"Winston? That sounds impressive." Don't question Zach's acting skills. As for why it should be played - in the case that Smith has already said that James and Wes, who went to work as consultants for the Newton Police Department, are Zach's people, let's ask a few questions.
Did the Newton police, representing the authorities, know about Winston
Do James and Wes, who assist the Newton police, know about Winston
So why does Zach know about Winston
This logic is clear enough.
"You should have some impression that he used to be from Grande."
"Once." Zak Duo understood the key points. "Oh, were my father's subordinates before he retired?"
"yes."
Zach frowned immediately, because of one fact - Winston is not the first old Grand's subordinate we have come into contact with, right? The first one is Old Hardy in Barton. If you remember, he was obsessed with the grandsons and brothers of the Night Sons (Eli Toredo) and killed Bishop's son, which started the collapse of the Bishop family.
So, Zach's role here is very appropriate to pose the worry, "Is this Winston a problem?"
"It depends on how you define trouble." Smith did not doubt Zach at all, "After the unnatural death case in Lydia's club, didn't they reach an agreement with the North District Police Department to provide all information about the transactions in the club? ." Looking at Zach, "This Winston is the person who often trades in the club."
Now Zach was really surprised. Because if you say so, James and Wes should have known about Winston's existence when they were investigating Barton's novice case. But why didn’t these two people mention Newton’s underground drug market at all after they went to Newton
Zach replied to Smith with a surprised expression, "Deal? What deal?"
"He will trade whatever is available in Barton." Smith shook his head, which was the reason why his mood was not very high. "Varmina first entered the Barton market, and 0711 leaked from the shelter some time later." Eyes More gloomily, "The 'little guy' who caused two unnatural deaths in Lydia Club is circulating."
Therefore, Smith knew about the existence of 'Xiaobai'. But how much he knew was uncertain. After all, the smuggling gang that was hunted down by the Barton police in the name of smuggling was the gang that sold 'Xiaobai' in Barton. This is a fact. The public may not understand the story of the smuggling case, but Smith knows what happened on his own turf.
"Do you think the unnatural death cases currently occurring in Newton are related to this 'novice' who originated from Lydia's Club?"
"This is why the North District Police Department sent two detectives to Newton as consultants, isn't it?" It sounds like Smith has confirmed his judgment, and we know that his judgment is right, "What's more, in my case, I also have evidence that this Winston purchased a large number of 'Xiaobai'. I can say with absolute certainty that it was this Winston who brought a large number of unnatural deaths that should have occurred in Barton to Newton."
Zach needed to clear up the doubts he had just raised - "Don't we, the North District Police Department, know about the evidence in your hand, the evidence that Winston purchased 'Xiaobai' in Barton?" Why did James and Wes I didn't even think about Newton's underground drug market.
Smith snorted and said mockingly, "The North District Police Department doesn't know."
It can be confirmed that even though Smith Company has a clear agreement with the police to cooperate, it is doing things secretly!
Zach was a little helpless, "Did you deliberately conceal the evidence from the police?"
"Shouldn't it be right?" Smith said matter-of-factly. "If it hadn't been for the case that happened in the club, my dear sister (Lydia) wouldn't have known that she owned this club. God knows before we realized that this club belonged to Smith's property. , this club has done so many things relying on Smith’s reputation.”
This is not the reason why the North District Police reached an agreement with Smith to cooperate. Smith is not responsible for any illegal behavior that has occurred under this club and only provides information.
But obviously, Smith kept a secret. He stared at Zach, "I believe Wes or James should have told you that we can't find the manager who was originally in charge of the club, so many accounts that occurred in the club cannot be investigated, right?"
Zach nodded.
"I also have evidence. The manager either disappeared or was disposed of by Winston."
Zach raised his eyebrows, Mr. Smith, how many things have you hidden?
