Li Jie saw Peter in class today? When Parker arrived, the originally optimistic and cheerful young man sat in his seat with a gloomy expression.
Peter hadn't shown up for a few days. He didn't go to class, nor did he go to the base. When Li Jie went to his house to look for him, he often couldn't find him. Sometimes, he just hid in his room and didn't come out.
Right now, his expression was as ugly as an impending storm. He sat in his seat in silence, not saying a word. His hands were randomly flipping through the pages of the book, but his eyes weren't focused on the book. One look and you could tell that he was absent-minded.
"What's wrong with you?" Li Jie was a little worried about Peter. "Don't let those reports affect you, Peter. You know, those reporters and the media like to make groundless accusations, especially those who like to create rumors. You have to understand that they are just doing it for the readers and attention. "
Li Jie wanted to do his best to not let Peter be affected by the media reports. Recently, the media reports on the Spider-man were getting more and more exaggerated. With the lawyer, Carr Lou, fanning the flames, the trend of public opinion was getting weirder and weirder.
The robber, Mark McMahon, was described by Carr as someone who had a bad temper but didn't mean any harm. Although he had a gun, he had a legal gun license. Moreover, the gun he had was the type of gun that New York State law allowed civilians to have.
According to Carr Lou, Mark McMahon had a certain anxiety disorder. At that time, he was in a hurry to catch the bus and needed change. The convenience store clerk was too slow and Mark McMahon was too anxious. That was why he took out his gun and asked the clerk to open the ATM.
The main reason why his actions didn't constitute robbery was because he left a twenty-dollar bill at the scene. That was more than the value of the fifteen dollar bill he took.
After all, a lawyer's job was to exonerate his client. It didn't matter to Lucar what the real story was. To him, what was important was that he had to win this case.
Distorting the truth was a basic skill that a professional lawyer should have. Based on Carr's description, Mark McMahon became a victim of violent law enforcement.
At the same time, Carr expressed that Mark McMahon was the one who had overreacted earlier. In other words, he pointed a gun at the other party and asked the other party to give him change as an apology. He was also willing to compensate the employees who were frightened.
After a series of private deals and compromises. The convenience store did not pursue Mark McMahon's actions. And the prosecution of the robbery case brought by the police was also facing a huge problem.
Because Mark McMahon pleaded guilty to holding a gun and threatening others. However, he refused to admit that he had committed robbery. As for the crime of threatening others, Carr provided a diagnosis from a psychiatrist, confirming that Mark McMahon suffered from a certain degree of anxiety, making it difficult to pursue.
Especially when Carr privately found the convenience store clerk and the owner and offered them a compensation that they were willing to accept, the prosecution became very difficult to proceed.
The original intention of the law was to be fair and just, but reality often caused this fairness to be obstructed due to various reasons. For example, a lawyer like Carr who has no moral bottom line.
After solving Mike McMahon's own problems, he sued the New York Police and the Spider-man. The New York Police were charged with violent law enforcement and the Spider-man was charged with illegal detention.
The New York Police's lawsuit was about to begin, but the Spider-man couldn't find the defendant, so it was just a gimmick.
But the two indictments still attracted a lot of attention from the New York media. Especially the Daily Bugle, although James, the editor-in-chief of the Daily Bugle, has never liked the Spider-man.
As long as there is any news about the Spider-man, he will smear the Spider-man's behavior and vilify him as a masked villain.
These things were usually done by James's reporters. He rarely does it himself. Recently, the Daily Bugle seems to have gone crazy.
Editor-in-chief James began to write the headlines of the newspaper and the top news of the website. He also attacked the New York Police's handling of the case and the Spider-man as a city pest, a cancer of the city.
He also began to criticize the inaction of the New York municipal authorities and talk about the need for reform in New York City. It seems that at some point, James has changed from a newspaper editor to a human rights fighter who cares about the welfare of the citizens.
The Daily Bugle is like a mad dog, biting the problems of Peter and the New York Police. Li Jie can see James's long editorial in this newspaper almost every day.
This makes Li Jie have a question mark in his heart. What's the idea of this disgusting editor? Is he going to stink Peter completely? Parker? But what does it mean to him?
