Today's outfit wasn't suitable for wearing a shoulder holster, and as for a thigh holster, forget it, this is New York. If Jimmy wasn't planning on flaunting his badge on his belt, it was best not to be too ostentatious.
He placed the revolver at his lower back, secured by his belt. As long as it wasn't showing, there shouldn't be any problem. Of course, he needed to prevent it from being snatched or stolen. Looking at himself, it was alright. He put his wallet, keys, and cigarette pack into his pants pockets, lighter in his shirt pocket, all set. He inspected his reflection from all angles in the mirror, nothing seed out of place. It was ti to head out for a al.
While strolling on the street and looking for a place to eat, even though it was noon, the traffic was still congested. It seed like the traffic in Manhattan had never been good, with the relentless honking noise everywhere, making it feel like every driver had road rage.
Jimmy observed the traffic conditions and realized he hadn't been this free before. At this mont, he was thankful that he hadn't driven his second-hand rcury to New York. Given his usual driving habits, he would have started cursing by now.
He casually entered a café for a quick al and continued his stroll, eyeing the busy roads. Jimmy thought it might be nice to get a motorcycle for commuting; it would save space and could weave through the traffic. Although it was a bit risky, as long as he was careful, it shouldn't be a big problem.
However, there was still one major issue. His rented apartnt didn't have a parking spot. If he really decided to buy a vehicle, whether a motorcycle or a car, he would definitely need a parking space. Especially for a motorcycle, without a secure parking lot, he wouldn't even guarantee it would be there by morning.
Lost in thoughts, Jimmy's phone rang. "Hi, Peter, what's up?"
After finishing the call, Jimmy hung up and prepared to head ho.
Peter had also been questioned by the OPR about Jimmy's performance in his team, which prompted him to invite Jimmy over for dinner to reassure him. Being investigated wasn't the end of the world, no need to be discouraged.
Peter was actually a very good leader. Although a bit of a worrier, he had principles and often shielded his subordinates from so pressure from above. Jimmy quite liked such a boss. Since Peter had invited him over for dinner, it was only polite to accept.
Jimmy went back, took a rest, showered, and in the evening he changed into a suit and grabbed a bottle of wine before heading out.
Jimmy took a taxi to Peter's place and rang the doorbell. Inside, Elizabeth ca to open the door.
"Jimmy, long ti no see." Elizabeth greeted with a smile as Jimmy handed her the wine and then stepped inside.
"Elizabeth, hasn't Peter co back yet?" Jimmy had seen from outside that only Elizabeth and a dog were ho; Peter wasn't around, so it was natural to ask.
"He should be back soon, he called earlier. Please, have a seat." Elizabeth turned to place the red wine on the rack and also sat on the sofa to casually chat with Jimmy, passing the ti.
It didn't take long before Peter arrived ho. Elizabeth went to the kitchen to get busy, while Peter removed his holster and placed it in the drawer before sitting where Elizabeth had sat earlier.
"Peter, were you also questioned by OPR? What did they say?" Jimmy couldn't help but ask the question.
Peter, "Nothing special, just about your performance in previous cases. Don't worry, you're fine."
Jimmy shook his head with a bitter smile, "How can I not worry, suddenly being scrutinized by OPR this way, I'm no longer concerned about being reassigned, but whether I'll have a job at the FBI at all."
Peter raised an eyebrow, "Why would you think that?"
Jimmy, "Garrett Fuller from OPR kept asking about the details of when I fired my weapon. Normally, just discussing the cases I was involved in would have taken ten minutes, but it dragged on for an hour. Even though I shouldn't think this way, I really suspect he's targeting ."
Peter: "That's just because you've killed a few too many people, don't think too much about it, they won't fire you directly."
Elizabeth went in and out a few tis and ca out with a plate, "Okay, stop chatting, co and sit down."
Peter shook his head, signaling Jimmy to sit down. The three of them took their seats, and Elizabeth poured wine for the three, "Welco, Jimmy."
"Thank you." After clinking glasses, the three began dinner. Peter and Elizabeth were not believers; there was no prayer before als, which was really nice. Although Jimmy was nominally a believer, he had declined when Peter ntioned starting with a prayer.
During the dinner, Jimmy suddenly spoke up, "Peter, do you know any familiar agents at the agency? I want to buy an apartnt or house."
Elizabeth and Peter suddenly stopped their movents, surprised, "What? You want to buy a house?"
Jimmy blinked, why did their expressions seem a bit off? "Yeah, in our Chinese concept, having your own house ans having a ho."
Peter put down his utensils and wiped his hands, "You've just started working, if you buy a house now, the mortgage pressure will be quite high."
It was then that Jimmy realized why their expressions had been surprised, "No worries, I have so savings. As long as it's not too expensive, it should be fine."
Peter: "So where do you want to buy it?"
Jimmy: "Sowhere close by, I probably can't afford Manhattan, so Brooklyn near Manhattan would be good. Budget-wise, 300,000? 400,000?"
It wasn't just Peter now, Elizabeth also put down her utensils. Peter narrowed his eyes, "Jimmy, what did you do before? Where did you get so much money?"
Jimmy waved his right hand, "Calm down, don't get agitated, my money is legal. I have a company in Little Rock, and I earn several hundred thousand a year from patent licensing fees, it's not from doing anything illegal."
Peter and Elizabeth exchanged glances and said to Jimmy, "If your funds are legally sourced, I can help you get in touch with my connections at the agency, but you need to wait, as this isn't sothing that can be settled quickly."
Peter was beginning to see this new intern agent Jimmy in a new light. It seed his initial investigation was too focused on professional aspects and overlooked other matters.
No matter how much Jimmy claid his money was legal, a thorough investigation was needed, especially considering OPR's sudden initiation of an investigation on Jimmy, could they have discovered sothing?
Jimmy: "Hm? Isn't buying a house just about finalizing a good deal and handling the paperwork? What else is needed?"
Peter: "Of course, it's complicated; finding property through agents, assisting you with the paperwork, applying for loans, and so on, the process is lengthy. Anyway, don't worry about it, I'll handle the contacts for you."
Jimmy: "Uh, I was thinking of paying the full amount directly, it's just several hundred thousand, my account should still have enough funds."
Peter was speechless. Buying a house in full? What a tycoon move! Most Aricans with steady assets carry several loan projects with them.
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