Chapter 317 Stupid
"Nice job." Luke gave a thumbs up, "I only saw your beauty before, but now it looks like a rose with thorns."
"Has it affected my image in your mind?"
"I like roses."
Orti smiled, "Be careful of getting stabbed, it will hurt."
"Thanks for reminding."
Orti asked, "Shall I help you track this guy down?"
"Do you think he is coming after me?"
"I can't believe you can't see."
"It's really a bit wrong, but a beauty like you should be approached often, it makes sense, doesn't it?"
"I do get accosted a lot, so I'm sure he's not." Orti picked up the cocktail and clinked glasses with Luke,
"you decide."
Luke is also a little bit tangled, being targeted, if he doesn't do anything, he will feel a little aggrieved.
If Orti is asked to investigate this provocative white man, he may be involved even deeper.
Luke is not worried about his own safety. He has just been awarded the highest honor award, which is tantamount to being a hero. If someone dares to assassinate him in Washington at this time, it is tantamount to provoking the entire United States.
With this medal, Luke is equivalent to a buff.
If you want to deal with him, you must first peel off this layer of buff, just like the FBI arresting the civilian hero Chris Franco. Although the arrest time is extremely short and will not cause substantial harm to him, the impact is great.
Since he was arrested by the FBI legally, it means that he is indeed a fugitive.
Can fugitives still be called heroes?
Can represent the heroic image of American citizens?
Obviously not.
Chris Franco's golden body buff has been broken, and the aura has also been deprived. This kind of damage and impact is huge.
Assuming Orti hadn't made a move today, Luke would be in an embarrassing situation. If the white man continued to provoke, the two would probably do it.
Then, there may be three results.
In the first result, the white drunk was beaten away, and the matter was left alone.
In the second result, the white drunk is beaten away, and it may be on the news the next day.
NEWS HEADLINES Luke Thinks It All, Public Safety Officer Medalist for Bravery Luke Lee Beats Up Drunk in Bar.
In the news content, the media will definitely be embellished. For example, Luke got into a fight with a drunk man because of a woman in a bar.
Once he gets involved in this kind of shit, Luke can't argue with it, and the honor he just won will be greatly reduced.
In the third result, the white drunk man called the police after being beaten, and Luke and others were arrested and questioned at the police station.
Then the fun will be great, Luke is likely to break the golden body buff directly like Chris Franco.
This trip to Washington, not only was fruitless, but it may become the laughing stock of others.
In other words, what may seem like a small thing can have serious consequences in this particular case.
Once he is labeled as not successful enough but not successful enough, and unable to support himself, Luke's future will also be affected.
No Bole would be willing to cultivate a dark horse that is unstable.
From this perspective, Orti helped him resolve a potential crisis.
Orti asked, "Have you thought it through yet?"
Luke said, "I'll see you off first, and call later."
"OK."
Luke sent Orti to the door of the hotel, watched her get in the car and left, and returned to his hotel room.
Although Luke analyzed a variety of possibilities just now, they are just appearances, and there must be deeper reasons for this.
The first possibility, the Z rule game, some people want to know the face of the king.
For a country with an electoral system, this kind of behavior will affect citizens' trust and support for the king.
The second possibility, Luke thought of Laura, why did this woman approach him?
Luke didn't like her, so she ran to Fatau Brandi again.
And Fatau Brandy is from the Las Vegas Fire Department.
Did she and Fatau Brandi know each other? Is there a shadow of the Las Vegas police behind this?
You know, the Las Vegas police are the ones who don't want to see Luke accept the award the most. They have a motive to trip Luke.
The third possibility is spy.
Knowing Wang's ruling style is a bit willful, and it is inevitable that he will make enemies abroad. It is not ruled out that someone abroad wants to slap him in the face.
The fourth possibility is accident.
The appearance of the drunk was an accident. Luke thought too much. Just like Linda said, he put the same set in his work in his life, and there were problems in everything.
In the above four situations, Luke actually hopes to be the fourth possibility, because the first three possibilities are beyond his ability.
But from Luke's experience, the fourth possibility is the least likely.
Luke cleared his mind and dialed Rhett's cell phone.
Luke accepted the award this time on behalf of lapd, and now that something happened, he naturally went to the organization.
He has never been alone, nor is he in the habit of fighting alone.
Red's teasing voice sounded from the phone, "Hey, big hero, how do you feel?"
"It was fine at first, but now I feel a little homesick."
"Why do you feel homesick so quickly? Isn't that what young people should say?"
"Director, have you seen the news that Chris Franco was arrested?"
"Yes, it is a bit of a joke, but it will not affect your honor. Any questions?"
“Ever since stepping on the plane to Washington, I’ve felt something… not right.”
"Tell me."
Luke talked about what happened in the past few days and his worries.
After a moment of silence, Reid said, "You take a rest first, and wait for my call."
"OK."
Half an hour later, Rhett called again, "Luke, do you have any plans for yourself?"
“I originally wanted to spend about 4 days in Washington with my family, but I’m not in the mood to play now, and I want to return to Los Angeles as soon as possible.”
