Chapter 305 The Big Quinn Barbecue (1/2)
Chapter 305: The Big Quinn Barbecue
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As the evening drew closer, more vehicles arrived at camp. There were pickup trucks, cars, and SUVs. They were Rose's police colleagues.
Police officer Alison was the earliest to arrive. She also brought a large, freshly baked pizza.
Li Du knew Officer Alison: they experienced a shoot-out together before and both parties had had a good first impression of each other. Li thought better of her when he saw she had brought over a small gift—the pizza—even though she was supposed to be their guest.
”Alison's pepperoni pizza is one of the best around,” Rose introduced. ”It’s my colleagues’ favorite food. If there’s a party, her pizza will always steal the show.”
Li Du laughed, ”That’s great, I happen to need a star dish for tonight.”
Alison waved and laughed in an honest manner, indicating a direct personality.
”Ha! Li, don't be so polite, I know you can cook very well. Rose praises your cooking every day.”
Li Du looked at Rose with surprise. Rose said, ”Your cooking is really good. I don’t praise you, just telling my partner the truth.”
”What does it feel like to have a partner?”
Rose showed him a sincere smile and responded, ”Very good.”
The police officers arrived one by one. Li Du was surprised to see the second guest arrive. It was Rose’s Police Chief, whom he met when he volunteered to catch the criminals in a thunderstorm.
”You remember my boss, Officer Greg,” Rose said. ”And you remember my good friend, Li.”
Li Du said, ”Just call me Li, Officer Greg. Welcome to the party. I did not expect Rose to invite a VIP. You’ve graced us with your presence.”
Officer Greg always knitted his brows together, exhibiting a solemn expression. It seemed to have become a habit.
However, hearing Li Du’s compliment, he gave him a stiff smile and said, ”Hello Li, I’m glad to see you again. You were a great help last time. I’ve not expressed my thanks to you.”
”The thanks should go to Officer Rose.”
Greg nodded his head and said, ”Yes, Officer Rose is doing a great job. She and Alison are the best police-women team in Flagstaff.”
Fifteen to sixteen police officers arrive intermittently. Li Du knew one of them: Officer Capote, who had tried to create trouble for them when they got hold of the mammoth’s tusks.
Capote had also brought a present: a dozen German Guinness stouts.
Capote got along with Rose and Alison. They cracked jokes with each other when they met at the party. Although he had an uneasy expression when he saw Li Du, both of them nodded at each other in greeting.
Rose noticed the odd atmosphere and asked, ”You don’t seem to get along with Capote?”
”What about you?” Li Du asked in turn.
Rose shrugged her shoulders and said, ”We’re on good terms. He’s provided much support to me and Alison.”
”When did this start? Can you remember?
Rose pondered for a moment and said, ”I think after the incident where he detained you because of the mammoth’s tusks. Not sure why, but he’s been friendlier ever since then.”
Li Du laughed, for he knew the reason why: He had some dirt on this fellow—Capote would not dare offend Li nor Rose.
Ever since the arrival of Alison, Li Du had placed chilled watermelon, apples, cucumbers, and many other fruits on the table.