The arrogance started from Chinatown

Chapter 139: The Fresh Sheriff
"Come in!" Hearing the knock on the door, David Scannell put down the newspaper in his hand and looked towards the door.

He was very curious about what the Chinese man wanted to do with him.

Chen Zhengwei left a deep impression on him last time, and he has a good impression of Chen Zhengwei.

Chen Zhengwei put on his glasses, pushed the door open and closed it behind him.

David Scannell became even more interested when he saw the suitcase in Chen Zhengwei's hand.

Chen Zhengwei put the suitcase on the table and opened it, revealing the cash inside, a total of 20,000 US dollars.

"What is this for?" Director Scannell leaned back in his chair. The cash in the box gave him a better impression of Chen Zhengwei, but he had to find out why Chen Zhengwei came first.

When Chen Zhengwei came, he had prepared some euphemistic words, saying that he wanted to donate some money to the Investigation Bureau in order to thank it for clearing out the influence of the gangs in Chinatown, so that the Chinese workers in Chinatown would not be disturbed by the gangs.

However, considering the corruption in the San Francisco city government, the term of office of an investigation director is only a few years, and they need to reap as many benefits as possible during their term.

The director even wanted to auction off the seized Hong Shun Tang assets and put the money into his own pocket.

So now he has changed his mind and should be more direct.

"Can I sit down?" Chen Zhengwei said with a smile. He was not used to talking to people while standing.

"Of course!"

"This is my friendship, Director Scannell!" Chen Zhengwei said after pulling over a chair and sitting down.

"I saw it!" David Scannell smiled, his attitude somewhat reserved.

"Let me introduce myself. My name is Zhengwei Chen. I am the boss of the China Labor Service Company, and I am also a director of the Ningyang Guild Hall and the next president of the Ningyang Guild Hall. The Ningyang Guild Hall is similar to your trade union. Our association has 10,000 members and has a great influence on Chinatown."

David Scannell nodded slightly. He had seen this last time.

The people brought by Chen Zhengwei do not look like ordinary Chinese. Their identities should be similar to those of Hong Shuntang.

But it doesn’t matter, what matters is what the other person wants.

"I came here this time to thank the Bureau of Investigation for its efforts in maintaining law and order in Chinatown, for which the Chinese in Chinatown are very grateful.

In addition, Chief Scannell should be very clear about the situation in Chinatown. Due to language and cultural differences, it is difficult for FBI officers to enforce the law in Chinatown, and it is also difficult for the FBI to grasp the situation in Chinatown in a timely manner.

After all, it is a community with a population of more than 40,000, the most populous community in San Francisco, and the situation is very complicated!"

"You're right!" David Scannell thought about it and nodded in agreement.

Today, the FBI has little control over Chinatown.

Chinatown is almost autonomous, and crimes are judged through its own courts.

Unless they target the entire Hong Shun Tang like last time, and Chen Zhengwei brings many people to assist, their operation to capture the members of Hong Shun Tang will be more troublesome and the results will be far less than what they are now.

"I think a Chinese sheriff can cooperate with the Bureau of Investigation in the security management of Chinatown, so that the Bureau of Investigation can grasp the situation in Chinatown at any time!"

"No one is more suitable for this position than me!"

"Also, I heard that you have some unowned Chinatown assets that need to be dealt with. I think I can help with that by holding an auction under my personal name. No one will know the details of these assets and the auction."

When Chen Zhengwei speaks, he is always full of confidence and power, which makes people subconsciously believe him. Coupled with the smile on his face, it is easy for people to have a good impression of him.

David Scannell now has a favorable impression of him.

After looking Chen Zhengwei up and down for a moment, David Scannell said with a smile: "You are the most confident Chinese person I have ever met."

"Your words impressed me, Chinese Sheriff, this sounds like a good idea."

"You are, I suppose, a citizen of the United States?"

"Of course, I was born and raised in the United States. Due to the fire in the archives, the resident records of the entire city of San Francisco were burned, but I can just re-apply. I have a good relationship with Judge Henry Brown."

