American Scandal King

Chapter 87: Surrender (Part )
In the room, Ian was still leisurely analyzing, "Besides the money, there are other benefits. For example, you'll become celebrities! You'll get lots of interviews, and each one will bring in some income. Plus, I can help you get into the film and television industry and become actors. You'll become famous and give speeches everywhere. You'll talk about the bad things you've done. Of course, the ending must be that you've come to your senses and are determined to start a new life."

He looked at the three people and said seriously, "Three young people came here from Italy, determined to turn over a new leaf, and use their experiences to write a legendary American life! This is the quintessential American dream!"

The three of them were silent at the same time.

After a while, Gan Lun said, "Sounds good?"

Freckles Face shook his head: "I don't really trust him. What if he doesn't do it?"

Lyle nodded. "Yes, if he breaks his promise, we're done. I think kidnapping him is the best option. We're good at that. Isn't there a famous saying that goes, 'Don't make money beyond your means?'"

Ian laughed, you know this?
Lyle pointed his gun at Ian: "If I were you, I would choose to default on the debt."

Ian was very calm, as he had already turned off the safety of the other person's gun.

He said, "No, you are just afraid that I will lie to you. But I have enough reasons not to lie to you."

The three of them listened attentively.

Ian said, "You know I'm the owner of a major media outlet. I own the Los Angeles Herald and WND. For me, this has several advantages. First, I can get breaking news. I was the one who found you and convinced you. I've played a role in your transformation. And from this piece of news alone, I'll earn more than $200,000, not to mention I'll be even more respected."

Everyone nodded in agreement, this was true.

Ian continued, "Then there's the book. It will be serialized in the Pioneer, and I can make more money than you."

The Palos bank robbery drive-by was so sensational that it would be a huge waste not to convert it into increased sales for the Herald.

Newspapers and news websites are different. They cannot publish videos, but they can dig deep into people’s hearts and tell stories about people.

This is something that TV stations and news websites find difficult to do.

So the best opportunity was to take advantage of this, do an in-depth study of the bank robbers, and then publish it in the newspaper like a novel serial.

Back then, Jin Yong used novels to boost the sales of Ming Pao.

Now Ian is using the real-life robber interviews to increase newspaper sales - and it's a long serial, turning the highest sales into the average daily sales!
This is an unsolvable conspiracy, but it is also a manifestation of Ian's business talent - CBS will believe that Ian is a capable businessman, not just a talented reporter.

Freckled Face blurted out: "Then you gave too little."

Gan Lun was speechless: "We haven't promised him yet."

The three of them put down their guns and looked at Ian seriously like elementary school students, their eyes full of anticipation.

Ian Carr's cake is so delicious!!!
Ian continued, "After you surrender, I'll hire a lawyer to help you with the lawsuit. The cost will be substantial, but it's worth it to me. This lawsuit itself will be high-profile news, and most importantly, it's more enduring than regular news. It can be continuously explored and reported on, and I'm the only one who can report on and interview you exclusively! The Palos Bank robbery has already brought me two hot news stories, and your surrender will bring another one to my website and newspaper! My readers and I have a five-hot bet, and you've already secured three of them. I only have one left to complete the bet. I want to do it by the end of June. I'll become the most famous businessman in America, complete the bet six months early, and beat the Los Angeles Times! This will bring me so much, so why would I refuse to pay?"

This time, the three young men said in unison: "Then what you gave is indeed too little!"

Ian was also happy.

Yes, that's your attitude.

Being willing to bargain is a good thing.

Ian laughed and said, "Although I earn a lot, I also spend a lot. To bail you out, shorten your sentences, or even grant you amnesty, I need to hire the best lawyers. The legal fees alone may cost millions."

The three of them cursed together: "Fuck! They can steal more than us!"

Ian said, "Don't worry about how long I'll keep you in jail. Remember when I said I'd let you do TV interviews and act as actors? You can't do that in jail. You can only do that once you're out. So, for my own money, I won't keep you in jail for too long. I expect the best-case scenario is that you might be sentenced to three years, but at most you'll be pardoned in one year."

