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"energy?"

Obadi narrowed his eyes and took a puff of his cigar.

"Yes, I didn't just impulsively decide to shut down Stark Industries' military division. I want to help Stark Industries' shareholders make even more money. I've made a new breakthrough in Arc Reactor technology."

"Is it what ensures your heart continues to beat strongly?"

Obadiah's wrinkled face broke into a smile.

"Who told you that? Rod or Pep?"

"I'd like to take a look."

"Okay, it must be Rhodes."

Tony pursed his lips.

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He unbuttoned his shirt and showed Obama the miniature arc reactor on his chest.

The deep blue light filled Obadiah with joy. His old face immediately broke into a wide smile, like a blooming chrysanthemum. He carefully buttoned Tony's shirt and said:

"This thing works really well!"

With mature cold fusion technology, barring any unforeseen circumstances, Stark Industries could definitely become the world's number one company, the first in the world to break the trillion-dollar mark... the first to break the ten-trillion-dollar mark... it's not something to be too optimistic about.

Compared to that, what is the value brought by Stark's defense division?

In the latter half of the 19th century, the Rockefeller family controlled the oil industry, thus becoming the largest financial group in the United States, bar none.

With the Arc Reactor now in control, it seems only a matter of time before Stark Industries surpasses Rockefeller.

..... ...... ....

After all, the energy technology represented by the Arc Reactor is far ahead of its time. In addition to energy itself, any other industries derived from it would be enough to create a company with a higher market value than the current Stark Group.

“Listen to me, Tony,” Obadiah said, putting his arm around Tony’s shoulder with a broad smile. “We’re a team, understand?”

"If we join forces, there's nothing we can't do!"

"Just like your father and I."

"I'm sorry, I didn't let you know before I made the decision."

Tony apologized as well, knowing he had been a little willful, but he was confident that under his leadership, even if Stark Industries stopped making weapons, it could still reach the top.

“Okay, Tony, from now on we won’t be doing that kind of small business of ‘aiming, firing, shooting’ anymore. With that little thing on your chest, why would we need to do arms dealing?” Obama laughed enthusiastically. “From now on, Stark Industries will be in the energy business!”

"Let me handle the closure of the military industry. We need to play a completely different game to avoid them turning all their attacks on us. I hope you promise me to keep a low profile and wait until we successfully complete this transition period..."

After leaving Stark Tower, Hawke returned to his Maybach 62s, signaled Tian Yangsheng to drive, and lit a cigarette to continue thinking.

"$200 billion is cheaper than I expected, but overall it's still very expensive!"

After all, Hawke worked so hard to blow up so many companies, and he only made a few hundred billion dollars in total!

He still has a lot of money in his possession!

I still feel like I don't have enough money.

"Is there any way to minimize losses, or even get it for free?"

Hawke thought for a moment, then took out his phone and dialed a number for a certain mysterious Eastern superpower:

"Hey bro, wanna buy an F-22?" (A question followed.)

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"Hey bro, wanna buy an F-22?"

"what?"

The person who answered the phone was Zheng Xian, the director of the China Shenmao Bureau, whose position was equivalent to that of Fury, the director of S.H.I.E.L.D.

He looked completely bewildered.

Is the F22 something I can just buy whenever I want?

Anyone with even a little military knowledge should know that the F-22 is a national treasure of the United States and a symbol of American authority.

Aside from the fact that the United States itself is equipped with F-22s, even John Bull, who is related to the United States as father and son, is not entitled to ask the United States to make an exception and sell F-22s to them.

Zheng Xian felt he was unworthy of being able to buy an F-22.

“F-22, you don’t want it?” Hawke asked, frowning. “Think carefully before you speak.”

"Hawk!" Zheng Xian snapped out of his daze, then his expression turned serious as he earnestly asked, "Can you really get me an F-22?"

Over the years, Hawke has spearheaded the Lane Group's massive investments in China, mainly in building factories and buying land everywhere. He knows that the next ten years or so will be a boom period for China's real estate market.

