Los Angeles Detective

 Chapter 422 Whereabouts

After all, this was the first time to cooperate. Even if Luke gave specific suspect information, the people present were still a little suspicious.

The United States also has footprint identification, but their analysis is more objective and scientific. Simply put, it can be reflected in the data and can be understood by most people through experimental data.

 For example, height can be inferred from the size of shoes, gender can be inferred from the style of shoes, etc.

 But there is no one who can predict height, weight, gender, and physical characteristics as accurately as Luke did.

 The footprint identification in China is based on the force exertion point, force exertion method and foothold of the sole of the foot to infer the physical condition of the owner of the shoe print. This method relies more on subjective experience.

This method of footprint identification is very difficult, and only a very small number of experts in China can master it. If they are inexperienced and have not learned the essence, it may mislead the investigation.

Luke is now the FBI's criminal investigation consultant, not the specific person in charge of the investigation. Now that the specific characteristics of the suspect have been found, there is no need for him to stay here.

The integration of the team requires a process. If Luke takes the initiative as soon as he comes on as a consultant, it may make the FBI agents resistant.

 Furthermore, he is a migrant after all and is far less familiar with New York than these FBI agents.

That Zhou Tiancheng didn't seem to be easy to find, so he simply left it to them to investigate first. Once the suspect who killed accountant Ma Jiansheng was caught, it wouldn't be too late for Luke to join the investigation.

 Then, Luke said goodbye to Negan, "Director, I have something to do at home, so I will leave first."

 Hearing Luke's words, Michael Jeter breathed a sigh of relief.

 The other agents were a little surprised.

Negan nodded, "I'll give it to you."

 Luke waved to the other FBI agents, "See you another time, guys."

 Other agents nodded in response.

 After leaving the villa, Negan asked privately, "How accurate is your footprint identification?"

Luke thought for a moment, "Eighty percent."

 “Where did you learn it?”

 Luke pointed to his head, "I am a genius.

 Hire me as a criminal investigation consultant for the FBI and you will make a lot of money. "

  Negan “…”

 How does this sound like what that **** Anthony said?

Luke waved his hand and said, "No need to send it away. If you need anything, call me anytime."

Negan said, "Hey, I found out the whereabouts of your cousin."

 “Wow, you are so considerate.”

 …

With the FBI's capabilities, it is not difficult to investigate Will's whereabouts. It just depends on whether people trust you and are willing to help you.

 Previously, Luke did not ask the FBI to investigate Will because he was worried that it would be taboo to talk in depth.

Negan took the initiative to investigate and showed his kindness to Luke. Naturally, he would appreciate it.

 Chinatown, the best restaurant in Guangdong.

 There are more than 40 streets in Chinatown. This restaurant is located on Henry Street on the south side of Chinatown.

Ji Manxiang opened by Li Zhaonian is on the east side of Chinatown and falls within the sphere of influence of Heshengtang.

 This place belongs to the Feilong Gang.

　　There has been a long-standing feud between these two gangs.

In the 1980s and 1990s, the battle between Heshengtang and the Flying Dragon Gang caused panic throughout New York City. These two street gangs, composed of young Asians, once brought Chinese communities to Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and Flushing. The port turned into a Shura field of gunfights and weapon fights.

By the end of the 1990s, both parties had reconciled and tended to keep a low profile.

 Many leaders of the Heshengtang and Feilong Gangs who were as fierce as tigers descending from the mountain have now sheathed their swords and washed their hands in the golden basin.

 Some run Chinese restaurants and hot pot restaurants in Chinatown, some start real estate business, and some later got a degree and are now editor-in-chief of magazines.

 A new generation has replaced the old ones, and there are still many young people joining these two gangs, but there are far fewer compared to the last century.

 At six o'clock in the evening, Luke walked into the Cantonese Restaurant.

 The restaurant is very large, covering an area of ​​nearly 200 square meters.

 The decoration is very elegant, more classy than Li Zhaonian's Ji Manxiang.

 At the door of the restaurant stood a receptionist with a professional smile, "Sir, who are you?"

"Only me."

 “Please come this way.” The receptionist was wearing a red cheongsam with flesh-colored leggings underneath.

Luke walked behind and looked at the figure of the receptionist. He felt that the cheongsam was more suitable for summer and was a bit bulky in winter.