He looked at the three of them. "Just one year in jail, and when you get out, you'll be successful and famous. Every one of you will be a millionaire, legally! Oh, and I'm still looking for a prison contract. If you're lucky, I'll let you into my prison. If you do, I'll make sure you're so comfortable you won't want to leave... Of course, I can't guarantee that, and I don't think you'll be able to catch up with this wave of bonuses, but I can still take care of you in prison... You can be the bosses in there!"

A fiery expression appeared in the eyes of the three people at the same time.

Seeing that they were indeed interested, Ian slowly opened the bag he was carrying, took out three contracts and handed them to them, saying, "Sign this contract, and you will be my employees. I will support you!"

The three of them looked at each other and finally nodded.

Lyle asked, "What should we do with the stolen money?"

Ian replied: "That has to be returned."

Gan Lun was very reluctant: "We have already spent a lot."

"How much did it cost?"

"Twenty...fifteen...fifty thousand." Looking at Ian's sharp eyes, Gan Lun could only regret that he was too slow to spend money. Ian said, "I'll make up the fifty thousand for you. If you don't pay it back, you'll be in jail longer, which will affect your chances of making big money."

The three finally decided to accept it.

They signed their names swiftly. Gan Lun looked at Bridson and asked, "What about him?"

"He doesn't need it," Ian replied. "It's just three of us. The driver couldn't be found, and you don't know him, so we found him on the spur of the moment. That's it!"

Lyle grinned at Bridson. "Then you won't get rich."

Brydeson snorted. "Mr. Ian asked me to be his driver. The salary is good, and most importantly, I won't have to go to jail."

The three of them looked at each other and said in unison: "This is a necessary sacrifice!"

They stood up and said, "Let's go?"

"Where to?" Ian asked.

"Go and turn yourself in!" Gan Lun replied, "Didn't you say you would?"

"No, no, no, don't worry!" Ian said hurriedly, "Didn't you see I brought a camera?"

The three of them were puzzled.

Ian said, "The content of our previous conversation cannot be disclosed. We need to re-record it. I will persuade you, and you must tell me about the unfair treatment you have suffered... You have suffered, right?"

The three nodded: "Of course!"

Ian smiled: "Then say it. School violence, racism, sexism, and everything."

Freckled Face blurted out: "I'm not discriminated against. I'm white. It's us who discriminate and oppress others!"

Ian was speechless.

He looked at her freckled face carefully. "If you want to publish a book, you'll need tragic experiences and a turbulent life! Don't worry, I've already arranged everything. Now tell me everything about you, and I'll help you make some adjustments. This information will become the background of your new life, the capital for your book sales, and also the evidence for a lenient sentence in court."

The three of them were delighted at the same time!

You are right, we are not assholes, it is this society and this world that are assholes!
Freckled Face asked, "Do you need me to be sodomized?"

Everyone: "..."

Finally, Ian said, "We'll discuss the details later."

So next, Ian taught them how to weave a new past based on their own life experiences, how to mix truth with falsehood, and how to find truth within falsehood...

After making them memorize all the information about their life stories, Ian redesigned the negotiation plot.

This time, the content has changed.

Ian spoke to them with a righteous look on his face, persuading them to lay down their weapons and surrender immediately, while the three young men began to tearfully describe the dark side of society.

It was truly a well-acted show.

"Click! Do it again. Be more excited, your hands a little shaky, and act more realistically! Safety off, finger on the trigger, aim at my face, and speak firmly."

"Crack! One more time, pessimism, despair, hysteria..."

"Fuck, don't pull the trigger! You're taking it too far, idiot! Luckily the safety was off, you almost blew my head off!"

In the cabin, Ian acted like a director, instructing them on how to cooperate with him, and a "real-time interview" unfolded.

Brydeson, who was standing guard at the door, watched this scene and found it inexplicably funny.

Is this the boss who scared Kreps to death?

Not only does he have terrifying methods of killing, he also has calculations that make people's scalps tingle.

Well, it would be fun to be his driver.

(End of this chapter)