Metzk Bar.

Red got together with members of the 1st Squadron of the Robbery and Murder Division.

Dinners in Los Angeles are usually on a AA basis, and there are reasons why people occasionally treat them, such as promotions, salary increases, birthdays, etc. The last party was to celebrate Luke's promotion to detective, and he paid for it.

This party is to celebrate his promotion to the police rank. If nothing else, he should pay the bill. Everyone is here to give face, and money is a trivial matter.

What Luke is not short of now is money.

This is really not bragging, he now has more than 200,000 US dollars.

Even though people in Los Angeles have high incomes, there are very few people who can spare so much cash.

Everyone sat around the long oval table, with Rhett sitting at the top and signaling with a wine glass, "Luke, congratulations on your promotion to the police rank, you have taken another step forward.

"Thank you." Luke also picked it up and took a sip.

Xiao Hei said with some envy, "Chief, I am one year older than Luke. I am still a first-class police detective. When will I be promoted to the police rank?"

"Don't be anxious, work hard, you will have a chance, huh." Rhett encouraged.

The deputy laughed and said, "If you could focus on women and cases, you might be able to participate in police promotion with Luke.

Xiao Hei said dissatisfied, "Deputy Captain, I don't agree with what you said. I also helped a lot in the case of Courtney's murder. I have always firmly believed that Boris is the murderer.

No one is firmer than me on this point, it’s you who are wavering.’

The deputy pouted, "You decided that Boris was the murderer, neither from the perspective of evidence nor from the perspective of reasoning, but simply because you hate Boris.

Boris will not be convicted because of your disgust, but because of the evidence, understand?"

Xiao Hei argued, "Although I have no evidence, I did rely on reasoning... Yes, I relied on reasoning to determine that he was guilty.

The deputy team leader shrugged, "Just believe it yourself.'

Susan interrupted the two of them, "Gentlemen, can you change the subject? We should talk about something lighthearted and pleasant after get off work, right?" "I agree." Luke changed the subject and asked, "You know something fun? ? I want Daisy to go out and play next time on vacation.

The little gangster said, "What kind of thing, maybe I can give you some advice."

Luke smiled and said, "You can get close to nature, such as camping in beautiful places, sailing on a boat to go fishing, and things that are further away are fine, as long as the leader is willing to approve the leave.'

Xiao Hei thought for a while, "Forest Park is good. It's 50 miles away from the city. Camping spots are easy to find. The scenery is beautiful. There's Cooper Canyon Falls nearby. You can swim there. The only thing you have to be careful about is that there are bears.

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"Sounds good, I'll try it." Luke longed for the natural scenery. As for the black bear, he didn't care much. The American black bear is the timidest bear in the world.

As long as you open your arms, show a big look, and make more noise, there is a high chance of scaring him away. There is an old saying in the United States, brown bears will lie down, and black bears will do it.

The deputy team leader took a sip of whiskey and said, "Speaking of sea fishing, I've only been there once. It's something only old men do, and it's not suitable for me. However, you can ask Rhett, this guy likes it very much.'

Rhett smiled and said, "Vice team, it's not that you don't like it, it's just that your skills are too bad.

The deputy waved his hand, "I just can't stand those broken rules. Those bastards even have to worry about how many fish hooks I bring. I finally caught a fish and had to release it because of the season.

Do you know how I felt at that time?

Rhett smiled and said, "Of course I know that the fish that can be caught are different every month. This is normal. I often release some fish and I think this is good. You can change your mind."

The deputy team member declined, "n0, you'd better take Luke, he might like it."

Rhett looked at Luke aside, "Have you ever fished in the sea before?"

"No, that's why I wanted to give it a try. I've watched some sea fishing variety shows and found them very interesting."

Rhett thought for a while, "It's a good thing to be interested. I'll ask the organizer of the fishing party another day. If he agrees, I can take you along.

Luke was a little surprised, "You also participated in the fishing party?"

“It basically happens every week, and I don’t participate often, maybe once a month.

The number of people is uncertain each time. We spend a total of 1,500 US dollars to rent a boat. Sometimes we ask the crew to help drive the boat. Sometimes we take turns to drive the boat and go for a spin in the sea. Our mood will be different.

The purpose of this kind of gathering is mainly to reduce the cost of going overseas."

"Sounds good, who is the organizer?

Rhett smiled and said, "You've seen it too.'

Luke was slightly startled by these words. He vaguely guessed something and did not ask further questions.

"Ding ding ding..." Xiao Hei's cell phone rang and he answered, "Hi, baby.

I'm really hanging out with my colleagues.

Of course, how could I lie to you?

David is here, would you like to put him on the phone?’

David kept his mouth shut, neither speaking nor refuting.

"Okay, I'll be back in a minute." Xiao Hei hung up the phone, "She's good at everything, but she's too clingy."

David said, "You kid, just be satisfied. Luke has never taken the initiative to receive a call from his girlfriend."

Luke glanced at him, "Who are you to criticize me? You are the one who is the least able to deal with feelings," he said perfunctorily.

"I think this is good. Everyone has their own lives. If we go on a date occasionally, we can enjoy both love and single life."

Xiao Hei stared with big eyes, "You are right, this is what I want. Can you teach me how to do it? 'Luke'

Are you stupid? You believe everything you say?

next day afternoon

Malaboa High School is a coeducational day middle school offering courses for grades 9-12.

The school has complete teaching and sports facilities, including science, biology, chemistry, physics laboratories, gymnasiums, weight rooms, basketball courts, libraries, etc.

At three o'clock in the afternoon, school is over.

Some students go to take AP elective courses, and some come to the library to read.

Little fat Jack asked Maggie to come to the library to study. He said it was just for studying. I don’t know what the little fat man was thinking.

The two of them were reading and whispering quietly.

"Maggie, why do you always read psychology books?'

"Because I am majoring in psychology, what about you?'

‘Mathematics and Computer Science and Chinese Language and Culture.’

"You are very talented in both areas.'

"Haha, I should thank my dad for this.

"Isn't your father in Los Angeles? He didn't even come to your birthday last time.

"Yes, my father went to other states to develop, but our father-son relationship is very good. To be honest, I miss him a little." "Although your father can't be with you, your grandfather, mother, brother and uncle are also very good."

Love you.

I can see that you are very happy.’

Thinking of Val, the little fat man felt that he should add, "My uncle...although he is not very popular, he has tried his best."

"I can tell." Maggie shrugged.

"Click

The lights in the library went out.

Although it was not dark yet, due to the design of the library, the light was relatively dark, so the two of them moved to a seat by the window. "Why was there a sudden power outage?" Maggie frowned slightly.

"The mouth was gasping...the little fat man smiled.

"What's wrong?" Maggie asked.

“Suddenly I remembered the night of my birthday, and I didn’t know where I got the courage to kiss her.

To be honest, I regret it now.’

Maggie tilted her head slightly, "What do you mean? It seems that you dislike me.'

"n0, that's not what I meant. I just thought I should chew gum in advance to leave a good impression on you.

If we could change the time, no one would disturb us, our first kiss would have been more perfect.

"Oh, don't mention it, I'm almost too embarrassed. I don't even dare to look at your mother, and we actually kissed in front of her. If it were my father, he would definitely go crazy.

"Haha." The little fat man smiled and suddenly asked seriously, "Maggie, when will you take me to see your dad?"

"Let's wait until the right opportunity comes.'

The little fat man was a little disappointed.

"boom!'

A gunshot broke the tranquility of the library.

"ah

"Get down!"
To be continued...