It was precisely because of this that Nick Fury's heart grew heavier.
Does this mean that S.H.I.E.L.D. has truly been infiltrated by HYDRA to such an alarming extent?
This is truly not good news!
Even Nick Fury, the Agent King, couldn't help but feel a headache coming on.
However, this kind of thing couldn't be rushed; it required careful long-term planning.
"I understand. Bring Captain America back immediately!"
Quickly putting aside those thoughts, Nick Fury issued this command to Coulson.
"Understood, Officer!"
After cutting off communication with Nick Fury, Coulson immediately made proper and swift arrangements.
Leading his mighty team, he brought Captain America back at the fastest possible speed.
Considering Captain America's identity, Nick Fury was very serious about this.
He didn't waste any time, preparing a safe and reliable recuperation Base for Captain America at the fastest speed.
After Coulson returned with Captain America, Captain America was immediately arranged into that recuperation Base.
And a series of examinations were performed on Captain America.
"Officer, Captain America's body is basically fine."
"It's just that due to prolonged exposure to low temperatures, his internal organs have been in a dormant state for too long."
"In addition, his body muscles have been stiff for too long without movement."
"So, he needs corresponding rehabilitation treatment."
Outside the recuperation ward.
The medical team specifically responsible for Captain America's examination and treatment reported the situation to Nick Fury.
"So, how long until Captain America wakes up?"
Nick Fury nodded, indicating he understood, then asked the other party this question.
"It's hard to say, because Captain America is not an ordinary person, so it could be one or two months, or it could be one or two weeks."
The other party gave this answer.
"When Captain America wakes up, I want to know immediately."
"Also, nothing here is to be leaked without my command."
"Yes, Officer!"
After issuing this command, Nick Fury did not linger and immediately left the recuperation Base.
He still had a lot of things to deal with and no time to spend endlessly on Captain America.
However, Nick Fury would never have imagined that.
No sooner had he issued the confidentiality order than the relevant intelligence was quickly leaked.
That's right.
Although Nick Fury had been very careful and cautious in choosing trustworthy people, he still ended up choosing a HYDRA Senior Undercover Agent.
In fact, not just now, but even when Coulson's team was still in the Arctic Ocean, Alexander Pierce had already received the news.
"Captain America is actually alive!"
"That guy is really lucky!"
In the top-floor office, Alexander Pierce couldn't help but shake his head and sigh.
However, this was a good thing for HYDRA.
After all, through some maneuvering, their people had successfully infiltrated Captain America's medical team.
Pierce had even just received intelligence that Captain America would be in a deep sleep for some time before waking up.
Isn't this a great opportunity to collect Captain America's blood samples?
This is truly unbelievable.
A super serum sample delivered right to their doorstep—it would be a disservice to Nick Fury's assist if they didn't accept it!
Coupled with the other person who mastered Arc Reactor technology, Nick Fury was truly his good subordinate!
Thinking of this, the smile on Alexander Pierce's face became even brighter.
"By the way, Officer, Stern is also ready. The hearing should be held soon."
The good news wasn't over; the Senior Undercover Agent opposite Pierce reported another piece of good news to Pierce.
The name Senator Stern might not be well-known, but he was the main background for Iron Man's "show-stopping hearing" famous scene.
It was this guy who tried various methods at the hearing to seize the Iron Man Armor from Stark, but was angrily rebuked in various ways by the Playboy, and even cursed at by the Playboy, who pointed at his nose.
He also made an appearance in Captain America 2.
He was the one who exchanged "Hail HYDRA" with another HYDRA Senior Undercover Agent outside the Triskelion.
"Tell Stern, this is our best chance to acquire the Iron Man Armor. He must succeed."
Speaking of this matter, Alexander Pierce's expression also became serious, and he spoke in a deep voice, giving instructions.
HYDRA also attached great importance to something like the Iron Man Armor.
If HYDRA also mastered such a powerful weapon, who in the World could stop HYDRA's advance?
But unfortunately.
At this moment, Alexander Pierce would never have imagined that this operation, which he valued so highly, would be easily thwarted by Tony Stark.
And in an extremely humiliating way!
Of course.
This hasn't happened yet, and Tony Stark currently doesn't have time for "minor matters" like hearings.
Because Tony Stark is very busy right now.
Busy with what?
Undoubtedly, it's the Stark Expo.
After several months of warm-up and preparation, Pepper Potts's hard work was about to bear fruit.
The Stark Expo was set to begin in a week.
As the sole heir to the "Stark" surname, and as the technical expert of Stark Group, even Tony Stark, the hands-off boss, had to get busy.
After all, the Playboy's identity was special, and too many segments required his personal appearance.
Even a lazy person like him was busy as a dog for this entire week.
But how to put it.
For this expo, which held significant meaning for Stark Group and Howard Stark, the Playboy was willing to endure any hardship or fatigue.
Especially when he saw that he had put in so much effort and everything for the expo was ready, and it could grandly open that evening.
Tony Stark still felt very gratified and exceptionally excited.
He believed that when the opening ceremony arrived that evening, Tony would once again ignite all of New York.
No, he would ignite all of America!
And the facts proved it.
When night fell, Tony Stark, wearing his Iron Man Armor, descended from the sky, crashing onto the central stage of the venue in an incomparably dominant manner.
The atmosphere of the entire expo instantly reached a climax.
Accompanied by a group of hot, scantily clad dancers performing the "Iron Man" dance, accompanied by rhythmic, dynamic music that made people want to move their bodies, and accompanied by fireworks covering the entire venue.
Amidst all this, Tony Stark took off his Iron Man Armor under the gaze of thousands, and strode to the front of the stage.
