In the parking lot next to the restaurant, Roan and Ryder walked behind the Chevrolet car.
Luo An opened his mouth and said:
"What's wrong, Ryder?"
"It's a matter of changing work locations with the Los Angeles branch."
Ryder hesitated for a moment, and finally said in a deep voice:
"Sorry, Roan, I want to stay in New York."
Hearing Ryder's words, the expression on Luo An's face did not change. With a quick thought, he understood the reason why the other party made such a choice:
"It's because of Yvonne and your son, right."
"That's right."
Ryder nodded. If he went to Los Angeles, Yvonne and his son would have to go with him. Living apart in two places for a long time was not a good choice for his wife or children.
Moreover, Yvonne's relatives and friends are not only in Texas, but also in New York. The two of them don't know many acquaintances in Los Angeles.
In addition, the child has reached the age of entering high school this year. If he changes to a new school or a new residence, the child's adaptability will also be a problem.
"OK."
Roan slapped his head, Ryder was different from himself, Mona, and Lacey.
Especially Lacey, she had said during the previous chat that unless the federation said same-sex marriage was legal, she would never give up on the big forest outside even when she was ninety years old.
Luo An chuckled when he heard this. He remembered correctly. In his previous life, in mid-2015, the Federal Supreme Court issued a ruling that same-sex marriage was constitutional.
When the time comes, Luo An will want to see if Lacey will give up the entire forest for a tree.
Ryder is in his forties this year, has a wife and children, and his family has a greater impact on him.
Moreover, since Ryder was transferred from SWAT, his age does not mean that he has much room for promotion.
Seeing that Luo An had no other emotions, Ryder breathed a sigh of relief:
"Sorry, Roan."
"No, I didn't think enough about it."
Luo An shook his head. Family culture is one of the most basic and distinctive cultures of the Federation. Ryder did this for his own children, so he had no dissatisfaction.
"But if you stay in New York, you'll be very busy later."
The two chatted briefly, and Luo An suddenly laughed and said:
"I'm afraid Augustus will turn you into a cow."
After Luo An left, when Investigation Team No. 5 came back with a new case, only Ryder and William were left among the familiar old people.
William is a technical agent and will not go out in the field, so when Augustus finds some new agents to join the No. 5 Investigation Team, Ryder, as a senior, will definitely have to bear more responsibilities and pressure.
"But the new car of Investigation Team 5 also belongs to me."
Ryder chuckled. What man doesn't like cars, let alone the FBI's special SUV. Previously, because he was eager to solve the case and arrest Luo An, Ryder could not get the driver's seat from Luo An.
But after Luo An leaves, that position will naturally belong to Ryder.
Luo An was speechless when he heard this. After he came to the No. 5 Investigation Team, he had been driving an old car. He finally got the old car repaired and asked Augustus to get a new car. However, he had to leave again after driving the new car a few times. .
After thinking about it, Luo An leaned close to Ryder and whispered that Ryder could be a little more "indulgent" when he drove the new car in the future.
Because in this case, when he returns to New York, Luo An feels that with just a little effort, he can get a new car again.
Ryder: "..."
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In the next few days, Luo An first told Augustus and Veranith about Ryder, and then returned to his work station, continuing to chat with his friends in the computer forum and greeting each other by the way. , or greet others with each other.
During this period, Luo An calculated his gains during this period.
After the First Lady bombing, Luo An received $1.83 million after tax from Columbia Pictures by selling his experience in solving the case, as well as $1 million before tax and $670,000 after tax from the First Lady Foundation.
In addition to the bonus of US$90,000 for three medals, a doubled bonus of US$4,000 after solving the bombing case, a doubled bonus of US$4,000 after solving the serial murder case, and this month's salary of US$4,000.
After a simple calculation, Luo An found that he earned a total of US$2,602,000 during this period.
After all the funds were entered into the account, Luo An drove to Wall Street again.
The first stock Luo An bought was Apple, the second stock he bought was Microsoft, and the third time he changed a company, this time to Amazon.
After all, this is the Internet age. With the rise of online shopping, Amazon's stock price continued to rise after the Internet bubble in 2000. It was less than $6 in 2001, but by 2012, Amazon's stock price had exceeded $180.
With such a huge increase, Luo An had no reason not to buy.
All the US$2.5 million was used to purchase Amazon stocks. After the operation was completed, Luo An looked at the rising prices of Apple and Microsoft stocks with a satisfied smile on his face.
The dream of earning a small goal is one step closer.
After buying a bunch of food and returning to Investigation Team No. 5, Luo An pushed open the door of the investigation team and was surprised to find that none of the agents were working. Instead, they were all standing neatly at the front of the office area, watching the TV above. news.
"Here's the chicken wrap you asked for."
Luo An casually handed a bag of food to Lacey, and then asked:
"What are you looking at?"
"Remember Magdalena who was captured by Mona and Ryder?"
Lacey opened the package and took a bite, then pointed at the TV in front of her and said:
"Magdalena's sister, the one known as "Mrs. Washington," Palfrey, was indicted today.
But I don’t know what happened. Just now, several well-known news media suddenly said that Palfrey has a large number of phone records and other information about prostitutes, which involves a large number of senior military and political officials, businessmen and celebrities.
Although these media currently do not have the specific content of that information, it can be said that everyone in Washington is in danger now. "
"Wow."
Luo An picked up a non-spicy chicken roll and took a bite, nodding slightly in his heart.
It seems that Mr. Clement took action.
But this matter has nothing to do with you, just watch the show quietly.
Thinking of this, Luo An raised the corner of his mouth slightly and took another bite of the chicken roll. Then he took a sip of coffee and started to read the news happily.
At this moment, Mona suddenly patted Luo An's arm, and then pointed to the lounge next to her.
Luo An was a little confused, but he still followed Mona and walked over.
"What's wrong, Mona?"
After finishing the chicken roll in a few big mouthfuls, Luo An picked up a piece of toilet paper and wiped his hands, then asked with a smile:
"You're not going to stay in New York like Ryder, are you?"
"No, that's not the case."
Mona was holding a cup of coffee in both hands, with a complicated expression on her face. After hearing Luo An's words, she shook her head, and after a long silence, she whispered:
"I just received a call from my father. He said that he would return to China in six months and then leave the CIA and transfer to other federal law enforcement agencies.
Estimated duty location is...Los Angeles. "
Luo An: "..."
(End of chapter)
