Chapter 254 Attached value
Orti looked at the man in front of him, a little confused about the reality of the other party.
If Luke arranged all of this, then taking the thief he sent and putting him in prison would be too big of a joke.
Although the bitter trick is easy to use, it is easy to involve the messenger, unless Luke's network has penetrated into various departments of the police system.
Orti doesn't quite believe that Luke has such great energy, which is also different from what she has learned.
Besides, using such a large amount of energy to deal with oneself is a bit of a big deal, and it is not worthwhile no matter how you look at it.
If everything is a coincidence, Luke doesn't know about it, and Ortie doesn't quite believe it.
She carefully arranged actions, but was suppressed by someone who did nothing, which made her even more frustrated.
No matter what the situation is, as soon as the phone call is made, she is in a passive position.
As a detective, it is irrational to confront the police head-on.
If you lose, you must be prepared to be beaten and stand at attention.
Olti took out a business card and handed it to Luke, "Let me introduce you again, Ortie Dean, I am a detective."
"Pinkerton Detective Agency." Luke seemed to know it for the first time, showing surprise, "Someone asked you to investigate me? Who is the employer?"
"No Employer."
"You think I'll believe it?"
"There is really no employer." Ortie leaned forward, and her plump bust also swayed.
"Then why are you close to me? Simply in love with me?"
Orti smiled, "If I say yes, will you let me go?"
"What do you think?"
Orti shrugged, and could only continue, "Have you heard of our detective agency?"
"Of course, big names."
“In addition to recruiting official detectives, our detective firm will also hire some capable or experienced people as consultants, such as high-level police officers or FBI agents. This tradition has a history of nearly a hundred years.
Of course, before hiring these people, we will also conduct corresponding inspections. "
"Are you investigating me?"
“Yes, our firm would like to hire you as a consultant.”
Luke really didn't think of this beforehand, "I don't seem to be a high-level police force?"
"We have done some understanding of you. You are capable and valued by the leaders. In time, you will definitely become a high-level police force. We are looking at your future.
It is the same as buying stocks, the earlier you hold it, the higher the return. "
Luke laughed. It sounded a bit snobby, but he liked the straightforward way of communicating.
"What's in it for me?"
“The benefits are many.
The simplest point is that as long as you are willing to be a consultant and name your name in our detective agency, even if you do nothing, you can get a consulting fee of 200,000 US dollars per year. "
Luke does not believe that there is such a thing as free money, "What is the point of me being a nominal consultant?"
"Different client groups and different cases require different types of detectives." Orti changed his sitting posture, crossed his long legs, and gave an example,
"Like suits, they are also used to keep out the cold and hide shame. The cheap ones only cost a few hundred dollars, and the expensive ones cost tens of thousands of dollars. The really rich like to order suits.
They are all suits, but the attached value is different. Some people like expensive and unique ones.
Although your position is not very high, you have solved several major cases in a row, including the murder of a congressman, the school shooting, the vampire murder, the Las Vegas shooting, and the George incident this time.
You've already made a name for yourself.
Our detective firm has a lot of high-end clients, they don’t like suits worth hundreds of dollars, they like custom-made ones, they cherish their time, and hope to leave things to the most capable detectives.
Money is just a string of numbers to them. "
Luke thought for a while, "My job is the police, so I don't have much energy to do part-time work."
"As I said, you are different from ordinary detectives, you are a consultant hired by our detective firm.
If a high-end client wants to hire a consultant of your level, we will recommend him to you. As for whether to accept this entrustment, it is still up to your opinion.
Our detective agency has a cooperative relationship with you, so let's borrow your fame.
You refuse to accept the commission, you can only say that the client's bid is not high enough, and we will appoint other detectives for him.
Taking a step back, if a client can offer millions of dollars in employment payments, I believe you will not refuse. This is a win-win situation. "
"What if I have received the consulting fee but have not accepted the commission?
Aren’t you at a loss? "If you don't speak clearly, Luke dare not take the hot money.
Orti said with a smile, “The standard for a high-end suit shop is to have a professional designer.
If a customer wants to order a suit, the store must provide similar services.
