Los Angeles Legendary Sleuth

Daisy had processed Val's bail.

Val walked out of the police station's main entrance with his head hung low.

Robert, Luke's grandfather, was waiting outside the main gate; he had paid the bail.

In the United States, there weren't many who could produce tens of thousands of dollars for bail instantly, but Robert was quite capable.

Val sighed and, unable to look at his father, said, "Sorry, I screwed things up again..."

The anticipated storm didn't come; instead, Robert patted Val's shoulder,

"It's not your fault, it's society's problem. Everything is measured by money. Serious matters are taken lightly.

Ultimately, it's the judicial system's inaction, the ridiculous policy of zero-dollar bail, a bunch of lazybones living off taxpayers' money—they are the real culprits behind this mess, condoning crime.

You were just fulfilling your responsibilities."

Robert didn't blame Val this time; instead, he affirmed his actions.

Initially, when Robert heard about the incident, he was infuriated, instinctively wanting to hit his son, thinking the boy had caused trouble again.

But upon learning that his son was now working at a supermarket, he was extremely surprised; knowing Val, who thought highly of himself, working as a sales consultant in a supermarket seemed unlikely.

This was a significant change for Val, arguably a good one.

As a father, he was very willing to see changes like Val's.

Of course, that's not to say Robert supported hitting someone. He believed that as a supermarket employee, hitting someone during work hours at the workplace was an immature act,

potentially bringing certain risks to the company.

But Val's situation was different.

Robert understood his son. The fact that he had taken a job at a supermarket was a huge change; if he didn't support him now, there might never be another chance for change.

Val's current problem was not about whether he could do well, but whether he would do it at all.

As long as Val was willing to try, Robert would encourage him, rather than pointing out all his faults and crushing his motivation at this starting stage, knowing well that Val's character would definitely revert to his usual lazy habits.

Then it wouldn't be a matter of whether he could do well, but that Val would give up completely.

Val was stunned, eyes wide as he looked at his dad; it was the first time in many years that his dad had encouraged him.

Val, worried that his dad didn't understand the whole situation, said, "Dad, although it was that bastard who started it, I did hit him back, and he falsely accused me of intentional harm."

Robert said, "I know. Those who rob supermarkets are indeed detestable, and if it were me, I might have done the same.

Moreover, no one gets it right from the start. As long as you're willing to try and learn, I believe things will get better."

Val's eyes reddened, somewhat moved.

Having received his dad's affirmation, he felt that his efforts during this time were worthwhile.

Linda laughed, "What a touching father-son scene, it's been a long time since I've seen one.

No, I've never seen one."

Robert smiled, looking towards the brunette beauty beside Luke, "Hey, you must be Daisy.

More beautiful than I imagined. Thank you for coming to help Val."

Daisy said, "Luke often mentions his grandfather, saying he's a cool, wealthy old man."

"Heh, I like that analogy. It's very vivid."

Linda glanced at her watch, "I haven't eaten since noon, my stomach is almost collapsed.

I suggest we change the place and fill up our stomachs before discussing Val's issue."

Subsequently, Luke found a fast-food restaurant.

Once again, in a private room, Luke earnestly asked, "Val, there are no outsiders here, tell me the truth, are you sure it was the other guy who started it?"

"Of course, I'm sure. He was the one who grabbed my neck first, I know the gravity of this matter, I wouldn't lie about it."

Luke nodded, "OK, after we eat, let's talk to the manager of that supermarket."

Val hesitated, "This incident of hitting someone has nothing to do with the supermarket, it was entirely my own doing."

Daisy interrupted Val, "I'll repeat what I said earlier, you're an employee of the supermarket, and the incident took place there; whether or not it was under the supermarket's instruction, they share responsibility.

It's not something you can just take upon yourself."

Val, worried, "If I approach the supermarket... could I lose this job?"

Daisy said, "We're not approaching the supermarket to make trouble, but to confront and solve the issue together.

Avoiding it won't solve anything; since the supermarket is already involved,

only through timely communication and a mutual understanding can we resolve this issue better.

Moreover, if this issue isn't resolved properly, even if you take it all upon yourself, you'll still lose the supermarket job.