American Scandal King

Chapter 242 I Pay Money

2003, mid-September.

It is the time of year when the weather is still chilly.

Trump Tower, Carr Media Group.

Ian sat in the office, thinking about the next development plan.

In addition to journalism, Ian's main goal in 03 was to expand the financial industry and the British media to further enhance his voice.

While I was thinking, my secretary Yida came in and said, "Mr. Hua's call request."

"Pick it up." Ian answered the phone. "Hi, Ziruo."

Hua Ziruo's voice on the phone was a little gloomy: "You didn't fulfill your promise."

"What did you say?" Ian was stunned.

"Documentary." Hua Ziruo said.

"I did," Ian replied, "and it was during prime time."

Because China attaches great importance to this cooperation, the documentary was produced very quickly. After filming, the editing and post-production were completed as soon as possible, and then it was sent to Ian. Ian did not delay and directly handed it over to LANN, Fox News, and CBS for broadcast.

What matters here is publicity, so just give it away for free.

Hua Ziruo said: "But CBS re-edited it and used a hellish filter, which seriously vilified us."

"What did you say?" Ian stood up suddenly.

Hearing that his tone was not right, Hua Ziruo's tone softened a lot: "You don't know?"

"Fuck!" Ian swore. "James Pelley promised me not to make any changes. I swear to you I didn't know anything about this."

Hua Ziruo listened to his angry tone and said softly, "I believe you. At least the version released by LANN is the original version. Fox also made some minor changes, but they are not that serious. It seems that your influence on them is not enough!"

Ian was shaking with anger.

James Pelley, if you don't want to let go, then don't. What's the point of playing this trick on me?
He said to the phone: "Don't worry, Ziruo, I will definitely give you an explanation about this matter."

"Okay, thank you then." Hua Ziruo hung up the phone without saying anything else.

Ian hung up the phone, his face livid.

………………

He didn't call James Pelley immediately, but instead looked for the CBS version.

Sure enough, CBS made a lot of changes to the documentary, even cutting out some of Ian's own words, causing more misunderstandings.

Awesome editing can turn glorification into slander, and it is also thanks to Ian's careful words, but even so, it still reveals a kind of "Ian Carr's deep malice towards China."

Damn it!

After thinking for a while, he called Gaskell and told him what had happened.

Gaskell pondered for a moment and said, "You know CBS supports the Democratic Party."

Ian suddenly realized.

The two major parties in the United States have different foundations. The Republican Party is a conservative party. They are rooted in the grassroots of the United States and tend to be traditional.

But behind all conservatism there is a radical and reformist dimension. When implemented in a powerful country, this radicalism means supporting external expansion.

Of course, this doesn't mean that the Republican Party doesn't support it - when the country is strong, even the most conservative party will support foreign expansion.

In order to maintain your status as an international policeman, you need a legitimate reason, enemies, and allies.

Europe is an ally, terrorists are current enemies, and the Far East is a long-term enemy!

Therefore, China must target its targets and must not glorify them.

Without enemies, why would you expand your armaments, why would you wage wars, why would you unite allies, why would you exploit other places?
A high-quality enemy allows you to integrate all resources, put 90% into your own pocket, and use the remaining 10% for external use.

So, CBS chose Ian.

Ian took a long breath. "I don't understand. Why didn't they tell me? They should have known it would make me angry."

"On the contrary, I don't think they knew, or at least didn't know you were so furious. They probably thought you were, at best, a little dissatisfied." Gaskell smiled. "They know you have investments in China and you're doing this just to protect your own interests there, but they don't know how much you trust and value the Chinese market. You've hidden it very well. Honestly, I was shocked when you told me how much you value China. Hiding it well is a good thing, but it can also give others some misjudgments. They think you won't care. After all, as a businessman, breaking your promises is normal."

Ian asked CBS not to re-edit the original version for broadcast, but that was just a verbal instruction, so it is very likely that CBS did not take it seriously.

