LA Detective

Chapter 689 Guide
August 2, early morning.

Luke received New Year greetings text messages and phone calls early in the morning. The first person surprised him quite a bit: Chen Kelin from the Second Squadron.

However, when you think about it, it makes sense. Lao Chen is also Chinese, so he must celebrate the Spring Festival as well.

In the morning, Luke received New Year greetings from some friends, which touched his heart. You know, most of these friends did not celebrate the Spring Festival, and may not even have known about this festival before. They may have learned about the Spring Festival because of Luke's friend.

"Jingle Bell……"

Luke's cell phone rang. He picked it up and saw it was Lilith Finn's number.

"Hi, I'm Luke."

"Happy New Year!" Lilith greeted in somewhat unfamiliar Chinese.

Luke smiled. "Happy New Year! Are you in LA?"

"No, I'm in New York. Have you come to New York?"

"How did you know I was in New York?"

"Last time when we were drinking, someone told me that he would go to New York to celebrate the Spring Festival, but I didn't expect that he had forgotten it himself."

Luke smiled and said, "I remember now. I did say that you also said you would prepare a Spring Festival gift for me, right?"

Lilith snorted, "Since you forgot about it, the gift is naturally gone too."

"How about I treat you to a meal to show my apology?"

"Didn't you say you wanted to spend the Spring Festival with your family?"

"Is this the way to show my sincerity?"

"OK, I'll give you this chance. See you tomorrow." Lilith said and hung up the phone.

Luke didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Lilith hung up too quickly, without giving him a chance to react. Tomorrow is the second day of the Chinese New Year, and Luke wasn't sure if he had time.

Forget it, let's take a step by step.

Luke, his two sons, slept late yesterday and got up late today. After they finished packing, it was already past ten in the morning. Then they drove to Luke's grandfather's house.

Today is Chinese New Year.

After meeting, family members greet each other and wish each other a happy new year.

The lunch is simpler but equally hearty.

Steamed bowls and dumplings.

There are more than a dozen kinds of steamed bowls, both meat and vegetarian.

There are two kinds of fillings for dumplings, three fresh fillings and beef and green onion fillings.

This meal may not be a big deal in China, but it is definitely of high standard in New York.

Luke had eaten at many restaurants in Los Angeles, but he had never eaten such authentic steamed bowls, and he was very full after this meal.

After lunch, the old man felt a little tired and sleepy, so he went back to his bedroom to rest.

The old lady was still in high spirits and was arranging a game of mahjong for everyone.

This can be considered as a must-have entertainment activity during festivals.

Soon, the mahjong table was set up and Luke played a few hands. He had good luck and won two rounds.

The little fat guy, on the other hand, didn't win a single game and kept yelling that he wanted to change positions.

Luke simply stopped playing and gave his seat to him. Not to mention that the fat man took Luke's seat and won the first hand.

Sometimes it's really weird.

Luke yawned and half-lay on the sofa to rest, watching his family playing mahjong not far away, which he found quite interesting.

Will came over with two bottles of beer and handed one to Luke. "Brother, how long will you stay this time?"

"I've taken a day off, so I'll stay in New York for five days." Luke took a sip of beer and asked, "By the way, when will my aunt come to my house?"

"I used to come on the second day of the Chinese New Year, but this year... I guess I can't come."

"why?"

"Before, my aunt also said that she would come on the second day of the Chinese New Year. Later, Julia said that her university courses were tight and she would not come back to celebrate the New Year this year. So my aunt and uncle went to the city where Julia was studying to spend the New Year with her."

The university courses are very tight, it’s a lie.

Luke looked at Will and hesitated to ask, "Did Julia break up with that black guy?"

"Who knows? It's a taboo topic now." Will gave a look that said you know what I mean.

Luke nodded. Since his aunt and her family were not coming tomorrow, he could keep the appointment.

"I heard from my aunt that you participated in bounty hunter training?"

"I was going to tell you in person," Will shrugged. "Did they ask you to persuade me to change my career?"

Luke smiled, "Why do you want to be a bounty hunter?"

"I have a friend whose father is a bounty hunter, so he followed in his father's footsteps and participated in bounty hunter training. He asked me if I wanted to go with him.

I looked up bounty hunters online and found that this industry was quite challenging and could help me gain some practical experience, so I signed up. My friend also helped me get a preferential price. ”

Luke said, "So, you participated in the bounty hunter training just out of interest, and you haven't completely decided to join this industry."

“Uh… I don’t know what to say.

You should know that Chinese people are a vulnerable group in the United States and are easily bullied. I have had similar experiences.

Therefore, I hope I can become stronger, more confident, and be able to face other races calmly.

Whether I am a police officer or a bounty hunter, I will receive training in guns and fighting skills, which will make me feel more powerful and confident living on this land.

