N-M Chapter 95 This is just a show
Chapter 95 This is just a show
Chapter 95 This is just a show
Brett Bird's words were certainly pleasing to the ear, but he was facing experienced journalists, and there was still a fair amount of professional criticism.
A reporter asked.
"Were the attackers linked to international terrorist organizations? Has any organization claimed responsibility?"
"It's not a terrorist organization, it's a gang fight."
"Excuse my ignorance, but would a gang deploy an M1117 armored vehicle?"
"It was smuggled in from Mexican watermelons; the local gangs colluded with the Mexican watermelon gangs."
How will the state government respond to a potential third attack?
Brett Bird showed a hint of displeasure, but still read out the copy.
"We will increase funding for policing and launch a pioneer program where outstanding police officers will become policing pioneers in various communities across the state. With their protection, please don't worry. This state government will not only not cut funding, but will also pay more attention to everyone's safety."
"pioneer?"
"That's right. Their presence not only inspires other police officers but also improves the personal qualities of police officers, letting the general public understand how hard the police work to protect everyone."
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The sound coming from the television left Ethan speechless. America's police reforms in recent years have tended to be "depersonalized," emphasizing teamwork.
It's unbelievable that this new governor is going against the tide of history. I wonder how much funding he'll increase, and whether he'll get a raise. After all, even a small amount is still something.
An hour later, the press conference finally ended. Brett Bird left with a dark expression. Despite having given prior notice, the media still asked many questions that broke his composure, suggesting that the opposing party was definitely behind it.
"Damn it."
The Los Angeles Police Department's female chief of staff, who was standing nearby, asked curiously.
"Governor, do we really need to increase funding?"
"Director Price, the state government's finances are already in dire straits. You should stop thinking about asking for money and start helping the state government share the burden."
"So what did you just say?"
"The Vanguard Program is to introduce a few outstanding police officers, even those who are quite popular in the community, to serve as police vanguards. It's just a show, a show to enhance the influence of the police and even the government, a show to distract the public and make them feel that the government has indeed made efforts in maintaining public order. After a while, it will be automatically canceled when the hype dies down."
Brett Bird looked at the chief as he said this.
"Your Los Angeles Police Department should also elect a representative, preferably someone younger."
"I see."
Meanwhile, at the Lano police station, Ethan Lee had just seen off the FBI agents who had come to confirm whether the M11117 armored vehicle at the station was still there. Clearly, with witnesses and physical evidence, Ethan Lee was not a suspect at all.
With gangs in Lancaster, Los Angeles Lake, and Victorville, three major surrounding cities, either dead or crippled, it's likely that new underground forces will try to seize territory, and perhaps another bloody storm will break out.
However, this doesn't really concern Li Yisen, since his arms aren't that long and he can't control it.
Just then, there was a knock on the door.
"Come in."
"Ethan, I brought you lunch, and also some from the police station."
The woman who walked in was Malena with black hair. She was wearing a down jacket on top and tight jeans and tall boots on the bottom, giving her a unique charm, like a cowgirl in a truck.
"Thank you for your help."
"We even talked about how troublesome it was."
Malena looked at the man with captivating charm. Since she hadn't been able to open the shop for a while, she wanted to spend more time with Ethan Li.
Li Yisen didn't react much, but opened the insulated box and asked.
"Have you got a meal yet?"
"I ate it."
"oh."
The only sound in the quiet house was the clatter of food. Ethan felt uneasy when Malena, who was holding his chin, saw him and couldn't help but ask.
"Is my face dirty?"
"No, it's just that you seem to have changed in some way, I..."
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The sound of the door opening interrupted Malena's words. A woman, completely covered up, walked in. Even with a mask on, her long platinum blonde hair and beautiful grey-blue eyes made it clear who she was.
Freya Larson, a female doctor, is Kaia's cousin.
"Freya, what brings you here?"
"I've come to see you. What's wrong? Are you with your sweetheart and don't want me to come?"
Li Yisen rolled his eyes at her; he knew this woman's personality.
"Marlena is my friend."
The word "friend" caused Malena's expression to change slightly, while Freya took off her mask, revealing a more exquisite face than Malena's, a truly exquisite sight.
"Are they really friends, Ethan...?"
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"They are good friends."
"Oh, my good friend, Ethan, you really have a lot of female friends. I have one, Miss Malena has one, Kaia has one, and even little Evelyn has one. But you have very few male friends, I can't think of any."
Freya looked confused but couldn't remember, which made Ethan roll his eyes at her again.
"Who says there aren't? James and Jacob are examples."
"Besides them?"
Lee Ethan was stuck. Although he had made many new male friends in the past six months, none of them could be called good friends. Even his loyal fan and subordinate, Brandon, was at most a half-good friend.
Just then, Evelyn returned from patrol and opened the office door.
"Senior, I've finished my patrol. You're Freya, what brings you here?"
Freya smiled and sized up the policewoman. She didn't see any maturity in her demeanor. It seemed that the man hadn't yet taken advantage of the woman in his own backyard.
She met this rich second-generation through Kaiya. He was a bit simple-minded, so she liked him quite a bit. At least she didn't have to scheme against him.
"Your elder said he would take me to buy horses, so I came."
"Buying horses?"
Evelyn looked excited upon hearing this.
"I want to buy a horse too. The one I had when I was a kid is too old to ride, so I'll buy a new one."
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Li Yisen was speechless as he watched the three women in front of him chattering away. They were just one short of making a table full of women.
Fortunately, someone chose to leave; it was Malena.
"Ethan, I have to go back now."
"I send you."
"Um."
On the way out, Malena didn't ask who Freya was, because she could tell that the two were definitely not ordinary people.
What difference would it make if she asked? In front of a woman who is prettier, richer, has no children, and only has a less attractive figure, she wouldn't have the courage. Perhaps maintaining a romantic relationship with Li Yisen is already good enough.
In the car, Li Yisen was with two women.
Freya, sitting in the passenger seat, suddenly reached out to Lee Ethan, but her hand was slapped away just as she touched his sensitive area. Evelyn, however, still saw this.
Freya rubbed her hands together.
"How stingy."
Is this a matter of being stingy?
"The state government is planning a pioneer program. Have you been notified to participate?"
Lee Ethan wasn't interested in the Pioneer Project; a bonus would be more practical.
"no."
"That's strange. Do they think you're not qualified?"
Evelyn, sitting in the back row, retorted.
"Ethan is definitely qualified; it's probably those people who pulled strings behind the scenes."
Freya, contrary to her usual self, nodded in agreement, leaving Ethan speechless. "Thank you so much for believing in me."
Just then, Li Yisen's phone rang. It was a call from above, not from the bureau chief, but from the county headquarters' internal affairs bureau.
"Officer Ethan Lee, you are hereby informed that you have been selected as one of the police vanguards. You will be arranged to participate in interviews or variety shows. Please be prepared."
"No, why is it me?"
"His file is good enough, he's young enough, and quite handsome. If you have any questions, please consult the follow-up staff."
"Beep beep beep"
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