America gains both fame and fortune

Chapter 203 This person is too wise
Stretchers were carried out and ambulances rushed away.

Two seriously injured criminals were also carried out of the basketball hall.

One had a bleeding head and the other was shot and unconscious.

The highest-ranking LAPD official at the scene, who was also the then-chief, Bratton, looked solemn. Such a serious and vicious case had once again occurred in Los Angeles.

A police inspector came over quickly.

Bratton asked, "What are the casualties?"

"No one is injured." The police inspector quickly reported the situation at the scene: "One suspect was shot dead by SWAT, and the other two suspects were seriously injured. They were suspected to be subdued by Hollywood star Martin Davis. Among the victims, more than ten people have been confirmed dead and more than a dozen people have been seriously injured, mainly basketball team members and staff of Burbank Middle School."

Bratton cursed in his heart and said, "Collect the surveillance video of the scene, comfort the injured, contact the family members, try not to let them talk nonsense, and take statements from those who are emotionally stable. I want to understand what happened in the arena."

This case is bound to cause a sensation across the United States.

Several female police officers arrived and interacted with the cheerleaders to get more details.

Everyone's words point to one thing: Martin Davis!
It was Martin Davis who saved them, risking his own life to subdue the gunman.

LAPD only got a video of the SWAT rushing in from Helen's DV, but got the tape from the cameraman's camera.

Bratton and several police inspectors watched the videotape together. The video was not long, less than ten minutes, but it clearly recorded the moment when Martin Davis' manager discovered something was wrong, Martin told people to leave quickly, and the moment when Coke exploded in the convenience store.

"A model of self-help." said a police inspector.

Another female police inspector replied: "Without Martin Davis, none of those dozen girls would have survived."

The video is very clear. The gangsters were so bloodthirsty that they rushed into the store and fired indiscriminately. If Martin Davis had not rushed to the store without hesitation, everyone hiding in the store would have been shot dead.

The death of a dozen teenage girls has a much more negative impact than the killing of the same number of men.

Police Superintendent McLean, who is in charge of public relations, said: "Martin Davis is a hero. He saved Los Angeles from a super massacre."

Everyone knew that if there were more deaths, the pressure they would face would be countless times greater.

Those who can attend this top private high school must at least be from wealthy middle-class families.

"The subsequent public opinion is a problem." Bratton was already considering the social impact before the body of the deceased was cold.

Being in his position, he often thinks more like a politician: "We must guide the direction of public opinion."

“I think Martin Davis is the key,” McLean said.

Bratton took the initiative and said, "I haven't let him contact outsiders yet. Let's go meet him together."

McLean and Bratton went to find Martin together.

The LAPD was very considerate and specially found two beautiful female police officers in their twenties to chat with Martin and Bruce.

Martin chatted with them from time to time, and was not surprised to see Bratton and McLean, because he knew that the LAPD would definitely take the initiative to talk to him.

McLean glanced at Helen, the reporter, and took the initiative to step forward and shake hands with Martin. He introduced himself first, then introduced Bratton, and said, "Let's find a place to talk alone."

Martin nodded: "Okay."

The three of them walked towards an open area together.

Bratton spoke first: "On behalf of the police, I would like to express my gratitude to you, Martin. You have prevented a vicious case from developing in a more brutal direction."

Martin told the truth: "Actually, I am also afraid of fear, and I am also doing it to protect myself."

Bratton added: "I watched a video clip and you were very brave. You took down the vicious criminals at the right time and in the right way."

Martin specifically asked, "I hit him a little hard, will there be any trouble?"

"Trouble? How could that be possible!" With so many witnesses at the scene, Bratton knew that the news would inevitably spread, so he emphasized: "You are a hero in Los Angeles! I will write a special report on this matter and submit it to the mayor's office and the city council!"

Martin understood very well, stopped walking, and took the initiative to say, “Actually, I also want to express my gratitude to the LAPD.”

Bratton and McLean stopped, confused as to what Martin was going to do.

Martin said very seriously: "At that time, I and Old Bull, my manager, were trapped in the corridor by gangsters with automatic weapons. It was the LAPD who rushed in and rescued us in time. As far as I am concerned, the LAPD is the hero."

McLean was stunned for a moment. The chief had just laid the groundwork, and he, the person in charge, had not yet spoken, but the other party not only raised his hands in surrender, but also shouted that we are a family.

This person is so sensible!

After performing such a heroic feat, shouldn't one be unruly, arrogant, and look down on everyone?

Bratton responded very quickly and said, "This is the duty of the LAPD, Martin. On behalf of all LAPD officers, I invite you to visit the police headquarters."

Martin made a special trip: "I will definitely go to your house in person to express my gratitude!"

