American Scandal King

Chapter 228 Live Broadcast (Part )

In the original history, about forty Chechen militants stormed the Bolshoi Theater and kidnapped more than eight hundred hostages.

This was followed by an attack on the Bolshoi Theatre by the Moscow Military Police and the Moscow Special Forces Alpha, who used anesthetic gas.

But these rough guys over-anesthetized, causing many unconscious people to never wake up again - they killed far more of their own people than the Chechen militants killed.

In the end, this tragedy caused the deaths of nearly 200 people and became a sensational case.

As Ian said, it was also because of this incident that the reputation of both Chechnya and Russia declined simultaneously.

The former became terrorists, but only in the eastern region. In Europe and the United States, they were still called "freedom seekers". The latter were madly ridiculed for being incompetent, as if they had never killed hostages themselves.

A young man who was nearly beaten to death by the police for attempting suicide has something to say about this!

With Ian's current strength, he doesn't need to worry about the bullets. I can go back!

So of course he had to come.

This kind of interview also happened in the old time and space.

Politkovskaya, a prominent Russian Chechen war correspondent, acted as a mediator between the kidnappers and the authorities and held talks with them. She said the rebels would take "the most extreme measures" if the authorities did not provide evidence of a planned withdrawal from Chechnya.

As for now, women, go home and breastfeed your babies. I, Ian Carr, will do this job.

Russia needs to portray the Chechen militants as terrorists, and Ian Carr, as someone who has experienced this firsthand, has every reason to do so, thereby alleviating this international pressure on Russia.

So, as a hero who saved hundreds of people in the theater, as a hero who helped Russia clear its reputation, and as an American media person who helped Russia officially include Chechen armed forces on the terrorist list, how should Russia thank him?
At least Gazprom will give me some shares at a low price, right?

Of course, if the Russians are too stingy, Ian doesn't mind turning things around - after all, a plot twist is good news, and Ian Carl has the final say!

At this moment, Ekaterina and Natasha understood everything, but they could do nothing.

For the sake of their country, they can't even save the innocent?
This makes them feel helpless and even a little desperate.

Fortunately, the hesitation does not need to be long.

The next moment, the two girls saw a large group of bearded men holding AKs and carrying bags rushing in.

The leader fired a burst of bullets into the sky, knocking down the chandelier and instantly causing a cry of surprise.

The actors and audience in the musical were all terrified.

The militants have taken control of various places. Some are guarding the gate and installing bombs at the door, while others have begun to control the people on the scene.

"Everyone put your hands up!" a Chechen militant shouted.

Ian didn't understand, but he could guess.

Sitting in the box, he said to the two girls, "Put away your weapons. It's not time to fight yet."

Natasha looked at him in surprise: "You want an interview?"

"That's what they were aiming for," Ian replied. "You don't really think you two can solve the problem."

Looking at the dozens of terrorists and the submachine guns in their hands, Natasha and the others knew that this was impossible.

Things are more serious than they thought!

Damn it, I should have notified the Security Bureau earlier.

Ian understood their thoughts and put their guns under their seats. He said, "It's too late. I didn't know there were so many people. I initially thought there were only one or two. Now it seems that being a hero is not easy. Ekaterina, all you have to do now is translate well. Natasha, I want you to prepare to contact the Security Bureau and allow my live broadcast to go through. I can guarantee that Russia's national reputation will not be damaged. I can save your reputation!"

The two girls nodded in surprise.

After a while.

boom!
The door of the box was kicked open, and a Chechen militant pointed his gun inside: "Everyone come out! Hand over your cell phones."

Then he was shocked to see a camera pointed at him.

Ian Carr held the microphone and smiled: "Hello sir, are you the organizer of this action?"

what?
The guy didn't understand English, and Ekaterina next to him quickly translated it.

The Chechen militant was stunned: "Reporter? You are a reporter?"

Ian said, "My name is Ian Carl." The Chechen militant shouted, "Ian Carl? Are you Ian Carl?"

Then he turned around suddenly and shouted downstairs: "Barayev! Ian Karl is here!"

On the stage of the Grand Theater, a burly man was looking around fiercely. He was the leader of this operation, Barayev.

Hearing his companion's words, he looked towards the second floor in astonishment: "Ian Karl? Ian Karl from Karl Media Group?"

"Yes! I've seen his face, that's right! It's Ian Carr who did the live interview on the United Airlines plane!" The subordinates were excited.

Barayev shouted, "Bring them down! Don't hurt them!"

Balayev's original purpose was to kidnap journalists and make his voice heard.

Now there are reporters directly on the scene, and they are American reporters, and super reporters at that. That’s really great - for them, Americans are the ones who can provide help.

Soon Ian Carr and others were escorted down.

Arriving on the stage, Barayev looked at Ian and nodded, "It's you, Ian Karl! I recognize this face!"

Ian listened to Ekaterina's translation and smiled. "I don't recognize your face, but that's okay. We'll get to know each other soon. You seem happy to be interviewed?"

"Of course!" Barayev looked at Ian and laughed. "You are just like the legend, fearless in the face of death. I like people like you. We all fight for our country and our people, and we are not afraid of sacrifice!"

I'm different from you, I only do it for myself!

All terrorists are greater than me!!
Ian also laughed and said, "I also like friends who are willing to be interviewed. Fortunately, I have a good reputation in this regard."

He then turned to the militants not far away, "Can you help me move some chairs? We'll do the interview on the stage! In front of everyone!"

Several militants quickly brought over a sofa and a small coffee table.

There was alcohol in the theater. Barayev sat in his seat and poured Ian a glass: "Try the vodka!"

Ian took a sip and shuddered suddenly: "Fuck! This wine is too strong. Sorry, I can't drink it!"

Barayev laughed. "It seems you're not a big drinker. I like it!"

Ian looked at him: "You don't want to drink?"

Barayev shook his head. “We believe in Allah and don’t drink alcohol. This is just a test.”

"Your testing method is really unique. Maybe in your eyes, people who drink vodka are not good people." Ian also laughed.

At this time, sirens were heard in the distance. A large number of Moscow military and police surrounded the theater.

But the Chechen militants didn't care.

They stood guard at the windows, pointed their guns outside, blocked all doors with explosives, and kept a close watch on everything.

Ian Carr seemed completely oblivious to what was happening outside.

Vincent set up the camera and nodded to Ian Carr: "Let's start."

Ian held out his hand: "Cellphone."

Barayev handed him his phone back.

Ian Carr picked up the phone: "James, it's me, Ian."

"What's up? I'm in a meeting," James Pelley replied.

Ian crossed his legs and said leisurely, "I'm in Russia. I was kidnapped. I'm interviewing on the scene. Let's prepare for the broadcast."

"Fuck!" James Pelley screamed on the other end of the phone: "Ian Carr, you always get big news. But wait, in Moscow? I need to ask for communication permission. Give me some time!"

"Don't worry, there'll be time." Ian replied with a smile, "They're very patient, and this is what they need. Moscow will agree. In the meantime, you can warm up the news."

He put down the phone and smiled at Barayev, saying, "They still have a while to talk. Why not record the broadcast first? If Moscow firmly disagrees, at least I can send the recording to my email, just like Leso did back then... They can't stop this, so they have to agree to a live broadcast."

Barayev laughed. "Well done, Ian Carr. I'm beginning to like you."

Ekaterina looked at him resentfully.

This seems a little different from what you said before?
(End of this chapter)