Chapter 1: New Beginnings

Old John slightly stiffened his expression, feeling somewhat displeased with Gu Zheng's arrogance, and suddenly asked: "May I ask, what is this gentleman's profession?"

The original owner's attitude is also clearly evident; for this Harvard golden boy, Gardner has indeed lowered himself!

At the same time, Gu Zheng was also surprised to discover that the original owner’s profession was that of a lawyer, having already obtained the California bar license, and that his alma mater was the renowned Harvard University from his previous life

After sleeping soundly for over a decade, Gu Zheng naturally woke up to find it was already the morning of the second day

Wait a moment

Devices such as listening devices and monitors are naturally impossible to find, but Gu Zheng managed to uncover a large amount of the original owner's identity information. Nice Gu, what a flashy yet unpretentious name!

Faced with Old John's disdain for the poor and favoritism towards the rich, Gu Zheng at this moment had no mind to argue, quietly took twenty dollars and left Santa Monica Beach

At this moment, Gu Zheng also noticed the large badge on the chests of the two individuals that read "LAPD". Having once been a fan of American dramas, he immediately understood that the "PD" at the back meant police, and the "LA" at the front most likely referred to the City of Angels, Los Angeles.

At that moment, under the afterglow of the setting sun, Old John saw Gu Zheng's Asian face. He grabbed Terry, who was walking ahead, and quickly walked over, smiling broadly as he said, "Sir, you seem startled"

With trembling hands, he slowly caressed his eyelid, and Gu Zheng became completely agitated and started to tremble.

Gu Zheng was pondering how to conceal the past when a string of text suddenly appeared before him, and he couldn't help but read aloud: "150 - 09, Normandy Avenue"

Even at the moment he avenged his great grievances, he did not attain the peace he has now.

Gu Zheng spent three dollars to buy a hamburger and a cola, following the inexplicably appearing navigation, changed several buses, and arrived in front of a slightly dilapidated three-story apartment.

Jumping up from the bed, Gu Zheng immediately began to explore every nook and cranny of the room.

Gu Zheng shook his head and groggily got up from the beach. Before he could regain his senses, a furious shout came from behind him: "LAPD!"

Scenes from the past floated through Gu Zheng's mind, and his heart gradually became tranquil.

Regardless of the reason that led him to inexplicably arrive in Los Angeles, he accepted it

Vast layers of fiery clouds are stacked upon one another in the sky, showcasing a unique and splendid beauty that belongs exclusively to the West Coast, leaving the visiting tourists captivated and reluctant to depart

He can see it!

What on earth is this string of gibberish!

What on earth is LAPD, LGD + PDD?

He suddenly realized one thing

Meow meow meow

Behind this young police officer, there followed an older white police officer

He has been granted a new life by heaven, so in this life, he will live even more freely and joyfully

Finding the key under the carpet in front of the door, Gu Zheng opened the door and finally entered a private space, allowing the tension that had been tightly wound in his mind to ease slightly

Old John also breathed a sigh of relief, then asked: "Do you need us to take you back? Where is your home, Malibu? Chinatown? Beverly Hills?"

Old John’s recently hardened face melted away like ice and snow

Terry said with a puzzled expression: "Aren't you a lawyer? How could you be living in a slum?"

Upon seeing Gu Zhengsong, Terry breathed a sigh of relief and gratefully said: "Thank you for your understanding, my name is Terry"

... ...

Los Angeles, Santa Monica, dusk

Only a gun can bring him such a sense of threat

At the same time, accompanied by a string of fluent American English: "Please stand there and do not move, place your hands where we can see them."

The demeanor of the old veteran was much more relaxed, as he walked over calmly and unhurriedly.

However, for Gu Zheng, it does not matter what law firm it is; the compensation is certainly much better than the meager subsidy he received from the government when he was engaged in legal aid.

It is done, it is done

Behind the Harvard diploma, Gu Zheng discovered a letter of appointment from a law firm named Pearson

Gu Zheng casually said: "Lawyer"

Gu Zheng continued to flip through and discovered another letter of appointment in the corner of the bed, which was from a local law firm in Los Angeles

However, even when looking at the job offer, it is evident that the New York Pearson Law Firm is of a much higher caliber than the subsequent Gardner Kin Law and Library Firm

If he is not mistaken, he should have encountered a time travel + system as recorded in the online novels he frequently read before going blind

How did I suddenly get from South Korea to Los Angeles

Even if one has never been to Los Angeles, a fool knows that twenty dollars for a taxi is definitely not enough

He explained for quite a while, essentially stating that they were also called over by the citizens and hoped for his understanding

However, the company address on this employment letter is in New York, one on the East Coast and one on the West Coast, which are quite far apart, clearly not the place where 'he' is currently working

As Gu Zheng's mind was operating at high speed to analyze the current situation, it suddenly experienced a brief malfunction

Gu Zheng is currently experiencing significant ups and downs in life. He glanced at Old John and nodded calmly.

He made a sarcastic remark about the original owner's ability to choose an English name, but Gu Zheng saw some good news; he held a property certificate that proved the ownership of this small apartment building belonged to him, which alleviated many of his concerns

Ding!

Old John poked him and then said with a smile, "That is no longer Santa Monica. How about I give you twenty dollars, and you can take a taxi there yourself?"

Fatigue, excitement, and other complex emotions surged within Gu Zheng, placing him in a state of exhilaration

Gu Zheng slowly turned around and discovered a young Black man in a black police uniform, holding a gun and watching him with a vigilant expression. The man was slightly crouched, gradually approaching him while maintaining an optimal shooting stance

Gu Zheng calmed down a bit, waved his hand, and felt somewhat wary of the overly enthusiastic Old John. Wasn't it said that Asians were not very well received in America?

Gu Zheng was somewhat awakened by this angry shout, and just as he felt something was amiss, he suddenly sensed a chilling sensation on his back, as if he were being targeted by a venomous snake

He suddenly threw himself onto the bed, striving to feel the support from the mattress against his back, experiencing a sensation as if he were being drawn into the mattress

It turns out that the reason Old John was so enthusiastic before was that he was mistaken for a lawyer from the United States

Even if I had not died in that explosion, falling into the sea, it would have been impossible for me to drift all the way to Los Angeles, right? I am not a message in a bottle; I would have perished long before reaching there

However, his right hand was also resting on the holster, with his thumb slightly bent, ready to draw and shoot at any moment

He never thought he would see the light again in this lifetime, yet a miracle truly occurred