At the dinner table, it was obvious that both mother and Amanda liked McCall.
McCall is very knowledgeable and knows a lot about the customs and customs of all over the world. He has even been to China and talks about Chinese food very well.
McCall's conversation is very cultivated, and he never speaks quickly or slowly. And his emotional intelligence is very high, he always keeps the topic fresh, and he never neglects anyone. His easy calmness makes everyone
Everyone feels very comfortable.
During the entire meal, the four of them chatted happily. Although McCall and his mother concealed it very well, Owen still noticed something was wrong between the two of them. They seemed to have feelings for each other.
No wonder he always sees McCall when he comes home these days.
Owen thought to himself, but he didn't object to the two of them being together. After their father died, his mother raised their two children alone. Now that Owen has grown up and Amanda is almost here, it's time to let her mother have her own life.
According to his understanding, McCall once had a wife, but she died in a car accident. After that, she was single and her private life was unbelievable.
Although his mother is white and McCall is black, Owen thinks it doesn't matter. If the two really love each other, race is not an issue.
The only uncertain factor is McCall's identity. Obviously he was not an ordinary person before, but he said personally that he has retired.
Irving also had some insight into what McCall did. He felt that McCall was not a bad person, maybe just like himself, it was just a professional need.
You must know that except for the fact that Owen's identity as CTU can be disclosed to the public, all work details are required to be kept confidential, and he cannot even talk about it in his sleep.
After dinner, McCall said goodbye and left. Everyone was a neighbor. McCall lived across the street 50 meters away. Irving walked him to the door. When he saw that no one was paying attention, he chased after him.
"Thank you very much, Mr. McCall, for everything you do for my family."
Owen said sincerely that what McCall taught Amanda was obviously intentional.
McCall didn't mean to hide anything this time. The black uncle always had a warm smile on his face.
"You're welcome, your mother is a good person, and Amanda is smart and cute..."
Owen saw that he didn't say anything clearly and didn't point it out. When he caught up with him, besides thanking him, he actually wanted McCall to help with something: "Well... Mr. McCall, I want to ask you a favor. This matter is a bit presumptuous."
McCall paused and made a sign of all ears.
Owen said: "You must know who I have offended, so for their safety I will not come back often recently. Although a security system is now installed at home, and I have also said hello to my friends in the police station, I still want to ask you
, please pay more attention to my mother and the others, I am very afraid that someone will come to retaliate against them..."
After hearing what Irving said, McCall didn't look surprised at all, "Okay, I will."
His answer was extremely simple, as if Owen was just asking for something as trivial as mowing the grass at his house while he was away, but it made Owen's pre-thought-out excuse useless.
McCall still looked at Owen gently. Sometimes Owen even had the illusion that the person in front of him was an ordinary black uncle who was keen on helping people and loved reading when he had nothing to do.
"Uh...thank you, thank you very much!"
No matter what McCall thought, at least he agreed to help, which put Owen's mind at ease. He was not required to eliminate the hidden danger like he did last time. As long as he could help Owen after the alarm went off, he would be very grateful.
Irving had already made up his mind and changed the alarm mode of the security system from silent alarm to alarm mode when he returned home, so that McCall, who lived opposite, would definitely hear it.
After finalizing the matter with McCall, Irving was relieved. Just as he was about to leave, McCall shook his head at him: "Come with me and give you something good."
After McCall finished speaking, he left Owen with a back view. Owen could roughly guess what McCall gave him, it must be a book.
In the community, McCall is famous for his love of reading and giving books. He seems to like using books as gifts, and he just gave Amanda one.
Following McCall into his room, you can see a whole wall of bookcases, and there is an unfinished book spread out on the desk in front of you.
"Wait a minute, I need to look for it. Oh, I gave you the thing under the book..."
Owen was waiting behind, and McCall was looking for something in the bookcase when he suddenly said without looking back.
Owen was curious, so he walked towards the table and opened the book. There was actually a claw knife underneath.
Owen is no stranger to this.
The claw knife originally originated in Bali and is a popular self-defense knife in Indonesia and Malaysia. Its appearance is very eye-catching, and it can even be said to be a little evil. People will be deeply attracted by it at a glance.
Irving himself had one. It was very dangerous to practice, and he might have cut off his thumb. Several guys in Irving's circle at the time ended up in the hospital because of this.
"No, no, no, Mr. McCall, this is too valuable, I can't accept it..."
He is no novice. The standard claw knife he has at home costs tens of dollars. You can tell by the shape of this one that it is not simple. It must be customized. I am afraid that it will cost several thousand dollars.
Owen said he couldn't put it away, but in his heart he couldn't put it down. McCall's claw knife was no ordinary thing as soon as he got it. The material of the handle, the steel of the blade, and the quality of the entire claw knife
It has a cool and domineering look everywhere, I am afraid no one will not love it.
"found it……"
McCall closed the bookcase door and handed Owen a box. Owen took it and realized it was a video tape.
"This claw knife is given to you. I have observed that your skills are very flexible and are very suitable for the way of the claw knife. The video tape is an instructional video of the claw knife. It is the internal information of the special department. You must return it to me after watching it.
…”
"I……"
Irving wanted to refuse. After all, if something worth thousands of dollars was given to him casually, Irving felt that he could not accept it.
But after hearing the internal information, he was a little reluctant to part with it. He knew it must be a good thing. Of the two gifts, the value of the video tape was probably higher than the claw knife.
"Well……"
Owen and Heaven were fighting, but McCall had already continued: "Do you know how to use this thing? If you know how to use it, we will fight. There is no other meaning..."
McCall said that Irving still didn't understand what he meant. This was to test his level.
Irving also wanted to show his strength, lest McCall think that his claw-blade pearl was covered in dust.
"Of course, then I'm welcome."
Owen put his index finger into the buckle of the claw knife and performed a trick. McCall curled his lips. In fact, Owen only knew how to do this. After all, he only played with the claw knife because it was handsome, and he basically practiced tricks.
style gameplay.
McCall nodded to indicate that Irving could begin.
Owen knew that McCall must be a master, so he did not attack rashly, but slowly approached.
The claw knife seemed to be magic in his hand, dancing like a knife from time to time. Irving approached McCall and swung twice, but McCall jumped back and got out of the way.