American Scandal King

Chapter 142 I'm Too Saintly

WND has a news studio in Los Angeles, which is mainly used for the Today's Star program.

Today's host is once again Kadoc, an old man who is old but witty and humorous.

At 8 p.m., Caddock sat in the studio lobby, smiling at the camera and saying, "Today on Star of the Day, we've invited a rising star unprecedented in America. He's not from the entertainment industry, but his name is known to every American. His heroic deeds are something we all aspire to and admire, and he's a rising star for America!"

"He's Ian, the man who saved United Flight 77... Carl!!!"

Amidst loud cheers and applause from countless people, Ian walked out from the side.

He smiled at the camera, bowed, and then sat down casually on the red sofa next to him.

Sitting behind his desk, Cadoc smiled at Ian and said, "Mr. Carl, this is your first time on Today's Star, right?"

Ian smiled and nodded: "Yes."

"How does it feel?"

“It’s like coming home.”

Caddock laughed and turned to the audience. "One thing you might not know is that Ian Carr was the brains behind this show, and he's still our boss. So this is an interview with my boss. And to be honest, I hate that because it means I can't ask the tough questions."

Ian immediately said, "Don't worry, Cadoch. No matter how you ask, I won't fire you. I don't have that power. In my opinion, a good business owner must be able to tolerate many things, including those he doesn't like. Only with magnanimity can you tolerate everything and achieve greater success. I'm not the manager of CBS and WND. Only Jason can decide your fate. Not even James Perry will interfere."

He spread his hands and smiled, saying, "The United States is the most tolerant country in the world! We can accept all criticisms and are willing to give anyone a chance."

Cadoc immediately said, "Including the robbers from the Palos Bank?"

"Of course." Ian answered affirmatively.

In the studio, Ian sat in high spirits and talked freely.

"We all make mistakes."

"Bill Gates was jailed for speeding and running a red light, Mark Wahlberg was jailed for attempted murder, Tim Allen was arrested for cocaine possession, Kiefer Sutherland was caught driving under the influence multiple times, Woody Harrelson resisted arrest, Matthew McConaughey was caught in drug possession and making noise disturbances, and even Washington once cut down a cherry tree..."

"But none of this makes them any less of a great person."

“The meaning of life is that we are always changing and growing.”

"We are willing to treat others with tolerance, give them opportunities, and allow them to reform."

“Many people sometimes just lack an opportunity, and it is always better to reform a person than to kill him.”

"Yes, I hired a lawyer to defend the three bank robbers, but that was because I felt they were just three young, ignorant children. Their upbringing had left them lacking an education and leading them astray, and I had an obligation to help them."

"In fact, they have already repented. Think about it, if they didn't repent, why did they turn themselves in?"

Someone below shouted, "Isn't it because you're willing to give them money?"

Ian smiled and said, "No, of course not. I swear to God, I didn't give them a penny except for the money I promised them. They earned all the money themselves. They turned themselves in because they repented. I'm thrilled that I was able to persuade three children to return to the right path. In my eyes, this is the best proof of my devotion to God and one of my greatest honors, second only to saving 273 people on United Airlines."

One guest raised his hand: "But the New York Times says this is sheltering criminals."

Ian laughed. "Sheltering a criminal? What does sheltering mean? Sheltering someone's criminal evidence is when you keep it secret. I didn't do that. Isn't hiring a lawyer legal? Why should I be blamed for doing something legal?"

"Because those three guys are very dangerous. They were fighting the police on the street with guns!"

"So what should be done? Should all these criminals be sentenced to death? Do you know how many people commit murder in the United States every year? How many are executed? Our laws have always taught us to be tolerant and that God has mercy on the world and is willing to give them a chance to be reborn from the ashes."

"Then who will give us a chance? They can rob a bank and get away with it, so what about us? Will we rob one too?"

Ian replied sternly, "How can you put yourself in the same group as those lost lambs? Is money that important to you? Can't spiritual sublimation bring you satisfaction? There are many things to pursue in life, not just chasing money."

I said awesome!

I didn't even know I was such a righteous person!
Cadoc on the side immediately said: "So you don't pursue this?"

Ian replied righteously, "Of course not. I don't deny that money is an important part of our lives, but it is definitely not the only one."

