Rest assured, it's legal.

"Okay, I've written it down. Thank you for your cooperation."

Coulson was no longer in the mood to engage with Tony's passionate speech. He planned to go back to the department's psychologist for some counseling and, incidentally, ask if mental pollution counted as a work-related injury.

"Okay, when you pass by in front of me later, remember to make a copy of your notes. I'll find a screenwriter to revise them and make a trilogy."

After telling the story, Tony suddenly realized that he had written such a good story that it would be a shame not to make a movie. The only problem was that it lacked a beautiful woman. He needed to ask the screenwriter to think of a way to add some scenes that everyone would like, such as two people in one bed with only simple props.

Furthermore, it is essential to strictly control the selection of actresses, and if necessary, the investor must personally conduct one-on-one interviews.

Upon hearing that Tony was indeed reciting a script, Coulson nearly stumbled as he turned to leave, but still professionally replied, "No problem, Mr. Stark."

Just as Coulson reached the door, and Tony was about to tease Pepper, who had been listening nearby and was barely holding back her laughter, the office door was suddenly pushed open with a bang.

Obadiah stormed in, and was startled to see a bald man inside.

However, he quickly realized that Coulson was there on business. Just as he was about to curse, he suddenly saw Tony, so he shoved Coulson aside and shouted at Tony.

"Tony, it's good that you're here. Why was my investment plan rejected?"

Tony, who had never been involved in company affairs, looked at Pepper with a puzzled expression.

Pepper explained, "Mr. Obadiah, the pharmaceutical company you recommended for investment, although it has been established for a long time, has always had mediocre financial statements and no investment value."

Obadiah explained, "But it has good projects. I've looked at the project information, and they're excellent. I've already invested quite a bit of money in them."

"I've reviewed that so-called cancer treatment project. The experimental data they provided is minimal. I consulted experts, and they said it's all old research topics with little investment value. Perhaps your investment advisors, Mr. Obama, didn't conduct thorough research. Moreover, the board of directors cannot cover the investment decisions of individual shareholders."

Pepper's words were already quite blunt; she was practically saying that Pepper's judgment was terrible and that he had been misled by an investment advisor.

Obadiah was still not giving up, and argued, "The project is fine, it's just that for confidentiality reasons, a lot of information cannot be leaked. I've already been to the company and there are no problems. Besides, I've already invested a lot of money personally. Trust me, Tony."

Later, Obadiah realized he couldn't win against Pepper's exceptional professional skills, so he started playing the emotional card, trying to get Tony to make the decision.

Tony casually took the project materials that Pepper had taken out when Obadiah started speaking.

After a quick search, I discovered that this so-called pharmaceutical company was the same company Jarvis had previously discovered whose information was being hidden by an unknown force.

So you want to use my money for your research? You're dreaming.

However, considering Jarvis's recent information about Obadiah's asset sales, it seems that this project is very expensive. It's likely that Obadiah didn't initially intend for Stark Industries to invest in the project, but now it seems he can't sustain it.

Seeing Obadiah's longing eyes, Tony, as his nephew, had to be the final straw that broke the camel's back.

"Pepper, why are you being so strict? You have to trust Uncle Obadiah's judgment. Stark Industries is what it is today because of Obadiah's overall management. This project is sure to be a huge success."

Hearing Tony's words, Obadiah felt embarrassed, even a little guilty and wanted to kill Tony, but at that moment Tony changed the subject and continued:

"But a company is a company, not an individual. I have to be responsible to the board of directors. I don't think this project will be easy to get approved by the board."

Hearing Tony's words, Obadiah panicked. That's not what he said earlier. Besides, you have absolute control. You can do whatever you want. You still managed to stop the development of the new weapon with just one sentence. If I hadn't tried my best to explain and held various press conferences, would the stock price have stabilized so quickly?

"You can't say that. Most of the board members don't have that long-term vision. We still need Tony to lead the way."

"That won't do. My personal image is too deeply intertwined with Stark Industries, and the influence is too great. I need to reduce that influence. I plan to step down as CEO soon and focus on being chairman. I can't keep making decisions at the board meeting."

Bullshit! This company is called Stark, how can you weaken its influence? Obadiah never expected that his decision to weaken Tony's influence would become a boomerang, stabbing him in the back today.

Obadiah had never felt so frustrated, all because the lab expenses were far too high, completely beyond his expectations.

However, the results are encouraging. But to achieve practical application results, a large number of clinical trials are still needed, which means the money is being burned even faster, and the speed at which I sell my house can't keep up.

At this point, Obadiah could only continue to beg Tony.

"You can't say that. After all, the company belongs to Stark. You still need to have the ability to make the final decision. And now, instead of developing new weapons, we need to diversify. Pharmaceuticals is a good direction."

"Yes, Uncle Obadiah is right. Pepper, why don't you organize a meeting to discuss the company's future development direction and the prospects of the pharmaceutical field?"

I don't care about the prospects of the pharmaceutical industry, just invest your money in me, don't actually make me sell my house.

They even held a meeting to discuss it, but by the time you come up with your solution, the project will have to be suspended, and all these viruses that were cultivated with money will have to be isolated and cultured again.

When will I be able to establish Obadiah Corporation?

"Meetings are too slow, and this kind of money-making opportunity will never come again if we miss it," Obadiah said in his death throes.

Seeing that Obadiah really wanted money, Tony suddenly had an idea.

"The company isn't just mine; I have to be responsible to the shareholders. But I trust your uncle, so how about I invest my own money?"

"Private investment." Obadiah hesitated a bit, after all, this project was the key to his surpassing Stark, and now Tony was getting involved as well.

Moreover, if Tony were to request entry into the company to investigate and discover something, and since Tony was the one who experienced it firsthand, it's hard to say who would develop a product first once he realized the potential of this virus and began researching it himself.

It wasn't that Obadiah didn't trust the skills of the technicians sent by the organization that hadn't yet revealed its name; it was just that Tony was too monstrous. Who knew if Tony could produce a finished product after just a glance?

Obadiah hesitated for a long time, but in the end he still didn't dare to let Tony invest. He finally said, "They prefer venture capital and don't want to add any more individual shareholders, for fear of affecting the research direction."

Obama's statement is just empty talk and nonsense. Venture capitalists, after receiving a lot of money, will also make demands on projects.

"Well, that's a real shame. By the way, Uncle, you're a shareholder, right? I'll lend you the money; how much are you short?"

"Really? That's great." Obadiah had been planning to give up, sell the house, and take out a high-interest loan, but unexpectedly, a new opportunity arose.

"Of course, no problem. Pepper, you talk to Mr. Obadiah." As he spoke, Tony winked at Pepper, who immediately understood what he meant.

"Okay, I'll handle it."

"I'll be going now." Tony said and quickly left the office.

I hadn't gone far when I heard Obadiah's angry roar coming from the office.

"What do you mean I need to use Stark Industries stock as collateral?! And at 60% of the current share price?!"

Pepper explained, "It's just a mortgage agreement. Tony's money is all in the investment company. A sudden large transfer of funds needs a proper reason and collateral."

"Then why does the contract mention interest, and why is it considered usury?"

"Rest assured, Mr. Obadiah, this contract has been reviewed by the company's legal department and is absolutely legal."