That night, not long after Xiao Yao and Tim Haggis returned to their hotel room, the phone on them rang. Xiao Yao took out his mobile phone and looked at it, and was a little surprised to find that it was actually the phone number of the domestic party.

Although Xiao Yao doesn't like to be disturbed by business when he is on vacation, it doesn't mean that he won't answer the phone. Especially Fang is still working with him for so many years, and they are very familiar with each other, calling him at this time, there must be something wrong, so Xiao Yao immediately picked it up.

"Hey!" After the phone was connected, Xiao Yao greeted normally.

"Boss Xiao, are you still having fun in LV? What is your record in the casino?Did you win or lose?" Fang on the other side of the phone still opened his mouth with a series of questions.

"How do you know I'm in LV? How do you know I'm going to the casino?" Xiao Yao asked rhetorically.

Xiao Yao is on vacation and traveling abroad, and he must explain to his agent. However, Xiao Yao only told Fang that he was still going to the United States, and did not say which city he would go to, let alone that he was going to learn card counting and go to the casino.

"Don't you watch domestic entertainment news on the Internet when you're on vacation?" Fang still said.

"You also said it was a vacation!" Xiao Yao said, "I don't care about entertainment news when I'm not on vacation, not to mention that I'm on vacation in the United States now?"

After a pause, Xiao Yao guessed again: "Did someone see me in a Las Vegas casino, recognize me, secretly take a photo of me, post it on social media, and be found and reprinted by gossip entertainment media?"

"It's not too bad," Fang still said, "but it's not ordinary passers-by, it should be entertainment reporters in the United States, they took pictures of you entering and exiting the casino and published a news report." Anyway, you don't even watch American entertainment news in the United States?"

"I didn't see it. Xiao Yao said, "I don't have time to watch!"

"Don't you have time?" Fang still said, "Aren't you going on vacation? you won't do nothing and spend all day in the casino, right?"

"Of course not," Xiao Yao said, "but I haven't watched TV and watched the news on the Internet." ”

After Xiao Yao came to Las Vegas, he went to the casino almost all the days and part of the night, and only part of the night time was regarded as the activity time for real travel, and he really didn't have the heart to pay attention to any news, whether it was American or Chinese.

"What's the matter? Because I went to the casino, the American media gave a negative review?" Xiao Yao continued to speculate.

"The U.S. media reports are okay, basically reporting the fact that you went to the casino, and there is no subjective evaluation," Fang still said, "The main thing is that when the entertainment media in China reprint those American media reports, many of them report it as negative news, saying that you are addicted to gambling." ”

"Addicted to gambling?" Xiao Yao said, "Is it so exaggerated?"

"Let me ask you first," Fang still said, "Have you been to many casinos in LV? Every time you go to the casino, do you stay for a long time?"

At this time, Xiao Yao still had nothing to hide, and admitted: "Yes!"

"What?" Xiao Yao then asked, "These are also all said in the media reports?"

"Yes!" Fang still said, "The news that the American media reported that you went to the casino published seven or eight photos of you going in and out of different casinos. Also, the report says that you spend a lot of time in the casino. Judging from these two points, many Chinese media think that you are already addicted to gambling. ”

If there were only one or two photos in the news report, at most, Xiao Yao had been to the casino, and it might not have anything to do with addiction or something, and it wouldn't have such a big impact now. After all, Las Vegas is a world-famous gambling city, and almost everyone who comes here to play will go to the casino to experience it, and it is not a big deal for Xiao Yao to go there. But the problem is that there are too many photos in the report, and the background of each one is a different casino signboard or gate, which gives people a different feeling.

"You are a celebrity, you are a public figure, you should have a positive image for the public, but you are addicted to gambling and set a very bad example for everyone. Fang still continued, "After Huaxia reprinted the news from the American media, it spread very quickly. Many people are dissatisfied with your behavior and openly criticize you in the media and on the Internet, and now the trend of public opinion is very unfavorable to you. ”

"I'll go," Xiao Yao said with some surprise, "Do you think I'm addicted to gambling?"

Regarding the media reports that he appeared in Las Vegas and entered and exited the casino, Xiao Yao actually had a certain psychological preparation. However, in Xiao Yao's expectations, the media reported that he was in Las Vegas and had been to the casino. Las Vegas is a world-famous gambling city, and almost everyone who comes here will go to the casino to experience it, which is not a big deal. But now listening to what Fang is still saying, it seems that things are very different from his expectations.

