Chapter 503 Farewell to Los Angeles
The result now is that Jack has caught the eye of some people. Some federal departments with authority have investigated his information. With this record, this age, single and unmarried, he is still a man. Orphan, carefree, just... ahem, in short, a perfect (undercover) seedling.
Although Rossi didn't say what he said clearly, everyone probably understood it, and BAU's response strategy was also very simple, making Jack "famous".
Although FBI field agents in criminal investigation are the most dangerous (far more than those in counter-terrorism), they have high incomes and great reputations, and they never need to remain anonymous.
Including the BAU, in fact, except for the special operations team that Rossi now leads, most of the FBI agents responsible for criminal cases, especially those responsible for major cases, have a very high chance of appearing on the scene. .
Many agents are also very eager to be famous, because this usually means that even if they leave the FBI, there will be those large corporate groups waving a lot of money to hire them to take on positions such as security consultants.
Or, like Rosie, you can become a well-known writer by writing memoirs and be regarded as an idol by many middle-aged and elderly women. If you are really not good at writing, you can still make a lot of money by hiring a ghostwriter.
Of course Rosie's idea is more advanced, and easier for Jack, who is reluctant to face the public, to accept it, which is to "debut" as a detective writer.
Some people just bully Jack for his lack of fame and social status. Rossi personally recommended his debut novel to his publisher, and it received surprisingly good reviews.
In this country, being rich does not necessarily mean you can squeeze into the upper class, but being a best-selling author and an excellent police detective is another story. If these two elements are not enough , then add one that is handsome enough.
With fame, social status, and the ability to match it, even if Jack himself wants to leave the FBI, his superiors will try their best to retain him.
Jack on the side was filled with dark clues and quickly interrupted, "What does this have to do with me going to New York?"
Rosie looked at him with a fool's expression, "You know 'Penguin Random House', 'HarperCollins', 'West Where are the headquarters of publishers such as Mon & Schuster and Scholar? "
"New York." As a quasi-writer, Jack still had this common sense, but he was still a little suspicious. I feel that there is a high level of deception in Rossi's words.
Rosie waved her hand and told the others to disperse first, and took Jack back to her office.
"Well, an old friend of mine is about to be transferred to the Assistant Director of CCI (FBI Criminal Investigation Division) in New York. She has an idea similar to mine and is planning to pilot a project about the FBI and local police. Cooperate with the bureau and try to carry out joint operations."
Jack raised his eyebrows and waited for him to continue. This time it seemed a bit more reliable.
Rosie cleared her throat, picked up the black tea on the table and took a sip, "She currently lacks a capable person. Ask me for help. It's like everyone gets what they need. You need some reputation, but it's not suitable to take it with you. Our entire team is in the limelight.
So the result of our discussion is that you will be responsible for this project alone. Of course, the case will be chosen by her, and you don't have to worry about federal involvement in local issues. Firstly, it is New York. Secondly, it is New York. She has a very close relationship with the NYPD and the state and city government. "She?" Jack was very sensitive to this "She" and asked tentatively, "Little muffin?" >
"Ahem!" Rosie almost choked, "It's not Evelyn, her name is Dana Moger. If you mention that again, just prepare to stay in New York for the rest of your life."
"So she is Xiao"
"Xiao Boo." Rosie woke up in time, and suddenly became angry, "Jack!"
This old guy really has friends all over the FBI. You have to know the whole bureau. There are only a few female senior executives in total, could it be possible that they all became his little desserts? Why don't we just recognize this teacher? From now on, the teacher will be unreliable and the teachers and wives will protect him.
Jack rubbed his face nonchalantly, as if nothing happened just now, "I'm just a senior agent, responsible for a project alone, are you sure?" "You will have a separate office, whether it is The technical logistics department of the New York headquarters, the NYPD detectives or the researchers from the CSI New York Laboratory are all obliged to cooperate with you in the investigation of the case. What else are you dissatisfied with? ”
Roxi angrily returned to his seat behind his desk, tapping the knuckles of his right hand on the table, sullenly putting on the airs of a leader, and trying to regain his respect.
It sounds really good. Jack admits that he is attracted. He is not completely devoid of ideals. The boring and sultry fame strategy designed by Rossi is already to his liking.
Thinking about it, I will be able to hide in New York alone for at least a year or two. I won’t have to worry about being caught between Hannah and Jiejie. I can fly to see whoever I think of on weekends. It seems that , maybe, maybe, you can try it?
But he always felt that there was some pitfall in this matter that he couldn't see for the time being. Although Rossi had always been nice to him, he was too proactive this time, but that's all. Yes, I definitely have to go, but.
"My house has just started to be rebuilt, and the insurance company refused to compensate me for the loss because of the exemption clause for terrorist attacks. The New York office is in Manhattan. I heard that there is a 24-hour traffic jam there, and renting a house in the surrounding area is extremely expensive."
Seeing that the boy was still chattering, Rossi impatiently opened the drawer and threw a bunch of keys to him.
“This is a penthouse I used to buy in the SOHO district of Manhattan, and you can have it until the day you leave New York.”
“You win, I’m fine with it "Jack took the key away smoothly.
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The person in the BAU who is most reluctant to let Jack leave is Garcia. Yes, she is even more reluctant to let Jack go than Jiejie.
When I think that from now on, the refrigerator in the big office will be empty, and there will no longer be a routine dinner party after each case, I will only be able to squat in front of the computer every day and have to deal with the bagged garbage again. Food as a companion.
Garcia felt as if her heart was being cut open bit by bit with a blunt knife, and tears could not help but flow down the corners of her mouth.
"Okay, okay, as long as I'm not too busy, I will come back to LA to see you every month."
Jack struggled to pry open the eldest sister's chubby hand. Just now The bear hug from her was so tight that he could hear the protest from his ribs.
"Remember to miss us MUA!" Garcia forcefully left a pink-blue lip mark on his face.
Tonight everyone held a small farewell party at Brother Wolfe's farm. It was said to be a small farewell party, and everyone who was supposed to come came.
All members of the BAU, including Zoe, Maureen, Hannah, Mr. and Mrs. Hunter, Isabel and a certain retired CIA officer, Joe Mason, and friends from the LAPD, including Superintendent Gray, all arrived. Of course there is also a certain beautiful host and Red's starlet girlfriend.
John came to Jack and handed over a business card, "This is my cousin, a detective story writer. I heard that you are going to New York and I really want to get to know you.
< br>Although he is a nasty guy, but considering that your book is about to be published, I think as a peer, he may be helpful to you, at least to bring you into their circle.”
Jack took the business card and saw that Rick Cassel was... uh... not very surprising.
Another thing that struck him as strange was the very different moods of the two girls around him recently.
Jiejie is relatively normal. As the day of separation approaches, even though Jack is by her side almost every day, his gloomy little expression makes people feel distressed.
In contrast, Hannah was too abnormal. She looked careless every day. Not to mention saying goodbye, she even took the initiative to help him pack his luggage.
With a question mark in his eyes, Jack drove to New York in a Pontiac Firebird that was a parting gift from his friends and had been modified again with bulletproof doors and bulletproof glass. journey.
(End of this chapter)