Chapter 0002: Assaulting a Police Officer, Lip Prints, Everything is Great
Luke: "None of us are professionals. If I want to leave, I definitely need the doctor's consent"
A small head poked out from the living room: "Oh, Luke, are you feeling better now?"
Continuing on, the F150 once again hit the road, speeding home, with only Robert's occasional laughter echoing along the way
Well, this does not mean that Robert's surname is Shelf.
Even in his previous life, Luke enjoyed eating hamburgers and toast, not out of convenience, but because he genuinely liked that texture
The sound of rushing water
Robert widened his eyes and said, "If you are talking about going to Knox City to be a police officer, then you will indeed be quite busy; the police in big cities are extremely overworked. But in our small town, if you work as a police officer under me, do you think it would be that exhausting?"
Robert released the brake and looked at Luke in shock: "You... are still running a fever?"
Joseph was somewhat dissatisfied, but still nodded: "Got it, stop nagging." He then sat back down on the floor and continued playing games on the television.
It is a disaster; I have become accustomed to arguing with Robert. What should I do now
Luke hurriedly called out to him: "No, I am fine now. Robert, please take me home, I want to eat the breakfast that Catherine makes."
However, before leaving, the doctor couldn't help but remind, "Although there is nothing wrong with your body, you showed no signs of a concussion when you came in last night"
The owner of the small head pouted: "Catherine agreed to let me play for an hour. Besides, you are not Claire, you won't tell on me."
Robert said, "Then I will go buy you something to eat." As he spoke, he turned around to head out
Whether it is a celebrity, a great writer, or a tech mogul, it signifies that many high-quality women will come rushing in, and he does not need to worry about issues concerning his girlfriend
Luke rolled his eyes; his fever was due to the system synchronizing with his brain last night, not because he had become mentally impaired: "No, didn't you hear the doctor just read the temperature?"
Luke can hold on for just another three years
Luke silently shed tears in his heart
Luke: "Hehe, come on, who made you describe the police as if they were on a white-haired salary."
The police in this small town are somewhat different from those in large city police departments; they are also referred to as peacekeepers and are private police hired by the townspeople themselves.
In terms of food, he has a strong affinity with Texas
Only Robert could enable him to become a formal police officer within a month, as Robert is the town's sheriff and also the sole constable
However, he did not expect that after waiting for three days, the system would be activated and require him to become a police officer
This is truly a grave sin
Over there, Robert looked at him with a mocking expression and said, "What? Are you thinking of which nurse?"
Because ... . ... Robert wanted him to join the town police department as a police officer right after graduating from high school, Luke decisively refused
Luke nodded helplessly in defeat: "Alright, I admit I was wrong on this point, Robert, you are the boss. So I am indeed preparing to follow your advice, aren't I?"
After taking another look at that lip print, I was instantly filled with frustration: "This crazy girl!"
Robert, a traditional Texan who has served in the military, worked as a rancher, and ultimately became a police officer, is indeed a straightforward and rugged man
Luke was baffled, and only after he walked into the restaurant did he notice what seemed to be a bright red mark on his cheek reflected in the gleaming stainless steel cutlery
After a moment, a slightly hoarse voice sounded: "Robert, Luke should be fine, but he is still in bed, and I can't wake him up. Oh, are you coming over later? Hmm, okay, I still need to go camping with Sally and the others. In one hour, whether you come or not, I will leave."
Since it is a detective system, why can't it become a private investigator
Robert: "Huh?" He turned his head to look at him with a bewildered expression.
Robert: "Then how did you change your mind? Didn't you say that you would rather die than stay here as a police officer, and that being a small police officer would only leave you poor enough to eat dirt?"
Luke: "Well, after considering it for the past few days, I believe what you said is very correct"
Over there, Robert had lowered his voice to explain the origin of the lipstick mark to Catherine, which made her laugh
The sound of gravel rolling and grinding echoed as the F150 on the highway suddenly veered off, plunging directly down the road and into the wasteland beside it
However, it seems that because he is now lying on the hospital bed, Robert did not argue with him as he usually would, but instead asked, "How do you feel?"
Luke helplessly supported his forehead with his hand, as he had just bumped his head hard against Robert's large head, and it indeed hurt a bit
Luke mumbled groggily: "No, Claire, let me sleep a little longer, school is on break."
