A swift and decisive victory in the early stages, a post-apocalyptic survival story in America!

At the entrance of the LAPD Midtown Precinct, Julie Grace extended her hand and shook hands with Richard.

It felt smooth to the touch, but the palm of his hand was a bit rough, which didn't surprise Li Qi.

It would be strange if this tough policewoman, known for her relentless work ethic, were delicate.

Li Qi dismissed Julie's suggestion.

If it were my former self, I probably would have loved to be a policeman, but for me now, a policeman? I wouldn't even be a dog!

Going out on the streets every day, risking being attacked and killed, to earn tens of thousands of dollars a year?

Especially in Los Angeles, being a police officer is a high-risk profession.

Li Qi changed the subject, not answering Julie's inquiries about his past, and politely declined, saying, "Being a police officer is such a noble profession, it has always been my dream. If given the opportunity, I would certainly like to join the police force. But I'm not ready yet, and I don't have any plans to start working right now. Thank you for your kind offer, Officer Grace!"

Julie had expected this, so she wasn't surprised. She nodded and said, "Lola is in your hands. She's not completely out of danger yet. Before we find the person in charge, we must keep a low profile and avoid being attacked again."

After saying this, Julie gestured for Richard to speak privately: "I admire your skills and appreciate you very much. If you're willing, I can offer you the opportunity to skip the uniformed officer role and join the police force directly as a first-class detective. What do you say?"

Seeing her so blatantly recruiting him, Li Qi was somewhat confused. Combining his memories with those of the original owner, he was unsure whether LAPD could recruit people like this.

It would be a lie to say I wasn't tempted. A first-class detective doesn't need to wear a uniform on the street; they're detectives, much more capable than regular police officers.

But as for the income from that job...

With this thought in mind, Li Qi resisted the temptation and shook his head: "I'm sorry, Officer Grace, I'm really not ready yet, please understand..."

Julie smiled and said, "I just admire your abilities. I would be very disappointed if we couldn't be colleagues."

Li Qi shrugged and smiled, offering no comment.

Seeing that she couldn't reason with Li Qi, Julie could only sigh helplessly and try a different approach: "Are you and Lola...on a date?"

Li Qi glanced back at Lola not far away and shook his head: "We're just good friends."

Julie breathed a sigh of relief. "That's good, that's good. Here's my business card. You can take your time to think it over. If you change your mind, just call me anytime..."

She winked and reached out her hand. Li Qi shook her hand politely and then let go, but felt a tickle on his palm.

What is this? A straight shot?

Li Qi was shocked and immediately brought up the system panel, exclaiming three times in his mind, "Wow!"

[Target Information]

Julie Grace

Age: 34

【Height: 176cm】

【Weight: 59.6Kg】

Status: Healthy

Life expectancy: 64 years

[Endurance: 8]

【Strength: 6】

[Agility: 7]

【Spirit: 8】

[Bound Skills: Firearms Proficiency ★★; Mixed Martial Arts ★★; Criminal Investigation ★★]

[Illness: Mild depression.]

[Host affinity: 73]

The first thing that surprised Li Qi was that this was the first time he had ever met someone with an 8-point attribute.

It's still two 8s.

Eight points of stamina, hmm...

He himself had seven points of stamina and could hold his own against six women, but Julie had eight points of stamina. What that signified was self-evident.

His strength and agility are average, similar to Lola's, but his mental strength is slightly higher, probably not from intelligence, but from experience and ability.

Looking at the bound skills again, Li Qi was surprised once more.

The number of skills bound to me is almost as many as I am.

And they're all two-star!

No wonder this woman is so awesome!

The third thing that surprised Li Qi was that this smiling woman actually had mild depression.

With a big smile on her face, you can't tell at all, okay?

How can someone in this line of work become depressed?

If it weren't for the skills of a psychological counselor, Li Qi really wouldn't have believed it.

"Okay, I'll consider it." Li Qi took the business card and accepted the sensual invitation.

Julie blinked, glancing past Li Qi at Lola in the distance, looking both sexy and mischievous.

The two had a feeling of having an affair behind someone's back, and they understood each other without saying a word, exchanging a knowing smile.

After saying goodbye, Li Qi and Lola got into the car.

Lola fastened her seatbelt and asked curiously, "Did she seduce you?"

Li Qi remained noncommittal: "Why do you ask that?"

Lola pouted, "That's just how she is! She likes strong, capable men, and that hasn't changed over the years!"

Clearly sensing the jealousy, Li Qi didn't bother to explain, but instead joked with a smile, "Since we can't beat them anyway, you can join us!"

Before Lola, he had six girlfriends, including Sofia Narin; after Lola, he will have even more girlfriends.

If you can't accept this, then it's best to part ways amicably; there's no need to force it.

Lola clearly realized this too, blushing and shaking her head: "I'm not that shameless! You two do what you want, I don't care!"

Ignoring her insincerity, Li Qi asked, "Where to next? Back to your house?"

Lola thought for a moment, then shook her head and said, "I can't go home for the time being, and I have nowhere else to go."

Before Li Qi could speak, she excitedly said, "Don't we have that address from Nick's home security camera footage? Let's go check it out. If it's possible, I'll stay there, what do you say?"

Li Qi was indifferent and nodded, saying, "Going to take a look is fine, there's nowhere else to go anyway."

Li Qi remembered the address very clearly, and the two drove there directly.

Surprisingly, Li Qi's Dodge pickup truck easily bypassed the community's access control.

The property security guards didn't even glance at it.

Li Qi was somewhat surprised, and exclaimed with delight, "Nick didn't use a third identity! He still bought this place under the identity of William Thomson!"

Judging from the fact that the same pickup truck swerved through the access control, Nick is clearly not the kind of person who would go to great lengths to create this place, simply by using his original identity.

Upon arriving at his destination and seeing the mansion, Li Qi was extremely surprised.

Even considering Nick's income level, including his involvement in the live-streaming arbitrage with six women held hostage, he probably couldn't afford a mansion like this.

Located on North Vanness Avenue in Mid Wilshire, this two-story, grey and white modern house is nestled behind a thick California sycamore tree. Its elegant style and beautiful surroundings make it clearly a valuable property.

Laura, being quite knowledgeable, immediately exclaimed, "Is Nick really that rich? This house must be worth at least three million dollars!"

Li Qi parked the Dodge in the driveway on the right side of the house. He had previously found a set of electric keys in the Dodge, so he found them, tried them, and easily opened the electric gate to the driveway.

The Dodge drove into the backyard, and the two got out of the car. Li Qi was filled with emotion.

Having witnessed the lives of the wealthy again, I realized how narrow-minded I had been before.

I thought that mansion in Hancock Street was already luxurious, but seeing this house today, I realize what it means to be outdone by others, to have a higher level of understanding, and to have a house beyond a house.

The backyard was spacious and grand, far more luxurious than the Thomson mansion.

The house has two floors above ground, with a U-shaped terrace on the second floor offering a view of the swimming pool in the backyard.

To the west of the swimming pool is a row of single-story houses with garages, activity rooms, and a gym.

The two walked around the backyard, pushed open the door to the house, and were once again overwhelmed with awe.

Lola asked curiously, "Nick didn't set up this place just for himself. What exactly does he want to do?"