After hearing Wang Kai's words, Peter became even more flustered, because Wang Kai had completely hit the nail on the head about his mutation. His genes had changed, which was why he became Spider-Man. Feeling guilty, he quickly said a few words and left, afraid that saying too much would lead Wang Kai to guess something else.
After being tricked by Wang Kai once, Peter didn't dare to appear in front of him again. Even though he had some doubts about Wang Kai, they were all subconsciously dismissed. Perhaps Wang Kai was just an ordinary person.
A small test like that didn't affect Wang Kai much. After all, this incident had happened more than half a year ago. Even if Coulson wanted to investigate, he wouldn't find anything, let alone Peter, who was just a kid, not a detective.
Wang Kai was nearing high school graduation. Students who intended to continue studying had already started choosing their preferred universities, while those not planning to study were already considering what they would do upon entering society. Some decided to learn a trade, others prepared to find work. Their career paths were very clear, unlike students in China who knew nothing but studying.
Jimmy had decided to apply to Stanford University, which was close to Silicon Valley, the cradle of high-tech startups. Jimmy was determined to pursue an IT career, and Wang Kai expressed his support. Jimmy had talent in this area and it shouldn't be wasted.
"Hey, coming to my awards ceremony?"
As the holidays approached, Tony called, his tone very proud.
"What award? Where is it?"
Wang Kai asked. He had nothing else to do and could use some activity.
"Las Vegas, the annual 'Top Award'. How about it, want to come have some fun?"
Tony said. Wang Kai's spirits immediately lifted. Tony was about to evolve, Tony was about to transform from a playboy into Iron Man.
"Of course, I wouldn't miss your glorious moment."
Wang Kai agreed. It was also a good opportunity for him to ask about the Adamantium.
He really didn't know what Americans were thinking, to hold this award ceremony in the famous Sin City. It gave the impression that the award wasn't very significant, more like a third-rate minor award.
But since he decided to go, there was no need for further talk. He took leave, and brought Skye. As for Mindy, the third wheel, it was better for her to stay home and go to school properly.
Attending Tony Stark's awards ceremony meant he couldn't just show up in sweatpants. He had to get a couple of decent suits. Fortunately, there were many brands in Las Vegas, and with Wang Kai's money, it was easy to find what he needed.
After gaining his abilities, Wang Kai's physique had also improved significantly. He was already 1.85 meters tall, which Wang Kai felt was just right. He wasn't playing basketball, so why need to be taller? Beneath his clothes, his body had perfect lines, more fluid, without those terrifying muscle bulges, more in line with Eastern aesthetics. Although his looks weren't those of an idol, he wasn't ugly either, and coupled with Wang Kai's confident demeanor, it was enough to attract the attention of many beautiful women.
Skye was mixed-race, her appearance a blend of Eastern and Western beauty, and her height of nearly 1.7 meters wasn't low. Wearing an evening gown made her look even taller and more slender.
"Kai, isn't the awards ceremony venue over in the banquet hall?"
When she noticed Wang Kai, whom she was arm-in-arm with, turning in a different direction, Skye asked curiously.
"Skye, do you think someone like Tony would honestly sit there waiting for an award? This guy is extremely unfriendly. He's already ditched one friend there and wants to ditch me too. He wishes."
Wang Kai was well aware of the plot. Tony had ditched everyone at the awards ceremony, enjoying himself alone in the nearby casino. If this guy wasn't the boss of Stark Industries, if this guy wasn't a genius, and if this guy wasn't needed by America, someone would definitely have dealt with him by now.
Arriving at the casino, Wang Kai released his Observation Haki and quickly found Tony playing at a gambling table, with women on either side of him and Happy standing guard behind him.
Tony was having a great time.
"Tony, you're really something. You trick us all into coming to the awards ceremony to boost your popularity, while you're here enjoying yourself."
Wang Kai came to the gambling table and said to Tony.
"Oh, Kai, I didn't trick you. Otherwise, you wouldn't be here either. It seems you also dislike pretending to be a clown in that fake place, right?"
Seeing Wang Kai, Tony showed no shame, but instead said shamelessly, as if he had already expected Wang Kai to come here. In fact, he was also wondering how Wang Kai knew he was here.
"Cut it out. If you don't want to attend the awards ceremony, just say so. Ditching so many people, aren't you afraid of causing trouble?"
Wang Kai was speechless. Tony was always so self-centered. He really didn't know how he had lived this long. Having a good father made a difference.
"I know what I'm doing. There are no big shots here today. Those big shots know my habits. Occasionally making a joke, people won't get angry. Come on, baby, blow on them, go."
Tony said indifferently, then picked up the dice, had the busty, curvy beauty next to him blow on them, and threw them out. He lost terribly, but Tony didn't care.
He didn't expect Tony to be so careful amidst his recklessness. No wonder he dared to ditch those people; they must have been minor figures Tony didn't care about. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to accept the national medal in the second movie.
"Suit yourself. Just be careful, Lieutenant Colonel Rhodey might come looking for trouble later."
Wang Kai had someone exchange some chips for him and started betting with Tony.
"Don't worry, that guy Rhodey is easy to handle. A couple of drinks and he forgets everything."
Tony understood his good friend Rhodey very well. Rhodey had never had the upper hand in front of him. He could handle him with just a little alcohol.
Wang Kai also thought of the movie, where no matter how angry Rhodey was, Tony could always easily appease him. Even when going to the Middle East the next day, Tony made Rhodey wait for three hours, leaving Rhodey full of anger. But once on the plane, two cups of sake made Rhodey become unrestrained and forget his unhappiness.
"How did the matter I asked you to handle go? Did you get in touch?"
Wang Kai asked again. This was the most important thing. Otherwise, Wang Kai wouldn't have come to watch Tony's act of ditching people.
"The matter you mentioned is really difficult. That Colonel Stryker is not an easy person to talk to, he's even harder than a rock. I'm still looking for someone to act as a go-between. Don't worry, as long as he's in the military, he'll definitely give me face."
Tony said. He hadn't sorted out the matter Wang Kai mentioned yet, but Tony was still confident. A mere colonel? He knew countless generals. Couldn't he handle one colonel?