Chapter 111 Rules are meant to be trampled
West Los Angeles, Arter Mountain Shooting Range.
With the brand new AR-15 on his shoulder, Hawke took aim slightly and pulled the trigger. The bullet casing jumped out of the semi-automatic rifle. The bullets kept flying out of the muzzle and hit the static gun target fifty meters away.
The magazine was quickly emptied.
Hoke removed the empty magazine, took off the sound-isolating headset, and asked Erica, who also took off the headset: "How was the result?"
Erica raised her thumb at him: "Full of rings!"
Hoke loaded the bullet into the magazine: "I went back to Wyoming some time ago and tried it in the mountains. I only fired five shots. Four coyotes died.”
“I heard that Wyoming is a sparsely populated area and overrun with wild animals. "Erica put on the headset, loaded the magazine of her AR, and came to the target: "Is your ranch being harassed? I can help you solve the problem."
She. He raised the gun, put the butt against his shoulder, and emptied the magazine faster than Hawk.
Hoke looked at the electronic scorer, waited for Erica to take off the headset, and said: "Full ring, the time is two seconds shorter than mine."
Erica put down the gun and saw no one around, and said softly: "I prefer hunting living animals to standing still."
"It's a pity that you can't help my ranch." Hawke knew very well the purpose of Erica's words and said directly: "The last time I went back, I just bought back the small ranch that was taken away by the bank after my parents died, and entrusted it to an agency to manage it. Reason."
Erica picked up the new magazine, loaded it on the gun, and smiled at Hawke: "It doesn't matter, as long as you can hunt."
Hoke continued: "It is said that it is nearby. There are brown bears in the mountains.”
Erica was very interested: “I’ll try to find a way to get a hunting quota.”
The gunfire rang out again.
Towards noon, the two of them fired more than 100 rounds each.
Erica packed up the firearms and said to Hawke: "You have been so busy recently and have no time to practice shooting. Your shooting speed is obviously not as fast as mine."
Hoke agreed: "Practice often. Only in this way can we maintain the feeling."
Erica suggested: "If your time allows, let's come over and practice shooting with you two or three times a week. It's really fun."
"Okay." Hawke responded: "I just made a big order. I'm treating you to lunch. What do you want to eat?"
Erica said: "I have to go to the district attorney's office in the afternoon. It's simple. Let’s eat something.”
The two went back to change out of their training clothes, drove to a nearby Mexican restaurant, ordered some food, and chatted while eating.
Erica said: "I haven't thanked you for the computer repairman case last time, which made me shine again."
"You're welcome, we help each other." Huo Ke said hello in advance: "For my publicity needs, you also set aside time for him to accept media interviews."
Thinking of the hottest entertainment news in Los Angeles in the past month, Erica couldn't help lowering her voice and said: "How did you come up with such a public relations method? I was shocked when you asked Brian to convey that the maintenance man was going to surrender. Okay, the media publicity is OK How can it be like this?"
Hoke roughly said: "The situation between the two parties is so bad that they can only find another way and think of some special methods."
"The effect is very good, that Ellie. Sen is one of the hottest singers this month. Rika couldn't help but laugh: "Bryan was full of praise for you, saying that you are the only one in Los Angeles who can hype up a super scandal to a high point."
She leaned a little closer and looked. He was very close to Hawke when he came up, and he seemed to be sharing secrets when he spoke. Secret: "He knew I would definitely tell you, and deliberately used this method to build relationships so that you could help him do things."
Hoke also came closer: "It's okay, when he comes to the door, I will ask for a Large amount, at least seven digits”
Erica started to push again: "This is just right, we will have funds to go out for wilderness hunting."
"Wilderness hunting still has to wait until the threat of the mule gang is eliminated." Hawke said naturally The topic turned to the Mule Gang: "Is the LAPD operation going well?"
