Chapter 7 Divergence

  Joway Gun Store.

  A Dodge Challenger car parked in front of the store, and two men got out of the car, a bald white man and a black-haired youth.

  It was David and Luke of 'The Robbery-Murder Division'.

  The two entered the gun store in tandem.

  The store is filled with various types of firearms, pistols, rifles, shotguns, sniper rifles, etc.

  Luke was a little dazzled by the variety of guns, he walked to the counter and showed his police badge, "Who's the boss?"

  A middle-aged man with a beard was wiping the rifle on the counter, "Do you have any business with me? I'm the owner of this store."

  " I'm Detective Luke, this is Detective David." Luke took a picture of the suspect Tim from his pocket, "Have you ever seen this person before?"

The boss glanced the picture, "No. never seen him before"

  Luke He took out another picture of the modified Taser gun, "Is this gun familiar?"

The boss put down the cotton cloth and glanced at it, "I have a few X26-C Taser guns in my store.

  Sir, if you guys are interested I can get you a 5% discount if you want."

  "This is not a normal taser. The voltage and magazine of the gun have been modified, so it is much more powerful than a normal taser.

  Last night, the man in the photo used this one, the gun on the picture to robb. According to him, the gun was bought from your store.

  how many modified Tasers do you have in your store, I need a list of them and a list containing names of every customers who bought such gun from you."

The boss was silent for a moment, then shook his head, "I am a gun dealer, and a legitimate business owner. There are no modified Tasers in my store, you're in the wrong place."

  Luke looked around and pointed to the camera over his head, "bring the surveillance records, I want to check them."

"Sir, I am very willing to cooperate, provided that you have a search warrant."

  David got a little impatient, and leaned closer to the counter, "Hey, if you wait for me to come in with a search warrant, it won't be as simple as checking the surveillance.

  Do you want to close the business for rectification or visit the police station? I'll let you experience it. I'll make you feel as if you're at home."

The boss was a little upset, but he was also afraid, pointing at the camera, "That's fake camera, there are so many big guns in my store, I don't need that kind of shit camera at all."

  "Then we need to talk alone." After checking the camera, David pointed to the waiter at the counter next to him, "Either let them leave, or follow me to the police station."

The boss faced the two waiters who were holding guns, "Go to the back and sort out the inventory."

  David used his finger to point to the photo of the Taser gun on the counter, "I need a list of customers who bought this gun."

  "As I said, modified Taser guns are not sold here." The boss's tone was firm.

  David picked up the rifle parts on the counter and began to assemble them, "The civilian version of the M16 semi-automatic rifle, the magazine can only hold 10 rounds, although it is a little less, but it is enough to smash your shop."

  "Are you threatening me?"

  "After I'm done assembling it, if you still hadn't said anything say goodbye to your shop."

The boss looked at Luke, "Sir, I'm being threatened here, won't you say anything?"

  Luke hesitated.

  According to the regulations of the police station, he really should stop David to prevent any more troubles.

  But reason told him not to do so.

  As a partner, even if he doesn't agree with David's investigation method, he can't argue with him in front of the person under investigation... he must support him at this moment.

  "You have so many guns in your store, it's normal for them to go off occasionally.

  We also came to help when we heard gunshots. If you're injured, I'll call 911 for you." Luke crouched down and blocked his ears,

  "This bastard is a bit loose on the head, he can do anything, wish you good luck."

  David assembled the gun, loaded the bullet, and pointed at the boss's forehead,

  "It's time!"

The boss raised his hands, "Don't shoot! I will say, I will say it all. But as long as you get out of this door, I won't admit to saying anything."

  "As long as you give us the customer list, we wouldn't care about any other bullshit."

The boss's forehead was covered with fine sweat, "There is only one modified Taser in the store, and I only sold it to him."pointing to the photo.

  "Why did you lie?"

  "I don't want to cause trouble."

  "Where did you get the modified taser from?"

  "It was put into the store by a guy nicknamed 'The Postman'."

  "Why did you sell it for him?"

  "Ordinary tasers. They sell only for one thousand dollars, and the modified Taser can sell for three thousand dollars. I just wanted to try it and see if it can be sold."

  "I want this 'Postman's' real name and contact information"

  "I don't know him, he took the initiative to find the store.

  We also made a cash deal, he's famous for gun modifications, and everyone calls him 'The Postman.'"

  "If you're going to lie or hide something..."

  "I swear to God, that's all I know."

David wiped the handle of the M16 with a cotton cloth and put it back on the counter, "I'll give you a suggestion, the surveillance still needs to be installed."

  Luke and David left the gun store.

  After getting in the car, Luke put away the pistol, leaned on the seat and let out a long breath, "You passed."

  David filled half a bottle of mineral water, "I understand this kind of person, if I didn't do this, he wouldn't have said anything."

  "You were too aggressive, and there are other ways to make him talk. I don't want to threaten a guns store owner with his own gun, it makes me feel like a fool."

  "That's was the fastest way." David After finishing speaking, he glanced at Luke again, "You have really changed."

  "People always have to mature."

  Luke, as a former Chinese criminal policeman, was very uncomfortable with this method of investigation.

  For the first time in his life, he was threatening someone within a room full of guns and ammunition.

  He had been worried that two shop assistants would suddenly appear and shoot at them with semi-automatic rifles.

  "Fuck!"

  Never go on a mission with this lunatic again.

  ...

  Luke got out of the car halfway.

  When walking, his legs were still a little weak, he was still very uncomfortable.

  Rose Bar.

  Hours of operation are from 11:00 am to 2:00 am.

  Luke entered the bar, and the hall was empty, with more waiters than customers.

  Danny, the bartender, was a little surprised, "Luke, it's the first time I've seen you at noon."

  "Me too."

  "What would you like?"

  Luke sat by the bar, "a chicken curry rice."

  "What to drink. "

  "Don't confuse me to make a mistake. If I get fired from the police station, I won't be able to take care of your business."

  "You came all the way to eat chicken curry rice?"

  Luke took out a sheet from his pocket . Put the scratch on the bar, "Cash it out before I finish lunch.

  I want cash."

  "Wow, you won $8,000!"

  "Is there a problem?"

  "No, I'm just a little surprised,I've playing this scratch lottery for years, and I have never exceeded $500 winings.

  Dude, It seems goddess of luck smiled at you."

  Luke also realized this problem. It's okay to win a lottery once or twice, but it's easy to get noticed if he won multiple times.

  Luke needs a long-term and reasonable liquidity channel.

  After the meal, Luke got the money smoothly.

  His idea got stronger.

  The $8,000 prize, Luke with only got about $7,000.

  Lottery winnings are taxable, and the higher the winning amount, the higher the tax rate.

  To be precise, what Luke needs is a long-term liquidity channel that can reasonably avoid tax...