I don't know if it was because of Qin Xiao's involvement, but compared to how things played out in the movie, Nick Fury was far more honest and open with Tony in real life.
When I went up to see him, I brought with me Howard Stark's personal effects that had been left behind at S.H.I.E.L.D.
He handed the book directly to Tony and even told him outright that Howard Stark had been one of the three founding members of the Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement, and Logistics Division.
After World War II, a general, a super agent named Peggy Carter, and a genius scientist—Howard Stark—founded an organization called the Strategic Scientific Reserve, or SSR.
That was the origin of S.H.I.E.L.D.
"Your father wasn't just an old man who made weapons," Nick Fury said."His understanding of the world and his influence went far beyond anything you imagine. He firmly believed that science would ultimately bring prosperity to everyone and prevent war. But he was limited by his era—many of his ideas couldn't be realized at the time. He believed that one day, you would change everything."
Even though Tony had previously discussed his attitude toward S.H.I.E.L.D. with Qin Xiao, Nick Fury's words still struck deeply.
After all, deep down, Tony had always believed that his father never liked him.
That he was useless.And completely unreliable.
Who would have thought his father had placed such enormous expectations on him?
"I know it's hard to believe your father would say something like that," Fury continued."This is what he left behind for you. Look at it carefully, and you'll understand. He believed the arc reactor was the best hope for eradicating war. With renewable energy, nations wouldn't need to fight over resources anymore. Isn't that right?"
Nick Fury was truly skilled at winning people over—but notably, he never once mentioned asking Tony Stark to join S.H.I.E.L.D. or the so-called Avengers Initiative.
Qin Xiao handled that part naturally.
He simply built a friendship and gave Tony what he wanted most:
His father's recognition.
A direct strike to the heart.
So whether it was what Nick Fury revealed, the origin of S.H.I.E.L.D., or Tony and Qin Xiao's personal plans—
Iron Man joining the Avengers was already a foregone conclusion.
As for the Hulk, Black Widow reported that he was still undergoing research and a series of special training programs.
The goal was to help him better control his emotions and heart rate, so he wouldn't transform into the Hulk during daily life.
But Qin Xiao knew that, in a sense, Hulk and Banner could be considered two separate beings.
The deeper the depression, the more likely the transformation would eventually become irreversible.
Just like the Banner in the Avengers, he could usually control his power perfectly. Even when he transformed during combat, Black Widow could directly restrain the Hulk's temper.
That was why the Hulk had maintained dominance on Sakaar for two full years.
You know it. I know it.But Qin Xiao had no intention of interfering right now.
The main reason was simple—he had no good solution himself.
After seeing the relics his father left behind, Tony buried himself in his laboratory.
Qin Xiao knew Tony had probably discovered long ago that there was a flaw in the arc reactor—leading to palladium poisoning.
Before officially starting site-selection work with Black Widow, Qin Xiao's house was finally completed.
The Audi R8 he drove was likely one of the cars from Tony's garage. Its appearance in the movie was probably due to sponsorship.
Audi appeared frequently in Marvel films.
But in the real world, there was a more practical reason for Tony's preference for Audi.
Tony Stark had helped improve Audi's engines.
As everyone knew, Tony Stark was a super scientist with immense influence. His endorsement carried enormous weight for the Audi brand.
Audi sent Tony the latest models every year.
Not only had a new car just been delivered, Qin Xiao shamelessly drove it away, claiming limited garage space.
When I arrived at the new apartment, I registered my fingerprint on the biometric lock.
"Welcome home, Mr. Qin! I am your housekeeper. You can call me Nicole!"
A slightly playful young girl's voice echoed through the room.
"Nicole?"
Qin Xiao tapped the name.
It sounded a bit like braised egg—but that wasn't important.
What mattered was the practicality of the AI.
Of course, it couldn't be compared to JARVIS. After all, Tony had integrated all his knowledge, theories, and known laws of the universe into JARVIS.
That allowed JARVIS to handle any auxiliary computation or scientific research Tony required.
In contrast, Nicole felt more alive.
In addition to controlling all the custom furniture and appliances in the house, she could manage them seamlessly.
She also had support functions—alarms, time reminders, weather forecasts, and even the ability to watch movies at home and discuss the plot with you.
Naturally, the movie had to be one already released to the public.
Nicole's positioning was different from JARVIS. She drew on existing reviews and external data, then combined them with her own viewing experience to communicate with the homeowner.
Qin Xiao didn't understand anything particularly profound—he only knew that she was perfect for home use.
This was what intelligent life should be like.
In Qin Xiao's previous life, many AI products had emerged, paired with specific furniture and appliances.
They could be controlled by voice commands, but those commands were rigid and inflexible.
Sometimes, doing things by hand was actually more convenient.
When he first visited the new apartment, Qin Xiao hadn't taken a proper tour. He also ignored the media photos of him and Tony making peace signs together—photos that had been edited and splashed across headlines—and simply placed the picture on his bedside table.
Qin Xiao instructed Nicole to open the hidden room behind the bedroom bed.
There was also a manual switch behind the photo. When Qin Xiao placed his palm against it, the system automatically scanned and opened.
It was a specially modified secure chamber.
The entire room had been cast by Tony using a special alloy.
Even if the entire building exploded, the chamber would become a standalone heavy-metal container, completely separated from the reinforced concrete.
It was capable of withstanding even an intercontinental ballistic missile strike.
Inside was a compact study.
In addition to a desk and computer, it contained a small folding bed and a toilet.
It was only meant as a temporary refuge—but Tony's preparations were undeniably meticulous.
The server housing Nicole's AI program—developed by Qin Xiao—was installed inside this compact shelter.
This was the ultimate goal Qin Xiao had set for Nicole:
To replicate that program.
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