A retired reincarnator from a certain American film studio

Chen Huaxing nodded in satisfaction.

"Don't lie to me, Ms. Finn, or you'll be in big trouble."

"I promise."

Patty Finn's gaze was unwavering, radiating a burning desire for money.

The reason this program wasn't cut off is...

This was because, after discussions, the top executives of CBS directly rejected the Los Angeles Police Department's request.

The executives at CBS felt that they were also victims in this matter, and if the public wanted to criticize, it should be the Los Angeles Police Department, not them.

You want me to shut down this wildly popular show? Fine, give me a court injunction.

No?

I'm sorry.

In the free world, the public has the right to know.

We don't speak for power, we only speak for freedom.

It took less than ten seconds.

moment.

An advertisement replaced the original live broadcast and appeared in the eyes of countless people who were watching the live show at that moment.

Hammer Industries: Safeguarding the cause of freedom!

"..."

Luke looked at a bespectacled, seemingly refined man appearing on the screen, then at the various weapons depots behind him, and listened as Justin Hammer, the chairman of Hammer Industries, talked incessantly about Hammer Industries' weaponry. His brow twitched, and he glanced at Earl and the two detectives, Martin and Roger, beside him.

"I don't really understand, but when a kidnapping is being broadcast live and the hostage is dead, are you sure it's okay to insert commercials?"

"Uh!"

Martin and Roger exchanged a glance, then shook their heads: "We don't know, this is the first time we've ever seen this."

Earl frowned and said, "I guess the legal team hired by the top management of CBS has already assured us that there won't be any problems."

half an hour.

Thirty seconds, ten million US dollars.

This is beyond robbery.

This is practically printing money.

Earl frowned and said, "If Chen Huaxing hadn't appeared before, I would have started to suspect that this kidnapping case was a conspiracy by CBS."

Detectives Martin and Roger couldn't help but nod in agreement.

What the hell.

Not to mention, CBS's stock market value is skyrocketing.

Now they're even directly profiting from human suffering.

wrong!

They even cooperated with this robber, profiting from human suffering.

The most critical point.

Earl frowned.

"When the public starts criticizing, they can easily shift the blame onto Chen Huaxing. After all, this was what the robbers asked them to do, and they were just following their orders."

"Yes."

"Even those companies that bid for the advertising could be said to have been helping Columbia to complete the robbers' mission."

"Tsk tsk!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Ke stared speechlessly at the computer screen, shaking his head as the "South Korean Four Star Ad" followed immediately after the "Hammer Industries Ad." He took out a cigarette from his pocket, opened it, and looked at the empty pack, becoming even more speechless.

Detective Roger took a cigarette from his pocket and handed it to him.

Lu Ke said thank you.

ignite.

Take a deep breath.

Luke was still feeling a bit upset and looked at Earl: "Tell me, after the case is over, can I ask Columbia to pay my performance fees?"

Earl paused for a moment, then looked at Luke.

"Team leader?"

"Can't you?"

"Of course not!"

Earl's pretty face darkened immediately: "Team leader, how could you have such a thought?"

Lu Ke opened his mouth.

Is it strange that he has this idea?

Without his cooperation, would this enormous wealth have gone to CBS?

Uh……

It seems to be OK.

After all, Chen Huaxing is the main character.

wrong.

Even so, he's still the second male lead, so he should at least get some appearance fee.

And he didn't ask for much.

Five million would be fine.

Perfect, this way he won't have to rob a bank.

Detective Martin thought Luke was joking, chuckled, and teased, "Have you thought this through? If you take their money, they might not dare to say anything about the robber, but someone might say you're colluding with CBS."

Also.

They just bully good people.

Luke nodded as he listened to Detective Martin's words.

You can't take this money.

It's not worth it to take it.

but……

Watching others scoop money into their homes is even more infuriating than losing ten dollars myself.

Lu Ke watched the TV screen, and after another thirty seconds, it seamlessly transitioned to another commercial, feeling a pang of heartache.

Hey!

I've changed my target. I'm not robbing the Federal Reserve Bank anymore; I'm robbing your Columbia Savings Bank instead.

No advertising fees will be paid.

I'll take it myself!

soon.

Thirty minutes is neither a short nor a long time.

Just as Luke was pondering how many people he would need to rob the Columbia Savings Bank, Jack, with his police lights on, brought Jia Ying to the scene.

Lu Ke, Jia Ying who had gotten into the car, and Karl who had followed nodded to each other.

at the same time.

After the last advertisement finished playing on the screen.

Chen Huaxing reappeared on the screen.

"Thirty minutes have passed."

"I know!"

Lu Ke reopened the call and said in a tone that didn't indicate the call had connected, "Ms. Jia Ying has arrived."

A smile appeared on Chen Huaxing's face.

“Very well, Luke, see, your plan has failed.”

"Yes."

Lu Ke remained expressionless.

He truly hadn't expected Chen Huaxing to take such an unconventional approach.

but……

The story isn't over yet.

It's still uncertain who will have the last laugh.

"But I still want to thank you."

Chen Huaxing changed the subject: "After all, if it weren't for you, I wouldn't have found Jiaying so quickly, would I?"

Lu Ke looked at Chen Huaxing, whose face already showed a victorious smile: "No need to thank me. After all, if I couldn't find Jiaying, you wouldn't have shown up again, giving me the opportunity to arrest you, right?"

Chen Huaxing burst into laughter.

"You still want to arrest me?"

"It's your duty!"

"pretty."

Chen Huaxing praised him, then sneered, "I told you, if you want to be a superhero, I, Chen Huaxing, will definitely help you out. You want to save Jiaying, you want to save these people, fine, I'll give you a chance, but I don't know if you dare to play along with me."