Los Angeles Detective

  Chapter 296 Bear Infested

  Luke glanced out the window, "Judge Walker, the black bear has left."

  Walker also looked out the window, "That big guy might be hiding somewhere and staring, I don't want to be chased by it anymore.

  I really can't run this time. "Walker seemed to have heard the implication,

   "Can I stay in the car for half an hour? I won't bother you."

  Luke is not a person with low EQ. Generally, when encountering such a situation, he will not directly kick people out, but the premise is that you have to tell the truth.

  You lie because you don’t respect me, so why let you stay in my place.

  In this kind of wilderness, even if the opponent is a judge, Luke will not completely relax his vigilance.

  If it was an ordinary person he didn't know, Luke wouldn't let him into the RV.

   "Judge Walker, what would you do if someone lied in court?"

  Walker was a little embarrassed, "Is it obvious?"

   "No, it's not obvious, but you are facing the best detective in Los Angeles."

   "Oh..." Walker showed embarrassment, "sorry, I did lie...

  Actually, I came here to hunt for treasure. "

   "Treasure hunting?" Now it was Luke's turn to be surprised. The term treasure hunting is very common in the United States, and many Americans are more keen on treasure hunting.

   Just like Luke bought an abandoned warehouse before, it is actually a kind of treasure hunt.

   Now in the wild, the treasure hunt in Walker's mouth should refer to the wild treasure hunt.

   There are also many treasure hunters of this type, but most of them are people who like adventure, advocate freedom, and desire to get rich overnight. It is difficult for Luke to connect these characteristics with a highly respected judge.

  “I know, this may seem a bit unprofessional, but this is just my hobby. People always do something different. I am a judge at work, but in life I am just an old man who maintains curiosity.”

   "What treasures can there be in this wilderness?"

"Some time ago, I got a treasure map, and the marked location was probably nearby. I was going to try my luck during my vacation, but now it seems that my luck is not good, it sucks." Walker Taking a sip from the coffee cup, "Thank you again for the coffee, it warms me up a lot."

   "What's going on, why are you being chased by a bear?"

   "I found an open space, set up a tent, and then went around to observe the terrain to determine whether it was the location on the treasure map, and then it suddenly rained.

  When I got back near the camp, I saw a bear destroying my tent, and I was very angry..." Walker showed a bit of bitterness, "I'm going to scare it away...

   Now that I think about it I'm nuts.

  I remember the last time at a party, a doctor of biology told me that black bears are usually timid and rarely attack people.

  I actually believed this idiot's words, which made me almost become food for black bears. "

  Walker sighed, "I was chased by a black bear and ran around. When I saw a light here, I came to ask for help. You know the rest.

  By the way, why are you here? "

  “I just became the captain, and the investigation process of the headless female corpse case was very stressful, so I came to the wild to relax and get close to nature...

   Then, I saw a cute black bear running towards the RV..."

   "No, it's not cute at all, I must bring a shotgun next time I come out."

   "Didn't you bring bear spray?"

   "I brought it, but it's in the trunk of the car, and I forgot to take it out."

   "I suggest you use that one in the future."

  For the average person, bear spray is more suitable than a gun.

  Black bears have rough skin and thick flesh. If they don't hit the vital points, it will be difficult to kill them with one blow, and it will only arouse the black bear's ferocity.

   "Judge Walker, I have two beds here. If you don't mind, you can stay here for one night."

   "Will it affect your rest?"

"Of course, but I don't have the heart to drive you out in the rain." There are two beds in Luke's caravan, one is larger and is also used by Luke himself, and the other is on the top of the car, and the space is relatively narrow , sitting on the head may be.

  However, Luke felt that Walker should not care about the experience of being chased by a black bear.

   "Thank you, you are an honest and good man." Walker showed a grateful look. It was dark outside, it was raining, and there were black bears, and he didn't want to race with black bears anymore.

  Walker borrowed the bathroom and washed up briefly.

  Luke pours two whiskeys and hands him one.

"Thanks."

   "You are tired, you can go straight to sleep.

  If you feel bored, you can also watch a movie with me. "

"what movie?"

   "Saw 8."

   "Uh... I'm a bit tired, I'm going to bed after a drink."

   "OK."

  Luke was drinking and watching a movie by himself, and didn't talk to Walker more about treasure hunting.

  This topic is quite sensitive. If you ask, people may not want to talk about it.

  I tell you out of affection, I feel uncomfortable.

  Don’t say it, you feel uncomfortable.

