American Scandal King

Chapter 141 Sony is going to default on its debt
In the following days, Ian didn't add much new material.

News also needs to be timely. Now is the era of 917. Any news at this time will be overshadowed by related reports on this incident, or even wasted.

Besides, Ian himself is the material.

The most suitable job for him is to use the huge influence he has gained in this incident to constantly show up in public and make speeches.

James Pelley and Gaskell have helped him contact some target persons. What Ian needs to do next is to make friends with these people, pave the way for opportunities in next year's election, and by the way, conceive his next development plan.

Other than that, it's about meeting the girls who care about him.

He had to meet them one by one and squeeze Ian until his kidneys were exhausted.

Originally, Ian's attitude towards Nicole Kidman was just a little bit.

Finally, he ordered it, and Nicole Kidman didn't stop...she just has the best appetite!
Ugh!
When will my eyes be able to unlock the power of the Immortal Kidney...

Carr Media Group headquarters.

Today Ian is having a special interview.

Interviewing with him was Gaskell.

The two men were sitting in the office, with a young man standing in front of them.

He smiled brightly, "Although I have AIDS, I will not give up hope in life. My idol in life is Leso. I hope to be like him and shine my own light and warmth in the last moments of my life."

Ian responded softly: "Okay, I understand. You can go down now. I will notify you if I need you."

The young man left.

Gaskell looked at Ian: "He's not bad."

Ian shook his head. "It's not desperate enough, and I don't want another AIDS patient. If you walk by the river too often, you'll get your feet wet."

Gaskell smiled and said nothing more.

Ian's secretary has called out, "Next!"

This time, a fat white man came in. He stood in front of Ian and chatted, "...I usually like to play games and sleep. I'm dying, and they told me that here, I can have the chance to bloom with youth for the rest of my life."

Ian listened quietly until he was asked to leave.

Ian said to Gaskell: "This isn't trying hard enough."

Soon another black guy came.

Black people are really a race that is born with a sense of humor. When they open their mouths, it's like they are rapping, which made Gaskell laugh.

After a moment, Ian asked him to leave, saying, "He's too talkative. A good journalist should let others talk instead of talking nonstop himself."

Then continue with the interview.

"This guy's physical condition is not good. He should be lying in bed instead of coming here for an interview."

"His family problems will become a huge burden on him. He should focus on his family instead of letting it hold him back."

"He appears to be indifferent to life and death, but in reality, he doesn't. He just wants to survive. He didn't come here to live a life of his own, but to make a fortune."

“This guy is also a bastard.”

“This one is still a bastard.”

"This one's not bad, but I hate him. He knew he had AIDS, yet he still had promiscuous relationships! I'll arrange for Kreps to drown him in the toilet. He's a scumbag!"

When it came to this last point, Ian was completely furious.

Twenty people were interviewed in one day, but none of them satisfied Ian.

Even Gaskell had to persuade him: "This isn't a blind date, Ian."

Ian exclaimed, "But this is a hundred times more important and ten thousand times more complicated than a blind date! Finding a woman only requires a pretty face, a nice figure, the ability to spread her legs, lick, and moan. But a good reporter needs the mind of an agent, the physique of an athlete, superb skills, keen insight, and a fearless sense of honor that puts news above all else."

Gaskell laughed and said, "Last time you were talking about the agent's skills."

Ian spread his hands: "Don't worry about the details! I only now realize that what happened at the hospital was my luck, not yours. People like Filileso are hard to find. Losing him is my loss... a huge loss!" Ian's tone was filled with sighs and regret.

I kind of miss this guy.

Gaskell said slowly, "I'll continue to help you look. Don't worry, there's no shortage of talent in this world. But you may not have much time in our plan."

Ian replied: "It doesn't matter. The reporters may not be here for a while, but the butterflies will always be there. At worst, I can just take over myself!"

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

"Come in," Ian said.

The new secretary, Ida Japp, appeared at the door with a newspaper in her hand and said, "There's a piece of news you might want to read, boss."

The new secretary is a top student at Yale University. She is steady and most importantly, she has not done anything to seduce Ian, which makes Ian very satisfied... Do you think it's easy to resist the temptation from a secretary?
Those girls are not always around!
Looking at Ida's expression at this moment, Ian knew something might have happened. He waved his hand and said, "Let me see."

Ida came over and placed a copy of the New York Times on Ian's desk.

Ian's face suddenly darkened as he unfolded the newspaper.

Then he slammed his fist on the table: "Fuck! Does that bastard Howard Stringer want to die?"

Seeing this, Gaskell slowly stood up and took the newspaper.

The eye-catching headline above:

“Is Ian Carr hostile to Jews?”

"His company doesn't employ any Jews, and the DreamWorks scandal continues to be reported. Sony Pictures CEO Mr. Stringer's contact with Ian Carr confirms that Ian Carr seems to have a particular hostility towards Jews."

"Also, we've confirmed that the Palos bank robbers' legal fees were paid by Cal Media. Is it a heroic act to actively help criminals escape justice?"

This is different from what WND said before, that they should surrender themselves and publish books for them. Publishing a book was just a commercial operation, while the current practice is called actively helping criminals to exonerate themselves.

Especially in the current national anti-terrorism atmosphere, Ian's behavior is a bit like sheltering criminals in the limelight. For a celebrity, this is a stain.

The worst thing is that this report is very detailed. They found the defense lawyer, and he personally admitted that it was Ian Carr who hired him.

What’s more, Ian is suspected of discriminating against Jews!
Two consecutive reports instantly put Ian Carr in the spotlight.

Gaskell wondered, "Is Howard Stringer crazy? You won the bet and are about to become his boss. Why would he do this?"

Ian said grimly, "It's clear Sony is planning to default on its debt."

Gaskell was increasingly puzzled. "I don't understand. Your bet with them is different from the Times. There's no clear loser. Why are they still refusing to pay?"

Ian and Sony's bet is very different from the Times. The losing party needs to pay very little. In fact, no matter who loses, it is a win-win outcome. The only question is how much profit will be made.

So there is really no need for Sony to default on its debts.

"Well, maybe it's because they saw Spider-Man's potential," Ian muttered.

After the 917 incident, people urgently needed the emergence of a superhero.

The arrival of Spider-Man at this time could meet the needs of the public to a great extent, which is one of the reasons why superheroes became popular for twenty years.

However, according to the original agreement, Ian Carr is entitled to 50% of the investment rights and equivalent copyrights of Spider-Man. Ordinary investors cannot obtain copyrights.

The film and television company can release the equity or not, depending on their confidence in the film. Now their confidence in Spider-Man has increased greatly, and Ian hasn't bought it yet, so he is not very willing to accept this.

Besides, even though there was no loss, it was Ian who won the bet and controlled Sony, not Sony controlling Carl Media.

The initiative was different, and Sony suddenly felt that they were at a loss - they wanted Carl Media, not be controlled by Carl Media!

However, this reason is not convincing enough. Perhaps Spielberg and others have done something else.

Sony is much smarter than the Acton family. It directly puts Ian Carr and the Jews in opposition, destroys his heroic image in the process, and maintains good relations with Spielberg and other DreamWorks giants.

As long as this is done, it will be much easier to default on debts later.

(End of this chapter)