"Long time no see, Howard."

Luke managed to break away from the crowd's admiration and cheers and return to the temporary base of the Strategic Science Corps.

When I walked in the door, I saw Howard Stark, as the chief scientific research consultant, busy with his work.

He wears many hats and has many hats.

He is not only the largest arms sponsor of the Allies, but also a scientist with a brilliant mind and a first-class reputation.

Not only is it financially strong, but it is also extremely hands-on, and it has invented many novel gadgets for the Allies.

Many bigwigs in the Ministry of Defense have a good impression of this arms tycoon.

Naturally, such talents will not be ignored by the Strategic Science Corps.

In the name of a research advisor, Colonel Phillips drafted Howard into the army—even though the old-school soldier didn't like him.

"Luke—do I need to call your Brigadier General?"

Howard turned his head to look at it and said with a chuckle.

"Congratulations, once again a hero of the Allies! To tell you the truth, I really envy you, you only need to report your name to make countless women throw themselves into their arms, and I have to show my car keys, book a seat in a fancy restaurant, and show my humor and charm by the way, so that those beautiful girls are willing to sleep with me. ”

In the days since he came to the Strategic Science Corps, Luke has a clear understanding of Howard.

is different from the later mature and steady, serious founder of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Now, the arms tycoon who led Stark Industries to its rise is no different from his son.

He likes to prove his strong charm as a male creature by hooking up with beautiful women.

That mouth will never spit out praise and affirmation for others - it is said that this is the usual tsundere and poisonous tongue of the Stark family.

Compared with Tony Stark, who has not yet become Iron Man, he only has machines and women in his eyes.

Howard has only one more hobby than his son, making money.

In just a few decades, Stark Industries has been able to catch up with established giants such as Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and General Dynamics, and try to catch up with them.

Among them, Howard's long-sleeved and good communication skills, as well as that genius-like brain, occupy a large part of the credit.

"I don't think those tricks of yours are a one-size-fits-all approach, right?"

Luke scoffed.

Within the Strategic Science Corps, there are many people who say that the reason why this playboy risked his life to go to the front line was completely against the cold female agent, Peggy Carter.

The other party wants to pick this delicate and charming and thorny red rose, and kiss the fragrance.

It's a pity that Carter ignored him and refused the invitation to go on a date many times.

"After that flight, Carter and I went to eat fondue once."

Howard was triumphant, like a victorious soldier.

"Mr. Stark, don't you think I didn't know that 'fondue' was cheese and bread? If you have eaten bread together and even if you have captured your heart, then it is not half of the women of New York who have had a relationship with you. ”

Luke scoffed deliberately.

"You know what, be patient with women."

Instead of being annoyed, Howard assumed the posture of a senior and taught: "You have to be like Don Quixote who charged at the windmill, and you will fail and start again." At the same time, don't lose the bottom line too much, and behave extremely eagerly, which will make the other party feel that your feelings are very cheap and not taken seriously, but you must do it to ask for warmth and appear at any time - if a woman's heart is a strong castle, then I must be the best general in the world at siege warfare! ”

"Since Carter agreed to eat with me, it's a step closer, and it won't be too far."

Seeing Howard praising himself without hesitation, Luke smiled faintly.

The other party's appearance is quite similar to his son.

Watching self-love is also one of the traditions of the Stark family.

However, in Luke's view, Howard is both a successful businessman and a world-leading scientist.

Compared with his son, this Iron Man father is actually better in every way.

The first is Tony Stark's high-tech armor, which uses the core technology of the Ark reactor.

Howard had been developed a century ago, but due to the material conditions at that time, the limitations of the times could not meet the requirements of miniaturization.

Otherwise, no matter how clever Tony is, it would be tantamount to a fantasy to knock out a set of battle armor with a hammer in a dark and damp cave and design an unprecedented cold nuclear fusion energy source.

His dad had already paved the way to becoming a superhero!

Later, Tony, who incarnated as Iron Man, was plagued by palladium poisoning, and the new element to solve the problem was also the first to be discovered by Howard and left to his son.

In other words, his dad's mind was ahead of his time!

The reason why Tony will have future achievements is in addition to Stark Industries as a strong financial support and solid technical support.

More importantly, he inherited the knowledge left behind by his father!

That's the most precious legacy!

"I heard that you previously snatched the Lockheed Martin fighter jet order contract, and recently won a contract for an airliner that was supposed to be theirs, and some people on the Ministry of Defense have already expressed dissatisfaction with you."

Luke said casually.

Howard, who was originally busy researching the Hydra energy weapon, had a somewhat unsightly face, and said harshly: "I told the secretary about this problem, there is fierce competition among peers, and this is an inevitable thing. If Lockheed Martin is dissatisfied, let their researchers work hard to keep up with my genius brain! ”

can make Howard, who was still personable just now and taught him the experience of flirting with girls, turn into a poisonous tongue in an instant.

It can be seen that Lockheed Martin has indeed caused some considerable pressure on Stark Industries.

"Why, Brigadier General, are you going to lend a helping hand and help Stark Industries through this?"

As a smart man, Howard quickly deciphered something else from Luke's words.

"With all due respect, you may not be able to intervene in this kind of thing."

The helmsman of Stark Industries said very tactfully that Luke's current position may not be of much help.

After all, the rank of the epaulette is one thing, but the actual power is another.

Unless Luke can sit in Eisenhower's seat, he may be able to speak.

"No one knows what the future holds, right, Howard?"

Luke looked at the new weapons of the Strategic Science Corps, and caught a glimpse of a round shield that shimmered silver underneath.

"Can you give me this? Steve would love it. ”

Lost in thought, Howard waved his hand and motioned for Luke to take whatever he wanted.

Anyway, judging from the military rank, the other party should be the leader of the Strategic Science Corps.

"But you're sure Rogers will use this thing, it's just an unfinished product."

Sensing Luke's vague intention to cooperate, Howard's attitude changed a little.

He is a pure businessman, far from having many noble sentiments and good qualities.

An arms dealer who is counting on a windfall from war cannot take moral conscience very seriously.

As for patriotic feelings, those are things that will only wake up after standing at the peak of their careers.

Just like only successful entrepreneurs will be keen on charity and show their love.

"Trust me, Steve would have fallen in love with it at first sight! I really don't want to see him go to battle with the lid of a trash can. ”

Luke said with a smile.

Perhaps it was because he was beaten up since he was a child and often used the lid of a trash can on the side of the road as a weapon, which caused Captain America to like to fight with a shield.

"The material of this shield is very special, called 'vibranium', it has the special effect of absorbing kinetic energy, and almost does not conduct heat and kinetic energy, to some extent, it is indestructible!"

Howard explained.

"It's a pity that this material is too rare! There is no way to equip the whole army! ”

Seeing Howard's regretful expression, Luke's eyes flickered, he knew that there was a huge vibranium vein somewhere.

Wakanda.

A third world country that seems to be backward, but in fact has advanced science and technology, but it is extremely backward.

Hidden among the mountains of the African continent, few people know about its existence to this day.

"I can go shopping when I have time."

Luke looked at the shield in his hand, which reflected his young face.