Across America, Starting with the Boxing Champion

Chapter 454 Explosion of Public Opinion

 Bang, bang, bang!

 In the villa, Link put down his cell phone, took a sip of water, and continued to hit the pear-shaped ball.

While he was training, the discussions between Taylor and Ivaca were also proceeding in an orderly manner.

The bodyguards in the manor first set up a plan, catching a guy who was secretly following the servant, and using two thousand dollars to pry open his mouth. They got the news that someone paid them to come here to find out the information.

It is said that the children of country music queen Taylor Swift are hidden in the manor. The employer hopes that they can take photos of Taylor in the manor, preferably of Taylor and the children. Each photo costs thousands or even tens of thousands.

It’s just that the manor is monitored and has bodyguards, and the bodyguards carry guns. It’s not easy for them to break in. It’s not worthwhile to lose your life or go to jail for a few thousand dollars.

 Taylor was relieved after getting the news, but the existence of the child has been exposed, and it is unrealistic to continue to hide it.

 The public relations team began to discuss gradually solving this problem.

Before they were fully prepared, on July 12, the New York Observer published a piece of bombshell news on its front page: Country music queen Taylor Swift’s miscarriage in early February was suspected of being fake. Taylor Swift was trying to maintain her pregnancy. She has a pure and sweet idol persona, and deliberately created a fake incident. Her child is fine at all.

According to the report, Taylor's children are being hidden by her in a manor near the Great Smoky Mountains of Nashville, less than five kilometers away from Elvis Presley's former residence Graceland. This manor was spent by Taylor for $2.2 million at the end of last year. Bought, covering an area of ​​over two hectares.

 Six nannies and servants are taking care of the children in the manor. There are many bodyguards guarding the surroundings, and outsiders cannot enter.

The article mentioned that eyewitnesses said that Taylor traveled to Nashville frequently in the first half of the year and even lived in the manor for a period of time.

There are also several exterior pictures of the estate in the report. Taylor's schedule of traveling to and from Nashville in the first half of the year, especially a photo of Taylor shopping in a baby products store in Los Angeles, perfectly supports the authenticity of the news.

 The New York Observer is one of the properties owned by Kunas Group and is a weekend newspaper.

Mainly published in Manhattan, New York, each issue sells about 30,000 copies. The main content of the newspaper is to report recent political, economic, and cultural news. Each issue features an exclusive interview with a heavyweight celebrity, which is a must-have for celebrities, literary circles, and political circles. The publication I read has great influence in Manhattan.

After the news broke that Taylor concealed the child, it caused a great sensation in the United States, attracting many large media to rush to reprint the report.

Large media outlets including ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox Television Network and other major media outlets also urgently changed their headlines that day and reported this news as a key news report. Various news websites also highlighted this news in the most eye-catching position.

The title of many news websites is "Link and Taylor's child did not die", which is simple and crude, and the title is rendered in large red.

This news also topped the hot search lists on Yahoo, Google, Twitter, Facebook and other websites and social platforms within an hour.

This wave of public opinion came too quickly and violently, beyond the expectations of Link and Taylor. Everyone did not expect that the media and the public would pay such high attention to this matter, and they also underestimated the impact of the news jointly created by Link and Taylor. How big.

With the current form of public opinion, unless there is a war or natural or man-made disaster, other news will not be able to affect the popularity of this news at all.

After major public opinion reports on this incident, the media and the public must first figure out one thing: is the news in the "New York Observer" true or false? Are Taylor and Link's children really still alive?

Hundreds of media reporters surrounded the headquarters of Big Machine Records that day, demanding to interview Taylor in person.

Dozens of reporters also found another way and went to Lions Gate Pictures to intercept Link, trying to get some information from him.

 Many reporters also went to the manor in Nashville to inquire about the news on the spot.

Tyler and Link remained silent for the time being. No one came forward to explain, and silence is often an expression.

The discussion of this matter in the mainstream public opinion in the United States that day gradually turned from speculation to concrete action.

 Many media released reports on related news in February. At that time, there were many news speculations about the authenticity of the incident. They believed that given Taylor's situation and conditions, the probability of an accident to the child was very small.

Since there is no real evidence, the media changed the target after discussing it for a while.

 Looking back now, my original guess was completely correct.

 The public began to hold their breath and brew their emotions. Everyone was eager to know what Taylor's purpose was.

