Los Angeles Detective

early morning.

Luke is a little later than usual.

The case was solved, and there was no urgent work in the team, so Luke could be lazy and go later.

Luke poured a cup of coffee and sat in the yard drinking coffee while soaking up the sun. Occasionally, people would pass by the door, joggers and dog walkers.

Although most of them are Chinese, Luke doesn't interact much with his neighbors. On the one hand, he is busy, and on the other hand, he rents a house, and he may move someday.

Next door, a white man dragged a suitcase out of the house and said hello, "Mr. Li, good morning."

"Mr. Smith, are you going on a business trip?" Luke looked at this neighbor. Although he had moved here for a while, the neighbor often traveled on business, and they didn't see each other much.

"Hawaii has some business to discuss, and by the way, spend Christmas there." Smith said, putting his luggage in the trunk of the car.

The two chatted briefly, and Smith drove away in a gray Volvo.

Luke glanced at his watch, finished his coffee, packed his things and was about to go out.

Last time, Luke bought Christmas decorations in the supermarket, but because of the investigation, he didn't bother to send them to his mother and grandpa's house.

There are three types of Christmas trees, large, medium, and small. Luke bought three medium and one large, and left a medium Christmas tree at home. When he has time, he will decorate it by himself. There will always be some festivals atmosphere.

The other three boxes of Christmas trees and decorations were put in the trunk and the car drove to the Eno community.

Christmas is already a holiday, and there are obviously more cars and pedestrians on the road than usual. Many of them are traveling with their families. Because the Christmas holiday is long, many people will choose this time for vacation.

Entering the Yinuo community, Luke slowed down the speed of the car, because he didn't plan to stay for a long time, and parked the car on the side of the road.

As soon as I got out of the car, I saw the little fat man with a backpack on his back, pushing a mountain bike out, "Brother, are you on vacation yet?"

"not yet.

Where are you going? "

"library."

"Coincidentally, I was also going to the library to borrow books, and you happened to drop by and borrow them for me."

fatty"……"

"I don't go to the library."

Luke showed a look that I knew, "Don't just say it, I will tell my mother next time I lie.

She should be happy to use this excuse to deduct your pocket money. "

The little fat man seemed afraid that Linda would hear it, so he hurriedly looked in the direction of the room, "Actually, I was going on a date with Maggie...but my uncle came just now, and I was afraid of irritating him. I didn't mean to lie."

Luke also found Val's car, "Why is uncle here today?"

"I don't know. Talking to my mother in the living room looks mysterious. I probably don't want me to hear it, and I'm not interested." The little fat man got on the bicycle, greeted Luke and left.

Luke opens the trunk of the car and walks to the house with the Christmas tree and decorations...

in the living room.

The two siblings were sitting on the sofa, and the atmosphere seemed unfriendly.

Val grabbed his hair and said helplessly, "What should I do now?"

"Promised her?"

"Yes."

Linda said dissatisfied, "What did you do long ago?

I have already agreed, but I ran over and asked me what to do? "

"I don't want to agree..." Val sighed, "Yesterday afternoon, when I got off work from the supermarket, I was shocked to see her waiting at the door.

Before she could say a few words, she put her arm around me and went to the restaurant for dinner.

Then, she said...

How can I refuse? "

Linda asked, "I thought you had lost contact."

"We haven't been in touch for a long time. I had a stable job a while ago, so I told her the news..."

"Why didn't she tell me when she was looking for you?"

"It's not a good thing, and I'm afraid that you two will quarrel... So, I originally wanted to solve it myself."

"Then you can solve it yourself, why come to me again?"

"I can't think of a way, so I want to discuss it with you."

"nonono, don't expect me to help you share the firepower."

"Then give me some advice." Val looked like I depended on you.

"Christmas is coming soon..." Linda pinched her forehead, as if thinking of something, "Is she short of money? Did she ask you for money?"

"I just bought a car, where is the money..."

"Crackling..." At this moment, the door opened, and Luke walked in carrying things, "Mom, I brought the Christmas decorations.

If you get off work early, come and decorate together. "

Linda asked, "Are you on vacation?"

"Tomorrow is a holiday, if there are no accidents..."

"Then you go to work and let him do it when Jack comes back. He'll gain ten pounds a Christmas if you don't get him something to do."

"Uncle, are you on vacation?"

"Yes, I'm starting to retire today."

"I bought a Christmas tree for my grandpa, you can take it back later."

"OK."

"What are you talking about? About Christmas?"

Val opened his mouth to say something, but Linda said first, "Yes, we are discussing Christmas preparations."

