Chapter 101 You get the name, I get the benefit
Santa Monica Yacht Club, more than 20 vehicles spray-painted with LAPD badges surrounded the entire pier.
Vehicles are coming one after another.
The LAPD's large-scale dispatch naturally alerted the media. Some reporters stood outside the cordon to take pictures.
On the ship, Hawke had already copied the video from the recorder into his laptop and was waiting for the follow-up.
Erica immediately reported to the police detective bureau. The director of the police detective bureau was also among the first people to come over and was questioning her individually about the incident.
With the existence of video recording, this matter will be relatively less troublesome.
Before Erica passed over, she also told Hawke that she had notified her family.
As early as the Robert Downey Jr. incident, Hawke had guessed that her family background was not simple.
In the yacht lobby, Johnson watched the police officers from the brigade boarding the ship one after another, conducting a detailed search of the yacht, and asked Hawke: "Do you want to call a lawyer?"
Hawke said: "Wait a minute."
Katherine said: "Just tell me what you need, I can bring a team of lawyers over here."
Hoke discovered at this time that Robert Jr. ·After Downey was shot, Officer Susie, who had been to the studio, also came.
A young brown-haired man accompanied her on the boat.
These people all went to the back of the yacht and entered the cabin where Erica was.
After waiting for a long time, Susie entered the hall first. She recognized Hawke, nodded slightly to him, and then said: "We have important matters to discuss with Mr. Hawke Osmond and Mr. Dwayne Johnson. , let the rest of you go to the banquet hall first, shall we? Tea."
Erica and the brown-haired man came in from the outside and said to everyone, "Sorry, everyone."
Hoke, Johnson and Erica were saved. Their lives, seeing Erica say this, the others stood up one after another.
Before leaving, Eric said specifically: "Boss, call immediately if you encounter trouble."
Hoke nodded.
Danni stayed: "I am Dawn's wife and manager."
Erica closed the hall door and introduced Susie to everyone: "This is Police Officer Susie from the Parker Center of the LAPD headquarters. Governor."
She introduced: "This is my lawyer Brian Ferguson, who is also my cousin."
A few people shook hands.
When Hawke shook hands with Brian Ferguson, the handsome guy asked: "Are you the one who asked Erica to go to sea?"
"That's right," Hawke said.
Brian lowered his voice: "It's very skillful. I have never seen anyone able to ask her out for a night."
How shameless Hawke is: "It shows that I am very charming."< br>
"Everyone, please take a seat wherever you want." Susie said at this time: "I am here on behalf of the LAPD and want to talk about the follow-up processing of this matter."
Hoke sat on a couch , Erica sat next to him.
Susie said: "We learned about the situation in detail and watched the recorder video of the incident. The LAPD also conducted a detailed investigation of the yacht. The amount of drugs seized this time was rare in recent years."
"Now that the transcript is done, when can we leave?" Danny who spoke knew clearly that the agent would rush ahead: "Dawn, Hawke, and Erica are all heroes. They saved all the people on this ship. People.”
Susie smiled: "The LAPD has no intention of forcing you to stay, so let me, the head of media and public relations, discuss follow-up matters with you."
Hoke asked directly: "Can you tell us your plan?"
Susie said: "The LAPD must publicize this case widely, so that the citizens of Los Angeles and all taxpayers can see the results of the LAPD's work. Therefore, the video will be broadcast publicly, and Erica will become a A hero.”
Brian answered: "Erica also needs this result."
Hoke doesn't understand how to handle cases, but he is professional in playing with media and public opinion.
Hearing what the two said, he said: "The recorder was worn on my body and I filmed the whole process. According to the Press Act, the copyright of the video belongs to me."
Brian said: " That's true."
Hoke was not polite: "I have a certain say in this matter, no problem."
Susie had dealt with Hawke, and Erica of the Ferguson family had a special relationship with him, so she immediately said: "Of course."
Hoke added: "I didn't show up during the whole process, so the publicity When reporting, just pretend I don’t exist.”
