American tax officials

Chapter 65 Please Begin Your Performance

Leo glanced up at Li Gensheng standing at the entrance of the tea room, then turned back and said, "He's not willing to pay 5, do you think he'd be willing to pay 8?"

He admitted that David's investigative abilities were very impressive.

But this case is, after all, a case in their main district, and he didn't believe David could be so confident.

"You don't need to worry about that, as long as I receive it!"

Leo narrowed his eyes, pondered for a moment, and replied, "What if you don't receive it?"

"If you don't receive it, I'll make up the 8 for you with another case!"

"Are you serious?"

Leo and Millie confirmed in unison.

"certainly!"

"Fine, I'll give you half an hour. I want to see how you manage to get him to talk!"

Although Leo was very unhappy with David, he wasn't stupid. Either way, he could make 8. Let alone him, any inspector would have chosen him.

"Oh, right, I have another question!"

"What's the problem?"

Perhaps because he had gained an advantage, Leo's tone softened somewhat.

"If I'm lucky and receive more than the initial 8, how should that be calculated?"

Leo and Millie paused for a moment; they hadn't really thought about that question.

In their view, it was already quite difficult to squeeze 5 yuan out of this old man, and they felt that more than 8 yuan was impossible.

However, since David had already said that, they couldn't refuse. Leo immediately replied, "We only want 8. If you can charge more, that's your skill, and it's all on you!"

David nodded in satisfaction, then took out his phone and said, "Seeing is believing, so how about we all record this?"

Li Gensheng needs to pay more than 32 yuan in taxes. After deducting the 8 yuan given to the two people, he still has nearly 25 yuan left.

This is no small sum, and it's necessary to do this to avoid disputes and resentment from the other party later.

Hearing this, Leo and Millie were overjoyed.

To be honest, they were also afraid that if David couldn't squeeze the old man out of 8, he would cause trouble with them.

So they'd love to record it.

With the recording as evidence, David won't be able to deny it anymore!

"Okay, I agree!"

Leo also took out his phone.

Next, both parties turned on the recording mode, first identifying themselves as a certain branch office and a certain inspector, and then explaining the case and the taxes involved.

It takes about 2 minutes.

After finishing the recording, Leo happily put his phone in his pocket and gestured to David to begin his performance.

David didn't waste any words and walked towards the tea room. When he reached Li Gensheng, he said, "Mr. Li, may we go in and have a chat?"

"I've already told Inspector Leo everything I needed to say. What else is there to discuss?"

Li Gensheng looked somewhat impatient.

"Let's chat for a bit, at least I can help you avoid being taken away by them!"

Li Gensheng was stunned for a moment.

What does it mean to help him prevent him from being taken away?

never mind!

Let's hear what this new inspector has to say first!

Li Gensheng went into the tea room first, followed by David and Nissen, who closed the door behind them.

"Do you think he can really force this old man to hand over 8?"

Milimo looked at the door that had just closed and asked thoughtfully.

"I admit his auditing skills are unparalleled in the entire IRS system in Las Vegas, but I think it's highly unlikely that he can force this old man to cough up $8 in such a short time!"

"But if he wasn't confident, why would he dare to ask us for 8 in taxes? It seems like we're getting a huge bargain!"

After hearing what Milliemo said, Leo finally came to his senses.

That's true.

David looked very confident, and he even made a recording. If he couldn't handle this old man, he would have to pay 8 in taxes himself.

Is it...

Has he already investigated this old man?

That's somewhat possible!

Didn't I just hear him say he had other business with this old man?

After thinking for a moment, Leo said, "Forget it, as long as we make 8 this time, that's fine!"

Millie nodded.

Regardless of why David is so confident, if he can get the $8 in taxes this time, it will be a huge profit!

Inside the tea room.

Out of politeness, Li Gensheng and his companion poured each other a cup of tea and asked, "Inspector, I'm very busy. You're taking turns wasting my time; I can file a complaint!"

"Sure, you can file a complaint anytime you want, but before you do, I'd like you to pay your taxes of over 32 yuan first!"

Li Gensheng was taken aback, then his expression darkened as he asked, "32? What does that mean?"

"Didn't you just buy a painting from Liu Lin's gang on the 3rd of last month and then resell it to Lin Qi for $5?"

Upon hearing this, Li Gensheng's hand, which was holding the teacup, instantly froze at his lips.

David continued, "And on the 7th of last month, didn't you receive another jade item from them, which you then resold to Lin Qi, making another 7!"

"And January 19th..."

"Adding all these figures together, you earned $83 in a month. According to our IRS tax rate, wouldn't you need to pay us over $32 in taxes?"

After hearing these words, although Li Gensheng appeared calm on the surface, his heart was already churning with turmoil.

He initially thought that the two new inspectors were just trying to intimidate and threaten him, just like the two who had come before.

He had already made preparations to deal with it.

Little did he expect that the inspector named David had no intention of intimidating him at all, but instead meticulously listed every single transaction he had made that month.

Realizing he was getting tough, Li Gensheng's eyebrows gradually furrowed into a frown line.

"What's wrong, Mr. Li? Aren't you going to say a few words in your defense?"

Li Gensheng remained silent for a long time, not knowing how to refute the argument, so he could only bite the bullet and say, "I don't know what you're talking about. I'm just a businessman who runs a tea shop!"

David said unhurriedly, "Is that so? Should I call Liu Qi, Wang Wenbin, Huang Lin, and the others over so you can have a chat with them in person?"

"They are your biggest suppliers. If I restrict their entry or arrest them, do you think your business will be affected?"

Now, Li Gensheng's face turned completely gloomy, and his fists under the tea table were clenched tightly.

The other party not only investigated his transactions so thoroughly, but also found out everything about his suppliers in China. It seems they have him cornered!

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(End of this chapter)