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

Chapter 33 Make Way, I'm Going to Show Off (4K, please read and vote!)
The term "Second American Civil War" was coined by European journalists.

The words reveal a desire to "have some fun".

Despite the infighting among European countries, they are all quite tacitly sitting down to watch the Americans make a scene.

It's important to understand that while World War I devastated the entire continent of Europe, the American mainland remained untouched by the flames of war.

Taking advantage of the war, the United States intervened in the ruins of Europe as a "savior," becoming the largest creditor of the entire continent. Its economic strength far exceeded that of any other European country, even the pseudo-world hegemon, Great Britain.

After the collapse of its traditional hegemony, old Europe both needed to rely on the emerging United States and could not hide its sense of loss. At this time, it would be great to see some jokes about the United States.

Initially, it was just the French hyping up the "civil war" in America—a "civil war" sparked by a piece of underwear!
"The Underwear Wars"? That sounds like a ridiculous joke.

But as more and more American reports were reprinted, the French realized that it was a joke—those Yankees from the New World were really just bored and making a national fuss over a new type of underwear.

So, what kind of new underwear is this?

It's available in France, and the sellers even put up a sign that it was the "trigger of the Second American Civil War," which immediately made the French smile!
Thanks to the design inspiration from later generations, the first Victoria's Secret bra was well-designed and highly polished, making it acceptable even to the discerning French.

While agent Pierre was sending money to Logan to request additional orders, he was also working even harder to publicize the chaos happening in the New World!
More and more European journalists are turning their attention to the United States, and once they see it, they're all grinning from ear to ear!

Wow, there's a nationwide protest over a piece of underwear!

Emma, ​​a nationwide debate has erupted over a piece of underwear!

Holy crap, there are lawsuits all over the country over a piece of underwear!
Now, the "old gentlemen" of Europe have something to say: "America always gives people the impression of being young, open and progressive, but conservatism is the true nature of this country!"

So, this conservative guy actually criticizes Europe for clinging to colonial thinking and trade barriers every day, and shouts that "open door" and "freedom of navigation" are the modern economic principles.
Ridiculous, too ridiculous!
The Victoria's Secret bra became an instant hit in Europe even before it was officially released.

Logan is not yet able to cover the European market. Due to the supply shortage, many local clothing factories have even directly imitated the Victoria's Secret bra design to produce and sell modern bras.

It's fair to say that conservative forces in Europe are no less powerful than those in the United States, but amidst the major scandals in America, not a single conservative has dared to criticize the Victoria's Secret bra.

The unified narrative from all countries is one of praise, stating that "this is a benefit for women," and so on.

French philosophers went even further, describing the United States as "undeveloped children" with only "animalistic practical intelligence," incapable of comprehending the depths of progressive civilization...

As for how a piece of underwear could be linked to the depths of civilization, that's not important; what's important is that everyone found it amusing.

As the scandal in the United States grew larger, "Fifty Shades of Grey," which was considered a scourge in many parts of the United States, was introduced to Europe and became a sensation there at a speed comparable to the spread of light.

Conservatives quickly jumped out, vehemently denouncing Americans as "utterly shameless, capable of writing such a shameless novel..."

But despite the criticism, this novel has become a bestseller in Europe!
European scoundrels, young and old, were brimming with enthusiasm for the book's various strange props and locations where a steamy affair could take place anytime, anywhere. They rushed into bookstores, waving their money to buy a copy and take it home to study it closely.

European critics are far more tolerant than their American counterparts, requiring virtually no public relations efforts.

"Never before has a book depicted the tug-of-war between sex and love so captivatingly..."

"The entanglement of spirit and flesh, the conflict between love and hate—the author presents us with a fiercely captivating world..."

There has never been a small number of people in old Europe with special interests, and taking advantage of this opportunity, all sorts of sex toys and strange products have quietly been launched—the kind that are not limited to either men or women.

The British say, who says a whip can only be used between a man and a woman? Two men can use it too!

In this strange atmosphere, Richard's name became known all over the world!

—Some European authors who specialize in writing about all sorts of sexual things have claimed to have been inspired by Richard and to draw inspiration from this novel to create even more diverse works!

The vast conservative faction of old Europe certainly had nothing good to say about this phenomenon.

