Chapter 399: IQ and acting skills are offline
Yi Xiao Yao felt that the image was too positive and would make people very tired, so he never thought of shaping himself into a perfect, omnipotent superhero image. Whether it was catching thieves on the subway or what he did during the earthquake rescue in Wuyou County, he never took the initiative to accept interviews with the media to publicize his deeds. This is true in China, let alone in the United States.
Xiao Yao plans to go to the casinos in the United States with three math geniuses he met at the Olympiad Winter Camp to "sweep". According to the agreed division of labor, the three guys who have been admitted to MIT are responsible for establishing the mathematical model of card counting, and when the model is made and implemented in the casino, Xiao Yao will participate in it. At present, Xiao Yao can't help those three guys, so he wants to make some preparations in advance as much as possible in other aspects.
Although using mathematical methods to count cards in this world is not against the rules of casinos, let alone illegal, few casino owners are fuel-efficient lamps, and most of their identity backgrounds are more complicated. Winning too much money in a casino like that will inevitably provoke some difficult characters. Xiao Yao has no opportunity or intention to contact the underworld figures in the United States, so it is necessary to have a good relationship with the police in the United States.
Although the pressure of public opinion on the US police is inseparable from Xiao Yao, it is not caused by him subjectively. At this time, he took the initiative to give all the credit to the police to help the American police improve their image, which could not only weaken his own image, but also gain the favor of the American police under the pressure of public opinion. In the future, when something happens in the United States, it will be much easier to seek police protection or ask the police to come forward and mediate with underworld figures.
Therefore, when discussing the official statement with Miss Anna Hans, who claimed to be the spokesperson of the FBI Public Relations Department, Xiao Yao was very cooperative, and she agreed to all the requests that required his cooperation on behalf of the FBI official, and even put forward some suggestions based on some public relations cases that she had seen in her previous life and the world, which also made Miss Anna Hans feel that she had just sat down and had not had time to introduce herself.
Although the image of the police is also related to Alan Haar, he is not responsible. So after Xiao Yao and Anna Hans discussed for a few minutes, Alan Howl, who felt that sitting in the interrogation room was of little use, left first and went to other interrogation rooms to find out about the confessions recorded by the suspects.
Due to the discussion of the public relations plan later, Xiao Yao took even longer to record the transcript this time than the interrogation time of several other suspects. When Xiao Yao and Anna Hans finished their discussion and came out of the interview room, he also learned some details of the case from Alan Howl, who had returned.
The interrogation of the suspects went relatively smoothly. The four suspects could not deny it, and after the interrogators laid out all the evidence, several suspects pleaded guilty relatively simply. Mary even offered to provide information about the black market buyer who bought the "blue drop" jewelry, helping the police recover the looted belongings in exchange for a reduced sentence.
The "blue water droplet" worth eight million dollars was borrowed by Daniel Ault, and although it was thrown from Yin Xi's hands, it was snatched at gunpoint in front of dozens of people, and Yin Xi's head was not to blame in any case. Xiao Yao is not interested in whether the things can be recovered, but the confession of several suspects is very good news for Xiao Yao. Because this means that several suspects are also likely to directly admit guilt during the trial stage, then the case does not need to go through heated court debates, and he does not have to testify in court as a witness, which saves a lot of trouble.
After the transcript came out, Xiao Yao and his family and friends in the reception lounge were sent back to the hotel where they lived by the FBI. In the hotel, Xiao Yao also met more friends who cared about him.
Zhao Rui, Zhou Zhihao and Pei Minyi don't talk about it, even TJ and Paul, who made movies in San Francisco, the Bay Area, Zhou Jingyi, who filmed dramas in Los Angeles, and the "Immortals" band that went to school, all took leave from the crew and school respectively and came to New York. Even Ake Robinson, who cooperated with Xiao Yao in the production and sales company of the hand-made disc, came to New York because he cared about Xiao Yao's safety.
Xiao Yao returned safely, everyone was relieved, and they were in the mood to joke. And if you want to say that you can joke with Xiao Yao right away, of course, it is still a little friend who has played with Xiao Yao since childhood.
After Xiao Yao greeted such a large group of friends and thanked them for their concern, Zhou Zhihao couldn't help but complain: "You kid called us here just to let us help Uncle Xiao and Aunt Ye carry their bags? ”
"You've got it!" Xiao Yao rolled his eyes and said, "The gangsters in the United States are all playing with guns, and the seven robbers who kidnapped me this time all have guns, two rifles, and five pistols, and before you could get close, they would have shot you a long time ago, and you, a boxer, still want to show your skills?"
