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

Chapter 30 Inspirational Stories (4K, please read on, please vote!)
Nobody's a fool; everyone wants to use public opinion to increase their chances of winning a lawsuit.

Reverend Edward, who initiated the lawsuit, also took early action, collecting signatures on a large scale to accuse The Sun with the support of the church.

It is said that he aims to collect at least 100,000 signatures—when such a thick stack of petition signatures is placed before the judge and jury, he believes that all evil will be brought to justice.

However, Old Deng was unaware that he was about to face a devastating attack from Little Deng, who had "eaten shit"!

After assembling his legal team, Logan's first action was to tell Richard, "We're going to set up a radio station!"

Richard: "?"

With a lawsuit looming, why aren't you properly preparing for it? What are you up to?
Didn't you say you wanted to litigate "fairly and squarely"?

Logan didn't even blink. "Pursuing a 'fair and square' lawsuit doesn't necessarily mean you have to win it fair and square..."

"Moreover, radio stations are the most respectable and legitimate tool."

Although the first human experiment with radio broadcasting was in 1906, actual radio broadcasting programs did not appear until 1920, which was last year.

Last spring, a PhD at Westinghouse in Pittsburgh discovered that various audio program signals he emitted from the laboratory during his experiments, such as music and baseball game information, were being listened to by a large number of amateur radio enthusiasts.

Westinghouse saw a business opportunity in this and, in order to boost the sales of radio accessories, decided to establish KDKA, the first radio station in human history—yes, the first radio station was actually for selling radio accessories.

This year, listening to radio broadcasts has become a popular form of entertainment.

However, after listening twice, Logan shook his head. There were radio stations, but the programs were very limited. Some stations could only play music from records over and over again every day.

He decided to bring a little programming shock to American radio listeners.

……

Jeff Hackman never imagined his career would be connected to radio.

He was born into an Irish immigrant family in Chicago. Because his parents worked as handymen in a third-rate theater, he dreamed of becoming an actor from a young age.

However, he is not quite good-looking enough to be an actor—to describe his appearance as unremarkable would be an understatement.

Naturally, as a substitute actor in a third-rate theater, his greatest achievement was reading three lines for a drunken extra last week.

Well, the only thing he can talk about is his voice; everyone who's heard it says it's electrifying.

Unfortunately, he has no musical sense and can't make a living from music. What good is a nice voice if it can't put food on the table?

Just then, a female classmate from his theater acting class told him that a new radio station had been established in Chicago and was recruiting announcers, requiring only that they have a pleasant voice.

Jeff Hackman knew this female classmate; she was Chicago's most famous Page 3 girl from the Sun, and supposedly had a natural talent for acting, so he was put into a drama class to intensively improve her acting skills.

She said the new radio station was set up by The Sun, which seems to be true.

Radio announcer? Isn't that basically just "reading lines" in front of a tape recorder? I suppose they don't need to look good.

Then go ahead and give it a try.

To be honest, Jeff Hackman didn't intend to be a broadcaster for life; he just wanted to make a living first.

Therefore, he remained remarkably calm during the interview.

This isn't a stage; there are no scrutinizing or mocking eyes from the audience.

Even if he was asked to read an erotic novel.

Oh, he's read that novel before. It was serialized in The Sun, and it's a very graphic novel called "Fifty Shades of Grey".

Putting everything else aside, he knew that this novel was very popular in the entertainment industry, and that many actors liked to refer to the descriptions in it to play strange and unspeakable "sexual games".

Having read the original novel, he even took some time to prepare his emotions while reading it aloud.

Clear and steady, with a strange, comforting, and gentle power, it instantly pierced through the stuffy air of the recording studio.

When Jeff Hackman read the part about the male and female protagonists meeting, his voice seemed to carry a touch of soft warmth.

When describing the "open game plot," there was no lewdness in his tone; instead, it was a sincere admiration for exploring the beauty of nature.
When he mentioned the "increasingly perverse game plots," he spontaneously added some subtle pauses and soft sighs, as if he really felt the coexistence of pain and enjoyment.
His emotionally charged tone imbued every explicit word and every cheesy sentence with a certain... lyrical philosophical flavor?

