Chapter 1183 - 519: Generous Rewards
The guy with dreadlocks noticed Luke and pointed at him, taunting, "What are you laughing at? Step forward and let us hear too."
At this moment, the people around also noticed Luke, especially the Zhang brothers who had a look of surprise on their faces, with a hint of expectation and some apology.
Luke ignored the guy with dreadlocks and asked the older Zhang brother, Zhang Jianguo, "What's going on here?"
The younger Zhang brother, Zhang Jianmin, said, "Mr. Lee, these guys are causing trouble here, stopping us from working, and even beating people."
Luke pursued the question, "Why are they causing trouble here? Do you know them?"
Seeing Luke speak without a care, the guy with dreadlocks cursed, "Who the hell are you? Acting all high and mighty?"
Luke replied, "I'm the owner of this house. You're standing on my land. I order you to leave."
The guy with dreadlocks laughed, "Hey! Your Mandarin is pretty slick. Are you a spy or something?"
"Bang!"
Luke suddenly lifted his right foot and kicked fiercely at the guy with dreadlocks' belly.
The guy with dreadlocks flew out directly, 'Ah...'
He let out a painful howl, curling up on the ground like a shrimp.
The sudden scene shocked the guy with dreadlocks' buddies; they didn't expect Luke to strike so fast!
Seeing the guy with dreadlocks getting beaten, Scar and his two other cronies naturally wouldn't stand by idly. They immediately rushed in to beat Luke.
"You scoundrel, you're asking for death."
"Kill him!"
Luke didn't panic in the slightest. He casually revealed his police badge, causing Scar's eyes to shrink, as if electrocuted, with his movements coming to a halt.
Luke didn't intend to stop, punching him directly in the cheek, knocking him to the ground.
The other two cronies saw Luke's badge, similarly shrinking back.
Luke was unforgiving, knocking them down with fists and kicks.
In an instant, all four thugs were on the ground, moaning in pain.
Luke's strength had reached a professional boxing level, hitting hard enough to serve them a lesson.
The guy with dreadlocks hadn't seen Luke's badge, still thinking of fighting Luke. But that kick had struck him hard, leaving him breathless, cursing, "You're dead meat, I swear I'll kill you today."
Luke walked over, delivering a sweeping kick to his head, "Bang!" knocking him out cold.
Scar and the other two looked on in shock and fear, but didn't dare retaliate. Scar had a gun on his waist, but he didn't dare touch it, even folding his arms as if the gun was a hot potato.
Luke flashed his badge with his left hand, holding a gun in his right hand, "LAPD, you've trespassed on private property and attacked an officer. You're under arrest."
Scar quickly explained, "Officer, this is a misunderstanding. We didn't know this was your house.
We didn't intend to make a move against you.
We'll leave now."
"Nonsense, you were just about to attack Officer Lee, I saw it." Zhang Jianmin pointed at Scar, his face flushed with excitement.
Luke glanced at him. This guy at least had some backbone.
As for these four thugs, daring to cause trouble at his house, there's no way they'd leave so easily.
Luke only had one pair of handcuffs, certainly unable to apprehend four people.
He instructed a few workers, saying, "Use rope to tie them up and call the police."
As Luke spoke, he kept an eye on the four people, technically three, as the guy with dreadlocks was already knocked out by him.
The other three would be bled if they dared to reach for their guns.
However, after seeing the badge, those three had lost the courage to resist, typical bullies intimidated by strength, lying obediently tied up by the workers.
Soon, four patrol cars arrived at the scene. After a brief understanding of the situation, they directly took the four thugs away.
For small-time characters like these, Luke couldn't be bothered to pay attention, but of course, this matter isn't over. Luke will certainly find their boss to have a chat.
This little episode isn't even an appetizer. Luke said to the side to the Zhang brothers, "It's okay, carry on with the work."
Zhang Jianguo showed a look of apology, hurriedly offering Luke a cigarette, "Mr. Lee, I'm sorry for the trouble."
Luke took the cigarette, unconcerned, "Just make sure the work is done well."
Zhang Jianguo felt a bit disappointed; he thought Luke would actively inquire about the origin of these guys, and he had even prepared an explanation. But Luke seemed as if nothing had happened, not bringing up those four people again.
Some words couldn't be easily brought up now.
Luke walked around inside and outside the villa; the construction progress was faster than he had imagined. The house had already achieved the three connections and started interior decoration, with the look of a mansion.
Luke was in a good mood, saying to the workers, "You've worked hard. I'll treat you to lunch today, eat as much as you want."
"Thank you, Boss Lee."
"Thank you, Mr. Lee." The workers had seen what happened earlier, feeling both respectful and convinced by Luke, and now that Luke was treating them, naturally their goodwill was maxed out, and their work was more diligent.
Zhang Jianguo showed a flattering expression, "Captain Lee, sorry to bother you."
"It's only right, eating and drinking happily creates a working atmosphere."
"Oh, Zhang, I came over today not just to see the construction progress but also to settle April's construction payment. Could you calculate it for me?"
"Alright." Zhang Jianguo invited Luke to a construction table.
"Mr. Lee, according to the previous contract agreement, the total construction contracting fee for the house is 1.42 million US dollars, divided into four payments.
You initially paid a deposit of one hundred thousand dollars, then fifty hundred thousand dollars in mid-March. According to the agreement, you need to pay another fifty hundred thousand dollars by mid-April.
The remaining 320 thousand dollars will be paid after acceptance."
Luke nodded; the amount matched his memory.
Before building the villa, Luke only had one hundred thousand dollars in cash, which had been paid as a deposit.
Since deciding to rebuild the villa, Luke has been making an effort to earn money, first treasure hunting with Walker in Red Rock Canyon, catching an FBI-wanted psychopath killer and earning eighty thousand dollars in bounty.
At the same time, he also found treasure in the canyon, put it up for auction, and sold it for hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Additionally, someone employed him to return to Los Angeles and investigate a kidnapping case for eighty thousand dollars when he was traveling with his family to Hawaii.
These amounts are before taxes, estimated by Luke's father to be about 1 million dollars after taxes.
He paid fifty thousand dollars in mid-March again.
The remaining fifty thousand dollars was just enough to pay this time.
It means Luke is out of money again, and the construction tail payment requires new revenue streams.
He needs to keep making money!
"Captain Lee." Zhang Jianguo cautiously called out, interrupting Luke's train of thought.
"Uh, go ahead."
Zhang Jianguo took a deep breath and mustered up the courage, "I... want to ask for your help."
Luke asked knowingly, "What is it?"
"It's about the guys earlier. They haven't just caused trouble once; I'm really fed up and scared.
If this mess causes a delay in your villa's construction, I'd feel even more guilty."
Luke still didn't ask proactively, saying blandly, "It's okay; if anyone comes to cause trouble at my house again, just call me. I'll handle it."
Zhang Jianguo forced a bitter smile, thinking to himself, who would dare come to your house and cause trouble, there aren't enough to send to the police station.
But since they don't dare trouble you, they certainly won't spare us.
Luke isn't afraid, but he's scared.'
If Luke doesn't help, this matter would be a major issue for him.
"Captain Lee, I first apologize to you.
Today's matter, I dragged you into.
I have some conflict with those guys, which is why they came to the construction site to stir trouble.
I know you have the capability and reputation; I hope you can mediate a bit." Zhang Jianguo laid low, realizing that if he didn't proactively make things clear, Luke probably wouldn't get involved, so he gritted his teeth,
"If successful, I'll give you a hefty reward!"