The scene at Hammer's armor press conference was truly grand, the entire hall filled with luxurious decorations. A bright red carpet stretched from the entrance to the stage, huge LED screens hung all around, constantly playing Hammer Industries' promotional videos. The venue was packed with reporters, Military representatives, and many Hollywood celebrities, flashbulbs flashing non-stop, the scene as lively as the Academy Awards.
Standing center stage, Hammer wore a dazzling custom suit, looking particularly flashy. He raised the microphone in his hand, revealing a confident smile, and said to the audience below, "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to my—Justin Hammer's 'Eisenach Armor' press conference! Today, I will show you the future of combat power, a technological miracle that Stark Industries cannot match!" He deliberately emphasized the words "Stark Industries", his tone full of provocation.
Just as Hammer was about to continue his endless self-aggrandizement, a commotion suddenly erupted at the entrance of the venue. Everyone turned their heads, trying to see who was so ostentatiously interrupting the press conference. At the entrance, a colorful spotlight shone on a figure, and accompanied by deafening music, a person slowly appeared.
As the music stopped, Dominic was seen walking in leisurely, wearing a flashy sequined and diamond-studded jacket, a straw in his mouth. On both his shoulders, he wore an exaggerated fluffy shawl, its dazzling sheen almost blinding. In one hand, he held a mixed cocktail, and with the other, he casually flashed a "V" sign, as if greeting the World. His entire movement was as smooth as an international superstar about to accept a Grammy.
Behind him, Blonsky also made his entrance, not to be outdone. He wore an all-white suit with a large golden scarf draped behind him, like a supermodel on a fashion runway, a stiff, unnatural smile on his face. He tried hard to imitate Dominic's languid posture, learning to lift his head and chest, but no matter how you looked at it, he seemed awkwardly adorable.
The entrance of the two, one after the other, not only captured everyone's attention, but even left Hammer stunned center stage, his hand holding the microphone frozen in mid-air. The reporters' cameras instantly shifted from Hammer, focusing instead on Dominic and Blonsky. Flashbulbs popped, as if they were the stars of the night.
"Who's that? So flashy?" someone in the crowd whispered, but their eyes couldn't leave Dominic's exaggerated attire.
"Who is this? Is he a new Hollywood star?" another reporter couldn't help but discuss in a low voice, their gaze full of curiosity.
Just as everyone was full of curiosity and amazement, Dominic slightly tilted his head, deliberately finished drinking from the straw in his hand in one go, then casually tossed the cup aside, a wild smile playing on his lips: "Everyone, sorry, I'm late—your press conference is going alright, isn't it? But I came here to see how Mr. Hammer is going to show everyone his... 'technological miracle'."
Blonsky struggled to suppress his expression, his eyes holding a subtle confusion of "should I even be here?", but he still grinned, reluctantly cooperating with Dominic, imitating him and striking a cool pose: "Uh... yes, me too. Very much looking forward to it."
The flashy entrance of the two instantly caused a wave of laughter and whispers in the venue. Even the Military representatives in the audience couldn't help but slightly curl their lips, clearly amused by the sudden comedic scene.
Meanwhile, Hammer, standing on the stage, instantly became incredibly awkward, his previous confidence and superiority vanishing without a trace. Watching the spotlight and focus that should have been his being stolen by these two, his heart burned with jealousy, wishing he could jump down immediately and kick them out.
"These guys... do they even know this is my press conference?" Hammer cursed inwardly, forcing out a stiff smile, trying to continue his speech, but his voice was clearly trembling, "Uh... welcome everyone to the Hammer Industries press conference, thank you all... and these two 'special guests' for coming..."
But inwardly, he couldn't help but grumble, "Damn Dominic, this guy steals the show every time. I'll make him know that tonight's stage belongs to me! Once I complete my plan, I'll make all the flashbulbs focus on me again!"
Just as Hammer was trying to force a smile and prepare for his opening speech, Dominic suddenly appeared beside him like a gust of wind, startling Hammer so much he almost dropped the microphone. Dominic leaned close to Hammer's ear and whispered, "Hey, Hammer, seeing that expression on your face, I know you really have big ambitions. But honestly, seeing you so nervous you're almost peeing your pants is a rare visual treat. Hope I don't see you cry on stage later."