After the media and the public believed the news to be true, Taylor held a press conference in front of the Big Machine Records branch in Nashville at 2 p.m. the next day.

More than 30 media reporters were invited to participate. The press conference was hosted by Taylor's executive agent, Ms. Emily. Country music queen Taylor Swift appeared at the press conference and answered questions from reporters.

At the press conference, Taylor personally admitted that the children were indeed still alive, very good and healthy, and had no accidents. At the same time, he told reporters that they were cute twins.

At the same time, photos of the children also appeared on Taylor's Facebook account, one boy and one girl, one with short black hair, one with two small pull-backs, the hair color is light blond, both are fair and plump, pink and jade, very cute, There are also several daily photos of Taylor wearing casual clothes with her children.

 The picture is very warm and loving.

 When the people saw how cute the children were and how gentle and sweet Taylor was, it turned out that there were many curse words that they wanted to say but couldn't.

 Many netizens also changed their comments from abuse to 'so cute', 'so beautiful', 'little angel', 'twins, so lucky', and 'what are their names'.

Of course, there are also many violent netizens who curse.

I think Taylor should not do this, deceive the media, deceive the public, deceive fans, she is not a good mother, let alone a good idol, and strongly urges Taylor to withdraw from the industry and go home to take care of her children.

At the press conference, reporters also asked Taylor why she was looking for excuses to hide her children, what was the purpose of doing so, and whether she wanted to continue to maintain a pure persona as mentioned on the Internet.

Taylor denied it, saying she was too young at the time and not ready to be a mother, so she did such a thing out of confusion.

 Later, when she saw her children growing up day by day, she felt very regretful. She should not have concealed the children, nor should she have deceived the public and fans about this matter. She also felt sorry for the children and was very sorry.

Netizens saw the scene of Taylor apologizing in public and crying sadly, and most of their negative emotions were relieved.

Almost no one supports the online claim that Taylor did this to maintain a pure personality, because Taylor hid the existence of the children and did not hide the fact of pregnancy.

Her label of innocence was almost gone as early as last September when she attended the MTV Video Awards with a full belly, and everyone's impression of her changed from a single girl to a single mother.

 So her mistake was mainly to deceive the media and the public and not be very honest.

 Everyone is angry because they feel fooled.

Reporters continued to ask Taylor how she was going to raise her children and what her plans were.

 Taylor said that he would temporarily retire from the music scene for a while to take care of his children. He will then consider music when the children are older.

When netizens heard what she said, most of their negative emotions were relieved.

Only Taylor's fans expressed regret that Taylor temporarily retired from the circle and everyone would not be able to hear her new songs in a short period of time.

Many fans asked Taylor not to quit for too long, and it would be best to just take a break for a few weeks or months.

 Although at the press conference, Taylor gave a reasonable explanation, sincerely apologized, and temporarily retreated from the circle to show his attitude of admitting his mistake.

 But the media have to make money by hyping up the news. How could they let it go so easily when encountering such a hot and controversial big news?

 It is not in the interest of the media to let this kind of news go easily.

 After the press conference, many large media outlets came forward to discuss the matter.

·Mainstream public opinion commented on this incident as ‘serious disappointment’, ‘condemnation’, and ‘cannot be easily forgiven’.

Even the most serious New York Times commented that Taylor had made a serious mistake in this matter.

　To a certain extent, it violates the human rights of the children and the legitimate rights and interests of American citizens, because the two children were born in the United States and are legal citizens of the United States from birth, possessing the basic rights of all citizens stipulated in the Constitution.

Taylor's behavior is not a private matter, it is an illegal act, and it cannot be resolved by just apologizing.

The Nashville District Attorney's Office also filed a public prosecution against Taylor. The court and civil agencies also have to reconsider whether Taylor is eligible to continue raising his two children.

 But this is America, and many things can be settled with money. For this reason, Taylor spent more than 400,000 US dollars in deposit to settle the matter.

Just as the media focused their criticism on Taylor, a theory circulated on the Internet and gradually gained support from many people.

This statement states that Taylor was also a victim in this incident, and the culprit should be Link.

If he hadn't been so obsessed with breaking up with Taylor, Taylor wouldn't have to face the dilemma of raising two children alone, nor would he make an impulsive decision to hide the child.

Now that Taylor is being criticized, Link can’t stay out of it.

