American Gossip King

Chapter 38 The Abnormal Changes in the Left Eye

As Ian said, the promise from the Los Angeles Herald to its clients caused an instant sensation.

Countless people were astonished.

Has Ian Carl gone mad?

Does he really think he can keep getting so many big scoops?

"This is the most outrageous business plan I've ever heard. Ian Carl is betting his entire company on sales."

"He won't succeed; he'll get cocky after a few reports."

"He will lose this bet, like a shooting star streaking across the sky."

"Our best memory of him is that of a decent journalist-boss who ultimately ruined everything because of his arrogance."

"He'll go bankrupt!"

Comments from various quarters instantly made the incident a sensation.

Ian Carl's name resounded once again, and the name of the Herald also spread again.

Kate called him specifically because she was worried that she might have accidentally let something slip again, causing Ian to get into trouble again—Lili Marta was already suspicious of her because of this.

Ian offered her words of comfort, assuring her that it was none of her business, and then made a good impression on Kate the next day, which put Kate at ease.

With Kate's help to relieve stress, Ian no longer has to go out with his hands in his pockets every day.

On the other hand, following Ian's instructions, Ron Lloyd contacted a large number of sales companies to help them promote the Los Angeles Herald.

With the help of the Los Angeles Herald's exclusive news, Ian Carr's name, and that crazy bet, the Los Angeles Herald's subscriptions skyrocketed... which means its future floor will soon surpass its past peak!

At the same time, Ian also tested the improvement in his eyes.

While news obtained by other reporters based on leads he provided could indeed lead to improvements, the improvement was very weak.

Furthermore, the enhancement effect brought by high-quality ingredients is completely different from that brought by ordinary ingredients.

The 300,000 units sold from the accumulation of ordinary ingredients cannot compare to the effect of 100,000 units sold from a single high-potency ingredient.

Gossip news is generally abundant but low in quality, especially in places like the United States. While it may attract attention, it never quite has enough explosive impact.

Nevertheless, Ian's left eye has been upgraded again—because he is in Hollywood, most of the news about Ian is currently gossip, which is worth 300,000 but not as much as your 100,000, but it is worth 500,000.

Therefore, Ian's right eye experienced explosive growth, while his left eye experienced steady growth, corresponding to the upper and lower limits of sales.

Good.

He glanced in the mirror.

The left eye has reached 600 points, and the third copy opportunity has been activated.

This surprised Ian, because the second copy ability was unlocked at 334 points. Logically, one should be unlocked for every third of the progress, i.e., 334, 667. As for whether it was unlocked at 999 or 1000 points or directly advanced, he didn't know.

So why is it being unlocked ahead of schedule now, at level 600?

The right eye's progress is 876 points, and the burning torch brings a powerful effect!

Now I can also replicate a skill.

boxing?

No.

What's truly important in boxing isn't technique, but rather physical fitness and the instinctive reactions developed through long-term training.

Shooting might be better.

With that in mind, Ian immediately booked a shooting instructor.

One day later.

Ian left amidst the astonished gaze of his shooting coach, who kept exclaiming, "You're a genius, Mr. Carl! You should continue your shooting training; maybe one day you can compete in the Olympics!"

"Then you'll be disappointed to find that my genius is only in its early stages," Ian muttered.

The left eye granted it three copying abilities, but all were only at a rudimentary stage.

How can I upgrade the copied capabilities?

Ian has not yet received an answer.

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In a luxurious room at the Hilda Hotel, Ian and Kate Beckinsale were locked in a passionate embrace.

Stroking his smooth back, Kate's eyes were filled with a hazy, passionate light: "I think I've fallen in love with you, Ian!"

During this time together, Kate felt more and more that she couldn't live without Ian.

Ian greedily suckled at Kate, whispering, "Why do you say that?"

"Because you're a madman, a terrible madman. Only you could do something like that." Kate stared blankly at Ian.

Kate's feelings for Ian changed dramatically, from initial resistance to mad infatuation.

Now she has no doubt that Ian can do everything he says he can; she just hopes that Ian won't get tired of her so quickly.

Therefore, she tried her best to perform and fully showcase her beauty.

She murmured, "Don't leave me, Ian."

Ian smiled and gently admired the beauty: "I won't do that... although I'm sorry I can't give you any more promises."

I, too, once longed for love.

However, having lived two lives and now aged a combined sixty, Ian had long since given up on all his illusory pursuits.

If I could, Ian would also like to be as youthful and innocent as he once was!

Unfortunately, it's ultimately impossible.

Kate's eyes were unfocused: "I know, if you can't love me, then promise me you won't love anyone else, okay?"

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Ian held that soft, yielding hand, his voice gentle: "My life choices are violence, lust, money, and the power I might have in the future... Life's path is so crowded, needs so numerous, that something as delicate and beautiful as love can't compete with them. Yes, I can promise you that. What I can't give you, I won't give to anyone else."

Kate smiled contentedly.

She looked at Ian with dreamy, beautiful eyes: "Then I feel much better."

She lightly licked Ian, her allure boundless: "At least for now, you belong to me. It's all your fault that I can't love any other man... Come on, baby!"

"Of course, honey! I've been trying my best, and I hope this will make you think more highly of me."

Ian smiled and reached his hands behind Kate's back.

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Today is the weekend.

Ian drove to Montecito.

This is the second most affluent residential area in Los Angeles after Beverly Hills. It boasts a beautiful environment, is located near the ocean, and is filled with mansion-style luxury homes.

As night falls, the dazzling lights of Montecito obscure the bright moonlight, and artificial light triumphs over nature, transforming the place into a magnificent sea of ​​neon lights.

Luxury cars could be seen driving around the long street, and every now and then one could hear unrestrained laughter, soaring through the sky with a carefree attitude.

Upon arriving at a villa in Montecito, the bodyguard checked Ian's identity, gave him a strange look, and then let him pass.

Upon entering the gate, a group of men and women were sitting in the spacious villa hall, drinking champagne and chatting.

They were dressed in magnificent attire, beautiful music filled the living room, and servants attended to them.

Not far away, Senator Brand was standing by a bar, talking to some strangers.

Seeing Ian come in, he smiled and waved to Ian: "Hey, Ian, come over here."

Ian walked over and said, "Hello, Your Excellency, it's a pleasure to attend your banquet."

The two were chatting casually.

Ian sipped his drink and asked slowly, "Will you continue running for city council?"

"Of course. Why?" Brand looked at him in confusion.

Ian put down his glass. "I heard your rival is Cooperland?"

Brand gave a soft "hmm".

Cooper was a union representative at the Ford factory and a prominent figure in Los Angeles representing the interests of the working class.

City councilors do not need to belong to any party; anyone can run for office. Therefore, whoever has the highest reputation has a better chance of success. Union representatives, as representatives of the public's welfare, are more likely to gain support, and this is also a common path to advancement.

Since city council elections in the United States are held by district, it is no secret that Brand's opponent this time is Cooperland.

Ian had already said, "I can help you take care of him."

(End of this chapter)