The next morning.

Susan held a case summary meeting in the conference room.

Luke truthfully reported the situation of last night's investigation.

Susan expressed concern, "Luke, you're doing a great job. If you need a rest, I can give you a day off."

"I'm fine, I don't need to take a vacation at all." The investigation of the case has reached a critical moment, and Luke does not want to quit midway.

"If you need psychological counseling, I can help you apply."

"No, no need at all."

Susan did not force it and continued to hold meetings to discuss the case.

Luke said, "The guy we found last night is from the Skeleton Gang, and Marcus suspects that the shooting may be related to the Skeleton Gang.

Afterwards, we returned to Theodore's house, but Tris refused to open the door again. She may have been monitored and threatened by the gang."

David reminded, "I heard that the FBI is also targeting the Skeleton Gang."

The deputy team pondered for a moment, "If the Skeleton Gang is the mastermind behind the shooting, what is their purpose? Because of the huge profits on campus, don't be ridiculous. Because if you want to kill a member of the football team, there is no need to make such a big show of it." The deputy team thought.

After thinking about it,

"There is another reason for FBI agent Fanny. Fanny is nominally here to investigate campus profiteering, but does she have other tasks?

Or maybe she discovered something wrong during the investigation of campus profiteering, so she was killed and silenced.

Based on my experience, the FBI must be hiding something on this matter."

Susan said, "Marcus, are you sure about the Skeleton Gang?"

Xiao Hei replied, "I can't say for sure, but you can talk to the boss of the Skeleton Gang, maybe you can find something."

"Need support?"

"No, it's not necessary. Luke and I can go. If there are too many people, it will arouse the other party's resentment and cause unnecessary misunderstandings."

Susan looked at Luke aside, "What do you think?"

"no problem."

"Good, stay safe and wait for your good news."

…

Aboard a Ford Explorer.

Xiao Hei started talking nonsense again.

"Man, don't worry, I will protect you. I often deal with gangs. They are just a bunch of paper tigers. Just follow my eyes and act accordingly."

Luke asked, "Have you ever met the leader of the Skeleton Gang before?"

"No, but I know the other gang bosses very well, like buddies, and they respect me very much, you know.

Moreover, once you become familiar with him, I believe that as long as I meet him a few more times, the boss of the Skeleton Gang will become a good friend of mine."

"I have an idea." Luke nodded. He didn't have much contact with gangs, and this was the first time he formally dealt with gang leaders.

Xiao Hei drove to a five-story apartment.

The two checked their firearms and got out of the car to look around.

There was a large oil drum at the door of the apartment. Several black people were gathered around the oil drum, drinking beer and chatting. There were several large meat skewers and chicken wings on the oil drum.

Luke and Xiao Hei quickly attracted the attention of the black people around them.

One of the black men wearing a hood shouted, "Hey, who are you? Why are you here?"

Xiao Hei showed his police badge, "I'm Detective Marcus, and this is Detective Luke. We have an appointment with Mr. Parker."

"I know about this and can take you in." The black man wearing a hood looked at Luke and asked, "Are you armed?"

Luke showed the Glock pistol on his waist, "Any questions?"

The black man in the hood said, "If you want to get into the apartment, you have to hand over your gun."

Luke said, "Stop dreaming, no one can touch my gun."

The black man wearing a turban hummed with a rap accent, "This is the rule. No one can get in here without being searched."

Luke picked his ears with his fingers and said, "If you dare to come within one meter of me, I will kill you."

The two looked at each other, and the black man wearing a turban finally lost his battle and led Luke through the apartment door.

Xiao Hei was a little surprised and whispered, "Oh, you were so fierce just now."

Luke smiled and said, "I was just testing their attitude. We broke up at the door and it was still too late to run away."

At this time, Luke finally understood the reason why Americans were unwilling to give up their guns. He did not panic when he had a gun in his hand. He was not afraid of meeting the generals, let alone gang bosses.

