"You can't change this fact. Little man, Erik won't let you do this; he will definitely stop your plan."
Raven's face tightened as she warned Zhou Yi. Now, she had to admit that Zhou Yi's plan was indeed more feasible than theirs. But she knew that Magneto would not stand idly by. Once Zhou Yi's plan matured, Magneto's lifelong pursuit would be completely ruined.
He sought the independence of mutants, becoming a new species to replace humans, rather than watching mutants become a part of humanity.
Zhou Yi moved past Raven, whispering in her ear.
"So, I need you to tell Mr. Lehnsherr that if he dares to make any small moves against these young people, I won't let him off the hook again. Even if Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch stand with him, I will make him pay the price."
"You don't understand Erik; he doesn't care about his own life or death. He only cares about his ideals!"
"Then I'll destroy his Utopia. That city he created can hide from others, but it can't hide from me."
"I understand!" Raven nodded, her expression grim. She already knew Zhou Yi's resolve.
"Good. Goodbye, Miss Raven. Also, thank you for today. Consider this me owing you one!"
Zhou Yi smiled and walked away. Raven was silent, watching him with extreme wariness. The man who had once allowed her to tease him had now become someone she had to look up to. His power stood at the pinnacle of her understanding, firmly surpassing all others. Magneto was no longer a god; he was the god.
This realization made her shudder. She suddenly realized there was no need to persist. The Brotherhood of Mutants was no longer the behemoth that could dominate half the mutant world. A new organization was rising among the mutants, slowly eroding the original two major forces. And the most terrifying thing was that they could only watch helplessly, unable to do anything.
Mystique left; she had to relay Zhou Yi's words to Mr. Lehnsherr / Magneto. Zhou Yi silently returned to the venue, waiting for the end of the press conference.
There was nothing more to say at this point in the press conference. The reporters had gotten the explosive information they wanted, and Stacy and Zhou Yi had successfully put these young mutants in front of the public. As for these young people, they were under pressure.
Many people were watching them. They had to take each step carefully, without making any mistakes. This was pressure, but it was also motivation. Unlike their carefree student life before, they were now shouldering the future of mutants. The status that mutants could achieve in human society in the future would depend on their efforts.
This was a future they could see, so the young people began to pour all their energy into it. As soon as the press conference ended, they couldn't wait to get started on their new jobs. They didn't even have time to say hello to Zhou Yi.
Zhou Yi didn't care much for these superficial things. Compared to the posturing on the surface, he appreciated actual actions more. Because only the latter could bring him actual benefits.
He let the young people do their own thing and also declined Stacy's dinner invitation. His reason was that he had just returned and needed to spend a couple of days with his family. Stacy clearly understood, because she still remembered the story Zhou Yi had fabricated. A story about a husband and a father.
So, she only discussed the other issues of the plan with Zhou Yi in detail before letting him leave.
And when Zhou Yi walked out of the police station with Aida, a young man suddenly rushed in front of him. Zhou Yi stopped Aida, who wanted to take action, because he recognized the young man. Peter Parker, the lucky young reporter, although Zhou Yi knew very well that this young reporter's identity was far from as simple as he appeared.
Looking at Zhou Yi, Peter Parker lowered his head and walked over, asking a little shyly.
"Hello, Mr. Zhou. I'm Peter Parker. I wonder if you still remember me."
"Of course I remember you, Mr. Parker. The lucky reporter!"
"No, that's not what I meant. Mr. Zhou, what I want to ask is if you remember that old man you saved in Queens that night? His name is Ben Parker, and he's my uncle!"
Peter's voice was a little urgent. For him, the exclusive interview wasn't nearly as important as the matter of his uncle.
Zhou Yi thought for a moment. Fortunately, Peter was a very memorable guy, so he quickly recalled the earnest and principled old man.
"You mean Mr. Parker? Is he doing better now?"
"Thank you very much for your concern. My uncle is much better now. He often says he's as strong as an ox." Perhaps because he had opened up, Peter Parker completely relaxed. He continued,
"My uncle and Aunt May have been wanting to find a chance to thank you for your help, but every time he tried to contact you, your assistant said you weren't in New York. We only recently found out you went to Huiyao City!"
