Chapter 739 -738: Use Your Brain
“This…this…”
Bright snapped back to reality, somewhat at a loss for words.
He hadn’t expected Xu Yang and Wang Xiaocong to be the owners of YTXC company.
After all, he had been at the site on the day of the press conference.
But he arrived a bit late and could only stand outside on the street, watching the live broadcast on the big screen.
In the end, he even booked an AI companion model 8888 at a fifty percent discount.
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Though he had a wife, it did not stop him from wanting an AI companion.
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Of course, he hadn’t informed his wife about purchasing the AI companion.
He wasn’t planning to bring the AI companion home; instead, he intended to keep it in his office.
As for why to keep it at his office?
Besides doing some assistance-related work, there were other matters it could take care of, which those in the know would understand.
The four Chinese owners of YTXC company were among the Chinese wealthy entrepreneurs he admired.
He never imagined he would actually encounter the owners of YTXC company.
Richard paid no attention to everyone’s astonishment but asked Bright, “Do you think, with the status and identity of my friend, he would deliberately trouble Harriman, such a minor celebrity?”
Bright steadied his nerves and declared solemnly, “Of course not, it’s definitely Harriman’s fault, it’s Mr. Harriman who has falsely accused your friend.”
He quickly turned to Xu Yang and Wang Xiaocong, bowing deeply, “Gentlemen, I am truly sorry, I misunderstood you two, you would definitely not do what Harriman claimed, it’s certainly Harriman who has slandered you. I apologize earnestly for being deceived by Mr. Harriman a moment ago and I hope you can forgive my mistake.”
Richard was quite pleased with Bright’s attitude, “Very good.”
Wang Xiaocong said with a smirk, “Chief Bright, you’re not too bad.”
Bright, ignoring Wang Xiaocong’s mockingly smile, replied with surprise, “Thank you for your praise.”
Everyone almost vomited due to Bright’s shamelessness and thick skin.
Wang Xiaocong continued, “So, we’re being slandered by Harriman, what are you going to do about it?”
Bright immediately said, “Of course, I will arrest Mr. Harriman. He has slandered you, which is a serious crime. I must take him back to face the law!”
Harriman’s face turned pale, but he wasn’t about to admit defeat just yet and shouted, “Chief Bright, how can you arrest me? I’m telling the truth. Look, he still has a gun in his hand. He was going to kill me. This is evidence, an irrefutable fact.”
Bright looked at Harriman, speechless, “Mr. Harriman, are you treating me like an idiot? Whose gun is that? I think you know better than I do. Don’t forget, your gun is registered with our police station. A simple check will reveal that it’s your handgun. Do you really want me to check it and prove it to you?”
Err…
Harriman had nothing to say.
In his panic, he had blurted out those words, forgetting that his handgun was indeed registered with the police station.
Bright then mocked, “Mr. Harriman, please use your brain before you speak. It doesn’t matter if you’re an idiot, but don’t treat me as one, or you’re truly an idiot.”
Harriman’s face turned from white to red, and grinding his teeth, he said, “Even if it’s my gun, it doesn’t prove anything. Look at me and my bodyguards, we’re all lightly wounded. Those two are completely unscathed. We were beaten by him. I took out the gun just wanting to defend myself legally!”
Bright looked at Harriman speechlessly again, then glanced around, “This store next to us should have security cameras. The truth of the matter will be clear after reviewing the surveillance footage.”
Wang Xiaocong said, “That’s right, I suggested earlier that you should check the surveillance. Everything will be clear once we check the footage.”
His words carried a hint of ridicule towards Bright.
But Bright’s skin was really thick, showing no embarrassment or discomfort, and he said as if nothing had happened, “Mr. Wang, I was misled by Harriman just now and didn’t have the chance to check the surveillance, it was my fault. Now is the time to look at the surveillance.”
Wang Xiaocong did not say anything more.
There’s no need to be too fussy with people like Bright.
Bright is different from Harriman.
Bright is an official, a police chief, whereas Harriman is a celebrity.
Clutching at a police chief is tantamount to not giving the officials face.
Officials of any country are not easily handled by a foreigner.
There’s too much involved, and Wang Xiaocong certainly doesn’t want any trouble.
But pursuing Harriman, there would be no issues at all.
Harriman is just a celebrity, after all; throw some money at the problem and it’s settled, with no worries about the aftermath.
Xu Yang finally got a chance to speak and said to Richard, “Mr. Richard, I really didn’t expect to see you here.”
Richard smiled faintly: “I was visiting a friend nearby this afternoon and was about to go to Broadway to listen to an opera. I passed by here, saw the crowd from my car, and noticed you and Mr. Wang, so I came down. I didn’t expect things would turn out this way.”
Xu Yang said, “We didn’t expect it either. To encounter such an incident while out having fun. At first, I was very surprised; I didn’t think your country had stars like this. I never imagined it’s the same as in our Huaxia; you also have this kind of celebrity.”
Understanding Xu Yang’s meaning, Richard smiled and responded: “Actually, in every industry, no matter the country, when it develops to a certain extent, they are all pretty much the same.”
The two chatted and followed the crowd to a nearby store to check the surveillance footage.
This store indeed had surveillance.
The store’s clerk, upon seeing so many bigwigs arrive, was flabbergasted.
Without a word, they played the surveillance video for everyone to watch.
The surveillance clearly recorded the truth of the matter.
Xu Yang and Wang Xiaocong were just walking normally, but Wang Xiaocong’s security personnel were extremely arrogant, continually pushing pedestrians aside, some of whom were even knocked to the ground.
Seeing the beginning of the video, Richard couldn’t help shaking his head, “Even when our country’s leader goes out, it’s not this overbearing. Harriman, such a small-time celebrity, dares not to regard pedestrians as people. If you often act like this, you’re bound to run into trouble later. No, you’ve already run into trouble now.”
Hearing Richard’s words, Harriman’s face turned pale again.
The surveillance video continued to play.
Wang Xiaocong, unable to dodge in time, was pushed to the ground by a black security guard who then demanded an apology. When no apology was forthcoming, they knocked the guard to the ground in retaliation.
Then, Harriman stepped forward and arrogantly demanded an apology from Xu Yang and Wang Xiaocong.
When Xu Yang and Wang Xiaocong refused to apologize, Harriman ordered two security guards to take action.
The two security guards were taken down by Xu Yang, and then Harriman summoned all his guards to join in, to no avail; they were all taken down.
Wang Xiaocong demanded an apology from Harriman.
Harriman refused to apologize and even pulled out a handgun, aiming to shoot Wang Xiaocong.
But before Harriman could fire, the gun was seized by Xu Yang, who then broke his hand.
In the end, Harriman was forced to apologize.
The incident should’ve ended there. Xu Yang and Wang Xiaocong were about to leave.
But then Bright arrived, and Harriman twisted the facts, while Bright took Harriman’s side and wanted to arrest Xu Yang and Wang Xiaocong.
Catherine arrived, calling for harsh punishment for Xu Yang and Wang Xiaocong.
Ultimately, Richard arrived.
By this point, the truth of the matter was very clear.