Today was destined to be unstable. In the afternoon, Jimmy was about to leave early when the phone rang. After taking a look, Jimmy picked up and said, "Say."
"Mr. Yang, is it convenient now?" Charon's voice came. There was no special emotion. Of course, he usually spoke like this.
Jimmy: "In 15 minutes."
Charon: "Okay, I'll call back later."
Jimmy put away his phone, looked at the time, and sat back down. This is relatively rare, and Charon usually won't call during the day.
When it was time to get off work, Jimmy came to the parking lot and drove away from Federation Square. The phone rang on time, "Mr. Yang, are you okay now?"
Jimmy: "Well, you say."
Charon: "We just got the news that someone paid for your information. The manager asked me to remind you."
Jimmy: "Can I know who it is?"
Charon: "Sorry, I don't think so."
Jimmy: "Thanks. I'll keep an eye out."
Charon: "Goodbye, sir."
Jimmy hung up the phone and thought about it while driving. At present, the one who can buy his own information from the hotel channel must not be Director Callaway or Prosecutor Maxwell, so it should be that Curtis, who can still get it through the outside in prison. People buy information, this guy has quite a lot of energy.
As for going to the hotel to ask for information face to face, Jimmy still couldn't do it. Charon had already called and said no, so he probably got the same answer when he went directly to the hotel. At least judging from previous contacts, the people here at the hotel are relatively well-behaved.
Jimmy looked at the road ahead, parked the car on the side of the road, took out his cell phone and found Maxwell's number and called, "Mr. Maxwell, is it convenient now? How is the progress?"
Maxwell: "We've already communicated. I'm waiting for news. I'm a little busy now. I'll get back to you later. Goodbye."
Jimmy was still surprised when he heard his cell phone beeping. He seemed to be very busy to hang up the phone so directly.
The federal prosecutor is indeed very busy because there are many cases, but it is off duty now, so theoretically he should not be so dedicated. They are different from the FBI. It is normal for the FBI to work overtime when handling cases because the suspect does not work from nine to five.
After stopping on the side of the road and thinking for a while, he checked his watch and saw that there was still enough time. Jimmy started the car and rushed to a restaurant near Hughes' house.
It was a small restaurant with only four tables against the wall. It was off-duty time and there were not many people. Jimmy sat across from Hughes. After ordering, he picked up the champagne that had been prepared on the table and took a sip.
Hughes: "How was the communication?"
Jimmy: "There is no feedback from Callaway yet. I plan to ask again tomorrow. Halfway through the process on the other side, someone is causing trouble behind the scenes. I am dealing with it."
Hughes nodded: "I have some news to tell you. There is news from Callaway, but there are still some troubles to deal with now, so you don't have to follow her."
Jimmy: "Okay. ...May I know what the trouble is?"
Hughes took a deep breath and said, "With a little deal, we can work it out. I'll tell you the result later, but now is not the time. The steak Wellington in this restaurant is very good."
Jimmy shrugged: "OK, you're the boss."
Hughes: "How are your further education plans going? By the way, what degree do you have now?"
Jimmy: "Graduated from a community college with an associate's degree. The further education plan is in progress. Currently, there is still a lack of policy from the bureau. If there is policy support from the bureau, it will be smoother."
Hughes: "Tell me more."
When Jimmy saw the waiter coming over with a dinner plate, he paused and did not continue. After the dinner was placed on the table and the waiter left, he continued: "I have contacted someone from the New York University Alliance. If there is policy support, they are willing to accept me. You can enroll at any time and only take credits in designated subjects, etc. There are some very favorable conditions, otherwise you can only register for normal on-the-job education and enroll next year, which will take about 2-3 years."
Hughes: "What if everything goes well?"
Jimmy: "A year to a year and a half."
Hughes nodded, picked up the knife and fork and started eating dinner. Jimmy didn't say anything else, and the two of them ended the dinner quietly. When he left the restaurant and came to the door, Hughes stopped beside him, "Jimmy, wait a minute. ... Is the prosecutor sure?"
Jimmy nodded firmly: "I'll get it done." There were only two things in total, and one of them was still flying. If he couldn't get it done, then this test would be considered a complete failure.
