Chapter 26

Some readers have commented that the protagonist is too nice to Tony and too gentle with S.H.I.E.L.D.

Actually, there's nothing wrong with this. Being nice to Tony is because he is the protagonist's "ATM." I believe if everyone had such a person around, they would be nice to them too.

As for S.H.I.E.L.D., although the protagonist's current strength is not bad, it's not enough to crush such a behemoth.

Moreover, the protagonist has no need to do so. Using his advantages to gain more benefits and grow quickly is the most beneficial for the protagonist.

Finally, I ask for your support, whether it's adding to favorites, recommending, or rewarding. Any amount is appreciated, thank you.

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With Jarvis's confirmation, even though Tony Stark was suspicious of being tricked, he could only accept the clear result of the competition.

Such a result made even Tony Stark, with his vast wealth, feel a great deal of pain.

The seaside villa itself wasn't much of an issue, but the key was that inside the villa, there was not only Jarvis but also a hidden Iron Man armor storage and assembly line.

"Don't look at me like that. The stakes for this competition were proposed by you." As Tony Stark, who had just removed his suit, approached, Liu Ruiyan shrugged and smiled.

"Did you know the result from the beginning?"

Tony Stark, who realized he had been tricked again, had a very sour expression.

"I just had confidence in myself." Liu Ruiyan, who had made a big profit, was in a great mood.

As for the tone of the Iron Man in front of him, he didn't care at all.

It's like someone giving you money every day. Even if their expression and tone are unpleasant, what does it matter?

As long as it doesn't cross the line, let the "sucker" have a little verbal advantage; it won't hurt.

"Confidence? I think you did it on purpose!"

Tony Stark, who had been thoroughly outsmarted again, didn't even take off his Iron Man suit and went to the bar to pour himself a drink to calm down.

Walking to the floor-to-ceiling window and looking at the charming sea view, Liu Ruiyan said without turning around:

"Alright, don't be so sour. I just want the villa. If you want, you can take everything inside."

"What? I didn't hear wrong?" Tony Stark, who was still reeling from his loss, said in surprise.

"You didn't hear wrong. I just want the villa, or more precisely, just the land." Liu Ruiyan, who had walked to the outdoor terrace, smiled and said:

"If you're attached to it, you can even dismantle the villa and just give me the land."

Actually, whether it's the seaside villa, Jarvis's data center, or the Iron Man armor storage and assembly line, none of these are significant to the current Liu Ruiyan.

This whole thing was just a habitual trick to get Tony Stark.

Of course, the view from this villa is indeed very nice, and buying it to enjoy is definitely worth it.

After Tony Stark confirmed multiple times that he hadn't heard wrong and that Liu Ruiyan wasn't just being impulsive, he felt a bit awkward.

Although this Iron Man didn't know the phrase "judging a gentleman by a scoundrel's standards," he understood the concept.

However, if Tony Stark knew that in just a short while, the inside and outside of his seaside villa had been thoroughly scanned, and even the numerous new Iron Man armors in the storage had been secretly stolen, he would have been furious.

Liu Ruiyan's "generosity" finally won him a bit of favor from Tony Stark, and he got to experience the lifestyle of a playboy.

Although Liu Ruiyan's current wealth is quite high, his lifestyle is vastly different from Tony Stark's.

Even with a team of beautiful secretaries at Umbrella Technology, he still has a bit of a "loser" vibe in other aspects.

After playing until midnight, Liu Ruiyan politely declined Tony Stark's invitation to stay and enjoy the villa, and returned to New York alone in a Bugatti Veyron luxury transport.

Back in his office, Liu Ruiyan, seeing the busy figure, said apologetically:

"Oh my God, I'm really sorry, Maria. I didn't expect you to still be here."

Maria Hill, still in her black OL uniform, now the CEO of Maria Hill, said calmly:

"You're my boss now, so of course I listen to what you say."

"OK, I'm very satisfied with your answer." Liu Ruiyan snapped his fingers and said as he walked toward the elevator:

"Come on, since you're now the CEO of Umbrella, you should know some company matters."

Maria Hill, who had already received instructions for this special mission, followed without a word.

