North American Gunslinger Detective

Chapter 360 Leisure time (Happy New Year)

Jimmy finally solved this extremely long case. Although it was a closed trial, it was a big hit within the FBI. Jimmy also became famous in the Manhattan office. For this young Chinese boy, many people

They were all very friendly and met and greeted each other a lot. Many times, Jimmy couldn't even call each other by name.

In fact, until the end of the case, Jimmy was still a little regretful, because the mastermind Nour had not been caught, and they still had no way to determine which country or organization planned this premeditated terrorist attack, although Abdul was from al-Qaeda

organization, but the identities of other people are very complicated, and there is no way to aggregate them into a related organization.

Gordon's words came true. There was a rumor from DC headquarters that this time it would break through the previous annual unified awards and prepare an additional award ceremony for case investigators in the middle of the year. This news came from Gordon, who secretly called Jimmy.

I made a phone call to prepare him mentally.

Soon, Jimmy received a notice from Hughes and went to DC with him. This was good news about to come.

Jimmy, wearing a black suit and polished leather shoes, followed Hughes into the FBI headquarters in Washington. In a small conference room, it had been decorated in advance, and FBI badges and American flags had been placed.

Jimmy and Gordon were sitting in the first row. Next to Jimmy was Hughes, who had come with him. The person next to Gordon was completely unknown to him. In fact, Jimmy didn't know anyone in the entire conference room. I don't know why.

Jimmy always felt that this award ceremony seemed not very formal. There were only a few people sitting in the audience, and none of Gordon's men were present.

Colleen Lohr, deputy director of the FBI headquarters, took the stage. She read out the commendation content from a script, mainly praising the cracked bomb attack case and reaffirming the FBI's responsibilities. A photographer next to her was videotaping, and another

Mingze is taking pictures.

After the awards were read out, Gordon took the stage first and was awarded the FBI Shield of Bravery. He took a photo with deputy director Colleen Lohr with the open medal box and the certificate of bravery, and then Jimmy took the stage.

, it’s the same process, showing medals and taking photos.

After the very brief ceremony, Jimmy was sent back to New York by Hughes, while Hughes stayed at the headquarters. Jimmy went to the airport with a confused look on his face and took a plane back to New York. He ran to the headquarters in high spirits, but it turned out to be only a half-day trip.

I feel like I am being manipulated like a puppet to complete the award ceremony.

There seemed to be some shady goings-on here, and Gordon didn't give any warning. Jimmy was too embarrassed to call and ask, so he had no choice but to come back first.

Nia shook her head, "I don't think there's anything cruel about you, I just think you're awesome. I've asked many colleagues, and most of them think they can't handle it. They want to ask you for advice."

Of course, Jimmy himself is kept in the dark about these things. The big bosses only seek results when doing things. As for whether Jimmy accepts it, it is basically out of their consideration.

Jimmy: "Nia, what's the news you called me about this afternoon? I have something to do today and haven't looked at it."

Nia was obviously intolerant to alcohol. She didn't drink much, her face was already red and her eyes were slightly blurred, but she still looked sober. She leaned on Jimmy's shoulder and didn't know what she was thinking.

Nia nodded: "Of course, but it's best to wait until you are free."

The taxi stopped in a small alley, and the driver was shot dead from behind. He was lying on the steering wheel when he died.

Jimmy: "It doesn't look like it was a random crime. The murderer should be looking for someone."

Jimmy looked at the scene investigation report, but there were no clear clues. Judging from the ballistics, it was the person sitting on the right rear side who shot the driver in the head. The fingerprints on the car were completely meaningless because the fingerprints were intertwined.

It's too complicated. Many fingerprints are intertwined, making it impossible to identify.

The bar was right next to Jimmy's apartment. After they left the bar, Jimmy held Nia and asked, "Would you like to go up and have a cup of coffee?"

Jimmy thought for a moment and roughly understood: "I understand. It seems that they didn't plan to hold a press conference. They directly used the video or photos of the award ceremony together with the previous videos for publicity. By the way, I showed my face.

What?"

This Shield of Valor Medal must be brought to the office. It is very dignified when placed on the table. This is also the first FBI Medal Jimmy has received since joining the FBI. It feels very good. If there is an opportunity in the future, he may consider getting more.

several.

Jimmy took the file and said harshly to Chuck: "I shouldn't have come. Hey."

Jimmy: "Okay, I haven't thought of much at the moment. You continue to work. Can you give Nia a holiday first? I just finished a case and it's rare to take a break."

Many times, everyone has the same aesthetic. Young girls with blond hair, tall hair, and beautiful appearance are always everyone's favorite, just like Hollywood's standard for choosing American sweethearts.