Hughes: "OK, I'll wait for your news."
Jimmy: "Okay, good night, Hughes."
Hughes: "Good night."
It was close to Hughes' home and he could walk directly back. Jimmy drove the car on the roadside and returned to the apartment to rest.
Sitting on the sofa, Nia is still working overtime, and now Nia is busy and Jimmy is free. Jimmy turned on the TV and took a can of beer and drank slowly.
Something was wrong with Hughes today. He didn't ask for details about the prosecutor's matter before. It was obvious that he believed Jimmy could handle it at the beginning, but when he finally left, he stopped him and specifically asked him what was going on. An unexpected situation?
After thinking about it, Jimmy decided to ask.
After packing his clothes and gun holster, Jimmy went out and drove to Brooklyn. Jimmy knew the address of Prosecutor Maxwell. Although he had not tracked the location before, the information could not lie.
Arriving outside Adam Maxwell's home, Jimmy called his phone in the car. Watching a person inside the house reach out to pick up the phone, Jimmy directly located his location and said, "Adam, is it convenient now?"
Adam: "I know what you want to hear, I've met him and relayed what you said."
Jimmy: "Let's talk in person, I'm outside."
Adam didn't say anything, and walked directly to the window to look outside. Jimmy turned on the headlights and then turned them off, and the phone was hung up. Adam came out of the room, opened the passenger door and sat in.
Jimmy: "I want to know his reaction."
Adam: "He didn't respond. After I finished speaking, he confirmed your name and ended the interview and returned to the cell."
Jimmy: "Just confirmed my name?"
Adam: "FBI Senior Agent Jimmy Young, Manhattan office, that's all."
Jimmy took out the cigarette case from his pocket and handed one to Adam, "Try this one, made in China."
Adam lit a cigarette, Jimmy opened the windows on both sides of the car and lit one for himself, and the two of them smoked quietly.
After smoking half a cigarette, Jimmy spoke: "I received a message today that someone is investigating my information."
Adam turned his head to glance at Jimmy, then turned to look ahead. He just extended his right hand holding the cigarette to the outside of the car and flicked the ashes, "It's not me."
Jimmy: "I want to know about Curtis."
Adam: "I don't know. I only know that he is an expert in counterfeiting, and his specialty is forging paintings. You can check it in the FBI database. He was caught by your people, and he is Peter Bolke."
Jimmy: "So this is personal?"
Adam nodded: "It's possible."
Jimmy: "I understand, thank you."
Adam: "You're welcome. I hope you understand that I'm not a hindrance."
Jimmy: "I understand, thank you, Adam. Go back, I won't delay your rest. Goodbye."
Adam nodded, opened the door and got out of the car. He stood on the sidewalk and watched Jimmy start the car and leave. When the taillights could no longer be seen, he threw the cigarette butt in his hand on the ground and turned back to the house.
It's night now. It's not impossible for Jimmy to go back to the FBI to investigate directly, but he has a more convenient way.
Jimmy called Jones and went directly to his apartment to meet.
When Jones knew that Jimmy's target was Curtis Hagen, he directly told him that it was best to find Neal Caffrey, because it was Neal and Peter who teamed up to put Curtis in prison, and their methods were somewhat unfair. So pretty.
Jimmy didn't ask Jones what the unsightly method was. He could imagine that it was somewhat unconventional.
After asking for Neil's phone number and address, Jimmy drove directly to an old building in Manhattan. Looking at the building in front of him, he couldn't believe it.
It is a three-story white masonry building with a decorative chimney and spire on the top. There is a small balcony on the second floor, and there are masonry guardrails and columns outside the first floor. It looks a bit old. This kind of house, in this kind of location, is worth at least tens of millions of dollars. Neil lives here?
"Are you kidding me? How could Neil Caffrey, a criminal, live in such a nice place?"
After pressing the doorbell, a white maid came over and opened the inner door and asked, "Who are you looking for?"
Jimmy took out his FBI ID: "FBI Senior Agent Jimmy Young, I'm looking for Neil Caffrey."
The maid opened the door and let Jimmy in. "He's on the third floor."
