Gao Yang, wearing his exaggerated sunglasses, accepted the medal awarded to him by the mayor, a medal for his courageous behavior, along with the certificate and gold key of a New York honorary citizen. There were many citizens, many celebrities, many officials, and many journalists. Gao Yang was completely in the spotlight; the opportunity to be watched by millions might be a dream come true for many, but for Gao Yang, standing in the spotlight made him feel like having thorns on his back. Of course, no matter how much he detested or even feared fame, Gao Yang’s demeanor was impeccable. When Murphy found professionals to shape Gao Yang’s image, it was indeed modeled after a civilian hero, and unfortunately, Gao Yang only realized this last. The so-called civilian hero doesn’t mean being arrogant or bragging about one’s abilities. Gao Yang actually presented himself more like an ordinary person, one commonly seen around, but who possesses extraordinary skills and demonstrates remarkable courage at the right moment. Even the things Gao Yang said were prepared by Murphy, with limited but powerful words, and his every move was filled with charm. There were no exaggerated gestures, no annoying small actions, but he could make apt supporting gestures when delivering inspiring words. Not elegant enough, but very powerful; and very powerful, yet incredibly approachable. Gao Yang’s face was partially covered, but he used his entire body to show Americans what a hero should be like. A person’s image is composed of more than just spoken words and body language; besides these, many small details that ordinary people wouldn’t pay special attention to are also very important, such as hairstyle, clothes, shoes, or a watch on the wrist. Gao Yang wore a gray suit from a mid-to-lower-end brand, priced at 899 US Dollars. The clothing wasn’t new but wasn’t old either, fitting well, paired with a blue-and-red striped tie that looked pleasing to both the young and the elderly. ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵✦𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮✦𝓷𝓮𝓽 His leather shoes were from a well-known brand, mid-to-high-end, but not luxury; priced at 499 US Dollars in the boutique, not brand new but roughly 70% new, polished to a gleaming shine. Then there’s Gao Yang’s hairstyle; he always had short hair, but before the mayor’s audience, a hairstylist specifically trimmed his hair again. Although it remained short, even shorter now, it made Gao Yang look youthful and vigorous, importantly without looking roguish or aggressive. Gao Yang also put on some makeup, light makeup. He had a small scar on his face, left by a scalpel from a woman in the Iron Madonna in the jungles of South America. It would’ve been unnoticeable unless viewed up close with careful observation. Still, the makeup artist specially retouched it so that it was completely invisible now. The watch he wore was a Timex mechanical watch with a leather strap, considered high-end for Timex but not expensive, just over one thousand dollars. Whether or not anyone would notice, details must be perfect. That was what someone told Gao Yang during his special training before meeting the mayor. In short, Gao Yang’s image was that of a well-educated middle-class, a backbone of America, and the most important class. Then, Gao Yang found out who was responsible for training and shaping his image. This time, Murphy brought someone who had served as an image consultant for a president. During a presidential campaign, they tailored the candidate’s image, speech, and behavior, exceptionally professional, charging exorbitantly as high-end image consultants. The FBI provided training for Gao Yang on how to conceal himself, but the image consultant Murphy found was to recreate a perfect-looking Gao Yang for the public. Gao Yang didn’t know why Murphy did this, but he knew the consequences of Murphy’s approach. It would provide the gun ownership advocating middle class with a perfect standout figure, an excuse that gun advocates could use to tell opposing viewpoints to shut up. After receiving the medal, Gao Yang briefly faced a mixed interview, but he didn’t say anything significant because he was to accept an exclusive interview that evening, a live interview show that Murphy hoped he’d choose, and Morgan hoped for it as well, and most importantly, it suited the path Gao Yang was to take in America. Gao Yang was to accept an exclusive interview with Fox News, a thoroughly right-wing media, the right-wing stronghold that single-handedly challenged numerous left-wing media for years. As a hero, no matter which stance the media took, they couldn’t smear Gao Yang. Even left-leaning, gun-control supporting media like the Washington Post and NBC had to speak favorably of him, while right-wing media like Fox News and Washington Times were bound to glorify Gao Yang. The final decision to accept Fox News’ exclusive interview was particularly important because Gao Yang was a member of the National Rifle Association, whose influence in America is significant. They’re a major patron and powerful supporter of the right-wing, with interests highly aligned with Gao Yang. It would be strange if Gao Yang didn’t speak for the NRA-represented class. Originally, Gao Yang didn’t have any additional attributes, being just an ordinary person and an exceptional hero. But with the simultaneous efforts from various sides boosting his presence, especially intentionally or unintentionally, Gao Yang started gradually representing a section of people’s interests. Consequently, he naturally encountered opposition and criticism from the other side, an unavoidable outcome that Gao Yang accepted by endorsing Murphy’s decisions, thus preparing himself for the consequences such actions would bring. However, fortunately, Gao Yang’s heroic aura was too dazzling, and the opposing voices couldn’t stir up any significant waves. The consequences of Gao Yang’s fame were complex, so Murphy made a significant effort to shape Gao Yang’s image. If it weren’t for Gao Yang hiding himself so well initially, he would’ve been overwhelmed by numerous invitations. Now, there’s no need for him to say or do anything; Murphy handles everything, paving his way, and Gao Yang is pleased to see it happen. After finishing the press conference at the town hall, with just a few brief words, Gao Yang left, needing to return to rehearse his script, undergo targeted television appearance training, and prepare for dealing with possible tricky questions from hosts, ensuring he wouldn’t say anything inappropriate. In short, to be a person with many faces is not that easy.