If not, customers will feel that the store is not high-end enough, and some high-end customers will be lost.
The name of a custom suit can attract a large number of potential customers.
Similarly, the price of a custom-made suit is much higher than that of an ordinary suit.
If the customer can’t afford it, it can only mean that it exceeds his consumption capacity, and it cannot be said that our store is not high-end enough.
We will introduce him to suits that meet his spending power.
We use the money from selling suits to hire a designer. As long as he sits in the store, even if he doesn’t make a suit, he still creates value for the store.
Everyone is a win-win situation. "
Luke understands that what the other party values is his incidental value, such as fame, qualifications, and influence...
Whether it is worth it or not is a matter of opinion.
Pinkerton Detective Agency is willing to pay this consulting fee, which shows that they think Luke is worth it.
Luke also thinks that this detective agency has vision, and he is a coward. Although his status is not high now, there is a lot of room for development in the future. If he wants to curry favor with himself then, it will not be able to solve it with two hundred thousand dollars.
Luke confirmed, "Any other strings attached?"
"If you accept a case entrustment, the detective agency will charge a 30% service fee."
If it was just like this, Luke felt that he was not at a loss, but he didn't immediately agree, "I'll think about it."
"Wait a minute." Orti got up to leave. Although he was wearing loose pajamas, his exquisite curves were looming.
When he came back again, Orti held a document in his hand, "This is the consulting contract of the Pinkerton Detective Agency, please take a look at it first, if there is no problem, we can directly sign the contract next time."
"I'll watch carefully, good night." Luke got up to leave.
Orti sent Luke to the door, waved, "Bye."
Luke drives away.
Pinkerton Detective Agency’s investigation-like contact method made Luke a little dissatisfied, but he was here to send money, so he didn’t have to go too far.
Asking John and Aphra to intercept and search is considered beating each other.
Furthermore, if the opponent can win over himself, he can also win over other high-level officers of the police force and the FBI.
These 'predecessors' have grown up and have higher positions than themselves.
Combination benefits both sides.
As for whether to be a consultant in the Pinkerton Detective Agency, Luke hasn't made up his mind yet, and he plans to show Daisy the contract tomorrow, but when it comes to contracts, you must be careful.
…
T-Bone Steakhouse.
At ten o'clock in the morning, Julian put the car in the parking lot and walked to the restaurant.
There are five people in the restaurant, two chefs, two waiters, and the proprietress is the cashier, and she also works part-time as a waiter when she is busy.
The proprietress is a caucasian aunt in her forties, with a stout body, and she shouted in her characteristic loud voice, "Everyone sit down, I want to have a meeting."
The white chef laughed, "We are a restaurant here, not a city hall. Do we need to have meetings every day?"
The proprietress said, "You are right, I am going to run for mayor of Los Angeles next year, will you vote for me?"
"No, I will not vote for you, then I will lose my job."
"Haha..." Everyone burst into laughter.
"You idiot." The proprietress rolled her eyes and knocked on the table, "I want to say something, a customer booked the restaurant at noon today. He wants to propose to his girlfriend here, we need to make arrangements in advance. "
A white waitress asks, "Proposed at a steakhouse, is he serious?"
“Of course, the first time he and his girlfriend met was in our restaurant, he thought it was very meaningful and hoped to propose marriage here.
The proposal time is 12:30 noon, we need to arrange it in advance. "
Julian asked, "How to arrange it? Does the guest have any requests?"
"Adorn the scene with flowers and balloons, try to make it as warm as possible." After the proprietress finished speaking, a truck stopped at the door, and a loading and unloading worker came down,
"Your flowers have arrived."
"OK." The proprietress stood up, "I'm busy, today's marriage proposal is very important, everyone, don't mess it up."
Afterwards, everyone began to arrange the proposal scene.
Julian moved the flowers to the restaurant with everyone, most of them were red roses, and some pink flowers, very beautiful.
Smelling the fragrance of flowers, Julian showed an intoxicated expression on his face.
Most women like flowers, and Julian is no exception.
Once upon a time, she also fantasized about being proposed romantically.
