Volume 1: First Arrival Chapter 028 Temporary Partner
"…Which senator? Schumer? Gillibrand?"
After he opened his mouth, Adrian realized that his throat was itchy, as if a bug was crawling in it, and he wanted to cough but couldn't.
Kirk, on the other hand, was very calm.
No matter who the troll standing in the way of the truth is, it is an elephant to these ants, so it doesn't matter .
But Kirk still comforted Adrian a little, "I haven't had time to investigate further, but it should not be a member of Congress, but the state of New York."
As the name suggests, members of Congress are responsible for federal affairs, while state legislators are responsible for state affairs.
Compared with members of Congress, the distance between New York State legislators and the NYPD is much closer, and they do not seem to be so superior.
The New York State Assembly is also divided into the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Senate currently has sixty-three members with a term of two years.
As Adrian stepped down from congressman to state legislator, his tense nerves relaxed a little, and he even felt a little relieved.
However, when Adrian calmed down and thought carefully, he realized that the state legislator was still a tough nut to crack and there was nothing to be thankful for. He couldn't help but have a headache again.
"Jesus Christ, so now that you are at the center of this storm and under the spotlight, the first step in the investigation is to investigate the state legislator?"
It was crazy enough when I imagined it in my mind, but I realized how crazy it was after I said it out loud, and I couldn't help but laugh bitterly.
"This case has been suppressed for a long time. It seems that it is because..."
Adrian immediately made an association and started to complain, aren't they just walking into a tiger's mouth? But when he saw Kirk's face, he immediately realized that internal police affairs should not be discussed casually. Even though Kirk should have guessed it, Adrian still braked urgently to control himself -
It's not just them. I'm afraid that as soon as Adrian starts the investigation, overwhelming public opinion will flock to the New York State Senate.
Adrian understood this, and so did Kirk.
Kirk caught the last word of Adrian's speech and spoke up.
"That's why this is the best time to start an investigation."
"The more this storm is at hand, the more suspicion and pressure there are, and the more senators dare not act rashly. If they have nothing to do with it, the senator's team will push for investigations and clear suspicion as soon as possible. If they have something to do with it, they will be in an awkward position after the news is exposed, and political opponents will push for investigations to try to attack their opponents."
"No matter what the situation, the detective will be invincible. You just need to maintain a righteous attitude, and public opinion will naturally become your greatest support."
Adrian didn't say anything. He lit a cigarette and took a deep breath. The fiery red cigarette butt was particularly bright in the cold New York wind.
Kirk could guess that Adrian was still concerned about Steve, so he made it clear directly.
"From my brief contact with Gallagher, he doesn't care about the truth and may even be prepared to conceal the truth. He chose to continue the investigation at this moment purely because of public pressure."
"Maybe he just wants you to do it half-heartedly to delay time and deal with the media; but the point is, if public opinion continues to ferment and Gallagher needs a scapegoat to take responsibility, he now has a ready-made choice. No matter how you look at it, he is unscathed."
"Simply put, this is a deadlock, and the only way to break it is to find out the truth."
"Detective Adrian, I guess that not all resources within the NYPD are leaning towards this case right now?"
That’s all for now.
If you continue like this, you might just hurt the wound. Too much is as bad as too little.
Adrian still didn't speak.
He glanced at Kirk through the swirling smoke, looking very depressed, then lowered his eyes and stared at the road in a daze, and saw a group of ants moving, carrying the food residues that Kirk had just spilled, and marching in a long and neat line, as if this was the only important thing in the world.
There is only the sound of wind in my ears.
After a long, long time, Adrian's thoughts had completely settled. His brain was blank. He didn't weigh the pros and cons, nor did he think about the case. He just stared blankly, even though he knew that the situation was urgent. But at this moment, he needed a short breathing space.
Silence is spreading.
As a result, it was Adrian who seemed a little uncomfortable. He let out a long breath and spoke to break the silence.
"Aren't you going to say anything more?"
Baji, Baji.
Adrian responded with the sound of Kirk chewing seriously, which made Adrian glance at Kirk speechlessly.
Kirk seemed to sense Adrian's depression, and a smile appeared in his eyes, "What does the detective want me to say?"
Silence means Adrian is thinking, and it also means Adrian is struggling.
If Kirk continued to push, it would be counterproductive. Being too eager, too eager, and too hard might make Adrian resist.
Now, giving the initiative and decision-making power to Adrian will give Adrian the illusion that he has come to the conclusion and made the choice after thinking it over. Then Kirk can follow Adrian's thoughts and speak, and everything will come naturally.
Feeling the sarcasm in Adrian's eyes, Kirk swallowed the food in his mouth and then spoke slowly.
"This is what I think. All the current conjectures and speculations are just our wild imaginations. They have not been confirmed and do not represent the truth."
"Detectives should remain objective and rational, follow the clues, and not make random guesses or make rash judgments. The truth will naturally come out. As long as they can maintain this attitude, neither Gallagher nor the senator will act rashly under the current public opinion."
Having said this , Kirk suddenly paused and called out.
"Detective."
Adrian waited for a moment, but didn't hear anything further, so he subconsciously turned his head to look over.
When their eyes met, a smile gently rose in Kirk's eyes, with sincerity and confidence, as well as frankness and composure, communicating through their eyes.
"You need justice, I need the truth."
“I think we’re all heading towards the same destination.”
Adrian's thoughts were drawn into Kirk's words, and without realizing it, he nodded slightly in agreement.
After crossing the last threshold, Adrian relaxed. He finally found his direction and his goal. His chaotic thoughts slowly settled down, and the chaos and dilemma in front of him gradually became clear.
Clues piled up like a mountain.
But from now on, if you filter little by little, you will always be able to find a clue.
So, let’s start with the yellow ribbon?
But how should he start? A police detective actually admitted that he needed the help of a private investigator. Is this... cooperation?
Adrien mumbled something in the back of his throat, but he didn't know how to start the conversation.
“Anna!”
At this moment, a sudden thunderclap was heard from the corner of the street, accompanied by shouting, and then a figure in police uniform could be seen running across the road. The tranquility of the street was instantly broken, just like a Hollywood movie.
