American Tax Officer

"Over three million US dollars... There are indeed one or two cases of that size, but as you know, such cases with huge amounts involved generally belong to organized criminal groups. They are both cunning and have complex connections. Taking them down isn't going to be easy..."

"I understand, which is why I'm calling you today, Director Jennifer, to discuss this matter. How about you let me handle these cases?"

At the Valley Branch, Jennifer perked up upon hearing this.

With those big cases piled up in her department, relying on those incompetents, it might take another ten years to solve them.

She had already witnessed David's capability, and if these cases were handed over to David, there indeed was a very high chance to solve them.

But on the other hand,

The intensified crackdown was because the Lake District Sub-Bureau Branch had offended the Nevada State government, and David had come to serve as their 'volunteer'.

Now, with matters concerning cases in their jurisdiction, how could David possibly continue to play the 'volunteer'?

Especially since the God-Making Plan was in full swing, if David wanted to cooperate on these cases, he surely aimed for a share of the tax revenue.

With that in mind, she tentatively replied, "It's not impossible to hand the cases over to you, Director David, but if they are solved, regarding the tax revenue..."

"A 46% split!"

At the mention of a 46% split, Jennifer's face stiffened. With cases involving as much as three million US dollars, the minimum tax collected would be almost 1.2 million.

If they agreed to a 46% split, the other party would take away 480,000, which was no small figure!

It's not worth it.

No pain, no gain!

These cases are accumulating dust here; who knows when they will be solved.

Perhaps it's best to let David try.

Jennifer made her decision in an instant, and with gritted teeth said, "Alright, Director David, as long as you can solve these cases, we are willing to give you 40%!"

At the Lake District end, David was also taken aback upon hearing this.

My intention was a 60-40 split in my favor, right?

How did it turn into me getting only 40%?

But quickly, he realized he might not have been clear before, and quickly corrected, "I apologize, Director Jennifer, I meant I take 60% and you take 40%!"

"What?"

Upon hearing this, Jennifer's face was full of question marks.

The cases belong to the Valley, and if David were to come over to investigate, he would certainly need to use their Valley Branch's channels, system, and personnel.

It should be only reasonable for them to get 60%!

Jennifer was becoming increasingly indignant; had it not been for David's outstanding reputation and the million of tax revenue he had recently brought in, she would've berated anyone else by now.

She suppressed her irritation and countered with a slight hint of dispute in her voice, "Director David, you getting 60% and us getting 40% doesn't seem quite right, does it?"

"Director Jennifer, are you in your office right now?" Only on m v|le|mp|yr

This sudden change in topic by David befuddled Jennifer, but she still replied, "Yes, what about it?"

"Open the tax performance chart, and take a look at the Newtown District Branch!"

Although unsure of David's intent, Jennifer did as instructed and soon enough, the Newtown District Branch's name appeared in her view.

But upon seeing the branch's total tax performance of 14.026 million US dollars, she was instantly stunned.

The Newtown District Branch was the largest of the Nevada State and she naturally kept a regular watch on it.

Yet just yesterday, she saw that the branch's tax revenue was only over five million, how did it suddenly soar to 14.026 million?

Did they earn a sudden influx of about eight million overnight?

While Jennifer was still puzzled, David's voice came through the phone once again, "You see the Newtown District's tax performance, Director Jennifer?"

Jennifer snapped back to reality and asked, "Director David, this sudden surge in Newtown District's tax performance, doesn't have anything to do with you, does it?"

"You guessed it, Director Jennifer. Before coming to your Henderson City, the Lake District Sub-Bureau Branch had already collaborated with me on three cases. And you know what the initial estimated amount for those cases provided by their intelligence department was?"

"How much?"

Jennifer's interest was piqued.

"Each one was about Four Million US dollars, and now, I've only solved two cases."

"Four Million US dollars each... wait a minute..."

Jennifer seemed to sense something was off.

An estimated Four Million US dollars meant that nearly One point Six Million in taxes could be collected.

And now that David had solved two cases, it should have been Three point Two Million US dollars under normal circumstances, right?

So how could the tax achievement table for the Lake District Sub-Bureau Branch exaggerate to Fourteen point Two Million?

To get to the bottom of it, she immediately asked, "If each case involves an amount of Four Million dollars, then the Lake District Sub-Bureau Branch shouldn't have a tax achievement of Fourteen point Two Million US dollars now!"

David smiled and replied, "Yes, you are right, Director Jennifer. But as you know, the investigation data from the intelligence departments of the various branches are never completely detailed. If they were that detailed, you all would have caught people and frozen accounts by now. So, those criminal groups have a lot of money that you don't end up finding, and you can only give estimated amounts.

But as it happens, I have the ability to find out all their amounts!"

After listening to the explanation, a trace of shock appeared on Jennifer's face.

She agreed with what David said about the intelligence department's investigation data not being detailed.

After all, if their department had actually found all the money involved by the criminal group, the case would have been solved long ago given such extensive evidence.

And regarding David saying he had the capability to find out all the money involved by the criminal groups, it might sound a bit boastful, but given the abilities that David had shown, he seemed qualified to make such a claim.

With this in mind, Jennifer replied, "Then may I understand it this way, Director David, if our branch collaborates with you on these cases, we could also gain as much as the Lake District Sub-Bureau Branch did?"

The initial estimate for the cases in the Lake District was Four Million, but two cases ended up bringing in Twelve Million – that was several times the initial estimates.

If the cases in the Valley could be increased by that much, she wouldn't mind giving David seventy percent, let alone sixty percent!

"That's hard to say since I don't have the files of your cases yet. But I think, based on the estimate from your intelligence department, doubling the amount is definitely doable!"

"Alright then, if these cases can double in amount, then I agree to give you sixty percent!"

She left herself a backdoor with that statement.

If the cases could double, she would indeed be willing to give David sixty percent, but if they didn't, naturally there would be no sixty percent!

David understood the implication in her words, but he didn't continue to haggle. Instead, he agreed readily, "Deal!"

"Great, I'll send you the files on the cases in a bit!"

Lake District Sub-Bureau Branch.

After hanging up the phone, David pulled out the phone number for the Western District Branch Director Hopkinson and called him, once again bringing up the idea of collaborating on cases.

Upon hearing of the collaboration, Hopkinson was as willing as can be, but when he heard David wanted sixty percent, he became reluctant, just like Jennifer had.

However, David then used the same spiel he had with Jennifer.

In the end, Hopkinson also fell into line, agreeing to send the files on the cases over as soon as possible.

And that wasn't all.

Over the next period of time, David made calls one by one to the branches in various cities.

It wasn't until 5:30 P.M. when someone knocked on the door that he stopped, saying, "Come in!"

Simmons entered and reported, "Director, there's a message from Isidore. The Counterfeit Banknote Group has prepared the money. Tomorrow at 12 P.M., they will conduct the transaction at the downtown library in the Lake District!"

"Okay, I got it!"

"Oh, and one more thing, Inspector Matthew from the Newtown District has come over, he says he wants to see you."

"Matthew?"

David looked thoughtful and then said, "Alright, let him come up!"

Simmons nodded, turned around, and left through the door.