Queen Jones

The frenzy on the red carpet was like a heat storm, almost causing the sound system of the Huaxia Grand Theatre to short-circuit.

Wu Yanzu is the eye of the storm.

He had just shouted "You are the real heroes!" when a fanatical female fan in the front row rolled her eyes and fainted on the spot, and was hurriedly carried away by security guards.

"Aa ...

"Homelanders! Homelanders! Homelanders!"

Amidst screams, Azu walked into the grand theater.

The interior of the TCL Huaxia Grand Theater is even more luxurious and extravagant than the red carpet outside.

The air was filled with the aroma of expensive champagne, popcorn, and butter.

Hundreds of camera flashes were going off, the media area was packed with people, and reporters were crammed together like sardines, desperately trying to point their microphones at Wu Yanzu as he slowly walked into the hall.

"Homelanders! Look this way!"

"Anthony! What are your expectations for the box office?!"

"Mr. Stark! Captain Rogers! Does your appearance signify an official collaboration between the Avengers and Homelander?!"

Wu Yanzu ignored all the noise and was enjoying it all.

"Yes...yes...this is the kind of entourage a movie star should have!"

With a smile on his face, he waved to the fans on both sides, occasionally stopping to sign an autograph for a female fan who was so excited she fainted. His movements were so practiced that it seemed he had rehearsed them ten thousand times.

"Thank you, thank you for your support! You are the real heroes!"

After navigating through the crowded lobby, the group finally entered the main screening room.

Tony, Steve, and Natasha took their seats in the VIP reserved area.

The lights dimmed slightly, and spotlights shone on the stage.

Ashley, the chief public relations officer of WaterMedia, walked onto the stage in a smart silver suit and ten-centimeter high heels.

"Ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to...A Night of History!" The host's voice trembled slightly with excitement, but her professionalism allowed her to maintain perfect control of the situation. Her voice was full of passion, "...Let's give a warm shout-out to—Homelander!!!"

"Ah—! Oh—! Clap clap clap—!"

Wu Yanzu walked onto the stage amid cheers and waved to the crowd.

"Homelanders! Homelanders!" the host exclaimed, grabbing Wu Yanzu's arm dramatically. "We all know that story! The Battle of New York, the hero has arrived!"

The host's voice rose sharply, "But do you really understand him? What did he go through before becoming a Homelander? What kind of pain and suffering forged this...guardian of America?!"

"Tonight, Homelander: Origins will reveal the answer!"

"But before that!" the host drawled, "please welcome—Antoni Starr! Homelander!!" with your wildest screams!

"Homelanders!!! Homelanders!!! Homelanders!!!"

Wu Yanzu stood up, bathed in the spotlight, and leaped onto the stage.

"As the host said, tonight is about Origins," he said, taking the microphone from the host, "but it's also about the future."

"During the Battle of New York, I saw a lot. I saw aliens, I saw... the Avengers."

He glanced at Tony and Steve in the audience.

"The Avengers, they are heroes. Tony Stark, Steve Rogers, they are my friends, great warriors, and I am very grateful for their presence today."

A round of applause erupted from the audience.

The host, making an exaggerated expression, exclaimed, "My God! Mr. Homelander! We all know that you saved New York in the end, then the president, and thwarted the terrorists' plot! You almost single-handedly changed the world!"

The host paused for a moment, then posed the question that the Walter PR team had already given him.

"But, Homelander... you are all alone."

"And this world is full of threats. You can't be in every place at the same time. While you're saving the president in Washington, there might be a fire in Los Angeles. While you're arresting robbers in New York, a crisis might be breaking out in Chicago."

Are you...tired?

This question immediately silenced the room.

Even Tony Stark raised an eyebrow. "Oh? Starting to play the victim now?"

Wu Yanzu's smile faded slightly, replaced by a "resolute" weariness.

"Yes... I'm tired." He said candidly to the camera, "I can see through steel, but I can't see through people's hearts. I can lift a building, but I can't hold every hand that needs help at the same time."

"I did my best in the Battle of New York. I did my best on Air Force One. But there are always people who get hurt, and there are always people... who won't be able to wait for me."

"So..." Wu Yanzu's voice suddenly rose, filled with power!

"I realized that one person's strength is not enough!"

"This world is becoming increasingly dangerous. America... no, this world needs more heroes."

The host chimed in, "So... Mr. Homelander! You mean... you're going to assemble a team?! A team like the Avengers?"

"No," Wu Yanzu corrected him, holding up a finger.

"We must be stronger, faster, and more transparent! We must live up to the people's love and support!!"

"Therefore, I, Anthony Starr, founder of Water International," he paused, savoring the momentous anticipation of everyone, "tonight, I formally announce..."

"The Super Seven Recruitment Plan... Officially Launched!!"

"Snap, snap—!!!!"

The moment that word was uttered, the reporters in the media area went wild!

"What?! The Super Seven?!"

"He's going to form his own Avengers? That's fucking awesome!!"

"My God! This is the biggest news tonight!!"

In the VIP section below the stage, Tony Stark rolled his eyes and downed his champagne in one gulp.

"Fuck," he muttered to Steve. "The Seven? Seriously? Sounds like some fucking country rock band."

Wu Yanzu raised his hand, quelling the commotion at the scene.

"I know you're wondering, who will join this team?"

"Yes, we already have it."

A proud smile spread across his face.

"For the past few months, I've been searching. Searching for those who are overlooked, misunderstood, and as talented as I am."

"Tonight," he turned to the shadows of the stage, "I will introduce to the world... the first member to join the Super Seven!"

"She possesses unparalleled power!"

"She possesses a rebellious yet incredibly strong heart!"

"Ladies and gentlemen...please welcome them with all your enthusiasm—"

He took a deep breath and called out the name: "—Queen Jones!!!"