"That's no problem! It just so happens that due to the recent casualties in the Investigation Bureau, we need to recruit a group of people to supplement our manpower. Maybe we can give it a try!"

"Now you can go and complete the entry procedures. I will sign the appointment letter in a moment." David Scannell nodded.

You should know that the requirements for becoming a police officer are very relaxed. You only need to live in the United States for one year and no qualifications or training are required.

Although the position of sheriff is equivalent to that of police officer, considering the special situation in Chinatown and Chen Zhengwei's sincerity, he had no reason to refuse. "Please call my secretary for me! I will ask her to take you there!"

……

Half an hour later, David Scannell placed a medal on the table and said to the newly appointed Chinatown Sheriff Chen Zhengwei with a smile: "Congratulations, you are the first Chinese to serve in the government of San Francisco!"

"This is a very correct decision!" Chen Zhengwei pinned the sheriff's medal on his chest.

Although he is a sheriff, equivalent to a police officer, he is actually a specially hired one and does not have any police officers under him.

But this is not important. He does not need this identity at all to enforce the law in Chinatown.

With this identity, it is much more convenient to do things in San Francisco, and you can use this identity to deal with various government departments.

In addition, he can also communicate with the Investigation Bureau regarding cases involving Chinese people, which is of great significance to the entire Chinese community in Chinatown.

"Come on, I'll take you downstairs to announce the appointment!" David Scannell stood up and walked downstairs, while asking his secretary to notify other people who were still in the investigation bureau to gather.

Chen Zhengwei followed David Scannell in a good mood.

A moment later, Copper Button and the agents who were still in the investigation bureau were seen gathering downstairs.

When they saw Chen Zhengwei behind Chief David Scannell and the sheriff badge hanging on Chen Zhengwei's chest, many of them were a little confused.

"I would like to introduce a new colleague to you. This Chinese police officer next to me is from Chinatown. He will be the sheriff of Chinatown. He will be responsible for the security of Chinatown and the communication with other departments..."

Following Chief David Scannell's words, there was a small commotion among the FBI officers in front.

"A Chinese sheriff? Damn it!"

"I'm going to be working with a Chinese guy in the future?"

Many people cursed in low voices. What was even more difficult for them to accept was that Chen Zhengwei's position as a sheriff was equivalent to that of a police officer, which was higher than theirs.

Many people almost cursed out loud.

"You guys should get to know each other!" Director David Scannell said and left in a hurry. He had done what he was supposed to do.

As soon as David Scannell left, the other police officers also left in groups of two or three. Many of them, like William, cast resentful glances at him.

After all, it is really hateful that a Chinese guy becomes a police officer as soon as he joins the job.

Only Michael, a few agents, and a few brass buttons from Chinatown remained.

"Michael!" Chen Zhengwei laughed.

"Damn it! Even I'm a little jealous!" Michael looked at the badge on Chen Zhengwei's chest. He had worked in the Investigation Bureau for so many years before he became a police officer.

"Most people are jealous of me!" Chen Zhengwei said with a smile. In fact, his identity as a sheriff is different from Michael's.

His status was just a special appointment. Not only could the next chief cancel his status at any time, but if he failed to satisfy David Scannell in the future, the other party could also find a reason to cancel his status as sheriff in a few months.

"I will hold a small party in Chinatown tomorrow night! You must come then!" Chen Zhengwei said to everyone with a smile.

Then he pulled Michael aside and said, "Michael, call the captain of North Beach over as well. I need to meet him."

There are a total of eleven districts in San Francisco. Chinatown and North Beach are among these eleven districts, each with its own team leader in charge.

"I don't think he'll say no!" Michael laughed.

……

Li Xiwen and a few of his men had been waiting by the carriage outside the Justice Bureau. When they saw Chen Zhengwei come out, they quickly stood still.

"Brother! What took so long?"

"Didn't you see it?" Chen Zhengwei pointed at the badge on his chest.

“This is...?” Li Xiwen and the others didn’t quite recognize it.

"Fuck, you have no culture at all. I told you to study hard! Sheriff badge! From now on I will be the sheriff of Chinatown!" Chen Zhengwei cursed with a smile.

(End of this chapter)