Chapter 52 Apology for 'Drunk Driving'

"Tony, can you be a little more sensible before you do something?" Colonel James Rhodes said with a headache.

"I'm sane. They asked me to hand in my driving records, and you see, I gave them all obediently. ”

While pouring coffee beans into the coffee machine, Tony jokingly teased his friend: "Daddy Rhodes, I have been very obedient recently, I haven't gone out to cause trouble, and I am very cooperative and obedient to the management of the country, you should praise me." ”

"I can't imagine such an unlucky son as you." Colonel Rod's face was full of helplessness.

Recently, the pressure on him is no less than Tony's, and his own American background has also caught a dilemma while providing some news convenience for the Avengers.

His boss, General Rose, kept pressuring him to 'step up' and take Tony's place as Iron Man.

After all, in the eyes of most people, he also controls a steel mecha - a war machine, and his own military background and loyal and obedient military personality also make the government feel more controllable and easy to manage.

However, Colonel Rhodes, who was loyal to his friend, never thought that he could replace his friend.

He can be a war machine, a steel patriot, or even any other title that the military or government is willing to give, but he is not 'Iron Man'.

Because, despite Tony's big and small shortcomings, as well as countless personality flaws, there will always be only one person who can be called 'Iron Man', and that is Tony Stark, there is no doubt about it.

He didn't want to watch Tony fall out with the government, in addition to his own dilemma, he was more concerned about Tony.

The government is a behemoth, and since you live in this country, you can't always do it, otherwise, even if you win, you will lose both.

"You're impulsively provoking them." Colonel Rhodes gets back to business.

"If you really don't plan to cause trouble, you're going to give them an electronic record," he said worriedly. And not that truckload of paper jiàn. If you do this, the intention of fighting back is too strong, and it will definitely annoy them. ”

"So what? I've done what I should have done. ”

Tony leaned against the table with the brewed coffee, looking unconcerned and unscrupulous.

When he's not happy, he always adjusts his facial expression to be a cynical playboy.

When pretending to be innocent, the big caramel-colored eyes that are very cute and godly will automatically turn into a nonchalant mocking look: "What about annoying them?" Can't you see that? This is a trap, a trap against me, and they colluded with it. The Transportation Bureau is nothing more than a pawn sent to test me, or to provoke me, and it is insignificant. They deliberately made a big deal out of it, and instigated my enemies......"

"Then you have enough enemies." Clint couldn't help but interject and mock him.

As we all know, a certain low-mouthed Iron Man has countless enemies, and his ability to automatically attract enemies is almost directly proportional to his genius Cheng Dù.

"Thanks for the compliment." Instead of being ashamed, Tony happily replied, "I know, you might think I'm thinking I'm thinking again." Yes, what I'm saying is that there is no real evidence, it's all speculation, it doesn't matter if you believe it or not, but I'm not a victim of paranoia. Anyway, I did give them a ready-made excuse for being drunk this time. They're definitely planning something in secret, but I'm not afraid of them, let them let the horses come, I won't give in the slightest, you wait and see......"

He raised his chin arrogantly at everyone: "Guys, this game, how do you want to see how I win?" ”

"Every time you put on this underwhelming look, I hope you lose once. Usually, children only know that it is wrong to run around when they fall and hurt. ”

Natasha replied with a smile in a low voice, "So, you want to be tough?" ”

"It depends." Tony replied casually.

Steve listened quietly and seldom made misleading remarks in areas he didn't know or were unfamiliar with.

"Then you sue me! How should the current situation be resolved? A voice rang out abruptly, the elevator doors opened, and Daniel appeared in front of Tony like a tornado.

He slapped the wad of things in his hand in front of Tony with a heavy 'pop'.

Those blue eyes, which were still smiling and enthusiastic in the morning, can almost breathe fire now: "Why am I not here for a while, and you have made things like this damn Cheng dù now?" ”

"Uh......" Tony muttered quietly, "It's none of my business, Daniel, it's their fault." ”

Then, he casually flipped through the pile of articles that Daniel had brought up: "No-fly order, what kind of thing is this, when did the United States get a new law?" It's okay, it's a big deal I don't fly, I walk on the road. And this...... No lethal weapons notice, oh it doesn't matter, my armor is not a weapon, it's a high-tech prosthetic...... Let me see again, what else, forbids Tony Stark to wear armor...... Oh, FUCK, why? It's my thing, it's just a piece of clothing, I can wear it if I want...... It is forbidden to disturb public order in the name of Iron Man, what are you kidding? When did I disturb the peace...... Well, well, the officials don't like it...... It's a big deal if I change my name, I'm not going to be called Iron Man! Daniel, do you like the name Iron Man? ”

"Looks like you're in a lot of trouble."

