American Tax Officer

Just now, Keanu and the others were discussing how David had just taken office without a foundation and needed to transfer some of his own people, thinking it was really a guess they hit right on the mark.

Keanu suppressed the excitement in his heart and replied, "If it is Director David you want to transfer me, then of course I am willing to go!"

This damn position is in a Los Angeles branch, anyone who doesn't go is a real fool.

"That's good, but here's the thing, you know the Western Suburb Branch is quite large, and it is equipped with two Deputy Directors, and there is currently one Deputy Director position vacant. I'm transferring you over to directly take on the role of Deputy Director."

"What, me to take on the role of Deputy Director?!"

Keanu originally thought he was just going to be transferred laterally, never expecting that David would actually want him to become the Deputy Director, which made him feel both excited and anxious at the same time.

Excited, of course, because he was being promoted, and moreover, to the position of Deputy Director of a large branch like the Western Suburb Branch.

But anxious because, after all, he is currently just a Tax Investigator in a large street block branch, and he worried that he would not be able to handle the role of Deputy Director in such a large branch as the Western Suburb Branch, and thus he would feel bad if he were to let Director David down.

"How about it, Inspector Keanu, not willing?"

"Of course not, you know, I've been in a small branch like the large street block for so many years, suddenly being transferred to such a large branch as the Western Suburbs, and also taking on the role of Deputy Director, I'm afraid... I'm afraid..."

"Don't be afraid, since I've approached you, it's because I believe in your abilities. You just need to help me handle the affairs inside the branch, there's no need for you to worry about the tax performance!"

The originally anxious Keanu breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

Of course, he had also seen Director David's media press conference at the headquarters today, knowing that David boasted that the first performance assessment after taking office would definitely not be less than that in the Lake District Sub-Bureau Branch.

Therefore, he was worried that if he couldn't meet this goal, he would also end up taking the blame.

But now that Director David said that he didn't need to worry much about the tax performance, why should he worry?

He promptly assured, "Since Director David, you've said so, then I can only respectfully comply!"

"Good, I will handle all your paperwork, and I am going to officially take on my duties in two days. Will that give you enough time?"

"In two days... that shouldn't be a problem."

"Then let's settle on that!"

"Goodbye, Director David..."

After the call ended, Keanu's heart began to pound fiercely.

That was the position of Deputy Director of the Western Suburb Branch, a post that countless Tax Investigators across the country dream of, and he somehow got it so easily!

Sometimes, sticking close to the right person can really save you a decade of detours!

Over in the bar booth area.

"Who was Keanu on the phone with just now, why does he look so excited?"

"He does look really excited, could it be... he got a call from David?"

"A call from David? That's quite possible."

"He's back!"

The Tax Investigators at the large street block branch were still discussing Keanu's departure, and just then, a Chief Tax Officer noted that Keanu, who had gone to the restroom, had returned.

Compared to before, Keanu's expression was even more radiant, and the corners of his mouth showed an uncontrollable curve; anyone could tell from his expression the ripples in his heart.

"Sorry everyone, I have some matters to deal with and need to leave first!"

Keanu didn't explain much to the crowd, picked up his jacket, and prepared to leave.

But just then, another Tax Investigator could no longer hold back and pulled Keanu aside, asking, "Keanu, the call you just received, it wasn't really from David, was it?"

With that, the other Chief Tax Officers and Deputy Tax Inspectors also appeared ready to listen.

After contemplating, Keanu figured that news of his transfer to the Western Suburb Branch to become a Deputy Director couldn't be concealed, so he simply confirmed, "Yes,"

After the confirmation, this Tax Investigator and others could no longer stay seated.

That Tax Investigator then asked, "So does that mean David is transferring you to the Western Suburb Branch?"

Actually, everyone had already guessed from Keanu's expression; they were just looking for one more confirmation.

"Yes."

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Keanu's confirmation caused the people present to become increasingly anxious, and the Tax Investigator asked again, "Is it a lateral transfer?"

"No, I'm going to be the Deputy Director of the Los Angeles West Suburb Branch."

