However, no matter how the fighter jets' exterior colors changed, their airframes and internal structures remained unaltered.
Aaron recognized them at a glance; these were precisely what he needed.
Currently, the most advanced F-22 and F-16 from the United States, along with the YF-12A and the Blackbird reconnaissance aircraft.
Aaron's eyes, like high-end instruments, meticulously scanned these aircraft, storing all the data deep within his mind.
"Hmm, I'll dump all this data into the Taklamakan Desert later."
"The desert is so vast; it's perfectly normal for some fighter jet information to emerge from it, right?"
"And it's also perfectly normal for it to coincidentally come with an instruction manual in both Dragon Tongue and English, right?"
In 2010, these things were still considered valuable.
Aaron had no other intentions; he was merely acting on a whim.
"Mr. Aaron, are you satisfied?" the secretary asked cautiously.
Aaron nodded, "General Ronald's efficiency is beyond my expectations."
The secretary beamed an even brighter smile, "Of course, sir, you are the best partner our military has ever had. The General also hopes our cooperation can last forever."
Last forever?
That's hardly necessary!
In Helen Zhao's eyes, the military was an insurmountable power.
But in Aaron's eyes, both the military and the United States were merely stepping stones.
"By the way, sir, the Army and Navy commanders, among others, are also inquiring about your company's upcoming plans."
"If you need help, they will also lend their full support!"
Both the anti-aging serum and the anti-cancer agent were internal secrets of the Osborn Group, still in the research and development phase.
If it weren't for the need to resolve cash flow issues, Aaron wouldn't have wanted to release them at this time.
This time,
he only had Norman produce ten of each.
The quantity was limited, first come, first served.
Only the most generous or those who could provide sufficient assistance would be able to obtain these life-saving elixirs first.
For these politicians and magnates,
money was not an issue; they only wanted their bodies to quickly regain youth and vigor.
Therefore, they spared no effort in building momentum for Aaron, constantly praising him, almost to the point of deifying him.
At this moment, if Aaron were to relent, people would rush to wave their cash at him.
But Aaron wouldn't compromise with them.
There were only ten doses.
Oh, now there are only nine.
Want it? Fine! Pay up!
Originally, Aaron wanted to flat-out refuse.
He still wanted to market them properly at the upcoming Osborn Expo.
But then he suddenly thought of something.
He raised an eyebrow, "Actually… we can discuss it!"
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Chapter 43: Scheming against S.H.I.E.L.D., Invisibility
Upon hearing that there was a chance, the secretary's spirits immediately lifted.
Heaven knows, he was just a small secretary.
Yet, those military bigwigs all used this opportunity to make him speak.
They just sought a new lease on life.
Just at this moment,
General Ronald was undergoing various tests at the most advanced private hospital in the United States.
The President, various ministers, regional commanders, and other influential figures from different factions were eagerly waiting at the hospital for the latest news.
They didn't dare to approach Aaron rashly.
On one hand, they were unsure of the specific effects; what if there were side effects?
On the other hand, Norman's attitude was very firm, and Aaron's origins and strength were mysterious.
To be honest, they were a little afraid deep down.
A gentleman does not stand under a crumbling wall, unless the benefits are sufficient.
Once all of Ronald's medical examination results were out, they would all employ their unique abilities to compete.
They just sought a new lease on life.
The secretary now served as the trailblazer they sent ahead.
Bearing such a heavy responsibility, the secretary was quite uncomfortable, his every move and word extremely cautious, fearing he might displease Aaron.
Now that there was room for discussion,
he felt a surge of excitement.
It's not that I'm afraid your appetite is too big, it's that I'm afraid you have no demands!
"Please speak!"
Aaron glanced around and slowly said, "You should know that the Osborn Group was originally researching a human enhancement serum."
The other party nodded, "This matter was handled by General Sost. Our General Ronald has never inquired about such matters."
The secretary knew that just yesterday, General Sost was quite displeased with Osborn's unilateral abandonment of the human enhancement serum.
He even made some unfavorable remarks.
However, today, General Sost's words took a turn, repeatedly praising the Osborn Group as the most outstanding enterprise.
Unsure of Aaron's attitude, he quietly distanced himself from Sost.
Aaron ignored his small actions, "Actually, we have made considerable progress in human enhancement research."
"But we are still lacking some things."
Here's the key!
The secretary's spirits lifted, his hands lowered, his ears perked up, and he held his breath, listening intently.
Helen Zhao also looked serious.
"May I ask… what is still missing?" the secretary asked.
Aaron did not answer directly but spoke of Norman's research.
"The serum we developed has very serious side effects; users will become violent and aggressive,"
"Finally, we discovered that this reagent is missing something, a special substance that can neutralize its medicinal components."
"We don't know what this thing is yet, but if we have enough material to research, perhaps we can solve this problem and mass-produce super soldiers without side effects!"
The secretary's breathing suddenly quickened.
No side effects!
Even the serum injected into Captain America back then was rumored to have some problems.
If anyone else said this, he wouldn't believe it.
But with Aaron saying it, even if he pointed at a pile of crap and said it was good, they would seriously consider it and carefully analyze it.
Behind the three, Norman listened most attentively.
He shook his head and nodded from time to time.
Then he looked enlightened.
He slapped his thigh heavily.
"So that's it!"
"No wonder I always felt something was missing from this thing. It turns out the problem wasn't in the equation stage, but a flaw in the final step!"
"I understand!"
Understand my ass!
I'm just improvising, making up an excuse.
You old man, why are you pretending to be enlightened!
Aaron was speechless.
These words were just an excuse; he never intended to perfect and release the Green Goblin serum.
He was simply deceiving the military and the high-ranking officials behind them.
Don't you interfere!
The secretary was very excited after hearing this. This was serious business, and the success rate was very high.
Didn't you see the actions of Norman, the main person in charge? It was just the last step!
"What do you need? How can we help?"
Aaron said solemnly, "I heard that the President directly oversees a special department called the Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division."
"They were founded during World War II, and during the war against the Nazis, they gradually collected many special items."
"If there's an opportunity, I hope to cooperate with this department. They might be able to find the elements I need."
The secretary looked a bit troubled after hearing this. Given his status, he naturally knew of this department's existence.
With the military's power, even if you wanted an island or a country, they could handle it.
But this particular department was a bit problematic.
To some extent, when it came to superpower incidents, even the military had to yield to Nick Fury.
The military wasn't afraid of them, but they couldn't make them budge.
But it was still the same old saying,
It's not that I'm afraid your appetite isn't big, it's that I'm afraid you have no demands!
The military couldn't handle this matter.
But it was just a matter of the President's word.
The secretary deliberated, "I have received your request. At the latest, tomorrow, we will give you a definite answer."
Aaron nodded, and then the military specially called in some pilots to move all these large aircraft to another temporary parking area.
This was a place Norman had originally built to house his private planes.
But as Osborn faced operational difficulties and research entered a predicament, it became abandoned.
Now, with the transfer of Osborn shares, it became Aaron's private airport.
He dismissed everyone and had Helen Zhao book a room at a nearby hotel.
Yes, Helen Zhao paid for it herself.
Then, Aaron placed his hand on the fighter jet.
The seemingly tiny Primordial Furnace strangely "swallowed" the entire plane.