Hammer was taken aback, his mouth opening and closing, wanting to retort, but unable to say anything. Just then, Dominic suddenly turned around, a confident smile on his face, snatched the microphone, and stood commandingly center stage. He cleared his throat and said to the entire audience, "Hello everyone! Welcome to this special, absolutely extraordinary—press conference. That's right, I know you're all here to see how cool this thing is, but honestly, I'm here today just to tell you a truth—Hammer's armor was actually bought from Pinduoduo, uh, it probably only cost 9.9 yuan."
A burst of laughter immediately erupted from the audience, and a few reporters even couldn't help but whistle. Dominic shrugged nonchalantly and continued, "Yes, I know you're expecting Hammer to show off some new tricks, after all, we all love surprises, but honestly... you shouldn't hold your breath. I just secretly peeked at his engineering blueprints, and the design is even simpler than the robot I made out of plastic bottles when I was five."
He paused, deliberately building suspense, then grinned mischievously, "However, considering Mr. Hammer's painstaking efforts, I've decided to give him a hand. So, no matter what you see later, try not to laugh too loudly, after all, he stayed up for several nights assembling this armor, it wasn't easy!"
Hammer stood beside him, his expression so stiff it was almost cracking. He tried to snatch the microphone back, but Dominic gave him no chance, continuing, "So, please look forward to the climax tonight—oops, I'm not talking about the 'climax' in the adult World, I know you might have some little movies in your heads, but here is a serious occasion!" Another burst of laughter erupted from the audience, with a few people who understood the joke laughing uncontrollably.
Just as Hammer was about to go crazy, Blonsky suddenly walked over from the side. He lightly patted Hammer's shoulder, a hint of playfulness in his expression, and said in a mocking tone like Stewie, "Oh, buddy, don't be nervous. See, this is your big stage, Dominic is just warming up the crowd for you. You know, like a movie trailer, or... like giving you a vaccine beforehand, only this time the vaccine might have some 'side effects', like making people laugh until they can't breathe."
Dominic burst into laughter and quickly chimed in, "Right, right, Blonsky is absolutely right. If you laugh too hard, you might want to consider going to the medical station nearby to catch your breath. We don't want tonight to turn into an emergency press conference." He then struck an exaggerated pose, pointing a finger at the ceiling, "However, I do hope this venue can make Hammer's 'great undertaking' take off, soaring freely in the air like his armors. Oh, by the way, Hammer, can your armors also float back like kites if the line breaks? Hehehe..."
Hammer was completely speechless, the smile on his face was about to break, and he could only stand there awkwardly watching Dominic and Blonsky "perform a double act".
Blonsky pretended to nod seriously, continuing the conversation, "Yes, the armor I imagine should be able to automatically navigate home, and even find a supermarket to buy some gas and fill up its tank. You know, Hammer, if your armor really has this function, I guarantee Military orders will skyrocket immediately, and even oil tycoons all over the World will send you thank you letters!"
"That's brilliant, Blonsky!" Dominic laughed, reaching out to high-five Blonsky, then looked sincerely at the audience below, "Seriously, everyone, if Hammer's armor really has these 'smart features', I'll be the first to buy ten units to use as smart home assistants. You know, having an armor help with the dishes, or just chat with you, that would be the greatest pleasure in life!"
Laughter erupted from the audience one after another, while Hammer stood rooted to the spot, completely unable to interject, his face flushed red. He wanted to explode but was afraid of causing an even bigger spectacle, so he could only swallow his anger, repeatedly muttering to himself, "I just wanted to hold a press conference 'quietly', but these two guys turned it into a talk show... god, who can save me?"
Dominic then resumed his grinning expression, handed the microphone back to Hammer, and patted his shoulder, "Alright, I won't interrupt you promoting your great undertaking anymore. We're all looking forward to seeing the Eisenach Armor show off its style, especially that 'smart armor' that can automatically go home. Go for it, Hammer!"
Hammer nodded dully, forcing out a strained smile, "Tha-thank you... everyone, please wait and see, our Eisenach Armor will definitely exceed your expectations." But as soon as he finished speaking, Blonsky's voice came from behind him, full of mockery, "Yes, everyone should be more understanding, just like you are with your goofy friends."
At these words, the entire venue burst into laughter again. Hammer felt like he was about to evaporate, but could only continue standing on the stage, bracing himself for the audience's various meaningful gazes.
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