The Greatest Showman (Big Play Bone)
Chapter 872: The truth is revealed
Bradley Adams stared at the computer screen intently, thinking like a fountain, his hands quickly tapping on the keyboard, turning his thoughts into words and recording them.
The "hype door", from the origin to the rise to the boiling, the fermentation of the event is becoming more and more intense.
At the beginning, Bradley was more to maintain Lan Li’s reputation, to find the truth of the matter, and to try to restore the original appearance of the matter; but gradually, the justice and responsibility of being a reporter are awakening, which involves more than just Lan Li-Hall, and it is a decadent phenomenon that permeates the entire society. He hopes to use his pen to truly fulfill the duties of a journalist: supervising and guiding the society by public opinion.
Perhaps, for "Entertainment Weekly", for Harvey Weinstein, this is just another hype, just another college public relations operation during the awards season; but for Bradley, he Still retaining the professional ethics and ideals of journalists, he does not want to lose these qualities.
"Bradley." A colleague's shout came in his ear, but Bradley didn't turn his head, his hands were still tapping the keyboard quickly, the other party called twice again, and finally came over simply, "Your insider On the phone, there is a clue that it can provide direct evidence of the Lanly-Hall incident."
Bradley remained indifferent and focused. For the "New York Times", similar news clues appear every day; and the focus of news is at a peak recently, with an average of at least 20 calls per day related to it.
"Bradley, the caller said it was Cross. Heather Cross’s parents." The other party added again that Bradley suddenly stood up suddenly and grumbled, "Why not early? Say! What line?"
"Number two." The other party said reflexively. After speaking, he started to protest, "Hey, you didn't pay attention to me. I provided you with such an important clue. How do you plan to repay me?"
Bradley sent the puppy away and waved his hand, "I invite you to dinner next time." Then he ignored the explanation and connected to the second line, "This is Bradley Adams, please tell me."
"Mr. Adams, this is Derek Cross."
"Hey, Mr. Cross." This is not the first communication between Bradley and Derek. Before the concert, Bradley interviewed Derek and Ally.
After the recent news broke, Bradley also knew clearly that interviewing the Crosses and clarifying all negative news as the parties involved was the most direct and simple method.
But Andy Rogers called to emphasize that Lanly did not want to disturb the Crosses, nor did he want to disturb the Mount Sinai Hospital. Therefore, the development of the whole incident deviated from the track, but unexpectedly burst out with a different brilliance.
Derek hesitated for a moment, "Sorry, I just called now. Allie and I only saw the news today, so I understood the situation. Now... how about Lanly?"
"Ren Li is very good." Bradley replied, "You know, Lan Li is an admirable young man, he is very good." Even as a reporter, looking back on the ins and outs of things, Bradley also I still have to express my admiration.
"...That's good." Derek's voice choked slightly for a moment. At this moment, the mood was really complicated, and it was hard to say a word, but for Lan Li, he knew that he owed him a "sorry", "Uh, I and Ellie After discussing it, I think that we need to clarify the facts to the media. It is wrong not to let Renly bear such an infamy. Heather... Heather would not agree."
"Are you sure?" Bradley hesitated instead. "After the incident, I actually thought about contacting you, but... Lanly doesn't want to disturb you. You know, I also feel about Heather's departure. It is a pity that Lanly does not want to cause unnecessary trouble for Heather. Once you stand up, those reporters will pester you."
Standing next to the phone, Ally heard Bradley's words clearly and covered her mouth, but the crying still leaked out.
A nasal voice leaked from Derek's words, and his vision blurred, "Jesus Christ." Derek clenched his fists in annoyance, and his chest was filled with indescribable regret and anger.
"No... I mean, I don't mind. We all know the truth. What's more, Heather doesn't want to see such a situation. Only Lan Li can truly understand her dream and her world. Lan Li..." Derek's words also choked off, "Well, Lan Li has been sticking to his agreement, and Heather won't want to break the agreement."
Bradley nodded, "I respect your decision. So, is there anything I can help you with?"
Derek took a deep breath, "I and Ellie want to hold a press conference, but we don't know how to contact the media, can you please help?"
"Of course, of course there is no problem!" Bradley agreed simply and neatly, "You tell me the time and place, and you can leave the follow-up matters to me."
After hanging up the phone, Bradley sat at his desk in a daze.