Erica looked at him: “Without you, Dawn and I couldn’t do it.”
“I. I'm not a public figure, I don't need this." Hawke was not an upright person, so he naturally had other thoughts, and his eyes fell on Johnson: "My friend Dawn participated in almost the whole process, with fearless courage and heroic spirit. He defeated two thugs with his bare hands."
He asked Dani and Johnson: "What do you think?"
This incident fits Johnson's character so well, especially since he is about to star as the leading actor in "Anti-Terrorist SWAT Team".
Dani said: "Dawn is an actor and also needs exposure."
Susie said seriously: "LAPD thanks Mr. Johnson for his feat, and we will truthfully inform Johnson Everything Mr. did.”
< br>"We have reached a consensus in this regard." Of course Hawke will not discuss specific matters on behalf of Johnson: "Danni, what to do next, you talk to Susie, if it involves media promotion, you can ask Miss Me to come over."
Dany nodded to him.
"Now that we've finished talking about Dawn, let's talk about my rights." Hawke was not too polite to fight for it: "I will license the video to the LAPD for free, but there is a prerequisite."
Susie could only follow. Hawke's rhythm: "Please tell me."
Hoke said: "The media premiere copyright of the video must be designated by me. I can ensure that the other party's position is completely biased towards LAP. D, I will cooperate with you in the future.”
Susie thought of the program on Channel 11: “Midnight Entertainment”?
She had different opinions: “We will be the last two. There will be a press conference in an hour, and the video must be played after the press conference to dispel all doubts and characterize the incident. It is impossible to wait until 11 o'clock in the evening."
Hawke was prepared: "Can I contact the media? Let her come for an interview."
Susie said: "I need Fox's position to be biased towards the LAPD."
Hawk walked out lightly. Push: "She's here, you guys can talk."
Susie thought for a while: "Okay."
Hoke went to the other side of the hall and took out his mobile phone to make a call.
Megan Taylor on the other side got through and asked: "Didn't you go to sea? Are you back so soon?"
"A serious incident happened, but I can't tell you now, I can only tell you You said that I was one of the parties involved and captured the whole thing." Hawke said directly: "Super explosive news, full of social depth and entertainment. If you want, bring the cameraman to the Santa Monica Marina. "
Megan said: "Wait a moment." Pressed the intercom: "Claire, I want to know what happened at the Santa Monica Marina now."
Claire paused slightly and quickly said: "Dozens of LAPD police cars blocked the entire pier. District, now a large number of reporters rushed over. On Channel 11, Gretchen personally took the cameraman over."
"Bring the cameraman, we will go there right away," Megan said into the phone." I'm leaving now."
While Hawke was on the phone, Dani and Johnson discussed in low voices and called Caroline at the same time.
Brian stood up, gave his cousin a look, and the two quietly came to the window.
He tapped Hawke on the other side with his chin: "What does this man do? Susie took the initiative away from him."
Erica glanced at her cousin. , still not very smart, said: "Hawk is a member of West Coast Media Entertainment The founder of Le Studio, specializes in crisis public relations consulting and business strategic planning. "In the current situation, Hawke is indeed very capable." She never underestimates herself: "On the other hand, I sit down. By his side.”
Brian understood: "It seems that I need to devote more of my brain to business matters."
Erica glanced at Hawke and then said: "You have done so many bad things, when will you do it?" If you are unsure, you can ask Hawke for help. Remember to bring seven digits, eight digits is better. "
Brian thought of a good idea: "It's easy to get into trouble in this business. I can be his lawyer and let him help me deal with those bad things for free. "
Erica didn't bother to talk to this idiot with insufficient brain capacity.
Hoke came back after making the call and said: "They will be here soon."
Susie looked at her watch and saw that there was still plenty of time. She asked Hawke a few questions and called the people below.
Outside the pier, yellow cordons blocked off a large area, and multiple police officers patrolled back and forth to prevent reporters and paparazzi from crossing the threshold.
Some brave guys hired speedboats to sail to the sea, but were driven away by patrolling police speedboats.
