Chapter 30 (4) rescued

"Thank you, thank you very much!" Ariel Lin could only express his gratitude again and again at this time. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info

"Miss Lin, do you know why those damn FBIs took Long?" Adams finally asked the crux of the matter.

Ariel Lin choked up and said: "It seems to say that Xiaofeng has something to do with the big march that broke out in the United States." ”

"****, these damn FBIs, they're just a bunch of stinking ****!" Adams was a little angry when he heard this, "This is an obvious framing and framing!long, how can it have anything to do with this big march? Could it be that he planned it alone? Oh God, these damn FBIs, is this how they investigated? Miss Lin, don't worry, I promise that after I release this news to the public later, the FBI will cause the anger of all Americans." At that point, all these damn FBIs should be fired. ”

Ariel Lin didn't think about it so much, but emphasized: "I just hope that Xiaofeng can return to me safely as soon as possible." ”

Adams comforted him for a while before hanging up.

The theme of Jupiter Records' press conference this time was originally intended to persuade the fans who were holding demonstrations across the United States today to calm down and end the demonstrations as soon as possible in the name of Long, which can show that Long is a very socially responsible person, and secondly, it can also be used to raise the social awareness of Long and their Jupiter Records again, which can be said to be a very rare opportunity for free publicity, and Adams will certainly not miss it. It's just that I didn't expect that ten minutes before the press conference was about to start, I suddenly got the news that Long was taken away by the FBI. This annoyed Adams, but Long was the flag and cash cow of their Jupiter Records, and his own lucky star, and the damn FBI suspected that he was secretly planning this national parade, which can only be said that their heads are stuffed with shit. Don't they know that the major newspapers around the world are reporting his news one after another? The FBI knows this, but still wants to arrest Long, which is obviously against the fans of Long all over the world, and it is also directly with Jupiter Records and him Adams, although the FBI arrested Long this time, Adams himself felt the same humiliation. He decided that this time he must fight back fiercely, so that these federal agents who are full of stool and only know how to eat taxpayers' money know that they are powerful.

At two o'clock in the afternoon, Jupiter Records' press conference took place as scheduled, but his theme had apparently changed. Because Jupiter Records announced that it had a long statement to be released in advance, reporters from all major media who could rush to it came, and the hall was packed, with no less than 100 people.

Adams sat on the rostrum with a solemn face, facing more than 100 reporters from all over the world, unfolded the manuscript paper in his hand and said: "Thank you very much for so many journalists to come to our company's press conference, and here I would like to announce a very important news to you: just today, to be precise, just over half an hour ago, our great and all-powerful FBI gentlemen arrested Long on charges of conspiracy to plan this large-scale demonstration that broke out in the United States......"

As soon as the news was announced, the reporters in the room were in an uproar, and they all took out their mobile phones to report the news to the company as soon as possible, so that their company could grab the news as quickly as possible.

Adams had apparently foreseen this situation, and politely waited for the group of reporters to make a fuss like the traders on the stock exchange for a while before he continued: " I myself am very shocked and angry about this matter, as we all know, Long is a very young and very talented singer, he has not debuted for less than a year, he himself has no need and no ability to plan the demonstrations that broke out in the United States, which is completely spontaneous organization of his fans who love him, and Long himself is deeply disturbed by this matter, and has entrusted me to read out a statement of his at this press conference to persuade his fans to stop the demonstrations, but as his client, I now refuse to read his statement, and for the FBI to arrest Long without any basis and evidenceto express the strongest protest.

We at Jupiter have hired a well-known lawyer, Mr. Kennedy, to negotiate with the FBI and reserve the right to prosecute......"

Adams looked like a news diplomat, talking one by one, while the reporters below were recording intently, and the scene was full of the sound of writing and brushing.

After Adams finished his hastily drafted statement of protest, he motioned for reporters at the scene to ask questions, but only two, because he was rushing to the FBI.

A reporter asked: "Will Long's arrest by the FBI affect his future development in the music industry?"

Adams categorically denied it, saying that Long's future development prospects will be very ambitious, and he is destined to be a great singer of Cheng Wei.

A reporter asked: "The reason why Long was arrested by the FBI this time was because a company or someone tried to stifle Long and deliberately smeared him?"

This reporter obviously has a good impression of Long, or he himself is a fan of Long, and his imagination is also very rich, so he asked this question.

