**Chapter 77: I Can't Get Information For You**
What Homelander could offer him, Xia Shang naturally could as well. As the Human Resources and Public Relations Department Head, promoting a mid-level employee was an easy task for him.
Meanwhile, Frenchie and Billy were arguing.
If Xia Shang hadn't spoken up, telling Mesmer to continue using his superpower to probe Kimiko's mind, the argument might have gone on indefinitely.
After Mesmer took a business card from his pocket and handed it to Xia Shang, he held Kimiko's hand again and activated his superpower. This time, he saw more images. He closed his eyes tightly and said softly, "It was a small house by the Seaside. Terrorists rushed into her house, killed her parents, kidnapped her and her brother, and forced them to become soldiers. Now, she just wants to go home and rescue her younger brother."
Hearing the girl's tragic past, the atmosphere inside the house fell silent for a long time.
Finally, Billy put on his coat, ready to leave. "The evidence we have now is enough to convince Susan."
Before leaving, he warned Mesmer that if he dared to reveal their secret, he would cut off Mesmer's hands and shove them up Mesmer's ass. However, it was clear that Mesmer didn't take his threat seriously.
In his opinion, the people inside the house were all good people, and good people's threats were always just empty words.
Xia Shang didn't stay long either; he had already gotten what he wanted.
...
Back at Vought Tower.
Xia Shang didn't contact Mesmer immediately but instead found Homelander.
"According to reports from below, a man named Mesmer claims to have some information about Vought. Logically, this isn't my concern, but I happened to pass by and asked about it. He said that this morning, some shifty-looking people approached him and asked him to use his superpower to probe a girl's mind. From their conversation, he heard Vought's name."
"Probing minds?" Homelander showed a puzzled expression.
"He's a Supe, his ability is mind reading," Xia Shang explained.
By doing this, Xia Shang essentially cut off Mesmer's retreat, leaving Mesmer no choice but to rely on him. At the same time, he used Mesmer's information to draw out Billy and the others. In fact, Homelander knew very well why Billy hated him so much. However, he also didn't know the whereabouts of Billy's wife, Becca. He suspected that Vought International had secretly harmed Becca to prevent a scandal from leaking.
At this time, Homelander didn't know he had a son.
Information about his son was only in the hands of a very small number of people, which Xia Shang couldn't access. He could only use this method to draw out Homelander's son.
"Does he have photos?" Homelander suspected that the people who contacted Mesmer were likely part of the group investigating Compound V.
"Not yet, but there's a condition for him to provide photos: he wants 200,000 US Dollars."
"Agree to it."
Homelander said indifferently.
"I want to see the photos of those people within three days."
"No problem, I'll get right on it." After leaving the Meeting Room, Xia Shang handled work until the afternoon before dialing the telephone number on Mesmer's business card.
At this moment, Mesmer had just met his daughter. The instant he came into contact with her, he knew that his daughter didn't actually welcome him.
This made him incredibly frustrated. Just as he was hesitating whether to sell the information to Vought, the mobile phone in his pocket rang.
"Mr. Mesmer, I know you've always wanted to return to Vought. If you're interested, why don't we talk in person?"
After speaking, Xia Shang hung up the phone and sent him the address of a Coffee Shop. Two hours later, the anxious Mesmer walked into a Coffee Shop on the Street called Hero Time.
He saw Xia Shang waiting for him.
Xia Shang, with an ordinary face, was leisurely drinking coffee.
"Mr. Mesmer, would you like something to drink?"
Mesmer shook his head; he wasn't in the mood for coffee right now. "Is what you said on the phone true? Can you get me into Vought International?"
"Not only can I get you into Vought International, but I can also give you 200,000 US Dollars."
"If you're just trying to mess with me, then congratulations, you succeeded." In Mesmer's eyes, Xia Shang was clearly a liar. Thinking about how he had rushed non-stop to the Coffee Shop only for this result, Mesmer angrily stood up, preparing to leave.
"Don't be in a hurry. You'll have to pay a price too."
Xia Shang said slowly.
"What do you want from me?" Mesmer stopped and turned to look at Xia Shang.
"Photos of those people from this morning and for you to do some things for me. After all, your superpower is very useful," Xia Shang said frankly, not beating around the bush.
Although Mesmer didn't know how the other party knew about Billy and the others, he still nodded. "I can give you the photos of those people, but I need to know what you want me to do?"
"Having the superpower of mind reading, aren't you a natural information expert?"
Xia Shang's words made Mesmer realize that the other party was likely a high-level executive at Vought.
"Sorry, I don't want to be abandoned by Vought again." Mesmer did want to join Vought International, but he didn't want to become a tool in someone's hands like before.
Xia Shang put down his coffee cup and smiled, "You might not believe it, but I've seen your daughter. She's very cute."
"Fuck you! You goddamn bastard!" Mesmer's veins bulged on his face, which instantly turned red. He swung his fist, ready to hit Xia Shang's face.
Unfortunately, his speed was too slow. Xia Shang turned his head and dodged his attack.
"Don't misunderstand. What I mean is, I can help you get back custody of your daughter. After all, even father and daughter can become like strangers after a long time without contact. I don't think you want to become a stranger in your daughter's eyes, do you?" Xia Shang clearly hit a nerve with Mesmer. He fell silent, sitting in the chair without saying a word.
The time it takes to drink a cup of coffee passed.
Mesmer suddenly spoke, "Many people know me. I can't get information for you."
"Don't worry, I'll arrange for you to get plastic surgery and body sculpting. In today's society, changing your appearance is too simple." Since Xia Shang wanted Mesmer to work for him, he would naturally arrange everything properly.
"I hope you keep your promise."
Mesmer extended his right hand towards Xia Shang, wanting to shake hands.
Seeing that Xia Shang didn't respond, Mesmer awkwardly withdrew his hand. It seemed his little trick had been seen through by this guy.
"Don't worry, in a week, I'll hire a lawyer to help you get back custody of your daughter."
(End of Chapter)