MTL - Los Angeles Detective-Chapter 460 construction

  Chapter 460 Construction

  The next day, Anthony arrived at Red Rock Canyon. After meeting, Luke described the situation in Red Rock Canyon.

  As for Anthony, he didn't hide the real purpose of coming to Hongyan Canyon. Everyone is not a fool. If you don't treat someone as a friend, they won't treat you as a friend either.

  Anthony will take over the case and deal with related follow-up matters, and also promises that Luke will issue a reward as soon as possible.

  In addition to the benefits from the treasure, Luke added another $80,000 reward.

  The female shooter was killed by Walker, and a $50,000 bounty was given to Walker.

  Luke checked the detective system, and the $80,000 reserve fund in it was gone, which coincided with the amount of the bounty offered, which was equivalent to cashing out.

   When it’s gone, it’s gone, and Luke no longer cares about it.

   After saying goodbye to Anthony, Luke drove the RV back to Los Angeles.

  Compared to the tension during the treasure hunt, at this time, the RV is full of relaxed and happy atmosphere.

  Luke was sitting in the cab and driving, and Grandpa's song was playing on the stereo. This emotional rhythm filled Luke with strength, and he almost drove the RV like a bull.

  Walker complained, "Luke, can you turn down the volume, I can't concentrate on studying that new treasure map."

  Luke shook his head, "That means you should put it down.

  People should know how to combine work and rest. We just got the treasure, now we should relax and enjoy the happy time.

  I don’t know if the treasure map is real or not, so let’s study it later. "

  Walker took off his glasses, "This treasure map feels weird to me, it's completely different from the treasure maps I've seen before."

  Walker wanted to discuss this treasure map with Luke, but was interrupted by Luke, "Then leave it alone.

   Let's deal with the newly acquired treasure first. "

  Walker asked back, "Isn't that enough money for you to buy a house?"

  “The house has been bought, but it is too dilapidated and needs to be demolished and rebuilt, which is a lot of money.”

   "I really envy you young people, full of vitality, you can do whatever you want.

  I just need a place to live now. I even think it’s good to live in an RV all the time. Although it’s a bit small, it’s very cozy. "Walker took out his mobile phone, turned on the calculator,

   "Yesterday, we weighed those gold ornaments. The total weight is about 450 ounces. According to the current market price of gold, it is about 900,000 US dollars."

   "No wonder so many people like treasure hunting. For ordinary people, wealth and freedom can already be achieved." Luke smiled. With this money, he has the confidence to sign a construction contract.

  Walker said, “The price of gold has risen a lot recently, but it always feels a pity to sell according to the price of gold.

  These gold ornaments are exquisitely crafted. If they are sold to those who need to collect them, the price should be even higher. "

   Luke turned down the music volume, "Do you have a channel?"

   "No, but we can go to the auction house to try and use the gold price as the auction reserve price. What do you think?"

  Luke has actual experience in auctions, and said, "Auction houses are not charitable organizations, and they also take a certain percentage of commission.

  If the gold jewelry is auctioned off at the reserve price, we have to pay the commission to the auction house, so that the overall income is lower than the market price of gold. "

  Walker said, "You are right, then we will add the auction house's commission on the basis of the market gold price, otherwise we would rather fail the auction."

  Luke agreed, "I have the contact information of the auction house, I can contact you when you have time."

  Although the specific price is not yet known, Luke roughly infers that the treasure hunting income is between US$500,000 and US$600,000, including a reward of US$80,000.

  In addition, Luke also used two appraisal cards and one precision card during this treasure hunt.

  Luke spent another 40 points to replenish an identification card and an accuracy card, and there are 50 points left in the system for backup.

   The two rested in the RV for one night before rushing back to Los Angeles the next afternoon.

  After returning to Los Angeles, Luke and Walker went to the auction house first and asked the auction house to evaluate the value of the gold jewelry.

  The idea of ​​Luke and Walker is very simple. If the price can be higher than the market price of gold, and there is still a surplus after deducting the commission, then it will be handed over to the auction house.

  If the auction price is not too much higher than the market price of gold, and there is nothing wrong with it, then it will not be auctioned, and it will be sold directly at the gold price.

  After checking, the appraiser of the auction house gave a reserve price of 950,000 US dollars, and the auction only charged a 5% commission, which can guarantee that as long as it is auctioned, it will be higher than the price of gold.

  The commission charged for different auction items is also different, and the commission of 5% is relatively low.