   Luke simply stopped asking, anyway, he just came out to relax and was not very interested in the so-called treasure hunt.

   Nothing to say all night.

  The next morning, Luke got up very early.

  The rain had stopped, and the air after the rain was extraordinarily sober. Luke got out of the RV, breathing the fresh air with the breeze blowing his face.

   Isn't this the joy of life?

  My hard work is not just for the comfort of the moment.

  Luke boiled a pot of water and made a pot of coffee.

   Perhaps smelling the aroma of coffee, Walker also got up, got out of the RV,

   "Captain Luke, thank you for taking me in.

   When I return to Los Angeles, I will treat you to dinner. "

   "Or buy me a drink, two men eat together, weird."

   "I know a quieter bar where I have a good bottle of wine you'll enjoy."

   "OK, that's a deal."

  Walker showed a wry smile, "I'm leaving, go back and see my camp, my car.

   After being patronized by black bears, it must be a mess in there. "

   "I think so too, so you might as well go back after breakfast, so that you have the strength to clean up the mess."

   "You're right, do you need me to do something?"

   "You can set up the table, chairs and tableware, and it will be ready soon." Luke washed his hands and started to make breakfast.

  Breakfast is simple.

  Heat the refrigerated salmon sandwich, milk, cornflakes, coffee, blueberries.

   In less than ten minutes, a breakfast is ready.

  Walker swallowed his saliva when he saw the deluxe version of the sandwich, "Wow, it's a very hearty breakfast with a reasonable mix. Now I believe that you are indeed here to enjoy camping."

  Luke put the cornflakes into the milk and smiled, "Otherwise? What do you think I'm here for?"

  Walker seemed to be very hungry, took a big bite of the sandwich, swallowed it a few mouthfuls, and said, "At first, I thought you were also here for treasure hunting.

  But treasure hunters will not prepare breakfast so carefully, they will focus more on treasure hunting, exploring new areas, researching routes...

   rather than how to match food. "

   It was Walker who took the initiative to bring up the treasure hunt. Perhaps it was dawn, which gave him a sense of security.

  Luke took advantage of the situation and asked, "You mean, other people may also know the whereabouts of the treasure."

   "Yes, as far as I know there is more than one treasure map, there may be several, or even a dozen."

   "According to what you say, the treasure may also be fake."

  Walker paused for a moment, "This...maybe.

   But sometimes the process is more important than the result, isn't it? "

  Luke said, "That's right, after all, you don't look like someone short of money."

  Walker shook his head, "If treasure hunting is only for money, how is it different from work, huh?"

  If other treasure hunters said this, Luke would think it was nonsense.

   But what he said from Walker's mouth still has a certain degree of credibility. If Walker is only for making money, there are too many ways, and he will come to the wild to hunt for treasures if his brain is broken.

   After the meal, Walker took the initiative to wash the dishes.

   After packing up, Walker picked up his backpack, "Captain Luke, thank you for your breakfast, I'm going back to the camp."

   "I wish you to find the treasure soon."

   "If I can find the treasure, I will definitely share it with you." After Walker finished speaking, he shook hands with Luke and said goodbye.

  …

  After dinner, Luke locked the RV and was ready to go around.

  The environment after the rain is a little humid, stepping on the wet grass, the ground is still a little slippery, and you may fall if you are not careful.

  However, falling on the grass will not hurt too much, but it will be a little more interesting.

   Tall cedar trees, forest animals, and various natural scenery came into view, making him pleasing to the eye and feeling at ease.

  He came to Big Bear Lake, the lake was crystal clear, this is a living lake, the upstream is a river, and the downstream directly flows into the sea.

  Luke washed his face with lake water and felt refreshed. It is a pity that he did not bring fishing tackle, otherwise it would be very comfortable to fish here.

  Luke walked around the lake for a long time. The more he looked at it, the more he liked it. He simply took off his coat and plunged into the lake.

   Swimming here is much more comfortable in the swimming pool.

  The water in the lake is very clear, you can see fish and shrimps in the lake, pebbles at the bottom of the river, and occasionally animals come to the lake to drink water.

  Squirrel, Peacock, Rabbit, Deer, etc.

  Luke stood near the lake, with the lake water up to his chest, stepping on pebbles, observing the small animals by the lake, with a smile involuntarily on the corner of his mouth.

   This picture of people and animals living in harmony is amazing.

Luke has an idea. When he has money, he wants to buy a big farm. He will be neighbors with all kinds of wild animals. He will use the woods as a garden and the lake as a swimming pool. It is natural organic food.