This statement has also been supported by many media. Many media have begun to criticize Link, calling him a scumbag and a scumbag father, and asking him to stand up and publicly apologize.

At this moment, Aaron Honak, Link’s lawyer, stood up and publicly stated that he would fight Taylor for custody of the child and that he would bring the child with him to raise him.

“Link, is this okay? I’m afraid you will be scolded by the media next.”

 In the Palm Beach Pictures office, Catherine asked worriedly.

"I can predict it, but no matter what, I can't just look at Taylor and the child."

Link pinched his eyebrows. The impact of this incident was much greater than he, Taylor, and Ivaca expected. It was more powerful than the black tide of public opinion in September last year. Taylor was undoubtedly the one who was most affected.

Following the hard press of many media, just like the criticism of MJ and Britney Spears, Taylor is now almost the second-worst singer in the music industry. The first is of course his playboy.

Also because his reputation is too bad and his ability to withstand attacks is too strong, he doesn't mind sharing the firepower with Taylor in this way.

“Oh, how could Taylor do such a thing at the beginning of the year? It was so ill-considered.”

 Catherine sighed.

Link smiled helplessly, not understanding what Taylor was thinking at the time. In order to prevent himself from seeing the child, he came up with such a brainless method. This woman had a stronger desire to win than himself.

 “Does Eva know you are doing this?”

 Catherine suddenly asked.

 “We talked and she agreed.”

 “Eva is such a good woman, very suitable for you, don’t miss her.”

Catherine said.

"I see."

Link nodded.

Jingle Bell!

The mobile phone on the table started to buzz noisily. He glanced at it and saw that it was the phone with a small round face.

“You’re not taking care of your kids in Nashville, why are you calling me when you have time?”

After the child was exposed, Selena angrily came to Taylor and asked why she hid her nieces and nephews and lied to others.

Immediately he got the right to look after the children. After seeing the two children, Selena called him excitedly and praised him non-stop, saying how beautiful the children were. She also took many photos and sent them to him.

"Link, how could you do this? Taylor has been scolded miserably by the media. You are still robbing her of the child at this time. You are so bad. You are a big scumbag. No, you are a scumbag father now. I have strong opinions on this matter. Support Taylor.”

Selena shouted crisply on the phone.

Link smiled and said: "Don't you like Alexander and Cynthia? I snatched the children away and raised them by my side, and you can see them at any time."

"No! The child should stay with his mother. How can you, a grown man, take care of the child? And Taylor can't live without Alexander and Cynthia. Can you withdraw the lawsuit?"

Selena asked.

"No! The children are mine too, and I have the right to fight for their custody."

 “You are so angry with me, I want to call on fans to support Taylor and defeat you, the big devil.”

 Click! Selena hung up the phone angrily and shouted at Taylor who was reading a magazine, "Link won't agree to withdraw the lawsuit. That's too much. Taylor, don't worry, you gave birth to the child, and the bad guy Link can't take it from you. "

Tyler shook his head and said, "Stop scolding Link. He is also helping me by doing this."

"help you?"

Selena frowned with thin eyebrows, and her big eyes were full of doubts. "Yes, the mainstream media are criticizing me now, and the public has great opinions on me, which makes my situation very bad. At this time, Link strongly proposed to fight for the custody of the child. In this way, I became Vulnerable groups, orphans and widows.

Human nature is to sympathize with the weak, and it is also politically correct to sympathize with the weak in society. If public opinion continues to criticize me, it will become a mistake, and criticizing Link will become a kind of political correctness. In doing so, he is helping me share the pressure and attract people. Media firepower. "

Taylor said slowly.

 “Huh? Is he so kind?”

Selena blinked her big round eyes, a little unable to turn around, and a little confused about how Link, who was adding insult to injury, could be doing good deeds?

 “Do you think Link is a bad guy?”

Taylor chuckled.

"No, even though he is very carefree, he often bullies me, forcing me to read books and do questions. He doesn't allow me to go to nightclubs or play with random people. He doesn't allow me to drink and stay up late. He doesn't allow me to drive too fast. Sometimes he even teases me. Exercise early, don’t let me eat junk food, and even compete with me for food.”

 “That’s it, Link is indeed a bad guy.”

Tyler heard her say this and felt that if he had such a controlling brother, he would probably be driven crazy.

Selena smiled sweetly and said, "No, I can feel that he cares about me very much and always thinks about me. He hopes that I can have good work and rest and eating habits, maintain a healthy body, and have a child." Safe social circle.