"How did you come back?" Zhou Zhihao said curiously, "Didn't you fight it?"
"Of course I was rescued by the police!" Xiao Yao said. Mike and George are both big mouths, and with business partners like Ake Robinson, Xiao Yao didn't tell the truth.
"Okay, don't talk about that. Xiao Yao then said, "You want to know the specific situation, and wait for the press conference of the police to report the case." The two of you are not completely useless this time, at least our family's 10 million has been saved, and I will cover your round-trip expenses this time. Also, it's rare for you to come to the United States, where do you want to go? I'll pay for it!"
"Of course, you have to pay for the round-trip fare. Zhao Rui replied with a smile, and then said, "Wait, where do you say to play? Do you still want to stay in the United States to play? Shouldn't you go back to China right now?"
"No, I don't plan to go back to China, I'm going to stay in the U.S. for a while, maybe to other cities. Xiao Yao said, "If you have any American cities that you particularly want to go, I can take you there." ”
Now that New York Fashion Week is over, both cases are basically over. Xiao Yao, who had nothing to do, said that he should return to China immediately. But Anna Hans felt that Xiao Yao's immediate return to China now would give people the feeling that he did not trust the security of the United States and wanted to flee immediately, so Anna Hans hoped that Xiao Yao could stay in the United States for a while more when discussing the public relations plan with Xiao Yao. He doesn't necessarily have to stay in New York, but he can also go to other cities, after all, he has been in New York for more than ten days. Xiao Yao felt that there was nothing particularly urgent in the country now, so he agreed.
On the way back just now, Xiao Yao had already told his parents in the same car, Sun Tingting, Yin Xi and Fang Zhen. Now that Mary has been arrested, Xiao Yao's safety is not obviously threatened, and everyone has no objection to his decision.
"We asked for leave from the school, the vacation is limited, and we have to go back to school!" Zhao Rui said, "We are not you, the school doesn't care about you, you can ask for leave at will." ”
"Then there is no way!" Xiao Yao said.
"Damn, you guys called us here to stimulate us?" Zhao Rui and Zhou Zhihao grabbed Xiao Yao's neck together and said a few times to his chest.
The two friends flew thousands of miles to New York for themselves, and Xiao Yao didn't fight back, and let them hammer themselves a few times, which also allowed them to take the opportunity to vent.
"Okay, okay, don't make trouble!" Regarding the three of them's play, Xiao Siqi and Ye Jiaying both stood aside with a smile and watched the excitement, until Sun Tingting stepped forward to stop it, Zhao Rui and Zhou Zhihao stopped.
"Young, since you want to go to other cities, why don't you go to Nashville. It's the music mecca of America, and so is our company. You haven't been there since our company was founded. After the three of them finished laughing, Ake Robinson stepped forward and said to Xiao Yao. Because the content of the conversation did not involve privacy, considering that there were Americans next to him, Xiao Yao, Zhao Rui, and Zhou Zhihao all spoke English, and Ake Robinson heard Xiao Yao say that he was going to other cities.
"Okay. Xiao Yao smiled and nodded in agreement. For Nashville, the main birthplace of American country music, Xiao Yao really wants to feel it.
"By the way, Dad, Mom, you haven't been to the United States many times, is there any particular place you want to go?" Xiao Yao looked back at his parents and said.
"Of course your dad and I want to go somewhere related to our own industry. Ye Jiaying smiled, "We are all interested in Broadway in New York, and your father also wants to go to Nashville, and I want to go to Los Angeles to see Hollywood." ”
"No problem. Xiao Yao said, "I'm going to attend the FBI's press conference in two days, and I have to stay in New York for two more days, so you can take the opportunity to go to Broadway, and then we'll go to Nashville first, and then go to Los Angeles." ”
"The crew I'm on now is filming in Los Angeles, and if the time is right, I'll apply to the crew and take you to the crew for a tour when the time comes. Zhou Jingyi said. She heard Xiao Yao say that her mother was an actress, and she thought that she would be more interested in the American crew, so she took the initiative to invite.
"Okay, thank you then. Ye Jiaying nodded and smiled at Zhou Jingyi.