But that's alright. Compared to the nouveau riche of the New World, they are far too civilized to escalate their insults without making a big deal out of it.

And so, the old folks grumbled and cursed, the young people learned and enjoyed themselves, and everyone watched as the Americans "fought it out" and won!
These issues were reported to Logan by Pierre and other agents, who demanded that he replenish the stock immediately!
Logan chuckled upon seeing this, and, as if eager to stir up trouble, reported every word of the Europeans' amused mentality in the newspapers and on the radio.

Pure Americans wouldn't be happy about that.

You see, old Europe didn't like the New World, and the New World didn't like old Europe either.

Americans saw themselves as the saviors of Europe, but at the Paris Peace Conference, they were boycotted by Britain and France, and domestic public opinion quickly turned to isolationism: "The old powers of Europe cannot be trusted, and America should focus on its own interests."

It's like a scene from a stage play: a young man from the countryside thinks that everyone in the city is cunning and treacherous, and he is full of distrust towards city dwellers.

American elites view Europe as "corrupt old relics" and believe that their own system and values ​​are more advanced.

Now look what's happened! We're being mocked for being "conservative" by these old-fashioned Europeans!
On the contrary, it belongs to Tiangang.

It's all the fault of that small group of stubborn religious conservatives!

And just like that, something amazing happened: the Europeans' ridicule, in turn, propelled the situation to an unstoppable force, toward the side of "the pursuit of freedom and openness," toward Logan's side.

Surely the American mindset isn't as advanced as those old-fashioned people from the Old World!

—And this is also part of Logan's efforts to gather evidence in preparation for the trial!
—Look at this, this is the will of the people!

The federal-level “National Prosecution for the Sale of Obscene Materials” has been greatly accelerated.

Although the American judicial process is lengthy and repetitive, especially in some major cases, it is not uncommon for it to drag on for years or even decades.

But this case absolutely cannot be delayed!

The sales bans and countersuits that are now spreading across the United States all originated from this case. The United States is a country of common law, and having precedents makes it easier to adjudicate other cases.

While gathering evidence to prepare for the trial, both sides' lawyers continued to submit motions, requesting the court to take concrete action.

For example, the plaintiff's lawyers claimed that Logan manipulated the newspaper to conduct "prejudgment by the media," and that potential jurors may have already been exposed to the reports, requesting the court to uphold their verdict without trial.

Logan's lawyers, of course, requested the court to dismiss the case.

Because the Catholic Church, which filed the lawsuit, also engaged in a lot of "manipulation of public opinion."

The Catholic Church may be conservative, but it's not stupid. Seeing that Logan garnered widespread sympathy through "storytelling," it knew perfectly well that what the masses love most is to hear stories.

Or, to put it another way, American courts are essentially a battle of stories.

However, if we're just talking about the people involved, Logan's various "inspirational stories" are far superior to Pastor Edward's story of "dedicating his life to the Lord and vowing to destroy all evil."

No problem. Since you, Logan, have so much material to tell, we can also "help you tell your story" from another angle.

Radio stations, the Victoria's Secret bra, and the explosive popularity of "Fifty Shades of Grey" are all double-edged swords for Logan.

The Catholic Church seized on this oversight and fabricated—no, "revealed"—a number of fascinating stories. For example, they claimed that "girls who watched 'Fifty Shades of Grey' could kiss men casually, and even sneak out of their homes at 3 a.m. to have fun with men..."

Or, "A daughter influenced by the Victoria's Secret parade only wants to be a man's playmate, not to take responsibility, and even less to become a mother..."

I have to say, what would traditional parents think if they saw this story?
They just want to beat Logan to death!
Logan wasn't afraid at all.

Besides his own "story" being more captivating and having greater value for dissemination, he is also exploring Pastor Edward's "story".

When Logan thought of the church, the priests who preached morality and faith reminded him of the hellish joke, "The little boy said the priest had a horn, but the nun said the priest had a key."

Reverend Edward appears dignified and respectable, but is there some "untold story" between him and the little boy in private?
Donald took on the job.

He had many petty thieves under his command, so it wouldn't be difficult for him to sneak into the church to uncover the pastor's secrets.

Then, on this day, when Donald came to report to Logan, his expression was extremely strange.