   Raise some chickens, ducks and sheep, and grab one when you want to eat.

   From time to time, invite friends to have a meal of roasted whole lamb.

   Wanting to eat pork, I drove to the forest to hunt wild boars.

  If you want to eat fish, you can go to the lake to catch it.

   Such pastoral life is yearning and full of poetry.

   Of course, this does not mean that life in the city is bad.

   Humans are complex. It is impossible for a person to eat only sweets, and it is impossible to only eat meat.

  The best state is to have a home in the city and a paradise outside the city. Life can be relaxed and different experiences can make life more interesting.

  Of course, the most fundamental thing to achieve this wish is to have money.

   "Whoa..."

  Suddenly, there was a bear roar in the woods not far away.

   Luke frowned slightly, a little worried, the old man Walker will not have another accident.

  The two are colleagues, and it is impossible for Luke to sit idly by. He put on his clothes and bear spray, and walked in the direction of the roaring bear.

  Luke only brought a pistol, no rifle or shotgun, and it was of little use if he encountered a bear.

   When he has time, he is going to the gun store to buy some powerful guns for emergencies.

  Luke didn't run over directly, but used a telescope to observe in advance. Although he had bear repellent spray, he didn't want to face the black bear.

  Because there are a large number of fir trees in the forest, the line of sight is easily blocked, and the telescope cannot see too far away. Luke can only walk a certain distance and observe with the telescope.

  After walking for about a mile, Luke saw an open space where a white car was parked, and a tent was pitched not far away, which had been damaged, and a black bear turned the contents of the tent out.

  Luke didn't see Walker, and at the same time wondered why the bear was occupying his camp and refused to leave?

  Luke picked up the binoculars and watched again. Isn't this camp Walker's?

   Anyone else camping here?

   Soon, Luke's guess was confirmed, and a woman's voice came from a distance, "Hey, you **** stinky bear, get out of my camp.

  I am not afraid of you. "

   "Roar..." A bear roar came.

   One person and one bear face each other tens of meters apart.

   Both sides are a little afraid.

   People are afraid of bears, and they are also afraid of bears.

  Bear stands up to make himself look bigger, again intimidating.

   "Hey, get out of my camp, this is my territory!" The woman shouted loudly with bear spray in her hand.

  The black bear looked at the tent, then at the woman, and ran into the depths of the woods with a bag in its mouth.

   "fuck! That's my food, you thief!"

  The woman's angry voice carried a hint of relief. Obviously, this black bear also brought great pressure and threat to her.

  After the black bear left, the woman approached a messy camp. The tents had been destroyed, items were scattered everywhere, and the food storage boxes were also destroyed.

   "Dada..." The woman faintly heard footsteps and looked up, "Who's there?"

  Luke waved his hand, "I heard the roar of the bear. I'm worried that someone might be hurt. Come here and see if you need help."

  The woman sighed, "No one can help me. The tent and supplies have been destroyed. I can't continue...stay here."

   "Did you put food with a strong smell in the tent?" Luke looked at the woman. It was a white woman in her forties. She was dressed in gray clothes and her hair was tied up, looking quite capable.

  The woman shook her head, "All the food is packaged, and I don't know why it attracts bears."

  Luke glanced at the tent, and thought of what happened to Walker last night. Both of their tents were attacked by black bears. The black bears here have become spirits. Do you know that there are delicious food in people's tents?

   Or is it man-made?

  Luke tentatively asked, "Are you also here for treasure hunting?"

  The woman showed a vigilant look, "How do you know?"

   "Guess." Luke said perfunctorily, Walker's camp was attacked, and the woman's camp was also attacked, and both of them came to hunt for treasure, so these two black bear attacks may not be accidental.

  The woman asked back, "Who are you? Are you also here for treasure hunting?"

   "No, I'm here for camping, but last night an unlucky guy was chased to my camp by a black bear. He was in the same situation as you."

   "You mean, someone is targeting treasure hunters?"

  Luke spread his hands, "I don't know."

  The woman frowned and lowered her head in thought, "It must be like this. My tent and supplies have been damaged, so I can't stay here and continue my treasure hunt. It's tantamount to being eliminated in disguise.

   What a sinister guy, I must catch him. "

   "I wish you a long way." Luke said goodbye to the woman and left.

  He didn't deliberately check the scene destroyed by the black bear. He came here to play, not to investigate the case. There is no need to take everything on himself.

   But as a colleague, he still sent a text message to Walker to remind him to be safe.

  (end of this chapter)