**Chapter 184: What Kind of Trash Is Your Church of the Collective? Do You Really Think You're Worthy of Negotiating With Vought?**
Meanwhile.
Inside the Vice President's Office at Vought Tower, Xia Shang was reviewing the pre-production plan for a Supe movie.
The plot inside could be said to closely follow current events. It told the story of an overseas extremist terrorist organization that stole and replicated Compound V, attempting to dominate the world by creating Supes. It also interspersed some parts about the loves and hates of The Seven, and heavily depicted the deranged insanity of the terrorist organization.
Of course, the ending was a crowd-pleasing, family-friendly one.
In the movie, The Seven cast aside past grievances, joined forces to defeat the terrorist organization, and protected the lives of the vast American public.
"Is there anything you'd like to add?" Xia Shang looked up at Lang Ze, the head of the Integrated Planning Department.
Lang Ze nodded. "Homelander is the producer of this show. This morning he came to me, wanting to add some scenes for Queen Maeve."
"Add scenes for Queen Maeve? Add what?" Xia Shang asked curiously.
In his opinion, how could Homelander possibly be kind enough to add scenes for Queen Maeve? It would be good enough if he didn't steal other people's scenes.
"He wants us to invite Elena to the set and portray her and Queen Maeve as models of freedom for the new era." A bitter smile appeared at the corner of Lang Ze's mouth.
Xia Shang quickly understood what he meant. "You mean Homelander wants to wave the Rainbow Flag in the show?"
The Rainbow Flag has multiple meanings in the world, but the most famous of which is the flag used to represent gay pride. At the same time, it also represents the LGBT movement that has recently become popular in the United States and even the world. As the saying goes, LGBT is the English acronym for four types of people, namely Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, and Transgenders.
They advocate for freedom, and sometimes you can see them marching in the streets holding banners.
"Are you sure only focusing on lesbians won't cause protests from the other three groups?"
Facing Xia Shang's question, Lang Ze could only shake his head. "That's why this kind of topic is very sensitive. Either do all of them, or do none of them."
"Forget it, this isn't a very big problem. At worst, portray Queen Maeve in the show as a supporter and leader of the LGBT movement. This will also help her popularity." Xia Shang understood that Homelander's main purpose in doing this was to control Queen Maeve through Elena.
"In my opinion, you can completely split the plot and make a separate film series for each Superhero. And due to certain special reasons, Stormfront cannot appear on screen, therefore I suggest you film The Deep first. He's a big hit recently."
Xia Shang smiled slightly.
Anyway, causing trouble is the only way to increase Fantasy Value, so I might as well make things bigger directly. Once the movie is released, he believes The Deep's public approval rating will definitely surpass Homelander's. By then, Stan Edgar will definitely cancel Homelander's co-captain position, and the new Candidate will definitely be The Deep.
As for whether The Deep will be toyed to death by a furious Homelander...
Xia Shang doesn't care about this.
"The Deep, The Deep..." Lang Ze looked troubled.
"Mr. Jervis, his topic is even more sensitive than the Rainbow Flag." Lang Ze implicitly stated that The Deep's behavior is currently somewhat politically incorrect. If it weren't for participating in the parade, causing his popularity to grow very quickly, otherwise Stan Edgar wouldn't turn a blind eye, letting him develop like this.
"It's precisely because it's sensitive that it's a topic. Who are we? The world's largest Superhero company, Vought International! Our roots encompass all industries, so you don't need to worry about the movie not being released after filming. I want you to be bolder. From now on, the primary goal of Supe movies is to make the audience feel thrilled and absolutely blown away.
After all, we're not making an art film. Oh, right, you need to pay attention, what I want to film is a film series. Therefore, the name of the first movie for The Deep can be called 'The Deep 1: Ocean Warrior'."
After speaking, Xia Shang picked up the coffee on the side and took a sip. No matter what, there's a big gap between the Main World and dungeons. Fantasy Value can only be obtained from the Main World. Without a doubt, something like killing the goose that lays the golden eggs is extremely foolish. Maybe, after gathering ten thousand Fantasy Value and changing the Main World, The Boys can still be useful.
"Okay, Mr. Jervis, we will contact The Deep as soon as possible and strive to produce a sample film within three months."
Three months is very short for filming a movie.
But luckily, some of the special effects regarding The Deep don't require post-production, so it can save a lot of time.
"As soon as possible. It's best to release it before the popularity dissipates."
Xia Shang handed the pre-production plan on the desk to Lang Ze. Lang Ze took it and prepared to get up and leave.
"Mr. Jervis, a Ms. Carol wants to see you." Ashley Barrett, holding a black folder, knocked on the door of Xia Shang's office.
"Let her in."
Soon, an ordinary-looking middle-aged woman walked into the office. She smiled and greeted Xia Shang, then at Xia Shang's signal, sat down by the desk.
"Excuse me, do you need something from me?" Xia Shang slightly frowned, because the other party's appearance left no impression in his mind.
The woman put down the orange-flavored soda water in her hand, then adjusted her collar. "Let me introduce myself. I am Carol from the Church of the Collective. Our President Alastair is a long-time friend of Mr. Stan Edgar."
"Excuse me, could you get to the point?" Hearing the name Church of the Collective, Xia Shang could vaguely guess what she was here for.
Xia Shang's directness made Carol slightly startled. Immediately after, she revealed a slight smile and said, "I heard that Mr. Homelander has caused quite a bit of public opinion recently, and there's a trend of it intensifying. If you can agree to a condition proposed by our Church, we are very willing to help Vought settle this matter."
"Church of the Collective... I heard you mainly recruit some disheartened Superheroes and then help them solve psychological problems. May I ask, how do you plan to resolve the public opinion? Moreover, with your influence, trying to resolve this matter is simply a fantasy, unless..." Xia Shang leaned back in his office chair and looked at Carol with a scrutinizing gaze.
An abnormal expression flashed across Carol's face.
"Unless you guided The Paige family to sue Vought International. Thinking this way, many things make sense."
"Do you have evidence to prove that we did it?" Carol subconsciously retorted.
Xia Shang just smiled.
"No evidence, but are you sure Homelander needs evidence to do things? I really didn't expect you would actually dare to plot against Homelander. Truly commendable courage. Go on, I'm very curious what condition you proposed?"
Seeing that there was no point in pretending anymore, Carol simply stated the Church's condition.
"Have A-Train leave The Seven and have Superhero Eagle the Archer replace his position."
"You want to insert your own people into The Seven. It seems the relationship between your President and Mr. Stan Edgar isn't as good as you say. I advise you to abandon this extremely childish idea. Besides, what kind of trash is your Church of the Collective? Do you really think you're worthy of negotiating with Vought?"
With a sudden change, Carol's expression became incredibly gloomy. She took a deep look at Xia Shang, then immediately threw down a "just you wait" and left Xia Shang's office.
[Congratulations Player, you have slightly altered the original plot, gaining 30 Fantasy Value]
(End of Chapter)