American Tax Officer

But this time, David showed no signs of being low-key; instead, he swaggered into town, which made Eugene somewhat suspicious.

Stevenson stopped smiling and, after a moment of contemplation, said, "Then let\'s keep a close watch on his every move."

"Understood."

...

At the end of Ninglin Avenue in Carson City, there stood a building that was not particularly eye-catching.

The building, with its understated grey concrete facade, blended in with the surrounding office buildings. To the unaware, it might appear to be just an ordinary structure, but in reality, it was the Nevada offices of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

At that moment, inside an office on the third floor of this building:

"As the media reported, he indeed came our way to Carson City; he\'s expected to enter the city limits in 20 minutes," reported an FBI agent.

Opposite him sat a man with neatly combed silver-grey hair and eyes that grew more profound.

He was Gavin Oligi, the FBI\'s Special Agent in Nevada.

After a pause, Gavin finally said, "Keep a close eye on him and see what he\'s up to next!"

"Yes."

...

On the highway leading to Carson City:

"Chief Tax Officer, in another 2 kilometers we\'ll be in Carson City," said Nisen, glancing at the road sign before reminding the three people in the car.

"Head straight to the Ninglin State Tax Bureau."

The 2-kilometer distance passed quickly, and after the vehicle exited the highway, it entered the bounds of Carson City.

The city of Carson City wasn\'t large, with a population of just over a hundred thousand, and it didn\'t even rank in the top ten of Nevada\'s 19 cities.

But why did it become the capital of Nevada?

The reason was simple.

Firstly, Carson City\'s strategic location was relatively central within Nevada, facilitating government administration and service to all parts of the state.

Moreover, Carson City\'s history was relatively short, unlike some other state capitals with long historical backgrounds, making it easier to adapt to the evolution and changes of the times.

Secondly, Carson City played a significant role in Nevada\'s economic development.

The city\'s economic base was mainly derived from government agencies and military-related businesses, providing the city with numerous employment opportunities and financial revenue.

Being close to Las Vegas and the major city of Los Angeles, Carson City also benefited from the economic development of the surrounding cities.

Finally, Carson City was relatively rich in cultural and educational resources.

The city boasts several institutions of higher education, such as the University of Nevada and the University of Las Vegas, which provide ample opportunities for cultural exchange and education in the region.

Considering all these factors, it thus became the capital of Nevada State.

After half an hour\'s drive, Nisen arrived at 411 Ninglin Avenue in his Volvo, the entrance to the Ninglin Branch Office.

Previously, David had contacted the branch director here to discuss a collaborative case, and on the way, he had given a heads-up.

Therefore, when the three of them got out of the car and walked into the branch office lobby, they found that someone was already waiting for them.

What David hadn\'t expected was that it wasn\'t just any ordinary Inspector or Chief Tax Officer who greeted them, but it was Director Egbert himself, along with the deputy directors, Tax Investigators, and others, which somewhat startled the group.

"Director David."

"Director Egbert..."

Egbert walked over and shook hands with David.

While the two shook hands, the deputy directors, Tax Investigators, and Inspectors behind them sized David up with curious gazes.

Whether it was the armed leadership deployment or the shake-up in Henderson Sparks, both could be described as sensational events.

Now, seeing in person the man who had brought about these impressive feats, many in the Ninglin Branch Office felt like they were meeting a star or an idol.

In the midst of these thoughts, Director Egbert had already finished exchanging pleasantries and introduced the others by pointing behind him: "This is our Deputy Director Comgridge, this is our Tax Investigator..."

As Director Egbert made the introductions, David also shook hands with the senior members of the Ninglin Branch Office, and then followed Egbert to his office.

David was the first to speak, "Director Egbert, how\'s the crackdown directive going?"

"Don\'t even mention it. As the capital of Nevada State, the city hall keeps up the directive to save face for the state government. Although the major departments aren\'t as restrictive as before, the impact on our crackdown on black taxes is still significant."

Egbert wore a troubled expression.

Truth be told, after the crackdown directive had been issued, he, like the heads of other branch offices, held some resentment towards David.

When the directive was subsequently cancelled in various cities but remained in effect in Carson City alone, his resentment grew stronger.

However, he was somewhat comforted after receiving the call about collaborating with David.

This time David had come to Carson City so quickly, which was a surprise to him.

The branch\'s black tax revenue for this assessment period was severely lagging.

If David\'s visit could generate a substantial amount of tax revenue for the Ninglin Branch Office, it wouldn\'t only solve an urgent problem but could also potentially set a new record in black tax revenue like Sparks and Henderson had.

That was precisely why he had put aside his pride and personally went down to welcome David.

"Don\'t worry, Director Egbert, since I played a part in causing this situation, I won\'t let you suffer any losses."

Hearing this, Egbert felt relieved, thinking that his effort in personally welcoming David wasn\'t in vain, and then he replied with feigned nonchalance, "What\'s this about you causing it? The whole mess is Stevenson\'s fault for settling personal scores under the guise of official business."

David nodded in acknowledgment, then changed the subject, "By the way, Director Egbert, I have an urgent matter that I need to address here. I\'ll need to make use of some of your branch\'s channels and the assistance of your Inspectors. Would that be convenient for you?"

Egbert was taken aback, then replied, "Convenient, of course! Just let me know what you need!"

Though David hadn\'t immediately helped increase their tax revenue, he was now in Carson City, and he wouldn\'t be leaving any time soon, so there was no rush for the moment.