After leading Luke to the table, the receptionist left. A waitress handed over the menu, "Sir, what would you like to eat?"

Luke took a look at the menu and browsed it. They were basically all Cantonese dishes. Luke was a northerner in his previous life and didn’t know much about Cantonese food. He didn’t eat much. “Can you recommend some special dishes to me?”

The waitress pointed to the menu, "Plain-cut chicken, braised squab, crispy roast goose, sweet and sour pork, and Buddha jumping over the wall are all our signature dishes. You can choose any one and order the boiled cabbage with meat and vegetables." Match.”

Luke was not very interested in chicken, so he ordered a crispy roast goose, a sweet and sour pork, a Buddha Jumping Over the Wall, a boiled cabbage sum, and a bottle of Guojiao 1573.

There were not many people at this time, and the dishes were served relatively quickly. The first dish was Buddha Jumping Over the Wall, which should have been prepared in advance.

 A small yellow porcelain pot contains a thick soup containing sea cucumber, abalone, shrimp, beef tendon and other ingredients. It tastes pretty good.

 Other dishes were also served one after another, and Luke observed the situation in the restaurant while eating and drinking.

This restaurant has a receptionist, four restaurant waiters, and a cashier. The cashier is in her thirties and well-dressed. She may be the proprietress of the restaurant.

 The reason why Luke came to this restaurant to eat was because Negan received news that his cousin Will had been here. To be precise, he swiped his credit card here.

 He came here today to try his luck.

 Luke ate his meal very slowly, and he still didn't see Will after eating for more than an hour.

 Luke had almost eaten and was about to leave.

The proprietress of the hotel came over and said with a smile, "Sir, is this your first time coming to our store?"

“Yes.” Luke looked up and looked at the other party. The landlady was also Asian, very pretty, and had a light fragrance on her body.

 “Are you satisfied with your food?”

"fine."

 “Do you have any comments about the food and service?”

“The dishes all taste good, except for the bowl of rice I ordered at the end, which tasted just average.”

 “Thank you for your opinion, we will improve it.

 I will give you this bowl of rice for free. "

“No need.” Luke likes to eat rice and is picky about the taste of rice. It’s not that there’s anything wrong with the rice in the restaurant.

 The boss lady wrote down the question about the rice and said, "You are welcome to come again next time."

  Luke stopped the other party, "What's your name?"

 “My surname is Lin, and I am the owner of this restaurant.”

“Boss Lin, can I ask you a favor?”

The landlady smiled and replied, "I am just a small restaurant owner. If you want to talk about the restaurant, that's no problem.

 If it’s something else, I may not be able to help. "

  Luke took out Will's photo, "Have you seen him?"

The landlady took a look at the photo and said, "Yes, a handsome Asian guy. He came to the restaurant to eat."

“I am his cousin. This boy had a conflict with his family a few days ago and ran away from home.

 The family is very worried.

 If he comes again next time, can you give me a call? "

The landlady looked embarrassed and said, "I'm sorry, I can't agree to your request.

 You are my guest and he is also my guest.

 No matter what the reason is, I will not tell other people about my guests’ information.

 I believe that if I really do it.

 You will definitely feel uncomfortable too. "

 “Can you tell me the last time he came for dinner?”

“I should have left around eight o’clock the night before yesterday.”

 “Whether he came alone or with others.”

 “He came with his friends.”

"what kind of friends?"

 “I can’t remember clearly.”

"Thanks."

"I'm sorry that I couldn't help you." The lady boss said and returned to the checkout counter.

Luke didn’t bother anymore, found the waiter to pay and left.

Although I didn’t see Will, the fact that he came to the restaurant for dinner the night before yesterday proved that he was not in danger.

 In Luke's previous impression, he had a good impression of this cousin, but after this incident, Luke felt a little unhappy.

If it weren't for the sake of his father and uncle, Luke wouldn't bother to care.

 The next morning.

  Luke got up early. The little fat guy’s vacation was over and he was going back to Los Angeles.

 The original plan was for the two brothers to go back together.

 But because of the case of gambling king Zhou Tiancheng, Luke decided to stay in New York for a while to solve Zhou Tiancheng's case and ensure his father's safety.

