Los Angeles Detective

"whats the matter?"

"Uh..." The little fat man hesitated for a moment, "It's Maggie's business."

Luke shrugged, "What happened to her?"

The little fat man looked downcast, "Maggie is missing. I'm worried about her."

"Missing? When did it happen?"

"I asked her classmates and she didn't go to school for two days. It was said that she was on sick leave."

“Listen, if you’re worried about Maggie, you can contact her directly, and even if you can’t be a couple, you can still be friends.

There is no need to scare yourself like this. "

“I contacted her, but I couldn’t. I also went to her house, but there was no one at Maggie’s house, so I was worried.

A murder just happened in our school, and I’m worried that she will also..."

“Hey, don’t scare yourself.

I have solved that murder case and it has nothing to do with Maggie.

Maybe Maggie is not feeling well and needs to find another place to recuperate. "

"Where could she go? We've never been apart for so long."

"Hey, bro, you guys broke up now and things are different than before."

"I know, and I'm coming to terms with it, but...

I just can't help but worry about her.

I just... wanted to make sure she was okay.

That's enough. "

"It seems that our old Li family has an extra love interest." Luke sighed helplessly, "OK, what do you want me to do?"

"Can you contact Maggie? I just want to make sure she is safe."

"I seem to have added her number before, I'm looking for it..." Luke took out his phone and looked through the contacts, and after a while he said, "OK, I found her number.

But let’s make an agreement first. After we get through, who will say it, you or me? "

"you say."

"Do you want to tell her that you are worried about her?"

"No, I don't want her to think I'm stalking her. Maggie doesn't like people like that."

Luke nodded and asked, "What should I say if I get through?"

The little fat man said, "Didn't you have a good chat when we had gatherings before?"

"Yes, that's because we have a common topic - you.

But I can't mention you now...

It felt a little weird for me to call so rashly. "

The little fat man seemed to recall the sad things, and his fat face immediately drooped.

Luke glanced at his watch and without bothering to wait any longer, he dialed Maggie's number.

After a while, the phone was connected.

"Hi Maggie."

"Luke, why did you remember to contact me? I'm a little surprised."

"I recently went to your school to handle a case, and I heard by chance that you haven't been to school recently. Did something happen?"

"Oh, thank you for your concern.

I just wasn't feeling well, so I gave myself a few days off. "

"How many days are you going to rest at home?"

"I'm not at home. Actually, my father wanted me to change my environment, so I stayed at my aunt's house temporarily.

It will probably take a few days to go back.

However, my health is fine, so don't worry. "

"OK, I wish you a speedy recovery."

"thanks, I will."

Luke hung up the phone and looked at the fat man beside him, "Did you hear that?"

The little fat man had a complicated look on his face, "It seems like she has not lost contact, she just... blocked me."

Luke was suddenly curious, why did the two of them break up?

But he stopped talking as he spoke. He was an older brother, not a close sister.

"I'm going to buy a new car. Are you going home now or coming with me?"

The little fat man slowly raised his head, "What should we eat for lunch?"

"The main task today is to buy a car. Let's have something to eat near the car dealership at noon. I'll treat you to a big dinner in the evening."

"Sounds good."

"Come with me, you won't regret it."

Soon, the two of them took a taxi and rushed to the car dealership.

The little fat man asked, "What car do you want to buy?"

"Sports car."

The little fat man looked at Luke, "Sports cars are pretty good, but... I don't think you are suitable for driving a sports car."

"Why?"

"I just have a hard time associating your image with a sports car."

"What happened to my image?"

"You are a policeman, and you are..." the little fat man said, and changed his words, "You are also a tough guy.

In short, your temperaments don't match. "

Luke said, “I know what you mean, there are many kinds of sports cars, and not all of them are so delicate.

There are sports cars for tough guys, too. "

The two brothers chatted about rides and rides, and soon they arrived at the largest Dodge dealership in Los Angeles.

After the little fat man got out of the car, he spread his hands and said, "Haven't you driven the police car enough?"

"Most of the Dodge brand police cars are Dodge Chargers, and the one I want to buy today is a Dodge Challenger. One is a four-door and the other is a two-door. There is a big difference in performance."

The little fat man thought for a while, "Let me guess?

You want to buy a Hellcat! "

"I haven't thought about it yet. It might be the devil."

The little fat man looked envious, "It's great to have money!"

"Good morning, gentlemen, and welcome to the Dodge dealership." A white saleswoman wearing a short skirt and exposing her long legs came over with a faint smile on her face. "Which car do you want to know about? I can Let me introduce it to you.”

Luke looked at the other person and smiled, "I like your voice. What do you call it?"

“Abby Owen.

What's your name, sir? "

"My surname is Li, and this is my younger brother."

"Mr. Li, which car do you like? I will take you to see it."

"Challenger Series."

“Wow, just as I thought, this car suits your temperament very well.

Mr. Li, what is your budget? "

"There's no budget."

"OK." Abby Owen raised her eyebrows, led Luke and Jack to the car showroom, pointed to the Dodge car on the far left and said, "This is the 23rd Dodge Challenger SXT, two-door , four-wheel drive, extra large trunk, 3.6-liter, six-cylinder self-priming engine, maximum horsepower of 309 horses, acceleration from 0 to 100 mph in 6.2 seconds..."

"How much?"

"For thirty-four thousand dollars, you can drive it home."

Luke nodded, this is just the asking price, it should still be negotiable.

Luke opened the door and sat in the cab. There was a lot of space, the seats were thick, and the view was good. Although it only had two doors, it had four seats, and people could sit in the back.

"Mr. Li, do you want to take it for a test drive?"

