Chapter 7

Gordon: "Jonathan, you don't need to flatter me anymore. I know you are loyal to the organization and to me. Quickly call some comrades to tidy up the office. Look at this mess."

Jonathan: "Yes, I'll call people to clean up right away. But how should we handle Jordan and the [Venom Suit]? Please give me instructions."

Gordon: "Take the Green Lantern's ring off and temporarily detain him. It would be a waste to completely destroy the [Venom Suit]. Separate it from Bid and hand it over to the organization's scientists for research. This way, we can save Bid's life. Saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda. We should always accumulate good karma and do good deeds."

Jonathan: "Yes... What if the [Venom Suit] is destroyed when we separate it? Should we prioritize saving the person or preserving the research material?" — Further inquiry

Gordon: "Hmm... (pauses to think) This high-tech experimental material is hard to come by and is worth more than a seven-story pagoda..." — He gives Jonathan a meaningful look

Jonathan: "Yes, I understand, sir." — Interrupting Gordon's speech

I (narrator): "Big baldy, you're really good at being an official. Your future is bright."

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Kent: "Deputy Jonathan is truly brilliant. He understood Father's intentions without telepathy, helping Father accumulate countless good words. He is truly Father's right-hand man and a pillar of the organization."

Jonathan: "Prince, you flatter me, you flatter me." — Humble

Gordon: "Stop with the flattery. Come with me to City Hall to handle the aftermath for the Green Lantern. My obedient son, I'll address your previous request after we finish the arrangements."

I (narrator): "It's rare that you still remember your son's previous request. After all, that 'Dad' shouldn't be called in vain."

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Inside the City Hall, Gordon and his team have completed the aftermath arrangements.

Gordon: "Alright, we're almost done with this. Now, obedient son, tell me your request..."

Kent: "I hope Father..."

Gordon: "You want to find a superhero job for your best friend, right?" — Interrupting

Kent: "Did Deputy Jonathan tell you through telepathy?"

Gordon: "No, it was Lei Xiaogu. He's the head of the special intelligence group responsible for monitoring you, and he only reports to **. Don't tell me you didn't know."

I (narrator): "That scholar is indeed not simple. He's also part of the organization, and even a top leader. The audience and I are not surprised at all."

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Kent: "Since you know so much, can you let him off the hook?"

Gordon: "No problem. I'll let him off the hook if he becomes a superhero."

Kent: "What? What do you mean?" — Confused

Gordon: "Actually, this was part of my secret plan all along. This time, it just happened to involve your best friend. I plan to make the work of the Super Natural Disaster Countermeasure Office public, no longer hiding it."

Kent: "What? You're going to make everything public? Aliens, witchcraft, high-tech..." — Shocked

Gordon: "Nonsense. Can you think before you speak? Not only are the people not ready for such shocking news, but the organization wouldn't agree either. Revealing everything would cause great chaos."

Kent: "Then what do you mean?"

Gordon: "We'll make it real but fake—turn the work of the Super Natural Disaster Countermeasure Office into a reality show or a tokusatsu series. The capture scenes can be filmed as part of the show, no need to hide them anymore. If anyone spreads rumors, the show will air on TV and the internet, and the 'rumors' will be debunked."

I (narrator): "Hahaha, so I'll be watching a reality show about a reality show."

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Kent: "Is it necessary? Wasn't the previous work model good enough?"

Gordon: "Of course not. The previous work model required too much secrecy and resources for aftermath, and the organization has been complaining about it. The work model of the Super Natural Disaster Countermeasure Office must be reformed."

Kent: "Why involve Robin? He's just a slightly stronger ordinary person. Wouldn't it be better to use the organization's professional elites?"

Gordon: "No. Using only the organization's professional elites would make it too real. To make it seem fake and not raise suspicion, we need an outsider like him to mix things up."

Kent: "How long have you been planning this?"

Gordon: "For four hours."

Kent: "So, is it because he's my friend that his carefully planned life trajectory was destroyed?" — Self-reproach

I (narrator): "You're wrong. The old man is the mastermind behind all the plots."

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Gordon: "Obedient son, don't feel bad. The job I'm giving him is his dream of being a superhero. Even if he finds out I tricked him, he won't have any complaints and will be grateful that I helped him achieve his dream." — Comforting Kent

Kent: "Should we tell him everything, including my background, my superpowers, and all the things we've been deceiving him about...?" — Hesitant

Gordon: "Of course not. He's not a member of the organization, and only if he treats the job as a performance will our show seem fake. If he accidentally discovers any truth, I'll have Jonathan erase his memory, unless he dies."

I (narrator): "This logic... So, you're planning to play Robin to death."

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Kent: "Alright, then how do we get him to take the bait and become a superhero? We can't be too direct."

Gordon: "Hmm... (pauses) This is a detail I haven't figured out yet. Kent, you studied journalism in college, and Jonathan is my deputy. Help me brainstorm and suggest some ideas to perfect this plan."

Kent: "Yes."

Jonathan: "As you command."

Gordon: "The first step of the plan is to have a show. Should it be a reality show or a tokusatsu series?"

Jonathan: "Tokusatsu series aren't popular in China, but they are somewhat popular in Japan if we broadcast it there."

Gordon: "This is a domestic show, and it won't be broadcast abroad unless Japanese people watch the online version, which would require translation and a subtitle team... (considers) Let's go with a reality show."

Kent: "What time slot do you plan to air the reality show? Morning, noon, evening, or late night?"

Gordon: "Which time slot has the highest ad prices, the most profit, and the highest chance of the show becoming popular?"

I (narrator): "What? Why are we suddenly talking about money?"

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Kent: "The 8 PM slot is the golden time for TV dramas, with extremely high ad prices. Why are you asking this?" — Confused

Gordon: "Sigh, didn't I say the organization has been complaining about our huge expenses? We received instructions to reduce expenses and increase revenue. And I just got confirmed news that our department's budget will be cut by 10% next year. Now I have to find ways to make money for the Super Natural Disaster Countermeasure Office. I thought about it, and the fastest and easiest way to make money is through GCTV."

Kent: "I see."

Gordon: "You said the 8 PM slot has extremely high ad prices, but you didn't say the highest. Which time slot has the highest?"

Kent: "The few seconds of ads before and after the 'News Broadcast' are the platinum slots. A few seconds of ads can cost over 100 million a year, and they are in high demand with fierce competition. The ad prices rise every year."

Gordon (slaps his head): "Good, then we'll air our reality show in the platinum slot."

I (narrator): "Hahaha, the old man is really out of his depth this time. So many companies spend a lot of money to get those few seconds of ads because of the 'News Broadcast's' wide coverage and huge influence, not just the time slot."

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