Chapter 72 Ability and Ambition
The area bordering West Los Angeles and Santa Monica, Wilshere Street.
In a single-family villa facing the street, a fierce quarrel suddenly broke out, and the shouts of a man and a woman reached the neighbor's house.
With the sound of smashing things, Miller Collins was kicked out of the house by his wife.
His wife Maria shouted that she wanted to divorce him and let him die.
With his daughter still at home, Miller Collins had no choice but to get in the car and go out. Feeling irritated, he simply went to a nearby bar to drink.
When people are unlucky, they will only become more unlucky.
In the small bar, "Midnight Entertainment" was played on the large-screen TV, and Miller instantly became the focus of the audience.
The gay man burst out laughing, and someone asked him loudly how he felt.
He covered his face with his hands, ran out of the bar, and drove away like crazy.
The car was speeding and he was driving erratically due to his drunkenness, and soon a LAPD patrol car was summoned.
If God closes the door for you, he will definitely seal the window for you again.
Miller was detained by the LAPD and sent for an alcohol test. He was then convicted of drunk driving and was temporarily detained.
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“Judging from the video footage, the person standing in the swimming pool is undoubtedly San Diego wide receiver Miller Collins.”
On the TV, "Midnight Entertainment" was broadcasting the video captured by Eric himself, and host Megan Taylor was still doing voiceover interpretation.
When Miller, who had lowered his head, raised his head and stretched out his hand to wipe the corner of his mouth, she was slightly surprised: "Did he...eat all of it?"
In the West Coast studio, there was a sound. A hearty laugh.
Hoke raised the can in his hand and said, "Congratulations on our news making the headlines again."
Edward, Eric and Frank clinked their glasses with him and drank together.
Eric looked at the close-up of Miller Collins on TV, and the suffocation in his heart disappeared without a trace. He was very happy for a while, drank half a can of beer, and some thoughts couldn't stop popping up like an erupting volcano. Come.
“Guys, guys, listen to me!” He stood up and danced: “I already have the inspiration for the next work. This time I actually experience life and open up all the artistic cells in my body. "
Frank said: "You don't want to adapt this incident into a movie, do you?"
Eric pointed out. Pointing to Hawke and Edward: "Their work is ordinary yet exciting, and they are born to be movie protagonists. I must use Hawke as the prototype to adapt a movie. This is my mission as a director!"
Hoke laughed and said: "You can use me as a prototype, but don't mention my name on any occasion."
Eric asked: "Don't you want the royalties?"
Hoke said: "By the time you adapt this movie, maybe I won't need the money."
< br>Eric did not force himself: "I listen to you."
Edward reminded: "The news is here again."
"Midnight Entertainment" played the surveillance video.
"After the special reporter who provided us with news shot the previous video, his studio was invaded. Four thieves searched for worthless CDs and videotapes. However, the LAPD arrived in time and the four were arrested on the spot. , onlookers at the scene heard it One of them shouted, saying that the studio had offended a big shot in the sports world. "
The video of Miller drinking milk was shown earlier, and as soon as the surveillance video and Megan's voiceover came out, anyone with any brains, They all think of Miller Collins.
After the surveillance video was played, the screen switched back to the studio.
Megan said: "We contacted Chief Lucio of the West Los Angeles Police Department who was responsible for the case."
Chief Lucio occupied half of the TV screen, and as Megan question and said: "All four thieves have criminal records. After interrogation, their identities have been determined. All four of them are from the white gang organization El Chapo..."
After the connection ended, the screen turned and a picture of a newspaper clipping appeared.
Meghan added: "In the past few years, there have been media reports that Miller Collins is involved with the El Chapo Gang."
There are more than one newspaper clippings, constantly changing, to prove this statement Not empty.
There is even a reply from Miller Collins. He has defended in the media that the reason why he was photographed in contact with a member of the El Chapo Gang was because he and that person were childhood friends. It was purely personal. friendship.
At the end of this program, Megan Taylor specifically mentioned the topic of celebrities and crime.