First, he spread his arms in an incredibly flamboyant manner, striking a pose full of swagger.
After enjoying the screams and cheers of the crowd for a few seconds, Tony Stark then, with a playful look, opened his mouth and began his incredibly cool opening speech.
…
"I'm not saying that the World has entered a long period of stable peace because of me."
"I'm not saying that I have been reborn from a pile of ruins and ashes into the greatest phoenix in human history!"
"Nor am I saying that Uncle Sam can comfortably lie on his lawn and drink because I haven't found anyone brave enough to challenge me!"
On the TV screen.
Tony Stark, dressed in a suit and tie, spoke arrogant words that most people couldn't even utter, in an incredibly boastful manner.
It wasn't even ordinary arrogance, but an arrogance that reached the heavens, an arrogance without limits.
Zhou Cheng was truly curious.
If this extremely childish style were spoken by another man in his thirties, it would probably be so awkward that it would make you cringe so hard you'd want to dig a hole and hide.
But for some reason, when it came out of Tony Stark's mouth, it seemed so smooth and natural.
Not only did it not make people feel awkward, it didn't make them feel annoyed either.
Just look at the lively scene on the TV screen and you'll know.
The more Tony Stark boasted, the more the applause at the scene soared like a Rocket, non-stop.
"Unknowingly, the Stark Expo has actually begun!"
Shaking his head, Zhou Cheng withdrew his gaze from the TV screen and sighed.
Time really flies.
In just the blink of an eye, half a year has passed since Tony Stark revealed his true identity.
Or, to be more precise, it has been half a year since the Marvel Cinematic Universe plot officially began.
As a transmigrator who had watched Marvel movies, Zhou Cheng was quite emotional.
He had witnessed the birth of various famous scenes with his own eyes, hadn't he?
It must be said, this feeling was truly very good.
Even more so, due to Stan's early capture and Iron Man becoming Destroyer, this variable made Zhou Cheng lose an accurate judgment of which Universe this was, thus adding some desire to explore the unknown future.
Since this World has already seen two variables, will there be other variables?
And will these variables lead to some interesting changes?
Just like the "What If...?" series.
A seemingly insignificant change can lead to extremely huge, even subversive, results!
Zhou Cheng was very curious about what this Marvel World would be like in the future.
At the same time, he was also more concerned about whether his precognitive cheat could still be used.
However, according to Zhou Cheng's observations during this period.
As of now, he has not discovered anything different from the movie Universe.
Captain America is still lying still, and Thor is probably still fighting in the Nine Realms.
None of the other superheroes have surfaced early, or undergone any other changes.
Everything is as usual.
And right now.
Six months after the end of the first Iron Man movie, the plot of the second movie has officially begun.
What will be the main plot direction of Marvel next?
Zhou Cheng was quite looking forward to this.
He had a thought and subconsciously recorded this feeling in his diary.
…
Stark Expo, main venue backstage.
"Not bad, right?"
"Yes, very good!"
The high-spirited Tony Stark was under the protection of his loyal bodyguard Happy—no, it should be said, accompanied by him.
While enjoying the commercial flattery from his subordinate, he walked with a swagger towards his luxury car.
However, as he approached his luxury car, Tony Stark suddenly discovered that a hot girl was already waiting by his luxury car.
"Is she a complimentary gift with the car?"
"I hope so!"
While bantering with Happy, Tony Stark walked up to the luxury car.
He then, by nature, began to flirt with the hot girl.
"Where are you from?"
"Bedford."
"What are you doing here?"
"Looking for you."
"Alright, you've found me."
Tony Stark, who had gotten into the driver's seat of the luxury car, sat in a comfortable position, then glanced at the hot girl and asked, "What do you need me for?"
"To deliver a subpoena!"
"You must attend the Senator's Military Committee hearing, 9 AM tomorrow, don't be late!"
The hot girl said, handing Tony Stark a subpoena.
A hearing?
Tony Stark had long expected this, so he remained very calm, not even frowning.
After letting Happy take the subpoena, he simply stepped on the accelerator as if nothing had happened, and sped away.
"Sir, your speech was still so humble, and your appearance was still so sensational and exciting."
Back at the mansion, Jarvis offered another thoughtful compliment.
Tony Stark had long been used to it, or rather, considered it a matter of course, and didn't feel particularly proud.
He could be said to have remained quite calm.
"Sir, the diary was updated while you were giving your speech."
After greeting his boss, Jarvis finally began to report the main business.
"Why didn't you say so earlier?"
Tony Stark couldn't maintain his cool demeanor anymore.
After a casual complaint, he quickly took out the diary.
Flipping to the latest page, he indeed found that there was new content in the diary.
[Sure enough, looking at the entire Marvel, when it comes to showing off, it still has to be Stark.]
[Look at this boast; I estimate only people like Chen Beixuan and Li Qiye can compare.]
[Stark once again wowed the entire audience!]
[However, the Stark Expo, which has been promoted for so long, has finally begun.]
[This means that the plot of "Iron Man" Part Two is about to officially unfold!]
Indeed!
This Zhou Cheng is slandering me again!
Tony Stark's mouth couldn't help but twitch slightly, and he once again felt an urge to hit someone.
What do you mean by showing off?
Tony was just stating the facts!
Were his opening remarks not true?
Didn't the crime rate in America drop so much, and citizens' sense of security increase so much, because of his Destroyer Armor?
Really, can't he speak properly!
"Wait a minute, Part Two? Plot?"
And after a slight complaint.
Tony Stark's attention was suddenly drawn to the last sentence in the diary.
What's with this strange description?
"Part Two," "plot"—it sounds like he's talking about a novel, comic, movie, or similar work!
It must be said, this description is indeed very strange and awkward.