Anyone with a sense of news will know that something big happened on this yacht.
Gretchen and several of her men had arrived more than ten minutes ago, but they were stopped outside the cordon. No matter how hard they contacted, it was useless.
The stricter the LAPD's security, the bigger the news.
Gretchen kept calling and pacing anxiously.
Suddenly, she discovered that Megan, who was on the same channel, came with two people, accompanied by someone from the LAPD.
When she arrived at the cordoned area, there was an LAPD officer who helped her pull up the isolation tape.
Gretchen almost rushed over and called Megan: "Why are you here? Can you get on the boat?"
Megan said: "Time is tight, now is not the time to talk."
Gretchen is a smart person, and knows how to compromise at this moment to get the benefits, and said: "Take me up, tonight on "Ace News", we Two co-hosts. "
"Sorry, this is not something I can decide." Megan kept walking through the cordoned area and boarded the yacht. Entering the yacht hall, she saw Susie, whom she had collaborated with, the Johnsons, the policewoman who shot Robert Downey Jr., and Hawke.
Megan greeted them one by one.
Hawke said: "I want to have a few words with her alone."
"Please do it." Susie didn't talk nonsense.
Hoke picked up his laptop, took Megan into the small hall next to him, and clicked on the video for her to watch.
Because the recorder was shut down several times in the middle, the video was divided into several segments, but Hawke captured all the key parts.
The transaction taken from a high place is not very clear, but you can vaguely see the figures and what happened.
The lighting conditions in the cabin are very good, and the gunfight is enough to distinguish who is who and whether they have weapons in their hands.
At the end of the video playback, Megan's first question was: "You are not injured, are you?"
"No." Hawke said: "This was filmed with the recorder you gave me. When I went to sea this time, I encountered some crew members trading with Mexican traffickers..."
He quickly told what happened.
Meghan was very happy: "I want the video, you name the price."
Hawke said: "$300,000."
Meghan subconsciously wanted to refute.
Hoke stopped her and said: "This is a series of cases involving a new Mexican trafficker organization called the Mule Gang. The LAPD will then launch a series of targeted attacks. Haven't you always wanted to do social news? ? Are you interested in digging into celebrities and crime? "
He said before: "There are several conditions you must meet, otherwise I can only cooperate with others." br>
Meghan made a gesture of invitation.
Hawke added: "The LAPD will hold a press conference at 11:30, and the news will be broadcast at 12 o'clock at the latest. If you can't get the corresponding news time, I can't sell it to you."
" Let me make a call." Megan took out her mobile phone and dialed the office number of channel director Cynthia.
Hoke took the notebook out of the small hall, leaving space for her.
Not long after, Meghan came out of the hall and said, "I've done it. Today's noon news period belongs to me, and it will be broadcast on Channel 11 at 12 o'clock."
Hoke Said: "You talk to Susie about the rest."
Megan went directly to Susie to discuss publicity matters on both sides, and Dani quickly joined in.
The platform of Fox Television Network is large enough.
Hoke called Erica and Johnson to the other side.
"Guys, there is one thing." Hawke will not be vague when doing things openly: "I sold the video taken on the boat for 300,000 US dollars..."
strong Sen understood what he meant and interrupted directly: "I get the name and you benefit, as you should."
Erica said: "This was taken by you."
Hoke stretched out his hand: "Okay, I won't be polite. In this matter, the three of us are an offensive and defensive alliance."< br>
The three of them had just fought together, and Erica reached out her hand and put it under Hawke's hand.
Johnson's hand fell on Hawke's hand.
Hoke reminded: "I heard people say that the Mule Gang is ruthless in doing things. After you two are exposed, please pay attention to your safety."
Erica paid attention to it, but what she said was something else that suited her style of work: "The LAPD is the largest armed violent organization in Los Angeles."
Johnson said: "I will hire a few bodyguards "
This incident, in Hawke's view, is also an opportunity to promote Alison.
But Alison was frightened out of her psychological shadow and temporarily hid from people.
No one pays, and of course Hawke will not do charity.