He also hopes that I will grow into a better person and a social elite through study. The most important thing is that he often writes me many good songs. It is great to have a brother like him. I don’t know how many people envy me. I. "

Taylor smiled slightly, thinking that Link had a strong desire to control himself in the past. He was not allowed to be too thin, not allowed to wear clothes that were too revealing, not allowed to drink too much in bars, and not allowed to get too close to the opposite sex. He did this Is it also for your own good?

Taylor shook his head, not thinking that was the case.

“Link is so good, and you still say you want to call on fans to defeat him, a big devil?”

Taylor asked, putting his hand on the round-faced shoulder.

"No, I was very angry. I felt that what he did was wrong. I hope he could realize his mistake, but I didn't expect that he did this to help you share the pressure." Selena scratched her round face and looked at Taylor He asked weakly, "Should I apologize to him?"

 “No need, he won’t be angry with you.”

Taylor smiled.

Selena thought for a moment and nodded in agreement. She had said too much to Link before, and she had also teased him. He had never been angry, and she would definitely not be angry this time.

"Taylor, let me ask you a question. Link is actually pretty good. Apart from being a little bit of a philanderer, there are no big problems. Why did you have to break up with him last year?"

Selena asked.

Taylor was silent for a few seconds, shook his head and smiled: "Isn't Ivaca good? She is more suitable for Link than me."

“It’s also very good, but Ivaca is a bit serious. I will be nervous and a little reserved when talking to her, and we can’t have fun together.”

Selena shrugged and said.

Taylor smiled slightly, thinking of the cold and serious domineering president Ivaca, and the quirky Selena, the two of them sitting face to face, almost like a teacher and a student.

Selena was completely suppressed by Ivaca in terms of momentum, so it was strange that she could become more lively.

 “Taylor, the tide of public opinion has turned.”

The agent, Ms. Emily, walked in with a stack of newspapers and said.

  —

 “Boss, the direction of public opinion has changed.”

 In the office, Ms. Anna hurriedly walked in, holding a stack of newspapers and placing them on her desk.

The top picture is from the Los Angeles Times. The headline on the front page is that Link is preparing to fight Taylor for custody of the child. He also stated that no matter how much money is spent, he must win the lawsuit and get the child back from Taylor.

 The front page news was accompanied by several photos.

 On the left is a photo of Taylor tearfully apologizing to the media.

On the right is a screenshot of the video of Link punching former WBA light heavyweight champion Beirut Shumenov away in the boxing ring.

His muscular upper body was exposed, and his muscles were strong and fierce. When he punched hard, he looked a little ferocious.

Beirut, who was punched, fell sideways. In the photo, it looks like he was punched and flew away. His face was severely deformed, and some blood and sweat were splashed in the air.

 In the middle of the photo of him and Taylor, there is a photo of the two cuties with a golden 'VS' written on it.

This set of pictures has obvious contrast and strong visual impact. At a glance, you can tell which one is stronger and which one is weaker.

 It is clear that Taylor is a vulnerable group.

 The "Los Angeles Times" report like this is also asking the public a question: Who will everyone choose to support in this situation? Support the weak or the strong?

 According to this situation, most people will choose to support the weak.

 First, supporting the weak can easily occupy the moral high ground and gain more recognition when expressing opinions, because 95% of the people in the world are or consider themselves to be disadvantaged groups.

 Second, support the weak without worrying about losing. If the kind-hearted weak loses, it will be a loss of social morality, and if the despicable strong lose, it will be a victory for justice.

 Supporting the weak to win the lawsuit in the end will also give them a greater sense of participation and satisfaction.

 In addition to the Los Angeles Times, major media such as USA Today, U.S. Express, New York Post, Washington Post, and The Hollywood Reporter have all reported on this matter. Although these media maintain an objective and public attitude on the surface.

 However, when introducing the situation of the two people, Link's strength will be exaggerated and Link's current advantages will be hyped.

It will also focus on describing Taylor’s current predicament and disadvantages, and hyping the possibility that Taylor will lose.

 The purpose of the media in doing this is also very simple.

 Arouse controversy in public opinion. The more controversies there are, the more intense the arguments will be, the more people will pay attention, the higher the stickiness of readers, and the more popular media news products will be. This is also one of the common means used by the media to manipulate public opinion.

