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Chapter 383
Chapter 383: Pleasant Cooperation! Eliminating Side Effects!
Mentioning this, Hank couldn't help but feel a little wistful. The two people who were closest ended up becoming enemies due to their differing views.
"Later, the fleets of the United States and the Soviet Union turned their muzzles and fired countless missiles at us, but they were all stopped by Erik raising his hand. Using his ability, he threw the missiles back. To stop him, a female agent shot at him with a gun. Unexpectedly, a ricocheting bullet accidentally struck Professor Charles's spine, leaving his lower body completely paralyzed."
After speaking for nearly ten minutes, Hank, feeling thirsty, picked up the coffee on the table and drank half a cup in one gulp.
"After the Professor was injured, Erik left, and we returned to New York, USA, where we established a private School specifically for mutants. Unfortunately, the good times didn't last long. Before even a semester passed, the Vietnam War broke out, and a large number of faculty and students were transferred to the Battlefield; some died, others went missing." Hank sighed and reached out to adjust his slipping black-rimmed glasses.
"From then on, the Professor was completely disheartened. During this period, I used his blood to develop a drug that could treat his spine, but that drug would affect his DNA. In other words, he could only choose between walking and his ability. Over the years, he has always chosen the former. But I can understand. After all, since his spine was injured, he's barely had a good night's sleep."
At this moment, Hank turned his head to look at Homelander: "Actually, my main purpose for coming here this time is to talk to you. Your appearance was a big surprise. Before this, I never thought that in this kind of environment, a mutant would step forward to help humans.
Nowadays, public opinion is completely out of control. Under the malicious guidance of certain guys, mutants have become targets for everyone to attack. The Professor and I have always wanted to solve this problem, but we have never been able to find a way to solve it. It wasn't until your appearance that I realized perhaps we need to introduce a mutant hero, gradually changing human views on mutants. Only then can we improve the living environment of mutants in Human Society."
"I didn't help humans just to become a hero." When Xia Shang was controlling Homelander to say this, his demeanor and tone almost perfectly imitated Superman.
"Understood, I completely understand."
Hank nodded hurriedly, indicating understanding.
"You don't need to make any changes. Leave everything to us. We will tailor a plan for you so that your name can spread out at the fastest speed."
"So? What do you plan to do?" Xia Shang took over the conversation.
"..."
Hank was speechless. What he first thought of was winning over Homelander. As for what came after, he hadn't considered that much yet.
"Mr. Jervis, I need the newspaper in your hand. At the same time, I hope you can join us. If I'm not mistaken, you should also be one of the mutants.
Since that's the case, you should be very clear about the current situation of mutants. Of course, from the fact that you publish Mutant Weekly, it can also be seen that your ideas are the same as ours; both are for the future of mutants. In that case, then we can completely unite and use the transmission power of the newspaper to spread Homelander's hero image throughout the entire United States and even the world."
Hank's brain was working rapidly, and he quickly thought of a set of arguments that could be called perfect.
Unfortunately, Xia Shang didn't fall for this. If you want to morally blackmail him, you'd have to see if he even has such a thing as morality.
It was obvious, Xia Shang didn't.
He smiled lightly and said: "Firstly, it's impossible for me to join you. Secondly, what can you offer to cooperate with me? To put it bluntly, you have nothing right now."
Hank was instantly speechless, because he knew Xia Shang was right. "Unless you're willing to do me a small favor."
"What favor?" Hank, like a drowning person grasping at a straw, quickly asked.
Xia Shang interlaced his fingers, placing them on the desk. The smile on his face grew richer.
The fish took the bait.
"Actually, besides being the owner of this Newspaper Agency, I am also the person in charge of a pharmaceutical company. I happen to have a drug development project that has hit a bottleneck. If you are willing to help, then I can consider cooperating with you." What Xia Shang valued was not this guy Hank's ability, but his brain.
This guy is definitely the top scientist in terms of mind in the mutant world.
According to Xia Shang's understanding of the original plot, Hank not only developed a drug that treats spinal paralysis, but also invented a serum that enhances mutant abilities. From this, it is not difficult to see that Hank's achievements in this area are very profound.
If he could join the research and development work of Temporary Compound V, perhaps he could eliminate the side effect of Temporary Compound V.
This way, Temporary Compound V without side effects could be used by him to mass-produce 'mutants'.
Anyway, ordinary humans can't distinguish between mutants and Supes. After most people become 'mutants', he doesn't believe anyone would dare to go against the world's will, facing the surging public opinion, to develop Sentinel robots.
As for whether the formula would be leaked by Hank, Xia Shang wasn't worried about this. Although Professor X can restrain his superpower, he is not an unsolvable being. As long as he alters the use of the formula in Hank's memory, replacing it with a drug used to treat colds.
Unless Professor X repeatedly checks Hank's memory, it would be impossible to find any clues.
It's like folding a corner of a book in the study and then putting it back on the bookshelf. Even if someone finds it, they would likely overlook this detail.
"It's not related to drugs, is it?" Hank frowned, a little hesitant.
"Don't worry, it's just a simple drug used to treat colds. To be honest, this stuff makes a lot more money than drugs. How about it? Have you thought about it?"
To be safe, Xia Shang would repeatedly modify Hank's memory until it was foolproof. After all, the current Charles is far from as strong as he was during his bald period. Even if he finds clues, it would be very difficult to obtain the complete Temporary Compound V formula from Hank's memory.
"As long as it's not related to drugs, I will definitely do my best to help you develop the drug."
"Pleasant cooperation."
Xia Shang stood up, walked from behind the desk to in front of Hank, and extended his right hand with a smile.
"Pleasant cooperation." Hank firmly grasped Xia Shang's hand and nodded.
