"It's not just about investing in profits, Mr. Stark, it's about the enthusiasm and attention of the people." Richard explained, "Cinema is just a medium, and in a way it is the same as the news media, and it's about what kind of message and what kind of values the filmmaker wants to convey to the audience. It can create buzz, attract attention, and also allow superheroes to gain higher social attention. ”

At this stage, Tony does not worry about food and clothing, nor does he have a great sense of responsibility to protect the world like in the later stage of the MCU. For him now, in addition to being an Iron Man, what he values most is fame.

In fact, this is true not only for him, but also for many rich people. When wealth is accumulated to a certain extent, its meaning is just numbers. If you can directly exchange a certain amount of wealth for fame and popularity, it is undoubtedly very cost-effective.

Otherwise, why would Fisk, a crime leader, donate money to charity all day long, and package it for public relations as a living bodhisattva who rescues suffering...... Oh no, according to his size, it should not be a bodhisattva but a Maitreya Buddha.

Tony was still slightly interested in this proposal. Anyway, why don't you just make a movie, how much can it cost? It's not a few hundred million, right? Isn't that just drizzle?

"But I don't think I need any movies to raise awareness." Tony clasped his arms, "I'm a household name enough." ”

This is also true. Since he stood in front of the TV and revealed that he said "I am Iron Man", his name has been high on the hot search list for the next whole week, and I am afraid that there is really no one who does not know the name of Iron Man at this time.

"But people are paying attention to you now mainly because of 'super,' not 'hero.'" Richard continued, "People focus on you more because of your amazing armor and what you can do, than because of the symbolism and meaning of Iron Man itself. That's what we plan to focus on in the film, focusing on the spirit and spirit of being a hero, not just about superpowers. ”

Tony pursed his lips and acted disapprovingly: "The speech is well written, prepared in advance?" ”

"No, temporarily."

I don't know if Tony was impressed by this statement, but he finally agreed.

Maybe even Tony himself doesn't realize it now, but in fact, there is a heroic soul living in his heart. It's not about the armor, it's not about anything he's created, it's about himself, a true hero. If it weren't for that, he wouldn't have rushed into the unknown world with a nuclear bomb when New York was facing annihilation, and he wouldn't have finally saved the world with the snap of his fingers that burned out his life.

But in the end, he also attached a condition: "It's okay to invest, but if I want to make it, I want Iron Man to appear in the movie...... In fact, I insist. ”

"Okay." Richard readily agreed. This is to be expected, and it's not a bad thing. Originally, they only had the copyright of Spider-Woman in their hands, but now with my authorization and Iron Man to join, the popularity will definitely be even higher.

It's just that he hasn't figured out how to shoot the movie yet.

Is it to make an Iron Man first? Make another Spider-Woman?

Or are the two characters on the same page?

For example...... Shoot "Iron Man vs. Spider-Woman: Dawn of Justice" or something?

How did it unexpectedly feel as if it was still ...... Quite emotional?

Well, it's decided, that's it.

"Also, if there is going to be Iron Man, the starring ...... Not to mention as handsome as me, that condition is too harsh, but at least half as handsome as me, right? Tony stroked his mustache.

Richard: "......"

You know? If it weren't for your wallet's sake, I'd ...... How do you say that? Kiss your ass hard with my boots!

"Also, he has to be able to deduce my genius and personality." Tony continued, "Of course, I do have some personal flaws, but I don't need to hide them. After all, such a character is more three-dimensional and fuller, right? ”

Richard: "......"

Well, at least he admits that he has "somewhat" personal flaws, albeit only slightly......

"Okay, no problem." In the end, Richard still agreed.

It's like a project manager negotiating with a client. It doesn't matter what the customer asks, you just have to keep nodding your head and you're done. As for whether the demand can be achieved, can the function be realized? Whatever he is, it shouldn't give me a headache anyway. The people down there will always figure it out.

What the? Want to design an app that can change color according to the phone case?

No problem, we've got it covered.

At the end of the conversation, Tony rightfully went back to his top concern: "Whatever you just did to me...... Can that happen again? ”

Richard was happy. Why are you still addicted?

"Sorry, no."

"I can pay." Tony showed off his famous stunt - money ability, and it was directly a string of high-value critical hits, "Two hundred thousand times, what do you think?" ”

As the saying goes, money can make ghosts grind, and money can buy a soymilk machine. If there is something that money can't solve, it's definitely not in place.

Richard snorted. Joke, want him to use the power of light to drive away poison and continue his life? Does he think that money alone can buy cheap things?

Then Richard tapped Tony on the shoulder, and another injection of light bought him a longer time to delay Tony's next poison shot.

Oh, you can make money by lifting your hands, and it's a fool not to make money!

He even wanted to ask the boss if he was paying a month? Monthly cards can be discounted!

As a result, Tony really asked: "So, I hired you to be my healing consultant, and I used your superpower to come to me once a day, what do you think?" ”

I'm really going to pay for a month?

But Richard shook his head without hesitation: "No." ”

Tony was stunned: "Why?" ”

In his opinion, the other party seemed to have no reason to refuse.

"It's nothing special, it's just that I'm tired of working for people." Richard shrugged, "Haven't you heard a famous person say it?" It's impossible to work part-time, it's impossible to work in this life. ”

Tony: "??? ”

I read a lot, don't lie to me, there are celebrities who have said this?

Jokes aside, but Richard wouldn't accept such an invitation, no matter how high Tony's price was offered, he wouldn't say yes.

Not wanting to work for Stark was indeed one of his reasons, and now that he was used to the days of unfettered decision-making, he was not interested in being Stark's employee. In addition, he could actually guess that Nick Fury must also be planning to pull him into the Avengers' Earth Hero Club, and he was not interested in this - even if Fury paid for it.

In addition, this is also for Stark's own good.

In the end, all Richard can do is "delay", but he can't keep Tony alive forever. The upgrade of the arc reactor was a threshold that Tony had to cross, a problem he was destined to face. But if he has other options, maybe he will be lazy and dependent, and lose this opportunity to be reborn.