"Should we still spend the holidays at Grandpa's house this year?"

"certainly.

you go to work.

Arrange work ahead of time, I don't want you missing Christmas Eve. "

"I see." Luke and Val left the house.

Luke moved the Christmas tree to Val's car, "What happened?"

Val took a deep breath, "It's better that you don't know."

"OK, call me if you have anything to do." Since it was an elder's business, Luke didn't ask too much.

Val waved his hand and watched Luke leave.

...

Robbery and Murder Division, Office.

Luke carried the Christmas tree and ornaments into the office and put them on the vacant desk, "Guys, whoever has time, arrange the Christmas tree."

"give it to me."

"And me, I hang up our Christmas decorations every year."

Xiao Hei and Jackson took the initiative to take over the job.

Luke made a trip to the office and came out with a mug in his hand.

Xiao Hei said, "Captain, when are we on vacation?"

Luke took the hot water to make green tea, "Everyone, deal with the work at hand and take a vacation tomorrow."

The deputy team asked, "Do you need to arrange overtime?"

"I talked to Red, and he put three and four squadrons on duty."

Xiao Hei smiled, "Nice job."

Jenny shrugged, "It's time to take a good vacation, otherwise, those fellows from the Mutual Aid Club will target us, and they might attack us."

Jackson assembled the Christmas tree and placed it in the southeast corner of the office, "I also think that the murderer, Park Jung-min, has a mental problem, and does the mutual aid club feel a little bit like cult."

The deputy team rolled their eyes, "Boy, there are good people and bad people in any organization, you can't beat the work-related injury mutual aid association to death just because of Park Zhengmin.

In a country like the United States, if there is no mutual aid association for industrial injuries, you cannot have more than 100 days of vacation every year, and overtime pay will also be greatly reduced.

The existence of this mutual aid association is still necessary.

Each of us is enjoying the benefits of this mutual aid society. "

If Luke had just come to the United States, he might have thought it funny when he heard what the deputy team said. If the United States is called a roll, then the East Asian countries must not be rolled to death.

But after staying in the United States for a while, you can understand it after hearing this.

Most Americans don't care about East Asian countries at all. It's not that they despise them, but they don't care.

Most ordinary people in the United States don't care about international affairs at all, and they don't have a strong willingness to understand even domestic affairs. They only care about their own lives.

So, most Americans talk about things and rarely think about East Asian countries, usually compare with other western countries.

Compared with other Western countries, Americans are indeed diligent, hardworking, and introverted.

Many people are familiar with the term American Dream.

Many Americans or immigrants want to achieve success through personal efforts, achieve class leaps, and break the monopoly of the nobility.

Few people in Europe regard making money as their dream.

The United States is relatively hardworking and curly in Western countries, which is similar to East Asian countries.

"Congratulations to the host for successfully solving the 'Mutual Aid Club Murder Case', and you will be rewarded with 80 points." A familiar voice sounded in Luke's mind.

Luke has no shortage of cards now, and has not exchanged them for the time being.

He's going to save some points for a rainy day.

Under the arrangements of Xiao Hei and Jackson, the Christmas tree, lights, and pendants were all installed. The curtains were drawn and the switches were turned on. The decorations and lights in the house were all lit up, creating a festive atmosphere.

...

The next day, the first squadron had a holiday.

Luke cleans at home, arranges the Christmas tree, and prepares all the family's presents.

He was going to his grandfather's house for the holidays, and the house was simply decorated with Christmas trees and colored lights.

Luke asked Daisy to have dinner together, and Daisy will go to her mother's house for the holiday together tomorrow.

...

December 24.

In the morning, Luke took the Christmas presents for his family and drove to the Eno community, picked up his mother and younger brother and went to his grandfather's house.

The little fat man on the road looked very excited, and looked out the window from time to time. Every household was already preparing for Christmas, and the festive atmosphere was very strong.

"Mom, are we going to the mall today?"

Although many shops are closed, there are still some large shopping malls that will hold Christmas activities, as well as the beloved Santa Claus.

Linda rolled her eyes, and usually let the little fat man go to the mall with her to coax and lie, so what is there to do in the mall at this time?

Although no response was received, the little fat man was still full of energy and showed a flattering expression, "Mum, what gift did you prepare for me?"

"You'll find out tomorrow."

"Tell me, I want to know now, even a little bit."

"Today is not Christmas." After Linda finished speaking, she turned her head and looked out the window, as if she was not close to acquaintances.

Luke glanced in the rearview mirror. He could feel that Linda was in a bad mood today, so he wisely didn't interrupt.