But fantasy is fantasy after all, and Julian has given up hope.
However, Julian still arranged the flowers very carefully, putting together the flowers into a big heart-shaped pattern.
Two chefs are in charge of ballooning. Most of the balloons are pink, which makes the restaurant very cozy and in the shape of love.
Near noon, the restaurant has been set up.
Two chefs were rushed to the back to prepare a romantic meal for two.
Julian and another waiter put away the trash.
After a while, a black Mercedes drove outside the restaurant.
The proprietress ordered, "Julian, it should be the guest who proposes, please help me get the things in the trunk."
"Okay." Julian responded and walked to the back of the Mercedes-Benz.
The trunk door opened automatically, and Julian walked over to take a look, and there was a large bunch of bright red roses.
Julian froze for a moment, but didn't see other items.
"Julian, why are you still standing there? Bring the things in." The proprietress beckoned.
"Okay." Julian didn't think much, picked up the bouquet and walked to the restaurant.
Not far away, a familiar voice sounded from behind, "Hi, Julian."
Julian turned around, showing a surprised look, "Marcus, why are you here again?"
"I have something to tell you."
"Not now, I'm busy. I have something to say after I get off work." Julian left the sentence and entered the restaurant.
Julian asked the proprietress, "Kelly, where do you want to put this bouquet of flowers?"
"Ask the gentleman behind you."
Julian turned his head and saw Xiao Hei standing behind him waving, as if he understood, "Marcus, are you the one who runs the restaurant?"
"Yes, Julian, I've thought about it for a long time, I want to marry you."
Julian opened his mouth wide, still in disbelief, "Are you kidding me?"
Xiao Hei knelt down on one knee, took out the ring gift box from his pocket, and slowly opened it, "Julian, I'm serious, marry me."
"I bought Karma!"
At this time, except for the proprietress, the rest of the people in the restaurant were dumbfounded, and they didn't know it beforehand.
Julian looked complicated, and he never thought that this marriage proposal was for himself.
The proprietress said, "OK, all irrelevant people leave the restaurant, Detective Marcus, if you need to order food, please feel free to call."
"Thanks Kelly, you're a nice guy," Marcus said gratefully.
Everyone left the restaurant, only Xiao Hei and Julian were left.
Xiao Hei took out the diamond ring, "Julian, marry me."
Julian fanned the wind with his hands, "Marcus, you stand up first, my mind is a bit confused, let's talk first."
"Okay." After Xiao Hei finished speaking, he pulled out the chair very gentlemanly and let Julian sit down.
Julian put the bouquet of roses on the table, looked at Xiao Hei opposite, "You...why do you do this?"
"Because I like you, I have had many girlfriends, and you are the best."
"I know you like me, but that doesn't mean you want to marry me. I understand you. You have a certain degree of fear of marriage.
It was indeed my fault to force you to get married before.
You have the freedom to choose, don't embarrass yourself. "
"Uh..." Xiao Hei pursed his lips, "I am the father of the child, and I am responsible for him."
Julian corrects, "It's her."
"Do you know if it's a boy or a girl?"
"I don't know, but I hope she's a girl."
"OK, whether it's her or him, I'm still a father, and I want to take on the responsibility of a father."
"Marcus, you don't have to.
Having a baby is my own initiative, you don't need to embarrass yourself. "
Xiao Hei grabbed Julian's hand, "Julian, the matter has already happened, the child has been left behind, and whose decision is no longer important.
Now the fact is that I am the father of the child, and I have to assume the responsibility of a father. "
Julian showed a worried look, "Marcus, you may not have figured it out, raising a child is not a temporary impulse, you may regret it...
I don't want everyone to be unhappy because of this incident, and I won't ask you for child support.
I believe in my ability to raise children, which is why I decided to have them. "
Xiao Hei sighed softly, "Julian, I grew up in a single-parent family, and I know the pain of not having a father.
A large part of the reason why I fear getting married is that I am worried that I will not be able to be a qualified father and that my children will have a bad life.
Now that I have a child, I can't ignore it. I will try my best to be a qualified father.
I swear. "
"Marcus, this is a very important decision. Don't be overwhelmed. I think you should think about it again."
