Pika Pika No Mi In Marvel - Chapter 60
Chapter 60: Mutant School and Stark Industries Collaboration
A very polite and well-mannered middle-aged man with slightly gray hair was the first to step out of the luxury car. He smiled and nodded at the curious mutant children who were looking on, then walked to the other side of the car and opened the door.
“Mr. Stark, and Mr. Jarvis, we have arrived.”
“Thank you for your hard work, Jarvis.”
Sitting in the passenger seat was another middle-aged man with slightly gray hair. He was none other than Howard Stark, the current owner of Stark Industries, a super arms dealer, inventor, and a core founding member of the Strategic Scientific Reserve (SSR), the predecessor of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Howard smiled and looked at Professor X in the back seat.
“Professor Charles Xavier, I must say, your school is full of vitality. I would have been very fortunate if I could have attended this school when I was young.”
Xavier nodded and said, “I founded this school not only to teach mutant children how to use their abilities but also to promote peaceful coexistence between mutants and ordinary humans from a young age. So, in the future, the school will not only enroll children with mutant abilities but also those who are ordinary humans.”
“Very well said. It’s important to start from childhood and let ordinary children and mutant children go to school together, fostering understanding and harmony.”
Howard nodded in agreement with Xavier’s idea.
At this moment, Hank had already taken out a wheelchair from the trunk of the car and set it up, saying, “Professor, you can come down now.”
“Thank you, Hank.”
Yu Feng and Jean looked in the direction of the luxury car from a distance. When they saw the two middle-aged men getting out of the car, one exuded a sense of elegance and gentlemanliness, while the other emanated an aura of authority and seriousness.
“That should be Howard Stark, and is that his butler Jarvis?”
Yu Feng didn’t have much impression of Jarvis. From a distance, he couldn’t hear his voice or discern anything special about him.
But he remembered Howard’s classic image with a small mustache.
Although Howard’s mustache was slightly gray now, and he looked much thinner, seemingly lacking the youthful charm he once had, he now had an air of maturity and authority.
” Howard is definitely an old guy. In the original movie, his hair was already gray when Tony was in his teens. This makes me wonder if the current Howard hasn’t even given birth to the future Tony Stark yet.”
After a quick glance, Yu Feng saw Xavier leading Howard toward the office. He wore a pensive expression and followed Jean towards the base.
Howard Stark at the mutant school…
It was clear that Xavier and Howard had some form of cooperation.
Xavier had always been dedicated to promoting peaceful coexistence between mutants and humans, and as a core manager in the Strategic Scientific Reserve, Howard Stark naturally paid attention.
Now that mutants were gradually becoming known worldwide, they would naturally attract the attention of the SSR.
Cooperating with Xavier would be a win-win situation.
What Yu Feng was curious about was how they would cooperate.
Xavier wanted peace between humans and mutants, but… What did Howard want?
In Xavier’s office…
Howard took a sip of the tea in his hand. The fragrance of the tea swirled between his lips and teeth, making his eyes brighten. “I didn’t expect, Professor Xavier, that you would have tea from the mysterious eastern country, China. I thought you only drank coffee.”
“This tea was given to me by one of my students, Yu. If you like it, feel free to take some with you, Mr. Stark.”
“Oh? Is that so? In that case, I won’t be polite.”
Howard also smiled and placed the teacup on the table. Then he waved to Jarvis.
Jarvis handed over a contract.
“Professor Xavier, before we tour the school, I think we should clarify some things.”
Howard said half-jokingly, “Of course. If you, Professor Xavier, are willing to read my thoughts directly through telepathy, perhaps we can save some time on verbal explanations.”
“Rest assured, Howard. I prefer to do things in a more traditional manner.”
Xavier picked up the contract and looked at it. “Actually, Howard, if your current physical condition allows, I think we can have a drink and discuss matters. I have some fine wines here. We don’t have to keep the atmosphere so formal… Hm?!”
While speaking, Xavier’s smile froze on his face. He furrowed his brow slightly and glanced at Howard.
But Howard had a faint smile on his face, as calm and mysterious as ever.
Xavier couldn’t help but lower his head to carefully read the contract again.
Hank, who was next to them, saw Xavier’s expression and furrowed his brow as well. From his perspective, even though Howard Stark seemed to be here with good intentions to discuss matters, he knew that Stark was fundamentally a profit-driven arms dealer.
It might not be a good idea to negotiate cooperation with an arms dealer.
But Charles insisted on giving it a try. Hank had no choice. Seeing Charles furrowing his brow, he knew…
Just at that moment, Xavier put down the contract.
His brow gradually relaxed.
Everything seemed to be in order. Xavier looked at Howard uncertainly and asked, “Howard, are you sure… that you want to invest in our school’s construction without expecting any returns or gains?”