The dead Robert Downey Jr. was dragged out and whipped to death.
The program is very effective.
"Celebrities and crime, this topic is inherently hot." Frank put down the can and said: "This woman does good news, she is capable and ambitious."
Hoke told the truth: "She is also very courageous. I feel like she wants to switch to social and current affairs."
The show ended and Frank was about to leave. He took a bag, threw the empty can on the table into it, and said: "Want to go up? I haven't understood the inside of Channel 11 for many years, but if Roger E. If Errs intervenes, haha... That will be troublesome." Hawke understood what this meant.
Edward hated Frank's pretense the most. He drank all the wine in the can and deliberately threw it to Frank: "Take it and sell it, you're welcome."
Frank was choked and said anything. If he didn't come out, he packed up the empty can and carried it away.
Hoke turned off the TV and handed the reloaded Taser to Edward: "You will sleep down here tonight. Will this thing work?"
"It will work." Edward looked at Eric and said angrily: "Why am I sleeping down there?"
Hawke said directly: "Change into black clothes and make a black floor in the dark. If someone attacks us, we won't be able to find you."
Edward was about to cry: "I have dark skin and I have to stand in front. . ”
Hoke took out his Glock pistol, took another magazine, and went upstairs to sleep.
Eric was happy tonight and drank too much. Edward sent him upstairs to lie on his side before coming back to change into black clothes and black pants.
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Fox Television Center, "Midnight Entertainment" ends.
When Megan Taylor took off her makeup, she heard a burst of cheers.
She quickened her pace, turned out of the corridor, and came to the office area. Everyone clapped vigorously.
Claire took a few steps over and said: "The latest ratings statistics show that for the first time we have entered the top five of all programs in the United States at the same time!
A huge surprise came, Meghan's hands Cover your mouth with disbelief on your face.
Everyone in the program group was applauding her.
"Thank you, thank you everyone." Meghan pressed her hands down and said, "The end of the month party, the buffet party, I'll treat you."
The applause turned into cheers again.
Megan returned to the office with a smile. Just as she sat down, a call from channel director Cynthia came in.
The other side said: "Congratulations, you did a good job."
Megan thanked her and said: "Director, I promised you that I can use the ratings of the program to help you get back the lost advertising dollars."
Cynthia said: "You did it. ”
Megan hung up the phone and suddenly felt very relaxed. She was also under pressure in this episode.
The program is well done and the material cannot be ignored.
Meghan immediately picked up the phone and dialed Hawke’s number.
The other side asked: "Is something wrong?"
Meghan said softly: "I want to congratulate us. The program's ratings have entered the top five in the United States at the same time."
Hoke was simple and direct: "Do I have a bonus?"
Megan smiled, and smiled freely Quick: "I'm going to invite everyone on the show team to have a party, and you can come too."
"Call me after you have set a time and place." Hawke remembered something and reminded: "That bastard He has connections with the El Chapo Gang, so be careful when you go out, or he will go crazy.”
Meghan listened to it, and when she left work, she went to the parking lot with a few male colleagues, and then drove home.
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The next day, entertainment news, sports news, and even social news were all filled with news about Miller Collins.
The scenes of him burying his head with another person and wiping the corners of his mouth were all displayed in the form of huge posters, prominently displayed on the front pages of major newspapers and magazines.
Five manufacturers have issued announcements to terminate all cooperative relationships with Miller Collins and will hold him accountable for breach of contract.
The San Diego Chargers have halted contract extension talks with Miller Collins.
Hoke had Eric call a tabloid.
Starting with this tabloid, Miller Collins' new nickname spread across America - The Milk Drinker.
There are still some points in the matter that have yet to be resolved. The four people arrested by the El Chapo Gang are very tough-mouthed and have been carrying all the charges.
There are also forces within the LAPD that are blocking it.
Behind every well-known gang, there must be normal forces behind it.
Maria Collins suddenly disappeared after crying in a public appearance.
It will be put on the shelves on November 1, with a minimum of 20,000 words of updates. Also, it’s the end of the month, please vote!
(End of this chapter)