Chapter XXII
After leaving the Hilton, Paul did not go to the 'Green Leprechaun' nightclub at 117A Black Street.
He already knew that it was a nightclub, and he also knew that the nightclub had an underworld background.
But he didn't know which gang it was and how powerful it was.
After all, in the past three years, he has been in An'an to share local real estate brokers.
So, he's going to another place to get to the bottom of the nightclub thoroughly.
Then make a plan.
As he walked, he set the tone for Gu Yi's business.
This matter cannot be bloody.
Based on Paul's observation of the ancient one, combined with the plot in the movie, Paul judged that the ancient one's view of good and evil should be above average.
The duty of the Supreme Mage is to protect the world from the magic realm, and as for all kinds of wars and crises within the world, the Ancient One will never be unfair.
However, when waiting for the green light, he happened to meet an old woman, and Gu Yi should still reach out to help her.
This is the upper-middle view of good and evil.
Similarly, although the Ancient One was anxious to get the house on Black Street, he probably didn't want to see Paul directly cut the throats of everyone in the nightclub.
This will not only leave the impression of brutality and inhumanity on the ancient one, but also attract the New York Serious Crime Team to freeze the property and not sell it until the case is solved.
This is clearly not the right way to open.
All roads lead to Rome, and there was no need for Paul to choose a path that would disgust the ancients.
The method used should conform to the ancient concept of good and evil.
After all, it is important to establish a good long-term relationship with the Ancient One.
For thousands of years, there will always be a place where the Supreme Mage needs help.
This is the biggest gain of this business!
Therefore, you can't do a one-size-fits-all deal.
It is necessary to use a reasonable and legal, at least peaceful and orderly way, so that the owner of the house can sell the house automatically and voluntarily.
In this way, Paul was able to buy the house reasonably and legally, once and for all.
Moreover, it is necessary to make sure that no enemies or the police or the Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau come to the door to find trouble.
As he pondered, Paul had arrived at his destination.
New York Officers' Club.
There are such officer clubs in large military bases and large cities in the United States, which are exclusively for officers above the rank of lieutenant.
Inside it was similar to a bar, and in addition to the officers of all ranks and their families, there were many girls who were invited to sing.
Although Paul has retired, many military benefits are still available.
For example, the subway is free, and the long-distance bus is half price.
As well as free access to officers' clubs everywhere.
Before Paul retired, he would go to the local officers' club almost every other day, just to have a drink, brag with the other officers, and check the quality of the sheets with his sister.
There are fewer after retirement, but they are also regulars.
It's just that today, he came here for another purpose.
When the doorman saw Paul, he didn't check his military ID and just let him out.
"Thank you, Merry Christmas." Paul took a cigar from his bosom and handed it to the doorman, "Is there a lot of people inside?" ”
"What do you think?" The doorman crooked his mouth and laughed, "It's Christmas." ”
Sure enough, as soon as Paul walked into the lobby, he no longer felt the cold of winter.
Inside... It's all people!!
You know, it's only 4 p.m.
Today is Christmas, and this holiday will also come to the officers' club, apparently single dogs without families.
So, the atmosphere inside is pretty crazy.
I'm afraid it's even crazier at night.
When the people in military uniforms saw Paul, they immediately greeted him.
"Oh, Paul. Tibbetts. ”
"War heroes are here again."
"What a war hero, people are now big bosses."
"Yes, big boss, do you want to express it today?"
"Got it, got it." Paul came to the bar and shouted to the bartender, "Mine for the next round." ”
The cheers exploded instantly.
With Paul's current financial resources, there is still capital to show off his wealth.
"To our war heroes!!"
"I wish him a prosperous vision!!
"May he never !! down"
As the blessings rang out, Paul raised his glass and nodded, and drank it all along with everyone.
After exchanging a few more pleasantries with this and that, Paul began to look for a target.
He is not the only officer who has retired from the army, and he is not the only officer who often comes here after being discharged from the army.
It's just that he is the only officer who chooses to do business after retiring from the army.
The rest went to work that had a little bit to do with being a soldier.
For example, the security captain of a big boss, such as a private detective.
For example...
The police!
There are many soldiers who turn into police officers, and Paul is not looking for any specific one, just any one.
But after glancing around, he found the most suitable one.
The man was dressed in civilian clothes, sitting in the booth in the corner, holding a beer, looking at the resident singer on the stage with squinting eyes, and whistling from time to time.
Paul immediately asked the bartender for two glasses of whiskey and walked over to the man.
"Hey, Officer Wesley."
Wesley. Turner looked up and saw Paul, immediately got up and hugged Paul, and patted the seat next to him for Paul to sit down.
"I saw you just now, and I thought you would go directly to the stage to tease the girl, come and sit down, thank you for the wine."
"Well said." Paul sat down next to Wesley and clinked glasses with him.
Wesley. Turner and Paul used to be in the same flying squadron, except that Paul flew bombers and Wesley flew fighters.
Although it is not as good as Paul's legendary record, it can be regarded as outstanding.
After the war, he chose to retire from the army for the same reasons as Paul, and entered the New York Police Department, where he became a police detective for three years.
In the army, he was a very good-tempered man with Paul.
"How's it going, has Inspector Risen yet?" Paul asked.
"Work hard next year to catch a few more drug traffickers and smugglers, and there should be hope for the year after next." Wesley said proudly, "I can't afford to disgrace our squadron." ”
"Ha, well said, cheers."
The two took another sip.
"What about you? Seeing that you just came in and invited everyone to drink for a round, the house should sell well, right? ”
"Well, I shouldn't have lost the face of our squadron." Paul shook his head, "It's just busy, I still have to work for Christmas." ”
"Ha, I know you have something to ask me to help with" Wesley understands Paul's character, and if he hasn't flirted with his sister after coming to the club for three minutes, there must be something serious, "Let's not be polite." ”
"If I'm not mistaken, you were in charge of Black Street when you were a uniformed police officer, right?"
"yes, hey, no bragging, I used to be on Black Street with just one shot per person..."
"Alright, alright, you've blown it before." Paul interrupted Wesley's bragging, "Are you still familiar with that slice?" ”
"Pretty familiar." Wesley lowered his voice, "I've got several targets in that area. ”
"Great, I wanted to ask you about a place, the 'Green Elf' nightclub."
As soon as he heard the name, Wesley immediately burst out laughing: "You house seller, what are you doing inquiring about the gang's lair?" ”
"There are customers who have taken a fancy to the nest and want to buy it."
"Then you quickly persuade the customer to pack up and go home." Wesley was a little more serious, "Go home while he still has his life." ”
Paul kept a faint smile: "You better tell me about the place first." ”
"Well, to put it simply, that's the old nest of the Xie Lan family."
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