"Rest assured, Director David, I will do my utmost for the tax revenue at the Western Suburb Branch!"
Lewis also patted his chest on the spot to show his loyalty.
"Fine, let's settle on that, I still have a lot of work to do."
"Goodbye, Director David."
"Wahaha..."
After hanging up the phone, Lewis laughed like a madman, looking up to the sky.
His wife, Debra, was also shocked by this manic laughter. She immediately came out and asked, bewildered, "What's the matter, Lewis?"
"Debra, I've got good news for you, we can move out!"
"Move out? To where?"
"How about Los Angeles!"
"What, are you serious?"
Debra covered her mouth, her face full of disbelief.
"Of course, it's true. Previously, at the Lake District Sub-Bureau, I worked with an inspector named David. He's now the chief of the Los Angeles West Suburb Branch and he's promoting me to be a Tax Investigator!"
"What, a Tax Investigator!"
Debra, already shocked, was startled again at the news of her husband's promotion.
"Debra, haven't you always hated everything about this city? The safety in Los Angeles is much better, and the climate is pleasant, plus there are beautiful beaches, heh heh..."
"That's wonderful, Lewis!"
Debra rushed over and hugged Lewis, and the two embraced and celebrated.
Faced with the tease from another Tax Investigator of his branch, Keanu took a sip of beer from the table, gave a wry smile, and said, "I'm quite familiar with him, sure, but that's strictly professional. We're not even friends, how could I have the nerve to ask him for a leg up?"
"What's there to be embarrassed about? There's a saying in China, 'Mao Sui self-recommended', right? Now that he's in a new place, he definitely needs to cultivate his own power. If you volunteer yourself, maybe he'll agree."
Upon hearing this, Keanu's thoughts immediately became active.
Indeed, it was not incorrect.
Having no foundation in the Western Suburb Branch, David stepping into the role without support could make many situations difficult to handle, and he might even be sidelined by some of the local powers within the branch.
If Keanu were to volunteer himself, there might actually be a chance.
Just as the Chief Tax Officer had said, even if the position he transferred to remained the same, considering that it was a branch under Los Angeles jurisdiction, it would still be a promotion!
"Dudu dudu..."
As Keanu's heart was aflame with enthusiasm, a call on his phone interrupted his train of thoughts. But when he pulled out the device and saw the caller ID, his expression suddenly became unpredictable.
"What's up, Keanu?"
The others noticed the change in Keanu's expression.
"I need to take a call."
With that, Keanu quickly stepped into the restroom, positioned himself behind the toilet, and pressed the answer button: "Director David?"
"It's me, Inspector Keanu, sorry to disturb you so late, hope I'm not bothering you?"
"No, not at all."
"Good to hear, the reason I'm calling is this: I was wondering if you might be interested in a transfer to my Western Suburb Branch."
David was no longer willing to poach from the Lake District, but he had fewer scruples about the people from the main district. Stay updated with empire
He had worked with Keanu on the three big cases, and the man indeed had the ability; also like Lewis, Keanu was someone he knew extensively. If Keanu were transferred to the Western Suburb Branch, he would undoubtedly become a steadfast supporter and part of David's inner circle.