The reporter's question obviously attracted the attention of many people present, including Adams, and this may be really very likely, maybe it was really the fame of other record companies that targeted him, such an example has not been done before. For example, Jackson now, there are people who carry out a planned smear operation against them behind their backs, which makes his negative news endless.

Adams thought for a moment and replied, "I can't rule it out." We at Jupiter will investigate this, and if it is found to be true, we will resort to law. ”

The press conference of Jupiter Records did not last very long, only about half an hour, and after Adams answered two questions from reporters on the scene, he hurriedly left the venue and went to the FBI branch in Los Angeles, hoping to meet Lin Feng.

After Zhang Qiangguo finished calling Adams in the car, he called his comrade-in-arms Qi Liang in Chinatown. The call was thought about for a while before it was connected.

"Yutou, why did you think of calling me today. Qi Liang's voice came from the other end of the phone, "fish head" is Zhang Qiangguo's nickname in the army, because he likes to eat fish head.

"Old gun, I'm in Los Angeles right now, going to Chinatown to find you. You tell me the exact address. Because of something, Zhang Qiangguo was not in the mood to catch up with his old comrades-in-arms, and directly asked him to report his address.

"Yutou, what are you kidding?" Qi Liang on the other end of the phone was obviously taken aback, but he knew Zhang Qiangguo's character, this person was very serious and principled, it was impossible to make this joke with him, and his tone was not like it, and he confirmed with some suspicion: "Are you really in the United States now, in Los Angeles?"

Zhang Qiangguo replied politely: "Nonsense! Of course, in the United States, you tell me the address quickly, by the way, you can tell the driver directly." I've got something to look for you. ”

After finishing speaking, Zhang Qiangguo handed the mobile phone to the black taxi driver in the front seat, and after some answers, the driver handed the mobile phone back to Zhang Qiangqiang.

"Yutou, I didn't expect you to really come to the United States, are you going to have a good time in the United States with me?" Qi Liang on the other end of the phone saw that his old comrade-in-arms really came to the United States, of course he was very happy, he knew Zhang Qiangguo's skills very well, compared to him, he was only stronger, and having him come to help him could be described as a tiger with wings.

"Old gun, didn't I tell you last time? I'm working as a bodyguard now, and this time I'm coming to the United States with my client, and he got into trouble this time and was detained by the FBI, and I want to ask you for help. For his old comrade-in-arms, Zhang Qiangguo did not deliberately hide it, and directly stated the purpose of his coming to him this time.

When Qi Liang heard Zhang Qiangguo say this, he couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, and said with a wry smile: "Yutou, you think too highly of me! You also know that I am now a gangster, and one is a soldier and the other is a thief with them, and the two sides are not quite on the right path." ”

Zhang Qiangguo said unceremoniously: "I don't believe it, you Huaqing Gang have no acquaintances in the FBI, don't worry, as long as people are rescued, your hard work will naturally be indispensable at that time." ”

"Gotta gotcha, fish head, if you say that, I don't have to help, okay, wait for you to come over, let's figure out a way together." ”

The taxi stopped in front of a nightclub, and when Zhang Qiangguo paid for it, he remembered that he only had RMB and no US dollars in his pocket. He had no choice but to get out of the car first, and when he was looking around to see where his old comrades-in-arms were, he suddenly felt something strange behind him, and couldn't help but take a step forward to the left, and then quickly turned around and assumed a posture ready to attack.

"Hahaha, fish head, I didn't expect that after a few years, your vigilance is still so high. Qi Liang was dressed as a white-collar elite in a suit and leather shoes, but his every move revealed a cynical look.

"Old gun, your habit of loving the whole person has not changed. Zhang Qiangguo glared at him fiercely.

Qi Liang smiled smugly, the two looked at each other for a few seconds, and then they both walked up a few steps together, hugged each other tightly, and patted each other's backs several times, both of them looked a little excited. It's all in plain sight.

Okay! Serious matter!" Zhang Qiangguo pushed him away violently.

Qi Liang straightened his suit with a stupid look on his face, and complained: "Really, it's rare that I'm so excited, risking being seen as gay, you actually don't give face." ”

Zhang Qiangguo ignored him and said directly to him: "I don't have any dollars on me, you go and pay for the taxi first." The black driver of the taxi, who had been waiting impatiently, was sticking his head out of the window and shouting "money!" to the two of them.