Susie waved to Hawke, and Hawke also went over and joined the discussion.
However, he rarely speaks. Because of the existence of the video, it is safest to use conventional publicity methods in the future.
Half an hour later, Susie got off the boat and announced to the media that a press conference would be held at 11:30 in the yacht club hall.
The large number of reporters gathered here immediately dispersed and went to the club hall to occupy a vantage point.
But Gretchen didn’t go because Megan didn’t get off the boat.
After a few more minutes, Hawke followed Megan off the yacht with his luggage.
A commercial car drove directly onto the pier and picked up Megan, Hawke and Claire.
Although it was a bit far away, Gretchen saw that compared to when she came, there was an extra Hawk Osmond beside Megan.
She couldn't help but guess.
The commercial vehicle drove out of the trestle, left the yacht terminal, and went straight to Century City.
On the way, Megan said: "Your business is getting bigger and bigger, and it's all done to the LAPD."
Hoke told the truth: "It's just a coincidence."
Megan said: " When an opportunity comes, whether you grasp it or not depends on your ability.”
The car arrived at Century City and parked in front of the Fox Building. The group took the elevator upstairs and entered the "Midnight Entertainment" column group.
Meghan clapped her hands vigorously and said: "Everyone takes action now to adjust the electronic background of the studio. We will do the 12 o'clock noon news today."
Everyone was a little surprised. The director asked: "Is there any big news?"
"Super news!" Megan said quickly: "The kind that can follow up the report for multiple issues."
A The associate producer immediately took action.
Meghan told Claire: "Go and apply for $300,000 in funding. Director Cynthia has already approved it. Go right away."
Claire got busy.
Hawke was going to the reception room, waiting to sign the agreement, and then collect the check.
Meghan stopped him: "Are you free tomorrow morning?"
"Not in the morning." Hawke explained: "Today's things are not over yet. I need to go to the LAPD to supplement them tomorrow. Take notes and go through the storage procedures for some evidence.”
His fishing and hunting slingshots and darts were temporarily kept by the LAPD.
There was a sudden commotion at the door of the program. Meghan turned to look and whispered: "Cynthia Rosberg is here."
Hawke looked over there, and a middle-aged woman came in at the door.
It’s hard to say in terms of appearance, but judging by his surname, he should be of Jewish descent.
Megan introduced both parties.
Cynthia shook hands with Hawke gently and said: "I have heard of you, you often get big news."
Hoke said: "Indeed, I work for Fox TV The network has provided many headlines. ”
"Well done, work hard." Cynthia casually drew a pie: "Fox will not treat every partner badly."
Meghan and Cynthia went to the producer's office.
Hoke waited in the reception room for a while, and Claire brought the agreement.
As in the past, Hawke signed the licensing agreement and quickly got the check.
At 11:30, the LAPD's press conference at the Santa Monica Yacht Club started on time. Susie took the stage to report the yacht drug trafficking case and the crew member's armed robbery case.
Later, Dwayne Johnson and Erica Ferguson took the stage.
Susie focused on the heroic feats of the two men in this case.
Director Eric Eason, actor Lauren Hashian and the yacht captain also came on stage to express their gratitude to Erica and Johnson.
However, many media raised questions on the spot. For example, many reporters believed that in the accounts of the three Erics, they were all asleep due to drugs that night and did not witness their actions with their own eyes.
Susie did not explain, nor did she allow Erica and Johnson to refute.
It was close to twelve o'clock at noon, and the big screen in the hall lit up and was adjusted to Fox TV Channel 11.
Then, many reporters discovered that Megan Taylor, who originally did entertainment gossip, became the host of the midday news.
In full view of everyone, Meghan delivered the exclusive news.
Several videos captured by the recorder were played on the TV screen.
The hall fell into silence for a while, except for some noisy voices in the video.
When the video ended, no one in the hall applauded first.
Then everyone applauded.
Some people are shouting: "You are heroes! Erica Ferguson, you are a hero! Dwayne Johnson, you are also a hero!"
(End of this chapter)