Erica couldn't go into details, but could only give a general summary: "Three large strongholds and five small bulk cargo locations were cleaned. , caught There are dozens of people, but the Mexican trafficker gangs are difficult to deal with and are particularly fierce. Several colleagues were injured during the operation."
She stepped back, picked up the cup and took a sip of water, and continued: "Los Angeles. There are too many Mexicans in Southern California. It is difficult to dig them out completely."
Hoke nodded slightly and said: "I may have a clue here, but I am not sure yet."
Hearing this, Erica reminded: "You are in business, don't get involved with the Mule Gang. This is the job of the LAPD."
"In the last yacht incident, we and the Mule Gang have already They are mortal enemies." Hawke said firmly: "Take them as far as possible. Only if we get out of Los Angeles will we be safe."
He told Erica about Campos in general, and then showed Erica the photo: "Check him out."
Erica. I took a photo, sent a MMS, and then made a phone call.
At the end of the lunch, the phone call came back. After Erica answered it, she said to Hawke: "The situation is all true. There have been many similar incidents in Mexico, and there are also There was a vicious incident in which a mayor who advocated anti-drugs was shot to death by drug dealers. ”
Hawke reminded: "You also have to be careful."
"I am very careful." Erica added: "Practice every week to maintain the feel."
Hawk went Bill, please.
The two came out of the restaurant, Erica got into Hawke's car and returned to the shooting range to pick up the car.
During the period, she said: "This is the clue you found. Our first consideration is not to report it to the superior, but how to do it in your interests."
Hawke said: "Our interests."
"Yes, our interests." Erica felt particularly comfortable: "I won't report this matter to the superiors for now. I will wait for the exact news from you. You are not Are you good at operations? You can think about what we can do to benefit if we really find clues."
"I have to think about it." Hawke fully agreed.
As for the life and death of the Mexicans, Erica doesn't care much.
She only cares about Hawke: "Don't come forward, don't go to that parking lot."
Hawke could tell that she meant well and said: "Campos is an expert in this field. If I go, it will only cause trouble."
The family education Erica received allows her to know how to mobilize people's enthusiasm: "Tell Campos that if he really gets something, the LAPD will help him solve his identity problem."
The two went back to the shooting range to get the gun bags containing the long guns, then got in their cars and left.
On the way back, Hawke remembered the call from Caroline yesterday, informing the accountant to transfer money to Miss Me's bank account.
Miss Me quickly called to express her gratitude.
Hawke entered East Hollywood when a call came from Bryan Ferguson.
He asked: "Do you have time? Come out for a drink."
Hoke asked: "Where, the name of the bar."
"Covina." Brian gave an address: "Citrus Bar."
The place was a bit far away. Hawke said: "You are in the southeasternmost part. You can't come to West Los Angeles?"
Brian had his own considerations: "Come and see the small rural town where I live."
Hoke walked east along Santa Monica Boulevard, turned onto the St. Bernard Expressway, and continued east. After leaving the city limits of Los Angeles, we came to the small town in the easternmost part of Los Angeles County.
Covina is famous for its citrus industry.
Citrus Bar is located on the broadest main street in town. There is a huge citrus sign on the roof, which is particularly conspicuous.
Hoke parked the car and entered the bar door.
It was mid-afternoon and there were not many people in the hotel. He immediately saw Brian sitting in front of the bar. He went over to pull out the high chair and sat next to him.
Brian asked: "What would you like to drink?"
The middle-aged bartender automatically interrupted: "How about trying the citrus wine? It is purely handmade and is a specialty of the citrus bar. You must have tasted it before Will be impressed.”
“Have a drink. "Hoke took the wine brought by the bartender, looked at the orange liquid, took a sip, and politely praised: "It's great, the flavor is unique."
Brian said, "This is it. Wine is more like a dessert drink, brewed with too much sugar.”
The middle-aged bartender was dissatisfied: "Do you have to hit me every time?"
Hoke said: "This guy is used to this."
The middle-aged bartender smiled and went elsewhere place.