There is also power and fame, the joy of controlling the fate of others!
I won't just be satisfied with the increase in my bank balance. I will manipulate your cognition, control your behavior, and make all of you my dogs!
This is what the future world hegemon should pursue!!!
Cadoc said, "But isn't this a bit... well, to use an Eastern term, a bit too saintly?"

Ian said seriously, "I don't care what they say. There's nothing wrong with being a saint. That's who I am. I'm willing to give everything to help everyone I can. That makes my life more meaningful!"

He grinned, "I'm just too saintly. I always want to help every lost lamb return to the right path! This may sound a bit pedantic, but that's me! Even if others despise my pedantry and scold my pity, I will still have no regrets. I'm willing to give everything just to make this world a better place."

As Ian spoke, there was thunderous applause from below.

Cadoc felt like vomiting.

If the world were all right, Mr. Carl, you would go crazy.

I know who you are!

Then Kadoc smiled widely, clapped his hands and laughed: "I admire your great and noble character! By the way, Mr. Karl, what do you think of the New York Times accusing you of discrimination against Jews?"

Ian replied seriously: "This is a slander. I have never discriminated against any Jews, and I have never said anything bad about Jews. Do you know who my favorite star is? Natalie Portman, she is Jewish!"

Someone below shouted, "But you didn't pursue her."

Ian shouted, "Because I don't have that opportunity. I haven't even met her once until now. If God gives me the chance, I will definitely pursue her."

He stood up and said, "Ms. Natalie Portman, would you give me a chance?"

Everyone laughed wildly again.

Very good, tomorrow's headline will be Ian Carr calling out to Natalie Portman, asking for her sex.

Wherever Ian Carr is, there is news!

Someone else shouted from below: "What about Scarlett Johansson and Jessica Alba? And Shawna."

Ian smiled: "I believe they will get along well."

The crowd erupted in laughter.

Unlike Kate, Scarlett never made any news about her breakup with Ian, so many people realized something.

I'm so damn envious!

I really want to be Ian Carr.

Kadoc said, "But as far as we know, your company has never employed a single Jew. There are rumors that you ordered your personnel director not to employ any Jews!"

Ian replied sternly, "That's a lie. I absolutely did not give such an order. As everyone knows, I'm not the one managing the company now. That's done by Dill Chandler, Israel, and Ron Lloyd... I don't do this, and I wouldn't give such an order."

Someone below said, “But there really isn’t a single Jew in your company.”

Ian spread his hands. "There are so many companies without Jews. Do we need to list them? This is just a coincidence. The fact that there are no companies now doesn't mean there won't be any in the future. But do you know what the most troublesome thing is?"

He looked at everyone and smiled. "Jews are incredibly smart and capable. In fact, I've always admired them! You know, there are so many Jewish executives in the United States! And at Carl Media Group, our executives don't earn very much. So it's not that I don't employ Jewish people, but rather that they look down on my company... My executives' salaries are relatively low compared to most media companies, and I admit that. After all, we're a new company. When they joined, Carl Media only had a few dozen people, and their contracts were for three years... I'm reluctant to give them an early raise."

There was another burst of laughter below.

Ian's statement is tantamount to glorifying the Jews.

You are all awesome people. Ordinary jobs are not your jobs. Being an executive is your job. But unfortunately, the executives here have low salaries, so it’s you who look down on me, not me who looks down on you.

Ian continued, "Besides, although there are no Jews in my company, I do have Jewish partners. James Paley, the chairman of CBS, is Jewish. He and I are good friends, and I'm also a shareholder of CBS. There are many Jews in CBS! Fuck, what you said will make James Paley have a problem with me. James, are you watching TV? I swear I have never discriminated against you! But don't expect me to give you my ass as proof!"

The crowd burst into laughter again!
Kadoc continued, "But you've reported a lot of news that's unfavorable to DreamWorks recently."

Ian Carr was shocked. "As journalists, we publish news whenever it's available. We don't choose news. Oh my God, are you saying that all this is Spielberg, Katzenberg, and David Geffen framing me? No, no, Caddock, you can't frame three famous figures in the film and television industry like this. I don't believe they would do such a thing. Just for a few reports? No, I absolutely don't believe it!"

Cadoc's face twitched. "I was just asking. I didn't say anything bad about the Jews."

His fearful expression gave everyone the impression: Are Jews so untouchable? Even the fearless Ian Carr is afraid of them?
(End of this chapter)