MUP: Chapter 95. The Golden Laughing Bun
Stark industries.
Standing in front of the food truck, Tony looked at the busy figure in the truck. He looked like he was in a trance.
2 days ago, he was struggling to survive in the desert of Afghanistan.
Now, he was back in the bustling metropolis of New York.
Feeling the noise around him, Tony subconsciously took a deep breath, pulled his thoughts back, and spoke to the figure in the food truck.
"One, no, three servings of Golden Ratio Dumplings, please."
Hearing the somewhat familiar voice from the window of the food truck, [Shell] couldn't help but pause his movements and subconsciously look up.
"How about that... You're surprised to see me."
Looking at [Shell], Tony spread out his healthy arm and spoke with a look of surprise.
"A bit of a surprise, indeed." Silently withdrawing his gaze, [Shell] pulled back his attention to the dough in his hands, "I didn't think you'd make it back alive."
"Trust me, I'm as surprised as you are."
The trip to Afghanistan was definitely memorable for Tony and deeply changed a part of him.
"But before you do that, could you get my dumplings ready? After all, there's a bigger thing waiting for me to do later."
Reaching out, he picked up the dumplings that [Shell] had placed on the counter of the food truck. Tony used his only healthy arm to take one out and put it in his mouth with some difficulty.
Tasting the rich taste coming from his mouth, Tony subconsciously nodded, "To tell you the truth, during the bad days in Afghanistan, your steamed dumplings were also one of the things that kept me going. You may not be a great person, but you do have a knack for cooking."
[Reputation points from Tony Stark +120]
Although the experience in Afghanistan had changed a part of Tony, there were some parts that couldn't be changed.
However, for the sake of points, Ryan generously chose to ignore it.
After swallowing all the dumplings, Tony patted his belly. After feeling full for the first time in 3 months, he turned around to leave.
"Wait a minute."
Just then, [Shell], in the food truck, suddenly called him.
"Hmm?"
Stopping, Tony looked back at [Shell] in surprise.
"Welcome back." With that, [Shell placed another serving of food on the counter of the food truck.
"This is?"
Looking at the strange-looking food in front of him, Tony subconsciously raised his eyebrows and habitually refused, "Actually, I'm full. You don't need to prepare anything special for me. Then again, what is this?"
"Golden Laughing Bun. It's just a very ordinary bun dish."
"This isn't ordinary." Tony blurted out as he looked at the bun in front of him. The opened slit on the bun made it look like it was smiling at him.
"Anyway, I've already made it. Take it or leave it, it's up to you."
Throw out such a sentence, [Shell] then pulled his attention back to the cooking on hand.
Tony raised an eyebrow. He glanced at the odd dish in front of him and eventually picked it up after hesitating for a moment.
"Sir."
Walking into Stark Industries after a long absence, Tony saw Happy standing at the doorway and spoke up to ask.
"How's it going, Happy? "
"Miss Pepper has prepared the press conference, as you asked." After replying, Happy noticed what Tony was holding and subconsciously asked, "What's that?"
"Oh, this?" Turning his head to point at the food truck, Tony replied, "The food truck guy gave it to me. Why? You want some?"
"If that's okay."
Looking at Tony's food, Happy couldn't help gulping.
"Sure, take all of it." Tony didn't think much of it, and simply handed over all the Golden Laughing Buns in the takeaway bag.
"Tony!"
At this moment, a familiar voice suddenly came from behind. When Tony turned his head, he saw Obadiah's big bald head, greeting him with a smile.
"I thought you were going to be at the hospital." While pulling him in for a hug, Obadiah asked with a surprised expression.
"We were going to go, but I refused."
At the end of the hug, Obadiah looked at the layout in the hall and asked.
"What's the matter? I heard Pepper say that you wanted to hold a press conference. I don't think you need to be in such a hurry, Tony."
"I'm in no hurry." In response, Tony had a determined look on his face, "To be honest, I've been thinking about this press conference for a long time."
"Well, since you insist."
Seeing Tony's firm attitude, Obadiah's heart was a little uneasy, but he still pretended to give in.
After a brief exchange, Obadiah turned around and greeted people from all walks of life who came to the press conference, while Tony was a little relieved. When he turned around, he saw Happy eating the steamed stuffed bun he had just given him.
Looking at him as he gulped down the food, Tony's expression, which had been unconcerned about the food, changed slightly. He couldn't help but ask, "How's the taste?"
"It's delicious."
"Can I try one?"
"Of course. But... there's only one left."
[Reputation points from Happy Hogan +50]
[Reputation points from Tony Stark +100]
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Stark Industries, first-floor lobby.
A large number of reporters were gathered here. As it was Tony Stark's first appearance since he came back alive from Afghanistan, the news media showed great interest. They were eager to know how Tony Stark survived in Afghanistan during these 3 months.
Pepper stood outside the media crowd, watching Tony, who was surrounded by people, walk up to the podium. She subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief.
Although the preparation was a bit rushed, she still did a good job in completing what Tony had asked her to do.
"Miss Potts."
At that time, a somewhat strange voice sounded beside Pepper.
Pepper turned her head and saw a man in a suit standing beside her.
"Can I speak to you for a moment?" Looking at the secretary in front of him, Agent Coulson continued.
"I'm... I'm not part of the press conference, but it's about to begin right now."
"I'm not a reporter." Shaking his head, Agent Coulson introduced himself, "I'm Agent Phil Coulson with the Strategic Homeland Intervention Enforcement and Logistics division."
"That's quite a mouth full."
"I know."
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