"Starlight, take us there." After the elevator doors closed, Liu Ruiyan said.

"Always at your service, my master."

With the sweet voice of the AI, the elevator quickly started.

In just a few breaths, the elevator doors slid open with a soft "ding."

Even though she had reviewed the relevant intelligence before coming, Maria Hill couldn't help but be surprised when she saw the underground laboratory.

It was impossible not to be surprised. The current laboratory was completely different from when it was first established.

The silver-white environment, the rooms divided by function, and the various advanced devices and items.

Especially the robots with different paint jobs, all working efficiently, gave the entire underground laboratory a strong futuristic sci-fi atmosphere.

"Come on, Maria, take off your clothes and lie down." Liu Ruiyan, bringing his new secretary to the medical platform, pointed and smiled.

"Is this a test or an examination?" Maria Hill, standing still, asked.

"Neither. To be precise, this is a benefit." Liu Ruiyan, shaking his finger, activated the medical platform.

"Benefit?" Maria Hill, showing no emotion, said.

"Yes, do you know how Tony's chest wound healed?" Liu Ruiyan nodded and smiled.

"Because of this?" Maria Hill pointed at the medical platform.

"Correct, there will be a reward later." Liu Ruiyan clapped his hands lightly and smiled.

Faced with this, Maria Hill hesitated for a moment and then asked:

"Do I have to take everything off?"

"Taking everything off will be more effective, but if it makes you uncomfortable, you can leave your underwear on."

Liu Ruiyan, who seemed to have just remembered this, said without any embarrassment.

"I understand."

Maria Hill began to undress, and soon her well-fitting OL uniform was off.

Liu Ruiyan was somewhat surprised that even though he had said she could leave her underwear on, this high-ranking S.H.I.E.L.D. agent still stripped completely.

"Do I need to do anything else?" Maria Hill, lying naked on the medical platform, asked.

"No, just relax. The rest is up to me." After examining her body, Liu Ruiyan gave the order:

"Starlight, create a medical file. Name: Maria Hill."

"The file has been created, my master." The AI quickly responded.

At the same time, the medical platform's arms gently scanned over Maria Hill's body.

"Let's begin." Liu Ruiyan, looking at the data on the screen, said.

As the arms scanned over Maria Hill's body at a slightly slower speed than before, the treatment process quickly ended under the soft lighting.

"Maria, your physical condition is excellent. How do you feel now?" Liu Ruiyan, handing her the clothes she had just taken off, smiled.

Maria Hill, sitting up and moving her body, said after a moment of reflection:

"I feel... good."

Seeing her breasts move as she moved, Liu Ruiyan had to admit that although her assets were a bit small, they still had considerable appeal when paired with her cold and noble demeanor.

If he had just arrived in this world, he might have felt a bit awkward in the face of such allure, even if he didn't lose control.

But for the current Liu Ruiyan, who had complete control over his body, even greater allure wouldn't cause any embarrassing situations.

"Alright, you've enjoyed the benefits of being the company CEO. Now it's time for the reward."

Almost as soon as Liu Ruiyan finished speaking, a white-painted robot entered with a tray.

On the tray were three syringes, each containing a transparent liquid of a different color: light purple, dark blue, and light blue.

"These are the rewards?" Maria Hill, quickly back in her OL uniform, asked.

"To be precise, one of them is your reward." Liu Ruiyan, picking up the light purple syringe, smiled and explained:

"The liquids in these three syringes are all gene optimization serums. I believe, given your level and this mission, you should know about this."

"I know, but why are the colors different?" Maria Hill, not denying it, asked.

"Very normal. These are three different versions: basic, intermediate, and the advanced one I'm holding." Liu Ruiyan, pointing to the syringes on the tray and then shaking the one in his hand, smiled.

"What are the differences?" Maria Hill, knowing that these syringes were one of her mission objectives, asked.

"The differences between the basic and intermediate serums are in their effects and side effects."

"As for the advanced one, in addition to stronger effects, using it will make you a true insider."

Saying this, Liu Ruiyan put the syringe back on the tray and smiled:

"So, tell me, Maria, what is your choice?"