Hong Kong Movies: I am Hongxing, what the hell is the intelligence king?

Chapter 443 What does it mean to be a man of your word?
After receiving Lin Feng's promise, Huang Bingyao began his own scheme.

The West Kowloon Headquarters is his base of operations, so naturally he would hand over the position of general manager to his confidant, Chan Yan-kin.

Chen Xinjian initially did not believe Huang Bingyao's words.

Hung Hing has just been officially recognized, and it's unclear when they will be able to expand their influence.

What kind of place is a police station? Who knows when Hung Hing's influence will spread?

However, his mission to the Governor's Mansion made him realize that he should never try to guess Lin Sheng's influence based on his own imagination.

Even the governor had to put on a smiling face for Lin Sheng, how dare he doubt Lin Sheng's influence?
Isn't this utter nonsense?!
Chen Xinjian actively responded to Huang Bingyao's strategy:

"Boss, after your promotion, who will take my place?"

Huang Bingyao thought for a moment and said:

"This is your base."

"Once I arrive at headquarters, you'll be in charge of the West Kowloon Headquarters."

"You have to cultivate your own people."

"Is there anyone you'd like to consider?"

Chen Xinjian shrugged:

How is Yuan Haoyun?

Huang Bingyao stared at him as if he'd seen a ghost:
"Do you want the guys down below to constantly watch the two of you arguing?"

Chen Xinjian was choked half to death.

“Yuan Haoyun is a master at solving cases, but he’s not quite ready to be your assistant.”

"He's too straightforward; his emotions are always written on his face."

"Your position is practically the second-in-command of the police station. How can someone whose emotions are always written on their face treat everyone equally?"

Chen Xinjian remained silent.

To be honest, Yuan Haoyun is really a good partner to him.

No matter how difficult the task, he is willing to risk his life for it.

Born with a sense of justice, hating evil as if it were his enemy, he is a fanatical lover of fireworks and bullets.

If something happens, he'll really step up!

Therefore, he dared to contradict not only Chen Xinjian, but also Huang Bingyao.

Therefore, even though Yuan Haoyun's group had a high casualty rate, he still held a very good position in the hearts of frontline police officers.

Yuen Ho-wan of the West Kowloon Headquarters and Chan Ka-kui of the Hong Kong Island Headquarters are both notorious troublemakers among the police.

When they were assigned to lead the Major Crimes Unit, the police department had to clean up their messes countless times.

If any of them were to become the director, the consequences would be...

Chen Xinjian couldn't even imagine it.

"But if we don't promote Haoyun, then who should we promote?"

"This position always needs to be filled."

"Moreover, if I don't give my subordinates some incentives after I get promoted, they won't support me."

This is a very superficial understanding.

You eat the meat, and the brothers drink the soup.

This is the style of those in power.

If you want to keep everything to yourself—then go play by yourself!
Nobody will play with you.

Moreover, this makes one an easy target for ambushes.

"That's really a problem."

Huang Bingyao frowned slightly.

“Yuan Haoyun’s personality is not suitable for being a director; he is only suited for charging into battle.”

"Unless he can change his personality."

Chen Xinjian thought for a moment and said:
"Otherwise, I'll promote him and put him in an office."

Huang Bingyao was taken aback:
"You still want to promote him?"

Chen Xinjian sighed:
"if not?"

"We have to give our brothers some hope."

"Besides, isn't it because we have you as a role model, boss?"

"It's okay to have a fiery temper."

When he was young, Huang Bingyao was known as the "Deadly Scissor Kick" because he was not only sharp in solving cases, but also had a very volatile temper.

"Don't compare me to him."

"If he had my brains, he would have been promoted long ago."

Who were Huang Bingyao's teammates when he was young?
They're all people like Lei Luo and Long Chengbang.

Under those circumstances, Huang Bingyao's ability to stand out is truly remarkable and something that few can match.

Many people have a misconception that Lei Luo, Long Chengbang, and others ruined an era.

That's right, they did indeed weave a large net among the police, and in addition to the firewood and water provided by the police station, the police also received extra subsidies from these two.

But that doesn't mean that all the police officers joined the two men's criminal network.

There will always be some people who refuse to conform to their ways.

Huang Bingyao is not part of either of their circles.

However, he was a skilled fighter and had a strong following, so even Lei Luo and Long Chengbang couldn't do anything to him.

Otherwise, how could he, as a local Hong Kong figure, have become the Director of the West Kowloon Headquarters?
"It's good to let Haoyun temper his temper, but first, you have to solve a difficult problem."

Chen Xinjian was taken aback:
"What problem?"

Huang Bingyao rolled his eyes:
"What else could it be?"

"Education!"

Chen Xinjian's expression changed instantly.

The Governor's Mansion went to great lengths to improve the image of the police station.

In addition to actively promoting the justice of police officers through television and media, another measure is to improve the status of police officers by offering high salaries to encourage integrity.

However, the process of recruiting police officers is very simple.

Once you graduate from high school, you can take the entrance exam for a police academy.

This is not counting.

For police officers to get promoted to a certain level, they need to meet certain educational requirements.

