The legendary life of a manga

Chapter 248 Restraining the Traditional Daughter
but……

Lake doesn't want more. After all, 100 billion a year already accounts for one-seventh of the annual budget of the Department of Homeland Security, and this is still a department that hasn't even set up a shelf.

If there is more, other people in charge will have opinions.

Moreover.

Right now SHIELD still has a certain role. Although Minister Kelly wants to use this super-investigation bureau to replace SHIELD, it is not now. There is not even a headquarters. How can I find someone?
When Lake left, Minister Kelly said: "I will give you two years, 100 billion, to settle the headquarters, and you can find yourself a deputy."

Lake heard this, touched his chin, turned to look at Minister Kelly: "Can I dig S.H.I.E.L.D.?"

"As long as you're sure it won't get out, I don't want to go to Congress or be summoned by the Supreme Court," Minister Kelly said.

Lake nodded: "Understood."

If you want to build a new department, just create a new department.

There is also a lot of money in the new department. Of course, this money is meaningless to Lake now, but what if the upgraded system directly soars to 1000 million dollars for a single draw.

It's better to plan ahead than to fix it.

When Lake first heard Minister Kelly's words, what appeared in his mind was the current deputy director of S.H.I.E.L.D., Maria Hill.

but……

Lake thought about Maria Hill's character, as well as Minister Kelly's warning, and resolutely gave up.

Maria Hill is very principled.

Lake appreciates this, but it's just that they don't work together, and now that Maria Hill has been poached, there is no doubt that Hydra will jump the wall if it finds out about this.

Forget it.

If there is an opportunity in the future, it is not too late to dig.

It's still David Bass.

David also has the ability, and, in terms of principles, he knows what is called a necessary choice, so he won't be like Maria Hill, who follows the rules in everything.

After Lake walked out of the Department of Homeland Security, he returned to Rachel's apartment. After all, the big boss at the top ordered such a secret mission, so it's reasonable to spend some time on paid vacation to plan this matter.

and so……

Lake stayed until [-].

On Christmas in [-], Lake flew to Paris with Rachel and Skye, and spent time with Mrs. Ambassador Karen Rose. After Christmas, Lake and Skye flew back to New York, And Rachel took Helen back to Washington.

Mia and Brian have also settled down in Washington, so Lake is not worried about Rachel having to work and take care of Helen. After all, the annual salary of [-] is not for Mia.

When Lake took Skye back to New York, it was still snowing in New York.

February [-]st.

Lake returned to the Land Building in New York.

Assistant Tiffany looked at Lake who walked in while eating French fries, and blinked cutely.

Lake smiled and said, "My dear assistant, did you miss me when I was away?"

Tiffany quickly put away the french fries, and then nodded when she heard Lake's ridicule: "Yes, sir, I thought I was forgotten by you."

A few days ago, she counted with her fingers. For the entire year of 45, the director of New York State spent no more than [-] days at work, and this was the sum of the times. After all, sometimes he just came out. Show your face and get off work.

Deputy Director David Bass also came out of his office when he heard voices outside.

no doubt.

Buzz was also very surprised to see Lake, who had disappeared for nearly a whole year, reappeared.

in the office.

Bass looked at Lake who was walking towards the wine cabinet as soon as he entered the door and said, "I'm starting to wonder if we don't have the position of director in New York State."

Lake took out another year of bourbon, turned around and looked at Bass, who had worked so hard in the past year to tidy up the bureau and didn't worry him at all, smiled and said, "Bass, you are interested in meeting me. Do you want to start from scratch together?"

Buzz frowned: "What?"

He thought that Lake was going to leave his job and enter the Washington system. After all, the Ross family had this resource.

Lake walked to his desk, took out the documents related to the Overwatch Bureau from the bag he had just brought, and handed them to Bass: "This was suggested by Mr. Minister when I went to Washington last year."

Bass took the file, sat aside, and read it.

Lake sat on the side, drinking his own wine in peace, the task given by the big boss should also be started, last year Lake can say that 100 billion is not enough, this year's 100 billion appropriation also came down a few days ago, quietly Lying in the account.

quite a while.

After reading the information, Bass looked up at Lake: "This conflicts with the functions of some departments."

Lake knew that Bass would say that for a long time, because he asked the same question at the time, so, how did Minister Kelly answer him, Lake answered Bass directly.

Bass nodded, but said nothing.

Lake said: "How about it, are you interested in coming to this bigger stage?"