The bar Jimmy chose was the one next to his apartment. The first time he met Nia at the bar, he was also in this bar. Speaking of which, this was the second time he drank with Nia, the first time was in New York.

Nia went to the bar with her friends during fashion week.

No bullet casings were found in the car, and no items were left in the back seat. The driver's wallet was taken out, but the wallet was not taken away, and the money was not taken away. The change was still there.

There was no need to talk about work and other messy things while drinking. Jimmy and Nia talked about some hobbies and things they were interested in, plus the occasional dirty jokes, which made her laugh. She was not like her usual self.

It’s different.

Jimmy was confused, "I just got the medal yesterday, as a reward for this bomb case. What happened to the others?"

With Jimmy's active cooperation and the stimulation of alcohol, the two finally gradually approached each other from a slight distance, and the seats were adjusted from a right-angle position to sitting side by side until the two kissed each other. It didn't matter who took the initiative. The current result

This is already a very big improvement.

Jimmy looked at the bartender Woody at the bar. He raised his glass to signal to Woody, and Woody picked up a glass of water in response. Jimmy took a sip. The mixed taste of lemon and honey was slightly sour and sweet, and it paired with alcohol.

It was spicy, and there were some flavors that he didn't understand, and the combination was really good, making him want to drink it all in one gulp.

"Okay." Nia stood up, tidied the things on the table, then turned and walked to the dressing room.

Dave and the others have already taken care of the TV station in advance, leading the conversation. The TV station is the strong point. In the same video, the original murderer turned into a heroic FBI agent, a star of tomorrow, and a rising star from an ethnic minority. There is no such thing.

What questions are even more topical than before?

Nia: "You really don't know? The full version of the last video has been released. I didn't expect you to be so good at fighting. The host said you are the star of the new generation of FBI agents."

Jimmy didn't know what to say. Could it be that he was a murderer? "That was a special situation. My colleague was shot by them in the room. I had no choice but to save him, so I was a bit harsh. Don't worry, I'm not

It’s always been like this.”

"Do you want to continue?"

Chuck: "It's not finished yet. The basic information is available, but the social relationship has not been fully confirmed."

"Yeah!" Jimmy stood up and stood next to Chuck: "Thanks, Chuck. By the way, I'll give you a suggestion. First, go investigate the gang that took the taxi share. They may have some other clues. The dead person may

It has something to do with them."

Nia: "Oh, it's amazing, Rising Star, Medal of the Brave Shield, FBI's new popular agent, etc."

It looked like Nia had a little too much to drink. Jimmy looked at the time and said, "Nia?"

"Um?"

Jimmy didn't have any special requirements. When he ate with Nia, he naturally followed her taste, so there wasn't any particularly spicy boiled meat. Recently, he has been in touch with Nia more often after he has been free.

, at present, it seems that Nia does not reject Jimmy, but the relationship is still a bit far away from having sex.

Chuck: "Well, we thought about it, so we are now investigating the social connections. If there is a connection between them, we can determine who the murderer's target is as soon as possible."

Nia raised her head and kissed Jimmy, "I need to go back, otherwise the people at home will go crazy."

"The death case of a taxi driver is the third one recently. If we can't find any clues, I will definitely get it for you." Chuck took a file and gave it to Jimmy.

With the TV on, Jimmy was no longer sleepy. He stood up and looked through the FBI files. Unfortunately, he didn't see any news related to him until he got off work. Today's TVs don't have the replay function of the Internet era, which makes Jimmy feel miserable.

Jimmy: "Are there no witnesses? Did anyone around hear the gunshot?"

Nia looked up at Jimmy, then looked down at the file: "Work overtime."

Hughes came back the next day. Deputy Director Dave had already made preparations. They arranged to send the award photos obtained from the headquarters to the TV station, and the complete video obtained from T14 Scar was also synchronized.

It was provided to the TV station, and of course the part where Jimmy and the others were cleaning up the warehouse next door was cut off.

Jimmy: "Chuck, where are the other two cases?"

Most of the better Chinese restaurants in Chinatown serve locals, and they are basically time-honored restaurants. Only some restaurants with a good reputation are visited by more people. Of course, the taste has basically been improved.

Now there are three honors on Jimmy's desk. One is the Pulaski County Honorary Sheriff's Badge, as well as the Outstanding Meritorious Service Medal he received at the same time. The second is the Secret Service Commendation Order, which rewards Jimmy when he faces danger.

The third heroic act of protecting the Vice President was the FBI's Shield of Courage. They were arranged in a row. The more Jimmy looked at them, the more he felt that there were a few missing. It would be better to get more. Then he would not put them on the table and hang them directly on the wall.

superior.

When Jimmy was squinting on the sofa in the office at noon, the phone rang. He picked it up and saw that it was Nia. It was so strange. Jimmy rarely had a leisurely time after the case was over. Jimmy called Nia several times to make appointments.