Qi Liang glared at him very unhappily, and pulled up his wrist slightly, where there happened to be a tattoo pattern. The black driver seemed to be frightened, quickly retracted his head, quickly started the car, and stepped on the accelerator to rush out.

Zhang Qiangguo couldn't help frowning when he saw his old comrade-in-arms scare the taxi driver away.

Of course, Qi Liang knew Zhang Qiangguo's character, and said with a smile: "Fish head, these are the most annoying. There is no need to pay for his car. ”

After all, there are requests for others, and Zhang Qiangguo doesn't want to worry too much about his old comrades-in-arms in trivial matters.

Under the leadership of Qi Liang, the two came all the way to a somewhat original Hong Kong-style tea restaurant and sat down, followed by a few of Qi Liang's younger brothers, but they all consciously made another one.

Qi Liang was obviously very familiar with this place, and as soon as he sat down, a waiter came over to entertain him.

After waiting for the things to come up, Zhang Qiangguo had already been waiting a little impatiently, and said directly: "Old gun, tell me quickly, can you help me get people out of the FBI as soon as possible?"

Qi Liang glanced at him lightly, and said with some surprise: "Yutou, you are a bodyguard, this family doesn't do anything else, as for being so nervous?"

Zhang Qiangguo frowned and said, "This customer is kind to me, of course I'm nervous." And if he delayed for a minute longer, he might suffer one more sin in it, after all, he was only eighteen years old, and he was not yet an adult. ”

"Oh, your patron is not yet an adult? This is strange, why did the FBI arrest him?" Qi Liang asked with great interest.

Zhang Qiangguo hesitated for a moment before he said very seriously: "Old gun, before I tell you the reason, you must promise me to keep this secret strictly." I can tell you if you promise. ”

Qi Liang was stunned for a while, and then said: "Okay, I promise you, I am really curious about who your patron is, and it is actually worthy of the FBI to arrest him." ”

Seeing Qi Liang agree, Zhang Qiangguo was relieved, his old comrade-in-arms didn't look at his usual appearance, but he kept his promise the most, which was tested by life and death back then.

Zhang Qiangguo looked around, and after seeing that no one was paying attention to this side, he whispered: "This customer of mine, he is Long." ”

"Dragon, what dragon?" Because Zhang Qiangguo's pronunciation was not standard, Qi Liang heard it as "dragon", and looked at Zhang Qiangguo with an inexplicable look.

"It's long!" Zhang Qiangguo explained, "It's the singer in the United States now, and on the way we came just now, there was a store playing his songs." ”

"You mean long, the long who sang 'are you the one' on the Grammys yesterday? do you mean...... Your patron is ...... He ......" Qi Liang opened his mouth wide and his eyes widened, as if he had seen the new US President George W. Bush take off his pants on television.

Zhang Qiangguo nodded with a serious face, confirming his guess.

"This ...... Let me calm down first......" Qi Liang picked up the teacup, and he didn't care about the heat, so he just dried it down. He has been in the United States for five or six years, and of course he has a certain understanding of American culture and fashion trends, and he is in Los Angeles, of course, he is very familiar with the Grammys, and he certainly knows about the sudden rise in the United States. Because he can hear his songs every day as soon as he turns on the TV and radio, and he can hear them when he goes out on the street, and the people around him, and many people are talking about this mysterious singer, it is obviously impossible not to hear him. At the demonstration this morning, there were quite a few people from their gang who participated. Just when he answered Zhang Qiangguo's phone call just now, he was also listening to Long's song in a nightclub. Only in American society can you truly appreciate the magical charm and influence of the legendary and mysterious singer.

After Qi Liang finished a cup of tea, he finally regained his composure: "Okay, I understand, this customer of yours is Long, and he is us Chinese, and then, he was arrested by the FBI in the United States, why did they arrest him?"

Zhang Qiangguo shook his head with some distress and said, "I don't know." However, I think it has something to do with the mass demonstrations that took place today. "At the airport before, the FBI talked to Lin Feng in English, and of course he didn't understand it.