Right now they are only the Department of Homeland Security of New York State, but after the establishment of this new Super Investigation Bureau, there is no doubt that the jurisdiction can be directly expanded to the entire Federation.

Although it is still in the system of the Department of Homeland Security, in terms of position, it is already in the same nature as the independent Secret Service under the jurisdiction of the Department of Homeland Security.

Bass looked at Lake a little speechlessly: "You want to continue to let me help you work."

Lake didn't deny it: "But, I didn't take your credit for myself, did I?"

Bass smiled helplessly.

This is true.

Last year, in the work report of the New York State Department of Homeland Security, Lake kept a secret throughout the entire process, and the whole article was about David Bass, the deputy director. This work report was handed in by Lake himself.

Frankly speaking.

If Lake is the kind who doesn't work but still takes credit, David Bass probably quit a year ago.

After a while.

Bass nodded.

Seeing this, Lake shook hands with Bass: "Then, may we continue to cooperate happily?"

Bass stood up and shook hands: "Director Edwin."

Lake smiled and said, "Deputy Director Bass."

The joke is over.

Bass successfully entered the work state of the super-investigation bureau's preparations: "Then, where is our headquarters, New Jersey?"

Lake shook his head: "New Jersey is not under consideration, just New York!"

Again.

For high-end law enforcement agencies, the first step is to select the location of the headquarters that also conforms to the high-end atmosphere. Some high-end agencies will place their headquarters in the countryside.

Bass frowned: "New York, don't say if there is any place, just say yes, are you going to use up the 200 billion budget directly?"

Lake smiled mysteriously.

after awhile.

A map of New York projected onto the wall.

Lake pointed to a place on the map and said, "I plan to put it here."

Buzz looked over: "Gardenas Island?"

Gardners Island, located east of Long Island, New York, north of East Hampton, is located in the Long Island Strait, but it is connected to East Hampton by a cross-sea bridge.

The size of the island is not too big, but it is definitely not too small. It is more than enough to accommodate a headquarters, an airport and a port. By the way, it can also move a series of leisure activities such as golf courses.

Bass used the tablet to read the information on Gardners Island, and after a glance, he said to Lake: "This island used to belong to the Franklin Mint, but it was bought by Stark Industries ten years ago. Come down, now ten years have passed, our 200 billion is probably not enough."

Lake nodded and looked at Bass: "I know, so, I plan to talk to Tony Stark in a few days."

Even if the land becomes a shareholder?

This Super Investigation Bureau is used to compete with S.H.I.E.L.D., anyway, the Hulk is unlikely to be poached by S.H.I.E.L.D. Ke also dug.

"Are you sure?"

"No."

Bass said, "I thought you were pretty sure."

Lake shrugged: "I was sure of it the year before last, but last year, I didn't contact Tony for the whole last year."

After all, the great revenge has been avenged.

Bucky Barnes couldn't die anymore, and he died so many, the ghost knows which one of them is the main body. When Lake came back last year, he actually had a phone call with Tony Stark. Tony Stark Ke didn't pursue the question that he must live, see people die, and see corpses.

He turned himself into a mass-produced model, and Tony also saw that scene.

But since then.

Lake never talked to Tony on the phone again, nor did he meet in person.

Bass raised his eyebrows and said, "If you don't say it, it's true. In the whole year of last year, I basically didn't see any gossip about this super rich man in any newspaper."

Lake said with a smile: "How many New York newspapers has this super rich bought? Once the news is revealed, one will be acquired. It is estimated that if they are integrated, the Stark Media Group will probably appear."

"He buys one and then goes bankrupt, not buys one and runs one."

"Who makes people rich?"

"..."

Lake and Bass looked at each other, and then laughed out loud.

at this time.

Tiffany knocked on the door and walked in.

Leike propped his hands on the table and looked at the assistant who entered the door: "What's the matter?"

Tiffany looked down at an envelope in his hand, and then handed it over to Lake: "Sir, a bailiff just came from the Manhattan Family Court in New York, and I asked me to hand it over to you."

Lake took over and said with a smile: "Bailiff, I remember, haven't I already been exempted from jury duty?"

Tiffany hesitated for a moment and said: "Sir, this is not the jury's notice, but, you have been accused of your subpoena, and the bailiff said that I hope you can attend the first closed court mediation tomorrow."

When Bass, who was sitting on the sofa beside him, heard this, he couldn't help but look at Lake.

Lake looked down at a subpoena taken out of the envelope, blinked, and was a little dumbfounded.

MMP.

what's the situation?
(End of this chapter)