American tax officials

Chapter 67: Give me 8? Dream on!

Leo was furious at these words, but the thought of over 32 in taxes still made him resentful. He continued arguing, "I said only 8, but that's because I didn't know he needed to pay over 32 in taxes! If I had known, it definitely wouldn't have been just 8!"

"How about this, you take 8, and we'll keep the rest. After all, this is a case from our main district!"

Even though David had already guessed that Leo would definitely cause trouble afterward, he was still speechless at Leo's shameless words.

You said you'd let it go if everyone split the profits 50/50.

Give him 8, and let them keep the rest for the main district?

Do you think I'm stupid?

David pulled out his phone, pointed at it, and retorted, "Inspector Leo, we made a deal beforehand. If you go back on your word like this, even if you take it to the city bureau, the state bureau, or even the headquarters, you'll still be in the wrong!"

"you……"

Leo was speechless, and his face turned even redder.

He had just thought recording the conversation was a wise move, but now he realized how incredibly stupid he had been.

If there hadn't been a recording, he would still have had a chance to back out.

After all, this case is a case in the Main Street District, and this tax money also has to go through their Main Street District branch. Even if they forcibly withhold it and don't give it to David, there's nothing David can do.

But now there is a recording as evidence.

If they dare to forcibly detain it, and David were to release the recording, their entire neighborhood would become a laughing stock.

And as David said, even though their district is one of the most important districts in Las Vegas, they are in the wrong, and even the city bureau can't help them.

"Inspector David, over 32 in taxes is no small sum. How about this, we each compromise and split it in half? That's fair to both of us!"

This time, it was Millie Mo who stepped forward.

Even if they split it in half, they can still get more than 16 in tax revenue.

They might not be able to pay such a large sum of taxes even after a full assessment period, so they should strive for it no matter what.

As for the promise just now?

These days, what's the value of a promise? Of course, tax performance is what matters!

David was amused by this, and said firmly, "Is this what you call fair? We agreed you'd get 8, so you only get 8. There's no room for negotiation!"

After saying that, David turned and left, not giving the two a chance to argue any further.

Leo and Milliemo watched David leave without any hesitation, their faces turning ashen, but in the end they did not chase after him.

"You damn bastard, why didn't you tell us you evaded so many taxes!"

Unable to vent his anger, Leo could only take it out on Li Gensheng.

Li Gensheng did not refute, but looked at Leo with the eyes of someone looking at an idiot, as if to say, "If you were me, would you be so honest?"

The other person's gaze fueled Leo's anger even more. Just as he was about to lash out further, he was pulled back by Milliemo, who was standing to the side.

In the end, the two could only leave the tea shop in frustration.

……

half an hour later

In the office of one of the tax chiefs at the Main Street Precinct.

Leo and Millie walked in, looking at their boss Brewster with a hint of something unsaid.

"What's up? Did you finish that antique case?"

Brewster put down the documents in his hand and looked up at the two of them.

Leo was silent for five seconds, then finally nodded and said, "It's all sorted out..."

Brewster revealed a satisfied expression, adjusted his glasses, and asked, "How much did you receive? 3 or 5?"

"Received 8..."

"Oh? 8?!"

Brewster was somewhat surprised, then smiled broadly and praised, "Well done!"

In the past, such praise would have made them very happy, but now, instead of being happy, they felt even more somber.

I wonder how their boss will react when he finds out the whole story.

The thought sent chills down their spines.

But this matter cannot be kept secret, because once Li Gensheng's tax payment arrives, everyone will know.

"What's wrong? Shouldn't you be happy to receive such a large sum of taxes?"

Brewster was puzzled by the bitter looks on the faces of the two people in front of him.

Leo and Milliemo exchanged a glance, and finally Leo forced a smile and said, "Chief Tax Commissioner Brewster, this case... has encountered some problems. Here's what happened..."

A few minutes later.

After learning the whole story, Brewster was instantly dumbfounded.

Did David from the Lake District Precinct get involved in this case?

They directly raised their original estimate of receiving 5 in taxes to more than 32.

And in the end, they could only get 8 from the main district?

It took Brewster a long time to process what had happened. His expression changed drastically, and he roared, almost shouting, "What the hell are you doing?! This is a case in our main district! Why are you letting David get involved?!"

"Letting him interfere is one thing, but why reach some ridiculous agreement with him that lets him take over 24 in taxes!"

Leo and Millie shrank back, their hearts filled with unspeakable bitterness.

They originally only had the mindset of making 8 yuan anyway, which is why they let David get involved.

But who would have thought that David, using some unknown method, actually managed to squeeze over 30 yuan out of the old man.

If they had known earlier, they certainly wouldn't have done such a stupid thing.

After venting his anger, Brewster gradually calmed down and said in a deep voice, "Fortunately, this case is from our main district. The tax needs to go through our procedures. Go tell David that the higher-ups in the department withheld this tax, not that you broke your promise, understand?"

The Lake District Police Station and their Main Street Police Station are now in competition.

This amounts to over 32 in taxes, which he naturally couldn't just hand over to the lake district, so he decided to take it all by shamelessness.

Hearing this, Leo and Millie felt a pang of bitterness in their hearts.

They haven't mentioned the recording yet.

But after being yelled at once, Leo really didn't dare to speak again. He could only turn his gaze to Milliemo, indicating that it was her turn to stand up and explain.

Having no other choice, Millie Mo also stepped forward, saying, "Chief, there's something else I need to tell you, that cunning David..."

A few minutes later, after hearing the recording, Brewster clutched his chest with his right hand, his face a mixture of pain, anger, and helplessness, and slumped into his chair.

"Chief Tax Officer, are you alright?"

The two rushed over immediately, looking at him with concern.

Brewster, his face ashen, said, "God, how could I have raised two such stupid fools like you..."

(End of this chapter)