Catherine then smiled and said, "That's good, come over quickly, I have already prepared breakfast."
The shouting indeed ceased
Robert looked at the road surface and casually said, "Oh, what is it?"
The sheriff is the law enforcement officer of the town, or in other words, the chief of police
Upon arriving home, Luke, too lazy to wait for Robert, pushed the door open and entered the house: "Catherine, I am back"
This is simply driving him to the brink of collapse
Robert had already eaten before going to work; he merely took the opportunity during work hours to pick up Luke and bring him home. After all, the area is small, so it was just a convenient excuse to go out on patrol.
Catherine accompanied Joseph for the meal, as children need to eat on time and cannot wait until now
It is indeed possible to earn tens to hundreds of thousands annually, and with systematic assistance, one may not be unable to become wealthy
After a long time, a voice called out in my ear: "Luke, it's time to get up"
Catherine Yu was not at ease, looking at Robert who had just entered the room
Then, he suddenly felt the entire world shaking, as if it were a magnitude 10 earthquake, with the surrounding buildings beginning to tilt and collapse, crashing down towards him
He examined it closely and discovered that it was a bright red lipstick mark, leaving him momentarily speechless
Luke let out a cry and suddenly sat up
Luke took the warmed milk out of the microwave, poured it over the cereal, and then said, "Hmm, can I start now?"
Luke gradually regained his composure, yet he still grimaced and rubbed his forehead, instinctively mocking, "Robert, I am neither a criminal nor your subordinate, alright!"
What is even more frustrating is that Luke almost had a quarrel with Robert three days ago over work-related matters
Fortunately, as he sat diagonally opposite Luke, the drink that was sprayed did not affect the breakfast
Moreover, they only start to have money when they are already in their seventies or eighties, what hope is there for life?
A winner in life does not need a girlfriend at all; a multitude of women willing to be close female friends can accomplish most of the tasks that a girlfriend would.
Luke shrugged, pulled out a tissue, and wiped away the lipstick mark in two or three strokes
He could only nod helplessly: "Understood, doctor. Thank you for your reminder"
As a relative who has lived with Robert for over ten years, Luke is well aware of the income of the town's police officers
Fortunately, the tax burden in Texas is among the lowest in the United States, and the cost of living is relatively low. With Catherine's salary as a teacher, the Roberts family is not facing a difficult life.
Luke: "Therefore, I have made the decision to stay in town and become a police officer"
Now, this broken system actually wants Luke to become a police officer, isn't this just setting him up for failure
Hearing Luke's words, she wondered: "Didn't Robert buy you a hamburger or something first"
Keluoke is only eighteen years old this year, and will not retire until the Year of the Monkey in the Month of the Horse
Even Robert's salary makes it seem somewhat tight to support a family
He is not in a hurry
Robert is a police officer, and also a sheriff, and he almost instantly understood the meaning behind it
Robert turned his head and asked, "Are you sure there are no problems?"
After driving for a while, Luke finally couldn't help but speak up: "Robert, I want to tell you something."
Indeed, the true source of income for senior executives is not their salary. After retirement, they can engage in activities such as giving speeches, writing books, and lobbying, easily earning tens to hundreds of millions a year, which is legally permissible
Turning her head, she couldn't help but laugh as she pointed at Luke's face: "However, during breakfast, I want to know which young nurse you have been flirting with this time."
Luke fell into a deep slumber once again
Luke's expression was subtle: "I seem to remember that a couple of days ago, Claire and her classmates specifically went to buy a lipstick for this high school prom."
His goal is to become a wealthy person
The first task of the system is to become an official police officer, with a time limit of one month
Catherine smiled and nodded: "That's fine. By the way, do you remember which nurse it was?"
Moments later, Luke and Robert got into the F150 and headed towards Shackleford.
At that moment, Catherine walked out of the kitchen, looking at Luke with a face full of concern
He did not hastily wipe away the lipstick mark; instead, he carefully scrutinized it for a moment and then replayed the memories from yesterday to today.
Catherine also brought his breakfast over
The woman chuckled softly a few times and then walked out of the ward
A toast with meat and vegetables weighed nearly 1 pound, and he finished it in just a few bites. He also drank the warm milk oatmeal completely, and then he contentedly patted his belly: "So comfortable, I was starving before I came back"
After a dull thud, Luke, feeling dizzy and disoriented, collapsed again in the hospital room. Robert, with an expressionless face, withdrew his hands that had been shaking Luke's shoulders and touched his forehead, which was hurt from the impact: "Very good, it seems you are quite spirited, daring to assault an officer so early in the morning"
Although Robert is not his biological father, his relationship with his real father is not much different.
