Chapter 63: This Is Absolutely a Miracle Only God Could Create

Chapter 63: This Is Absolutely a Miracle Only God Could Create

"Your idea is indeed more complete than Ashley Barrett's. In that case, we'll change our previous public relations approach and follow what Mr. Jervis said. You two will be responsible for this matter," Madelyn Stillwell said.

Ashley Barrett, standing nearby, had a gloomy expression. She had originally recommended Xia Shang hoping he would be her assistant, helping her strategize from behind the scenes. Now, Xia Shang clearly seemed to be stealing the show.

If this continued, Xia Shang's status in Vice President Madelyn Stillwell's eyes would likely grow higher and higher, perhaps even eventually replacing her position as Public Relations Department Head.

This was not the outcome she wanted to see.

"I think I should be able to handle it alone. After all, I've been working in public relations for so long, my experience is far richer than a newcomer's." As her sense of crisis intensified, Ashley Barrett understood she had to do something to salvage her position in Madelyn Stillwell's eyes.

However, Madelyn Stillwell was naturally happy to see this scene.

As management, she knew very well that her subordinates shouldn't be too harmonious; competition fosters development.

Unexpectedly, Xia Shang suddenly spoke, "I agree with Ms. Ashley Barrett's suggestion. In terms of experience, I am indeed not as experienced as Ms. Ashley Barrett. Besides, I also have promotional work for The Deep to handle, so I might not have that much energy to handle two things simultaneously."

The reason he didn't want to take on Homelander's public relations mission was simple: what he had just said was exactly the same as Homelander's on-the-spot remarks during his interview. Even without his suggestion, Vought would still adopt Homelander's plan.

As for his true plan, Xia Shang wasn't 100% sure it would succeed; it depended on whether The Deep could reach the airplane's crash site at sea in time.

Just then, the television directly facing Madelyn Stillwell's Office desk began showing a follow-up report on the air disaster.

It was a live broadcast.

"Ladies and gentlemen, we have arrived at the shore near where Flight 37 met its disaster. As you can see, there is a lot of airplane wreckage on the sea surface. The government's salvage operation has begun, but unfortunately, no Survivor has been found yet. It is currently speculated that all Passenger on the airplane have tragically perished..."

Suddenly, Homelander's voice came from the screen.

"They were not doomed at that moment."

"Let's cut the camera to Queen Maeve and Homelander on site," the black reporter on the shore quickly told the cameraman to point the lens towards Homelander.

In the Vice President's Office,

Xia Shang took out the mobile phone vibrating in his pocket, stood up, and said to Madelyn Stillwell, "Excuse me, I need to step out to take a phone call."

Madelyn Stillwell's attention was completely drawn to the live broadcast screen at this moment; she merely nodded casually to indicate agreement.

Arriving in the Corridor, Xia Shang answered the phone.

"Sir, I've found what you wanted, but I have an emergency situation here. A little girl is still alive, but she's in very poor condition and has fallen into a deep coma. Do you need me to save her? Sir, she's dying." At this moment, on the surface of the Atlantic Ocean, The Deep poked his head out. While holding the girl above the water, he was talking to Xia Shang on the phone.

The Deep's tone was full of pleading. He was afraid Xia Shang would order him to abandon the girl.

"Understood. Take her to the shore. Don't expose yourself."

After speaking, Xia Shang hung up the phone.

It seemed the Goddess of Fortune had finally favored his side.

"I bet you never expected there would be a Survivor in this air disaster. I look forward to your reaction." Xia Shang expressionlessly put his mobile phone back in his pocket.

Currently, Homelander's status in the public's eyes was too high. The adulation of countless people almost led Homelander to proclaim himself a God. It could even be said that Vought was fundamentally unable to truly control Homelander. It wasn't just Madelyn Stillwell who wanted to change this situation; Vought President Stan Edgar felt the same way.

Xia Shang then returned to the Vought Vice President's Office. At this time, Homelander and Queen Maeve appeared before the cameras on television.

It could be seen that Homelander said with a sorrowful expression, "If NORAD had called us the moment the Hijacker hijacked the airplane, we could have saved them. 123 Passenger, the youngest among them were only six or seven years old... I'm sorry."

As if due to excessive grief, Homelander seemed unable to speak again. He took a deep breath, attempting to calm his state of mind. It must be said, his acting skill was superb; at least in Xia Shang's opinion, it was Oscar-winning level.

Following that, Homelander's voice seemed to carry a sob, his tone becoming heavier, "Actually, this accident could have been completely avoided. If they had allowed us access to the military defense system, this kind of thing wouldn't happen again. This is my solemn promise to everyone."

As soon as his words had fallen.

Madelyn Stillwell and Ashley Barrett's gaze instantly turned towards Xia Shang on the sofa.

It was unbelievable.

Homelander's remarks were almost identical to what Xia Shang had said.

"Did you contact Homelander in advance?" Madelyn Stillwell asked with furrowed brows.

Xia Shang calmly shook his head, "Perhaps it's just a coincidence. I didn't mention any of this to Homelander."

After saying those words before the cameras, Homelander turned his head to look at Queen Maeve, "Right, Queen Maeve?".

Queen Maeve forced out a smile and nodded her head.

Seeing this, Homelander continued speaking, "Go talk to your Members of Congress. Talk to them. I believe they will listen to the people."

He reached out and pointed towards the airplane wreckage on the shore, his speaking tone gradually becoming impassioned.

"We will work together! We will ensure this will never happen again in our great nation!"

Suddenly, noisy and excited sounds rang out from the shore.

On the surface of the sea, a flat piece of airplane wreckage suddenly floated over. The search and rescue personnel on the shore were surprised to see a little girl lying on that piece of wreckage. However, in a place they couldn't see, there was a school of fish supporting the airplane wreckage as it swam.

As the airplane wreckage was about to reach the shore, that school of fish silently dispersed, disappearing into the vast ocean.

This scene, Homelander did not see.

"Oh my God, this is absolutely a miracle only God could create," the reporter exclaimed, completely shocked after seeing this scene.

The search and rescue personnel on the shore immediately jumped into the water. They carefully lifted the girl from the airplane wreckage. After checking her mouth and nose and pulse, they excitedly gave a thumbs-up towards the crowd on the shore.

Boom! The crowd on the shore instantly erupted. Countless people covered their mouths, and tears continuously streamed from their eyes.

This was a miracle, a miracle they witnessed with their own eyes.

"Thank God, May God bless that girl."

However, they did not notice that the expression on Homelander's face changed from astonishment to fear. Finally, a faint red light lit up in his pupils.

"Brilliant," Xia Shang, sitting in front of the television, watched Homelander's extremely rich facial expressions. He couldn't help but exclaim.

(end of chapter)