So Li Jie is worried that Peter will be affected by these news comments. But Li Jie didn't know the conversation between Peter and George at the dinner that day.
It was George's words that made Peter feel the most uncomfortable. He was wondering if he was right to be a superhero and if he was really nosy.
The idea flowed like venom in his veins and gnawed at his heart.
"It's OK, Jason. I just want to be alone. I've been feeling a little tired lately. "Peter smiled weakly. Peter was a little absent-minded all day.
Even before school in the afternoon, Eugene, the forward of the school basketball team, stopped in front of Peter, and he didn't find it.
Eugene has been at odds with Peter and Li Jie for three years in high school. Especially before Peter became a Spider-man, he was often bullied by him.
It wasn't until that time in Central Park, when his original gang members found him and asked him to transport drugs again, that Eugene's personality changed greatly.
Perhaps it was because he had understood some things after that. His character was no longer as insolent as before. He began to mature and introverted, and this change in personality also affected his playing style.
Eugene now plays basketball more efficiently, and he is more focused on the team, instead of only focusing on his own performance. This also allowed the Metropolitan High School Basketball Team to enter the top eight of the national league for the first time.
This summer, Eugene is expected to lead the school team to the national championship.
When he stopped in front of Li Jie and Peter, Li Jie thought he was looking for trouble again, but Eugene quickly explained his intention.
"I'm sorry," Eugene whispered quickly.
"What?" Li Jie was a little surprised.
"I mean, I'm sorry for the shameful things I did in the past. Including provoking you for no reason, Peter. I'm really sorry. High school is about to end, in a month or so. If I don't say it now, maybe I won't have a chance in the future. "Eugene's words surprised Li Jie and Peter.
"It's okay, buddy. Everyone has their moments of ignorance. "Li Jie and Peter shook their heads, indicating that Eugene didn't need such a formal apology.
The quarrels and conflicts in school were just some small episodes in life. Sometimes, it was even some important memories, many years later. When two old rivals get together, they might be able to sit down and talk about the past, and become true friends.
Eugene looked at Li Jie and Peter and smiled. "Will you guys come to watch the quarterfinals? I can get tickets for it. It's a good place! "
Li Jie and Peter looked at each other. "Of course! We still want to see our school team win the national championship, and we'll wait to see you win the trophy and become the MVP of the National High School League! "
Eugene heaved a sigh of relief and happily gestured to the two of them with her fingers, telling them not to forget their promise.
On the way home, Peter Parker seemed to have made up his mind. He said to Li Jie, "I want to quit." "What?" Li Jie didn't understand what Peter meant.
"I'm saying, maybe Spider-man should take a break."
"What?" Li Jie didn't understand what Peter meant. Maybe New York City doesn't need Spider-man that much, do you understand? Jason. "Peter sounded depressed.
"Why? Is it because of the rumors in the media? You have to know that they're all bullsh * t! These paparazzi don't have a standpoint. As long as something catches people's attention, they will write it. Don't pay attention to them! "Li Jie couldn't believe what Peter said to him.
What's going on? Did Spider-man decide to retire?
Peter didn't react too much to what Li Jie said. He just shook his head. "I'm sorry, please forgive my selfishness and stubbornness. I … "
"Shut up!" Li Jie interrupted Peter without hesitation. "Listen, what you need to do now is go home and get into bed! Close your eyes and sleep. Come to the base tomorrow night to report. If you don't come, Harry and I will go back to your house and drag you out! You can't beat the two of us! "
"I'll figure out what's going on recently. You better not give me any more trouble now! You know I'm busy enough. "Li Jie's words were rough, but Peter laughed.
Li Jie and Peter separated at the intersection. He was about to go home when he saw a newspaper stand by the roadside. A large poster hanging outside the newspaper stand caught his attention.
"New York's election is coming, and the list of five candidates is out. Who can win the New York mayoral throne? "Li Jie looked at the giant poster, which was lined with photos and names of five candidates.
At this moment, Li Jie finally understood why the editor-in-chief of The Daily Bugle was biting Peter's news like a mad dog.
With a mustache and big back hair. The picture of James, editor-in-chief of The Daily Bugle, who looks like an old gentleman, is smiling on the poster.
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