healed the cuts caused by the glass shards, making his movements stiff.
"Remember now?"
Tony smirked.
"What a useful ability... Can you cheat while drinking like this?"
He decided not to mention what happened just now.
"Cough..."
Oaks quickly adjusted his appearance, cleared his throat, and gave Tony a warning look that said, "You know what I mean."
"You've saved your own life, and I'm happy for you. That's why I drank so much."
"Well, thank you."
Oaks noticed the shiny triangular arc reactor in Tony's chest and stroked his chin.
"It seems that the revenue from clean energy will soon make up for or even surpass the losses in the military industry. But what are you planning to do about the military?"
"Haha! It's my birthday today. Can't we talk about something pleasant?"
A shadow crossed Tony's face momentarily, but he immediately regained his arrogance.
"Before, I didn't have the energy to play with them, but now it's different!"
He patted the new reactor on his chest with great confidence.
"After breaking free from the limitations of the reactor, all the previous suits will soon be obsolete!"
"Why don't you give them some old junk to shut them up?"
Oaks suddenly asked, causing Tony's expression to stiffen.
"What?"
"Before the party started, I met Rhodey.
He's under tremendous pressure. He was ordered to come up with a solution within 24 hours. Seeing you back to normal, it's clear that he's planning to defy orders."
Tony looked at Oaks' smiling face and couldn't help but scoff.
"You were cuter when you were drunk, you teddy bear!"
"Hey!"
"Wait... Let me think... This is important!"
Without giving Oaks a chance to say more, Tony paced back and forth, struggling with his decision.
However, Oaks knew very well what choice he would make in the end.
Although he wasn't fond of the US military, Rhodey was a pretty good guy, and the Avengers would be much less interesting without a jokester.
Moreover, although Tony no longer feared for his life, this was still the most effective, fastest, and least costly way to address the current situation of societal questioning. Tony understood this himself.
Strictly speaking, Oaks' proposal was just giving the proud Tony a way to step down.
"Screw them! Those idiots won't get a piece of armor from me!"
Tony cursed under his breath, then gave Oaks a fierce glare.
"I only give these things to friends... and you're not one of them!"
"I don't want it... I'm more of a naturalist, not a metal punk!"
Oaks pursed his lips.
"Rhodey?"
"Yes, but it can only be the oldest version!"
"Well, since you have the authorization, they won't even be able to replicate it."
Tony took a deep breath.
"Damn it! I haven't received a birthday gift, and now I have to give something away? This is ridiculous!"
"Oh, Tony... We've known each other for so many years, and you've received so few gifts from me?"
Tony suddenly turned his head, as Rhodey had just closed the balcony door—Tony hadn't noticed him appearing.
"Pfft! Enjoy yourself! Also, you're responsible for your own weapons and equipment!"
He rolled his eyes irritably, then suddenly had a good idea.
"Oh, right! I want Senator Stern to give me a medal!"
But no one paid attention to him.
Oaks and Rhodey exchanged a high-five.
"Congratulations."
"Thank you."
"...Both of you are teaming up against me?!"
Tony opened his mouth wide, seeing the identical smiles on Oaks and Rhodey's faces. He couldn't help but wave his fist angrily.
"Where's your integrity? Bastards, cheaters, sons of bitches! !"
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