Reborn South Africa as a police officer

Chapter 1474 Stand at attention when beaten

This is the case in the UK. You can say that the UK is conservative. The industrial revolution started in the UK, but you can say that the UK is enlightened. Weird laws like the "Red Flag Law" are still being implemented in remote areas of the UK.

The reason why the "Red Flag Law" is called this strange name is because the "Red Flag Law" stipulates that a driver team must be composed of three people. In addition to the driver and the boiler worker (steam locomotive era), there must be someone in front of the car Mi waved the red flag in his hand to clear the way for the locomotive.

So the speed of the car does not depend on the performance of the car, but on how fast the person holding the red flag can go.

When I came to Nyasaland, what impressed Hendrix deeply was the red all over the mountains and plains!
Red symbolizes nobility and festiveness in traditional Chinese culture. The walls of the imperial palace are red, the wedding dress of the bride is also red, and the wedding invitations of high school students are also red. Whenever there is something that makes people happy, red is essential. factor.

When Hendricks arrived in Los Angeles, it was the day of the Lantern Festival. With the experience of celebrating the Spring Festival, the Lantern Festival in Los Angeles was even more joyful. According to the statistics of the Los Angeles city government, the red lanterns over one meter in size have generated more than 100 million rand in revenue for Los Angeles businesses around the Spring Festival alone.

Entering downtown Luocheng, the endless red lanterns were replaced by the Ruyi Festival, which symbolizes unity, happiness and peace. At this time, both sides of the street were filled with lanterns, preparing for the evening celebration.

"Gentlemen, there is good news and bad news. The bad news is that we can't go any further. To ensure safety, the road ahead has been blocked. The good news is that this place is very close to the Rhodesia Hotel, less than two kilometers away. .” The joy on the driver’s face couldn’t be concealed, and he also hoped to get off work as soon as possible and spend the festive season with his family.

"It doesn't matter, let's go over—" Hendricks was also curious about the lively scene in front of him, and eager to join it.

But Hendricks also has concerns: "Nyasaland's safety is fine—"

Safety?

The driver brother and Hermanus looked confused on this issue.

When was the last time a crime of rape occurred in Los Angeles?

It feels so far away.

"The safety of Los Angeles is absolutely no problem. Those who wear black hats are policemen, and those who wear white helmets are military police. If you have any questions, you can always ask for help from anyone wearing a curved hat. Most of them are members of the Rifle Association. Willing to help strangers." The driver brother is from Los Angeles, so he knows Los Angeles very well.

In fact, not far from the car, there were two police officers on duty.

The two police officers, a man and a woman, do not seem to be on duty yet. The male police officer is frowning and guessing lantern riddles. There is a row of snacks in front of the female police officer. She is eating a cup of ice cream and holding a doll in her arms. .

Next to the male police officer, there were a few children who seemed to be helping to make suggestions, but they didn't seem to be helping but instead helping.

The male police officer was not angry either, and discussed with the children in a serious manner, and the scene was peaceful.

Hendricks couldn't say a word. Ever since he came to Southern Africa, Hendricks had experienced too many such small surprises. Countless small surprises gathered together to present a vivid and vivid southern Africa in Heng In front of Derek.

Regardless of the outcome of this investigation, Hendrix will never forget this trip.

Hendricks was very interested in the lantern riddles hanging under the lanterns, and he also tried to participate in it. Unfortunately, Hendrix could not speak Chinese, and could not understand the Chinese characters on the lantern riddles, so he could not appreciate the fun of this word game.

This caused serious frustration for Hendricks, who would never admit that he was interested in the snacks for trying to solve the riddle.

It doesn't matter if you want to eat snacks. If you can't guess lantern riddles, you can buy them for money, but it's a shame to spend money on snacks in front of everyone.

Fortunately, there is also Hermanus. The small game of lantern riddles is just to increase the festive atmosphere. Snacks, eat and walk with Hendricks.

"It tastes good—" Hendricks said he was very satisfied with the taste of the gnocchi.

"Yes, glutinous rice balls are a traditional Chinese food. Black sesame seeds are ground into powder, and then lard and white sugar are put in successively and kneaded into balls for filling. The outside is made into a circle with glutinous rice flour, which symbolizes reunion. Yuan—Tangyuan is a must-eat food for the Chinese during the Lantern Festival, just like dumplings during the Spring Festival and moon cakes during the Mid-Autumn Festival—just like we eat turkey at Christmas—” Hermanus explained while eating.

Thinking of the taste of turkey, Hendrix suddenly felt uncomfortable in his stomach, and quickly ate another glutinous rice ball to calm his shock.