(end of chapter)
Mentioning this, Hank couldn't help but feel a little wistful. The two people who were closest ended up becoming enemies due to their differing views.
"Later, the fleets of the United States and the Soviet Union turned their muzzles and fired countless missiles at us, but they were all stopped by Erik raising his hand. Using his ability, he threw the missiles back. To stop him, a female agent shot at him with a gun. Unexpectedly, a ricocheting bullet accidentally struck Professor Charles's spine, leaving his lower body completely paralyzed."
After speaking for nearly ten minutes, Hank, feeling thirsty, picked up the coffee on the table and drank half a cup in one gulp.
"After the Professor was injured, Erik left, and we returned to New York, USA, where we established a private School specifically for mutants. Unfortunately, the good times didn't last long. Before even a semester passed, the Vietnam War broke out, and a large number of faculty and students were transferred to the Battlefield; some died, others went missing." Hank sighed and reached out to adjust his slipping black-rimmed glasses.
"From then on, the Professor was completely disheartened. During this period, I used his blood to develop a drug that could treat his spine, but that drug would affect his DNA. In other words, he could only choose between walking and his ability. Over the years, he has always chosen the former. But I can understand. After all, since his spine was injured, he's barely had a good night's sleep."
At this moment, Hank turned his head to look at Homelander: "Actually, my main purpose for coming here this time is to talk to you. Your appearance was a big surprise. Before this, I never thought that in this kind of environment, a mutant would step forward to help humans.
Nowadays, public opinion is completely out of control. Under the malicious guidance of certain guys, mutants have become targets for everyone to attack. The Professor and I have always wanted to solve this problem, but we have never been able to find a way to solve it. It wasn't until your appearance that I realized perhaps we need to introduce a mutant hero, gradually changing human views on mutants. Only then can we improve the living environment of mutants in Human Society."
"I didn't help humans just to become a hero." When Xia Shang was controlling Homelander to say this, his demeanor and tone almost perfectly imitated Superman.
"Understood, I completely understand."
Hank nodded hurriedly, indicating understanding.
"You don't need to make any changes. Leave everything to us. We will tailor a plan for you so that your name can spread out at the fastest speed."
"So? What do you plan to do?" Xia Shang took over the conversation.
"..."
Hank was speechless. What he first thought of was winning over Homelander. As for what came after, he hadn't considered that much yet.
"Mr. Jervis, I need the newspaper in your hand. At the same time, I hope you can join us. If I'm not mistaken, you should also be one of the mutants.
Since that's the case, you should be very clear about the current situation of mutants. Of course, from the fact that you publish Mutant Weekly, it can also be seen that your ideas are the same as ours; both are for the future of mutants. In that case, then we can completely unite and use the transmission power of the newspaper to spread Homelander's hero image throughout the entire United States and even the world."
Hank's brain was working rapidly, and he quickly thought of a set of arguments that could be called perfect.
Unfortunately, Xia Shang didn't fall for this. If you want to morally blackmail him, you'd have to see if he even has such a thing as morality.
It was obvious, Xia Shang didn't.
He smiled lightly and said: "Firstly, it's impossible for me to join you. Secondly, what can you offer to cooperate with me? To put it bluntly, you have nothing right now."
Hank was instantly speechless, because he knew Xia Shang was right. "Unless you're willing to do me a small favor."
"What favor?" Hank, like a drowning person grasping at a straw, quickly asked.
Xia Shang interlaced his fingers, placing them on the desk. The smile on his face grew richer.
The fish took the bait.
"Actually, besides being the owner of this Newspaper Agency, I am also the person in charge of a pharmaceutical company. I happen to have a drug development project that has hit a bottleneck. If you are willing to help, then I can consider cooperating with you." What Xia Shang valued was not this guy Hank's ability, but his brain.
This guy is definitely the top scientist in terms of mind in the mutant world.
According to Xia Shang's understanding of the original plot, Hank not only developed a drug that treats spinal paralysis, but also invented a serum that enhances mutant abilities. From this, it is not difficult to see that Hank's achievements in this area are very profound.
If he could join the research and development work of Temporary Compound V, perhaps he could eliminate the side effect of Temporary Compound V.
This way, Temporary Compound V without side effects could be used by him to mass-produce 'mutants'.
Anyway, ordinary humans can't distinguish between mutants and Supes. After most people become 'mutants', he doesn't believe anyone would dare to go against the world's will, facing the surging public opinion, to develop Sentinel robots.
As for whether the formula would be leaked by Hank, Xia Shang wasn't worried about this. Although Professor X can restrain his superpower, he is not an unsolvable being. As long as he alters the use of the formula in Hank's memory, replacing it with a drug used to treat colds.
Unless Professor X repeatedly checks Hank's memory, it would be impossible to find any clues.
It's like folding a corner of a book in the study and then putting it back on the bookshelf. Even if someone finds it, they would likely overlook this detail.
"It's not related to drugs, is it?" Hank frowned, a little hesitant.
"Don't worry, it's just a simple drug used to treat colds. To be honest, this stuff makes a lot more money than drugs. How about it? Have you thought about it?"
To be safe, Xia Shang would repeatedly modify Hank's memory until it was foolproof. After all, the current Charles is far from as strong as he was during his bald period. Even if he finds clues, it would be very difficult to obtain the complete Temporary Compound V formula from Hank's memory.
"As long as it's not related to drugs, I will definitely do my best to help you develop the drug."
"Pleasant cooperation."
Xia Shang stood up, walked from behind the desk to in front of Hank, and extended his right hand with a smile.
"Pleasant cooperation." Hank firmly grasped Xia Shang's hand and nodded.
(end of chapter)