Lanly Hall, what kind of actor is this? From the first meeting at the premiere of "The Pacific War" to today, the image of Lan Li has gradually become fuller and more three-dimensional. Perhaps the weight of the album "Don Quixote" is far beyond imagination. , Even the three Grammy gramophone trophies are not enough.
Unprecedentedly, Bradley became curious and began to look forward to what kind of artist Lan Li will become and what position he will occupy in the long history.
Take a deep breath, take back the drifting thoughts, and Bradley gets busy.
One week, seven days have passed since the shocking special report of "Entertainment Weekly".
In the Bible, God created the world in seven days; in real life, seven days have also experienced earth-shaking. The "hype gate" has gradually evolved into a typical social case, which has become a condensate of the entire era, but there is still no controversy. Stopping, instead, triggered more and more discussions and controversies.
Until today.
The parents of Derek Cross and Ali Cross, Heather Cross’s parents, officially held a press conference and told the truth about the facts in front of more than 130 reporters. It's not just "one person's concert", but also looks back on the bits and pieces of the past three years.
From Heather’s illness, to Heather’s dream, to Heather’s cheer up, Renly has always played an important role; finally came the disturbances in the past half a month, and... "One person concert" .
"This is a concert for one person, a concert for Heather, and a concert for every dreamer. This is the last wish in Heather's life." As he spoke, Ellie was already crying, Delhi Ke tried to take his wife's words, but Elly refused. This was her obligation and at least the compensation she could make.
Cheering up again, Ally said firmly again, "A week before the worsening of his condition, Heather was preparing to participate in the audition of'American Idol'. For this, she has been preparing for nearly half a year. At the concert, Heather I hope that Lan Li can sing this song, but Lan Li said that it belongs to their promise. He hoped that Heather could sing it in person; unfortunately, Heather did not stick to the day when the promise was fulfilled. Later, at Glen At the American Awards Ceremony, Lan Li sang this song and fulfilled their promise."
The truth finally revealed its original appearance. The song "The Beast" is a gift from Renly to Heather, and it is also a dream realized by Renly instead of Heather; Grammy's three-part award-winning testimonials have never been a show or deliberate, but truly come from the heart. Cries and announcements.
After speaking, Ellie completely broke down. Derek took the conversation and explained everything that happened in the past week, as well as the efforts Renly made to protect them.
As the Crosses broke the silence, the Sinai Hospital, who had learned later, finally learned the ins and outs of the matter.
The nurses of the hospital took the initiative to stand up and accepted the interview. The bits and pieces of the past three years have all been presented in the media. Every Christmas, Lanli presents gifts from the hospital, and the children in the hospital make for Lanli. Gifts, this is the best proof.
Furthermore, the parents of Anne Silliman and Alex Ritchie also stood up, telling their stories and the efforts that Lan Li has made for them.
Not only that, after the overwhelming curses and condemnations on the Internet gradually dissipated like a low tide, those supporting voices gradually emerged and slowly gained the upper hand. They came from the audience who had personally experienced the "single concert" and also came from the audience. The audience who attended the "Pioneer Village Night" in person.
The puzzle of the truth, one piece after another, is gradually pieced together. Every piece of fragment appears so real and so touching.
Just when the whole world is accusing that man of lying and deceiving~lightnovelpub.net~ Just when the whole world is using that man to hype the news, just when the whole world is easily humiliating that man, he did not complain about himself. , There is no self-pity, no bitterness, and deep enmity, but silently guarding the persistence and belief in the heart, making a strong counterattack; and always sticking to oneself and not being moved.
It's like "Don Quixote."
How lively, how sensational, and how noisy the previous news wave was; how grand, how turbulent, and how heavy the shock echo now is. The lie of "Entertainment Weekly" reveals the whole picture, confirming the words of "American Weekly", the condemnation of the "New York Times" and the "New Yorker", and the cruelty and embarrassment of the real society.
Overnight, "Entertainment Weekly" became a street mouse. All netizens and all media outlets vented their anger towards "Entertainment Weekly" and Cornell McGregor. People are always forgetful, they selectively forgot what they did, and then they pointed the sword of judgment at the culprit condescendingly to cover up their panic and embarrassment.
The frenzy of public opinion exploded ten times or even a hundred times more energy. 8)