Marvel: The Superman Survival Guide

Chapter 4 Administrative Leave

The internal affairs department didn't have many questions; the main focus was on verifying the situation on-site. They would then compare the findings with the on-site investigation results to see if Link had lied.

Killing gang members isn't a big deal, as long as the procedures are legal, and Link didn't kill everyone at the scene.

According to Link, he has brought the situation outside under control, but he is all alone, which is already quite an achievement.

Normally, this could be publicized, but not now. Too many people have died, so it's best to keep a low profile.

The union and lawyers asked Link if he needed more help, but Link refused outright, stating that his procedures were in order.

Moreover, my main purpose this time was to establish my authority, whether at the West Central Police Station or Hell's Kitchen, to let them know how powerful I am, so that there will be less trouble in the future and investigations will be much easier.

After being questioned, Link went to the locker room, took off his police uniform, and hung it in the locker.

He wore a white cotton T-shirt that clung tightly to his body, highlighting his muscular physique, paired with dark blue jeans and brown Doc Martens boots.

He is 1.85 meters tall with a slender build, and his muscles are not the explosive type.

Wearing an X-shaped underarm holster, with his sidearm Glock 26 stored in the holster under his right armpit, and two spare magazines on his left side.

He put on a brown leather jacket, pinned the badge to his belt, and took a helmet from the closet.

He doesn't drive; he commutes to get off work by motorcycle.

……

"Just one cop?" At the Irish gang's headquarters, a meeting was underway, but the gang members were known for their bad tempers.

Today's attack was originally intended to be a successful one; they were well-prepared and caught their opponents off guard.

Before taking action, they even sent people to snatch the girl being controlled by the other side.

The attempt failed, resulting in the deaths of over thirty people and a significant drop in their strength.

"Yes, according to the police officer we bribed, there was only one Chinese-American officer, and he had just been promoted."

"He deserves to die, FK~ I need all his information, I'm going to kill him within three days."

The Irish were furious, the Russians were furious, they were attacked, but the last man was killed by a policeman.

They don't know which side to deal with first, but since many of their girls have been taken away, they should try to get their girls back first!

Those were their cash cows. Now that they don't have any girls, how can they start working?

Link is on temporary administrative leave, but only for a few days, because the situation on site is very clear and there are no suspicious points.

……

Sunlight streamed onto the bed in the bedroom. Link squinted slightly, lifted the covers, and let his whole body bask in the sunlight.

He stretched lazily, feeling comfortable all over, but he still got up and prepared to look for a house.

Yes, he plans to sell the house. After all, he's a time traveler and doesn't have any attachment to it. Besides, the interior is a bit old, and he doesn't like this kind of residence.

Most importantly, he lives here alone and needs to take care of it himself.

This house has such a lively atmosphere, with so many different things around it. It won't be easy for him to deal with or renovate it, since he works in Manhattan, which is quite far away.

His home is in Queens, so why not buy a high-rise apartment in Manhattan with housekeeping services? Of course, that wouldn't be cheap.

He currently has several hundred thousand US dollars in his account, but he previously paid a large sum in estate tax, which he has been complaining about for a long time.

Go check out the house first, preferably on the top floor, so he can get more sun. That's the key point.

No one can stop a superman from sunbathing!

After getting up and washing up, Link made himself breakfast and then rode his motorcycle straight to Manhattan. He actually wanted to go to Las Vegas, but he was on administrative leave and couldn't leave New York.

He can only go and check out the houses first, and if they don't work out, he can take out a loan first, which might be more normal.

Then, during his vacation, he would go to Las Vegas, win a large sum of money, and then return to pay off his loans.

Try not to be too abrupt. Plans can never keep up with changes. Just wait and see. After all, looking at houses doesn't cost any money.

The real estate agent he had booked was already waiting for him at the company and was very enthusiastic towards Link. After all, Link wanted a penthouse apartment in Manhattan, and without knowing what Link did for a living, the agent had filled in a lot of information in his head.

Of course, Link should stay away from the Stark Tower under construction to avoid future attacks by the Chitauri.

"Mr. Lin, these are some apartments I've selected for you!" The agent was well-prepared, displaying information on several apartments that met his requirements, including photos, maps, and details about the surrounding environment.

Link was very satisfied, as this would save a lot of time, and he began to look at it carefully.

There are old and new apartments, all penthouses, and of course, the prices are not low. The cheapest is over a million US dollars, and the most expensive is tens of millions.

This was in the fall of 2006. At that time, tens of millions of dollars was a huge sum of money, and it could potentially appreciate to two or three times its value in the future, especially after the Chitauri attack.

Link mainly focuses on the conditions; he completely ignores the price.

One of the apartments caught his eye; it was a top-floor apartment with a glass ceiling in the living room.

The apartment building has eighteen floors and two elevators. Each floor has three units with different layouts, and the three units on the top floor share the rooftop.

The three apartment types have different sizes and prices. For someone like Link who is single, the smallest apartment is fine, but it still has a layout of three bedrooms, two living rooms, three bathrooms and one kitchen, and the master bedroom also has a walk-in closet.

As for storage rooms, they are not included, but they will definitely be there.

Upon entering, you'll find a large living room with a glass ceiling that lets in sunlight throughout the day.

The apartments are being sold before renovations begin, as modifications will be made to suit the buyer's needs. The entire building is being renovated simultaneously, and private renovations are not permitted.

In the United States, you can't just buy an apartment and have all the rules. There are many requirements and regulations, and even after you move in, a homeowners' association will be established.

If you want to sell your apartment in the future, the buyer will need the approval of the owners' committee; otherwise, you won't be able to sell it.

Link had his eye on the glass roof, so he took out the document and asked, "May I take a look here?"

"I really like this glass roof; it would be great if I could go up to the rooftop and take a look."

(End of this chapter)