Almighty Coach

Thirty-year-old Sam Gardner hasn't read much, and naturally he can't find a high-paying job without a degree. His last official job was as a salesman, but he lost that job due to the company's layoffs. He had to work odd jobs at a nearby gas station while looking for new work.

Sam Gardner feels that he is a very unlucky person. At the age of 30, he still has nothing to do, and he doesn't even have a formal job. His girlfriend who has been with him for many years also left him because of his unemployment. And an incident that happened not long ago made Gardner realize what it means to be unlucky and get stuck in the teeth when drinking cold water.

When Gardner was walking on the road, someone shot him coldly, and the shot happened to hit him in the leg.

At that time, Gardner even thought he was going to die. He called the police and called the police, but it caused a large-scale shootout. It wasn't until he entered the hospital that Gardner knew that it was a hostage kidnapped by robbers who shot him, and the hostage hoped to use this method to call the police.

For Gardner, this was a real disaster. He injured his leg and couldn't work for a long time. And because he was unemployed, he didn't buy medical insurance. He had to worry about the next medical bills. He felt that You will go bankrupt because of this.

At this time, a fat lawyer came to the door. He expressed his willingness to bear all the medical expenses for Gardner, and will also give him a lot of compensation.

Hearing that there is money to take, Gardner of course agreed without hesitation. What he lacks most now is money. So Gardner gave the medical bill to the lawyer, got a check for two hundred thousand dollars at the same time, and then signed an agreement not to pursue it.

Two hundred thousand dollars, this is really a very high number. It is about the same as his salary for four or five years when he was a salesman, and this is compensation for injuries, which is not considered income, so it is tax-deductible. With this money, even if Gardner does not work, he can live a nourishing life for seven or eight years.

Gardner felt his fortune had come. He left the run-down apartment he rented for a better one and bought himself a practical car.

At this time, the lawyer came to the door again. This time he also brought a reporter, saying that he wanted to interview Gardner, and at the same time invited Gardner to appear on a talk show. In addition, the lawyer also stated that he is contacting the publishing house to publish a book called "Bullets Changed My Life" for Gardner.

Gardner never thought that he would have such an opportunity. He was an out-and-out scumbag when he was a student, but now he has to accept an exclusive interview with a reporter, appear on a talk show, and publish a book!

...

A talk show was playing on TV, and the guest was Gardner.

"Not so long ago, I was a poor man with nothing, and I was in danger every day. I rented the cheapest apartment, got food on food stamps, could go bankrupt at any time, and relied on odd jobs at gas stations to make ends meet." Gard Na said pitifully.

"Don't be kidding, I heard that you recently moved into a new apartment and bought yourself a new car." The host said, waving his hand towards the big screen, and a video was played on the screen immediately , the content is that Gardner led the reporter to visit his apartment and new car.

"Yeah, you've all seen it, this is my life now, and it's all because I was shot in the leg!" Gardner said as he lifted his trouser leg, revealing the marks of the gunshot wound.

"I don't quite understand the relationship between being shot and changing houses and cars. Sam Gardner, come and tell everyone your story!" The host said immediately.

Gardner began to tell about his own experience.

"Mr. Gardner, are you saying that the person who shot you with a gun paid for all the medical expenses for you, and also gave you two hundred thousand dollars in compensation? This is the income of ordinary people for many years." The host deliberately showed a surprised expression.

"Yes, he's a really nice guy, and I want to thank him," Gardner said.

"Thank you? He hurt you, and instead of hating him, you still want to thank him? So you have completely forgiven him?" the host asked.

"Of course, he is also a victim. He was kidnapped and locked in a windowless room. He had no way to call for help, no way to call the police. He did that just to save himself. I can understand him. What's more, he gave me enough This has completely changed my life over money. I don’t have to worry about surviving as I used to. I don’t wake up every day worrying about paying off my credit card bills. I can live in a brand new apartment and have a car. New car, exactly what I wanted!"

Gardner paused, then continued: "I'm just an ordinary person, I don't want to be famous, my dream is very simple, to have an ordinary house, to have an ordinary car, and to marry someone who loves me , have two children, and live a stable life. But I have worked hard for so many years, but I still have nothing, and my dream is getting farther and farther away from me. But now, I see the hope of realizing my dream again!"

Gardner's words immediately resonated with many audiences at the scene. Most of them are ordinary people, and they have no illusions about being outstanding. Their requirements are also very simple, that is, a rich and stable life. However, this However, the simple requirements make many people struggle for a lifetime but cannot obtain them.

