At this time, the entrance of the Anchorage Police Department was surrounded by police cars, and the Alaska State Police were bustling around the police station as if they were on stimulants, arranging something...

The front of the police station is a highway, and behind it is a large square park.

The entire police station is divided into three sections, with empty lots in the front and sides serving as parking lots, and the main structure of the police station consists of two buildings...

The front building, a two-story small building, is not small in area but quite dilapidated, mainly responsible for the police's external affairs.

The six-story building at the back is the internal office area of the Anchorage main police department.

Currently, over a hundred police officers and several STER tactical police working with armored vehicles are all deployed around the two-story small building at the front, with snipers already in position on the roof of the back building.

However, looking at the bystanders and those police officers bustling around, there always seemed to be an air of not taking things too seriously, which left Mountain Eagle a bit puzzled.

Mountain Eagle didn't recognize the commander on the scene, but he did know Sheriff Redick.

This chubby officer was currently surrounding a white-haired guy in a police uniform, along with a few STER tactical personnel in black combat uniforms, showing a respectful and slightly obsequious attitude without much tension.

When Big Guy David and Kobe got out of the car to negotiate with the field commander, Mountain Eagle pulled out his phone to call Sheriff Redick...

This hefty officer had recently been promoted two ranks within half a year due to solving major cases back-to-back, so in this situation, he was definitely the right person to ask.

After the call connected, Sheriff Redick curiously stepped out of the yellow barrier zone and took a glance around...

When he saw Mountain Eagle stepping out of the car and waving at him, he smiled and greeted the surrounding officers, then gestured for Mountain Eagle to come over.

Mountain Eagle waved back at Redick, then turned and told Donkey, "Use the drone to scout around the police station, let me know if there's any news."

Donkey, not very familiar with Crow's habits, said awkwardly, "Boss, the drone is currently monitoring the area around the Marriott Hotel..."

Mountain Eagle gave a mysterious smile, saying as he walked, "Don't worry, there's one here too. I'll give you access..."

After saying this, Mountain Eagle strode up to Redick, giving the chubby sheriff a strong hug, and said with a smile, "Buddy, it looks like you're having a pretty good time lately...

Your nephews Michael and Scott are doing well too!"

Sheriff Redick chuckled and said, "That's thanks to you, Michael and Scott earned their distinctions from saving people.

The State Police are preparing an award ceremony for them, but we have to wait for those injured National Guard members to be discharged first."

As he said this, Sheriff Redick looked Mountain Eagle up and down, chuckling as he lifted the yellow barrier tape to invite him to the scene, saying, "They've grown a lot over the past few months, thanks to the cooperation of the Brown Bear Camp, allowing them to establish good relations with the natives in such a short time.

Mountain, you've given me a lot of headaches, but I must admit that my accomplishments today are also thanks to you."

Mountain Eagle waved it off with a smile, saying, "We're friends, no need to mention that!"

Then Mountain Eagle gestured with his chin towards the besieged small building and smiled, "What's going on in there?"

Sheriff Redick seemed to recall something particularly funny, and he laughed, "A bunch of reckless guys broke into the police station trying to rob our evidence warehouse, which has confiscated items scheduled for auction in two days."

Mountain Eagle was taken aback, then frowned, "What kind of idiots would rob the Anchorage Police Department?

What's in there that's worth risking their lives for? Drugs? Jewelry?"

Sheriff Redick laughed, "There's 400 kilograms of gold in there, along with a batch of antiques and valuable trinkets confiscated over the past ten years, oh, and a few seized vehicles in the parking lot.

It's a tradition here, once seized items have been stored for ten years, the State Police Headquarters will send people to organize a charity auction.

The proceeds will go towards updating the State Police's equipment and bridging the financial gap.

However, that 400 kilograms of gold isn't ten years old; I discovered it in a secret warehouse under Horned Demon Billy's name while investigating his case.

At the time, my men even had a shootout with some gunmen over this batch of gold..."

Mountain Eagle, intrigued, said, "400 kilograms of gold?

You seized this gold and now you're blatantly putting it up for auction, doesn't that seem a bit off."

Sheriff Redick looked at Mountain Eagle with a peculiar expression and said, "Mountain, this matter is somewhat related to you..."

Upon hearing this, Mountain Eagle frowned, "Horned Demon Billy was taken down by me, does that count as related to me?"

Sheriff Redick shook his head, "No, to be precise, it's related to Ms. Li Xiaowan from your company?

Don't you know, Ms. Li Xiaowan, the head of your company, donated a lot of money to the Anchorage Orphanage, and her trading company is opening up a specialty trade channel between Anchorage and East University...

Last week Anchorage and Jinling City of East officially signed a cooperation agreement to become sister cities, promoting in-depth communication and exchange in specialty trade and charity matters.