Logan's eyes gleamed with the light of discovery of a priceless treasure!

Among the previous interviewees, when they found out that the interview content was to read an erotic novel, they all stumbled over their words, either with trembling voices or unsteady breathing, or deliberately skipping certain paragraphs, as if afraid of burning their tongues with the words.

Another young man simply stopped halfway through, crumpled up the manuscript, cursed, and slammed the door shut as he left.

Only this unassuming young man, whose old gray wool suit hung loosely on his body, making him look like a walking clothes rack, did not stutter, dodge, or show any lewdness. Instead, he exuded a sincerity and enthusiasm that he himself was unaware of.

Logan slapped his thigh. "You're the one! What's your name... Jeff, right? You're a natural-born broadcaster!"

ah? me?

Jeff Hackman looked bewildered, not even thinking that being born to make a living in radio was a good thing.

What future does broadcasting have?

At that moment, he had no idea that he would later become a legend in the American radio broadcasting industry.

Just as he didn't understand Logan's words after his loud laughter, "I have Admiral Jeff, who is worth a million sailors!"

……

Logan named the radio station established by The Sun "The Voice of Freedom".

Good evening, Chicago, and to all my friends on the other end of the radio, perhaps from Boston, Philadelphia, or even San Francisco.

Jeff Hackman's opening remarks were so natural, as if they had traveled across mountains and rivers to reach everyone's ears directly.

"This is Voice of Freedom, and I'm your old friend Jeff Hackman. Tonight, we continue our discussion on the latest developments in the underwear war that has erupted across America..."

How can a new radio station get its listeners accepted as quickly as possible?

The answer is: to ride the wave of a trending topic! And the biggest trending topic in America right now is undoubtedly the "underwear debate" that has swept the nation.

Not to mention that the person who created this hot topic was the radio station owner.

Jeff Hackman lived up to his reputation as the "General" recognized by Logan. Shortly after "Voice of Freedom" began broadcasting, he stood out with his magnetic voice, elegant demeanor, and quick wit, becoming the radio station's top "anchor."

His broadcasts of the "underwear debate" were like an elaborately woven audio drama.

Sure enough, he vividly described the new round of marches and confrontations on Fifth Avenue in New York between "bra-supporting women" and "bra-opposing women," speaking in a calm, almost whispered tone, as if sharing a secret with a close friend.

When he mentioned the arguments of both sides, he paused subtly for half a second, instantly transforming the blatant insults into a hilarious metaphor.

The most captivating segment was the "Letters from the Audience" segment, where Jeff used his gifted voice magic to bring letters from all corners of the world and from vastly different perspectives to life.

Even when letters were written criticizing him, he didn't refute them; he simply replied in a plain, almost innocent tone—

"Thank you for your sharp criticism. The purpose of 'Voice of Freedom' is simply to deliver the things that are happening and that people care about to you as truthfully as possible."

"As for judgment, it will always be in your hands, and in the hands of millions of listeners who are as wise and discerning as you."

This "telling a story in a gentle and detailed way," "like a face-to-face conversation," has an incredible magic.

For the first time, listeners in Chicago and beyond experienced being able to hear the clamor and debates from all over the country simultaneously, without leaving their homes, sitting in their own living rooms, by the fireplace.

—This was certainly not a “live broadcast” in the true sense; Jeff Hackman was often relaying information from newspapers across the country that the radio station had collected.

However, not many people can collect newspapers from all over the country.

Listeners only know that they can "synchronously" learn about dramatic events happening thousands of miles away and hear the most direct and vivid reactions from people of different classes, regions, and even stances simply by sitting in front of the radio.

Jeff's voice became a wonderful link connecting individuals with grand events.

It felt novel, exciting, and brought a wonderful sense of participation.

"Voice of Freedom" is a hit!
Jeff Hackman also became a sensation, becoming the nation's most beloved radio announcer.

A Chicago newspaper described it this way: “Every evening, as you walk down the streets of the neighborhood, you can hear Jeff Hackman’s voice coming from every house—families gather around the radio after dinner to listen to Jeff Hackman’s radio program.”

