Even when shaking hands with the director of the New York Police Departnt Headquarters, Gao Yang had no intention of taking off his sunglasses.
After a round of aningless complints and small talk, when the director signaled for Gao Yang to sit down, he imdiately transitioned to talking about serious matters with a solemn expression, "Mr. Gao, we can now confirm that last night’s incident was a preditated terrorist attack. Among the four suspects, one is nad Ayman Nasser, an immigrant from Iraq, who declared his allegiance to IS on Facebook just monts before the attack."
Hearing the familiar na of IS, Gao Yang couldn’t help but wipe his face with his hand.
"Another one, Daoud Ahd, also from Iraq, has always behaved normally, but after the FBI searched his ho last night, a large amount of bomb-making materials and communication records with the other three terrorists were found. However, we found no evidence of contact with overseas terrorists."
After a brief introduction, the director said seriously, "Preliminary investigation results show these four intended to launch a large-scale terrorist attack in New York, but currently only Ayman Hassel has unilaterally declared allegiance to IS, and no organization has claid responsibility for this incident. So, we can’t yet confirm if this was an isolated attack or a prelude to a larger-scale assault."
Gao Yang nodded without saying anything, as this was rely to inform him and not to solicit his opinion.
The director sighed and said in a low voice, "Since we cannot yet confirm whether the killed terrorists had any accomplices, Mr. Gao, your situation is currently still quite dangerous. The police suggest providing you with witness protection, and until your security can be assured, it’s best for you to minimize outings."
Gao Yang thought for a mont, then shook his head, "Director, I don’t need protection. To be frank, I believe I can protect myself as long as I have a gun. Well, of course, I’m a law-abiding person, so I won’t carry a gun in public, but as long as I’m at ho, I’m not worried about terrorists seeking revenge. I have many things to handle, so I can’t stay in New York all the ti. I might go to Houston, where I can legally carry a gun in public."
The director waved and smiled, "Indeed, your skills have impressed to this day. On another note, I also belong to the IPSC and often participate in three-gun competitions. Well, I think if you have police protection, it would definitely be safer."
Gao Yang shook his head and smiled, "Sorry, that would make very uncomfortable, Director, there’s no need to waste precious police resources on ."
The director nodded, then imdiately smiled, "Mr. Gao, this matter is still under investigation, and we’re very busy. Once the investigation is over, I would like to award you an Honor dal, the highest grade. This dal is awarded to officers showing extre personal courage under urgent conditions. In special cases, it’s also given to individuals who act bravely in the known danger, whether they’re police officers or not. I believe you fully deserve this dal. Additionally, I would like to invite you to beco an honorary officer of the New York City Police Departnt, a lifeti honorary officer."
After saying this with a smile all over his face, the director shrugged and said, "Of course, this ceremony might be accompanied by a press conference, so it can only be held once it’s confird there’s no subsequent danger, and it also requires your consent. So, I sincerely request you accept this dal and beco our honorary officer."
Gao Yang said earnestly, "I am honored to receive such distinctions, but I’m not yet prepared to beco a public figure. I worry it may impact my life, so, may I take so ti to consider it?"
The director smiled and said, "Of course, I understand how you feel; you can take your ti to think it over. Furthermore, the mayor also plans to award you a dal, so please consider that as well. And many dia outlets are keen to interview you. As you’re covered under the witness protection program, the police have not disclosed any personal information about you, so many dia have co to . Without your consent and the FBI’s permission, they cannot report or feature more about you. But if you want to accept interviews, that won’t be an issue."
Gao Yang said solemnly, "Which dia outlets?"
The director waved his hand and smiled, "All of them, all the dia you know and those foreign ones you haven’t heard of. If you want, you can do a national speaking tour."
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After sighing again inwardly, Gao Yang said in a low voice, "I will seriously consider it."
The director stood up, reached out to shake Gao Yang’s hand, and smiled, "I know your throat isn’t well and you shouldn’t speak too much. Once your voice recovers, let’s have a good talk. Finally, thank you once again for your heroic actions."
After parting with the director, taking with him nurous invitations, Gao Yang called Murphy imdiately after leaving the police station.
When Murphy answered the call, Gao Yang quickly said, "Buddy, I’ve made up my mind. I’m willing to cooperate with you. Now, I think it’s best we et and talk."
Murphy imdiately laughed, "Excellent, well then, let’s et right away. Just as it happens, according to the FBI’s procedure, we need to see you today. Let’s et through official channels; co to the FBI headquarters, and I’ll have soone pick you up."
Gao Yang decisively didn’t get into a car, and it didn’t take long before soone from the FBI drove him to Federal Plaza, the location of the FBI Division headquarters in New York.
Murphy’s office was large and imposing. After Gao Yang sat down, he looked around and marveled, "You’ve got a nice place. So, can anything be said here?"
Murphy spread his arms and laughed out loud, "There’s no place safer than here. You can say whatever you want."
Gao Yang clapped his hands urgently, "OK, buddy, first help solve the imdiate issue. Tell how not to expose myself unprotected to the public after appearing on TV."
Murphy waved his hand, "Don’t worry about that. I have a mature plan and extensive experience to help you get rid of this bother, ensuring that the you on TV and the usual you are like two different people. So, let’s first talk about the serious stuff, shall we?"
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