His acquaintance with Zheng Xian was quite natural.

When Zheng Xian wanted some illegal or prohibited materials or technologies, as long as he paid enough, Hawke would sometimes help him get them through the Ryan family's channels. After all, Hawke had feelings for him from his past life and couldn't be completely indifferent.

So the two did have some connection.

But F22... Zheng Xian felt that the chances of buying it were slim, but even if there was only a sliver of hope, he would never give up.

This is a national treasure!

“Of course, otherwise why would I call you?” Hawke exhaled a puff of smoke and said, “If you want F-22s, prepare $200 billion for me first, and I will…”

Before Hawke could finish speaking, Zheng Xian exclaimed in surprise, "200 billion US dollars? Hawke, this is outrageous! Don't try to fool me. Each F-22 costs 1.5 million US dollars. Are you planning to deliver 100 F-22s to me?"

"Damn it, can't you let me finish what I'm saying?" Hawke said impatiently. "I'm not selling you F-22 fighter jets, I'm selling you the complete set of F-22 data! Since you've also looked up the F-22 data, you should know that the F-22's development cost was $280 billion. I'm selling you the F-22 data for $200 billion, and that's a friendly price. If it were anyone else, I would charge you at least $300 billion. If the White House allowed me to sell to a company outside the United States, do you believe I could get $1000 billion?"

"No! It's a bit chaotic right now, a bit chaotic!" Zheng Xian rubbed his face to clear his head: "Where did you get me the complete set of F-22 data? The F-22 is something that Stark Industries, General Dynamics, and Boeing jointly developed. Does that mean that you Ryan are involved now?"

"Haven't you seen the news yet?" Hawke said, "Tony Stark, the chairman of Stark Industries, returned from Afghanistan in triumph. The first thing he did upon returning to New York was to announce the closure of Stark Industries' defense division. While the defense division can be closed, the manufacturing of things like ballistic missile systems and the F-22 certainly can't be left to Tony Stark's personal discretion. So, after deciding he didn't want to be in the defense industry anymore, he planned to sell all these production lines. I just happened to reach an agreement with Tony Stark himself, offering $200 billion to acquire Stark Industries' F-22 manufacturing division."

Zheng Xian was overjoyed: "So, Hawke, you're willing to step in and acquire the F-22 manufacturing division for us? Thank you so much, I can't accept this, you're truly a good friend of mine..."

"You're dreaming!" Hawke interrupted Zheng Xian's fantasy without hesitation, saying, "I'm the one who funded the acquisition of Stark Industries' F-22, it has nothing to do with you. I'm asking you to contribute $200 billion, and I'll make a copy of the F-22's technical data and blueprints and sell it to you! That's all. Don't overthink it."

"Stark Industries sold you the F-22 manufacturing division, including the technical blueprints, production lines, and industrial workers, all for a total of $200 billion?"

"Yes."

"You sold me the F-22 technical blueprints for $200 billion?"

"Yes."

"So you dare to offer a whopping $200 billion? That's like me paying for it and you getting an F-22 manufacturing division for free!"

"Because you'll be willing to pay for these technical drawings, and besides, you should thank me!"

"What? What kind of bullshit logic is this!" Zheng Xian was furious: "I paid for a company for you, the whole company belongs to you, and in the end I have to thank you?"

"Just tell me if you're thanking me or not..." Hawke said, spreading his hands. "Quickly say thank you, 'Brother Hawke,' or I really won't sell it to you."

"..." Zheng Xian: "Thank you, Brother Hawke!"

Yes, even if Hawke makes Jung Hyun pay $200 billion to buy the F-22 manufacturing division, and all ownership still belongs to Hawke, Jung Hyun should still thank Hawke.

The technical data for the F-22 is worth the price.

The F-22 is the world's first fifth-generation fighter jet, standing at the top of the world and leading almost all countries by a significant margin.