I do want to be a bounty hunter, firstly to make money, and secondly, I think this experience will make me stronger and able to protect my family like a real man.

Instead of being bullied by gangsters like before and not even having the ability to resist. "

Luke patted his shoulder and said, “I don’t know much about the bounty hunting industry, and I don’t know whether I should persuade you to leave this industry.

But uncle and aunt are very worried about your safety."

"I know, I will protect myself."

"It's good that you have your own ideas. If you need any help, you can contact me."

"thanks, I will."

"cheers!"

Luke raised his beer bottle and clinked glasses with the other man.

night.

After finishing dinner, Luke and his family of three drove away.

While driving, Li Zhaofeng asked his two sons, "Did you have fun today?"

The little fat man smiled and said, "Of course, happy times always pass quickly, but the only regret is that there are no firecrackers this year."

Li Zhaofeng said, "Last year, a friend of mine set off fireworks in his yard, and the neighbors in the community thought someone was shooting, so they called 911.

When the police arrived, they questioned my friend, leaving him with a very deep impression of the Spring Festival.

So, we didn’t buy any firecrackers this year.”

The fat boy shrugged to show his understanding.

Li Zhaofeng asked, "Where do you want to go tomorrow?"

Before Luke could say anything, the fat boy said, "Will asked me to go out tomorrow."

"That's great. You young people should have more contact." Li Zhaofeng nodded and looked at Luke beside him. "Are you going too?"

Luke said, "No, my friends in New York know I'm here and want to treat me to a meal."

"OK, then you guys go out and play. Remember to come back for dinner in the evening. I'll make you something delicious."

The little fat man asked, "Is it still noodles with soybean paste?"

Li Zhaofeng smiled and said, "I also learned a new dish. Believe me, it must be delicious."

……

The next morning.

Luke was having breakfast when he received a call from Lilith, saying that she would send a car to pick him up shortly.

Luke is not very familiar with New York, so it would be nice to have a car to pick him up.

At around nine o'clock in the morning, a pink Rolls-Royce stopped outside Li Zhaofeng's house.

As soon as Luke opened the door, he saw this very cool luxury car. It would be difficult to keep a low profile when driving a car like this on the road.

The little fat boy also came out, his face full of envy, "Brother, I suddenly don't want to go out with Will, can I go out with you?"

"Breaking an appointment is not a good habit. Say hello to Will for me." Luke said and walked towards the pink Rolls-Royce.

The driver ran out of the car and opened the door for Luke. Luke sat in the back seat of the car and disappeared at the end of the road under the envious gaze of the fat boy.

Luke looked at Lilith who was sitting next to him. She was wearing a khaki sweater and black jeans. Although her body was not exposed, her plump bust, straight long legs, and graceful curves were very eye-catching.

Luke smiled, "I like your jeans, they're sexy."

Lilith asked back, "Is there anything about me that's not sexy?"

"We'll have to wait and see." Luke joked, "So, are we going to the hotel now?"

"Going to the hotel so early in the morning, are you crazy or am I crazy?" Lilith snorted, "Didn't you say you would treat me to a meal?"

Luke glanced at his watch and asked, “Are you sure you want to eat at this time?
You came to pick me up so early, maybe you have other plans."

“Haha… As expected of a great detective, I really can’t hide anything from you.

I am different from some forgetful people. If I say I will give you a gift, I will definitely give it to you.

I have specially taken a day off today to be your guide and take you to have a good day in New York."

Luke teased, "Where to go? See the Statue of Liberty? Or go to Wall Street?"

"You'll know in a minute."

Luke didn't ask any more questions. Sitting in a luxury car was a kind of enjoyment in itself. "Do you have any wine?"

"You're asking for a lot." Lilith glanced at him, took out a bottle of red wine from the wine cabinet, poured it into two glasses, and handed one to Luke.

Luke raised his glass and clinked it with Lilith, "Thank you."

He took a sip and nodded, “Good wine.

When did you come to New York?"

"I came here last week. I have some business matters to take care of."

The two chatted while drinking red wine.

After about ten minutes, the car drove into a retro street and entered a yard that looked like a manor.

The estates in New York are extremely expensive, and Luke couldn't help but ask, "What are we doing here?"

"I'll show you a private art exhibition."

Luke looked at the exquisite flower beds on the roadside and asked, "Holding an art exhibition in the manor?"

“Yes, it’s going to be a little quieter here, and the atmosphere is better.”

Luke reacted and asked, "You want to show me the life of New York high society?"

Lilith tilted her head and said, "It's not upper class or lower class, it's just the lifestyle of some rich people.

are you ready? "

"Of course. I'm looking forward to it." Luke finished the red wine in the glass in one gulp.

Isn’t the meaning of life to experience different lives?