Osborn thought that this approach was feasible, and he had confidence in Connors' abilities. Therefore, he temporarily put this matter aside. But as Harry was getting older, his concerns became more urgent.
However, Connors was still mainly working at the Stark Group and Osborn knew that he was busy with dozens of projects. He might not have the time to manage him, and Osborn knew that Connors was Doctor Lizard. If they pushed him too hard and angered him, the Osborn Group's building might be in danger.
The high EQ Osborn planned to use a different method to remind Connors. He collected samples of rare animal genes from around the world and sent them to Connors' lab. In this way, he subtly reminded Connors not to put the project to cure his genetic disease on the back burner.
In the past, the first generation Spider-Man sacrificed himself, and was replaced by the second generation Spider-Man. Then, the second generation Spider-Man disappeared and was replaced by the third generation Spider-Man. Osborn was also watching this situation, and as he continued observing, he discovered a problem.
He realized that the behavioral patterns of the first and third generation Spider-Man were too similar. He was very good at analyzing the behavioral patterns of various opponents, so he had strong faith in his judgement. Of course, he never considered the possibility of resurrection, but he suspected that the first generation Spider-Man's sacrifice might have been a faked death.
As he continued his investigation, Osborn discovered that Spider-Man was actually Peter Parker, an exceptionally talented young man and also his son's classmate and good friend. Wasn't this a golden opportunity?
Anyway, Harry and Peter were good friends. If he simply asked Harry to talk to Peter, wouldn't it be easy to get Spider-Man to come in for a gene sampling, which could be sent to Connors for research?
Once he discovered that Spider-Man was Peter Parker, Osborn felt certain that he wouldn't react like most people, who tend to be terrified at the thought of gene sampling. This procedure won't cause any harm or even leave a wound on the person. Osborn thought of it as a simple matter.
Even if Peter didn't have the time to come, a sample of his blood would be sufficient, and not much was needed, about 10-20 milliliters. Even if there was no blood, some tissue samples or even hair would work.
At that time, Osborn was extremely busy. He squeezed in a few minutes from his hectic schedule to talk to his son about this matter with a very casual attitude. After all, Harry had a good relationship with Peter who was also very kind and would certainly be willing to help his friend solve his genetic disease problem.
In Osborn's view, this was not a big deal. However, from Harry's perspective, it was like a bolt from the blue.
Firstly, the fact that he had a hereditary disease that might drive him insane was a major shock to him. The second fact, that his friend Peter Parker was actually the famous Spider-Man in New York, was even more difficult for him to accept.
What was most unacceptable was that his own father wanted to use Spider-Man as an experiment.
All this while, Harry had been playing a role of higher status, displaying more kindness and sympathy in their friendship.
Harry knew that Peter's family situation was not very good. Even though he was involved in various lab projects and had earned some money, sometimes, because of being too busy, he could not balance his studies, so Harry would help him to sign in and ask for leave.
Harry was aware of the gap between Gwen and Peter's backgrounds, and feared that Peter would embarrass himself when he went on dates with Gwen. He specifically invited Mary Jane to join them, and four of them dined at an upscale restaurant in New York so that Peter could learn high society manners.
Peter usually acted like a bookworm and was rather introverted, so Harry took him to join clubs, introduced him to the professors and the principal, took him into the rugby club, and also introduced him to many future sports stars who had already been selected for professional teams.
During this time, Peter's possession of multiple patents for extra-atmospheric transportation had not yet been announced. Harry was helping Peter purely out of friendship, which had shaped his way of thinking.
After all, at that time, Harry thought that there was a significant class difference between him and Peter, and that Peter was the one who needed help. So he did everything he could to support him and make his life better.
But in the end, Peter Parker turned out to be Spider-Man. Old Osborn hadn't told his son that the first and third-generation Spider-Man were the same person, so Harry assumed that Peter was just the third-generation Spider-Man.
And how did the public perceive the third-generation Spider-Man? He was seen as a rich, Iron Man-like Playboy, a loafer, a ne'er-do-well.
Harry felt deceived. Being the son of Osborn Group himself, he knew that the suit worn by the third generation Spider-Man was probably more expensive than Iron Man's Iron Armor. Many of the technologies used in it were not even applied by Iron Man, which implies that Peter even surpassed Iron Man?
Harry didn't know that Peter had come up with many of his technologies in Stark's lab, and these technologies only suited the light armor Spider-Man suit, not the heavy armor of Iron Man. So, naturally, they didn't appear on Iron Man's suit.
However, in Harry's view, the research funds required to develop his research route without any influence from Stark Industries technology would be astronomical, something even the Osborn Group might struggle to afford.
So, either Peter's family background was even better than his, or they were on par. But why would Peter pretend to be poor to deceive his friends and win their sympathy?
Harry was very angry and hurt by the deception from his friend. But he also realized that his friendship with Peter was genuine. His father, Norman Osborn, had already set his sights on Spider-Man. If the two were to become enemies, what would he do?
Old Osborn was a very dominant character, and Harry had been raised in a patriarchal environment where he never dared to defy his father and was well aware of just how powerful his father was.
This power was not physical strength but rather mental capability. Old Osborn was very skilled at using people's strength against them. If the Osborn Group truly wanted to take on Spider-Man, it would be hard to ensure he wouldn't fall into their trap.
Harry was angry at Peter's deception and worried for Spider-Man. He knew he had to find a solution to the conflict soon.
In short, Osborn's long-standing educational policy made Harry unaccustomed to his father's explanations, and he underestimated the severity of the whole situation.
Osborn tended to criticize without explanation, leading Harry to assume that Spider-Man was about to duel with the Osborn family at any moment.
So, the other night when Old Osborn was competing with Obadiah again, Harry, using the Osborn family's genes, opened Osborn Biotechnology Industries' weapons storage.
It contained the Symbiote Battle Armor developed by Old Osborn from his study on symbiotes, a replica of the Stark Industries propulsion power system that was temporarily shelved due to insufficient energy, a flying skateboard, and some discarded pumpkin bombs due to research mistakes.
And thus, the Green Goblin was born.