"Of course, I'm not worried that you'll be addicted to gambling or anything like the report says," Fang still said, "but there are a lot of people who think so now." This incident is a hot news on the Chinese Internet recently, and it has a great impact. I had a meeting with several department heads at the studio and felt the need to give the public an official response. I called you today to discuss this matter with you. ”

"Understood!" Xiao Yao thought for a moment and said, "The matter of the official response is not in a hurry. I think this matter is a bit problematic, you first mobilize resources to check whether there is someone pushing this matter later, and then I will also find someone to check the sources of the American media, and then we will decide how to respond when the results are available. ”

"Is there a problem?" Fang still said, "Could it be that those photos are fake? Also, didn't you just say that you have been to a lot of casinos and stayed in casinos for a long time?"

In fact, after Huaxia's reprint report came out, a well-known PS god on the Internet came out and said that the photos in the report had not been PS processed, and Fang still asked the studio to find professional technicians to analyze it yesterday, and the conclusion reached was also a real photo. Otherwise, Fang still didn't need to discuss with Xiao Yao, and he would deal with it himself.

"There's nothing wrong with the photos, and I've done everything. Xiao Yao said, "But I suspect that those photos were not taken by entertainment reporters." ”

"Didn't you shoot it by a reporter?" Fang was still surprised.

"I'm a photographer, I've made guest appearances as reporters, I've dealt with many reporters, and I know some of the behaviors and habits of paparazzi reporters who are good at candid photography. Xiao Yao said, "I was very careful during this time, although I didn't deliberately prevent reporters from taking pictures secretly, but I also paid attention to the surrounding environment when I went out." I think it's possible that a reporter secretly took one or two photos without knowing it, but after being taken seven or eight photos, I don't think I should be unaware of it. ”

"Also," Xiao Yao continued, "I'm in the United States, not in China. I haven't been seen in the United States for more than a year, and I'm Chinese, and ordinary Americans aren't sensitive to my looks at all. During this time, I didn't wear a mask or hat on the streets in the United States, and no one recognized me. Even if the reporter is better than the average person and recognizes me, the first choice should be to try to interview me, rather than follow me for several days in a row. ”

"So, I suspect there's something going on behind it. Xiao Yao finally said, "Only by finding out who is doing the trouble and what the purpose is, can we decide how to react." ”

"Okay," Fang still agreed, "I'll arrange for someone to find out about the media reporter who originally reprinted the news from the American media." See if there's anyone behind it. ”

Fang still believes in Xiao Yao's ability to discover the paparazzi reporter who took pictures secretly, and he also agrees with the logical inconsistencies in the behavior of American reporters that Xiao Yao said later.

"Well, then we'll get in touch again!" Xiao Yao said, "Stay in touch!"

"Jan, what's wrong?" Seeing Xiao Yao hang up the phone, Tim Haggis on the side asked.

When Xiao Yao received the call, he and Tim Haggis were in the living room of the suite. When Xiao Yao and Fang were still talking, they spoke in Chinese, and Tim Haggis did not understand, but from the change in Xiao Yao's expression when he answered the phone, Tim Haggis could feel that Xiao Yao was in trouble.

"I'm in some trouble!" Xiao Yao said, "Tim, I need your help!"

Xiao Yao wants to investigate things in the United States, and the first person he wants to find is, of course, Tim Haggis next to him.

"What do you need me to do?" said Tim Haggis immediately.

"Wait a minute!" Xiao Yao swiped his mobile phone a few times, feeling that it was not very convenient, and went to the bedroom to bring a laptop and put it on the coffee table in the living room to operate.

"Here's the thing, there are some news reports in Huaxia that are not good for me," Xiao Yao said as he operated his laptop and gave Tim Haggis a brief introduction.

"Is it possible for me to report against you in the media?" said Tim Haggis strangely, "Can I, the FBI, help you?"

"Yes!" Xiao Yao said, "You don't have to worry about the affairs over there, I need you to help me investigate some American affairs with the identity and resources of an FBI agent." ”

"Investigation?" said Tim Haggis, "as long as it's not illegal, it shouldn't be a problem." What are you looking for?"

"The news about my visit to the casino reported by the Chinese media came from the American media. The first person to publish my news was this "American Entertainment Weekly," Xiao Yao moved the laptop computer in a different direction and motioned to Tim Haggis to look at the computer screen, "The key is the photos in this report! I think these photos should not have been taken by the reporter of this media, but by someone else." I hope you can help me find out where they got these pictures from!"