Having ability and achievements alone is not enough; one must also have the corresponding academic qualifications.

Just to clarify, this doesn't mean you have to go to university, or that you have to attend a prestigious university.

In Hong Kong, if you can get into university, you're considered a highly educated intellectual after graduation.

There are too few schools in Hong Kong; less than one-tenth of the students can complete a university degree.

Therefore, adult education is also recognized in Hong Kong.

As long as the course is completed through correspondence, it can be considered a valid academic qualification.

However, there is a premise here: when Yuan Haoyun first joined the police station, the rules were not this strict at all.

Most of them become bad people because they don't study well.

If it's so dangerous for police officers, why would any top students or those who are generally good at studying risk their lives for a little firewood and water?

For newly recruited police officers, it might be easier to get them to receive adult education, but Yuan Haoyun is in charge of the serious crime unit, and he has endless cases to solve every day. Where would he find the energy to do such a thing?
Chen Xinjian frowned:
"This is how to do?"

Huang Bingyao said earnestly:
"No matter how difficult it is, it has to be done."

“You should talk to Haoyun, otherwise he can only stay in the position of senior inspector.”

Chen Xinjian smiled wryly:

"Can't we make an exception?"

Huang Bingyao remained silent for a long while:

"If I hadn't been promoted, I could have used my connections to make an exception."

"But that's not possible now."

Lin Kuangtian retired as a senior inspector, which was the result of Huang Bingyao sacrificing his reputation.

But now he has become the deputy director in charge of operations, and he is in office. It is impossible for him to step down!

"Tell Yuan Haoyun about this. If he can pass the adult exam in the next two years, I will promote him."

“If he can’t even do something like this, then his future is over.”

Chen Xinjian remained silent for a while, then finally nodded.

However, he had a headache:

"But how do I choose my deputy?"

Huang Bingyao thought for a moment and said:

"Or, I can suggest two candidates for you."

Chen Xinjian was overjoyed:
"Of course that's fine."

Chen Xinjian saw it very clearly: Huang Bingyao had been promoted, not completely retired.

They will still be my support in the future.

That was his former boss.

Giving Huang Bingyao face now will make things easier to talk to him later when something happens.

Once Huang Bingyao truly retires, I might be able to advance even further.

Huang Bingyao said:

There are two candidates.

Chen Xinjian exclaimed in surprise:

"There are actually two more."

Huang Bingyao said irritably:

"You idiot, you don't even know the personality of a frontline worker?"

"One is Lu Qichang from the Major Crimes Unit, and the other is Kang Daoming from the Criminal Intelligence Section."

Chen Xinjian was taken aback:
"The two of them?"

Huang Bingyao explained:
"Lu Qichang goes without saying. He was also a member of the Major Crimes Unit and handled the Ni family case with meticulous care."

"Most importantly, he has a long-term vision. Take Luo Ji for example... he planned for five years."

"Kang Daoming, of course, needs no introduction."

"He came from the criminal intelligence department and was very calm."

"Not only are they observant, but they also have a strong sense of the big picture."

"You can choose either of them as your deputy, because they are both very mature."

At least he has a better temper than Yuan Haoyun, who has a fiery temper.

It's not that Yuan Haoyun has a bad personality; Huang Bingyao also has a fiery temper and dares to curse anyone when he gets angry.

The problem, however, is whether you can control your fiery temper.

Being a police officer is different from other professions. A slight mistake can not only cost you your life, but could also cost your brothers their lives.

This is dying.

Chen Xinjian thought for a moment:

"If I had to choose between these two, I would choose Lu Qichang."

He gave his reasons.
“The Organized Crime and Triad Bureau (OCTB) has always been of paramount importance. Promoting OCTB members provides the greatest incentive for frontline staff.”

Huang Bingyao highly approved of it.

The Organized Crime and Triad Bureau (OCTB) were at the forefront, and they also had the highest mortality rate.

There's no reason not to promote them.

However, Huang Bingyao still offered his opinion.

"Kang Daoming and Yuan Haoyun should both be promoted."

"By the way, Chen Yongren should also be promoted appropriately." Chen Xinjian felt puzzled:
"Chen Yongren?"

"His presence is rather weak."

Huang Bingyao rolled his eyes vigorously:
“He’s Lin Sheng’s half-brother. Your position was earned through Lin Sheng’s hard work. Promoting Chen Yongren was just a side thing.”

Chen Xinjian's eyes widened:

"Boss, I heard that Lin Sheng hates Ni Kun to the bone, and he doesn't even give the Ni family a friendly look."

"Promote Chen Yongren..."

"Won't Lin Sheng hate me?"

Huang Bingyao looked at Chen Xinjian with a sense of disappointment and frustration.

"Are you stupid?"

"Chen Yongren's experience is quite similar to that of Lin Sheng."

"It is true that both of them are Ni Kun's illegitimate children, but neither of them received any help from the Ni family."

"If Ni Kun had paid even a little attention to the two of them back then, they wouldn't hate the Ni family so much."

"Lin Sheng only hates the Ni family, not people with the same bloodline."

Chen Xinjian still felt it was inappropriate:

"It would be terrible if we offended Lin Sheng."