Hoke picked up the wine glass and asked: "Why did you suddenly invite me over for a drink?"
Brian clinked his glass with him: "In the past few days, I have been reviewing your entire operation process. The more I think about it, the more amazed I am. I have never seen this kind of operation in my life.”
"There's no need to say nice things." Hawke said simply and directly: "You want me to help you settle your mess. I have nothing to say. Just pay for it." Brian took a sip of wine and said, "I'll help you chase Erica. She It’s very difficult to deal with. No one has ever managed her in so many years.”
Hoke shook his head: “No, I can handle it.” "
Brian smiled: "Maybe I can't help you, but it's easy to destroy it."
Hoke sneered: "Would you do that? All the early investment in me was in vain! Man, think about it, is it worth it after you have done so many bad things with me?”
"A whole month, a whole month!" Brian raised a finger and emphasized: "I followed you all the time, and even filmed a pornographic film, so I just had to pay to go to work."
Hoke patted him on the shoulder: "Okay, man, tell me why you are looking for me."
Neither of them were fuel-efficient. Brian said: "After drinking, let's go out for a walk."
After drinking a glass of wine, Hawke followed Brian out of the bar without driving. Walking along the main road of the town to the north, you soon reached the highest hillside in the center of the town.
Standing on a high place and overlooking the entire town, Brian said: "This kind of small town is far away from the hustle and bustle of big cities and is particularly quiet. The biggest feature of Covina is the citrus plantations and supporting processing industries. Here More like Orange County than Orange County.”
There are oranges planted in the small square. By September, the oranges have grown up.
Hoke asked knowingly: "Are you going to invest in the citrus industry?"
"I'm not interested in doing business." Brian stopped in front of an orange tree, picked off a leaf, and placed it on the He sniffed in front of his nose and said: "Next year, this town will be When my long term is over, I plan to run for office."
He looked at Hawke: "How about you, are you interested in coming to help me then?"
Hoke didn't answer and jumped up. Standing on the steps on the side, you can look at the whole city from a high place.
The houses here are all single-family, and the tallest building is the church.
He asked: "With your family's resources, why did you choose this place?"
Brian also jumped up the steps and stood side by side with Hawke: "A big family has many resources. Resources cannot be wasted in vain. Those who are incompetent will take the dividends and stand aside. To get resource support, you have to prove that you have such ability."
He smiled: "You don't have to prove how smart you are, but you have to show them that you are not a fool."
Hawke asked seriously: "No resources at all?"
Brian said: "Of course there will be some, but don't expect too much. I lived too freely before, so I can't expect them to invest too much in me."
He gave an example : "Erica has proven her ability and will definitely be promoted again this year to the 22-year-old sergeant."
Hoke knew very well that Erica had a good relationship with Brian and deliberately said: "This is She took her life on the yacht "
Brian pointed at the town: "I also have to prove that I am not a fool who only knows how to eat, drink and have fun, so that I can get more resources."
Some words, Hawke needs to say it first: "Brian, we just worked together a month ago. You know my style of doing things. If you want to do things according to the rules, I suggest you not to come to me, otherwise we will not be able to cooperate."
"Rules? Aren't the rules used to restrain the poor, and the rich trample on them?" Brian laughed: "In these years of American elections, apart from direct physical attacks, there are no rules in other aspects."< br>
Hoke said: "It will be more excessive than what is happening now, and there will be no bottom line."
Brian did not hesitate: "As long as there is no physical attack, I don't care about anything else."< br>
Hoke said: "One more suggestion, take care of yourself, don't do it for everyone, even if you do it, you have to finish it well, it's not worth it."
"No problem." Brian said: "To be a Hollywood female star, as long as the money is in place, everything else is not a problem. They are very strict with their words. When talking about the process of becoming a Hollywood star, they will always say that they have worked hard and never say that the place of struggle is not on the set."< br>
Hawke said deliberately: "Since it is due next year, my friend, you still have enough time to raise money, and I will charge a very expensive fee."
