Upon returning to the Manor, Fang Yuan immediately had Charles use the Cerebro to conduct a thorough check.
"Frye is a regular human; I can't check anyone else. He has many devices around him to prevent psychic intrusion," Charles said, frowning slightly as he reported the results.
He was a little disappointed that Frye wasn't a Mutant.
Fang Yuan immediately laughed, "How could everyone who comes here be a Mutant? If that were the case, why would Mutants need to hide?"
As for the devices Frye had to prevent psychic intrusion, Fang Yuan wasn't surprised.
If the Soviets could create a helmet for Sebastian Shaw that blocked psychic intrusion, it was only natural for Frye, as an intelligence chief, to have similar technology and a defensive mindset.
He probably started preparing as soon as Charles's ability to read memories was exposed to the government.
After all, he wasn't protecting a secret; he was protecting his life.
So, Fang Yuan temporarily put Frye aside. The most important matter now was Shaw.
He hadn't yet discovered any actions Shaw was taking against X-Squad, but Fang Yuan wouldn't let his guard down. He had Charles and Eric give the team members a heads-up, ensuring they were ready for battle at any time.
Afterward, Fang Yuan personally went to Vought Corporation to guide Murray in manufacturing a new generation of news broadcasting equipment.
He had given Kennedy five days, also because Vought Corporation needed time. Fortunately, because the technology Fang Yuan provided was very detailed, the time required for production wasn't long.
Then...
The date arrived: October 14, 1962.
A bombshell!
Vought Television and "The Neutralist Daily" simultaneously reported the news that the Soviets had established a Missile Base in Cuba, possessing nuclear strike capability in the Western Hemisphere second only to the United States.
As soon as this news broke, it immediately caused a sensation worldwide.
"The Neutralist Daily" once again burst into the sight of people worldwide. Within just three or four months, "The Neutralist" became the World's focus twice, which was truly astonishing.
This time, Vought Television also made a good showing globally, with its recognition and influence skyrocketing.
However, it was well known that Vought Television and "The Neutralist Daily" both belonged to Vought Corporation. Before official confirmation, although the news caused a huge stir, its authenticity remained questionable.
Especially since the United States remained silent throughout the 14th and 15th, while the Soviets and Cuba firmly denied any nuclear weapon deployment.
For a time, major news media began to circulate news about Vought Corporation creating fake news, but this was not really new news, as Vought Corporation owned the outspoken "The Observer Daily," which specialized in producing fake news.
Many media outlets, already green with envy, even began to criticize and reflect.
Reflecting on why there existed a sensationalist company like Vought Corporation.
Familiar?
It should be familiar.
"No rush, let public opinion fly for a while."
Facing the request from Murray, the President of Vought Corporation, Fang Yuan responded calmly.
All of this was simply a means Fang Yuan and Kennedy had agreed upon to boost Vought Corporation's influence.
And Kennedy's excuse, well, was to verify the accuracy of the information.
Although the CIA and Kennedy were at odds, they wouldn't defy the President on such a minor matter. It was simple enough to delay for a while.
Although Oliver was only a Base leader, he had full authority over Mutant affairs, and the power behind him was considerable.
Oliver clearly also had his own political ambitions. Now, he could get closer to the President through X-Squad and gain exclusive credit, so he naturally wouldn't refuse Fang Yuan's request.
The poor relationship between the CIA and Kennedy, what did that have to do with Oliver?
Finally, on the 16th, the United States government officially confirmed the existence of the Cuba Missile Base to the outside World, accompanied by clear photographs as evidence.
Immediately, the already tumultuous World became an even greater mess.
First, the United States deployed missiles in Turkey, threatening the Soviet homeland.
Then, the Soviets established a Missile Base in Cuba, covering the entire United States.
The smell of gunpowder was terrifyingly strong.
And Vought Corporation, in the midst of all this, gained a great deal of prestige.
The fact that a company could know such high-level intelligence before the United States government immediately astonished the World's news community.
Many media outlets that had previously criticized Vought Corporation quickly published articles clarifying that they were not targeting Vought, but rather advocating for the authenticity of journalism, blah blah blah.
But they were lucky, because at first, everyone's focus was on how the United States would react.
Of course, some smart ones had already started looking for shelters.
For example, Old Tom and Old Jerry rushed to their country homes overnight.
Meanwhile, many other countries outside actually hoped that the United States and the Soviets would just engage in a war of words and be done with it.
After all, they each held the other's vital points, and a master taught them that no move could be broken. A standoff between the two sides was also beneficial for World Peace.
This also aligned with the expectations of other countries.
"Fight, we must be prepared for war!"
At the high-level meeting on the 17th, Kennedy directly slammed the table at the moderates.
"We can put missiles at the Soviets' doorstep, but they can't!"
"This seriously endangers World Peace. We must demand that they withdraw the missiles, or we will go to war!"
Kennedy's tough stance shocked many people.
The Military generals couldn't help but look at each other.
Did this guy eat the wrong medicine today?
In the Military's eyes, Kennedy had recently been a stumbling block.
Because he refused to expand the ongoing Vietnam War, which greatly displeased many Military-industrial groups, who believed Kennedy was blocking their financial path.
Today, Kennedy actually declared war on the Soviets?
Some Military representatives also understood that if Kennedy didn't take a strong stance on the Soviet matter, it could easily affect his authority as President.
But no matter what, Kennedy's tough stance and double-standard remarks still earned him a lot of goodwill in the Military and established his prestige within the government.
A leader who dares to fight always commands respect.
So, although many people raised objections, Kennedy's proposal was still passed.
That night, Kennedy delivered a television address, stating his tough stance and announcing that if the Soviets did not withdraw the missiles, Cuba would be blockaded by sea tomorrow.
This added fuel to the already boiling World public opinion.
Kennedy's reaction was unexpected by the outside World, including the Soviets.
"General Volkov, didn't you say Kennedy was just an opportunistic playboy? Why has it come to this?"
Facing the committee's questioning, General Volkov was prepared. He said, according to the lines Shaw had given him, "If the United States sends warships to Cuba, we must respond with equally strong action, otherwise, no one will fear us anymore!"
But the Soviet committee members were very hesitant.
"Let's wait and see the United States' actual reaction before making a decision!"
On the 18th, United States warships confronted Cuba at its doorstep.
The World underwent sudden changes, seemingly poised to begin its third season.
And Vought Corporation, due to continuously exposing a large amount of exclusive first-hand news, had already become a World-renowned media company.
However, Fang Yuan suddenly noticed something was amiss at this time.
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