"I thought it would be a while before you returned to New York. I didn't expect to meet you here. May I ask, can I invite you to a dinner at my house? My uncle has always wanted to thank you, but he's never had the chance. So I thought..."
"No problem, Mr. Parker." Looking at Peter, who had become a little hesitant, Zhou Yi smiled and patted him on the shoulder. "I like your uncle's integrity. Is this weekend okay?"
"Of course, sir!" Peter flashed a cheerful smile. He quickly scribbled down an address and handed it to Zhou Yi, saying, "My uncle will be very happy, and you'll love Aunt May's cooking."
"I look forward to it, Mr. Parker. I'll bring my two daughters when I visit your uncle." Zhou Yi said with a smile as he accepted the note.
"Then I won't bother you any further. Goodbye, sir!" Peter waved his hand, indicating his farewell after achieving his goal.
Zhou Yi watched Peter leave and then got into the car with Aida.
As soon as they were in the car, Aida placed a holographic projector in front of him and pointed at the data on it, saying, "Boss, this is the data you asked me to monitor. As things stand, everything is developing as you predicted. Many people remain skeptical about these young people, but not many have openly voiced their opposition."
"And the people we arranged are indeed working hard; they've created a good first impression for these young people."
"I'm not too worried about New York, as the influence of the Dawn Knights is there, and New Yorkers still trust the Dawn Knights. What about the outside media?"
Zhou Yi bent down and covered the two girls sleeping together with his coat. Waiting for two or three hours was too boring for them, especially for Sherry, who had just gotten off the plane. So, the two children soon fell asleep under Yuriko's care.
Looking at Zhou Yi, who looked like a loving father at the moment, Aida didn't answer his question, but instead sighed.
"Boss, since you like children so much, why don't you have one yourself? I think with your status, you shouldn't have any trouble finding someone to marry!"
"You said it yourself, with my status, so naturally I need to find a suitable partner to marry. What, are you interested?"
Zhou Yi wouldn't be himself if he didn't tease Aida, now that she'd offered herself up. Aida, on the other hand, just smiled indifferently at Zhou Yi's teasing.
"I'd be happy to, as long as you don't mind, Boss."
"Then let's find a time to have a good talk. For now, let's talk business first. What's the situation outside?"
"The public opinion here in America is roughly under control by the people we arranged. I've also spoken to some of the major newspapers, and they know what to do. For now, no one in the country is willing to offend you directly, so things are still good."
"But things are a bit tricky in Europe. The French are stubborn. Our people can't really do much there, especially with the recent shift in rhetoric regarding the Dawn Knights. So, I recommend we adopt a wait-and-see approach in Europe."
Speaking of Asia, "You wouldn't believe it, Boss." Aida said, a strange expression on her face as she pulled up a cartoon avatar from the projector.
It was a cute, delicate face, serious and proper, with a bun of brown and gold hair. And a very neat police uniform. It was clearly a cartoon version of Rogue.
"This young lady's popularity has skyrocketed in just a few hours, especially in Japan and South Korea, where she already has nearly a million fans. You wouldn't believe it, they've already started forming fan clubs. And they're even releasing a whole line of cartoon merchandise!"
"That's just the way things are over there!" Zhou Yi could only say helplessly, thinking of Japan's otaku culture. But it was a good thing, and he didn't have to worry too much. It was just a pity for Rogue; she would probably have to deal with her fans a lot more in the future.
"I'll have someone give Miss Marie some guidance. This is a great opportunity, and there's no reason not to take advantage of it."
"You can decide on these small matters, Aida. I trust you." Zhou Yi waved his hand, no longer in the mood to continue.
He had been away from home for two months, and he was eager to see the people he cared about most. His sister and mother, the charming vampire girl, and the always-sleeping Jean Grey, these people had become the people he was most concerned about. Perhaps only these people were worth his careful planning.
For them, he had to do these things, and do them to the best of his ability. They were the source of all his drive.
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