"It must be our Black friend who occasionally finds time to come back here, didn’t you see the window leaks and the yard is overgrown with moss? How could anyone live in this haunted place."
Allen Zhang looked at the house resembling a haunted house, with last century’s cabin decor style, the kind that nobody would want even if offered for free. Coming here at night to film a horror movie would definitely set the perfect atmosphere, and it’s hard to imagine anyone living here.
He asked Sieg to keep watch outside while Allen Zhang approached the worn-out cabin’s door, knocking on it, but as expected, there was no response.
So, he simply climbed through the window and entered.
As soon as he stepped inside, the wooden floor under his feet made a miserable creaking sound and directly cracked.
Allen Zhang looked at the interior decorations and fixtures; the ceiling was about to collapse, and the walls were covered with moss, giving an air-conditioned cold vibe. You wouldn’t think it was a horror-themed cabin if you didn’t say anything.
He didn’t dare delve deeper, but after carefully searching around, prying open the floorboards, he found a USB drive and a notebook wrapped in a plastic bag.
Allen Zhang opened the notebook, saw the detailed dates written along with project listings, definitely the kind that could lead to a death sentence, wondering if those gang black kids would ever think of coming here to search.
As for the salacious deal footage in the USB, Allen Zhang decided to pocket it and watch it later slowly.
Just as he was about to leave the place, Sieg’s voice came from outside, "Hey! hello there! Is this dog yours? Look at it! It looks really mighty!"
The dog’s barking was incessant and chaotic.
At the same time, a girl’s questioning voice also sounded, "Who are you? What are you doing at my doorstep?"
Allen Zhang immediately peered out to observe.
"Your doorstep? Oh, sorry, I genuinely didn’t know anyone still lived here; I thought the house had been vacated long ago, I didn’t do anything, just a tourist visiting around." Sieg’s ability to improvise was strong.
"You better be! If you really are a tourist, you should go to the theme park next door, not skulking around a small cabin." the girl said.
Allen Zhang looked at the girl wearing a floral dress, blonde-haired and blue-eyed, holding a strong and muscular Rottweiler. No wonder Sieg was so nervous.
This place is her home? Wasn’t it Black’s?
The Rottweiler sniffed around, sensing the strangers’ scent, and immediately started barking wildly again towards the cabin.
Stupid dog! What are you barking at?
Allen Zhang saw through the window the ferocious look on the dog’s face.
The girl tightened the dog’s leash, scolding: "Shut up! Jason! Stop barking."
Seeing the girl unable to hold the leash, Allen Zhang pondered for a few seconds, then decisively kicked open the door and pulled out a handgun, "Hey! Girl, make your dog shut up!"
"WTF!!" The girl, seeing the Glock in Allen Zhang’s hand, was utterly stunned, "Why are you in my house? Who are you?"
"We’re from the Los Angeles Police Department, investigating a person named El Martin. Do you know him?" Allen Zhang concocted a quick lie, flashing a ccw license.
"Who? I don’t know him." the girl instantly tensed up.
Sieg and Allen Zhang exchanged glances, understanding there must be something going on, and Sieg immediately spoke sternly, "You better not hide anything, this is supposed to be El Martin’s house too. We have already collected evidence related to him here!"
"This is my house, not El Martin’s." the girl said.
"Is it?" Allen Zhang’s tone was severe.
"Alright, El Martin, Houston Martin, they must be the same person. If you mean that generous Black man, I indeed know him, because he’s my sex buddy," she quickly confessed.
Speaking nonchalantly, "We met online, he drove here to meet me, we had a couple of drinks and hit it off, and then we rolled in the sheets, but beyond that, I have no other connection with him."
Allen Zhang was surprised by this revelation; this Black guy played quite the field, driving from downtown to the countryside to hook up?
And this white girl was quite attractive too, a pure, desired face, somewhat like someone from South Chicago he once knew.
South Chicago must-go, is it you? Karen?
Looks like Black indeed played his game.
Allen Zhang directly took out the clues he found, "Do you dare say you didn’t know about these? These were all found in your house!"
"Shit! You managed to find that?" The girl immediately panicked, unable to hide her tracks, she accidentally exposed herself, "Has Martin been arrested for confessing? Isn’t he part of a gang? I won’t also end up in jail, will I?"
"It depends on your performance."
Allen casually answered, "He didn’t confess, he went to meet God! Shot 96 times by gang members, he’s become a sieve. You better keep your mouth shut about this, act like nothing happened. Considering it’s your first offense and you’re still a minor, we’ll let it slide this time."
"I’m not a minor, I’m already 19!" The girl retorted.
Then she said hesitantly, "How about I hang out with you two, then you pretend nothing happened, and don’t report me to the police station, okay?"
"..." Allen was momentarily speechless.
Sieg looked at her seriously, "Miss, did you go to school? Do you know what happens when you try to bribe a police officer through illegal acts? This is a crime!"
"What would happen? No safe measures? Backdoor deals? I can’t accept that!!"
"I once stole some things from a convenience store, and the owner reported me to the town police. He wanted to arrest me, but after I hung out with them for a day at home, he let me go," the girl candidly answered.
That shock lasted Sieg for a whole year.
Why don’t such good things happen to me... pah!
I’ve encountered it now, but even though I’m not a police officer, I’m still a veteran!
Sieg strictly scolded her to correct her misguided thinking, but the girl was unreasonable and looked down on him.
Mockingly she said, "Could it be that you can’t do it? What are you pretending for? Haven’t you been with a woman before? We’re all adults here, isn’t it better to be honest? What right do you have to talk ? It’s my freedom!!"
"..." Sieg was left speechless, alright, alright, it’s clear you indeed live freely.
Fury burned within. So infuriating!
Allen said, "Alright, let’s leave it at that, keep your dog on a leash, girl. We’ve settled our business and will be leaving soon. Don’t go telling anyone about what happened here, or you’ll definitely end up being charged and jailed."
"What if those gang members come to take revenge on me? No, you must ensure my personal safety, aren’t you police officers? If you don’t sleep with me, you definitely won’t help me! I don’t have money to bribe you."
The girl blocked the way, stubbornly saying.
"They won’t get that chance."
Allen also felt a bit of headache, "We’re a legitimate institution!"
What kind of logic is that in your brain, why would anyone think that just by sleeping with you, they would owe you help? It seems you’ve never encountered a scumbag before.
"Martin would sleep with me every time he came and would give me some money to help him hide the stolen money and goods, it’s part of the deal! Don’t worry, I’m clean because I have a boyfriend and we’re getting married next month," the girl said.
Wait, you still have a boyfriend?
What kind of town is this? Love town? More like messy relationships town! It’s totally outrageous, folks!!
Who knows how Allen and Sieg finally left.
In any case, the General Sect Leader had a huge headache.
"Although I knew country girls were open to playing around, and that as long as you’re handsome, a few sweet words could win them over, I didn’t expect it to be this open."
Sieg complained, "I’m never coming back to this darn place, Los Angeles is way better!"
Allen tightened his belt, slightly speechless, "So why did I have to be the one to make the sacrifice in the end? My vital energy is seriously drained, buddy!!"
"When I was listening outside, it sounded like she was very happy? And you too."
Sieg countered, "She even said she doesn’t want to get married anymore, wants to be with you."
"She may have been happy, but I’m dying."
Allen took a deep breath, got into the car, buckled up, "Drive fast!!"
"ok." Sieg started the vehicle and floored the gas, speeding away from the terrifying town.