Spokesperson of the Hong Kong Comprehensive Police Force

Chapter 833: The same school quarrels, Liu Sir sits high on the Diaoyutai

The head of Lianji L Group acted quickly. In less than fifteen minutes, he and his men appeared in the police building.

The police officer at the reception desk downstairs immediately reported the news to higher levels, and it eventually reached the office area of ​​the Political Investigation Department.

Under normal procedures, ICAC investigators have the qualifications and authority to enter and exit most areas within Hong Kong Island.

But the National Security Department of the police force is obviously not within this normal range.

Don’t say that the current investigation mission of the ICAC is not aimed at the National Security Department of the Police Force.

Even if there really is a problem with the members of this department, and the Independent Commission Against Corruption has the clues.

But the final investigation procedure is not as easy as just having the ICAC issue an investigation warrant and then executing it.

It is necessary to obtain formal permission from the Hong Kong government’s National Security Committee, and various confidentiality regulations must be observed during the investigation.

After all, the significance of the National Security Department of the Police Force is far more than just a disciplinary department of the Hong Kong government.

Many of the secrets involved even go beyond the boundaries of Hong Kong Island.

What's more, the ICAC's L Group's investigative powers are limited to within the ICAC.

Therefore, there was no formal investigation document from a high level and without the invitation and permission of National Security Bureau personnel.

The person in charge of Lianji L Group was stopped directly at the reception desk of the police station.

To put it bluntly, ICAC investigators may be qualified to break into Zhou Quan's office or even the Government House in Hong Kong Island.

But if the other party breaks into the National Security Office, the guards in charge of security are fully authorized to enforce confidentiality discipline.

Even though the former is against the rules, if it involves an emergency case, the ICAC also has regulations to explain it afterwards.

But the situation represented by the latter is something else entirely.

National security secrets must not be lost in the slightest. This is by no means empty talk.

Fortunately, the news that the head of Lianji L Group rushed to the police station in Tai Kwun was eventually reported to Liu Baoqiang.

He did not deliberately make things difficult for the other party, but directly arranged for his brothers to invite the person up.

Otherwise, the other party would never be able to set foot into the office area of ​​the National Security Bureau.

Soon, Cheng Deming, the chief investigator of the ICAC and head of Group L, which specializes in internal monitoring, appeared in front of Liu Baoqiang and Lu Zhilian with a gloomy look.

He was the only one there, and the other Lianji members who came with him were blocked at the reception desk downstairs in the big hall.

Allowing Cheng Deming to go upstairs alone was already a sign of face that Liu Baoqiang was giving to the ICAC.

If Cheng Deming were allowed to lead a large group of people into the office area of ​​the National Security Department again, not only the two directors above Liu Baoqiang would have objections.

I'm afraid even his boss Zhou Quan would be alarmed by this incident.

At that time, if he was pointed at and scolded by his own boss, it would be regarded as the love of his own boss for him.

"Sir Liu!"

"senior!"

Cheng Deming suppressed his anger and tried to be polite as he called for help.

He is fully aware of the special nature of the National Security Department of the Police Force.

But it is also true that two of his brothers were detained and other brothers were stopped at the door.

Under such circumstances, how could he be in a good mood?

To put it bluntly, not only will he lose face, but the reputation of the entire ICAC will also be affected.

"Mr. Cheng, please take a seat!"

A formal smile appeared on Liu Baoqiang's lips. He also politely stood up to greet Cheng Deming and invited him to sit down.

Apart from Lu Zhilian, Liu Baoqiang is not familiar with other members of Lianji.

There is no possibility of any personal relationship, but there will be no deliberate targeting. After all, no matter what, both families are fighting to maintain the rule of law in Hong Kong Island.

"Thank you, Sir Liu, but you don't have to sit down."

Cheng Deming forced a smile, tried his best to remain calm, and began to negotiate with Liu Baoqiang.

"Mr. Liu, you have a heavy responsibility, and we at ICAC are also very busy."

"Everyone should resolve the current conflicts as soon as possible so that they can devote their energy to work."

Having said that, Cheng Deming took a deep breath, and his tone couldn't help but rise a little.

"I would like to ask Sir Liu why you detained our ICAC investigators?"

After all, this is the base camp of the National Security Department of the police force, and he and Liu Baoqiang had no conflicts before.

Most importantly, unless it was necessary, he really didn't want to offend Chief Inspector Liu in front of him.

So even though he was angry, he still maintained a high degree of restraint.

"Mr. Cheng, you are too kind."

With a faint smile, Liu Baoqiang sat down again, his face looking very calm.

"These two brothers are wandering outside the police building. I invite them to come up for tea."

"What do you want to know? How can you see clearly if the distance is too far?"

"As for detention, that is even more nonsense."

“Can you ask these two brothers if I have ever restricted their actions?”

After listening to these words patiently, Cheng Deming couldn't help but cast a probing look at his two direct subordinates.

The two members of Lianji Group L who had just stood up shook their heads in shame.

Their personal freedom is indeed not restricted, but this is the National Security Department of the Police Force.

Before the police captain spoke, the nominal big sir, Director Lu, even stated that he would wait here for their boss.

Faced with this situation, how could the two of them dare to have any opinions?

Noticing the somewhat evasive gazes from his subordinates, Cheng Deming glared at both of them with a hint of disappointment.

At this moment, he also realized that his actions were indeed a bit reckless.

Surveillance was being conducted outside the police station building, so it was no wonder that the police asked someone to go upstairs.

If it weren't for their identity as the Independent Commission Against Corruption, it would probably not be as simple as just negotiating in the reception room of the Political Investigation Department.

"Sir Liu, I'm sorry to have caused you any trouble!"

Cheng Deming lowered his head on his own initiative, indicating that the matter was over.

Then he turned his gaze to Lu Zhilian, who had been sitting on the sofa with a sullen face.

"Senior, there is still work to be done at the headquarters. Can we talk again when we get back?"

Lu Zhilian, the senior whom he has always admired, is the real core of the current problem.

Cheng Deming really couldn't imagine that the senior who had brought him into the industry and had carefully trained him would actually engage in corruption and bribery.

Is the title of ICAC Chief Investigator worth only 12 million Hong Kong dollars?

"There's no need to be so secretive. Just come straight to the point here."

Lu Zhilian slowly raised his head. He was also suppressing his inner anger.

"Kenny, why did you let Mark and Derek follow me?"

(End of this chapter)