A classic Bugatti TYPE57SC was parked in front of the building of Krause Technology Company. The retro and elegant style design is quite eye-catching and attracted the attention of passers-by. Sitting on it was a white-haired man wearing a An old man wearing sunglasses.
As one of the most beautiful cars in the world, this Bugatti series antique car created a price myth not long ago. In May this year, it was auctioned in California for a sky-high price of 30 million US dollars, becoming the world’s most expensive car at auction, breaking It set a record for a 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa that was once publicly auctioned in Italy.
From the day it was born to the present, only four cars have rolled off the production line in the world, and only two to three cars are still in existence. It can be called the perfect collection that antique car collectors dream of.
And the mysterious collector who bought it for US$30 million was this old man who should have been quite handsome in his youth.
“Dr. Pym?”
The black security guard standing in the guard box was very surprised. Before the company changed its name, it was called Pym Industries.
And the old man in front of him was the original founder, bar none.
“Yes, I’m still alive.”
Hank Pym said humorously that since he was kicked out of the board of directors by his most trusted students, he rarely returned to the huge empire he built, especially after it was renamed Krause Technology. Even more unwilling to step through the door.
This old man with an extraordinary background sometimes laughs at himself when he looks back on the past, thinking that his life is made up of the unfortunate experiences of constant betrayal.
Hank Pym was once a veteran of S.H.I.E.L.D. – then called the “Strategic Hazard Intervention and Intelligence Logistics Division”, led by Iron Man’s father Howard Stark and Captain America’s girlfriend Peggy Carter intelligence agency.
He was a genius of the last century, no less popular than Howard Stark, who single-handedly established the military-industrial empire. When he was young, Hank discovered a kind of micro-atom that could change the distance between atoms. In layman’s terms, it means shrinking objects. volume of.
After mastering the cutting-edge technology named “Pym Particles”, Hank began to study ways to control ants, created a special suit for himself, and became Ant-Man, a mysterious agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Later, due to the sacrifice of his beloved Janet, his partner the Wasp, and SHIELD’s betrayal in trying to copy Pym particles, Hank fell out with Howard Stark and founded Pym Industries alone.
Originally thought that this would be a new starting point in his life, but unfortunately it backfired and he was betrayed again. His most trusted student, Darren Krauss, was very obsessed with Pym particles, but Hank was unwilling to disclose this technology and instead Its snow hides.
The teacher and student eventually parted ways due to different ideas. Darren stabbed Hank in the back and secretly absorbed Pym Industries’ shares. Together with the other members of the board of directors, he expelled his teacher in one fell swoop.
Hank was once again alone, with nothing but the annual dividends he received from Pym Industries.
“Certificate.”
The security guard saw Hank striding in and stretched out his hand to stop him.
The old man, who still had the same temperament as before, raised his chin and motioned to the security guard to turn around and take a look at the portrait hanging on the wall. It was a portrait of himself when he was young.
Once again stepping into the huge empire he had worked so hard to build, a large enterprise that was once comparable to Stark Industries, Hank had mixed feelings in his heart.
He saw Darren Krause, a good student who was socializing around. He came up to him and greeted him warmly and respectfully. He was not at all like the despicable villain who had taken away his teacher’s company.
“I’m surprised to be invited by you, Darren.”
Hank said nonchalantly.
“I want to give you a surprise and let you know that Pym Industries has not grown in your hands, but has achieved better development under my leadership after changing its name to Claus Technology Company.”
The tall bald man had a smile on his face. He and his teacher parted ways back then, but deep down in his heart he always wanted to prove to the other person that his idea was correct.
If Hank had told him the cutting-edge technology of Pym Particles without reservation, things would not have come to this point at all, and Pym Industries could rely on this powerful technology that can change the world to become one of the top companies in the world.
“You mean following SHIELD’s butt, picking up some scraps, and then you still feel complacent about it and can’t wait to show off in front of me?”
Hank’s tone was disdainful. The two things he hated most in his life were SHIELD and the Stark family.
Darren wanted to turn Pym Particles into tangible benefits, but he had no idea what kind of harm this cutting-edge technology would cause once it was leaked.
For the next time, Hank watched with cold eyes as this student, who was eager to prove that he was better, showed off those flashy gadgets like an actor on a stage.
“Ever since I managed the company for Dr. Pym, I have been working on developing a particle that can change the distance between atoms by increasing its density and strength.” Darren stood on the stage and talked, sarcastic from time to time. The stubborn teacher said, “Why this revolutionary idea was buried in Hank’s pile of research paper filled with dust and cobwebs, I have no idea.”
“But think about it seriously, a soldier, the size of an insect. The ultimate secret weapon, an… Ant-Man.”
Hank hugged the teacher’s shoulders affectionately and asked with a smile: “Hank, please tell our guests what kind of words you use to answer my following question every time.”
“Is there really Ant-Man?”
“It’s just a legend.”
Hank was very cooperative with this performance.
He knew that Darren wanted to humiliate him. This once most trusted student was now filled with resentment.
Inviting him here today was not to make up for the bad relationship between teachers and students, but out of the ridiculous mentality of showing off his proof.
Standing in the audience were people from Stark Industries, Umbrella, and the Ministry of Defense. They have massive resources and funds in their hands and can provide Darren with countless lucrative orders at any time.
“You actually want to cooperate with Stark?”
Hank lowered his voice, a hint of annoyance in his tone.
Everyone close to him knows that Dr. Pym and the Stark family are naturally at odds with each other, even if he once worked with Howard Stark for a period of time.
“Umbrella is the partner I want to win, but Mr. Stark is willing to provide Klaus Technology with the installation and use of the Ultron program for free.”
Darren patted the teacher’s shoulder proudly and whispered: “That is a genius invention. After it went online, it has been widely used around the world. How can an old antique like you understand this perfect masterpiece?”
The Ultron program promoted by Stark Industries was launched at an extremely fast speed and was hailed as the “Second World” by countries around the world. Especially after it was approved by the World Security Council, it developed rapidly, even like Large enterprises such as Krause Technology have begun to use it officially.
Anyway, Stark Industries has signed a strict agreement and the core data has been handed over to the Department of Defense for management. There is no need to worry about information leakage or data outflow.
“Ultron.”
Hank muttered something silently. He looked at Darren walking away, thoughtfully.
