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Chapter 4332

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The method to deal with this kind of person is also very simple. The best method is "counter-questioning". However, the method of counter-questioning also needs to be divided into strangers and acquaintances.

If you don't have any friendship with this person, or just say a few words, then in the face of their inquiry "Why don't you do this or that", you only need to answer: "How did you find out? Paying so much attention to me?"

It sounds a bit sarcastic, but in reality, this is pulling the topic to oneself, expressing that "you have invested too much attention in me, this is your problem". Because the two of us were not that familiar in the first place, but you can notice what daily necessities I changed in the first time, this is clearly an inappropriate attention, equivalent to pointing out the other party's mistake, and at this time, it is the other party who needs to explain.

This kind of counter-questioning is actually very difficult to answer. If he affirms it, it seems to be affirming your charm, after all, even a person who is not very familiar pays so much attention, even noticing such a small thing as changing daily necessities, which just shows that you are valued enough; but if he denies it, it will appear a bit guilty, after all, he can notice some small details, but insists on saying he didn't pay attention, as if he did something bad and deliberately cleared the relationship, and neither side is pleasing.

And for acquaintances, or the inquiry of people with better relationships, you can counter-question: "Don't you usually do this or that?"

Note, it is not an attacking counter-question, but very natural. For example, take the matter of riding a bike to work, if you usually take the bus, but today you choose to ride a bike, people ask you: "Why did you ride a bike today?" You only need to answer: "Yes, don't you usually ride a bike?"

Basically, by this time, everyone will start talking to themselves. For example, some say they can't ride, some say riding is too troublesome, some say the commuting method they take has what benefits.

If you look carefully, you will find that it is an irrelevant answer, after all, people ask you why you suddenly changed today, you not only didn't answer, but also made another assumption, letting others explain. However, this can naturally change the topic, shifting everyone's attention from "you" to "riding a bike" itself, which can easily unload the pressure.

This is also a good way to avoid other people's questions. No matter what question others ask, you can use this trick. For example, "Have you eaten?", you can counter-question: "What did you eat for lunch?" It seems to be talking about the same thing, but in reality, the focus has changed from "you" to "eating" itself. It sounds not abrupt, and can avoid answering questions.

Conversely, it can also be used to avoid others escaping questions. Once you suddenly find that the topic has changed from the person you are targeting to a certain thing, it means someone is changing the topic. At this time, absolutely do not follow him to change the topic, directly grab that person himself and attack fiercely. Don't care what opinions others have on that thing, only emphasize that person's attitude on this thing.

In short, social struggle is always a zero-sum game. If you don't want to consume your own emotions, you have to consume other people's. If you don't consume other people's emotions, he will definitely find a way to consume yours. Then everyone can only rely on their own skills, first thicken their own heart defense, and then kick the good leg of the cripple fiercely. As long as you can consume the other party's energy, you will be quiet.

Schiller also roughly understood what Lois wanted to do. In fact, it's simple: Superman is a bit too popular now, which is not a good thing for him.

It sounds a bit absurd, but if a person is both powerful and subjective, then no matter what happens to him, the discussion will be explosive.

It can even be said that a person who is strong enough and independent enough is always feared. Whether it is jealousy or suspicion, in short, the general public will definitely not be completely fond of such a person, because they will feel that such a person is out of social control.

Ordinary people build society with the purpose of huddling together for warmth, but sometimes it is also to control certain people who are too powerful, let them be bound in the collective, partially kidnap them, and make contributions to society. But if a person is strong enough, but sociality is weak, people will feel that they cannot control him by social rules, and then feel that such a person is a danger to society.

Then conversely, if a person is strong, but sociality is also strong, for example, has a family and children, has the same hobbies as ordinary people, and has things they want very much in this society, even if it is very vulgar fame and wealth, everyone will feel very at ease, because they need this society, then naturally they will not do excessive things that harm society.

And Superman, in people's understanding before, was obviously the kind of person who was strong and had no sociality. Everyone doesn't know where he came from, doesn't know if he has relatives and friends, doesn't know what he likes, and what he wants to pursue by joining human society.

So, if his true identity is announced one day, it will definitely explode. People will feel, no wonder your sociality is so weak, it turns out you don't belong here at all, you are an outsider, then we can't trust you even more.

For ordinary people, this is the most normal idea, because they rely on this idea to form a society and develop it into what it is today. This is the original instinct that ordinary people rely on for survival, and it cannot be denied just because Superman actually has no bad intentions, because, in the long river of human development, this vigilance has also helped human society survive several disasters.

Then in this case, the best way is to strengthen Superman's sociality. Make people feel that he also has concerns, he also has weaknesses, he wants to continue to live in this society, rather than being fearless, and can blow up the Earth anytime, anywhere.

And what Lois wants is even more extreme. She wants to weaken Superman's subjectivity, or in the public opinion field, label Superman as an accessory to someone else.