 95% of the people are mobs, which also provides the necessary conditions for the media to successfully manipulate public opinion.

After the Los Angeles Times and other mainstream media reported the news, the direction of public opinion in American society gradually changed.

While many people were still eating the idea that "Taylor hid the child or would be imprisoned", the waiter named "Media" served everyone another one called "Link is brazenly fighting for the custody of the child. Taylor may be in trouble in his career." A super giant who lost his beloved son and daughter after being hit hard.

The previous one only involved country music queen Taylor, but this one involves world superstars, billionaires Link and Taylor. This is also a family ethics drama. This one is cooked and sweet, and the plot is more exciting than the previous one. One is higher.

Human curiosity can never be satisfied. Even if many people are full and vomit while eating, they will eat another one.

 For this controversial incident, people who eat melons will first choose to take sides before starting to eat.

 Only when you stand in the right team can you eat more, taste better and feel at ease.

Due to the provocation in the mainstream media's reporting, Taylor was classified as a weak party.

Also because the people have empathy, many people easily choose to side with Taylor, helping the weaker Taylor and resisting the stronger Link. Everyone unites to show the strong the power of unity of the weak.

This situation also led to a rapid change in the direction of public opinion.

A few minutes ago many netizens were criticizing Taylor for not respecting human rights, and the next moment they were in Taylor's camp, cheering for her and vowing to help her keep her child.

 Especially many women’s organizations.

One day, he was criticizing Taylor for doing something wrong. The next moment, he was taking Taylor's perspective and discussing the issue of ownership of his girlfriend's pregnancy and childbirth after the boyfriend and girlfriend broke up. He believed that women should have more rights, and both the judiciary and public opinion should support Taylor. Win the case.

 Because this issue is not only related to Taylor, but also closely related to their rights.

 After the change in the direction of public opinion, criticism of Taylor decreased rapidly, and the pressure on Taylor was also greatly reduced.

The media's criticism of Link gradually became louder, calling him a scumbag. Taylor broke up with Taylor when he cheated on her. Taylor was pregnant in ten months and worked hard to give birth to the baby. He did nothing, and now he comes to **** the baby. It's too much. .

Also, Taylor is facing huge pressure from public opinion and a career crisis. Not only does his ex-boyfriend not come to help, he also adds insult to injury and snatches the child at this time. What a scumbag.

Those who are hostile to him have taken action at this time, arranging the media to list his evil deeds, calling on the public to block him, boycott his albums and movies, and will never give him a chance to be resurrected this time.

 Public criticism of him reached a new level.

Jingle Bell!

Link was swimming in the pool in the afternoon when he received a call from Taylor.

"Thanks!"

Taylor said simply and directly on the phone.

This was the first time the two talked on the phone after breaking up.

 “Thank you for what?”

　　".I know your purpose for doing this, thank you for helping me share the pressure."

Taylor said softly.

Link smiled and said, "Taylor, you misunderstood. The reason why I did this is that I feel that you are not a competent mother. It is not appropriate for Alexander and Cynthia to be with you. I want to get custody of the children and raise them myself." Grow up and be ready to take on the challenge."

 “Hmph! Don’t even think about it, I will never let you succeed.”

Tyler hung up the phone angrily.

Link smiled lightly and put down his phone.

 But he suddenly remembered that he seemed to have forgotten one thing.

  —

 "Farke! Farke! What is this **** Link doing? How could something like this happen at this time?"

  At Paramount Pictures Distribution Company, Frank Abrams, president of global distribution and marketing, yelled angrily.

Seeing that "Captain America" ​​is about to be released, the leading actor Link suddenly revealed such a thing. Will movie fans still go to the cinema to support him?

Does anyone still accept the great and upright character Captain America played by him?

This movie has an investment of 140 million, and if it goes wrong, Paramount Pictures will suffer a heavy blow.

 It’s too confusing.

"Contact Link quickly and ask him to withdraw the lawsuit quickly and stop messing around."

“Contact the media owned by Viacom Group again, stop scolding Link, and promote more positive news about him. This movie is of great importance and must be treated with caution.”

Frank Abrams waved his arms and shouted to several subordinates at the desk.

"yes!"

 Everyone quickly took over the work and tried every means to maintain Link's reputation.

Just when Paramount was extremely busy, a piece of good news came from Dahai City, which quickly reversed the situation and made everything no longer so bad.

 (End of this chapter)