Los Angeles Detective

  Chapter 193 Conflict

  South Coast Shopping Plaza Center.

   This is a large shopping mall with more than 400 stores of all kinds, all of which are well-known brands with high prices. This is the first time for Luke to shop here.

  He didn't expect that the first time he came to the mall to shop was to buy a coffee machine.

  However, seeing Daisy's serious face, he didn't say anything.

   Perhaps for Americans, coffee has become an indispensable part.

   This shopping mall is very large, with four floors above and below. This may not be considered a big deal in China, but it is already considered a high-rise building in Los Angeles, and the area of ​​the shopping center is much larger than in China.

  The two of them went directly to the third floor of the shopping center, which basically sells electrical appliances. There are all kinds of electrical appliances. There are four brands of coffee machines alone.

  One of the brands mainly produces large coffee vending machines.

  The other three brands are for home use.

   Luke doesn't know much about how to choose a coffee machine, so he mainly listens to Daisy's advice.

  Daisy gave three criteria, the first must be freshly ground coffee.

  Second, it is easy to clean, this is very important, if it is more complicated to clean, it is estimated that it will be idle after a few times of use.

  The third is the type of coffee to be made. The function of clearing coffee is relatively simple, while the function of mixing coffee is more, and the price is a little more expensive.

  After some selection, Luke chose a brand of coffee machine called Meritor, the price is about 1,500 US dollars.

  He tried it, the coffee tasted very good, and the milk froth was professional.

  Luke thinks that this price is already acceptable. If it is higher, he will not be able to accept it. It's not that he has no money, but he just thinks that the technology content of this thing is not high.

  This price is enough to buy a coffee machine with good quality. If it is higher, it will be a brand premium or an IQ tax.

   After buying the coffee machine, the two started shopping for clothes again.

  Luke has been busy since he came to Los Angeles, and he hasn't visited the shopping mall very much. This time, Daisy is accompanying the two of them just to be romantic.

  The second floor is where clothes are sold, and the two of them got off the elevator and it happened to be the men's clothing area.

  Luke visited several stores and bought a T-shirt, a shirt, two pairs of trousers, a pair of shorts, 3 pairs of underwear, and 3 pairs of socks. The total cost was less than two hundred dollars.

  He doesn’t pay much attention to clothes. As long as a man is handsome, tall, and in good shape, he doesn’t care much about what clothes he wears.

  In his opinion, clothes are just to keep out the cold and hide shame, and it is useless to buy too expensive ones.

  Actually, this also applies to women. Does it matter what you wear if you look beautiful and have a good figure?

  After that, Luke bought another pair of shoes, which cost nearly two hundred dollars.

  He still pays more attention to shoes. Whether they fit or not is very important, and you can't just let it go.

   You get what you pay for, if you wear good shoes and then ordinary shoes, you will know the difference.

  I didn’t feel it when I was young, but when I have some life experience, I will know the importance of protecting my feet.

  If your foot is injured, you are half disabled.

   Even more so for the police.

  After Luke finished shopping, he started shopping with Daisy.

  Luke doesn't like shopping, but today is different, he must go shopping with Daisy.

   This is the first time the two have officially gone shopping since they dated.

  Daisy first went shopping for cosmetics, and bought some messy facial masks, perfumes, and skin care products. Luke didn't know much about it. He only knew that it cost nearly 3,000 US dollars.

  Daisy bought two more outfits for about $1,500.

   Later, another pair of shoes cost $700.

  Luke whispered secretly. Fortunately, he was a cheater, otherwise he really couldn't afford to support her, and it cost more than five thousand dollars just for daily necessities.

  What if I buy another bag?

  Of course, Daisy is not spending money randomly, and it has something to do with her work.

  The lawyer industry is relatively snobbish.

  This snobbery is not a derogatory term, but that clients will also consider the strength of lawyers before choosing a law firm and lawyer.

  The financial ability of the lawyer himself is also taken into consideration.

  Lawyers have high consumption and high income, which proves that you are capable. On the contrary, if you wear tattered clothes and can’t even afford a dress, how can clients trust you.

  When many new lawyers enter the industry, they will buy an expensive suit before they earn any money.

  A lawyer represents not only an individual, but also a law firm.

  This is the difference between the two industries, the consumption concept attached to the industry attributes.

   After Daisy finished shopping, Luke wanted to help pay, but Daisy refused.

   Daisy was financially independent, and Luke didn't insist.

   This may also have something to do with Daisy's original family.

  At noon, a buffet for two people.

  Lobster, tuna, salmon, grouper, abalone, oyster, all kinds of seafood can be eaten casually.

  Wagyu, ham, foie gras, etc., all kinds of meat are also available in unlimited quantities.

  Daisy's appetite is average, so she definitely won't be able to pay for it.

   But Luke will definitely get his money back.

  The two of them also drank a bottle of red wine, the atmosphere must be improved.

  After dinner, Luke wants to take Daisy to a movie. The two have known each other for so long, and they haven't seen a movie together yet. Is it plausible?

