Chapter 43 Starlight

A few days later, Huey saw the news interview of the locomotive on TV.

"Fuck, she was three meters away from the center of the damn road, and she didn't cross the road at all." Seeing the locomotive talking nonsense there, Huey was furious, but his father Simon persuaded him.

"Yes, they all knew it, so they paid a large sum of money to Robin's family."

"This is like a traffic accident. Unless there is evidence that the speedster deliberately killed someone, now is the best result."

Compared with the young Huey, his father Simon has obviously been worn down by society.

But at this moment, Huey couldn't accept Simon's words at all. He looked at the locomotive on the TV screen, and a flame of revenge was brewing in his eyes.

Later, Fast approached Huey and wanted to sign a confidentiality agreement with him.

But Huey refused.

A week later, Walter held the annual shareholders' meeting as scheduled.

At the entrance of the 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 specially customized a yellow and white battle robe with a cape.

The moment she got out of the car, the whole audience began to cheer!

"Welcome to New York!"

Starlight looked at everything around her, her eyes full of surprise and disbelief, she succeeded! Successfully became a superhero of the Seven. You know, she was an ordinary girl in 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 am Ashley Barrett, Director of Talent and Public Relations." Ashley stepped forward and shook Starlight's hand.

Listening to the cheers beside her ears, Starlight had a dreamlike illusion. This scene in front of her had always appeared only in her dreams.

"Are all these people here for me?" Xingguang whispered in Ashley's ear.

Ashley smiled without hesitation and asked back: "Dear, who else could they be here for?"

At this time, Xia Shang walked up to the two of them and said.

"I am Xia Shang, the deputy director of the security department. Next, I will take you and your mother to visit the Water Building, and also prepare for the next appearance." Xia Shang was wearing a black suit, about 1.8 meters tall, with a strong body and good looks, giving people a sense of déjà vu of a suit thug.

"Okay, then trouble you." Xingguang smiled brightly.

Xia Shang took 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. You 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 took Xingguang to the second floor.

"Don't be too nervous, just treat it as your own home." Xia Shang saw that Xingguang was a little embarrassed, so he smiled and said.

"It's okay, I'm much better."

Xingguang took a deep breath and said with a smile.

"What is 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 and turned around with a meaningful smile.

"What if I say that they are completely opposite to what you imagine? Think about it, what will happen when an ordinary person has extraordinary abilities? Believe me, human nature is evil, and legal ethics are the only means to limit evil, but most superheroes are not limited by legal 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 mention, in the Water Group, only the members of the shareholders' meeting can decide whether a superhero stays or leaves. As long as you can show your commercial value, you don't have to worry about being kicked out of the Seven."

Xia Shang wanted to see if Xingguang would still compromise when facing the threat of the deep sea after what he said.

If Xingguang still compromises, it can only mean that she is a hopeless case.

Xingguang realized that the other party was telling her about some unspoken rules within the Water Group.

"Thank you for reminding me. I'll buy you a cup of coffee later."

"No problem, here's my business card." Xia Shang took out his business card and handed it to Xingguang.

Walking to the dressing room, Xia Shang stopped and said, "Go in. I look forward to your stunning appearance next time."

"Thank you." Xingguang nodded and walked into the dressing room.

With the position of deputy director of the security department, Xia Shang sat in the second row of the venue. The first row was basically occupied by shareholders, vice presidents and presidents behind the Water Group.

Sitting next to him was his boss, Erich Schack, the head of the security department.

When the lights in the hall dimmed and the only light hit 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 join the superhero industry. Our net income has increased by 14%..."

At this time, Xia Shang, who was in the audience, was looking at the panel in front of him. The fusion progress on it was jumping slightly, from the original 99% to 100%.

"It's finally over." Xia Shang's mouth corners rose, and he saw the surface of his hands crossed in front of his abdomen, with fish-scale-like steel pieces, but this abnormal phenomenon was fleeting, and no one could notice it at all.

Soon, Madeline's speech came to an end, and then it was time for the seven superheroes to appear.

"The locomotive, including the treasure on the crown of Walter, Deep Sea, Invisible Man, Black, and the most powerful superhero in the world so far, Homelander..."

As the names were read out one by one, the big screen showed the corresponding pictures of each superhero.

"I have a great surprise for everyone." Madeline said with a rising tone, "The members of the Super Seven and the Lord of the Seven Oceans are here in person, please welcome Deep Sea!"

Under the light of the overhead beam, Deep Sea made a shining appearance.

"Lord of the Seven Seas." Xia Shang showed a mocking smile. He even doubted whether Shen Hai's combat power could match his after leaving the ocean. At least Shen Hai's superpowers were not attractive to Xia Shang.

After Shen Hai came on stage, he greeted the audience and hugged Madeline.

He came to the microphone and thanked all the audience present: "Thank you, thank you for your support."