"I've thought about it seriously.
When Luke saw you, he knew you might be pregnant.
At that time, I hesitated for a long time, and then I worked up the courage to talk to you, and I thought about it carefully for a long time.
I've made up my mind now, I want to marry you. "
Julian's voice was choked up, his eyes were moist, "God, this is so sudden, I'm going crazy."
Xiao Hei grabbed Julian's hand and put a ring on her, "Then we will go crazy together."
…
night.
Redu community, Luke's house.
Luke asked Daisy to come over for dinner.
Luke is cooking in the kitchen and Daisy is in the living room looking at the Pinkerton detective agency contract.
While cooking, Luke looked at his phone for a while, and that shameless guy, Xiao Hei, had already begun to show his affection.
At noon today, Luke accompanied Xiao Hei to the restaurant. He originally thought that Julian would not agree easily. Who would have thought that the two of them would have reconciled after only talking for half an hour.
Although it cannot be said that the recovery is the same, at least the two have begun to communicate again.
This is something Luke didn't expect.
According to the plot of the TV series, Xiao Hei can film at least two episodes of chasing Julian.
Xiao Hei is actually getting married!
Luke felt incredible.
It's unscientific that this scumbag actually got married before him.
When thinking of Xiao Hei's life as a baby daddy after getting married, Luke felt that it was too magical.
With this mixed mood, Luke made dinner.
Potato goulash, pan-fried tuna, vegetable salad, steamed bolong, whole wheat bread, red wine.
Luke is a foodie. Now that he has money, he naturally won't treat himself badly.
"Daisy, it's time to eat."
"OK, here we come."
Daisy put down the contract, washed up briefly, and walked into the restaurant, "Thank you for the dinner, it was very rich."
Luke opened the red wine bottle and poured two glasses of red wine, "This is my new red wine, how does it taste?"
Daisy picked up the red wine bottle and took a look, "This brand of red wine is good, and the price is not cheap."
Luke raised his glass and signaled, "As long as you like it."
Daisy took a sip of the red wine and put down the glass, "I read the contract and drew the key points of the contract with a red pen. Generally speaking, there is no major problem.
The consulting fee is 200,000 US dollars per year, and this income is fixed;
If you accept a case, the detective agency will charge a 30% commission, which is quite reasonable in the industry.
The condition is not bad. "As a lawyer, Daisy has also dealt with detective agencies and is no stranger to this industry.
Luke clipped Daisy half a Bolong, "Do you think I should sign it?"
"Do you want to change careers?"
"No, just a part-time job."
"I thought you were going to change careers, the annual consulting fee of 200,000 yuan alone is already more than your annual salary as a policeman.
Aren't you tempted? "
Luke smiled.
Ao Guanhai and Clinton are both very rich now.
The reason why the two became rich was because they had served as great commanders.
Although the salary of being a great commander is quite a lot, it is a drop in the bucket for their current wealth, and their main income comes from other channels.
For example, publishing books, speaking, consulting fees, setting up charitable foundations...
Although these channels are more profitable, no one has voluntarily resigned from the position of commander-in-chief and changed careers to become writers or speakers in advance.
Why?
Because these incomes are the incidental value of being a general, if they resign, these incomes will not be there.
Luke's current situation is the same. Regardless of how much money the Pinkerton Detective Agency pays, his foundation is still lapd.
If Luke resigns, it means breaking his own foundation, and the Pinkerton Detective Agency will not value him as much as it does now.
To put it bluntly, the consulting fee of Pinkerton Detective Agency is also the incidental value of Luke being a policeman.
Which one is the primary and which is the secondary, Luke clearly distinguishes it.
After dinner, the two carefully studied the contract again.
The contract was given by the Pinkerton Detective Agency, which doesn't mean Luke Luke can't change it, he can also put forward his own requirements to make the contract more beneficial to him.
After thoroughly understanding the contract, Luke picked up Daisy and went to the bathroom, where he took a comfortable hot bath.
Daisy just contributed, and now it's Luke's turn to contribute, and the two stuck together for more than an hour.
(end of this chapter)