Luke: "Hehe, as long as you are happy, please feel free."
There is a saying in Texas, which is that everything is big in Texas
Robert stared at him for a moment, then suddenly burst into laughter, giving him a hearty slap on the shoulder: "Haha, you finally admitted defeat this time! Luke, remember, you conceded this time."
Luke grumbled discontentedly a couple of times, turned over, and continued to sleep
Luke: "That thing is nowhere near as delicious as what Catherine makes; I would rather have Robert take me back to eat."
Luke walked over and hugged her: "I'm fine now, just really hungry. Is breakfast ready, Catherine?"
Because Robert is the local police officer in the American township, he is also the sheriff of Shackford.
Luke shrugged: "Alright, I won't tell on you, but you promised Catherine that you would take breaks on time"
But ...? ... The detective system? The first task is to become a formally appointed police officer
Only now do I understand, with that bright lipstick mark on his cheek in the early morning, what else could everyone think of
Fortunately, the roadside here is merely flat land, and the F150 is not afraid of this slightly bumpy wilderness, with no danger of the vehicle overturning.
Then, there was a continuous rustling sound in the room, as if someone was busy with something
If Luke really became a police officer, then Robert truly is his superior
Luke lay on the hospital bed with an extremely complicated state of mind, lost in thought, and unknowingly fell asleep again
The doctor came over, asked a couple of casual questions, and indicated that Luke did not have any major issues and could be discharged.
An hour later, a fragrant breeze wafted in, and two warm lips kissed Luke's cheek: "Luke, sweet dreams. Robert is coming, so I will take my leave now"
After finishing his words, he suddenly froze
Those gazes clearly convey the sentiment of "Youth is wonderful"
Upon his return home from the hospital, he encountered several people, many of whom greeted him with smiles
He wants to change his mind and agree to become a police officer, Robert will mock him at most once, but in the end, he will still help him
Therefore, having lived in Texas for eighteen years in this lifetime, Luke has not found anything to be particularly unusual
After a few seconds, the vehicle finally came to a complete stop
Previously, he did not pay much attention; in a small place like Shakford, everyone tends to be relatively friendly. At most, he was just a bit more handsome, and others were willing to smile at him.
Luke walked over and patted the little head: "Alright. Joseph, what are you doing? Oh, you're in trouble, sneaking in a game."
Luke leisurely picked up his breakfast, a ham and lettuce sandwich, and began to eat.
However, it belongs solely to Luke.
Moreover, there is a considerable Chinese population residing in Texas, particularly in Houston and Fort Worth, and it is not troublesome to occasionally have someone bring back some Chinese condiments from there
What financial prospects are there in becoming a police officer? The chief of the New York Police Department earns less than twenty-something thousand a year.
Robert and she are in sync: "It's all good, I asked the doctor."
In his dream, he wielded an RPG in one hand and a Gatling gun spewing blue flames in the other, shooting left and right, forcing countless aliens to flee in disarray. He laughed triumphantly, saying: "I am the super cop! Who else is there?"
Luke: "If we don't count that last hit, then I think I'm fine, just a bit hungry"
Robert thought it best to simply go out and find a doctor
There is a system in place, and even if it requires activation after reaching adulthood, according to American law, one is considered an adult at the age of 21, which allows for the unrestricted purchase of alcohol. How can this not be considered adulthood
Luke remained calm and composed, while Robert, who had already taken a can of Dr. Pepper from the refrigerator and was drinking it, suddenly burst out laughing and sprayed the carbonated beverage from his mouth
Bang
Robert's annual salary is only 54,000 dollars, and that is before tax. He is still the sheriff, while the minimum annual salary for an ordinary police officer in the town is 32,000 dollars
For instance, this toast in front of me features two slices that are twice as thick as regular toast, with the cut surface being one and a half times larger. The one-centimeter-thick slices of ham are quite substantial, complemented by two pieces of lettuce and Catherine's homemade pickled cucumber slices. The aroma of the bread, the fragrance of the meat, and the tangy and refreshing taste of the vegetables are all very much to Luke's liking