American Tax Officer

"Rest assured, Director David, I will do my utmost for the tax revenue at the Western Suburb Branch!"

Lewis also patted his chest on the spot to show his loyalty.

"Fine, let's settle on that, I still have a lot of work to do."

"Goodbye, Director David."

"Wahaha..."

After hanging up the phone, Lewis laughed like a madman, looking up to the sky.

His wife, Debra, was also shocked by this manic laughter. She immediately came out and asked, bewildered, "What's the matter, Lewis?"

"Debra, I've got good news for you, we can move out!"

"Move out? To where?"

"How about Los Angeles!"

"What, are you serious?"

Debra covered her mouth, her face full of disbelief.

"Of course, it's true. Previously, at the Lake District Sub-Bureau, I worked with an inspector named David. He's now the chief of the Los Angeles West Suburb Branch and he's promoting me to be a Tax Investigator!"

"What, a Tax Investigator!"

Debra, already shocked, was startled again at the news of her husband's promotion.

"Debra, haven't you always hated everything about this city? The safety in Los Angeles is much better, and the climate is pleasant, plus there are beautiful beaches, heh heh..."

"That's wonderful, Lewis!"

Debra rushed over and hugged Lewis, and the two embraced and celebrated.

...

Washington D.C., Four Seasons Hotel.

Having dealt with the selection of a Tax Investigator, David began to ponder the candidates for the deputy chief.

As mentioned before, there were two deputy chiefs in the Western Suburb Branch, aside from the one who was a confidant of the former chief and had been transferred out, there was another deputy chief, Muriel Ditch.

Despite not being a confidant of the former chief, Muriel had also been serving as a deputy chief in the Western Suburb Branch for several years, and now, taking advantage of the significant purge to seize control, he definitely also held a lot of sway within the branch.

Therefore, it was necessary for David to appoint someone he trusted to take over the other deputy chief position to dilute Muriel Ditch's influence.

But, who would be the right person to appoint?

After some thought, David felt that Gusin from the Lake District Sub-Bureau would be quite suitable as a Tax Investigator. But then he reconsidered and decided to abandon this idea.

After all, the Lake District was where he got his start. Bringing Nisenbaki over to the Western Suburb Branch was already an act that could be seen as undermining his old base.

If he were also to transfer Gusin, it might appear a bit unseemly.

Moreover, it might cause William to become upset, which David didn't want.

"Ah, that's right!"

Suddenly, David thought of another candidate, pondered for a moment, and after confirming that the candidate was suitable, he finally took out his phone and started looking through his contacts.

Las Vegas, in a bar in the main district.

"Damn it, in the history of our Tax Bureau, has anyone gone from being an inspector to a branch chief in just over two months? And not just any branch, but a Los Angeles branch, David really makes people envious!"

"It's more than envy, I'm practically dying of jealousy here. Why couldn't it have been me who got promoted to chief of the Western Suburban Branch? Even if not as the chief, if they had just transferred me over to be a Chief Tax Officer, I would have been more than willing!"

"Oh right, Inspector Keanu, didn't we from the main district work with David on three big cases before? You were quite familiar with him back then. Now that he's become the chief of the Los Angeles Branch, haven't you thought of... asking him to give you a leg up?"

Within the booth at the bar, the Chief Tax Officer, Deputy Tax Investigators, and Tax Investigators of the main district were drinking and chatting, with Keanu among them.

Faced with the tease from another Tax Investigator of his branch, Keanu took a sip of beer from the table, gave a wry smile, and said, "I'm quite familiar with him, sure, but that's strictly professional. We're not even friends, how could I have the nerve to ask him for a leg up?"

"What's there to be embarrassed about? There's a saying in China, 'Mao Sui self-recommended', right? Now that he's in a new place, he definitely needs to cultivate his own power. If you volunteer yourself, maybe he'll agree."

Upon hearing this, Keanu's thoughts immediately became active.

Indeed, it was not incorrect.

Having no foundation in the Western Suburb Branch, David stepping into the role without support could make many situations difficult to handle, and he might even be sidelined by some of the local powers within the branch.

If Keanu were to volunteer himself, there might actually be a chance.

Just as the Chief Tax Officer had said, even if the position he transferred to remained the same, considering that it was a branch under Los Angeles jurisdiction, it would still be a promotion!

"Dudu dudu..."

As Keanu's heart was aflame with enthusiasm, a call on his phone interrupted his train of thoughts. But when he pulled out the device and saw the caller ID, his expression suddenly became unpredictable.

"What's up, Keanu?"

The others noticed the change in Keanu's expression.

"I need to take a call."

With that, Keanu quickly stepped into the restroom, positioned himself behind the toilet, and pressed the answer button: "Director David?"

"It's me, Inspector Keanu, sorry to disturb you so late, hope I'm not bothering you?"

"No, not at all."

"Good to hear, the reason I'm calling is this: I was wondering if you might be interested in a transfer to my Western Suburb Branch."

David was no longer willing to poach from the Lake District, but he had fewer scruples about the people from the main district. Stay updated with empire

He had worked with Keanu on the three big cases, and the man indeed had the ability; also like Lewis, Keanu was someone he knew extensively. If Keanu were transferred to the Western Suburb Branch, he would undoubtedly become a steadfast supporter and part of David's inner circle.