Natasha approached and looked at the pile of 'forbidden': "Tony, I think you should compromise a little bit else!" After all, there is indeed something wrong with the drunk driving thing, first apologize to the public, put on a show, and then, negotiate with the military to see how to solve the ......"

“Noway！ Don't you understand? The drunk driving problem is just an excuse! As soon as I apologize, they will use this as a reason to make all kinds of demands on me to restrict and control me! Even, snatch my armor! ”

Tony coldly slammed the stack of 'forbidden' texts on the table: "They don't want me to give in. ”

"I think you'd better listen to Natasha." Miss Potts also walked in with her heels on, her expression full of anxiety, "Tony, we're really in trouble this time. ”

"Just now, the court has pronounced a verdict, and Hammer has won."

"And then, take me to the detention center, or to prison?" Tony asked coldly.

"More than that. Sue you with the unfortunate news that the board intends to fire you and kick you out of Stark Industries. ”

Tony blinked: "FUCK! Again? ”

"They have a good reason, an alcoholic is not sane enough to run a large company." Miss Potz spread her hands and replied helplessly.

Tony rolled his eyes: "God, I didn't drink heavily, I was just in a bad mood last night......"

"You've had it before." Miss Potts pointed out directly: "Tony, you have a criminal record. ”

"I thought I was going to die!" Tony argued, "Whoever knows he's going to die won't be like a normal person!" ”

"Let's apologize first, at least put on an attitude." Daniel was too lazy to listen anymore, things were clearly already going bad.

He turned his head and tried to convince the other party: "Tony, how about pretending and fooling them?" I promise that no matter what the government asks, as long as you don't want to, I will solve it and will not embarrass you. ”

"It's good." Tony blinked briskly, "But, I still don't want to do it." ”

"OK, let's do it." Daniel replied crisply, "I'll go with Miss Potze." However, don't fly around in armor in the near future, lest someone take the opportunity to attack again, okay? ”

Tony thought for a moment, "Maybe." ”

That night, Stark Industries held a press conference to respond to Iron Man Tony Stark's drunken driving mecha.

For the sake of this damn press conference, Daniel had to temporarily entrust little Lux to the care of Natasha, an insider who was in the know, and he accompanied Pepper to attend the press conference.

"I always felt that things weren't going to go that way." Pepper Potz whispered to Daniel.

"It's all right, Miss Potts, don't be nervous." Daniel comforted her gently, "Tony has promised, he will obediently stay in the Avengers Mansion and not come out, we just need to simply issue an apology statement on his behalf on the surface." ”

"Is this really going to work?" Pepper Potz asked suspiciously, "I don't think the government will end targeting Tony because of an apology." ”

"It doesn't matter whether it works or not, at least solve one thing first, and go through a form."

Daniel replied calmly: "Put on the right attitude, so that if the government's demands are too outrageous, we can slowly refute them, and we will not let Tony face it alone." ”

"OK, I see!" Pepper Potts gave a forced smile.

"Now, Miss Potts, CEO of Stark Industries, will personally issue an apology on behalf of Mr. Stark for drunk driving......

The host smiled and faced the reporters in the audience, and the flash lights kept sounding.

Pepper took a deep breath, Daniel gave her an encouraging look, and she began to walk onto the stage.

Very good, the manuscript is written in advance, just read it according to the script.

“…… For last night...... Mr. Stark is very sorry...... He will commit to ...... until he succeeds in quitting alcoholics No...... Won't be piloting the steel mech again, lest it ......"

She was only halfway through reading when she heard a sudden commotion in the press booth.

Then, more and more people stood up.

She subconsciously looked sideways at Daniel and found that he was also staring behind her in amazement.

Pepper turned her head in surprise and curiosity, only to see a golden-red figure flying over New York in the black night sky outside the floor-to-ceiling window, slowly disappearing into the sky.

“Oh,boy！ I knew it. ”

Pepper muttered to herself, "I knew he would do that...... Tony Stark, this bastard, he can always drive everyone crazy! ”