  The two of them went to the theater, and when they bought the tickets, they were worried because there was no movie they liked.

"Jingle Bell…"

   A cell phone rang.

  Luke took out his mobile phone and saw that it was a call from his mother.

   Luke was a little surprised. He didn't tell his mother about the rest, and his mother rarely called during working hours.

   Luke glanced around, did mom know he was dating?

   Didn’t see anyone.

  Luke pressed the answer button, "Hi, beauty, what can I do for you?"

   "Luke, where are you now?" Linda's voice was serious.

   "I'm at the South Coast Mall, what's wrong?"

   "Your uncle had an accident and was taken to the police station by the police. You'd better come here."

  Luke frowned, "What happened?"

   "He got into a fight, and now he may be accused of intentional injury."

   "Why fight?"

   "Uh... Val got a job at the supermarket.

   There has been a **** who has made zero yuan purchases more than once.

   Every time the supermarket was messed up, Val couldn't stand it anymore, so he blocked the other party, and the two clashed, and he injured the other party. "

   "Is the opponent seriously injured?"

   "I don't think it's serious, but the other party refuses to reconcile and insists on suing Val for intentional harm."

   "Who made the first move?"

   "Val said that the other party attacked first, but the surveillance did not capture it at the time.

   Moreover, the other party refused to admit it. In addition, the other party was seriously injured. The situation is not good for Val, and he may be detained. "

   "Did you get a lawyer?"

   "No, do you know a good lawyer? Money is not a problem, I will ask your grandfather to reimburse you."

  Luke glanced at Daisy next to him, "Of course, I'll rush over."

  Luke hung up the phone, and Daisy asked, "What happened?"

  “My uncle works in a supermarket, and someone in the supermarket bought it for zero yuan. He came forward to stop the other party, and the two fought, and the other party accused him of intentional injury.

  My uncle said that the other party started the attack, but the other party refused to admit it, and the surveillance did not capture it. The matter was more troublesome. After Luke finished speaking, he looked at Daisy beside him, "Are you busy recently?" "

  Daisy asked back, "You want me to be your uncle's lawyer?"

   "What do you think? It doesn't matter if you find it inconvenient, I can find another lawyer."

  Luke has two candidates in mind, one is Daisy and the other is Potter.

  He has dealt with lawyer Porter twice. Porter is a good person and capable. He is usually in charge of robbery and murder cases. This kind of case is not a piece of cake.

  Daisy hesitated.

  Luke also saw it, "If you are embarrassed, forget it."

   "I'm not saying it's difficult, it's just that your family members are here, I might feel a little..." Daisy had an expression that you understand.

   Luke said, "You just need to show your professional level as usual, and you can ignore them."

"is this okay?"

   "Of course, I only invited you to be a lawyer, not to chat with them.

   Besides, you are my girlfriend, it is enough to please only one person. "

   "Shouldn't you please please me?" Daisy smiled, and then said seriously, "OK, from what you've said, it doesn't seem to be very difficult. I'll take this case."

  Luke patted her waist, "Miss Lawyer, happy cooperation."

  Daisy said, "This is not a place for customers to touch, be careful and I will sue you."

   Luke laughed, "It's a good thing you're not a cop."

  …

  Southern Branch, Mediation Room.

  The mediation room is about 20 square meters, with a square conference table in the middle.

  A black policeman and an Asian policewoman sit in the middle, with the two parties sitting on both sides.

  One side is Val and Linda.

  The other party was a black man with a swollen right cheek and a trace of blood at the corner of his mouth.

  The Asian policewoman glanced at her watch, "Hey, I called you together to give you a chance to reconcile. Listen, this is good for both of you, agree?"

  The black man covered his cheeks, "You are not kidding, you actually asked me to reconcile with a murderer."

  Wal retorted, "Whoever you call a murderer, it was obviously you who started it first, and I was justified in self-defense."

  The black man pointed to his face, "Look at my face, how dare you say that you are acting in self-defense?"

  Waldau, "It was you who strangled my neck first before I pushed you away."

   "Lie, I didn't strangle you at all. You pushed me down first, and then you rode on me and beat me. There are witnesses at the scene who can testify. If they hadn't come to help, I might have been killed by you."

  The Asian policewoman shook her head and handed the black man a wet wipe, "Wipe off the blood from the corner of your mouth."

  The black man refused very simply, "No need, I think this is very good, this is evidence that the murderer wants to kill me, and I will not destroy it."

  The Asian policewoman was angry and funny, "It's not as serious as you said, at best you were beaten up, there is no murderer, and you can't die."

   "You're right, so I'm suing him for wounding. I was just terrified and thought I might be shot."

  Val said angrily, "That's enough, you were the one who moved first, you were the one who grabbed my neck first, but you were monitoring the blind spot at that time.

   The way you lie is disgusting. "

  The black man pointed at Val, "You are the liar.

  I will not reconcile, waiting to go to jail. "

   There is one more chapter

  (end of this chapter)