Luke often drives a Dodge police car, which has similar performance to this car and does not require a test drive.

Jack stepped out of the car, pointed at a black Challenger with a cat head logo and asked, "Is that a Hellcat?"

“Wow, here comes the highlight.

This is a 23 red-eyed Hellcat, with a 6.2-liter V8 turbocharged engine, output of 807 horsepower, and acceleration from zero to 100 meters in 3.4 seconds. New technological configurations have been added to the car. I dare say that it is the dream of many men. Love car. "

"How much?"

"This car is $90,000. The specific price depends on the configuration you choose."

Jack looked around, "Where is the devil?"

"The purple one is the Demon 170. It has more horsepower and can accelerate from zero to zero in 2.3 seconds. It is definitely the most powerful muscle car on the planet."

The little fat man held on to the car and took a selfie, "Wow, that's super cool."

Luke asked, "How much does this car cost?"

“The configuration of this car is $130,000.

However, the situation of the Demon 170 is somewhat special. Because it is a limited edition, it will cost an additional US$100,000, and the total price is US$230,000. "

"Can I try the car?"

"Sure, which car do you want to try?"

"Red-Eyed Hellcat and Demon 170."

"Come with me."

Abby Irving led the brothers to the test drive venue. Luke tested the red-eyed Hellcat first, and Abby Irwin handed him a black key.

Luke asked, "No red key?"

"are you sure?"

"certainly."

Abby Owen hesitated for a moment and said, "OK, I'll go get it."

Luke opened the door and sat in the cab first. The black car and red seats were very beautiful and much more comfortable than the Challenger SXT.

After Abis Owen got the red key, she sat in the passenger seat, while the little fat man was pushed to the back seat.

Luke started the car, and it immediately made a "purr" sound. He stepped on the accelerator and launched away. The car sped out, roaring like a cat meowing "Ouch..."

Jack shouted excitedly, "Wow, I love this exhaust sound so much..."

Abby Owen turned her head and said with a smile, "Yes, it has a super sexy voice, who wouldn't love it."

Luke took a test drive and found that the car was indeed very powerful. The only regret was that the lane was too short and did not give it a chance to fully develop.

Later, Luke took the Demon 170 for a test drive with great expectations.

The car also feels great to drive, not too different from a red-eyed Hellcat.

Before coming here, Luke had also done research on these two cars. The performance of the Hellcat was already very strong, and the Demon had some enhancements based on the Hellcat.

However, this enhancement is more reflected on the straight track, and the daily driving experience is not obvious. Luke actually feels that the Hellcat drives more steadily.

Another aspect is the price. The total purchase price of the red-eyed Hellcat is about just over 100,000 dollars. The Demon is a little more than 10,000 to 20,000 dollars more. However, due to the limited production, the price is increased by 100,000 dollars.

That $100,000 markup is enough to buy another Hellcat.

Luke feels that unless they are enthusiasts who want to collect, few people are willing to be taken advantage of.

"Mr. Li, which car do you want to buy?"

“What’s the lowest price for a red-eyed Hellcat?”

"I'll help you choose the configuration first, and then I'll give you the best price."

"Okay."

Luke chose the configuration on the computer, almost all of which were top-of-the-line configurations. The discounted price was US$92,000, plus tax and handling fees, the total cost reached US$100,000.

Abby Owen asked, “Mr. Li, do you want full payment or a loan?

If you want a loan, I can recommend you the best interest rate. "

"Full payment, can I pick up the car today?"

"Our car dealership happens to have a top-end red-eyed Hellcat that meets your configuration requirements. If everything goes well, we should be able to pick up the car this afternoon."

"I am looking forward."

…

Six pm.

"Ouch..." A roaring sound similar to a cat's meow sounded.

A brand new black Dodge Hellcat drove out of the dealership, attracting many passers-by to watch.

The little fat man was sitting in the passenger seat. He didn't know whether he was excited or scared and shouted, "I feel like my heart is going to jump out!"

"Haha, isn't this the effect you want?" Luke laughed.

"Slow down a little, I haven't fully adapted to this car yet." The little fat man felt his heartbeat was beating fast and his stomach was very hungry. "What should we eat?"

"You can eat whatever you want in all the restaurants in Los Angeles." Luke was still immersed in the joy of buying a new car, so he was naturally not stingy.

"That's what you said. I know there is a great restaurant, but it's a little expensive. You don't think I'm ripping you off, do you?"

"It doesn't matter, if you want to eat, we'll go.

If I'm not happy with the bill, I'm going to kick your ass. "

"Then I want to eat even more."

With the help of the new car, the two quickly arrived at a French restaurant called 'Cento Pasta Bar', which has three Michelin stars.

After parking the car, the two entered the restaurant. Looking at the gorgeously decorated and high-end restaurant, the little fat man stopped and said, "How is it? Isn't this restaurant great?"

I've wanted to come here for a long time. "

Looking at the pairs of men and women in the restaurant, Luke shrugged, "It's really good. It would be better if I didn't come with you."

The little fat man had a complicated expression, "You're right, I originally wanted to bring Maggie with me..."

Luke "..."

Under the guidance of the waitress, the two found a seat by the window and sat down.

As soon as Luke picked up the menu, he heard the little fat man exclaim, "I think I saw a familiar person."

"who?"

"Val."

"Then you must have seen it wrong."

"I also thought I was wrong. After all, he shouldn't be in this kind of restaurant.

but……

That was indeed him. "

Luke turned his head and looked around, and saw Val's figure. What surprised him even more was that there was a woman sitting opposite.

"Even Val...has a girlfriend?"

The little fat man looked at the dishes on the menu, and suddenly they no longer tasted good...