Even Schiller has to admit that this idea is quite bold. That is Superman, this person is destined to be born as the protagonist, and as a result, now you want to turn him into someone's accessory, which is not ordinary difficult.

However, this will be quite effective. Even if he is labeled as such for a period of time, things related to him will not be valued too much. It has been said before that when a person is regarded as an accessory, people will not pay too much attention to him.

And if you want Superman to be labeled as an accessory, then there must be another person who is closely related to him and makes a bigger move than him for a period of time.

This is another version of the window theory. Superman's background might be worth discussing, but if there is another more explosive news, then whether he is a human or an alien is not that important.

"I don't believe the military will have such news sensitivity, they have made enough jokes. I bet they can't react. My plan can succeed."

"Okay, madam, your wisdom amazes me. Then what can I do for you?"

Lois took a paper bag wrapped in cash directly from her bag, put it on the table, and then said: "I need a little poison, the kind of drug that is very mild in toxicity but can cause great adverse reactions. It is best not to leave any sequelae."

Schiller revealed an understanding expression and then said: "No problem. However, do you think it is worth it?"

Lois really thought about it seriously and then said: "Back then, I was also a newcomer with a reporter's dream. I felt that I could speak out for justice and ask for the people. But over the years, I haven't done many good things and haven't made any real contributions to this society. Even if it is to realize a dream of my own back then, I want to protect Superman. I believe he won't let me down."

These words were slightly beyond Schiller's expectations. He originally thought Lois would talk about her feelings for Clark, but after thinking about it, he understood. Lois is a person whose subjectivity breaks through the sky, not some love-brained person. She is doing these things now, more for herself. It seems that if Clark wants to move her, he must do better.

That night, it snowed in Metropolis. A car drove to the front of the apartment, Lois opened the car door and walked down, turned back to take things from the car, and walked into the apartment corridor. From afar, she saw her mailbox lit up. She walked over and opened the mailbox door, poked her head in to look, and then touched a small paper bag from inside.

Behind the small paper bag, there was also an instruction manual, which detailed the ingredients and usage. Lois took out her phone, dialed a number, and then said: "Hello? Dr. Dean? I have something here that I want to send to your laboratory for testing. Yes, evidence found in a certain case. Okay, I will send it over tomorrow."

At noon the next day, Lois, sitting in the office, opened the packaging of the sandwich while looking at the test report on the side, and then ate while calling the other side and saying: "Happy Dog, you damn bastard, how have you been recently? Still inhaling the exhaust of that cheating singer?"

"Okay, I don't have time to listen to your rambling here. Call your brothers, wait on the roof of the building on the street west of the Metropolis Museum tomorrow noon..." Lois turned the pen in her hand and said, "Rest assured, it's definitely big news. Do you know Superman?"

"Of course, of course it's gossip news, otherwise why would I find you? You just need to set up the camera, shoot his movements and expressions in all directions without dead angles, and I guarantee you will make a lot of money."

At noon the next day, Lois drove to the vicinity of the Metropolis Museum. This is the city center, even at noon, the traffic is very dense. She looked around on the street, looked up, and saw a shorter apartment building, with a black head poking out of the roof, next to several long-focus lens barrels. Lois gave them a thumbs up.

But just at this time, a change occurred. A terrible monster descended over Metropolis. Just when the group on the roof was about to run away, Lois picked up her phone and shouted: "Happy Dog! If you dare to run, I will send the evidence of your cheating to your gangster father-in-law! See if he will peel off a layer of your skin!!!"

Lois roared while observing the situation in the sky, and found that Superman fell several times. Her breathing was also a bit rapid. However, soon, Superman turned defeat into victory. Lois hurriedly turned back and ran to the point she had just observed.

Coincidentally, a group of police came at this time. Lois hurriedly hung up her work card, picked up the camera, walked up and chatted with them. The police in Metropolis basically knew her, and the other party also wanted to ask her for a few accident photos so that they could go back and write a report. Lois talked happily with them.

Just at this time, Clark appeared on the street. Lois pretended to have just discovered him and rushed over, rushing directly into his arms.

Of course, as soon as she looked up, she saw the very prominent white eyeballs on the black head upstairs, and the other party was obviously about to stare out of his eyes.

However, this group of paparazzi is also professional. Shock is shock, but the shutter was pressed loudly. Fortunately, there were some other reporters shooting on the side, which did not attract Clark's attention.

Then, Lois led Clark back to her studio. She sat down in front of the computer, looked at the glass of water next to her, but her tone was still very stable, and she began to talk about how to help Clark stabilize the public opinion situation.

She first took a sip of water, but after a few seconds, there was no reaction. Lois sighed in her heart, and could only take another big sip, which made her feel nauseous and dizzy.

She immediately fell down and vomited. Seeing Clark's panicked expression, Lois had some guilt for the first time.

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