Be the master in the comic world

"Amen"

As the pastor read the concluding words of the eulogy, everyone attending the funeral also recited the prayers of the Heavenly Father and at the same time stretched out their hands to make the sign of the cross on their chests.Only William did not follow suit, but no one blamed him. After all, who can take responsibility for a child who has just lost his father.

According to the funeral process, William, the eldest son, personally shoveled the first shovel of earth and covered his father's coffin with his own hands.

Followed by his brother Amberson, Lowell's friends and colleagues also stepped forward one after another to send Lowell off for the last time with his actions.

The pit will be filled up soon, and if nothing goes wrong, Lowell Osborne will rest here.

At this point, the funeral ceremony has been completed, and everyone finally let go of the heavy and sticky air and began to communicate in low voices.From time to time, someone would come up to William and Amberson and whisper comfort.

"Mr. Osborne, I am very sorry for your loss."

No, another gentleman came over and tried to comfort William.

William subconsciously replied: "Thank you very much. When my father was alive..."

William paused as he spoke. He felt that the voice of the person speaking was very familiar. William turned his head and looked at the person speaking. After seeing the person clearly, William's eyes became more lively and he forced a smile to face him. The person next to me said:

"Thanks for coming, Howard."

This man with a mustache is none other than Howard Stark, the current head of the Stark Group.

He and William were known as the "Twin Stars" in the scientific world when they were students. Both were true geniuses.As an adult, he is equally charming and suave.Therefore, the two have inevitably been compared with each other since childhood.It adds a lot of talk to the leisure life of New Yorkers. Ordinary people are always curious about the daily lives of the top rich, let alone two people who are so topical.

Of course, for the two of them, the same situation also made them unconvinced and compared with each other.During this time, the two of them developed a relationship of "frenemies and friends".

Howard shook his shoulders, said hello to Amberson next to him and nodded to the people around him who greeted him. At this time, Amberson happened to be called aside.

Howard then patted William on the shoulder, looked at William seriously and said:

"Seriously, William, I don't want to say those comforting words that everyone would say, that's not my character. But seriously, you have to cheer up. Not only are you Uncle Lowell's son now, you are A director of Osborne Industrial Group, and may even be the next leader of Osborne Group.”

"I know, Howard." William glanced at Amberson in the distance absently, and said in a low voice. "I just can't accept it for a moment. Father... everything is too sudden."

Howard was silent for a moment after hearing this, and sighed: "Yes, for a son, there is no kind of father's death that people can accept calmly."

William glanced at Howard and bickered out of habit: "When did you become a philosopher?"

Howard was just about to retort when he heard voices.

"Mr. Osborne, ah, Mr. Stark is here too."

William and Howard looked back together.

A middle-aged man in a straight suit walked over with long strides.

William knew him, because he had dealt with him several times on some matters related to the group.

William smiled with a standard etiquette, shook hands with the man, and said, "Senator Brandt, thank you for coming."

Brandt said with a regretful expression on his face: "Sorry, William, can I call you that?"

William nodded and said, "Of course."

Brandt continued with emotion: "Your father and I have known each other for most of our lives, and we are also very good friends outside of work. Your father is an amazing man. While he has developed the Osborne Group to this day, he has been alone. It was not easy raising you and your brother. Let me say, all of America owes a debt of gratitude to your father for his service to our country. He was a true patriot."

William said gratefully: "Thank you, Senator, if my father hears your evaluation of him, he will definitely be happy."

Brandt continued: "The President of the Senate has just left because of urgent business matters. He expressed his apology and asked me to express my condolences and condolences to you on his behalf."

William nodded and said: "No need to apologize for this, Senator. Please also express my gratitude to the President of the Senate on my behalf."

Brandt continued: "The President of the Senate also asked me to remind you..." After saying this, Brandt looked around to make sure there was no one around, then lowered his voice and continued: "Now that Mr. Rowell has left, , William, you have to make an early decision about the internal affairs of the Osborne Group. These are extraordinary times, and the internal situation of the Osborne Group is not just a matter of your Osborne family. If it is not handled well, it will be taken seriously. That is a major event that will affect the situation in the United States and even the world."

As Brandt spoke, his eyes intentionally or unintentionally glanced at the Osborne Group board of directors who were conversing in a circle.

"Look, even the Senate President said that."

Howard helped from the sidelines.

When William heard this, an idea that had always existed before came to mind again, and he shook his head secretly.Temporarily suppressing his emotions, he calmed down and said, "I understand, Senator. Please tell the Senate President that the election of the new chairman of Osborne Group will be held in the near future."

William paused and then said: "And as the eldest son of Lowell Osborne, I guarantee that the military industry orders accepted by Osborne Industrial Group in the Ministry of National Defense will not be delayed in any way because of this matter, and future cooperation will not be delayed. We will contact you and proceed as usual."

Brandt nodded with satisfaction and said: "It seems that the future burden will fall on you. You will have to work hard in the future, William."

William just smiled noncommittally when he heard this.

At this time, the people at the funeral gradually dispersed. Brandt looked at his watch, said goodbye to William and Stark, and drove away.

After a while, everyone had left, leaving only William, the Amberson brothers, and Howard.

The originally deserted cemetery is now even more lonely.

Amberson came over at this time and asked:

"Was that Representative Brandt just now? What did he say to you?"

William opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but in the end he shook his head and said helplessly: "It's nothing, it's just his job."

Amberson was a little confused and looked at William doubtfully.

The three of them were silent for a long time, and the thoughts that had been in William's mind began to appear again. He spoke first and said in a low voice:

"Amberson, I would like to hold a board meeting to elect a new chairman after the Future World Expo is held."

Amberson was stunned for a moment when he heard this, with a trace of disappointment flashing in his eyes. Then he smiled with relief, nodded, and said: "Okay, William. I will support you then. And I have contacted several people." There are two directors, old John, Noske, and Franklin, they all agree with you..."

William interrupted Amberson with a wave of his hand and said, "You misunderstood what I meant."

William's blue-grey eyes stared at Amberson and said word by word:

"I intend to elect you as the new Chairman of Osborne Industries."