Smith was obviously somewhat satisfied with Zack's reaction, with a smile on his face, "I know our North District police have been controlling the influence of 'Xiaobai', huh, it can be seen from the police's refusal to share the autopsy reports of the two club victims. . So when Lydia and I discovered that there was a Newtonian who purchased a large number of 'Xiaobai' and transferred the influence of 'Xiaobai' out of Barton and brought it into Newton... "Looking at Zach.
Zach nodded cooperatively, "Just help him."
"Yes, Lydia and I must consider the reputation of the club in the future. The police investigation into the club can be regarded as the Barton police helping us clean up the club's personnel, so as to save us the trouble of cleaning up, but if the club has been stuck in In the pending case (we all know that the Xiaobai case has been dragging on for a long time), it is not a good thing for the club."
Therefore, we can draw a conclusion that Smith deliberately concealed the reason why Winston acquired Xiaobai from the North District Police Department in order to clean up the relationship between the mop club and 'Xiaobai'.
"Now you should have succeeded." Zach said in a congratulatory tone. "The smuggling gang has been wiped out by the police. 'Xiaobai' has no relationship with Barton anymore. The club can start over as Smith's industry."
"For me, for Lydia, and for the Smith family, yes." Looking at Zach sincerely, "But you, I'm sorry."
Sorry this came so suddenly.
"Why are you sorry?"
"Although I guaranteed that the relationship between the Smith family and Xiaobai no longer exists, I obviously put you in a difficult situation." He also patted Zach, "The real cause of the unnatural death case is 'Xiaobai', because I retained Evidence, you were embarrassed by Detectives Lance and Weiss, and were 'kidnapped' from Barton to Newton to pay for my concealment."
'Kidnapped' is what Zack himself said, Smith just quoted it.
"Ah~" Zach thanked Smith for his sincerity, "Don't worry, we should believe in the abilities of the two police detectives. Barton's smuggling case can be solved~" Blinking, meaning that the origin was a case of unnatural death in the club, and finally ended with ' Xiaobai's case was closed in a way that had nothing to do with death. The two detectives' case-handling abilities were very 'reliable'~ "Newton's case will also have a perfect ending."
Smith frowned and glanced out of the car window. He saw other cars from the West Side driving slowly by. He looked back at Zach and said, "We..." This "we" should refer to the West Side people, "For New York now." I am very concerned about Dun’s situation.”
"Flooding accident at Newton University?"
Nodding and shaking his head, "The Barton family originally wanted Newton to be in chaos, but Mrs. Barton defied all opinions and decided to annex Newton in a peaceful way. Our strategy has also been adjusted accordingly." He hesitated for a moment. , “Do you know Kent Wash?”
! Is Smith talking about Kent Toledo? ?
"Who? Isn't it the former Grande employee again?" Having said that, don't doubt Zach's acting skills.
"No, no, no, it has nothing to do with Grande." Smith quickly denied it to avoid Zach misunderstanding, "It's just a headhunter with some connections in Newton."
"Headhunter? Someone who finds jobs for others?"
"Yeah." Smith nodded, "You know Barton's current policy towards the citizens of Newton. We are constantly challenging the citizens of Newton's sense of belonging to Newton." It triggered a dispute between the two cities over the settlement, didn't it~ "This can't be It has become an empty policy that only Patton keeps jumping up and down, and there needs to be people in Newton who are actually attracted by Patton's policies and come to Barton to work and settle down."
Zach said "Oh~" with a surprised look on his face. In fact, we understand, Zach already knew it.
"Kent Wash has been a critical tool in our process, and he has been instrumental in bringing a wealth of talent from Newtown into Quest's business."
I have to lament that Zach is 'loved' by the world. He has always been at the center of everything, whether intentional or not.
Zach only had one question, "Why Quest's business."
The answer was very concise, "Because Quest is still on the outside of our West End. The dangerous thing of introducing strangers into the inside is not his doing." How reasonable. Smith waved his hand and his face became a little gloomier, "Sure enough, there is a problem."
