Just as the group finished the funeral, Tony said, "Mr. Polk, could you wait for me for a moment? I have something to announce to those people, and then I'll be visiting your home."
"Of course."
As soon as Tony walked out of the cemetery gate, he was immediately surrounded by a barrage of cameras and microphones.
Just as Obadiah was about to say something, he suddenly noticed Tony walking to the side of the road and sitting down against a tree.
"Everyone, please sit down, okay? That way you can all see me. Please, make yourselves comfortable." Obadiah had no choice but to sit on the ground next to Tony.
Rhodey stood next to Watson and asked, "What's he up to?"
"We don't know what trick he's pulling either. Just watch him perform."
Rhodey shook his head and looked at Uncle Polk and Aunt Leah, saying, "I apologize for not formally introducing myself earlier. I—"
"I know you, Colonel—Colonel Rhodes, in charge of liaison for Tony Stark's weapon development," Uncle Polk suddenly interrupted.
"Colonel? If I may be so bold, are you also—"
"Lieutenant D-Boy, but Colonel, I'm retired, hahaha," Uncle Polk laughed heartily.
"My goodness—you're Delta Force? I really didn't expect that—wait, was the gentleman we just commemorated also?! Oh—Polk, you should have told me earlier, I didn't even salute!"
Watson, listening to their riddles, asked in confusion, "What are you two talking about? D-Boy? Delta Force?"
Rhodey looked at Polk, then at Watson, and said in surprise, "You don't know? D-Boy is the nickname for the Delta Force, currently the most elite counter-terrorism unit."
Watson's mouth dropped open at this. "What?? Uncle Polk, you never said anything! And even Uncle Rocco too?! Aunt Leah, you knew as well?" Then, seeing Aunt Leah smile and nod, Watson rubbed his forehead. No wonder the two of them opened a shop in a place like Hell's Kitchen; turns out they were both fearless people.
"I've always wanted to ask my father what he thought about manufacturing weapons, whether he ever struggled or wavered. I've seen young Americans die under the weapons we made to protect them! I realized I was becoming a part of this irresponsible world."
As he spoke, Tony stood up and addressed them, "When I opened my eyes, I knew I could do more for this world than just create explosions. That's why, starting today, I will shut down Stark's weapon manufacturing factories! Until one day I can find a new direction that can bring more to America and this world!" With that, Tony walked directly towards Watson and the others.
Rhodey, hearing his words, stood silently in place, lost in thought.
"Rhodey, we're going to Mr. Polk's house for dinner with Watson. Do you want to come along?" Tony walked up to the group and asked Rhodey.
"I had originally agreed with Polk to go, but, thanks to your speech, I have to go back for a meeting," Rhodey sighed helplessly.
"Sorry, next time I'll treat you. Hogan, where's my hamburger?" Tony raised an eyebrow and turned to ask.
"Here, sir..."
"Alright, my dear Tony, you've dumped such a huge mess on me. The hamburger is mine, you go have a big meal with Watson and them!" Obadiah walked over, took the hamburger Hogan offered, and then turned to sweet-talk the reporters again.
---After parting with Obadiah, Tony and Pepper Potts returned to Watson's family's house with them.
"This is Uncle Polk's house, and that's my house over there."
"Roaring Home? A man's romance? I like that name! But, won't it be very noisy here at night?" Tony got out of the car, looking at the signs on the two houses.
Watson turned to look at the completely redecorated Roaring Home and said to Tony, annoyed, "My house used to be the 'noisiest' one here! But it seems Coulson and his team are quite efficient~"
Click~
"Meow ( ^???^ )~"
Goose jumped onto the counter as soon as it entered, looking around at the various weapons hanging on the wall.
"Alright, you all go inside. Little Goose will stay with me and watch the shop for a bit~" Polk said, walking behind the counter and looking at Goose, who was curiously examining the firearms. He picked it up and said, "What? Which one do you like? Uncle Polk will give it to you, hahahaha~"
Aunt Leah shook her head and led Potts into the house. Guns were something for men to like.
Meanwhile, Tony walked around the shop, frowning as he looked at the weapons. He saw the labels: 'Stark Industries Made.' But after all, he had just announced the closure of the weapons manufacturing division, so it was normal for people to have existing stock.
Watson saw his expression and knew what he was thinking. He walked over, patted Tony, and said, "Alright, buddy, it'll be okay. Let's go, let's sit inside."
Aunt Leah saw them come in and said, "Alright, kids, make yourselves at home. I'll go prepare something for you to eat~ What would you like?"
"Hamburger, cheeseburger! Uncle Obadiah stole my share!" Tony quickly raised his hand.
"Hehehe, I didn't expect you young people to all like this kind of thing. I'll make some, but there's also apple pie and sea bass. You can't just eat those, and we'll have another guest soon." Aunt Leah said, then walked into the kitchen.
"You all chat, I'll go see if Aunt Leah needs any help~" With that, 'Pepper' Potts left the living room.
"Watson, your... uh... Big Flower and Little Flower, can I borrow them?"
"What do you need them for?"
"I saw it, the battlefield outside earlier! That was all their doing, right? Although I have a plan, I don't want to wake up in a cave again tomorrow before I finish it!"
"It's not that I can't lend them to you, but where would you put them? Your house? It's so small, I'm afraid if they started fighting, you wouldn't wake up in a cave, you'd wake up seeing God... Although Goose would be quite suitable, it needs to stay to protect Aunt Leah and them."
"Goose?! That cat?? Is it also a ten-meter-tall monster? Shrunk?!"
Watson rolled his eyes. "I don't know Dr. Pym. It's just that Goose has its own special abilities."
"Who's Dr. Pym?"
"He used to be a good friend of your old man. Alright, when did you become a walking encyclopedia of 'why'? What do you want to drink? Coffee? Though I think chlorophyll juice would suit you better."
"Chlorophyll juice? Can you even drink that awful stuff?"
"I don't know, but you'll probably find out very clearly in the future..."