Although there are similar projects in China, if he could obtain the complete set of F-22 technical data, it would definitely greatly accelerate the project's progress...

Jung Hyun felt like he had reached the pinnacle of his life.

It's more than enough to compile a separate family genealogy!

Calling him a national hero is no exaggeration.

"Don't feel like you're getting a bad deal. If the US were willing to sell you the complete technical data for the F-22, they could easily offer 70 or 80 billion US dollars. You'd probably hesitate for a long time before gritting your teeth and buying it, right? I'm selling it to you for 20 billion US dollars, which is really not much. You're just blinded by the deal between me and Tony Stark." Hawke said earnestly, "If you do a little research, you'll know that I was the one who rescued Tony Stark when he was kidnapped in Afghanistan. Honestly, without that life-saving favor, do you think just anyone could buy the F-22 manufacturing division for 20 billion US dollars? Are you kidding me?"

Tony sold the F-22 manufacturing division to Hawke for $200 billion, which was truly a friendly price.

Zheng Xian quickly understood this principle.

The situation between Hawke and Tony is different from the situation between Hawke and him.

Don't be fooled by how much Hawke profited in this deal; that's all thanks to Hawke's own skill. Zheng Xian certainly doesn't have that ability to earn $200 billion. You can't argue with that.

271 What are you Ryan up to? A rebellion?

"You made $200 billion from these two deals with ease. That's way too much. Couldn't you have made it cheaper? The technical blueprints and data are just a matter of copying them out of thin air. It's a simple matter of doing a little bit."

Zheng Xian complained bitterly, saying, "How about 100 billion US dollars? Our bureau's budget is also insufficient. If I give you so much money, I don't even know what I'll eat next. Considering our friendship, you can earn a little less."

Acquiring F-22 technical blueprints and data for $200 billion is certainly worthwhile, but if the price can be lowered, we should definitely try our best to reduce it further.

Even the landlords didn't have any surplus grain.

"I might be able to help you negotiate on other things, but this... it's really impossible!" Hawke said. "Actually, I'm not very interested in running a military business. Even with all the hard work, I only make a meager profit, far less than what I earn in finance. I only made this offer to Tony because the timing seemed right and I thought I could do you a favor. If you don't want it, I'll just refuse Tony Stark directly; I won't buy it. Zheng Xian, you need to think this through. Stark Industries is having a massive fire sale; it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Once this happens, it'll be gone."

Zheng Xian hesitated.

Indeed, this may be the only chance to obtain the complete technical data of the F-22, because no other American would be as audacious as Hawke to sell such a national treasure as the F-22.

"alright."

Zheng Xian reluctantly agreed; he had no choice but to comply, as he was truly being manipulated by Hawke.

He didn't believe Hawke's nonsense about not wanting to get involved in military industry, but he couldn't afford the slightest mistake regarding the F-22, so he absolutely couldn't let Hawke pull any crazy moves.

In reality, he definitely made a profit by buying the complete set of F-22 technical data for $200 billion.

The collaboration with Hawke is a win-win situation; neither party suffers a loss.

So as to who lost out...

unimportant.

“I will raise $200 billion in cash as soon as possible,” Zheng Xian said. “But how will we make the deal then?”

"Let's raise the money first. Don't rush things. Haste makes waste!" Hawke said with a smile. "I'll advance the money for you to buy the F-22 manufacturing division. Once I officially acquire the F-22 project, you'll transfer $100 billion to my account as an initial payment. When the time is right, I'll hand over the technical data to you, and then you'll transfer the remaining $100 billion to me. Is that okay?"

"I'll give you an initial payment of $100 billion? What if you cheat me, take the money, and then don't do anything?" Zheng Xian asked.

“Don’t you have a branch of the Ryan Group in China?” Hawke said. “If I take the money and don’t do the job, you can confiscate Ryan Group’s $100 billion in assets, is that alright?”