"Oh, I see. Qi Liang breathed a sigh of relief, and muttered, "I don't think it's a big problem in this matter, today Long fans in major cities in the United States have erupted to protest against the Grammys and demonstrations in support of Long, the FBI is routinely summoning him, as long as he asks about the matter, he will be released if he wants to." ”

Hearing Qi Liang say this, Zhang Qiangguo first breathed a sigh of relief, but immediately felt that something was wrong, shook his head and said: "I don't think this matter is so simple, when they arrested people at the airport before, they treated him as a felon, a total of at least thirty people were dispatched, all of them were slightly charged, and it is likely that there are snipers in ambush, the person who took the lead also fired a warning shot at us, if it was just a routine summons, they should not have made such a big fight." ”

After listening to Zhang Qiangguo's words, Qi Liang's expression also became serious, and he groaned: "When you say this, I also think that this matter is not so simple." What else has your customer done in the United States besides singing?"

Zhang Qiangguo thought about it carefully, shook his head and said: "No, he only came to the United States two or three times, and the time he stayed each time would definitely not exceed ten days, except for singing, he was traveling, and he didn't do anything illegal at all, not to mention that he was so young and not yet an adult." ”

Qi Liang said with some doubts: "This is a little strange, I know that the FBI people don't arrest people casually, and they also make such a big fight, they must have a purpose." ”

Qi Liang then asked, "Does your patron's family have relatives who are officials?"

Zhang Qiangguo didn't know the relationship between Lin Feng and Wang Zhaoxiang, and only vaguely knew that their family had a senior central official as the backstage, otherwise Dad Lin would not be so comfortable in Pennsylvania. But he thought that Lin's father's backstage was consolidated by a relationship of power and money, but he didn't expect it to be a "family relationship".

After thinking about it, Zhang Qiangguo still shook his head and said: "His family has some power in Pennsylvania and is also very rich, but I haven't heard that his family has relatives who are officials." ”

Zhang Qiangguo's answer made Qi Liang even more puzzled, and said in distress: "Yutou, I think this matter is a little difficult to do. The FBI people don't come out in such a big battle for no reason, and since they have caught your patron in it, they must have their ulterior motives. ”

Zhang Qiangguo was a little unhappy and said, "You just have to tell me, can you help?"

Qi Liang raised the teacup again, only to realize that the tea had already been drunk by him just now, and said with some embarrassment: "With the relationship between you and me, I must help me, but I have to remind you in advance, you had better try not to interfere in this matter." Don't worry, I believe that the people from the FBI will not mess around, and your patron, his life should be fine, after all, he is a public figure, and if it is spread out, it will not have a good impact on them. ”

"Old gun, I also know that you are in a dilemma. Zhang Qiangguo sighed secretly in his heart, "I don't ask you to get him out, I just hope you try to give it a try, it's done, afterwards, his family will definitely have your benefits, I don't dare to open my mouth if there are more, there should be no problem with 200,000 US dollars." No, his family and I also accept your affection.

Also, you can help me get three sets of combat equipment, grenades and bullets. You can help me remember the account first, and I will call you when I return to China. ”

Qi Liang couldn't help but be startled when he heard that he wanted arms, of course he knew what he was going to do with it, and hurriedly whispered advice: "Yutou, don't mess around, this is the United States, these foreigners are not vegetarians, if you are ready to use force to fight against the FBI, in the end it doesn't matter if you yourself are unlucky, it is your fault that your customers are unlucky." He might have said that there would be nothing wrong, but if you make a mess like this, it will become something. In this case, I'll help you find someone to find out about the situation first, and then you decide what to do after you know the specific situation of him inside? ”

Hearing Qi Liang's words, Zhang Qiangguo's mood finally improved, and he pretended to be serious: "Don't say this, didn't you save me once? After all, you have nothing to do with my patron, but I have received too much favor from their family, and I must give an account to their family and myself. ”

Qi Liang saw that Zhang Qiangguo was serious, and knew that he had made a decision, so he had to say: "Don't worry, things shouldn't be as bad as you think." You probably don't know the influence of your patron in the United States, and I think that as long as he lets his fans know that he has been arrested by the FBI, his fans will definitely have another national march. Under the pressure of public opinion, the FBI must not be able to hold on for long, and it should release him. "Well, hopefully, I've informed his signing company and he should be briefing the media about it. Zhang Qiangguo could only think on the bright side at this time, "Then now you can make specific arrangements and go to find out the news from the FBI." ”

"Okay, I'll get in touch. ”

Qi Liang immediately took out his mobile phone, made a call, and after connecting, he followed the other party to speak English for a few minutes, and in the end, his expression became more relaxed, and there was a faint smile, Zhang Qiangguo saw this, and couldn't help but guess in his heart whether he got the good news, or that the other party had a way to get Lin Feng out.

