Chapter 338: Trip to Las Vegas
Less than two days after returning to Los Angeles, it was the weekend. Jack took advantage of the holiday to go to Las Vegas alone, where a "Star Trek" movie was going on. Commemorative special exhibition.
As a former American TV series fan, pseudo-science fiction fan, and glue guy, but now he had a little money in his pocket, he wanted to come to the special exhibition to see if there were any gadgets worth collecting.
For example, the model of the Federation Starship Enterprise, or the Enterprise, or even Voyager, Discovery, or Deep Space Nine.
Of course, if he could collect them all at once, Jack wouldn't mind making room in his study and putting up two cabinets to display them all.
Hannah originally planned to follow, but her promotion notice arrived. Less than half a year after she became a Special Agent, she was upgraded to a Senior Special Agent.
Hannah had to stay. In addition to accepting congratulations from colleagues and bosses, Mr. and Mrs. Anderson also held a family dinner specially for her.
Jack was reluctant to attend family gatherings like this. He shuddered at the thought of having to face Zoe and Hannah's families at the same time.
Jiejie was not in Los Angeles either, and flew to Silver Spring to see her parents. Rhett was very interested, but unfortunately there was a lecture at the University of California that required him to attend. In the end, Jack had to drive the Firebird alone and came to this world. Well-known gambling city.
Los Angeles is very close to Las Vegas. Jack set off at 5pm and arrived at the booked hotel at around 9pm.
The hotel industry in Las Vegas serves casinos, and it is approaching the off-season for tourism. Suite prices are ridiculously low. Even at the more luxurious Linnick Hotel, the price of a basic suite for one night is less than $200. .
Jack gave the front desk a tip of 20 dollars, and the ordinary suite was upgraded to a deluxe suite. Rhett taught him this little trick.
Before Rhett was banned from all Las Vegas casinos, he was a frequent visitor here. He had no gambling addiction, but he liked counting cards.
Of course, this trick is common in the hotel industry across the United States, but the success rate is higher in casinos during the off-season.
Jack had no interest in gambling. He strolled around the casino in the hotel and admired the beautiful figures of the bunny girls. Then he turned around and strolled into an Italian restaurant called "Vintner Grill".
His taste for French food is average, and of course it may be due to Rossi's influence. When dining out, if he cannot find a more authentic Chinese restaurant, he usually chooses Italian food.
It’s the first time you ask a girl out for dinner. When you don’t know her taste, choosing an Italian restaurant with a good reputation is a less likely choice to make a mistake.
Yes, before he went to Las Vegas, he made an appointment with the FBI agent who looked exactly like the Scarlet Witch in the previous Marvel movie.
Unlike the BAU who ran away after handling a case and leaving the finishing work to the local police station, Jane Banner stayed in Wyoming for nearly two months and only recently returned to La. Vegas office.
It's not that Jack really thought about her. When he originally planned to travel, he called Jane in front of Hannah and made an appointment for today's dinner.
After all, they had caused such a big trouble in Wind River Valley. Without Jane Banner's cooperation, they would have spent a lot more effort.
It is natural to treat someone to a meal and talk to express gratitude. By the way, it can also let the main person in charge know the outcome of the case. Of course, Jack mainly wants to know if there is anyone behind the scenes. .
Without keeping anyone waiting, Jane Banner made a shining appearance in a burgundy evening dress, escorted by eyes all the way. "Amazing." Jack praised without hesitation.
When Jane was in Wyoming, she wanted to wrap herself up like a bear. The close-fitting evening dress showed off her beautiful figure to the fullest.
Her long dark brown hair was pulled into an elegant bun, and her beautiful legs were looming in the slit skirt. Jack tried hard to look directly into her blue, gem-like eyes.
Because the heart-shaped hollow chest design of this dress is so eye-catching.
"Actually, I should be the one to treat you to dinner today. As you expected, I will be promoted as soon as I return to Vegas." As soon as the two of them sat down, Jane couldn't wait. Shared his joy.
"So, what should I call you now?" Jack dismissed the waiter and opened the champagne himself as a congratulation.
"Still a Special Agent for the time being." Jane blinked. She only wore light makeup today and no false eyelashes, but her big eyes were swaying, making her look a little more playful and cute.
If this girl ignores her figure and just looks at her face, she is not the type to be stunning at first glance, but she is absolutely attractive.
Perhaps it was beautiful and delicious, for both parties, the meal was a feast for the guests and the host. Even when it was about to end, there was a sudden storm, lightning and thunder outside, but it could not ruin the relationship between the two parties. Good mood.
Jane gave an overview of her experience in the Wind River Valley over the past two months. As expected, whether it was the state government, the federal government, or even the BIA, a department with the name "Bureau of Indian Affairs", They are all trying to keep a low profile on this case.
There is no task force, no "SCIS" (Special Field Investigation Team), or even police support from other places. An FBI trainee agent and a tribal police department with less than ten people have handled it. Two major cases with a total of more than 20 victims.
During the low conversation between the two, Jane was filled with admiration for Jack. She looked at him with eyes that were so sticky that they were about to get stringy. Just when she took the initiative to ask someone to take her back to her residence. At that moment, there was a sudden thunder outside, and the surrounding area was instantly plunged into darkness.
"What happened?" Jane subconsciously grabbed Jack's right hand. The whispers of the surrounding customers changed from the exclamations of several ladies to loud inquiries from male customers.
Jack glanced out the window. The same was true for the splendid casinos and hotels outside. The whole street was plunged into darkness, which made people feel nervous, as if the end was coming.
Soon, a light came on, and the restaurant manager holding an emergency light hurried to the middle and called the waiters to bring lit candles.
According to the restaurant manager, it seems that a large substation was struck by lightning, causing a chain reaction. Now not only Las Vegas, but also most of Nevada has been plunged into darkness.
The restaurant was equipped with an emergency generator, and part of the power supply was quickly restored. Soon, the lights in most of the buildings outside were turned on again.
However, it was obvious that the emergency generator was not enough to support the decorative lights and street lights on the building's exterior walls. The streets still seemed extremely dark, but some police cars with flashing lights arrived nearby almost immediately.
My book shouldn’t stop anyone from making money, right? I had asked for leave in advance, but several trainees came out and said that I was a eunuch and that I was really sick.
(End of this chapter)