"I knew you'd say that!" Old Beck switched to speaker mode.
An electronic voice from the Miami Herald began to read: "This controversial sheriff is becoming the focus of public discussion."
The screen in front of Zhou Qingfeng also displayed a breaking news segment, featuring Kongges' wife and daughter being interviewed at the hospital.
Sixteen-year-old Selena sobbed on camera, her tears flowing like raindrops on a pear blossom, recounting the kidnapping ordeal she and her mother endured.
Switching channels, Fox News had the headline "Black Police? Hero? A Father's Redemption Path."
"Victor, you're watching the news too, aren't you? Those reporters unearthed a lot of leads within hours. The public doesn't need the truth; they crave a legend."
Old Beck laughed heartily over the phone, "Victor, you have a lot of empathy, which is a good trait.
Lawyers across the United States love generous and wealthy people like you; this greatly reduces your social costs.