Soon, the three arrived at the home of grandfather Robert.

Robert and Val have started decorating the yard.

Different from the simple arrangement of Luke's house, the yard of Robert's house is bigger, and a real Christmas tree was transplanted in the yard ten days ago.

Then everyone divides the work.

Linda and Val prepare the Christmas food.

Robert takes Luke and Jack to put up the Christmas decorations.

Robert's house was furnished relatively late, and most of the neighbors around had already done it.

The yard of Robert's house is much larger than the one Luke rented. Not only the Christmas tree needs to be decorated, but also the whole yard and the house must be put on colorful lights.

After decorating the yard, the house will also be decorated. There is a fake Christmas tree bought by Luke in the living room, with ornaments and lights hanging on it, and there are gifts under the Christmas tree, which will not be opened until tomorrow.

After three o'clock in the afternoon, Luke and others set up.

Linda poured a pot of black tea, and everyone chatted while drinking tea.

Luke took the video with Fatty and his father’s relatives. Although the Chinese community cares more about the Spring Festival, it’s good to have a holiday for family reunion. Many Chinese have also integrated into the local culture and celebrate Christmas as the Romans do.

What made Luke a little bit dumbfounded was that a large family on the opposite side of the video was sitting around making dumplings.

Luke's grandma and uncle even yelled at him to go back to eat dumplings.

I definitely want to go back, but not now. Luke is going to take the little fat man back to live for a few days during the Spring Festival. Although it is not easy to ask for leave, it has a more festive atmosphere.

In the evening, the family also began to prepare dinner.

Dinner is very rich, grilled chicken, jalapeño cheese sauce, beans in gravy, grilled sausage, cornmeal vegetables, cranberry sauce, stewed potatoes, cabbage.

Luke also spent a lot of money on a Spanish ham, which is a delicious appetizer.

After dinner, Val played games with Fatty, wearing a Santa hat on his head.

Luke, Linda, and Robert played cards, and there were ham slices and red wine at the table.

The TV in the living room was also on, and Luke would watch it occasionally.

Suddenly, there was a burst of singing outside.

Linda stood up and directed, "The choir is here. I'll go prepare refreshments. You go outside to greet them."

The little fat man also faintly heard Christmas carols, and frowned, "Mom, is it necessary to do this every year?"

Linda pointed to the little fat man and Luke, "It's quite necessary, and you guys are going to 'report the good news' in a while."

"No."

"No."

The two brothers spoke in unison.

Linda frowned, dissatisfied, "Why don't you go?

Now listen to my orders, I will prepare tea, and you will open the door. "

Just when the atmosphere was tense, the doorbell rang.

"Ding dong..."

Linda said happily, "Is the choir here?"

"It doesn't sound like it sounds." Luke could hear the voice of the choir, and it should be some distance away from Grandpa's house.

Besides, if the choir really came, there was no need to ring the doorbell at all.

"I'll go and have a look." The little fat man jumped up from the ground and ran to the door to open it.

The choir entered the neighbor's house next door. There was no one in the yard, and there was a large cardboard box not far from the door.

The little fat man was a little puzzled, "There is a box outside, is it your courier?"

Val stood up from the ground and walked over, "Don't be stupid, no one will deliver the courier at this time."

Luke, Linda, and Robert also came over.

The little fat man was just at the age of curiosity, so he walked directly to the box, looked left and right, and stretched out his right hand to touch it.

"Stay still." Luke grabbed his arm and pulled him behind him.

It was a big holiday, and the courier was also on vacation. A big box suddenly appeared at the door, and there was no one who was suspected of delivering the box around. No matter how you looked at it, something was wrong.

Luke waved his hand to signal everyone to go back to the house first, took out the dagger his father gave him, and walked around the box to check.

Suddenly, the box moved and suddenly lifted into the air.

Luke instinctively took a few steps back, glanced over, and found two legs under the box.

"surprise!"

The box was thrown on the lawn aside, revealing a woman under the box, to be exact, a white old lady in her sixties, dressed fashionable and wearing a Santa hat.

Everyone was taken aback.

Val's eyes widened, and he was a little panicked, "Mom, why are you here?"

Linda patted her forehead and sighed softly.

The little fat man rubbed his eyes, "Grandma?"

Luke put away the dagger.

Robert's face sank, and he turned and entered the house.

The old white woman opened her arms, "That's right, it's me, the most beautiful Santa Claus in the world.

No,

nonono, I'm not an old man.

Should be Christmas Beauty.

Babies, I miss you so much, Merry Christmas! "