320. Chapter 319: A Good Show
I have to say, the superpower of X-ray Vision is really useful. Even nearly a hundred meters away, he could see Homelander's fiercely beating heart.
Normally, this kind of observation means is used by Homelander to observe others. Who would have thought that one day, it would be used on himself?
"What do you mean?" Soldier Boy asked, frowning.
"You'll know in a moment."
Xia Shang ultimately became the type of person he disliked the most – a riddle-teller who kept things hidden.
Based on his understanding of Homelander, under normal circumstances, Homelander's heartbeat wouldn't be this fast. Homelander On Stage at this moment was either extremely nervous or extremely angry. But judging from Homelander's current performance, it was more a sense of excitement and anticipation.
"I don't know what trick you're playing, but I hope this is the last time." Soldier Boy, suppressing his anger, warned Xia Shang.
"It's an honor to see everyone at Starlight's Night tonight, and I'm also very happy that my project has received so much support."
Starlight stood before the microphone, receiving a large round of applause from the audience below the Stage. She smiled, extending her hands to gently quiet them.
"Starlight's Night is a charity gala and fundraising event organized by the non-profit Organization, Starlight's Home. Its founding purpose is to help some Homeless Person, the poor and destitute. Some of them are white, some are Black Person, but the objects of our aid and assistance are regardless of race or skin color."
On the large screen behind Starlight, segments of aid videos began to play. In the video, a car with the Vought logo and a Starlight poster parked by the roadside. Volunteers wearing Superhero Attire were distributing food, appearing well-organized. One Asian-looking Person, after receiving the food, gave a thumbs-up to the camera and shouted loudly: "Got food again, brothers!"
Although the people below the Stage didn't understand Chinese, the thumbs-up and the joy on the man's face were enough to explain everything.
"He's as happy as a child, he must have been hungry for a long time."
"What a sincere smile, it truly illuminated my inner heart."
"A very meaningful charity gala, huh? How come he seems to be in every video?"
Ashley Barrett, who was in charge of ensuring the gala ran smoothly Backstage, noticed the confusion flashing across people's faces through the Meeting Hall's surveillance display screen.
She picked up her communicator and said, "Cut to the next video."
As her instruction was given, the Protagonist on the screen quickly changed from the Vought rescue car to the Asian-looking man.
"This is footage we secretly recorded." Starlight turned to look at the large screen.
The man in the video was seen distributing the food he received to some Homeless Person who were paralyzed or lying on the ground, having lost the ability to move.
"Under our subtle influence, more people, like the man in the video, will spread love. This is the ultimate purpose of me establishing Starlight's Home. I believe that as long as we work together, this society will become even better."
Instantly, a thunderous round of applause erupted below the Stage, lasting for a long time... "You've put on a good gala." The New York bureau chief, standing beside Stan Edgar, said with a smile while applauding.
Stan Edgar's lips curved slightly upwards as he softly said, "Vought International has always placed great importance on charity. I am willing to allocate a larger sum of funds to invest in it, to help some Person who need Vought's help."
After the applause On Stage subsided slightly, Starlight continued, "Of course, Starlight's Home's gaze will not only remain in the United States. In other Nation outside of the United States, some Person still live without proper attire or food. They also need aid..."
"Shit! Why are you up there talking big! And Homelander can only listen to you! Homelander is the true hero of the United States! The gala's name should be called Homelander's Night!"
A fervent and loud voice suddenly echoed throughout the entire Meeting Hall! And it continued to reverberate within the Meeting Hall.
"Holy crap! Who the hell is talking!" Ashley Barrett was so angry her lungs felt like they would explode. She frantically ran her fingers through her hair, knowing that not only was Vought President Stan Edgar present at this gala, but many other important figures had also come. This was originally her best opportunity to shine, but who would have thought someone would dare to stand up and cause trouble at this moment.
She wished she could skin the Person who just spoke alive and swallow them whole.
"Security Guard, where are the Security Guard!"
Ashley Barrett roared, her expression twisted.
Soon, a group of Security Personnel rushed into the Meeting Hall, but since they couldn't find the target, they could only stand in place, somewhat at a loss.
"Did you just say that?" Soldier Boy looked at Xia Shang to his right. Although the voice came from the ceiling, he was certain it was definitely this guy beside him.
Xia Shang, meanwhile, smiled mysteriously.
"The good show is about to begin."
As expected, after seeing the entire Meeting Hall erupt in an uproar, Homelander's complexion instantly turned extremely ugly. He pushed Starlight aside, came to the microphone, and said with a cold gaze: "Shut up!"
It's over.
Ashley Barrett realized the situation was bad and quickly exclaimed, "Quickly cut to a commercial! Play the damn commercial! Damn it! Haven't you found that damn guy yet?"
Unlike the panicked Ashley Barrett at this moment, the Reporter below the Stage became excited one by one. They smelled the scent of big news. "Well done!" they thought excitedly, wanting to kiss the face of the Person who spoke. Compared to a mediocre, uninteresting charity gala, Homelander's "Shut up!" would definitely make the headline!
"All of you shut the hell up! In terms of excellence, I'm ten thousand times better than Starlight. In terms of strength, I can easily crush her. But why do I have to stand here, being a Clowns who can only be watched but not speak! Is this fair? Is this just? To hell with fairness and justice! They treated me like a pathetic worm who only hides in the corner and cries. They tried to sideline a true hero!"
Meanwhile, the audience standing in front of their television or watching the livestream on their mobile phone, after seeing the enraged Homelander On Stage, their gaze suddenly lit up.
Perhaps even Homelander didn't expect that his impulsive outburst would cause his popularity to rise instead of fall.
"Finally, he looks a bit like a man. But he should have used his heat vision to slice up the audience below the Stage, instead of venting his grievances like this." Soldier Boy said, smoking a cigarette and commenting somewhat critically. "But overall, he has the shadow of my past self, fearless of power and acting without restraint."
(End of Chapter)