Simultaneous travel: Not eating beef

The next day.

Bai Yu got up early and turned on his computer to find that Vought Corporation had announced the death of the Invisible Man.

They also said that due to the special circumstances, they would select a new hero from within the group of seven, and would not participate in the draft this time.

Bai Yu tapped his fingers on the keyboard and muttered, "A delaying tactic."

A short while later, Madeline called and asked him to attend a press conference at 5 p.m., where his joining the Seven would be officially announced.

After hanging up the phone, Bai Yu went to the bathroom to turn on the water, preparing to take a bath.

Four p.m.

In Edgar's office, department heads had come to submit their reports.

After listening to these people's reports, Edgar looked at a psychologist and said, "Tell me, during his childhood, did you provide him with psychological counseling in accordance with company rules?"

This is a process that every superhuman who grows up in the Red House goes through.

To create psychological problems for the superhumans so that the company can control them.

But he's not quite like the Homelander. After all, his powerful abilities have a unique psychological impact on him, so much so that even when he realizes his problem later, he still can't change it.

The psychologist sat up straight and replied, "I absolutely followed the company's instructions to provide guidance, and at that time his reaction was indeed the same as other children."

Edgar raised an eyebrow and said, "Oh, so it seems this doctor is not only good at treating external injuries, but he is also quite skilled in psychology, able to fool a professional psychologist like you."

As he spoke, he picked up a report concerning Bai Yu's strength.

After a moment of contemplation, he said, "Madeline, the press conference in an hour will proceed as scheduled. After he becomes a member of the Seven, provide him with a professional agent, and ensure that he receives all the benefits he is entitled to."

In addition, give him whatever he needs, give him women if he wants them, and make sure he is in our sight 24 hours a day.

The other seven-person draft will also end tomorrow, right? Arrange for the winner and him to meet the other seven-person teams the day after tomorrow.

Also, don't tell anything to your countrymen.

Madeline nodded and said, "I understand."

Edgar waved his hand and said, "Everyone, get out. Everything as usual."

After everyone left, Edgar stared out the window in a daze. After a long while, he uttered a few words: "Everything is under control."

……

Five p.m.

Wot set up the largest press conference venue ever.

The red carpet, reporters, and a sea of ​​people.

A unique speaking platform.

Right on time, Bai Yu slowly descended from the sky at five o'clock.

The crowd erupted in commotion, all guessing that Bai Yu was one of the new seven.

For the past week, Bai Yu has dominated the news dashboard every day, and today will be a peak.

A group of reporters bombarded Madeline with a barrage of questions.

Madeline, as a competent vice president, handled all sorts of issues with very little trouble.

It was about time, and Madeline turned around and gestured for Bai Yu to come forward.

She whispered, "Follow the script."

Bai Yu smiled and nodded.

The flashbulbs focused, facing the long lenses and microphones.

After Madeline left, Bai Yu picked up the manuscript, looked at it, and then tore it up in front of everyone.

Madeline: "Shit!"

The crowd erupted in commotion. Bai Yu raised a finger and said, "Just now, Madeline told me to speak according to the prepared script."

Bai Yu shook his head and said, "That's not good. I think life has no rehearsals; every day is a live broadcast. I can't have scripts forever. What if one day I suddenly run out of scripts?"

Should I stand here like a clown, looking around?

"That's what happens when a child can't answer a teacher's question. I'm not a child, nor am I a puppet."

The Vought Building, Homelander's room.

Homelander was holding a baby bottle and sucking on it while Madeline was giving her speech. After Bai Yu tore up the speech, he sucked on it faster.

After these remarks were made, Zu Guo finished sucking all the milk in one go, his eyes fixed on Bai Yu's confident face on the screen.

He smiled, his signature half-smile.

The scene on the screen continued, and after Bai Yu finished making his statement, a deafening roar erupted from the crowd.

Throwing away the manuscript, Bai Yu continued, "Just yesterday, the Vought Corporation suddenly announced the death of the Invisible Man. I was very saddened when I heard this news."

The news that the hero who had always been by our side, fighting against evil, had died was like a major earthquake to me.

As a colleague of his, I feel deeply saddened by this. I suggest we first observe three minutes of silence in memory of the "transparent man" to show our respect for his life's contributions.

As he spoke, he lowered his head.

Madeline rolled her eyes so hard they were practically flying off the stage, but the audience and reporters below the stage cooperated by observing a moment of silence.

Three minutes passed quickly. When the time was up, Bai Yu raised his head and continued speaking: "Everyone, the Invisible Man has passed away. He was killed by evil terrorists through treacherous schemes."

This morning, I was still grieving the passing of the Invisible Man, but after the Vice President called me, I realized there was no time for me to grieve.

As colleagues, as enforcers of justice!

I understand that I have taken on another responsibility, and although it came as abruptly, I believe the company will make the right choice.

Since the company chose me, I will definitely take on this responsibility.

Here...

Bai Yu pointed at the camera and said, "I warn those terrorists who killed the Invisible Man that if you dare to show yourselves, I will arrive as soon as possible!"

"It is my duty, as the newcomer, to avenge the Invisible Man!"

"Join the group of seven and become one of them!"

Bai Yu raised one hand and shouted:

"I am sworn in with sin!"

Watching the cheering crowd on television, the man's expression shifted.

He hummed and laughed for a moment, then pointed at the television.

Then, while twisting his neck, he imitated saying, "I am mortal enemies with evil."

"boom!"

Suddenly, his eyes turned red, and he shot out a laser that destroyed the television.

Standing by the window, Homelander looked down and muttered to himself, "I'm the leader of the Seven, and I only just got the news that the Invisible Man is dead."

A despicable imitator joined the group of seven without my permission.

Ha! Those damn idiots actually support him.

How could I be a clown? How could I be a puppet?

I am a citizen of my motherland, I am the strongest…

CEO's office.

The television was also playing Bai Yu's speech, while the computer screen next to Edgar displayed the stock price of Wot Corporation.

Now, the stock, which had initially declined due to news of the Invisible Man's death, is soaring.