 Luke sent his brother to the airport. The little fat man looked dissatisfied and muttered, "Why do you want me to go back alone?"

“If you don’t go back, my mother will go to New York.” Luke pinched his brother’s head with his right hand.

 “I don’t like flying alone.”

“Stop making excuses, I’ll be back in two days.”

 “Will you bring me a gift?”

  Luke “…”

I owe you?

 He said perfunctorily, "Yes."

“Liar, you went out yesterday and said you would bring me something delicious to eat. You didn’t bring anything.”

  Luke “…”

He originally wanted to pack up two roasted pigeons and go home, but the landlady refused his request. Although he knew that she had no obligation to help, Luke felt a little unhappy, so he didn't mention it.

Li Zhaofeng said, "Jack, I don't want you to leave, but you have to go to school.

 You can also come to New York to play during the summer vacation. "

"Really?"

“Of course, we high-five as an oath.” Li Zhaofeng stretched out his right hand and high-fived his son.

 After waiting for twenty minutes, the time was almost up. Luke waved goodbye to his brother.

 It’s so annoying.

 Finally left.

 Father and son drove home.

 As Li Zhaofeng drove, he said, "Luke, if you stay here in New York, it won't affect the work in Los Angeles."

“I contacted the director and explained the situation here, and he gave me a few more days off.”

Li Zhaofeng took a peek at his son. He had grown up and matured. He knew that Luke stayed here to help him. He wanted to say a word of thanks, but couldn't. "By the way, I have already started filing taxes. Do you need my help?"

 Luke thought for a moment, "Of course, I was about to talk about it."

 Filing taxes in the United States is very complicated, and many tax regulations require professionals to have better interpretation and judgment.

 Why every time taxes are raised, the middle class is the most unlucky because the poor have no money and cannot harvest wool.

  Rich people who have money, in order to avoid taxes reasonably, will hire professional lawyers and accountants to plan their own taxes. Through the redistribution of income and expenses, they can design various reasonable plans to achieve tax saving and tax avoidance effects.

The middle class has the most hardship. They have some money, but not a lot. They are reluctant to hire professional lawyers and accountants to help them avoid taxes reasonably. The cost of hiring them may have exceeded the amount of tax increase. Why bother?

  It’s different with Luke. Isn’t it right for a father to help his son plan his property?

 Free labor is not wasted.

 Luke's pre-tax income last year was nearly 4 million, and he estimated that after-tax income was about 2.7 million.

Luke’s sources of income are complicated, and tax filing will be troublesome. He is not sure how much tax he can get back. The best way is to find a professional to file taxes for himself, and maybe save himself some money.

 After returning home, Luke told Li Zhaofeng his financial income, and the latter was dumbfounded.

Li Zhaofeng never expected that his son's income would be so high. He still remembers that his son called him two years ago to ask for a loan. It seems that he has not called to borrow money since last year.

 If Luke can maintain this income, it will already be necessary to adopt some "tax avoidance measures".

 “Ding ding ding…” Luke’s cell phone rang.

Luke took out his phone and checked the screen. It was an unfamiliar number.

"Hello."

“Counsellor Li, this is Michael Jeter. We have found the suspect who killed Ma Jiansheng. If you have time, please come to the FBI Criminal Investigation Department.”

"OK, I'll be right over." Luke hung up the phone and said, "Dad, I have to go out."

“Go ahead and leave the tax filing to me. In addition, I will help you with some effective tax avoidance methods. We will discuss it when you come back.”

 “Okay.” Luke also felt distressed after paying so much tax every year. It would be best to avoid taxes legally.

 Half an hour later, Luke rushed to the Criminal Investigation Division office of the FBI's New York office.

"Snapped…"

As soon as Luke entered the door, there was a burst of applause.

 Luke was confused, what was happening? He looked at Michael Jeter with a puzzled expression.

 Michael Jeter said, "We found the suspect's identity based on the clues you provided. The footprint identification is simply amazing."

The white female detective said, "I shouldn't have doubted you."

 A young agent said with a hint of admiration, "Consultant Li, can I learn footprint identification from you? That's amazing!"

Several other agents also praised Luke.

One advantage of Americans is that they are never stingy in praising others.

 Luke smiled politely. In fact, he was lucky this time, and the suspect's characteristics were more obvious.