After entering the apartment, Luke had been observing the surrounding situation. If a conflict really happened, he could be prepared in advance.

I took the elevator up to the fifth floor. There was a black man guarding outside the elevator. There was a black man guarding the stairs. There was a long wooden board next to it. As I continued forward, there was a black man standing guard at the door of the innermost room.

After many layers of guards, Luke and he finally met the gang leader, Pike.

This is a black man in his forties with a bald head and a gold chain around his neck. He is sitting on the sofa smoking a cigar. A black girl is standing behind him to massage his shoulders.

A tall black man was sitting on the small sofa next to him, wiping a pistol with a rag.

The black boss Pike stood up and pointed at Marcus, "Hey, you must be Marcus. I've heard of you. You're doing well in the police station.

Why do you have time to come to my place?"

Xiao Hei pointed to Luke beside him, "This is Inspector Luke. Actually, he wants to see you."

Pike took a puff of his cigar and looked Luke up and down, "I don't like you."

Luke asked, "Why?"

Pike blew out a smoke ring and said, "You are too white."

In fact, Luke likes to bask in the sun. He has a wheat complexion and his skin is not white, but it depends on who he compares with. Compared with the dark balls around him, he is definitely a 'white man'.

"I quite like you."

Pike smiled, "Why?"

Luke said, "Your bald head is a good target."

Parker smiled and touched his bald head.

The tall black man sitting on the sofa stood up and looked at Luke with a gloomy face, quite expecting to kill Luke at the command of the boss.

Luke didn't tolerate him, "Put your pistol away. If you dare to clean that broken gun again, I can't guarantee that I won't break you if I get excited."

Don’t test my patience, understand?”

Pike said with some dissatisfaction, "Detective Luke, you came to my place just to show off your power and show off your lapd's majesty? If so, then you have no choice but to leave."

"You are the one showing off your power, the guy wearing a turban at the door, and this stupid guy who keeps cleaning his gun. They all make me feel very uncomfortable."

"They have always been like this, and I am used to it. You are the first to raise objections.

I'm not targeting you, it's just that they are used to doing this.

Since I let you in, I have already expressed my sincerity." Pike made a gesture, and the tall black man put away his gun.

Luke showed a satisfied expression, "OK, I'm not a petty person, let this matter be over. Let's talk about business."

"Sit down and talk." Pike pointed to the sofa opposite, "What would you like to drink? I have everything here."

Luke waved his hand, "No need."

Xiao Hei replied, "Beer."

Luke "..."

Pike smiled and said to the black girl beside him, "Bring Detective Marcus a bottle of beer."

Soon, the black girl twisted her plump hips and handed Xiao Hei a glass of beer.

"Thank you." Xiao Hei opened the bottle cap, took a big sip, and smiled at Parker, "It tastes good, I like this taste too."

Pike also raised the beer bottle to signal, and then asked Luke beside him, "Inspector Luke, what do you want to talk to me about?"

Luke asked, "What do you want me to talk to you about?"

Pike corrected, "It was you who wanted to see me."

"You also want to get information from me, don't you? Otherwise, there is no need for you to see us."

Pike curled his lips, "You hurt my little brother."

"I thought you were going to pretend you didn't know about this?"

"I want a reason?"

"He shot first. What would you do if it were you? Is this a good enough reason?"

Pike nodded, "You can tell me why you came."

"I'm here to save you."

Pike laughed, "Haha, are you kidding? Who do you think can hurt me?" Pike pointed at the stupid black man and the men outside the house, "Will I need a policeman to save me?"

Luke looked serious, "If you kill someone from the FBI, they won't let you go."

"Don't frame me. I'm not a fool. It's impossible for me to kill the FBI."

"That's the truth, and the FBI is already investigating you. The best way for you to save yourself now is to cooperate with the police. Only lapd can protect you now. Otherwise, once you fall into the hands of the FBI, everything in this apartment will not be safe."

Now it belongs to you."
To be continued...