Inside an abandoned diner in Jersey City.
Frankie was getting impatient. He walked up to Billy, grabbed Billy by the collar, and roared, "Fuck you, how long are you going to delay? That guy is a hopeless coward. A pig has more attack power than him, and he still hasn't dug out the damn tracking chip."
"It has been more than 24 hours since the Invisible Man disappeared. Even if the people in the Vought Group are stupid, they should have noticed something was wrong."
"Don't worry, take a look at this." Billy, who had just returned from outside, took out a photo from his pocket and handed it to Frankie. "Thank God, we are lucky. At least we have achieved our first goal."
"Is this the locomotive and his girlfriend?" Frankie said as he looked at the photos in his hand.
"That's right. She is the only one who has had contact with the locomotive these days. She should have the clues we need." Billy was in a good mood after finding a breakthrough. He came to the kitchen area and saw Hughie sleeping.
"Wake up, the Homelanders are coming." Billy patted Huey's face.
"Homelanders! Where are the Homelanders?"
Huey, who was sleeping, was suddenly awakened, opened his eyes suddenly, and looked around subconsciously.
"Don't be nervous, I'm just kidding."
"Shit, this joke isn't funny at all."
Hughie scratched his hair, looking desperate, and said that it was really difficult for him to deal with the corpse. After all, he was just an ordinary employee of an audio grocery store a few days ago. Now he was asked to find the tracker in the corpse. He was really close to collapse.
Billy patted his shoulder, turned his head and said to Frankie, "Go prepare the explosives. I plan to give Homelander a thoughtful little gift before I leave. I hope he will like it."
...
Water Building, it has been more than twenty-four hours since the invisible man lost contact.
Homelander personally came to the Crime Analysis Department of the building and asked Annika about the location of the Invisible Man.
According to the rules, the seven superheroes have no right to interfere with the work of the Crime Analysis Department, but if Homelander likes to abide by the rules, then he cannot be Homelander.
"Excuse me, I need to inform Lady Madeline."
Homelander looked into Annika's eyes and smiled, "I am Homelander. I can do whatever I want."
Eventually, Homelander learns the location of the Invisible Man.
On the other side, Ashley walked into Xia Shang's office.
"You'd better be able to change people's public opinion about Xingguang online like you said on the phone. Otherwise, people who waste my time usually don't end up well." Ashley locked the door and sat on the chair opposite Xia Shang.
"This will satisfy you."
Xia Shang put his cell phone in front of Ashley.
Ashley, who was a little irritated at first, gradually focused her attention while watching the video on her phone. Then, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, and a look of joy appeared in her eyes. "How did you get this video?"
The video that Xia Shang showed her recorded the entire incident.
As long as it is posted online, public opinion can be changed instantly, and even Xingguang's popularity can be restored because of this incident.
"Because I asked Xingguang about the location of the incident, I thought that maybe someone had filmed the whole thing. Obviously, I got the video from a guy."
"Really? It's that simple?" Ashley narrowed her eyes and looked at Xia Shang with a scrutinizing gaze.
Xia Shang's expression did not change at all. He smiled and said, "Yes, everything is very simple."
"Then please give me the video."
Ashley reached out to take Xia Shang's phone, but Xia Shang dodged her.
"What's the meaning?"
"It's nothing. I just feel that it's a pity that this matter has become such a big deal and ended so hastily." Xia Shang said meaningfully.
"What do you want to do?" Ashley, who is from the public relations department, seemed to vaguely guess Xia Shang's thoughts.
"I think we can let things ferment for a while. Right now, Xingguang is not tragic enough to win the sympathy of most people. When public opinion ferments to the extreme, then we can start to take action.
First, we posted some videos of Xingguang visiting orphans or elderly widows online, so that netizens would mistakenly think that we wanted to cover up the beating incident. Then, we would shoot some videos of her breaking down due to public attacks, preferably with tears streaming down her face. The more miserable the better. Finally, we would release this video.
The last point is particularly important. We need a statement of gratitude from the girl involved, and a video of the thugs apologizing and repenting. "
After taking a sip of Coke, Xia Shang continued, "This will not only save Starlight's popularity, but also strengthen the reputation of the Vought Group, letting the public know that even when superheroes are off work, they will still fight crime and protect people's lives."
When Xia Shang finished speaking, the air fell into silence.
Until Ashley's applause started.
"Perfect, absolutely perfect. If you are willing to come to the Talent and Public Relations Department, I will warmly welcome you."
"I'm also looking forward to working with you one day."
After Ashley left, Xia Shang turned his attention back to the computer screen. For Ashley, the truth of the matter was not important. What was crucial was to fulfill what Xia Shang said, as long as everything went well.
The Water Group will gain a more popular and more well-liked superhero, and the reputation of the superheroes will also rise to a higher level, which will bring greater profits to Water, and Xia Shang's position may also be promoted. This is simply the most perfect ending except for Starlight.
No, it should be the most perfect ending that includes the starlight.
Anyway, Xingguang is eager to be welcomed by more fans. After this incident is over, her popularity will surely soar.
At least protecting women can bring her a large number of female fans. Maybe she can even get the title of a superhero protector of women.
At this time, Ashley walked to the door of Madeline, the vice president of Water, and raised her hand and knocked gently on the door.
"Wait a minute, don't be anxious."
Homelander walked up to his own portrait, which was facing the door of Madeleine's office.
Through perspective, Homelander sees Madeline using a breast pump.
Hearing the knock on the door, she calmly tidied her clothes and put the bottles on the table into the refrigerator.
Seeing this scene, the Chinese people licked their lips subconsciously.
"Come in."
Ashley nodded to Homelander a little awkwardly, then opened the door and walked in.
"I have a solution to Starlight's public relations problem, and it's very feasible."