Connor hesitated for a moment, then looked at York.
After exchanging glances, Connor finally agreed.
Mia went with them to complete the bail procedures, and Nicole Kidman got the chance to talk to Cao Kun for 5 minutes.
In the interrogation room, Nicole Kidman breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that Cao Kun was alright.
Cao Kun was quite surprised to see Nicole Kidman: "What brings you here?"
Nicole Kidman: "It was Mia who called me. She found out that several cars went to your address and took you away."
She guessed that things must be very serious.
She was worried that the police in Country M were acting improperly, so she specifically asked me to come with her, hoping to use my celebrity status to put pressure on the police.
Cao Kun nodded: "Mia is very smart and professional."
Nicole Kidman: "She's always been like that."
Cao Kun: "It's not the weekend, how come you have time?"
Nicole Kidman: "I've finished filming my movie, and I don't have any other projects on hand for the time being."
Cao Kun thought about it and realized that it was true; several months had passed, and "Eyes Wide Shut" should have been filmed long ago.
In fact, most movies have long preparation and post-production times, but the actual shooting time is not long.
Unless the character's physique requires significant changes due to the plot, we'll have to wait for movies where the actors lose or gain weight.
Or, to put it another way, it's a movie that had a mishap in the middle, or that didn't have enough material, or that had to be reshot because of plot changes.
However, this only means the production cycle is long; the actual shooting time is not long.
After all, such a large production crew incurs huge daily expenses, and no production crew can afford to sustain such expenses indefinitely.
Cao Kun asked, "Has your relationship with Tom improved?"
Nicole Kidman's face immediately darkened: "Don't mention him."
Alright, no need to ask anymore.
This relationship has not only failed to be repaired, but it seems to be drifting further and further apart.
Nicole Kidman: "How did you get involved in the Thanah prison massacre?"
Cao Kun: "Don't you know that I directed 'Saw'?"
“I only found out recently.” Nicole Kidman said, then realized, “Just because of this, they suspect you committed that tragedy?”
Cao Kun shrugged: "Who says otherwise?"
Nicole Kidman said angrily, "They've gone too far."
Cao Kun: "Haven't they always been like this?"
Nicole Kidman angrily said, "Sue them. I can find you the best lawyers. You must send them to jail."
Cao Kun smiled and shook his head: "Some laws work for you white people, but not for us."
Nicole Kidman was speechless.
She wanted to say a few words of comfort to Cao Kun, but then she felt that it would be like talking without understanding the situation.
Nicole Kidman could only say, "You'd better be prepared for an exorbitant bail. If it's not enough, I can lend it to you."
Cao Kun laughed and said, "As long as it's not too excessive, it should be enough."
Nicole Kidman: "Yeah, Saw is the highest-grossing horror film of all time. You'd at least make tens of millions."
Although Cao Kun had prepared himself mentally, he was still shocked when he heard the amount of the bail.
They actually asked for $50 million in bail.
Upon hearing this number, Cao Kun's murderous intent surged.
He originally only intended to kill a few people, but now that number is rapidly increasing.
"Mr. Cao, are you alright?"
Seeing that Cao Kun remained silent for a long time, Mia asked.
Cao Kun shook his head: "It's nothing."
Mia sighed and said, "They said the case is too big, a serious crime even more serious than a felony, which is why the bail is so high."
Actually, I suspect they don't have any crucial evidence at all; otherwise, the bail amount would have been increased by another zero.
After a pause, she suggested, "Mr. Cao, if you are confident that you can avoid paying bail, I can help you with this case."
However, you will need to stay in the detention center for a period of time.
“No.” It was Nicole Kidman who spoke: “There are all kinds of people in the detention center.”
When I went there to experience life, I went inside and saw it; it was too chaotic. I hope you can get bail out as soon as possible.
If you don't have enough money, I can lend it to you.
Cao Kun waved his hand: "I have the money."
He looked at lawyer Mia: "Mia, go and have them bring me my checkbook."
Mia obtained Cao Kun's checkbook from the police in Country M, and Cao Kun quickly wrote a check for $50 million.
When Mia took it, she was surprised to find that Cao Kun was unusually calm, without the slightest reluctance.
It doesn't seem like a $50 million check; it's just an ordinary piece of paper.
Mia even began to doubt whether the check could really be cashed for $50 million.
Mia soon realized she was overthinking things.
With the money, Mia successfully secured bail for Cao Kun.
As he walked out of the 17th Precinct, Cao Kun looked back at the building behind him, his eyes as calm as a lake.
Mia reassured Wei, "Don't worry, whether you win or lose the case, you can get your bail back."
Cao Kun asked, "Mia, how many people are in this police station?"
Mia found it strange, wondering why Cao Kun was asking such a question.
But she still said, "I don't know the specifics."
But the 17th Precinct is a major division in Los Angeles, with at least 200 staff members, possibly more than 300.
“300 people? That’s over ten thousand dollars per person. Your lives are worth something, aren’t they?”
Cao Kun thought to himself.
Cao Kun shook hands with Nicole Kidman: "Nicole, thank you for coming. I'll make an appointment with you another day."
Nicole Kidman didn't say much, just nodded: "Let's meet another day."
Mia then expressed her gratitude to Nico.
Watching Nicole Kidman leave, Mia said, "I suggest you go home immediately, otherwise the police in the United States might put something in your house."
“It’s not a possibility, it’s a certainty,” Cao Kun corrected Mia.
He heard it very clearly before.
As they were talking, Cao Kun got into the passenger seat in Mia's car.
After the car left the police station, Cao Kun asked, "How long does it take to process the bail refund?"
As Mia drove, she turned her head to look at Cao Kun and said, "I was just about to tell you about this."
The bail money will only be refunded after the entire case has been concluded.
This process can take more than a year if things go smoothly.
If things go slowly, it could take three to five years, or even longer.
You need to be mentally prepared.
Cao Kun's face darkened.
He knew why these people dared to be so bold as to arrest him.
Even if they can't convict him or achieve this great feat, they can still earn a bail sum.
Although the bail money may eventually be returned to him, he can make money from it during the years in between.
Moreover, not all bail money is eventually refunded.
Just like the richest Chinese-American mentioned earlier, he eventually paid $1.8 billion in bail.
It ranks first among all bail amounts worldwide.
The likelihood of him getting the money back is extremely small.
Cao Kun asked lawyer Mia, "What would happen if the investigator died during this process?"
Mia said, "The investigator is dead, but not all police officers in the US are dead. The case will be transferred to another police force."
Cao Kun: "What if everyone in the entire 17th inning died?"
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