The World of American Drama: From the Los Angeles Patrol

Chapter 423 Rhett’s Spring ([-])

Jack broke the law, and he broke federal law. He also dragged the entire BAU team into the water.

Well, this is just an exaggerated title. He just treated everyone to a bowl of noodles, a very ordinary bowl of Yangchun noodles, and then poured a spoonful of "crab powder" on top.

What is "crab meal"? It is not grinding crab into powder, but carefully removing all the edible parts of the whole hairy crab to make a super food.

The full name of the hairy crab is "Chinese mitten crab". It is a serious invasive species in North America. It was once very rampant in San Francisco, destroying river embankments and blocking drainage systems.

It once spread to the East Coast and almost caused flooding in the Hudson River in New York.

However, the quality of wild hairy crabs is much worse than that of farmed ones. Coupled with the water quality problems in North America, it is not recommended to eat them at all.

It is against federal law to smuggle live hairy crabs into North America, but every year Chinese supermarkets secretly sell them through some underground channels. After all, the price is a minimum of 30 US dollars and a maximum of 50 US dollars each, and the profit greatly exceeds that of drug dealers.

As an FBI agent, Jack knew the law and broke the law, and gained 20 pounds of goods through anonymous transactions. The scene was exciting and exciting, comparable to a spy movie.

Okay, it’s still an exaggeration. It’s just that Justin placed an order through the dark web, and someone sent a batch of hairy crabs from Siris through a special channel.

Then everyone was curious about what kind of delicious food Jack spent so much money on.

One day in October, after learning that the cargo had landed, Jack rushed to the Wolfe brothers' farm overnight and began the hard work of peeling crabs.

Drunk all the crabs with white wine, making these guys wielding big pincers unable to resist, then soak them in a little white vinegar, take a comfortable cold bath, and finally invite them all into the sauna.

He cut off the claws and legs of the steamed red hairy crabs one by one, and then using only a pair of scissors and chopsticks, Jack separated a large pile of crab meat shells at the speed of one every five minutes.

Divide the crab roe, crab paste and crab meat into two parts, then heat the oil in a pan, mix lard and rapeseed oil one to one, add green onion and a little minced ginger and garlic, then add the crab roe and crab paste to the pan.

It only takes seven or eight minutes. Pour in the crab meat again, turn to low heat, add salt and a little white pepper, and finally add Huadiao. After carefully collecting the juice, you're done.

Hairy crabs cultured in an excellent water environment have fresh and sweet meat, especially the fragrant, delicious and pure crab paste and crab roe, which are not available in any sea crab.

Boil a bowl of thin Yangchun noodles, sprinkle with chopped garlic leaves, and then pour a large spoonful of crab powder. The taste is so delicious that it is indescribable. For a while after eating, no matter how tempting the food is, Can't arouse people's appetite again.

After enjoying this delicious meal that cost as much as top-grade caviar, Jack's life returned to peace. He read books and studied, continued to try to write his first novel, and researched some wonderful recipes.

On this day, Rosie had a sudden idea and invited everyone to visit a painting exhibition held in a private gallery in Hollywood. He said that he hoped to cultivate everyone's abstract thinking and not to wander between emotion and reason forever.

Of course, everyone understood what was going on the moment they saw the charming gallery hostess, but since they had all been deceived, they could only wander around for the time being.

Jack can appreciate impressionism and realism, but he really doesn't understand abstract art at all.

Rhett, a pure rationalist, was a close friend of him. The two of them started wandering around in boredom, tasting the various desserts served by the waiter, and they actually discovered a little surprise.

A wine-filled chocolate made in Russia brought back the same childhood memories for both of them. You got one and I got one, and in the end they actually started fighting over each other like two children.

"How old are you two? If someone finds out that you are the FBI, oh my God!" Emily said with an exaggerated expression of doomsday.The two short men couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed. They had indeed gotten carried away just now. The well-dressed gentlemen and ladies around them all cast strange looks.

"It tastes good." Emily took the opportunity to snatch the last vodka chocolate on the plate, smiling like a cunning fox.

Angry but unable to get angry, the two men looked at each other and began to discuss in a low voice how to get revenge until they heard a cry of surprise.

"Spencer Red, is that you?" A stylish black guy wearing a casual suit stood in front of Red in surprise.

Jack watched in amusement as Red, who was stiff all over, was hugged tightly by the other party enthusiastically, "Look at you, you haven't changed at all."

"Oh, Spencer, it's true, you were only 12 years old when we last met, but you haven't changed at all now."

Jack almost laughed out loud at the black boy's words. It sounded like a compliment, which was weird.

"Uh, thank you." Rhett introduced everyone to each other rather awkwardly.

"This is Parker Denley. We went to high school together, so maybe you can understand."

Of course everyone understands that Rhett graduated from high school at the age of 12, and then went to Caltech. Who else graduated from high school with a 12-year-old brat, and the other one went to a prestigious school, so some jealousy is inevitable.

This kind of small loss is already a very friendly attitude.

Rhett introduced everyone in the BAU to Parker Denley. Jiejie and Emily, who were specially dressed up to attend today, made people unable to take their eyes away.

But before the guy could show his courtesy, Jiejie put her arm on Jack's arm without leaving a trace, while Emily took the initiative to put her arm on Hotchner, making the latter's whole body stiffen involuntarily.

Parker Denley didn't feel embarrassed either. He was a partner of this gallery, and he naturally led the conversation to the exhibited works, until there was a little commotion at the door.

A girl with outstanding appearance appeared there, with blond hair and blue eyes, and a graceful figure. She looked like a star when she appeared on the stage. As soon as Parker Denley saw her, he smiled exaggeratedly and stepped forward to greet her.

"Laila, I'm so glad you're here. Hey, Spencer, let me introduce you all."

"Do I really still look like I'm 12 years old?" Rhett asked Jack quietly behind him.

"No, at least 18 years old." Jack patted his shoulder, which was gradually becoming more angular. This kid had long since gotten rid of the skinny bamboo pole shape he once had, and now he was at least a thicker telegraph pole.

"Spencer, come on, have you ever seen a real movie star?" Parker Denley was still greeting here enthusiastically.

Jiejie pushed Red, who was hesitant, and the latter followed.

　Sorry for being late, there is a big plot in the back and I am undergoing overhaul again, so it’s a bit laggy, I’m sorry.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)