Although Ye Jiaying had never met Zhou Jingyi before, she also knew Zhou Jingyi when she heard Xiao Yao talk about the dance team in the United States and watched the video of their National Street Dance Competition. Zhou Jingyi arrived in New York earlier than TJ and Paul, and after coming, she first contacted Sun Tingting to ask about Xiao Yao's situation, and Sun Tingting also introduced her to Xiao Yao's parents. With a woman's strong sixth sense, Ye Jiaying can feel that this girl is interesting to her son. But in terms of emotional matters, Ye Jiaying is not easy to interfere with, so even if Sun Tingting is standing next to her, Ye Jiaying still politely accepts Zhou Jingyi's invitation.
"Auntie, you're welcome. Zhou Jingyi suddenly changed to Chinese and smiled at Ye Jiaying.
"Also..." Ye Jiaying paused, looked at Sun Tingting, and then looked at Sarmien Smith, who didn't speak much, and then said: "We want to go to Calabasas to visit Mrs. Smith, you have lived in someone's house for a year, since we have come to the United States and gone to Los Angeles, of course we have to visit and thank them." ”
"Okay, then we'll take a trip to Calabasas when we go to Los Angeles to visit Mrs. Smith. Xiao Yao nodded.
"Well, we've been to your house, and Mr. and Mrs. Sean have treated us well. You are also very welcome to visit our home. Dean Smith smiled and pulled out his phone and said, "I'm going to inform my mom." By the way, Jan, when are you going? We'll take a leave of absence and go home and wait for you. ”
Several of them also came to New York after taking a leave of absence from school. However, they didn't take a long vacation, and it was impossible to wait for Xiao Yao for two days in New York, go to Nashville together, and then go back to Los Angeles and Calabasas together, but it would not be much of a problem to take a temporary day off to go home after a few days. Their school is not too far from home, and if it's a weekend, they can even skip the day off.
"Tiana, are you going with you?" TJ couldn't help but ask.
"I'm not going. Sun Tingting shook her head and said, "I haven't been in class well in the past few days, and I have left a lot of homework to make up." ”
"You have a good rest in the past two days, I will accompany my uncle and aunt to Broadway, but I will not go to Nashville and Los Angeles, you can play with your uncle and aunt. Sun Tingting turned to Xiao Yao and said, "I also went to Calabasas last time, and after you went, greet Mrs. Smith and little Irene on my behalf." ”
"Oh, well. Xiao Yao hesitated, but nodded.
"Jan, you haven't answered me yet, when are you going, I'll ask my mother to make some preparations in advance. Dean Smith, holding up his phone, added.
"We just went to see it, and we didn't have to do anything in advance. Xiao Yao shook his head with a smile and said, "And I don't know when I will go." Well, I'll call you before I go. ”
"Okay. Dean Smith nodded and put away his phone, "I'll wait for your call." ”
"Oh no, my phone!" Xiao Yao suddenly shouted.
"What's wrong with your phone?" asked the crowd curiously.
"My phone was thrown away by the kidnappers. Xiao Yao said with a bitter face.
"You've been kidnapped, it's normal for your phone to be thrown away. Are the kidnappers going to let you keep your phone for the police to follow?" Sarmeon Smith finally spoke, rolling his eyes and complaining, "Just buy a new one, why be surprised?"
"But your phone is stored in your phone, and my phone is gone, so I can't call you. Xiao Yao patted his head, then turned his head and said, "Still, you help me remember their phone numbers, and I'll go out to buy a new phone in a while, and come back to save the number." ”
"Who am I? Your agent and assistant! Whether it's family, friends, or business partners, I know 99 percent of the people you know. I have everyone's phone numbers here, what phone numbers do you need to remember?" Fang still looked at Xiao Yao and said, "Why did your IQ suddenly go offline? It's a bit abnormal!"
Fang still said this, and everyone's eyes were all on Xiao Yao. Then, in addition to Ake Robinson, Zhao Rui, and Zhou Zhihao, the eyes of others glanced back and forth on Sun Tingting, Zhou Jingyi, and Sarmien Smith, intentionally or unintentionally.
"I just got rescued from the kidnappers today, and now I just came back from the FBI New York branch headquarters after recording the transcript, and I am still nervous and scared, is it normal to forget something?" Xiao Yao felt the eyes of everyone, pursed his lips a little unnaturally, and pretended to be afraid, "Oh no, I'm still a little scared now, I have to go back to my room to rest! Mom and Dad, you help me greet them, no, help me send them off. As he spoke, Xiao Yao waved his hand and turned his head to walk in the direction of the hotel elevator.
"Oh, son, you're not only off the line now, but also your acting skills. Ye Jiaying said in her heart.