In the office on the second floor of the club, Vincent was sitting on the sofa, pressing the remote control, and the TV screen kept switching between several news stations.
When he switched to NBC Atlanta, he paused.
"...The Methodist Association and the ATL Women's Association clashed again today. The two sides faced off on Saijo Street over a gigolo club called the House of Beasts. The verbal abuse escalated to a physical fight..."
On the TV screen, large close-ups of the Beastie House Club appeared many times.
Vincent changed a few more channels. When he switched to CNN, there was also relevant real-time news. The House of Beasts frequently flashed on the news screen.
Another TV station took the opportunity to interview a member of the Methodist Association, who bluntly stated that the march was to protest against the Beast House Club for corrupting social morals, destroying family harmony, etc.
There was a lot of commotion downstairs, but Vincent didn't look at it. About half an hour later, he saw a close-up of the House of Beasts on five TV stations.
It will definitely become the focus of social news in newspapers tomorrow.
Not to mention how much money it costs to achieve such media coverage, according to relevant Georgia regulations, the House of Beasts does not even have the opportunity to directly advertise.
Martin Davis, this idiot, is such a talent!
Vincent poured a glass of whiskey and tasted it slowly.
There was a knock on the door and he answered. Martin came in from outside and said, "Boss, there is a situation."
Vincent pointed to the sofa: "Sit down and talk."
"We just saved Kelly Gray, the director of the Women's Association..." Martin quickly recounted what happened before.
Vincent asked: "What do you think?"
"Women who advocate for sexual freedom are our largest group of potential customers," Martin said. "Methodists, on the other hand, are just getting in the way."
"Do what you want." The previous operations gave Vincent confidence in Martin.
Martin said one last thing: "Media reporters will come over soon for interviews. Boss, will you come out to receive them?"
Vincent has concerns: "I am not suitable to appear in front of the media."
"Shall I deal with it?" Martin received a clear reply from Vincent and went downstairs to meet a public relations officer sent by the Women's Association. They quickly exchanged opinions and prepared to open the club door.
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At the same time, the back door of the club opened, and eight people, including Bruce and Ivan, walked around from the alley to Saijo Street, holding their mobile phones to find their targets.
TV reporter Mia had just finished her busy work and came to the interview car to get a bottle of water. She found a man with a silly smile coming over holding a mobile phone.
She said: "The TV station is working, please don't come close."
Bruce raised his cell phone: "I called the news hotline, and I'm here to get the bonus."
Mia said: "Go to the TV station tomorrow, or leave your email address."
Bruce, who knew more or less, said, "Don't waste your time, okay? I know you have a bonus for breaking news leads."
Mia didn't want to say more: "This is against protocol."
Before coming out, Bruce had been taught by Martin and said in a low voice: "Today's matter was caused by the Beast House. I can help you contact the people from the Beast House."
Mia became interested as soon as she heard it. The Beast House, which was the center of attention, has always been closed. After tonight, this gigolo club is bound to become the focus of Atlanta's social news.
She took the bag, took out a check for $50, and placed it in front of Bruce: "You promise?"
Bruce took the check, looked at the number, put it away first, and said, "This is the reward for the last news. Now for this news, you have to pay me $100."
Mia hesitated briefly and took out a hundred-dollar check. Bruce wanted to take it, but she took it back and said, "You contact the person first."
Bruce dialed Martin's number, but it was Hart who answered the phone. He handed it to Mia: "People from the Beast House."
Martin, a bitch, has to let others take the blame for this.
Mia said a few words to the person on the phone, handed the check to Bruce, and called to her assistant: "The TV truck is driving to the door of the Beast House!"
Bruce collected the check and left, quickly turning into a dark alley.
Mia came to the door of the Beast House and found a rattling sound behind the club door, as if a lock was being opened.
Colleagues who were scattered everywhere looking for people to interview came over one after another.
Mia saw Decker from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and asked, "Why are you here?"
Dyke was a little hesitant at first, but when he saw many colleagues coming over, he simply said: "There is a news informant who contacted the people from the House of Beasts for me."
Mia looked ugly: "100 US dollars?"
"The same to you?"
"Me too!"
"Me too!"
The reporters who came over were all looking like this, with sullen expressions on their faces.
Mia said: "That's so mean!"
No need to guess, they knew it was someone from the club who did it, but they still had to go to the interview because no one wanted to leave.
The door to the club opened and Martin walked out immediately.
The cameras all turned around, and the reporters were like little boys with wet crotches, all inexplicably excited.
Before the reporter could ask questions, Martin said loudly: "Friends from the media, please seek justice. I want to sue the Methodist Association. They interfered with the normal operation of our club and slandered the reputation of the House of Beasts, which caused us huge reputational losses. I am Here is a statement on behalf of the House of Beasts. The Methodist Association must publicly apologize to the House of Beasts and restore our reputation. We reserve the right to take legal action!”
He changed his tone: "In addition, on behalf of the House of Beasts, I would like to express my gratitude to the ATL Women's Association and the association director, Ms. Kelly Gray. When we are subjected to unwarranted attacks, women will, under the leadership of Ms. Kelly Gray, fight against violence." They bravely said no to crime and used their bodies to defend the legitimate rights and interests of the Beast House. They are the heroes of Atlanta!"
Taking advantage of his height and strength, Dyke squeezed to the front and asked, "The Methodist Association accuses the House of Beasts of corrupting social morals and causing trouble to countless families. What do you think?"
Martin said loudly: "Strippers or gigolos are legitimate professions allowed by the law, right? Can only men watch stripteases? Don't women have equal rights? Shouldn't men and women be born equal?"
No reporter dared to answer a question that would cost them their job if they couldn't answer it. They even straightened their necks for fear of shaking their heads subconsciously.
Martin didn’t need reporters to answer: “It’s the 21st century, how many years have we talked about gender equality? Why are there still a small group of people who look at awakened feminism with malicious eyes? The House of Beasts has strict rules and professional ethics to ensure that Women have the same rights to nightlife as men, this is women’s freedom…”
Facing reporters' questions, Martin tried every means to lean on freedom and women's rights.
Even in 2003, reporters had to be careful when dealing with these two things.
The interview ended and Martin returned to the club.
The public relations expert sent by the Women's Association said: "You have done a very good job. If you have any questions in the future, please contact me as soon as possible."
After the man left, Bruce came over and reminded him specifically: "Man, you are a man!"
Martin said: "As long as it is beneficial to us, I don't mind cutting off your brother and letting you become a woman."
"Fake!" Bruce gave him a middle finger, took out the check, and asked, "Will the reporters scold us if we do this?"
"Man, you are used to being a civilized person and have never dealt with media bitches. Let me tell you, don't be afraid of being scolded when you stand up to the media." Martin was very arrogant: "You think we are trying to please them? They Won't you scold us? You think too highly of their moral integrity! They can scold us as much as they want, and even if they are called names, they will be famous. The House of Beasts needs to be famous."
He asked: "Does the club have legal counsel? In a few days when the news cools down, hold a press conference and send a lawyer's letter to the Methodist Church. This matter can be stirred up several times. I want to fry the crotches of those bitches." !”
Ivan and others came back one after another with checks and asked: "What to do with the bonus?"
Martin didn't raise his head, but he noticed that Vincent came to the fence on the second floor and said, "Leave it to the boss."
"Everyone participating tonight has a share." Vincent was very generous, and it was not the club's money: "Martin will get 30%, and you will share the rest."
Martin counted the amount of the check and said with disdain, "You shameless people actually swindled you out of $1,200!"
A bunch of middle fingers were raised in front of Martin's face.