"What! The Deputy Director of the Los Angeles West Suburb Branch?!"

The staff at the Large District Sub-Bureau felt their minds go blank, but soon, everyone's eyes turned bloodshot.

This is the position of Deputy Director at the Los Angeles West Suburb Branch we're talking about!

The Tax Investigator who had grabbed hold of Keanu immediately said, "Keanu, please put in a good word for me with Director David. I'm not asking for a deputy director position; a lateral transfer would be just fine, I guarantee I'll follow his lead without question!"

"Inspector Keanu, also make a request to Director David on my behalf. I want to transfer to Los Angeles as well, I'm not looking for a promotion, a lateral move is all I need."

"Inspector Keanu, you know my capabilities. Please recommend me to Director David; I'm sure I can achieve great things for him..."

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The personnel from the Large District Sub-Bureau are not fools, the potential in Los Angeles is far greater than here in Las Vegas, which is why they are all eager to be transferred, even without a promotion.
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"Alright, alright, I'll speak to Director David for you. Let's leave it at that..."

With only two days left before his new assignment, Keanu needed to handle the transfer of his current responsibilities, leaving no time to keep discussing with everyone.

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Washington D.C., Four Seasons Hotel.

David's recruitment efforts were ongoing.

Having previously interacted with various sub-bureaus for the project to create gods, he was quite familiar with some of the Tax Investigators and Chief Tax Officers.

Therefore, for the subsequent vacancies, he didn't plan to search the internal network but to select among these familiar faces.

It wasn't until 1 A.M. that he finally settled on most of the candidates.

In the end, he made individual calls to Nisen and his mates, instructing them to assume their positions as Chief Tax Officers of the West Suburb Branch in two days, and hearing about their upcoming appointment, they were overjoyed and immediately accepted.

The next morning at nine o'clock.

David arrived at the main bureau where Deputy Director Donald's office was located, handed over the files of the selected candidates, and said, "Deputy Director Donald, these are the candidates I need to transfer."

Donald nodded, yet he did not look at the files. Instead, he picked up the desk phone to call his secretary and instructed, "This is the personnel arrangement for the Western Suburb Branch, go and implement it."

"Yes, sir."

Once the secretary had left, Donald said to David, "Your speech yesterday certainly caused a stir in Hollywood. According to the information I've received, those major film companies have been conducting overnight reviews of their taxes, finances, and account books."

David smiled and replied, "If they've started various reviews overnight, then doesn't that exactly prove they have skeletons in their closet?"

"Of course, everyone knows how these film companies got started years ago, but the investigation is very difficult. I hope you'll make progress after you take office."

For others, investigating these film companies indeed presented difficulties, but David, with his "cheats," wasn't worried about the so-called challenges.

In the following time, the two discussed the deployment at the Western Suburb Branch, as well as the situation in Hollywood at length until 9:45 A.M. when Donald's secretary came in and announced, "Just as you predicted, Mr. Donald, as soon as the market opened, the stock prices of the major Hollywood film companies began to plummet."

Neither Donald nor David, sitting at his side, were surprised by this news.

David's announcement in front of the media yesterday regarding the launch of a large-scale tax investigation in Hollywood meant that the drop in the film companies' stock prices today was to be expected.

After all, the entire America knows the power of the IRS, and regarding the stock market, the IRS has a tremendous deterrent effect as well.

"Understood."

Donald responded, then turned to David and added, "You'll undoubtedly be very busy once you officially take office, so take advantage of this last day off and enjoy yourself."

David nodded in agreement, then left to return to his hotel, continuing to review the information about the Western Suburb Branch's jurisdiction.

As the setting sun dipped below the horizon, another day came to a close.

Nisenbaki and Lewis Keanu had arranged everything, packed their bags, and were full of anticipation, ready to assume their new roles at the Western Suburb Branch tomorrow.

Meanwhile, in Hollywood, the tension was rising among the executives of the major film companies and relevant personnel as David's arrival the following day loomed.

No one knew whether David's first actions in his new post would bring the fire to their doorstep.

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