Jeff Hackman's rich, enchanting voice has become an indispensable "dessert" after dinner for countless families, turning the smoke and absurdity of the nationwide "underwear war" into the most exciting topic of conversation around the fireplace.

When public sentiment was at its peak, Jeff Hackman dropped a carefully crafted bombshell during prime time—

"The following is the latest news: the inventor of the Victoria's Secret bra has been formally sued by church figures!"

"Friends, Voice of Freedom will broadcast this momentous lawsuit live in its entirety, without reservation!"

"Every moment in court, every clash between prosecution and defense, will be delivered to your ears instantly via radio waves! Tune in to our frequency and witness the head-on confrontation at the heart of this lingerie war!"

The viewers sitting in front of the radio had their eyes light up!

Wow! This is huge news!
Live stream now, we all love to eat!
Originally, the parties involved in this lawsuit were not celebrities, so people didn't pay any attention to it, and even The Sun itself didn't mention it.

Now, Jeff Hackman's announcement of an unprecedented live stream of the lawsuit has caused the case to gain immense attention in the United States.

Jeff Hackman also "responded to public opinion" and invited Logan, the person being prosecuted, to the radio studio.

"Friends, this is Logan, wow, what a spirited young man..."

Accompanied by the soft sound of footsteps and chairs being pulled, Jeff's introduction, imbued with a strange calmness and affability, instantly conjured up an image in the minds of countless listeners of a handsome young man with an indomitable spirit.

“Logan, can you share with us how you got onto this… well, controversial and challenging path? I know it wasn’t all smooth sailing.”

Jeff Hackman naturally set the stage, and then it was Logan's turn to perform.

Logan's voice was clear and crisp, full of youthful energy.

First, there is a tragic story of "the father's unexpected death, being forced to drop out of school, taking over a small newspaper and vowing to make it big."

Jeff interjected at the opportune moment, his voice filled with respect: "Unimaginable pressure, a young boy, enduring grief to shoulder the responsibility of an entire newspaper..."

The audience's sympathy was instantly stirred—what a difficult child! What an inspiring story!

Jeff changed the subject, his tone becoming gentle yet guiding, "I know your newspaper is known in Chicago for its open style, and it's also quite controversial..."

Logan then tells an adventure story about a young man who admires new forms of freedom and believes he can change the minds of conservative people overnight through his own efforts.

Listener: He's definitely a young man, full of enthusiasm and just doing things without considering the consequences. But can you say he's not inspiring?
Jeff continued, "So, under what immense pressure did you invent the Victoria's Secret bra?"

This is yet another courageous story of someone who "cares for women and, to help them break free from constraints, started a second business to invent the modern bra."

Jeff seamlessly transitioned, his voice filled with emotion: "It was so difficult..."

The listeners nodded in unison in front of the radio: It's truly remarkable, so inspiring!

Finally, Logan's voice suddenly lowered, filled with grievance: "I don't know why my thoughts and inventions have become such a monster in the eyes of some people!"

"I really didn't want to see my invention cause such a huge controversy across the country! I actually hoped that my invention would quietly benefit women."

"I never imagined that I would be sued because of this..."

Jeff perfectly played the role of the straight man, first letting out a deep, understanding, and empathetic sigh, and then introducing the audience to the enormous influence of the plaintiff, the Chicago church.

The audience envisioned a handsome, resilient, and slightly tragic young fighter who bravely challenged the old order and was willing to bear the infamy, being put on the fire by the stubborn, conservative, and powerful church.

The housewives were on edge, and even some men who were originally neutral frowned – this bullying of the weak was shameless!
Only Reverend Edward stood there dumbfounded in front of the radio, listening to Logan's various inspirational stories. He could see that the person was alive, but his eyes wouldn't move.

After a while, his face began to contort.

He had only collected less than 10,000 petition signatures when the other side set up a radio station and swayed so many people's hearts.
100,000? 1 million? Several million?
And yet, he is still seen as a pitiful figure oppressed by "evil forces" in people's minds?
"God! Send down fire from heaven! Burn this silver-tongued hypocrite to death!"

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(End of this chapter)