A few days later, Huey saw a news interview with the engine on television.
"Fuck it, she was three meters away from the center of the damn road and she didn't even cross the road." Seeing the locomotive talking nonsense, Hughie was furious, and it was his father Simon who tried to persuade him.
"Yes, they all knew it, so they paid a large sum of money to Luo Bin's family."
"This is like a traffic accident. Unless there is evidence that the speedster committed murder intentionally, this is the best outcome."
Compared to the young and reckless Hughie, his father Simon has obviously been worn down by society.
But at this moment Hughie couldn't accept Simon's words at all. He looked at the locomotive on the TV screen, a flame of revenge brewing in his eyes.
Afterwards, Fast approached Hughie and wanted to sign a confidentiality agreement with him.
But Huey refused.
A week later, Water held its annual shareholders' meeting as scheduled.
At the entrance of Water Building, news media from all over the world and tens of thousands of superhero fans gathered. After Xia Shang finished explaining all the work, he followed Ashley to welcome the upcoming new member of the Seven, Starlight.
For this appearance, Starlight had a yellow and white battle robe with a cape custom-made.
The moment she stepped out of the car, the whole audience started cheering!
"Welcome to New York!"
Xingguang looked at everything around her, her eyes full of surprise and disbelief. She succeeded! She successfully became a superhero of the Seven. You know, she was an ordinary girl from the small town of Des Moines, Iowa in the central region. At this moment, she enjoyed the feeling of being the center of attention.
"I'm Ashley Barrett, Director of Talent and PR." Ashley stepped forward and shook Starlight's hand.
Listening to the cheers around her ears, the starlight gave her a dreamlike illusion. The scene before her had only appeared in her dreams.
"Are all these people here just for me?" Starlight whispered in Ashley's ear.
Without hesitation, Ashley smiled and asked back, "Who else could they be here for, dear?"
At this time, Xia Shang walked up to the two of them and said.
"I'm Xia Shang, deputy director of the security department. Next, I will take you and your mother to visit the Water Building and prepare for your upcoming appearance." Xia Shang was wearing a black suit. He was about 1.8 meters tall, with a muscular physique and handsome appearance, giving people the illusion of a thug in a suit.
"Okay, thank you for your help then." Xingguang smiled brightly.
Xia Shang led the two of them into the Water Building, first walked around the first floor, and then took her to the venue of the Water shareholders' meeting. Many people at the venue greeted Xia Shang. After Xia Shang smiled and responded one by one, he said to Xingguang's mother: "This is your seat number. Please sit down and wait for a while. Xingguang needs to go backstage to touch up her makeup."
After handing the card in his pocket to Xingguang's mother.
Xia Shang then walked towards the second floor with Xingguang.
"Don't be too nervous, just treat it as your own home." Xia Shang saw that Xingguang was a little uneasy, so he said with a smile.
"It's okay. I'm much better."
Starlight took a deep breath and said with a smile.
"What's your impression of superheroes?" Xia Shang suddenly asked.
Xingguang answered without hesitation: "Very good, they eliminate evil and promote good every day, are keen on charity, and are heroes in the hearts of the public."
Xia Shang stopped, turned around and smiled meaningfully.
"What if I say that they are completely opposite to what you imagine? Think about what would happen if an ordinary person had extraordinary abilities. Believe me, human nature is evil, and laws and ethics are the only means to limit evil. However, most superheroes are not restricted by laws and ethics."
"I don't understand what you mean." Xingguang didn't understand Xia Shang's words at all.
After all, the environment she grew up in has completely brainwashed her.
"It's okay if you don't understand. Just to remind you, in Vought Corporation, the only ones who can decide whether a superhero stays or leaves are the members of the shareholders' meeting. As long as you can demonstrate your business value, you don't have to worry about being kicked out of the Seven."
Xia Shang wanted to see whether Xingguang would compromise when facing the threat of the deep sea after what he said.
If Xingguang still compromises, it only means that she is a hopeless case.
Xingguang realized that the other party was telling him about some unspoken rules within the Water Group.
"Thanks for the reminder. I'll buy you a cup of coffee later."
"No problem, this is my business card." Xia Shang took out his business card and handed it to Xingguang.
When he reached the makeup room, Xia Shang stopped and said, "Come in. I look forward to your stunning appearance next time."
"Thank you." Xingguang nodded and walked into the makeup room.
Relying on his position as deputy director of the security department, Xia Shang sat in the second row of the venue. The first row was basically occupied by the shareholders behind the Water Group as well as the vice presidents and presidents.
Sitting next to him was his boss, Erich Schack, head of the security department.
When all the lights in the venue dimmed and the only beam of light shone on the stage, the shareholders' meeting began!
"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the shareholders' meeting of the Water Group."
The host on the stage was Madeline, the vice president of Water.
"There is no doubt that now is the best time to be in the superhero industry, and our net revenue has increased by 14%…"
At this time, Xia Shang in the audience was looking at the panel in front of him. The fusion progress under his extreme control jumped slightly from the original 99% to 100%.
"It's finally over." Xia Shang's mouth curled up, and the surface of his hands crossed in front of his abdomen was covered with fish-scale-like steel pieces. However, this abnormal phenomenon was fleeting and no one noticed it at all.
Soon, Madeline's speech came to an end, and it was time for the seven superheroes to appear.
"The locomotive, including Vought's crown jewels, The Deep, The Invisible Man, Black, and the most powerful superhero the world has ever seen, Homelander..."
As the names were read out one by one, pictures of each superhero appeared on the big screen.
"I have a great surprise for everyone." Madeline said with a rising tone, "Members of the Super Seven and the Lords of the Seven Seas are here in person. Please welcome Deep Sea!"
Under the illumination of the overhead beam, the deep sea appears glitteringly.
"Lord of the Seven Seas." Xia Shang showed a mocking smile. He now even doubted whether Deep Sea's combat power could match his after leaving the ocean. At least Deep Sea's superpowers had no appeal to Xia Shang.
After Deep Sea came out, he greeted the audience and then hugged Madeline.
He came to the microphone and thanked all the audience present: "Thank you, thank you for your support."