The next day, Lu Heng went to work looking refreshed.
Last night, Annie's laser eyes had flashed thirteen times.
The lights in the entire building had been like the strobes in a DJ club, driving everyone wild.
Vought Tower lobby.
Two familiar figures were waiting there early.
Cate and Jordan.
The two had just returned from Godolkin University. Their final exams were over.
Cate wore an oversized hoodie, her hair casually tied into a ponytail. She looked like an innocent college girl.
But the blonde had no shortage of secret admirers.
Especially after becoming a Guardian intern, she had practically become the target of everyone's flattery at school.
She had risen to first place in the campus popularity rankings.
Then there was Jordan.
Ranked second in the entire school, she was still in her female form, with short hair, a sports tank top, and cargo pants.
Honestly, female Jordan was seriously gorgeous.
And she had a cool, commanding style.
Too bad she was intersex.
"Sir!"
The moment they saw Lu Heng, both their eyes lit up.
"How were the exams?"
"All A's." Cate smiled.
"I got a B+ in one class." Jordan shrugged. "The professor was targeting me. He doesn't like Asians."
Discrimination was everywhere in America. Asians did not rank particularly high in society's overall hierarchy.
But no one dared say that in front of Lu Heng.
"All right, it's good that you're back."
Lu Heng nodded. "I have something planned today. Come with me."
Just as the three reached the elevator, someone was already waiting there.
Homelander.
He leaned against the wall with both hands in his pockets, his American flag cape hanging neatly behind him.
But his expression... was somewhat gloomy.
What was Homelander's problem this time?
"Waiting here so early in the morning?" Lu Heng raised