After Qi Liang put down the phone, he shouted at a waiter in the store with a happy face: "Turn on the TV!"

The waiter was obviously a little afraid of him, so he hurriedly ran to get the remote control and turned on the TV.

"How's that? Zhang Qiangguo asked impatiently.

"Haha, fish head, your patron is very capable, I see that you are with the right person this time, grandma, I really envy you now, you go back and help me ask your patron, is there a shortage of people in him? Qi Liang looked at his old comrade-in-arms with envy, and said half-seriously and half-jokingly.

"Don't talk to me halfway, what's going on?" Zhang Qiangguo said a little angrily when he saw that he didn't answer the question.

"Okay, let me tell you, my acquaintance from the FBI just said that before this customer of yours entered the bureau, our country's ambassador to the United States personally came out to make solemn representations to the US government, and as soon as he stepped into the bureau, the director of the FBI personally ordered him to be released on the spot, and besides, the record company signed by your customer also held a special press conference, and the president of the company announced the news of their FBI arrest of Long, and now the TV news is broadcasting this news, and the demonstrative fans of Long were dispersed, but now they are gathering againI'm protesting at the Federal Government Building, which is the branch of the FBI. Anyway, this time, your patron is unscathed, but the FBI guys are going to be out of luck, because things are going to get a little bigger. Qi Liang said and pointed to the TV, and the TV screen was indeed a large group of angry people holding protests, although Zhang Guoqiang couldn't understand English, and he knew that this time the matter was a bit big, but as long as Lin Feng was fine, he was relieved, and couldn't help but be relieved. Hurriedly took out his mobile phone and was about to dial Lin Feng's phone, but it suddenly rang, and when he saw the number, it was Lin Feng's, and he was overjoyed, and hurriedly pressed the answer button.

"Hey, little wind, you're alright, aren't you? Those FBI guys didn't embarrass you, did they?"

Lin Feng's voice came from the other end of the phone: "Uncle Zhang, I'm fine." I'm at the consulate in Los Angeles right now, ready to go back and meet Ariel Lin, where are you now?"

"I'm in Chinatown, and I wanted to ask one of my comrades for help, but now I don't see it. Zhang Qiangguo said with a smile.

"Are you with your comrades-in-arms now? Help me thank him, you can catch up with your comrades-in-arms, I'll give you a day off, anyway, we can't leave today, we will leave tomorrow afternoon, and go back to China directly." Lin Feng said very humanely.

Zhang Qiangguo hesitated for a moment before saying, "Okay, I'll reunite with my comrades-in-arms and go back to the hotel in the evening." ”

"Well, so be it. I hung up first. ”

"Good!"

……

Lin Feng hung up the phone, recalling the experience of this hour, and couldn't help but feel unreal like a dream. An hour ago, when Lin Feng was escorted into a black car by the group of FBI people, his mood was very complicated. He had never imagined that he would one day be taken away by the FBI.

He has nothing to worry about his safety, that is, after the other party knows the boss behind his FENGSAI, he will blackmail himself, and he will inevitably suffer some hardships at that time.

In the car, the FBI head sat face to face with Lin Feng. After the car drove some distance, the FBI head suddenly spat out Chinese and said: " Lin Feng, male, born in 1984, ancestral home in Yuyang Township, Binyang County, Binzhou City, China, is now studying in the third class of Penn State High School, serving as the class president, excellent academic performance, excellent sports performance, has a girlfriend, named Ariel Lin, is the flower of Penn State Middle School, founded Huateng International Holding Investment Group in Hong Kong for 2,000 years, hired Karina Dipper as the president of the group, and authorized billions of dollars to snipe her on the stock market of Wall Street in the United States that year, making Karina have a "financial czar" In the same year, Huateng International Holdings Investment Group was instructed to acquire Jupiter Records, and signed the company as a private person, and quickly jumped to the United States with a song "All Rise......"