"These are pictures of you coming in and out of the casino. Tim Haggis reminded, "Is it possible that the casino found out that you were counting cards, so they sent someone to secretly take these photos and send them to the media, in order to create public opinion against you, so that you can go back to China and stop going to their casino?"

"I've thought about it and think it's possible, but it's not likely. Xiao Yao said, "The casino's blacklisting of gamblers is their own decision, and they don't need substantial evidence." If they think I'm counting cards, they can just blacklist me and make all the dealers at the 21 table refuse to serve me, there's no need to go through such trouble!"

"Okay, I'll find someone to check it out for you!" Tim Haggis pulled out his phone.

"Wait, there's one more thing!" Xiao Yao said.

"What's the matter?" asked Tim Haggis.

"Remember what I told you on the phone when I called you to come to Las Vegas?" Xiao Yao asked.

"You got in trouble with a couple of locals, and then you beat them up?" said Tim Haggis, "of course I remember!"

"Just remember," Xiao Yao said, "I originally didn't want to pay attention to those people, but since I asked you to help investigate, you can also find out who those people are by the way!"

"We have the names of the media, the names of the reporters who have signed the report, and we know who to check and how to check them," said Tim Haggis, "but didn't the people who were bothering you that day say they would leave after the fight?

"Nope. Xiao Yao said, "However, with your FBI ability, you can't find out who is the other party's appearance? That day, the incident happened on the street, and there was surveillance on the side of the road, and you can know the appearance of those people by adjusting the monitoring at that time." In case the surveillance doesn't capture the face, I can also sketch you and draw what they look like!"

"Sketch?" said Tim Haggis, "I remember." Back then, I heard my old boss Hal say that the sketch of Mary you helped us draw can be directly put into the computer for comparison. Since that's the case, then you can just sketch me, lest I go to the local police station for surveillance. ”

"Okay!" Xiao Yao nodded.

"Then you can draw, I'll find someone to help find out the source of the photo first. Tim Haggis picked up his phone and dialed.

The phone was connected, and Tim Haggis looked at the computer screen in front of him and said, "Hey, Hans, I need you to do me a favor!" "American Entertainment Weekly" reported a news that Chinese star Jan Shaw had been in and out of the LV casino many times, and the reporter named Ryan Fletcher was named. I suspect that the photo published in this news was not taken by a reporter from this outlet, and I would like to know where the photo came from. Why? Private matter, help a friend! Ha, of course it's him! Okay, I have a chance to introduce you to each other! As soon as possible, contact me as soon as I have any news, thank you!"

"How do you feel like there's something about me?" Xiao Yao looked at him and smiled after Tim Haggis hung up the phone.

"New York airport hijackings, fashion week robberies and kidnappings, you're very popular among American police officers!" said Tim Haggis, "and there are a lot of people who want to know you." ”

"So, in fact, I don't need to ask you for help, just go to that Hans?" Xiao Yao said with a smile.

"Yes, Hans won't refuse to help you, but only if you know Hans. Tim Haggis pouted, "Okay, let's sketch quickly, I'll take a picture and send it to someone later." ”

"OK!" Xiao Yao raised his hand, found a pen and paper, and sketched.

About ten minutes later, Xiao Yao's first sketch was completed. Xiao Yao then drew the second one, and Tim Haggis took the first one to be photographed.

"Wait," Tim Haggis suddenly stopped Xiao Yao, holding up the sketch and asked, "Is this guy the one who did it with you?"

"Yes," Xiao Yao nodded, "Among the four people, he is the tallest and strongest, and his movements look a bit professional. Why, do you know?"

Those who have worked with themselves are of course more impressed. Xiao Yao's first sketch was the black vest.

"It should be!" nodded Tim Haggis, "he's a professional fighter nicknamed Tiger." I watched him fight in Los Angeles. ”

Looking at the avatar alone, Tim Haggis just feels familiar, and he can't confirm it yet. But in order to make it easier for others to inquire, Xiao Yao wrote his approximate height, skin color, hair color, eye color and other characteristics next to the portrait. Taken together, Tim Haggis thinks that's pretty much it.

"Professional fighters?" Xiao Yao threw down the pen and paper, "That should be easy to check, and others don't need to draw, right?"

"No, I'm sure I'll be able to find him. Tim Haggis nodded and picked up his phone. /3_3635/