“I don’t think that’s good news.” Logan looked at his shifty expression and had a bad feeling.

“…Well, not really. At least it should be good for your case.” Donald’s expression was strange, but Logan felt that his eyeballs were trembling.

So what exactly happened?
“Alright.” Donald wiped his face, stiffly organized his thoughts, and told Logan the results of his underling’s investigation.

"..."

Logan's mind went blank for a moment after hearing this, feeling as if he had been struck by lightning, and he was completely stunned.

"Are you sure... this is all real?" Logan couldn't believe his ears, feeling as if he were in a magical world.

Donald looked uncomfortable. "I couldn't believe it either. I even sent two people to investigate..."

He recalled the scene of the two young men practically vomiting all the way back, and he couldn't help but feel a churning in his stomach, unable to continue speaking.

Logan took a deep breath and pressed down on the veins on his forehead that were about to burst.

Honestly, he doesn't want to say anything anymore.

He had envisioned the most advantageous "priest story" for himself, but he never expected such a plot to unfold!

It just goes to show that America has produced geniuses generation after generation!
"Forget it, let's get solid evidence first," Logan said weakly.

Donald: "..."

He felt it was inhumane to subject his men to such an impact again.

Logan had the same idea, and with an extremely conscientious expression, he said, "Never mind, I'll figure something out..."

Logan gritted his teeth. At this point, he had no choice but to sacrifice himself and use his second identity.

As for when to unleash such a thunderous roar again, Logan needs to think about it first.

……

In the ensuing legal battle, the case in the federal court quickly moved to the trial stage, where both sides would present evidence and arguments before the judge and jury.

This lawsuit, which has garnered attention across the United States and much of Europe and may eventually be included in textbooks, has already been covered by more than just The Sun newspaper and Voice of Liberty radio station.

When Logan walked into the courtroom with his lawyer Robert Guinness, the flashbulbs went off like fireworks, blinding everyone.

This is the first impression most reporters get of Logan in person.

Handsome is always the first impression people have of Logan. This impression is so strong that it has even made people forget his image as an "inspirational fighter".

It's worth noting that in the reports from supporter media, Logan was portrayed as a fighter who might be somewhat handsome but was definitely exhausted; while in the reports from opposition media, Logan was depicted as a sleazy, lecherous greyhound.

But Logan's appearance is completely different.

He has a angular face and an extraordinary demeanor. Looking into his eyes, one sees a burning flame that can change the world. Even just seeing his photograph evokes a sense of respect and admiration in people.

How important is appearance?
Looking at him, no one would believe he's "vulgar," and the reporters' opinions have already tipped infinitely in Logan's favor.

Robert Guinness was also satisfied with the result, but he still whispered a reminder to Logan, "Don't be careless. Just follow the plan in court later."

Logan, however, appeared even more relaxed than him.

Although he has never been to an American court, he holds a trump card and is not worried at all about losing the case.

The courtroom, under the national spotlight, was merely his stage.

Not long after, Logan sat in the defendant's seat.

Reverend Edward had arrived, dressed in a black church robe, his face solemn, his gaze toward Logan carrying a sense of judgment.

Logan glanced at him once and then looked away, which he interpreted as a sign that Logan was guilty.

"But I won't let you, a devil's lackey, get away with this!" Pastor Edward thought smugly.

Logan felt his eyes had been defiled. "Damn it, even if it's for the mental anguish I suffered, I can't let you get away with this trash!"

Logan originally didn't hate this guy.

The work he does now, and the work he does in the future, will inevitably attract people who hate him.

Hate me if you want, I love seeing you grit your teeth in hatred but are powerless to do anything about it.

But this guy inflicted too much damage on Logan—it was damage that struck his very soul!

The judge struck the gavel, and the trial officially began.

After several rounds of back-and-forth between the two lawyers, Robert Guinness, as planned, asked Logan about his original intention in inventing the Victoria's Secret bra.

Logan cleared his throat and stood up slowly but firmly.

Move aside, I'm about to show off!
"Friends, today I want to say that in the present and in the future I will inevitably encounter all kinds of difficulties and setbacks, but I still have a dream. This dream is deeply rooted in the American dream."

"I have a dream!"

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(End of this chapter)