Listening to this FBI leader, talking about his privacy, Lin Feng felt both pressure and secretly relieved. At least, the other party only knew that he was the behind-the-scenes boss of Huateng International Holding Investment Group, but did not know about FENGSAI, which was also a blessing in misfortune. At the same time, Lin Feng also understood that this time they came to arrest him, it was really not as simple as it seemed on the surface, because of the big parade that broke out in the United States this time, the other party was likely to know his identity as the boss of Huateng this time, and in addition, he let Karina make a lot of money in the United States last time, causing a certain amount of turmoil in the American stock market, which made these old beauties unhappy.

"Lin Feng, what I said is right. The FBI head continued to ask Lin Feng in Chinese.

Of course, Lin Feng knew that the other party was imposing psychological tactics on him, and said with a relaxed smile: "You know a lot about me. By the way, what's your name? It seems that from the beginning when you showed me your ID, you didn't report your name, and it seems that you are not in accordance with the rules in doing so. ”

The FBI head said disapprehantly, "You can call me Jack." ”

"Very well, Jack, thank you for having me to your FBI this time. Lin Feng teased a little deliberately.

"We at the FBI are also deeply honored by this. You know, a lot of people in our bureau are your fans, including me. Jack said seriously.

"Are you actually my fan?" Lin Feng shook his head and said, "When you were at the airport just now, I didn't see that you looked like my fan." ”

"Public is public, private is private, as you Chinese say, to distinguish between public and private." If I could, I'd ask you for an autograph. "This FBI head is obviously very idle. But Lin Feng didn't dare to take it lightly.

"You should be my pseudo-fan. Lin Feng stared at him and said seriously.

"Whether it's a fake fan or a real fan, at least I know you better than your other fans, don't I? I like your song "Far away from home" the most, it's obsessed with me. ”

Lin Feng didn't want to continue talking nonsense with him, so he immediately fell silent and simply closed his eyes.

The other party obviously did it on purpose, and actually hummed "Far away from home" softly in front of him, the tune was sung very accurately, but his voice was really not flattering, like a knife scraping on glass, very sharp, it sounded a little weird and perverted, at least Lin Feng felt like this.

After holding on for a minute or two, Lin Feng finally couldn't help but open his eyes and said loudly to him in English: "If you don't suggest it, I want you to please shut your mouth." ”

As soon as the words fell, the other party suddenly slapped over, Lin Feng leaned back as best he could, narrowly avoiding it, but his fingers were very long, and his nose still scratched his fingers, although it was not very painful, but Lin Feng was like an enraged leopard Huo had to punch him. Hitting people doesn't slap their faces, this guy actually slapped himself in the face, is it tolerable or unbearable.

The other party seemed to expect Lin Feng's move, and he also punched over, the two fists collided, and the bodies of both of them shook slightly, Lin Feng's fist couldn't help but hurt faintly, but the other party was obviously not happy, because after the punch, this Jack retracted his hand behind his back, and with the other hand, he took out the pistol equipped with a silencer and pointed it at him.

At this time, the two FBIs who had been guarding him again clamped him left and right, and one of them directly tied his hands behind his back and handcuffed him.

"Lin Feng, you are really very good, I forgot to mention just now, you once learned the art of fighting from a retired Chinese special forces, but I obviously underestimated it, the punch you just made, I admit that it is very powerful. You have such achievements and strength at such a young age, you can be regarded as a genius, but it is a pity that you are not us Americans. This time, we invite you to the FBI because we hope that you will become us Americans, and we, the US government, will protect you and your personal property in an all-round way. Here, I would like to apologize to you for my rudeness, because I am a very sensitive person who sings and does not allow others to disturb me while I am singing. ”

Sure enough, Lin Feng finally understood the reason for this, damn, he actually wanted him to become an American citizen. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in the eyes of those fake foreign devils in China, but in Lin Feng's eyes, it is obviously a trap. The other party is not so kind, otherwise they would not have made this kind of big battle, their main purpose must be to take a fancy to his private property, as long as he joins the American nationality, there is no doubt that he will give the US government a large amount of taxes, and when the time comes, the personal income tax will be Lin Feng's flesh ache for a while, and other taxes will definitely not be less. As we all know, the United States is a country with high tax rates, and their billionaire is undoubtedly a golden baby in their eyes.