Today's matter is his and he cannot escape. While he benefits, there is no harm in building good relations with the LAPD, the largest gang in Los Angeles.

Bratton shook Martin's hand vigorously: "LAPD never treats its friends badly."

McLean said, "Shall we talk about the details?"

Martin said: "I'll call the agent. You can talk to him about this."

McClain nodded: "Okay."

Martin took out his cell phone and went to make a call.

Bratton asked, “What do you think?”

"He's a very smart and sensible young man." McLean tried to remain objective so as not to affect his superiors' judgment. "He will definitely become a hero of this city. We will also give him a push from behind, using his deeds to attract the attention of the public and media, and reduce our pressure."

Bratton nodded: "Okay, if he is willing to cooperate, our work will be much less troublesome. Also, go and deal with the reporter from Warner TV." McLean said: "Leave it to me."

Martin came back from the phone call, said a few words, and then went back to the car.

The police still have a lot of aftermath to deal with.

Especially in terms of public opinion.

On this side of the car, there were many cheerleaders and their parents.

As soon as Blake Lively saw Martin, she rushed over and hugged him tightly, her eyelashes wet with tears. She felt around with her hands to make sure Martin was not injured. She choked and said, "You're okay, you're okay, that's great! You went out with a gun to save Old Bull, I was scared to death..."

Martin patted her back gently and said soothingly: "It's all over. We are safe."

A middle-aged man came up behind Blake.

Martin wanted to let go of Blake, but Blake held him tightly and kept touching him up and down, as if to prove that he was unharmed.

Ernie Lively said, "Blake!"

Blake then let go of Martin, took two steps back, and introduced him: "This is my father."

Martin shook his hand. "Mr. Lively."

Ernie shook his hand solemnly: "You saved my daughter and my family. Thank you."

Martin said, "You're welcome. Blake and I are friends."

Ernie took out his personal business card and handed it to Martin: "You should have heard of me. If you need anything, just give me a call."

Martin exchanged business cards with him and exchanged a few pleasantries, and then Ernie left with his daughter.

Blake looked back every few steps, his eyes full of stars.

There's no way. A girl of seventeen or eighteen can't bear it when she meets such a person or encounters such a thing.

Leonardo, Jack and the like have been thrown out of Blake's mind, and her only idol is Martin.

Then, Judith, her parents, and a girl and her family whose names Martin couldn't remember came one by one to express their gratitude to Martin.

Martin gained a lot of favor and favours from people.

Both Burbank High School and Hall School in North Hollywood are top private high schools in California. Students who can attend such schools are not from ordinary families.

Martin knew very well that these favors could be used at least once.

"Sister, Martin is there." Elizabeth came over holding a woman who was nearly half a head shorter than her in each hand. "Without Martin, I would probably be lying in the ambulance."

Ashley and Mary also expressed their gratitude to Martin.

Elizabeth came over, but threw herself into Martin's arms and started crying.

Martin had an innocent look on his face and opened his arms to indicate that he had done nothing.

Mary was about to step forward, but was stopped by Ashley: "Let her cry for a while, she can go back to sleep after crying."

"I'm sorry." Mary pointed at Elizabeth: "She was so frightened."

Bruce, that scumbag, was sitting in the back of an ambulance, watching the show with great interest, the more he watched, the more exciting it became.

He glanced at the Olsen sisters and then shook his head. These two skinny girls with hunched backs were obviously not Martin's type.

"Khloe's problem is definitely not my fault!" Bruce found sufficient reasons and excuses for his own bad behavior: "It's all Martin's fault. It was this rotten guy who infected and taught me bad things!"

Elizabeth is leaving with her sisters.

Martin advised: "Go back early and have a good rest."

Elizabeth asked, "When are you going to Louise's?"

Martin said, “I’ll contact you when I get there.”

"I'll come find you then." Elizabeth was taken away by her sisters.

Martin came to Old Bull, took the water he handed to him, unscrewed the bottle and took a sip, then he saw Thomas.

The agent rushed over.

Along with him came someone that surprised Martin.

Louise, wearing black-rimmed glasses and a professional suit, walked over quickly, looked at Martin briefly, and said casually, "I'm glad you're okay."

Martin deliberately showed the wound on his hand that was smeared with iodine: "I'm injured!"

Thomas said from the side: "You are going to scare me to death!"

Martin got down to business: "After what I told you, you should negotiate with the LAPD about the public opinion. Go ahead."

The tool man Thomas hurried to do his work.

Martin looked at Louise and smiled at her.

Louise said, "Why, I came unexpectedly? Don't forget, you still haven't paid off the formula you owe me!" She snorted coldly, "You want to die before you pay off your debt? It's not that easy."

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