Jimmy smiled and thanked her. The maid took him up to the third floor and knocked on the door. "Neal, there is an FBI agent looking for you."
"Please come in."
The maid turned the doorknob and opened it, letting Jimmy in. She closed the door and left.
Jimmy: "Neal, you live in a nice place."
Neil turned to look at Jimmy: "Hi, Jimmy, good evening. What's the matter?"
Jimmy: "Well, I want to know about Curtis Hagen."
Neil was stunned, "Why?"
Jimmy: "Tell me everything you know about Peter's case."
Neil: "Wait a minute, Hagen has been arrested and is now serving time in prison. Why is Peter's case related to him?"
Jimmy: "A prosecutor was threatened by Hagen and insisted on getting Peter to go to court. I have already solved the previous part. Now, I need to understand how Hagen threatened a prosecutor."
Neil looked at Jimmy, stunned for a few seconds, and then walked to the wine cabinet next to him: "Have a drink? Red wine?"
Jimmy: "Okay."
Jimmy walked to the table and sat down. Neil brought half a bottle of red wine and two glasses. After pouring the wine, he sat on the side of the table, "Curtis Hagen, alias Dutch, he is a talented liar. , who specializes in art restoration and forgery of paintings, Peter caught him almost three years ago and was jailed for forging World War II Spanish Victory Bonds.”
Jimmy: "That's all?"
Neil: "Well, I don't know him well. I just found him and arrested him when I was investigating the case, so I know a little bit about him. By the way, the first clue we traced about him was because of a counterfeit banknote case. , he made fake $100 bills and later discovered that the Spanish Victory Bonds had been stolen and he made multiple copies of the bonds."
Jimmy: "His family? Social connections?"
Neil: "No, in fact we don't have any other information about him. If the original Spanish war bonds weren't found at the scene of the arrest, we wouldn't even be able to convict him."
Jimmy took a sip of red wine and was thinking about how to talk to this Hagen. Suddenly the door opened and a man came in holding a box, "Neil, I've almost got it...who are you?"
Jimmy looked at the person who entered the door, and Neil immediately said: "This is my friend. Mosquito, this is FBI agent Jimmy Young, Peter's colleague."
Mosquito: "Oh, it seems I came at the wrong time. Goodbye, good night you two."
He turned to leave, and Jimmy said: "I should go. If you think of other information, give me a call."
Jimmy stood up, took out his business card from his pocket and put it on the table, "Goodbye, Neil, Mosquito."
Jimmy got past the mosquitoes, opened the door and walked out.
The next day, Jimmy called Mrs. Mason to ask for leave, and soon returned to the office. Then he drove directly to the prison where Curtis was held. He successfully entered the prison with his ID, handed over his gun and came to the interrogation. Waiting for the prison guards to bring Curtis over.
Soon, a middle-aged man with short hair and a somewhat unkempt appearance was brought in, "Curtis Hagen. FBI Senior Agent Jimmy Young, I think you have heard of my name."
Curtis was about to walk behind the table and sit down, but stopped where he was. After a while, Curtis said: "Agent Yang, I wonder if I can help you?"
Jimmy: "I just came to see you and write down your name and appearance. Now, it's okay, you can go back."
Jimmy walked to the door of the interrogation room and knocked on the iron door, "We're done."
Curtis turned his head and looked at Jimmy. The prison guard opened the door to let Jimmy leave, then handcuffed Curtis and took him back to the cell.
Jimmy got his gun and holster back and left the jail.
Jimmy didn't say much, because the investigation of his information happened yesterday afternoon. Curtis definitely couldn't get the information by himself. Since it was someone else, he would definitely come to the prison to meet Curtis, and then his information would be truly Appear in front of Curtis.
He has already appeared in front of Curtis, and he will definitely urge the person to get the information quickly. After some time, he will investigate Curtis's guest records, and he will naturally know who went to the hotel to buy his information.
Back in the office, Jimmy greeted the others and went to the field office again to find Mahone to confirm whether the current case information had been updated. A press conference would be held after the outcome of the indictment hearing initiated by the federal prosecutor. Got it.
(End of chapter)