This should be talking about the murder case in the Newton cannery. It seems that Wes and James have already taken action (Wes denied James's method of directly exposing the Phantom Man Agency to the Newton Police Department and used the interests of Barton Enterprises to promote it) -
"The Newton personnel under Quest are now involved in the murder investigation in Newton. Kent Wash, who audited companies and people in Newton and was sent to Barton, has also completely lost contact. I seriously doubt that this guy was involved. 'Xiao Bai''s unnatural death case has been solved." Smith was also perceptive enough. He looked at Zach and said, "You should understand that even if it was Quest who accepted Newton's personnel in the first line..." he curled his lips, "But you have to imagine how much trust we put in this guy, Kent Wash, to let him do this job."
Zach naturally wants to protect his descendants now, "We should stay optimistic." This means don't assume that Kent Wash is dead just because he cannot accept the slightest hint of disloyalty...
"I hope so. But this is what I want to say, Newton is too chaotic now!" Smith looked a little irritable, which is understandable - "If we had the purpose of making Newton chaotic and the regime collapse from the beginning, It doesn’t matter now. But the problem is the relationship we have established with Newton, such as Wash, and the employees of Quest. If Newton continues to be chaotic, it will eventually affect us."
"What do you (West Enders) need?" Zach asked directly.
"Right now? We need Kent Wash to restore contact." Smith pursed his lips. "He holds a lot of important information. Even if he dies, he still has to spit out these things related to our West End plan. !" Optimistic, forget it, there is no need to convince Smith now. It's not over. "The suspicion of Quest's employees also needs to be cleared as soon as possible. We cannot give Newton people the impression that 'no one who has anything to do with Barton will end well.'"
Zack was thinking. It is definitely too late to admit that he knows many things now, and it will only destroy the trust between himself and Smith, so what Zach is actually thinking about is Kent, how to make this descendant return to the optimistic direction of the West End people in a stable way.
Smith specially invited Zach here and said so many things. Oh, he had his own ideas. He spoke, "After everyone (West End people) discussed it, we believe that only by liberating the Newton police force can Newton be changed." The current situation.”
"How do you say it?" Zach asked.
"Unnatural death cases take up a lot of the Newton Police Department's experience. Hum." He said sarcastically, "They can't even protect their own city government projects." Of course they were talking about the flooding accident at Newton University. It is also true that the pressure of the police force makes it impossible for the Newton Police Department to protect the project that the Newton city government maintains as the last bit of face to the outside world. It is really a bit sad. "If the unnatural death case is over, Newton's law enforcement officers will have the willpower to do so." By truly maintaining law and order in the city, the plight of Quest employees can be easily resolved..."
This is also true. We have seen with our own eyes how cooperative Quist is in front of James. At least with Wes and James, this case has been finalized. From the motive to the perpetrator, it is very certain that he is someone from the Newton factory. It has nothing to do with the Newton people in Barton. The problem now is just Newton. The police station had no time to care.
"As for Kent Wash, if he is really dead." Smith shook his head, "We also need Newton police to confirm when the unnatural death case is closed." This means that if Kent is confirmed dead Now, it is up to the people of the West End to recover sensitive information related to the relationship between the two cities.
For Zach, the thing is, the Newton police can't confirm Kent's life or death, so Zach still has time to think about ways to make Kent reappear.
Smith was obviously almost at the conclusion, "So." Looking at Zach, "You and your two detectives in Newton learned about the unnatural death case in Newton. As for you, if we don't If we sincerely help them, do they have any hope of ending this case in a short time?"
The real answer is, yes, as long as no one disturbs Winston's plan.
Zach asked first - "If I say there is no hope, how do you want to help Newton?"
The real subject of this invitation, the conclusion that summarizes the entire conversation: "I can hand over to you the evidence I have about Winston's acquisition and silence. You give it to two detectives, and they give it to the Newton Police Department." Smith said to Zach's trust is really beyond words, "I believe in you. If I give it to you now, you can make the two police detectives (James and Wes) no longer pursue the case and go back to Lydia's club." (To be continued.) )