"I'm not in Washington, and I don't know the specific situation. It's up to you to make up your own mind.
However, our lapd does not cause trouble, nor is it afraid of trouble.
I will give you a contact person, if you encounter something, you can find him. "
"who?"
"Drizzer Segal, he's an FBI agent who happens to be in Washington right now."
Luke reminded, "Chris Franco was captured by the FBI."
"I know.
But the FBI is a national institution with many departments and many things in charge, and there will be different voices and ideas. "
"Can I trust him?"
"He has worked in the Los Angeles Police Department for at least ten years, and we have been partners for a while, so we are considered our own."
"What is his main job in the FBI?"
"Catch a spy."
"I see.
Good night, Chief. ’ Luke laughed.
It doesn't matter what the purpose of this group is, as long as he provokes Luke again, he will be treated as a spy.
Luke just received the award in Washington. As long as he doesn’t leave Washington, he will have the aura of a hero. If someone dares to target a ‘national hero’, what is it if he is not a spy?
…
lapd's influence exceeded Luke's estimate.
However, as the second largest police department in the United States, it is normal to have a relationship with the FBI.
Luke felt a lot more at ease, and instead of leaving Washington immediately the next day, he made a compromise and shortened the original 4-day play plan to two days.
Before going back, deal with the things that should be dealt with.
Early the next morning, Luke and his family went to the Natural History Museum.
Luke is still looking forward to this museum.
There are a lot of people visiting the Natural History Museum, most of whom are parents with their children. Luke and others went to the scene to line up half an hour in advance.
The museum didn't open until ten o'clock in the morning, and Luke's family entered the museum with the crowd.
The second floor is the exhibition hall of mineral deposits and gemstones. It is said that the blue diamond "Star of Hope" weighing 45 grams was also exhibited.
Each exhibition hall has its special place, which restores an extremely realistic natural biological chain, so that visitors can learn something while visiting.
It was approaching noon, and Luke and the others finished visiting the Natural History Museum. Luke himself felt that he had benefited a lot, let alone minors like the little fat man.
After lunch, the family went to the Library of Congress.
However, Luke himself did not go, but asked Ortie to meet.
…
K Street.
The street is located between Capitol Hill and White G, from west to east, across the northern part of Washington. It is a famous "speaking street" in the United States.
A large number of think tanks, lobbying groups, public relations companies, non-governmental organizations, and international headquarters gather here. The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund are also located here.
If "Wall Street" in New York is the international financial center, then "K Street" in Washington can be described as the ever-changing center of international politics.
Luke and Orti were strolling on the streets of Washington DC. The weather had turned cold. Orti was wearing a khaki windbreaker and gray stockings.
The two of them were not walking fast, and Luke was walking while observing the square gray buildings on both sides.
After leaving this time, there is a high probability that he will not come to Washington for a short time.
Luke is well-known in Los Angeles and has a little real power. He can be regarded as a local snake, and he belongs to the existence that no one wants to provoke as long as he does not die.
But in Washington, he is a small fish. If he makes a wave, even if he is only swept by the remaining waves, he may be overturned.
Like the Mexican civilian who was awarded the award together, the forces behind it were obviously aimed at the king, and the king might be a little unhappy because of this incident, but that was all, and the Mexican civilian was shot to death on the beach.
Although he was in good health, he was already dead, very miserable.
Olti stopped and pointed to an eight-story gray building in front of him, "The headquarters of the Pinkerton Detective Agency is here."
"The whole building?"
"No, only the eighth and seventh floors. If you knew the rental prices here, you wouldn't be asking."
Orti took Luke directly to the eighth floor of the elevator.
After getting off the elevator, there were two men in suits standing at the door. Orti showed a ID, and the two were allowed to enter the corridor.
A building has about ten offices. Most of the offices have glass doors. Luke can see the environment in the office through the glass. It feels no different from ordinary companies.
This surprised Luke a little.
Before, Luke had been wondering what the headquarters of the famous Pinkerton Detective Agency would look like?
Luke thought about all kinds of possibilities, such as underground buildings, hidden alleys, etc., but he didn't expect such a situation. If he didn't know, he would think he came to a law firm.
Under the leadership of Orti, Luke entered the office on the easternmost side. As soon as he entered the door, there was a large office area, which was divided into many independent small offices. Some independent offices were separated by glass, and the windows were blocked by blinds. Sex isn't great.
Walking along the passage, the easternmost side is an office with a solid wall and a wooden door. You can't see the situation inside at all, and it is also the office with the best privacy.
Luke glanced, there was no sign on the door of this office.
Beside the office is a work desk, behind which sits a Caucasian woman in her forties.
"Good afternoon, Ms. Mena, I'm here to see the president."
"Hello, Miss Dean."
Ms. Mena glanced at Luke, nodded, then walked to the office and knocked on the door, "Boom..."
"Come in."
Ms. Mena opened the door and said, "President, Miss Dean is here."