Jinling City has shown a lot of investment interest and will send a delegation in three months.

However, what Ms. Li Xiaowan cares most about is the construction of the orphanage and the exchange learning program for volunteers and children within the welfare systems on both sides."

As he said this, Sheriff Redick looked around, then leaned in to Mountain Eagle and whispered, "The 2 million US dollars from Ms. Li Xiaowan's last donation to the orphanage was misappropriated, and this time, auctioning off the gold is meant to fill the gap while repairing the facilities of the Anchorage orphanage..."

"Oh..."

Mountain Eagle looked at Sheriff Redick, whose expression was somewhat awkward...

This kind of thing isn't uncommon around the world. Even if the charity funds are earmarked, when the recipients are the weaker party, it's hard for all the money to reach them in the end.

My wife somehow managed to pull some strings and set up such a big show, making Anchorage see greater benefits...

The real intention behind sister city relationships is to foster exchanges and then conduct deep cooperation in economic trade.

Anchorage is the most important port city in Alaska and a global air transportation hub.

But if you think they can offer something to East University Jinling, you're overestimating them...

The energy prices here are too high, and extraction is difficult; it's not worth it for East University to focus here. The export of seafood and minerals has already hit its limit.

However, Jinling's vast market can bring huge investment benefits to Anchorage...

Tourism and seafood export are two big industries that can be emphasized!

You should know that although Jinling City isn't ranked very high in East University, it's still a large city with a GDP of $150 billion a year.

In the same year, the entire state of Alaska had a GDP of just over $50 billion!

What excites the Anchorage government isn't the trade exchanges that friendly cities might bring; to the government, that's just considered civilian exchanges.

The real concern is fiscal revenue...

What many people don't know is that tourism is the second largest source of revenue for the entire state of Alaska!

The scenery here is exceptional, and although business can only be done for four months a year, it contributes the second largest tax revenue source in Alaska and provides numerous job opportunities.

Alaska has only 700,000 people, while Jinling has 9 million. Even if only 2% of them have the ability and desire to travel and spend in Alaska, that's a significant business.

If this succeeds, the entire hotel and tourism industry in Alaska will thank the current Anchorage government.

From the perspective of the Anchorage government, this kind of one-sided beneficial opportunity is a rare chance!

But before the two sides can deepen their exchanges, they need to cover up the holes they've dug for themselves.

Misappropriating charity funds happens everywhere, but it's not a good look.

People donate money to the government, expecting you to get things done, yet you end up misusing the funds. How can this convince people of your genuine intent to cooperate?

However, the Anchorage government's budget is tight. Getting a loan from the bank to repair the orphanage won't pass the city council, so they have to think of some crooked solutions.

The police department auctioning off some impounded valuables to raise funds to repair the orphanage sounds like a great idea.

After sorting out the cause and effect, Mountain Eagle marveled at his wife's ability to take action, then looked at the awkward Redick and said with a smile, "This is definitely a good deed, but there's always some flaw with such auctions. If the media catches on, it won't be pleasant for you all.

How about this, you sell the gold directly to me, $15 million, and I can transfer the funds to you at any time.

But I have a few conditions...

First, the orphanage renovations must proceed!

Second, don't create obstacles for the charity projects!"

Sheriff Redick, hearing this, sneakily asked, "Mountain, tell me the truth, are you from East or Thailand?

That Ms. Li Xiaowan is currently the CEO of your investment company. What's your relationship with her?"

Mountain Eagle smacked his lips, thinking it over, and finally chose to be honest, as this matter would not remain a secret once Blood Fox and the others brought Xiaowan to Alaska...

"Xiaowan is my wife, but due to some special reasons, we can't be together long-term.

But that doesn't hinder our determination to reunite..."

Hearing this, Redick's chubby face twisted, and he looked at Mountain Eagle with a strange expression, uttering an "Oh" and then showing an understanding look...

Mountain Eagle really wanted to ask what exactly Redick understood, but a gunshot from within the police station caught everyone's attention...

Looking in the direction of the shot, Mountain Eagle suddenly realized it wasn't from the besieged small building, but from the tall building behind.

Seeing Kobe and the ISA people moving like their butts were on fire, pushing past some state police blocks, and rushing towards the back building, Mountain Eagle nudged Redick beside him and asked, "Isn't the temporary office of the Department of Homeland Security located in that building back there?"

Redick listened, nodding instinctively, "It is..."

Mountain Eagle rubbed his chin, then looked at the small building in front, giving Redick a forceful pat on the back, saying, "Take your men in. The robbers inside will soon surrender..."

Hearing this, Redick cradled his belly, saying, "You're joking. I'm the sheriff now. I only have a few more years until retirement..."