Even so, it is not easy to find the suspect in the huge city of New York. Luke asked, "How did you find the suspect?"

Michael Jeter said, "Director Negan told us about the relationship between the deceased and Zhou Tiancheng. We guessed that the murderer's real purpose was probably to find Zhou Tiancheng. Through the Intelligence Analysis Department, we found several organizations that were tracking Zhou Tiancheng's whereabouts. .

 We have temporarily ruled out the possibility of NYPD and CIA.

We have investigated several Chinese gangs, and gang members with criminal records are the focus of investigation. Among them, we have found a man named Mo Shaoxiong, who basically meets the characteristics of footprint identification. "

 Michael Jeter took out a piece of information and handed it to Luke.

Name, Mo Shaoxiong

 International, Thai-American

Sex: Male.

 Age, 35 years old.

  Height, 171cm

 Characteristics, thin body, fractured right leg

 Period of criminal record, domestic violence, affray, intentional injury, intimidation and threats

  Michael Jett introduced, “This guy is a famous thug of the Feilong Gang, and he is definitely a dangerous person.

 We also found out that he has a black Toyota car in his name.

I asked someone to check the surveillance cameras around the deceased's home. During the time of the incident, a Toyota car of the same color and model passed by. Although the license plate number was deliberately blocked, the known circumstances were basically consistent.

This guy is probably the murderer. "

  Luke asked, "The Feilong Gang is also looking for Zhou Tiancheng?"

Michael Jeter said, "Before Zhou Tiancheng ran the gambling industry, he was a member of a gang. Zhou Tiancheng has always had a good relationship with the Feilong Gang. Song Jinbao also has a close relationship with the Feilong Gang. According to the information we have received, Zhou Tiancheng has always had a good relationship with the Feilong Gang. After Tiancheng was wanted by Malay, it was the Feilong Gang who helped him smuggle into New York."

Luke thought that his father had once said that Song Jinbao had claimed to be from Heshengtang when he came to see him. Now it seems that Song Jinbao must have lied at that time.

“Since the Feilong Gang has a good relationship with Zhou Tiancheng, why did they send their men to extract a confession from Ma Jiansheng?”

“These gangs cooperate because of their interests, because it’s so common for their interests to change sides,” said Michael Jeter.

I guess there are two possibilities. The first possibility is that Zhou Tiancheng and the Feilong Gang are still in the honeymoon period, and this killer was sent by Zhou Tiancheng to silence them.

 The second possibility is that Zhou Tiancheng and the Feilong Gang fell out, and the Feilong Gang is also looking for Zhou Tiancheng's whereabouts.

Of course, the best way is to ask the murderer. "

"Did you find the evidence to convict you?" Although Luke was confident in his identification of footprints, they could only be used as evidence to investigate the case.

"No, but this is a special situation. These gangs are well-informed and the murderer may escape at any time. We must take action immediately."

 Michael Jeter glanced at the other agents, "Guys, what do you think?"

The white girl with long brown hair said, "I suggest you report to Negan and get his permission before taking action."

“Hey, I am the acting team leader now. If you want to remove the word “agent”, you have to assume the responsibility of the team leader.

Rather than asking the supervisor for everything, right or wrong, I am responsible for it. "Michael Jeter is not reckless, but nothing is perfect in this world.

Asking Negan for his opinion is tantamount to giving Negan a guarantee. If the mission fails and the wrong person is arrested, his responsibility can be minimized. But thinking about it conversely, this is tantamount to passing the responsibility to Negan. Negan took the blame for himself, which leader would be willing to use such a subordinate?

“I decided to send people to monitor the suspect Mo Shaoxiong to prevent him from getting the news and escaping in advance.

Li, do you want to participate? "

“Why not?” Luke is not afraid of making mistakes and does not have to take responsibility. He just works harder and can integrate into the group as soon as possible.

Luke has thought carefully in the past two days that this FBI criminal investigation consultant is still very valuable. Even if he returns to Los Angeles, he can still use the FBI's connections.

 Another one, he is considered a rich man now and will often travel to Las Vegas, San Francisco, Hawaii, Canada, Japan, South Korea...

Luke wants to go to all these places. Then the identity of Lapd will not be useful, but the FBI is universal.

 (End of this chapter)