Chapter Seventy-Two: Talking Business
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"Fitness trainer? You're kidding. As soon as the visitor saw Grant, he smiled and said, "I'll be laughed at by Garrett for a long time." β
Grant laughed too: "If he laughs at you, you tell him that I, the fitness trainer, easily knocked down that very good 'protΓ©gΓ©' of his, the other Grant." You'll probably save some face. β
"I can guarantee that Garrett and Ward won't let you go easily when they hear what you're saying. But don't worry, I won't tell them. β
"Thank you very much."
Coulson, of course, is not here to work out. After bringing him into the building, the two sat down opposite each other.
At this time, the figure of Tony Stark appeared on TV again - it should be said that the figure of Iron Man.
"'I'm Iron Man'. I can't believe you let him say it. Taking a sip of the cup of coffee, Grant looked at Coulson with a playful look in his eyes, "I thought S.H.I.E.L.D. would prioritize secrecy. When did you change your policy? β
"It hasn't changed, and it's still a matter of secrecy." To be honest, Coulson was also helpless, "But sometimes you can't control everything. β
"Tony Stark is in it."
"Yes, Stark is in it." Coulson said very calmly, "But Stark's situation is different. New York is not open for one reason or another, but Stark has no scruples. The identity of the chairman of Stark Industries was originally his shield, and now he is still Iron Man...... Just look at the situation, today, more than a month later, he is still living more freely than 99.99% of people. No one dared to beat his idea. β
Hearing Coulson's words, Grant nodded: "He does have that qualification." But you're wrong, Coulson. There will definitely be people who have the idea of fighting armor and are even already in action. β
Facing a puzzled Coulson, Grant told Rumlow, Iron Overlord's information and the USB flash drive, along with some of his own guesses. Of course, some of them have been modified. He was thrown into the part of the Tongtian energy pillar and removed, and after being shot four times, it was changed to an understatement of "sneak attack with a pistol".
"Obadestan, who is easier to get his hands on, is dead, and now only Tony Stark has this technique. I don't think those people will give up if they didn't succeed last time. He needs more protection. β
Listening to Grant's words, Coulson became serious. He said he would find a way to keep an eye on Rumlow and his combat unit, and would talk to the people above. It's just that Grant is skeptical that this will have much effect. After all, he himself is still a traitor, and he is a formal agent, and it is difficult to believe without evidence. But as Coulson said, "I can only do what I can."
As for Stark's side......
"I'm still in charge of Stark's side for the time being, I'll pay attention." He nodded, "But I didn't expect you to pay so much attention to Stark. I thought that you, who are soft on the inside and strong on the outside, will cause some unpleasantness when you meet him who is extremely autonomous. Looks like I'm wrong. β
Grant spread his hands: "It is true that I have had a bad experience." Besides, I'm just looking at the big picture. You don't need to be reminded of the dangers of Warframe technology when it is acquired by someone with a heart, right? β
"Not really." Coulson still looked at Grant with a teasing expression, "Interestingly, Stark asked us to hand you over to him after we caught you, saying that there was a personal matter between the two of you that needed to be resolved. When did you have such a deep affection that he would help you so roundaboutly. β
"It's a personal matter that needs to be settled, and he owes me a lot of money for mental damages." He didn't seem to notice that Coulson was teasing, and Grant's tone was very serious, and he could take the little golden man, "You can't imagine how much pain I have to endure to help him." β
Grant said something else. Coulson thought he was talking about being attacked by Rumlow, so he didn't ask. Now that the greetings are over, Coulson takes the lead in getting to the point.
"Why did you suddenly make such a decision?" Looking at his former student, Coulson's expression was very serious, "You were obviously very resistant before. β
"I resisted because I didn't trust S.H.I.E.L.D. anymore. I don't know who is trustworthy and who is not among my comrades-in-arms, my partners, and everyone around me. Grant looked directly into the other's gaze, "Now I have a new idea." β
This meeting was arranged by Grant, who left a note in a storage box in Coulson, asking them to meet here and negotiate. There are only a few people in S.H.I.E.L.D. who he really believes, less than a slap, and Coulson is one of them.
"I need S.H.I.E.L.D. technology to help me analyze my physical condition. I need the most specific and detailed analysis results. Grant said very bluntly, "I still need your secrecy. Well, 'you' refers to you, Commander Hill, and Director Fury. You must be the only three who know. To those below, you need to conceal the origin of the test subject. And, I want you to make sure that the people who study what I've handed over are loyal. I don't want them to fall into the hands of spies, traitors, traitors. β
Coulson nodded, and then spoke: "Then what are you going to trade with, and how are you going to impress Hill and Fury?" β
Grant had been prepared for this. He placed a home medical kit in front of Coulson, which was readily available at home.
"My blood, my cells, my bone marrow, isn't that enough?" He said, "You can let your trusted subordinates study as much as you want, I just want to know what happened to me." Of course, there are some untouchable areas that you should be aware of. If there is, don't let me find out. Otherwise, I will regret it, and you will regret it even more. β
"Calm down. We are negotiating, not indiscriminate, threatening negotiations. β
With that, Coulson opened the medical kit. At the top are three bags of blood, and a small half bag of bone marrow. Underneath the blood bags are several marked glass dishes with words such as "saliva" and "skin" written on them.
"I remember you said you lost your energy." Closing the medical box, Coulson suddenly said, "Has anything changed now?" β
There was silence for three or four seconds before Grant reacted. He stretched out his hands, spread his palms, and tossed and turned them several times.
"Still can't release energy, but it's a little strange......" At this point, his voice changed, "I think the contents of the medical kit are already very good for my sincerity." If Hill and Fury don't think that's enough, Well, I'm running this gym right now, and I'm an independent contractor working as a police officer, setting things right, and keeping the neighborhood safe. If you or Hill or Fury need it, you can hire me. However, the content of the task needs to be approved by me. β
At this point, everything that should be talked about is over, and the only thing left is for the one who can make the decision to make the decision. Coulson picked up the medical kit and headed out the door. Grant sent him out the door.
"The main business is a gym, right?"
"yes, any suggestions?"
Looking at the faΓ§ade of the gym, Coulson really gave advice before leaving: "If you decorate it in a retro style, like the kind in the forties and fifties, I will come back more." Maybe I can get you some guests. β
"Please, Phil. You're the only one who likes nostalgia. β
"How do you know!"