I was acting crazy in North America, and all the crazy people there took it seriously.

Chapter 136 Logan, You'll Be an Excellent Spy (Bonus Chapter for 1700 Monthly Tickets)

Logan was a little confused when Edgar Hoover secretly arranged to meet him.

He knew that the "director" was a hero who had made it onto the first list of heroes, and he also felt that the director looked somewhat familiar.

Could it be that this "hero" isn't satisfied with just being on the list once and wants to create another big news by asking me, the organizer of the list, to manipulate things behind the scenes and boost his ranking?
Logan felt that this was the only connection he had with the "heroes".

But that won't do. The Sun's list of heroes is known for its fairness, impartiality, and transparency, and it's fair and honest with everyone!
Logan straightened his back instinctively when they met, ready to defend the "purity" of his media.

Unexpectedly, the "director" didn't mention anything about the list. Instead, as if having a casual chat, he asked in a seemingly relaxed tone, "...Mr. Logan, I heard that the Citizen's Medal you received was personally awarded by the President? What are your impressions of the President?"

Logan's heart skipped a beat.

Good heavens, this "hero" is listed for robbery, and now he's suddenly asking about the president. Could it be that his next target is to "rob" or "kidnap" President Harding in order to refresh his "record"?
It's no wonder Logan had such a bad idea; being the president of the United States seems to be a high-risk profession.

But that's absolutely not going to work.

The president who lets things run wild is a good man! Without him, how can I, Logan, have fun amidst chaos, uh, how can I promote social progress?
Logan immediately adopted a serious expression. "The President is a respectable and trustworthy leader. Although there may be some areas where he hasn't done well enough, he has brought a new look to America!"

So this dungeon is too difficult, and the risk and reward are not proportional—even if you do it, I won't let you make the leaderboard, bro, you should find another target!

Hoover nodded in agreement.

Just as he expected, although this young man was flamboyant and occasionally went astray, he was capable of thinking about issues from the perspective of national stability and development, and was not the kind of radical who feared nothing more than a peaceful world.

"So, what's your opinion on the Bureau of Investigation's recent performance in Chicago?"

Logan began to find it strange. What was the problem?
Do you intend to rob the Investigation Bureau? What's so profitable about the Investigation Bureau?
"Perhaps it's because they haven't mastered the latest technology? Aside from that oversight, the rest of the plan is quite well done. If they can really catch up with the gang leader as planned, they'll definitely become famous!"

So they do have some skill, you'd better not try to mess with them.

Hoover, however, felt even more hopeful.

Logan managed to find some redeeming qualities in the Bureau of Investigation, even speaking up for the captured agents, which demonstrates his high regard for the Bureau.

As for the Voice of Liberty under his name contributing to the widespread ridicule of the Bureau of Investigation, Hoover didn't care; it was just normal media behavior.

Hoover's final question was, "If the FBI comes to The Sun—I mean, if one day the federal government comes to your The Sun, finds you personally, and demands information on us... heroes, can you refuse?"

Logan's alarm blared instantly!

Dude, what big thing are you planning to do that requires such precautions?

Are you going to carry out subversive activities?

That's great! But don't expect me to cover for you!
“Well…” Logan looked troubled. “It’s hard to say whether we would rather die than refuse. Under normal circumstances, I would of course stick to industry rules and keep it confidential, but if it gets too big of a fuss, I won’t be able to cover it up, and then it’s hard to say what will happen.”

"After all, I'm just a newspaper editor."

Logan spread his hands, looking completely innocent: "Besides, to be honest, how much do I really know about you? Take you, for example, Mr. 'Director,' I don't even know your real name or identity. What can I possibly tell the Bureau of Investigation? Just some publicly available information or hearsay."

This frank, almost self-defeating answer, instead of offending Hoover, made him even more satisfied.

He had seen too many people who made promises and talked big, and those kinds of people were often the most unreliable.

Logan's attitude—which combined adherence to principles (industry norms), a realistic understanding of the situation (facing the state apparatus), and a subtle hint that he possessed limited information (to mitigate his own risk)—was, in Hoover's eyes, a sign of maturity, composure, and trustworthiness. At this point, Hoover's long-held idea became clear and firmly established.

He couldn't remain undercover in Chicago forever, especially after the Bureau of Investigation became a laughingstock across the country. There were reports that he might need to return to Washington to reorganize the Bureau.

Therefore, he had to find a suitable informant or collaborator in Chicago, the heart of this criminal empire, who could provide valuable intelligence over the long term.

After more than half a year of evaluation, he believed that Logan was the best candidate.

Firstly, although Logan came from an Irish mafia family, he almost never got involved in the Irish gang's business, focusing only on media. His background, in fact, became a natural source of intelligence and a protective shield.

Secondly, although Logan likes to show off and his newspaper style is sometimes unconventional, his stance, as a whole, is always on the side of the national interests of the United States.

Finally, despite his gangster background, Logan did not shy away from contacting official agencies, such as receiving the Citizen's Medal and speaking out for captured agents...

Hoover certainly didn't believe that Logan's portrayal was his complete true self, but even if it was only 50% accurate, it was enough to prove that Logan was a promising talent with great potential and worth trying to win over.

Surely a young person like him can't be pretending to be half of what he is.

“Mr. Logan,” Hoover felt he had laid the groundwork enough and stopped beating around the bush, revealing his identity directly, “I am not some kind of江湖豪杰 (jianghu hero/hero). My true identity is the Assistant Director of the Bureau of Investigation. Now, I believe you can join us!”

Seeing the stunned expression freeze on Logan's face, he said in an extremely solemn tone, "Don't doubt it, you, Logan, will be an excellent spy!"

Logan: ...

He was truly stunned!

The other party's sudden revelation of their official identity was like lightning piercing through the fog; he finally remembered why the other party looked familiar!

Edgar Hoover!
Logan had seen Hoover's face in history books before, but the young Hoover didn't have the same dignified and rigid appearance he would later have, so he couldn't immediately make up the picture.

But it was precisely because he recognized the other person that Logan felt an overwhelming sense of absurdity wash over him.

What the fuck?!

The future head of the American secret service actually extended an invitation to Logan—a notorious "American hater" who spends his days plotting trouble for America, stirring up trouble behind the scenes, and fearing nothing more than a peaceful world—to join the Bureau of Investigation?!

If he knew Hoover's assessment of him, he would only look up at the sky with his 45-degree unicorn horn.

Hoover's assessment of him was certainly wrong.

It wasn't just one thing that was wrong, it was everything!

To America, I, Logan, am a 100% fake scumbag!

Now the question is -

I felt like my guts were about to burst from laughing, but I had to keep a shocked and bewildered expression on my face.

How can I stop myself from laughing?
Waiting online, very anxious.

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(End of this chapter)