"Please come in for me." A man's voice came from the room.
Ms. Mena stepped aside and gestured please.
Orti led Luke into the office.
A slightly bald white man in his fifties stood up to greet him, "Long time no see for Ortie.
Mr. Li, nice to meet you. "
"Me too, President Bailey."
The man in front of him is Kundula Bailey, the president of the North American office of Pinkerton Detective Agency.
"Please sit down, both of you." Kundula Bailey motioned for the two to sit on the sofa.
Ms. Mena came in with a tray, put three cups of black tea on the coffee table, closed the door and went out.
Kundula Bailey said, "Mr. Lee, I've wanted to see you since the last shooting in Las Vegas.
I know that you will definitely become a hero, and this turbulent world needs a hero like you. "
Luke said, "I do have the ability to be a hero, and I have done some things that are in line with heroic behavior.
But people's definition of a hero is more of a moral and spiritual level. I don't like this artificial definition. "
Kundula Bailey nodded, "I can understand what you mean, this is a bit like the American election, every candidate seems to be full of justice, full of endless enthusiasm and selfless dedication to this country.
But who in the dark can stand the investigation?
Everyone has two sides, so don't put too much pressure on yourself. Showing people what they want to see is enough.
You are their hero, not your hope, but their hope that having such a hero will make them feel safer. "
"Hearing you say that, I feel much calmer." Actually, while receiving the award, Luke also had a worry in his heart. Once he was defined as a "hero", he would receive more attention and some behaviors would be magnified.
Thinking about it now, which of the previous great commanders had no black material, and they all went to high positions in the same way. In comparison, Luke's words, deeds, and deeds are much safer than theirs.
"Mr. Li, after you were hired as a consultant, you have cooperated with the firm several times and helped the firm complete several commissions.
Your ability is outstanding, and the firm also hopes to deepen cooperation with you. "
"Which aspect?"
"For example, we can set up a detective team for you alone.
What do you think if there is a suitable delegation that will be directly assigned to your team, and you will be responsible for leading and assigning tasks? "
Orti hadn't mentioned this matter beforehand, Luke turned to look at Orti, and found that she was also a little surprised.
Luke thought for a while, "President Bailey, thank you for your trust, and your proposal is very exciting.
But I'm happy with the way I live and work now, and so is working with the Pinkerton Detective Agency.
I get along very well with Orti. If the detective agency needs me, she can let her contact me.
I will do my best. "
Luke's refusal of Kundula Bailey's proposal mainly has two considerations.
On the one hand, Luke is quite satisfied with the current state. His focus is still on the police station. If he agrees to the proposal to form a team, he will definitely focus more on detective work.
He is not short of money now, so there is no need to make himself so tired.
Secondly, the detective work will inevitably overlap with the case. At this time, the conversation will feel a little strange. Even when talking with the familiar Orti, Luke will use the detection card.
If he leads another detective team, the number of detection cards used will increase greatly, which is not worth the candle.
Thinking about it comprehensively, Luke still feels that it is better to have a contact with the detective agency, and Orti can be very good at this role.
"Okay, I respect your decision." Kundula Bailey didn't force it, and changed the topic.
The two sides chatted for a while, and after half an hour Luke said goodbye and left.
It was past three o'clock in the afternoon, and Luke and Ortie were strolling on the streets of Washington.
Orti turned to look at Luke aside, "Thank you."
Luke rejected Kundula Bailey's proposal out of self-interest considerations, but it did help Orti indirectly. Once Luke established his own detective team, the role of Orti as a contact would be greatly weakened.
"Thank you can't just say it with your mouth, it's too dishonest."
Orti thought for a while, "There's a nice coffee shop in front, I'll treat you to afternoon tea."
"Sounds good, it's the first time a woman invites me to afternoon tea."
"Let's go, maybe you will like this feeling, it's much cheaper than opening a room in a hotel."
“I still prefer hotel pools.”
Orti "…"
The two entered the coffee shop and found a seat by the window to sit down. Orti ordered two cups of coffee and two desserts.
The hand-ground coffee and desserts are exquisite. The two chatted while drinking afternoon tea, and Luke enjoyed the leisurely feeling.
There are two TVs hanging on the bar where the coffee is ordered, one TV is playing movies, and the other TV is playing news.
"Hello viewers, I'm CBG TV reporter Fleet Mattos, and I'm reporting a piece of news.
In the early hours of this morning, the Washington police received a report that there was an illegal **** trade in the Marriott Hotel. The police arrested 5 silver girls and six clients during the raid. One of the clients was Fatau Brandi, who was suspected to have Firefighters awarded Public Safety Officers Medal for Valor..."
Luke slapped his forehead and sighed, "fuck, what an idiot."
Let me tell you in advance, if I haven’t updated, and haven’t issued a single chapter to ask for leave, then I’ve been reviewed.
Everyone, don’t worry, it will be released after revision.
Small questions will be released on the same day.
Big problem day two.
There won’t be too many problems, after all, we are also veteran authors.
Steady.
(end of this chapter)