Gardner went on to say: "Although 200,000 won't allow me to have everything right away, it can greatly relieve my financial pressure. At least I have paid off all the loans and still have a lot of balance. On weekends, I can Drive to a ball game, go to a bigger restaurant and eat something good. And all thanks to the man who shot and wounded me. Thank you for giving me hope again! I think he actually It didn't hurt me, he helped me, if it happened again, I would still be shot by him."

Among the audience at the talk show, some people started to applaud immediately. Of course, this was also the "Tuoer" that lawyer Wilfried had found. Under the leadership of "Tuoer", other audience members also started to applaud.

After the applause ended, the camera turned on the host again, and the host said, "I was shot by someone. Instead of resenting the shooter, I expressed gratitude to him! This is the first time I have seen this This may sound absurd, but when we see the state of life Mr. Gardner is in now, I can understand this kind of behavior. Mr. Gardner was shot in the leg, but he got With the compensation of two hundred thousand dollars, he is one step closer to the comfortable and comfortable life of his dream."

...

At the behest of lawyer Wilfried, many media interviewed Gardner and reported on his affairs. In all the reports, Gardner portrayed himself as a lucky guy, and Gardner claimed that Dai Li's compensation of 200,000 U.S. dollars was Dai Li's help to get him out of the a life of poverty.

Reporters found Gardner and took pictures of his newly rented apartment and new car. Although the apartment is not big, the surrounding environment is very good and suitable for living; although the car is just an ordinary passenger car, it is a very practical type that is very popular with consumers.

It is also something that ordinary people may touch. If it’s a villa with a swimming pool or a luxury sports car, ordinary people don’t feel much, because they can’t afford a big villa with a swimming pool or a luxury sports car. For ordinary people, mansions and sports cars are too illusory. , Naturally, it cannot arouse the resonance in the heart.

But these seemingly ordinary things do not understand, these can directly touch the hearts of ordinary people, especially for the majority of ordinary people, an apartment with a good environment, an ordinary but very practical car, Just what they need and what they can fight for.

The story of poor people becoming millionaires such as "When Happiness Knocks on the Door" is indeed shocking and inspirational, but for ordinary people, this kind of story is still too far away. The goal of millionaires is the majority People are out of reach. But Gardner's story makes people feel very close, very close to life, and even makes every ordinary person feel that they can do it themselves.

Another kind of discussion quickly appeared in the public opinion: Would you like to get a shot in the leg in exchange for 200,000 U.S. dollars in compensation?

When it comes to money, the previous "Would you hurt an innocent person to protect yourself?" question rings hollow. This is actually talking about two hundred thousand dollars, and in reality, someone did get the two hundred thousand dollars.

With the help of lawyer Wilfried, various questionnaires appeared on the Internet, and reporters once again took to the streets to interview passers-by.

When faced with money, Americans show their honesty decisively.

"Of course I would! That's two hundred thousand dollars! Look at that guy named Sam Gardner, he was originally a poor loser, but now he has a car and a house, and his life has completely changed!" Passerby A said.

"I would definitely like to! I know that man named Gardner, he received two hundred thousand dollars in compensation, and he called the police and helped the hostage who was kidnapped by the kidnappers. It can help others and free yourself Poverty, why not do it!" Passerby B said.

"If one shot can exchange two hundred thousand dollars, then please give me more shots! If it were me, give me two hundred thousand dollars, and I would also thank the person who shot at me, he is really Generosity!" Passerby C said.

In just a few days, the wind direction of the media has undergone a 180-degree turn. The previous public opinion described Li Dai as a "villain" who hurt others in order to save his own life, and believed that Li Dai lacked morality. But today's public opinion portrays Dai Li as a generous "good man". He helped Gardner get rid of poverty and live a prosperous life. Dai Li is doing good deeds.

...

Prosecutor Nick Reiss was holding a tablet computer, looking at the photos of Gardner posted by the media, his face was ashen. He knew that his public opinion offensive had completely failed. Gardner, the person who was shot, actually stood up to thank the person who fired the shot. With this alone, Reese had already lost the out-of-court confrontation.

"These photos posted by the media are too easy to confuse people. Apartments with a good environment and economical and practical scooters are standard equipment for ordinary people. And most of the jurors are also ordinary people. They Seeing these pictures, they will definitely resonate in their hearts. They will naturally think from the perspective of Gardner, and they also feel that they should thank the defendant! During the trial, the jurors may not be on my side. .”

Reese took a deep breath, but there was a strong fighting spirit in his eyes.

"As expected of Wilfried, the best criminal lawyer in the United States is not in vain, and I must do my best! I have to use that trick..."