  Gold itself is a hard currency. With the price of gold at the bottom, the commission is too high, and the auctioneer has no interest, so he will not come to the auction house at all. It is better to sell it directly at the gold price.

   After leaving the auction house, the two returned to Walker's house.

  Luke changed into his Mercedes-Benz to say goodbye to Walker, and went shopping in a nearby supermarket.

   Living in the RV is quite comfortable, but there is a lack of water in the canyon, so it is not convenient to take a bath. Luke takes a hot bath when he returns home to relax.

  In the evening, Luke made an appointment with Daisy to meet at home, and he cooked the meal himself.

  Although the adventure and treasure hunting these days are exciting, but I have been sleeping in the open, and I haven’t had a good meal for a long time.

  Luke fried lamb chops, steamed cod, stir-fried cabbage, and fried chicken breast with mushrooms.

These dishes are relatively simple to make. Stir-fried chicken **** with mushrooms was learned by Luke from his uncle Li Zhaonian. The main ingredient of this dish is mushrooms, but the chicken **** are a side dish. I fell in love with the taste after eating it once.

  At seven o'clock in the evening, Luke prepared the meal, and Daisy also rushed to Luke's house.

  After a simple wash, Daisy rolled up her long hair and walked into the restaurant, "Do you need my help?"

   "Yes, I need a kiss." Luke put his arms around Daisy's waist and kissed her red lips.

   After a long time, the two separated. Daisy put the plate on the table and asked concerned, "Is this treasure hunt going well?"

   "It was very exciting, and the process was a bit tortuous, but we finally found the treasure." Luke opened his right hand, and a golden necklace appeared in his palm, "Do you like it?"

  Daisy picked up the necklace, "Wow, the retro design is very beautiful, is this the treasure you found?"

   "Yes, you know I'm going to build a house, and I'm short of money recently. Most of the gold jewelry is going to be sold, and I have left a few souvenirs.

  This necklace is specially chosen for you. "

  Daisy held the gold necklace and gestured around her neck, "Does it look good?"

   "It's almost like it's tailor-made for you. I'll help you wear it." Luke took the necklace and put it on Daisy's neck.

   "I like the style of this necklace very much, thank you." Daisy walked to the mirror to take a picture, and offered a passionate kiss.

   Most women love gifts, with few exceptions.

   "Did Judge Walker also get the treasure?"

   "Yes, he also contributed a lot to the treasure this time, and the two of us shared the treasure equally."

  Daisy smiled, "I really didn't realize that a judge is also keen on treasure hunting. This world is really wonderful."

  Luke shrugged, "It may be that the heavy and boring work has been suppressed for too long, and he also needs to release it."

  Daisy tilted her head slightly, "Why does it feel like you're talking about me?"

  Luke laughed, "If you need release, I'm happy to oblige."

   "I think you need to be released, isn't that why you asked me to come?" Daisy crossed her arms and glared at him.

   "That's right, that's the main purpose."

   "What was the secondary purpose of that time?"

   "Dinner is ready, let's talk while eating." Luke opened the chair and invited Daisy to take a seat very gentlemanly.

  He opened a bottle of red wine, poured two glasses, clinked glasses with Daisy, "cheers."

  Luke took a sip, put down his red wine glass, and took a spoonful of fried chicken breast with mushrooms, "This is a dish I just learned, try it."

  Daisy nodded, "The mushrooms are very tender and taste good."

"This is the essence of this dish." Luke took a bite of lamb chops and said slowly, "I found a builder to rebuild the house in the Palisades community, and I need your help to check the contract. "

"when?"

   "If everything goes well, the contract should be signed tomorrow afternoon. Do you have time?"

"no problem.

  Captain Li has a problem, even if he doesn’t have time, he still has to make time. "

  Luke raised his eyebrows, "You don't need to squeeze."

   Daisy "…"

  After the meal, the two took a mandarin duck bath and had an in-depth exchange.

  The next morning, Luke asked the Zhang brothers to discuss the contract for building the house.

   To be on the safe side, he also invited John to guard the gate.

  During the period when Luke went treasure hunting, the Zhang brothers and Li Zhaofeng had been in touch, and the price was also reduced a lot.

  After meeting with Luke, the two sides discussed again, and the Zhang brothers revealed the contracting fee with a base price of 1.42 million US dollars.

  Luke and John discussed it and felt that the price was already relatively low.

Luke didn't continue to lower it. After all, people build houses to make money. If the price is lowered too low and the profit is too thin, people will start to use other ideas to save money. When the house has problems, it will be Luke who will be in trouble. .

