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

Chapter 145 The Investigation Bureau is truly impartial and incorruptible.
In the ensuing silence, Hoover hung up on Logan without saying whether he would do everything in his power to investigate the audacious "president."

But the Bureau of Investigation quickly sent people to the Sun newspaper office and took away the "compensation"—no, the "physical evidence"—that the "president" had handed over!
As for public opinion, it's been rather calm... just kidding!

In bars, cafes, and at family dinner tables, whenever people gather, the conversation inevitably revolves around this strange story from Seattle.

"America really has all sorts of weirdos!"

This is the most common exclamation.

Impersonating the Bureau of Investigation, directing real police officers to raid a criminal den, and then sharing the profits with the perpetrators afterwards?
This audacious and unconventional operation completely exceeds the average person's understanding of "fraudsters".

Even the most ordinary scammers would want to kneel down after hearing this!
But despite the admiration, any con artist with a modicum of sense knows that this is not an operation that can be accomplished by one person alone!

So, should they go to Chicago?

Even if we don't become famous, at least it's good to have a big tree to shelter under!

Why Chicago?

Nonsense, everyone knows the "president" comes from Chicago, otherwise why would he casually hand over the arrested bootleggers to the Chicago Police Department?

Chicagoans are very pleased!

The "director" had just left when the "president" arrived!
Every generation produces outstanding figures!
Only a land of outstanding people and abundant resources like Chicago could nurture such an amazing hero!
Of course, accompanying the amazement at the "awesome guy" is another, more widespread emotion—

"America has all kinds of idiots!"

The media, in particular, spared no effort in using the most scathing language to ridicule the Seattle Police Department's incompetence:
"So many people, and not a single one suspected it was a scam? Oh, are they all blind? Then we shouldn't be mocking disabled people!"

"Nonsense! How are the Seattle police blind? They're openly accepting bribes. Don't spout nonsense. They're just intellectually challenged!"

Various tabloids went to great lengths to exaggerate, portraying the Seattle Police Department as a bunch of incompetent bastards who only cared about dirty money and had questionable intelligence.

Everyone thinks they can stand on their intellectual high ground and laugh at an idiot!
On the other hand, it's because the identity of the "president" is unclear, so they can't get in touch with him and have no material to go deeper into the hype. They can only follow the Sun and rehash old news.

But the Seattle Police Department's group of ready-made, irrefutable idiots are a different story; they're perfect material right in front of us!

As a result, reporters from all over flocked to Seattle, hoping to uncover more absurd and hilarious inside stories.

But they found themselves unfortunately too late.

The Seattle Police Department has been taken into custody by law enforcement officers from the Bureau of Investigation, who are investigating the case.

The law enforcement officers from the Investigation Bureau all had stern expressions and exuded an aura that kept strangers at bay.

The reporters could understand: they hadn't even noticed that their name had been misused, and now they had to clean up the mess. Wasn't that another kind of foolishness?

The leader was a man with a full beard; his face was obscured, but he exuded an undeniable sense of authority.

He was whispering to the Seattle City Hall representatives who had rushed over to negotiate, “...The impact is extremely negative, not only concerning the reputation of our Bureau of Investigation, but also the credibility of the entire law enforcement system. The higher-ups are furious; they even sent us over before we even stayed overnight.”

"However, we do not want to escalate the case, so we are focusing our efforts on investigating corruption within the police force."

"This requires the city hall to actively cooperate, maintain a unified narrative, and voice their support for our investigation, demonstrating their firm resolve to combat corruption. This way, we can provide a relatively respectable explanation to all parties." Upon hearing this, the city hall representative felt a great weight lifted from his shoulders.

He had initially worried that the investigation bureau would use this as an excuse to escalate the case and save face, but he was surprised to find that the other party was so "understanding".

He immediately understood and gratefully grasped the bearded man's hand: "I understand! I completely understand! Our city hall is absolutely on the side of the investigation bureau. I'll go back and report to the mayor right away..."

After seeing off the government representatives who were expressing their deepest gratitude, the bearded man turned to face the eagerly waiting group of reporters.

Reporters swarmed around, bombarding the reporters with questions:

"There are reports that because the 'president' paid a huge 'compensation' to the FBI, the FBI is planning to give him a break?"

The bearded man frowned and interrupted sternly, "This reporter! I solemnly warn you not to spread false information! What 'compensation'? That's the stolen money of criminals, important 'physical evidence'! Our investigation bureau is seizing physical evidence in accordance with the law in order to thoroughly investigate the case!"

"Any attempt to tarnish the impartiality of the Bureau of Investigation is irresponsible! Our stance on this case is singular: investigate thoroughly and show absolutely no leniency!"

Another reporter quickly asked, "So what's your view on the Seattle Police Department's role in this incident? They seem to be victims as well?"

"Victims?" The bearded man scoffed. "Our preliminary investigation has yielded conclusive evidence that there is systemic and serious corruption within the Seattle Police Department! It is their corruption that has provided fertile ground for these scammers' schemes!"

"This reporter, you must trust the Investigation Bureau's impartial enforcement of the law!"

"So what's the Bureau of Investigation's next move?"

The bearded man's gaze swept across the room, his tone impassioned, "Our action is to not let any criminal go unpunished! No matter what their grievances are, or what sweet words they try to use to escape punishment! Justice may be delayed, but it will never be absent!"

His righteous statement, coupled with his resolute... well, it's hard to tell if the face under his beard is resolute, but with his determined eyes, he seems to be the embodiment of justice!

This contrasted sharply with the unconscious police chief behind him, who was handcuffed—yes, this guy fainted again after hearing that real Bureau of Investigation officers were coming to arrest people!
Although reporters were not allowed to take photos, they could still see the Bureau of Investigation's enforcement process from a distance.

They witnessed the Bureau of Investigation agents' extremely efficient and professional actions; they methodically handcuffed the pale-faced officers according to the list, while others, armed with search warrants, swiftly went to the residences of the individuals in question to search for evidence.

They watched as the detectives skillfully sealed and cataloged the incriminating evidence—cash and jewelry far exceeding reasonable income seized from officers' homes—before loading it into a special vehicle guarded by heavily armed guards.

The entire process was as meticulous as the operation of a precision instrument, leaving a deep impression!

The reporters couldn't help but exclaim, "They're incredibly impartial! It seems the Investigation Bureau is serious about this!"

"The Seattle Police Department is rotten to the core; it definitely needs such swift and decisive action!"

Amidst exclamations of admiration, the convoy, laden with corrupt police officers and evidence of their crimes, slowly disappeared from the reporters' sight.

Then, the bearded man at the head of the group ripped off the incredibly realistic beard and eyebrow disguise stuck to his face, revealing what looked like Derek Kennedy on his face!

He burst into laughter: "These silly reporters are hilarious! Hahaha! God, this is even more interesting than simply scamming money!"

The Seattle police chief, who was slowly waking up, saw this scene as soon as he opened his eyes. His blood rushed to his head, his eyes rolled back, and he promptly lost consciousness again!
"Oh dear, I hope he didn't die of anger. That's so pitiful. People should be more open-minded!"

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(End of this chapter)