The next day, almost every newspaper's headline featured two men flashing peace signs.
One was a young, handsome Eastern man, and the other was the playboy Tony Stark.
The headlines were generally of two types: "Tony Stark Transforms into Iron Man, Joins Forces with Eastern Youthful Warrior to Defeat the Evil Iron Monger," and something like: "Tony Stark and the Eastern Youth: Two Newly Born Superheroes Come Out."
The two peace signs were also described as a public display of affection, a couple's gesture shown off to the media.
Compared to the first type, the second was clearly more popular with the gossiping masses.
And compared to Western aesthetics, Qin Xiao did indeed look a bit delicate.
Although it couldn't be called effeminate, he had good skin and a fair, delicate complexion. If thrown into prison, he would definitely be the target of a group of perverted bigshots.
Even Pepper Potts, upon seeing the two of them standing side-by-side in a newspaper photo, making the peace sign, joked that Tony and Qin Xiao looked quite compatible.
"These damn media outlets! I should go burn their TV stations down! Saying I'm gay is one thing, but they're making me out to be a bottom? I'm a straight-as-an-arrow man! My dick is harder than my knife, alright?"
Qin Xiao angrily pointed at a talk show host on the television, who was excitedly recounting the intimate, ambiguous story of Tony Stark and Qin Xiao.
"Where's your legal team? Let me borrow them. I'm going to sue them for defamation. This is blatant slander."
Qin Xiao slammed his hand on the sofa armrest, making a loud bang.
Tony rolled his eyes at him, continuing to type furiously on the computer.
Obadiah was dead, and there were many matters within the company that needed to be handled.
Although a professional team had already been hired, with the weapons division gone, Tony had to come up with some decent products.
He'd recently been designing a renewable energy source based on the Arc Reactor, and he'd also, unusually, moved his workspace from the mansion garage to the company office.
He needed to personally appease some of the older shareholders, after all; the name Tony Stark was a golden brand.
Tony didn't care much what people outside said, especially about the rumors about him and Qin Xiao, although he wasn't happy with how some media outlets distorted his sexual orientation.
But compared to Qin Xiao's indignant fury, Tony thought it was worth the price of admission.
Seeing that Tony wasn't paying him any mind, Qin Xiao turned to Phil Coulson, who had just entered the office.
"Didn't you say you'd help me clean up my mess? Haven't you seen? These news reports are seriously insulting to my ass."
"This is a country with freedom of speech. You know, we've already done our best to exonerate you regarding Obadiah's death. You know, your actions in the video can't be considered self-defense."
Coulson was referring to the video of Qin Xiao that had been secretly filmed. Iron Monger was clearly no longer able to resist, but Qin Xiao still stabbed him directly without hesitation.
Strictly speaking, that was excessive self-defense.
"So, what are you here for? You're not here to tell me to go to work, are you?"
Qin Xiao knew that Coulson wouldn't come unless there was a reason. He had originally planned to return in the next few days, but his house still needed a few more days.
He still wanted to wait until the house was finished and he had copied the custom smart program Tony had made for his house before leaving.
"The boss wants to see both of you. I'm here to schedule a time!"
Nick Fury wanted to see the two of them, mainly because of the Avengers Initiative.
S.H.I.E.L.D.'s analysis of Qin Xiao's displayed abilities far exceeded those of so-called super soldiers.
And there was no need to say anything about Tony Stark's armor; it was simply a weapon of a new era.
Especially with everyone knowing about Tony Stark's genius brain.
Strictly speaking, this is only the first generation product; who knows how powerful it will become in the future.
You see, Jarvis, this basic artificial intelligence, isn't exactly a secret.
A miniature Arc Reactor, Iron armor, and if equipped with the command of an artificial intelligence.
Coupled with Tony Stark's terrifying financial resources, he alone is a terrifying Iron group.
Having agreed to meet in two days, Phil Coulson left in a hurry.
And Qin Xiao, after indirectly learning that his house would be finished in about a week.
He nodded in satisfaction and was just about to turn and leave when Tony, seemingly, thought of something.
Suddenly, he raised his head and said,
"Oh, by the way, there's a party tomorrow night. You know, since I became Iron Man, some friends want to celebrate. You know how it is with those boring rich people, right? More importantly, there are quite a few model beauties. What do you say, want to come?"
With a large number of beauties, only a fool wouldn't go. Black Widow had been missing for a long time, so it was impossible to even try to flirt with her.
When Qin Xiao first came to this world, he had a plan to pick up some well-endowed foreign beauties, but unfortunately, he was always caught up in the Iron Man storyline.
There weren't many opportunities. Now, finally, there was a party. He'd be a fool not to go!
The party was to be held on the rooftop terrace of a certain hotel.
There are many such rooftop party venues in Los Angeles.
Almost every decent hotel has turned its rooftop into a party venue.
After all, this is Los Angeles. To say nothing of the rest, how many wealthy stars and even film tycoons are there in Hollywood? Parties are an indispensable part of daily life.
Tony had no idea how many parties like this he'd attended or hosted in his life.
But for Qin Xiao, it was like a visit to the Grand View Garden, a first-time experience.
The music was pumping, a DJ was frantically spinning records, and there were professional bartenders and an infinity pool.
Most importantly, the entire rooftop was filled with girls of various skin tones, all with ample busts and long legs.
Qin Xiao even spotted a few second-tier, sexy actresses who often appeared on the big screen.
"This is what a party is, this is what life is about. Tony, you should have brought me here a long time ago! You really should have!"
Their arrival definitely made them the center of attention.
As for who the hottest news figures were right now, it wasn't some politician or a big star, but Tony Stark and this mysterious Chinese man, Qin Xiao, in the eyes of the outside world.
Listening to Qin Xiao's excited voice beside him, Tony smiled slightly.
He directly pushed Qin Xiao into the crowd.
"Ladies, whoever conquers this little wild bull tonight, I'll personally give her a brand new sports car!"
Tony's words immediately ignited the crowd.
Many of the girls present were new actresses in Hollywood. Forget about Tony Stark's reward.
Just the chance to be rumored with this Eastern youth could generate a lot of news and buzz.
Not to mention he was, along with Tony Stark, one of the newest two superheroes after Captain America.
As for the rumors between him and Tony Stark, no one cared if they were true or not.
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