The size of the turkey is too big, it is difficult to cook well, and the cooking level of the British——

Not to mention.

"It's much better than turkey." Hendricks finished eating the glutinous rice balls, and then stared at the sugar man next to him.

The master who made the sugar figurine was a young boy. His clothes were clean and tidy, and he was wearing a white mask. While chatting with the children around him, his movements were extremely fast, and the small copper spoon was flying up and down, left and right. , and soon an eagle with wings spread out appeared in front of the children.

The children were amazed by the craftsmanship of the sugar figurine master, clapping their hands and jumping their feet, applauding loudly. The sugar figurine master gave the newly made eagle to the youngest little girl, and the other children all looked envious. But no one objected.

Hendrix himself didn't realize that when he saw this scene, his face was full of peaceful aunt smiles.

Then Hendricks heard what seemed to be an argument nearby.

"You shouldn't litter, you should throw the trash into the trash can over there—" a childish but righteous voice.

"They all do it, why can't I still?" Hendricks could hear the voice belonged to John Campbell, a member of the investigative team.

The reason is very simple. After John Campbell finished eating an ice cream, he threw the wrapper of the ice cream on the ground, and then a little girl next to him saw it for real.

To Hendrix's shame, John Campbell, instead of correcting his mistake, loudly defended his actions.

"Look around who has done this? The cleanliness of the environment depends on all of us consciously protecting it. If you don't pick it up, I will call the police—" The little girl is full of justice, and the lady pushing the stroller next to her is Looking at her lovingly, there was also a man who looked at John Campbell with an unfriendly expression, probably the little girl's father.

"Even if you call the police, it's useless, and I haven't committed a crime!" John Campbell was still stubborn, throwing rubbish casually, even in the square in front of Buckingham Palace, was normal.

There is no need for the little girl to call, the police who were still guessing lantern riddles and eating just now have noticed the situation here.

Hendricks keenly noticed that before the female police officer came over, she deliberately walked a few steps away and threw the wrapping paper in the roadside trash can.

"John, pick up the trash and apologize to this kid." Hendrix already had a bad feeling and didn't want to be ashamed as soon as he arrived in Los Angeles.

"I didn't do anything wrong—" John Campbell had a rebellious face. He and Hendricks were not in the same department. Although Hendrix had a higher position, he couldn't control John Campbell.

That's the kind of headache that the Joint Commission of Inquiry is.

"Sir, you did something wrong. The "L.A. City Public Security Regulations" stipulates that you should be fined less than one rand for throwing garbage anywhere. In view of your mistake and your refusal to admit it, your fine is the highest." A male police officer said. With a serious face, he took out the ticket and was about to issue a ticket.

"Officer, this is a member of the investigation team who just came from London, sorry, he doesn't know this rule—" Hermanus felt ashamed, but he had to come forward.

"Oh, sir from London—" the police officer elongated his voice, but instead of putting away the ticket, his voice was a little teasing.

"What's wrong with the gentleman from London? Don't forget that southern Africa was once a colony of London!" John Campbell was quite sensitive about his self-esteem, and immediately tried to find a place.

"Shh-"

"The gentleman from London is really amazing—"

"I'm afraid he's not a nobleman."

"Don't insult the word noble, our lord is also noble!"

Onlookers booed and were unafraid of being heard by Hendricks.

"You said it was once, put away your ridiculous sense of superiority, admit when you make a mistake, and don't set a bad example for the children." The female police officer was as cold as ice, and she was a different person from the foodie just now .

Hendricks looked around, only to realize that the surrounding environment was really clean, not to mention spotless, and he did not see paper scraps and cigarette butts.

Then Hendricks bent down to build up the poor wrapper, and smacked John Campbell hard on the chest.

"Take your rubbish back to your Ministry of the Interior, and I will explain to Minister William the reason for you to return to London. Your behavior has shamed our entire investigation team, and I can hardly tell." Although Hendricks is not John Campbell's direct superior, there is still a way to punish John Campbell.

"it is good!"

Immediately, some of the onlookers applauded loudly.

John Campbell was flushed and bewildered with the wrapping paper.

"Sorry, you have to pay a fine of one rand before you leave Los Angeles." To Hendrix's surprise, the male police officer didn't let John Campbell go.

let go?

Don't be ridiculous, even if you are a Londoner, don't expect to get any preferential treatment in Los Angeles. Southern Africa has passed the stage of compromise and forbearance, and there is no need to wrong yourself.

(End of this chapter)