Careless!

"Fuck!" Ian cursed. "I care about this!" Gaskell sighed. "So, are you going to confront them? I have to remind you, if you reveal your true friendship towards China, you will offend two groups of people at the same time. One is anti-China, and the other is Jewish."

CBS is also controlled by Jews. I knew that Jews are unreliable!

You have betrayed my friendship!

Ian took a deep breath.

After a while, he said, "No, I won't reveal my true intentions, but this matter cannot be let go. I must also give an explanation to the Chinese side."

"What can you do?"

Ian thought for a moment and smiled, "Simple. Then let this matter cause me even greater losses!"

three days later.

A news report came from China.

China officially and angrily accused Carl Media, believing that Ian Carl had failed to fulfill the agreement and had made serious malicious tampering with their documentary, and demanded that Ian Carl immediately pay US$100 million in compensation.

At the same time, a contract was taken out, which stated that China was not allowed to make any modifications to the documentary delivered to Carl Media Group, and if the violation occurred, a compensation of 100 million would be paid.

As soon as this news came out, it instantly caused an uproar in the world.

Does Carl Media have to pay compensation to the Chinese?
Given the American nature, this kind of thing is unacceptable.

But soon, Carl Media publicly stated that they would pay the fee and make a formal apology for smearing China.

………………

In the office, Ian and Hua Ziruo clinked glasses.

After drinking the red wine in the glass in one gulp, Hua Ziruo sat down on Ian's sofa and loosened his tie.

His expression was noticeably more relaxed.

This is not a matter of one hundred million, what is more important is Ian Carr’s attitude.

You have to know that he is the person in China who has the closest connection with Ian. If Ian goes back on his word, he himself will be suspected.

Fortunately, Ian did not let him down and gave the best solution at the first time.

At this moment, the two of them sat on the sofa, and they both felt much more relaxed.

Ian lit a cigar for Hua Ziruo himself and said, "Use these two hundred million to increase your holdings in Ping An."

Ian paid 100 million yuan in compensation and used the same 100 million yuan to buy shares of Ping An Insurance Company at half the price.

In fact, I didn't lose a penny.

Hua Ziruo smiled and said, "No problem. With your statement, the documentary will become even more popular now."

It was originally just a documentary, but the apology from Carl Media suddenly made the matter hotly debated. The most important thing is that it implicitly announced one thing to the world: Americans have been deliberately smearing China.

Ian Carr's "admitting his mistakes" is an acknowledgement of this fact.

You ask why I should bow my head? Nonsense, I have hundreds of millions of dollars invested in China. Isn't it only natural for me to admit my mistakes and compensate according to the contract?
Money talks, that’s only natural!
In this way, the original smearing instantly became ineffective.

Those who are interested can even compare the effects of both sides and realize what Americans have done... This was much earlier than TIKTOK, the only regret is that it was not long-lasting enough.

People are always forgetful.

But what does it matter?
What matters is that I did more than I could!
Faced with this fact, the Chinese side has become more confident in Ian's friendship - he really tried his best!
Hua Ziruo asked, "Will this damage your reputation in the United States?"

Ian smiled: "Ian Karl's reputation as a hero is not earned by shirking his responsibilities. If you make a mistake, you should correct it. Many things depend on how you brag. Besides, after this incident, no one can say that my heart is with China."

Ian found that he had found a legitimate way to help China... He would sign various contracts with China for no reason, then violate the contracts, and then accept defeat, admit his mistakes, apologize and pay compensation.

Speak for China as a helpless loser.

This is good for everyone.

"That's true!" Hua Ziruo was also happy.

The most wonderful thing in the world is that even though you are doing something that is harmful to the other person, the other person still thinks you are on his side.

Ian Carr paid 100 million US dollars in compensation to China, which shows that his relationship with China is not good at all... Who can say that I am not anti-China?

Ian raised his glass and said, "I lost $100 million. Now I need an explanation from CBS."

(End of this chapter)