.

After a while, the waiter suddenly brought a cocktail, "Hi, Jimmy, Woody bought you this drink. The name of this drink is 'True Love'." The waiter put down the cocktail, said to Jimmy with a smile, and left after saying that.

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Nia: "Of course, otherwise how would I know it was you?"

Jimmy looked at Chuck angrily. This old guy is so hateful. "What's the matter?"

Jimmy: "What about you? Do you think I should go?"

Chuck took the file away from Jimmy angrily and said, "Ask her yourself."

Nia: "Then do you want to talk to them? Have a small fan meeting?"

Nia shook her head and seemed to be very sober, but it was almost time to leave the bar. Jimmy and Nia drank the wine Woody gave, and then Jimmy stood up and left with Nia in his arms.

Chuck reached out and pulled Jimmy back who was lying beside Nia's table, "It seems you are very free, just in time, help me take a look at this."

Chuck nodded at the pile of files on the table, and Jimmy picked them up and looked at them. They were basically the same. Not all the money from the driver was taken away, and the change was still there. But the location was different. The first one was in Harlem, Manhattan.

, the second in the Bronx, and the third in Queens.

"Woody's special one, it tastes great, Nia, do you want to try it?" Jimmy brought the wine glass to Nia, and Nia took a sip, closed her eyes and nodded.

Jimmy: "Where are the background checks for the three drivers? They're not even written here."

Nia rolled her eyes at Jimmy. Although the reason was casual, it was still acceptable.

Jimmy frowned: "There's nothing special about this. In emergencies, it's normal for people to push their limits and do things that they can't usually do."

Chuck shook his head: "No, this is a troublesome thing. The patrol is still investigating the third case."

Jimmy smiled and said: "It's okay, I'll wait for you."

Nia: "Of course, you don't think that everyone can't see how difficult the situation in the video is, right? What's more, you are a rising star!"

Jimmy: "OK, you set the time. By the way, is your police detective exam over?"

Jimmy: "Ah, it's actually nothing. It was an emergency situation at the time, but fortunately they didn't come out together, so it wasn't a big problem. It was just a few people knocked down. None of them died."

Nia didn't seem to expect that Jimmy would say hello like this: "You are in the news again. Go and see for yourself." After saying that, she hung up the phone.

Jimmy still held back and did not look up her information while the case was being handled. But it didn't matter. Jimmy was not Peter's kind of person. He was petty. After he met Elizabeth, he directly used the FBI database to look up her information. It was the first time he knew it.

I was always shocked. I didn't expect that Peter, a straight man who looked so upright, would have such moments.

Jimmy: "Hey, Nia, are you off today? I'll go find you?"

Jimmy: "Huh? I still have fans?"

Nia looked up at Jimmy with a headache and put her right hand on her forehead. Jimmy continued to nag: "Chuck has agreed, let's go, let's go."

Nia: "Well, the exam is over. You can change out of your police uniform soon."

This is of course the result of Jimmy deliberately leading the topic. Nia is different from the girls he usually hooks up with in bars. This is the first time that he actively pursues someone, so he doesn’t use too many hints or anything.

They all proceed at the normal pace of chasing girls.

Okay, I thought she had become more proactive. Jimmy turned on the TV and changed the channels a few times, but nothing about Jimmy was mentioned. By the way, what Nia said just now is in the news again. It is probably a follow-up to the last video.

Jimmy didn't care. The case was over. If it didn't work, just ask for a press conference to explain it to the above.

After get off work, Jimmy did not go home, but drove directly to the police station, "Hey, Chuck, how are you doing? Nia, are you free tonight?"

Chuck was just about to reply, come on, this guy didn't come to see him at all.

Nia: "What about the other video? The news this time did not refute the rumors about the second video."

Jimmy leaned on the fender of Nia's desk again, "Nia, I ordered Chinese food in Chinatown, let's go there together."

Jimmy: "Let's have a good celebration then. Want to have a drink?"

A very strange case, it doesn't look like a robbery or a random crime.

Jimmy nodded and hailed a taxi to take Nia back. Although it was not midnight yet, after all she had drank, it felt more comfortable to take her back.

After bypassing Central Park from the Upper West Side and arriving at the Upper East Side, Jimmy felt a little numb. He seemed to have made a mistake in not investigating Nia in advance. How could an ordinary police officer live in the Upper East Side? He couldn't even afford a house in this place.

"Please wait." Jimmy asked the driver, and then got out of the car with Nia. Nia looked at Jimmy, hugged him and kissed him, then turned around and entered the apartment building with a smile.

Jimmy watched Nia enter the apartment, then got into a taxi and returned to his apartment.

(End of chapter)