Chapter 51: Something Has Changed
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Returning to S.H.I.E.L.D. is indeed a very attractive thing for Grant, after all, he spent his most important years in it, and he also found a sense of belonging in it that he had lost for nearly ten years, and he also met some unforgettable people in it. But attraction is attraction, and he will not lose his mind, even if the "lobbyist" is his teacher.
"Who do you represent, Coulson?" Looking into the other person's eyes, he asked seriously, "Also, what do I need to give?" ”
After a few years of being bullied in an orphanage, he has developed a big heart and an optimistic attitude, and a solemn and serious expression rarely appears on Grant's face. But now it does. For the fresh appearance of the disciple, Coulson also looked at it for a while. Then he spoke slowly.
It's just that he didn't immediately answer the two questions asked by Grant.
"Director Fury has a big, big-pictured plan, and it was inspired by the world's first superhero -- you know who it ......."
"Of course I know who it is, you've told me, well, thousands of times. It's hard to imagine that you would be so adored by him in this business. Rolling his eyes, Grant interrupted the other man, "Wait, found Captain America?" ”
"Not yet, but will find it. What I admire is not the super ability of the American team, let alone the super soldier serum, but the person, his qualities. It seems that you haven't been able to appreciate this yet. In the future, if I have the chance, I will introduce you to him, and then you will know how I feel. Also, don't interrupt again, let me finish. ”
Grant made a "you continue" gesture, and Coulson withdrew his star.
"Director Fury has always had a big plan that has to do with the security of all humanity and the continuation of the race." Coulson's opening was a big event, and Grant was stunned when he heard it, "With the emergence of more and more superpowers now, Spider-Man in New York, Hulk in the military, etc., Fury's plan has mature prerequisites." So I was appointed head of a secret program. This secret project is an ancillary project of Fury's plan. For the time being, only Director Fury and I know about it, I can't tell you the details, in fact, I don't know the specifics of the project yet, after all, I'm an agent, not a scientist. What I can tell you is that the main purpose of this project is to save the lives of certain special personnel in times of need, and I think this project would have been better if there were superpowered humans involved. You can be a reference object and become a part of the project. ”
Speaking of this, Coulson paused, and then looked Grant in the eyes: "I think this is your chance to return to S.H.I.E.L.D." ”
"So you're saying this on your own behalf." After a moment of silence, Grant said, "Fury doesn't know what you're thinking, is it?" ”
There is no need for Coulson to deny this kind of thing: "Yes, he doesn't know. ”
"I don't think that's going to work." Grant shook his head, "Even if I did join the project and contribute to its success, as you said, I would still be studied and dissected after that. Those people will never give up if they can't replicate my accident for a day. You know that better than I do, Coulson. ”
"Yes, you're right." Coulson's voice became very low, "It cannot be denied that there are such people within S.H.I.E.L.D., and even Director Fury cannot control everything. But we can do it another way. Change your name, change your identity, and quietly join a project group that few people know about and almost all of them are Fury's direct subordinates. You can give advice and contribute as a superpowered human. As for the rest, leave it to me. ”
"It's cheating! Are you sure you're really Coulson and not someone who can change your appearance? These words simply don't sound like they come out of your mouth. What has changed? ”
Surprised to see Coulson say such a paragraph, and then Grant's expression suddenly became cold: "I can only say nothing about this matter." I'm sorry. ”
Faced with Grant's instantaneous transformation, Coulson laughed instead.
"Don't be sorry. I've achieved what I wanted to achieve this time. "You ask what has changed, and I have changed." And to my delight, you haven't changed. ”
"What do you mean?" Grant couldn't keep his cold expression any longer, and asked with a puzzled expression.
"I'm not here to recruit you. Like you said, that's not my style. Coulson still smiled, "I'm here to see you in person and to determine if you're still the same person you used to be." Now I have a satisfactory answer. ”
Grant: That's helpless.
"Well, you win." He also looked into Coulson's eyes, "What are you going to do if I just agreed to your recruitment?" ”
"Do what I need to do."
"I felt cheated. In that case......" Grant's eyes suddenly showed a fierce look, "then you will pay for this meal!" ”
"How...... Wait for me a moment. ”
At that moment, Coulson's phone rang.
"Yes...... Good...... What the?! …… oK…… I'll get there. ”
After hanging up, Coulson shook his phone at Grant: "It seems that you can only pay for this meal, and I will invite you for the next meal." ”
With that, he walked out. I can see that what I said on the phone just now is a bit urgent. Still, Grant stopped him.
Of course, I don't have to make the other party pay.
"Coulson, watch out inside S.H.I.E.L.D."
Grant thought that Coulson would only stop for a second or two, but he didn't expect the other party to return to his seat directly.
"What do you say? What do you know? Tell me, I have five minutes left. Glancing at his watch, Coulson said with a serious face.
For Coulson, there are only a few things in this world that can be compared to S.H.I.E.L.D., so it is not difficult to understand his concern and eagerness. Grant somewhat regretted the timing of his remarks. But for now, I can only go on.
So he told Coulson about the Winter Soldiers, and about his previous experience at that secret base in the Kingdom of Bahrain. He didn't mention how he escaped, but he highlighted the similarities between the two locations and S.H.I.E.L.D. Including highly similar technology, almost identical standard equipment, etc. He also talked about Rena's words, especially the one that "they know a lot more about S.H.I.E.L.D. secrets than you, a former Level 5 agent", and the mysterious "him".
"I'll take notice."
What Grant said was indeed suspicious, so Coulson's eyebrows were furrowed almost together. But after all, there is no conclusive evidence, and there is only so much Coulson can do. In addition, he could hear that Grant was hiding something.
"This place in Bahrain always breaks my heart." Coulson glanced at Grant and said, "What did those people take from you over there?" ”
"A lot of blood." There was silence for several seconds before Grant spoke in a deep voice, "And my superpowers." ”