American comic: From Beijing with Love, starting with a mutant.

After Da Vinci left, the office fell silent again.

"Let's leave Anton's matter aside for now."

Director Wang tapped the table with his finger, his expression turning serious again, and he adopted the authority of the head of Bureau 749:

"What are your plans for the other four people you brought back this time: Rapids, Polaris, Soft Ice Cream, and that blue-skinned drunkard?"

"Let me make this clear from the start: our Bureau 749 doesn't keep idle people around, much less time bombs."

"Director, what are you saying? What do you mean by 'time bombs'? They're precious assets that our country urgently needs for development!"

Stephen Chow stopped smiling, reached into his inner pocket and rummaged around for a while before pulling out a crumpled little notebook.

The cover of the notebook was printed with the words "Hao Zailai Pork Wholesale Stall Account Book" in large characters, and there were a few oil stains on the edge that couldn't be washed off.

Director Wang's eye twitched slightly, and he leaned back tactically.

"Why are you showing me a pork ledger? Are you going to report on the international trends in pork belly?"

Zhou Xingxing opened his notebook and cleared his throat: "Director, this is the 'Grand Blueprint for the Re-employment of Special Overseas Talents' that I meticulously planned on the plane. Let's start with Torrent, Genos Quest."

He pointed to a simple line drawing of a whirlwind on the notebook.

"The Americans treat him like a terrorist from the Brotherhood of Mutants, Magneto's top henchman, making him play cat-and-mouse games with the police on the streets every day, smashing countless traffic lights and fire hydrants! It's a complete waste of his talent!"

"But in my eyes, he is a born top-tier special operations firefighter in the national comprehensive emergency rescue team!"

Director Wang frowned, somewhat suspicious: "You want him to fetch a hose to put out the fire? Not only is that a waste of his talent, but with his unruly and volatile temper, can he really obey our orders?"

"Wow, Director, that's quite a broad perspective!"

Stephen Chow got up and started gesturing wildly.

"Do the math, how much does it cost to buy an imported heavy-duty foam fire truck in our country? Several million, even tens of millions!"

"Every year, you also have to factor in maintenance, repairs, fuel costs, and a whole squad of professional firefighters."

"Now? With Ah-Ji, all of that is unnecessary!"

"Close your eyes and imagine this scene: a massive forest fire in the Greater Khingan Mountains, helicopters can't get in, fire trucks can't go up the mountain, and the fire stretches for dozens of miles!"

"At this moment, Ah Ji, wearing our specially made fireproof uniform, stood majestically at the edge of the fire, and waved his hands like this—"

Stephen Chow performed a Tai Chi push-hands movement.

"It creates a vacuum fire suppression zone tens of meters wide! Without oxygen, the fire will suffocate! Isn't this more than ten times more efficient than traditional firefighting methods?"

Director Wang, who had been leaning back in his chair, unconsciously sat up straight.

"That's not all!"

Stephen Chow spoke faster.

"When a chemical plant explodes and toxic gases leak, even chemical protective suits are ineffective."

"He created a high-speed cyclone, directly pulling the toxic gas into the stratosphere and dispersing it, protecting the safety of all frontline rescue workers!"

"During summer floods and typhoons in the south, he can create reverse water flows to block flood peaks and use tornadoes to gently lift people trapped on rooftops and safely transfer them to safe areas!"

"During bomb disposal, he can safely separate the bomb's fuse and explosives using centrifugal force!"

Zhou Xingxing braced his hands on the desk, staring directly at Director Wang: "Director, this is the ultimate all-weather, zero-pollution, single-soldier emergency rescue weapon! Its cost-effectiveness is so amazing, even capitalists would weep, and Wall Street would jump off buildings!"

"More importantly, this job will transform him from a fugitive vandal into a hero who protects the people. That's called a character arc, you know?"

Director Wang slammed his hand on the table: "Excellent! Excellent individual rescue system! I'll contact the Ministry of Emergency Management immediately and give him the position of captain of the special operations fire brigade! Provide him with the best single dormitory! Top up his meal card with 5,000 yuan every month!"

"The director is brilliant!"

Stephen Chow gave a thumbs up, then turned to a page of paper stained with lard.

"Next is Polaris, Lorna Dayne."

Upon hearing this name, Director Wang's face darkened, and his tone became stern: "Ling Lingqi, this woman's abilities are extremely dangerous. Her magnetic field control is terrifying; if it gets out of control, the destructive power will be astonishing!"

"Moreover, Lao Li's report clearly states that she suffers from severe bipolar disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder!"

"Dangerous? That's because those incompetent Americans who conduct human experiments don't know how to use people!"

Stephen Chow squinted: "They locked a young girl in a metal-free basement, drawing her blood every day like a guinea pig, torturing her like a consumable. How could that not be dangerous?"

"If you lock a tiger in an iron cage and pluck its fur every day, how can it not bite people when you let it out?"

"But things are different here. I've already decided on her position! Chief Expert for the Recovery and Precision Landing Technology of the Long March Series Heavy-Duty Rockets at China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation!"

"Space agency? Rocket recovery?"

"That's right!" Zhou Xingxing raised an eyebrow. "Director, what is the biggest technological bottleneck in the development of our country's Long March 9 heavy-lift rocket?"

"It's just rocket recovery, right? If it's even slightly off-center, it'll just crash to the ground and become a pile of scrap metal. Billions of RMB will be wasted on a single impact!"

Zhou Xingxing pointed to the sky outside the window: "Now, with Comrade Xiao Luo, this problem is easily solved! When the rocket finishes launching and begins to fall, have her stand at the landing site of the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center."

"With just a slight lift of her hand, the rocket lands as smoothly and steadily as a feather in the designated spot!"

Director Wang knew all too well what this meant.

This can save hundreds of billions of yuan in research and development and construction costs every year.

"Moreover, I understand her personality perfectly."

Stephen Chow dropped his playful demeanor, sighed, and softened his tone: "She grew up in foster care, was treated like a monster, and suffered from extreme insecurity. She doesn't need the empty title of a superhero, nor does she want to engage in fighting and killing. She just needs a place that can accept her and acknowledge her."

Zhou Xingxing looked directly at Director Wang: "I've already spoken to her. When she goes to Jiuquan, she'll be involved in rocket system design. When she's not working, she can sit quietly under the high launch pad and watch the stars."

"She could even sell ice cream at the amusement park with Amy. Director, she will be Jiuquan's most mysterious and top expert. Here, she will be the pillar of the aerospace industry. This job will allow her to find true dignity and pull her out of the abyss!"

Director Wang remained silent for a long time.

He looked at the meat-selling agent in front of him, who usually talked nonsense, and realized that this guy was redeeming these mutants.

"Ling Lingqi..." Director Wang was about to say a few words of heartfelt praise.

"So, Chief!"

Stephen Chow rubbed his hands together, and his shrewish smile returned to his face.

"Since I have made such indelible contributions to the nation's aerospace and firefighting efforts, then you see…"

"Could you expedite the approval process for my 'international emotional trauma compensation' for this business trip and the expense report for that Armani suit?"

The emotions that Director Wang had just been building up vanished without a trace.

"roll!!"

A deafening roar echoed through the office: "If you dare mention expense reimbursement to me again, I'll use my deadly scissor kick to send you flying and chop your head off!!"