   When talking about the contract, the price is only one aspect. The details of the building and construction are the most cumbersome, such as the construction period, the brand of building materials used, and the quality.

  Interlaced lines are like mountains, and every industry has tricks. It may seem like a small problem in the early stage, but it will become a big problem during the actual construction. Therefore, it is best to write it clearly in the contract, so as to reduce unnecessary troubles in the future.

  The four of them discussed for a whole morning and settled down some construction details.

  In the afternoon, Daisy also rushed to the Palisades community to confirm that there was no problem with the contract documents, and Luke officially signed the house construction contract.

  The construction period is set at four months and will be completed before the end of June.

  The general contracting price is US$1.42 million, paid in four installments, the first payment is a deposit of US$100,000, the second payment is US$410,000, the third payment is US$410,000, and the final payment is US$500,000 after house inspection and acceptance.

  Luke still has a funding gap of nearly a million dollars, so the pressure is still relatively high.

  However, he still has more than one million dollars worth of stocks in the stock market, allowing him to face this pressure calmly.

  The construction period is four months. He can use this time to make money. If he doesn't make enough money, he might as well sell some stocks.

  The returns on stocks are good, he doesn’t want to move, but it’s not like he can’t move.

  …

   Early morning.

  Luke slept until 8 o'clock in the morning. During this time, he has been on the go. He slept peacefully last night, feeling very at ease, and his physical fatigue was also eliminated.

  After waking up, he made a pot of tea in the yard. After looking at the big villa in the Palisades community, he saw that the yard was indeed a bit small.

  Today is the last day of Luke's vacation. In the evening, he made an appointment to go to his mother's house for dinner. During the day, he is relatively free. He is going to the shooting range to practice marksmanship, so he must not lose his ability to eat.

  His pistol marksmanship is already very good, just need to use it frequently and keep the feel. There are also learning cards for shotguns and rifles in the detective system.

  Luke has never used a shotgun before, nor did he learn it on purpose. He needs to find a trainer.

  Rifles are different. Last time in Las Vegas, Anthony taught him the essentials of using a rifle. Luke basically mastered it, and now he is practicing on his own.

  Luke also has three rifle study cards, each valid for three hours.

  He drove to the shooting range, first used up a rifle card, and practiced rifles for three hours. He mainly practiced M4A1 carbine and AK47.

  These two guns are both excellent rifles. There has been constant controversy about which of the two guns is the king of rifles. After using them, Luke feels that the two guns have advantages and disadvantages. It depends on personal preference.

  Even, the same person has different preferences for gun performance in different time periods.

  Take Luke as an example. I have always liked the Glock 17 pistol. It has a fast rate of fire, light weight, good performance, and a large bullet capacity, but now I feel that the gun’s bullets are a bit weak.

   At noon, the buffet that Luke ate at the shooting range mainly consisted of various iron plate meats.

  In the afternoon, Luke used another rifle card and continued to practice.

  M4A1 carbine and AK47 are two guns that he is very familiar with, and Luke has tried more types of rifles.

  Although these two guns are famous, what if there is something more suitable for you.

   During the break, Luke received a video from Zhang Jianguo.

  The video was filmed in the Palisades community, to be exact, the old villa I just bought, which is already being demolished.

  Luke liked it and continued to practice guns.

  After leaving the shooting range, Luke drove to the Palisades community to check on the progress of the construction.

  There are about a dozen workers on site, most of whom are Chinese, and they all wear yellow hard hats. Their demolition work is very efficient, and less than half of the work has been demolished in one day.

  Luke stayed at the scene for half an hour, chatted with the Zhang brothers for a while, and then left.

  He still has to go home to wash up, go to his mother's house to finish dinner, and it will be too late if he procrastinates, and his mother will definitely call to urge him.

  The Zhang brothers sent him to the side of the road and watched the Mercedes-Benz leave.

  Zhang Jianmin frowned slightly, "Brother, do you want to ask Captain Li for help with that matter? As he is, he can definitely help us."

  Zhang Jianguo glared at his younger brother, "What relationship do you have with him?

  I asked for help on the first day of work, why should they help you?

  If you know, you are asking for help, but if you don’t know, you think you signed a contract and threatened others. "

   "No, no, I didn't mean that..."

  Seeing that his younger brother wanted to say more, Zhang Jianguo waved his hand, "Don't worry about what it means, first finish the work and finish it, and then talk about it."

  (end of this chapter)