Los Angeles Legendary Sleuth

"Wuu wuu..."

Lee Mei and Brown also rushed to Wang Chao's home.

The former 'family of three' hugged each other and cried.

Brown, as a father, was even more emotional than Lee Mei, crying the loudest and hugging his daughter without letting go, Luke felt that Betty's neck was almost getting strangled.

Lee Mei, with her eyes red, patted her daughter's back and comforted her quietly.

Reid came over and patted Luke on the shoulder, "You did well. You handled the situation decisively and rescued Betty and Amy Ma in time.

I will commend your actions."

"Thank you," Luke humbly replied, "It's everyone's credit, with your exemplary leadership.

I was just luckier than most, plus some of my own judgment."

Reid said, "Luck is also a form of strength."

Luke tended to agree with Reid's words, luck is like breathing in life, relying on oneself to achieve it. Some things seem coincidental but actually follow certain objective rules, it's just that these rules are not always clear.

Just like buying lottery tickets, why do some people win?

Luck?

Luke thought there were two possibilities, first, you have to buy them every day, always be ready, even though the odds are incredibly slim, purchasing gives you the chance to win.

The second possibility... is far more complicated.

Most people can't even envy it, let alone be jealous, as jealousy can damage one's health and is futile.

Before he had the Detective System, Luke never bought these things, as he was just an ordinary person back then, neither having the spare cash to buy every day nor the kind of good luck.

After the family of three finished crying, Brown led his daughter over to Luke, "Deputy Commandant Luke, thank you for saving my daughter. I really don't know what to say.

If it weren't for meeting you in the bar, I don't know what foolish things I might have done, or how things would have ended...

You didn't just save Betty, you saved me too.

I... really don't know how to express this."

Luke waved his hand, "I'm a police officer, it's my duty to do so. Even if the person held captive wasn't Betty, I would have tried my best to rescue them.

Relax a bit.

You are a good father, just... you chose the wrong method.

I hope you can trust the police more in the future. Especially us from the Robbery and Murder Department."

"I will," Brown replied earnestly, shaking hands with Luke firmly.

Meanwhile, Betty showed a grateful expression, "Deputy Commandant Luke, thank you for saving me."

Luke patted her head, "No need for thanks, I'm also very glad to have saved you."

Betty blinked her large eyes, showing an expectant look, and asked in Chinese, "Can I see you again in the future?"

Luke smiled, "It's not very likely, why do you ask?"

"I was extremely scared in that hole, crying non-stop, thinking I was going to die and never see my parents again.

When a beam of light suddenly shone into the hole and I saw you coming down from above...

I felt... joyful, excited, ecstatic...

I can't describe how I felt in words at that moment.

You cut the ropes and rescued me, making me truly feel safe.

This isn't something that can be conveyed with a simple 'thank you'.

I hope I can see you again, you are like a ray of sunlight in my life..."

Hearing Betty's words, Luke was also moved, really wanting to give her his business card, telling her she could contact him if she needed anything.

But... ultimately he did not do so, consoling her softly, "Betty, you're safe now.

I will catch the bad guy who kidnapped you and send him to jail.

Don't be afraid, don't put too much pressure on yourself, and make sure to speak up if something's wrong.

Your father and mother both love you dearly.

If you encounter danger again, make sure to dial 911 immediately."

Betty nodded her head, "I'll remember that."

Lee Mei also came over and shook hands with Luke, "Deputy Chief Lee, thank you for everything you've done."

"Don't mention it, it's my obligation."

"You're a good cop, I'm envious that Frank has such a great assistant like you."

Luke joked, "You should tell him that yourself."

"I will."

After a brief chat, Lee Mei and the others left.

Small Black said, "Why didn't you give Betty a business card? You're the one who saved her.

You can tell she's feeling really insecure right now, she trusts you, and you're just the person who could help her through this."

"I'm not you," Luke responded. It wasn't that Small Black was bad, but everyone has a different personality and their way of doing things.

Like Small Black and Jaden, Small Black has made helping Jaden his responsibility, which is great because it shows he's kind-hearted, but such one-sided giving can be exhausting.

Luke was more of a rational person and couldn't quite do as Small Black does.

As for helping Betty, whether it would bring him closer to Lee Mei.

Luke felt that his current relationship with Lee Mei was just right, not too close but not too distant either.

He saved Betty, and Lee Mei would surely be grateful if she could assist Luke, she surely wouldn't stand by idly.

That was enough.

What else could he expect? No matter how good your relationship with her daughter, it wouldn't lead directly to a promotion.

Besides, Lee Mei managed to become the deputy mayor, a shrewd person indeed. Being overly eager might not necessarily be a good thing.

Hoping to become family with her over this incident.

At first, she might indeed be grateful, but over time, that may fade.

Luke and Lee Mei weren't from the same circle anyway, sitting together would only lead to awkward conversation.

Better to have a gentleman's agreement, like water, a lasting friendship.

The hostages were rescued, and the scene had been taken over by the investigative team.

But the case wasn't over yet, as the suspect still hadn't been caught.

The Robbery and Murder Department could not relax yet.