Brian jumped down the steps: "Let's go back and drink. I’ll take you to a good place at night.”
Hoke asked: “Where?”< br>
“There is a club in the nearby city of El Monte.” Brian said as he walked: “There are several Dita Von Teese imitators who will perform there tonight.”
Hoke became interested: "That Tita who is known as the Striptease Queen?"
Brian said: "Yes, it's her... No, it's some actresses who imitated her. Although their names are not as big as Dita's, they have better looks and figures."
The two were eating in Covina After dinner, we drove to a much larger town to the west, bought tickets and entered the club.
There are many people here, many of them women, and they all look serious, as if they are enjoying an art performance.
Tonight, two actresses appeared on stage and performed feather dance and champagne bath respectively.
The former is secretive, that's all.
The latter has a lot to see.
The actress with a very good figure is taking a bath in a fully transparent champagne glass-shaped crystal bathtub with a raised height.
Sitting in the box, Brian whispered: "For only $10,000, you can take one of them away."
Hoke said: "Just take a look, I'm not interested in public goods, AIDS is too widespread." He deliberately asked Brian: "Man, you don't know how to mend it. Do you often use public facilities? I strongly recommend that you get a physical examination. It seems that someone in Hollywood is hiding the fact that he has AIDS. I haven't found out who it is."
"Are you kidding me?" Ryan was inexplicably flustered. He originally wanted to pay to take one back, but now he has no interest in it.
Although Hawke meant to scare people, he was not talking nonsense: "Go and make an appointment for a physical examination, and you will feel at ease. If you don't do it, will you be able to eat and sleep in the future?"
Brian dug out He won't be able to sleep tonight if he takes out his cell phone to send text messages, let alone the future.
At the end of the show, Hawke said goodbye to Brian and drove back to Los Angeles.
Brian was restless, called a 24-hour hospital, and drove overnight to Irvine, Orange County.
When the blood was drawn for the physical examination, Brian scolded Hawke ten thousand times in his mind.
This bastard always likes to hit him.
But for some reason, Brian found this kind of relationship quite interesting.
Fake! He gave himself a slap and became addicted to PUA, right?
On the other side, Hawke drove back to East Hollywood. The car was parked on the side of Fountain Street, also restless.
Although it sounds nice, the dance I just watched was obviously designed by a professional LSP and performed by seizing on the weaknesses of men.
Plus the actresses are in great shape.
Hoke looked at the time, took out his phone and sent a text message.
"Tonight, your home."
After waiting for a while, Megan Taylor wrote back: "You come to the Fox Tower and wait for me."
Hoke launched The car entered Beverly Hills and came to the side entrance of the Fox Building.
It's not very eye-catching here, far away from the parking lot and the exit of the underground parking lot.
Shortly after 11:30, Megan Taylor came out of the building, looked around slightly, came to the Mondeo, opened the door and got in the passenger seat.
Hoke drove straight to Westwood District, turned onto West Olympic Avenue, and entered Megan's house.
As soon as the electric door closed, his hand fell on Megan’s leg.
The two kissed wildly in the car.
But the space in the car is limited, and Hawke and Megan are both very tall, so they can't move at all.
Megan pushed Hawke away slightly, gasped and asked, "Are you so excited?"
Hoke pulled her out of the car, entered the room, closed the curtains, and said, "This morning I was stimulated by others. I had a social event in the evening and went to see him again. After a performance, her whole body was on fire."
Meghan was curious: "What kind of performance?"
"It looked very artistic. , actually quite seductive." Hawke pulled all the curtains.
He turned back to find the music playing and Meghan opening the buttons on her slim suit.
In the exciting music, Megan showed off her dancing skills.
Hoke found that the performance in the club was far inferior to this moment.
Tonight, Meghan worked particularly hard and took the initiative.
From a physical point of view, the two of them fit together so well.
(End of this chapter)