Huang Bingyao shook his head:
"It's just a normal promotion."

“Chen Yongren is, after all, a former undercover agent. We should naturally promote someone like him. Otherwise, where would we find brothers to go undercover?”

"Besides, how do you know that Lin Sheng doesn't want Chen Yongren to be promoted?"

"If he really dislikes Chen Yongren, do you think Chen Yongren could hold his position peacefully?"

Upon careful consideration, Chen Xinjian realized that it was indeed true.

Huang Bingyao whispered:
"I've made some guesses, and Lin Sheng probably means that Chen Yongren should rely on his own abilities to make a living."

"No matter what, he is Lin Sheng's younger brother, so it is only right to take care of him appropriately."

Huang Bingyao said earnestly:
"Even if Mr. Lin doesn't mention it, we can't disrespect him."

“Taking care of Chen Yongren is also a way of respecting Lin Sheng.”

"Lin Sheng is twenty years old, and Chen Yongren is not yet twenty."

"They have a long life ahead of them. Who knows if their feelings will be different in ten or twenty years?"

"Leave yourself more options!"

Chen Xinjian couldn't help but give a thumbs up and say:

"Boss, that's brilliant!"

This is the wisdom of life!

Huang Bingyao laughed and said:

"Alright, alright, let's get to work."

"Lin Sheng has already spoken, and our acceptance of the fate will be announced soon."

Chen Xinjian was startled:
Is it really that fast?

Huang Bingyao said meaningfully:
Do you think our promotion was due to Lin Sheng's influence?

Chen Xinjian asked in surprise:

"Is not it?"

Huang Bingyao smiled:
“As long as Mr. Lin expresses his confidence in us, someone will naturally help him.”

"The speed at which we rose to power reflects the urgency of those who want to curry favor with Lin Sheng."

"Just you wait and see, someone will definitely call within a week."

Chen Xinjian was full of praise.

Huang Bingyao is truly a fox in wolf's clothing!

Those words reveal the true nature of people!

However, Huang Bingyao was wrong.

He had barely finished speaking when his phone rang.

Huang Bingyao was taken aback when he saw it.

Chen Xinjian asked cautiously:

"Boss, who called?"

While answering the phone, Huang Bingyao said:
"George!"

Chen Xinjian frowned inwardly. Could it be good news that the Chief Superintendent of the Political Department was calling the Chief Superintendent?
Huang Bingyao casually said:
"George has abandoned darkness and embraced the light."

"He is Lin Sheng's subordinate."

Chen Xinjian was stunned!
Huang Bingyao answered the phone and laughed:

"George, what brings you to call me?"

George laughed too:

"Congratulations, Deputy Director Huang."

Huang Bingyao's heart skipped a beat:
"This is?"

George smiled and said:
"The Governor's Mansion Security Bureau has just approved your appointment; your position as deputy director is secure."

Huang Bingyao was overjoyed:

"Thank you, sir."

George bluntly stated:
"No need to thank me, you should thank Mr. Lin."

"Everyone in the Governor's mansion wanted to curry favor with Lin Sheng, so I casually mentioned that you and Lin Sheng have a pretty good relationship."

"Your promotion to deputy director is a natural progression."

"From now on, I'll have to call you 'Sir'!"

Huang Bingyao asked:

"Hasn't Commander George been promoted?"

George shrugged:

"I can only adjust my position after you get promoted."

Huang Bingyao pressed further:
"What position?"

George smiled:

"It's most likely the Security Bureau."

Huang Bingyao quickly said:
"congratulations."

Is George a foreigner, a high-ranking agent of the Unsa Military Intelligence Bureau, or a rising star of the Cunningham family?

His promotion to the Security Bureau was merely part of the prestige-enhancing process.

Becoming a member of the Security Bureau is difficult for other foreigners, but for the Cunningham family, is arranging a job in an overseas colony a trivial matter?
For every person who wants to curry favor with Lin Feng, there are even more people who want to curry favor with the Cunningham family.

It's a very natural thing.

"Sir, I wonder who will be the general manager of our West Kowloon Headquarters?"

George asked in surprise:
"Inspector Chan Yan-kin, are you not satisfied?"

"If you're not satisfied, I'll talk to the top leader later."

Huang Bingyao hurriedly said:
"No, no, no, how could I possibly be dissatisfied?"

George laughed:

"I've informed you of the news; you need to hurry up and make personnel arrangements."

"Too many people want to curry favor with Lin Sheng; they all hope you can take office as soon as possible."

Huang Bingyao said gratefully:
"Thank you, sir."

George reminded him:
"Why thank me? If you want to thank someone, you should thank Lin Sheng."

Huang Bingyao nodded repeatedly:

"Mr. Lin should naturally thank you, but the superior should also thank you."

George laughed heartily:

"Treat me to dinner later."

Huang Bingyao immediately said:
“I'd like to invite you to a table on the peninsula.”

George was utterly speechless.

"Me, an Ansar, traveling thousands of miles to eat Western food here?"

Wong Bing-Yiu laughed heartily:

"Then let's go to that legendary place for a meal."

George was taken aback:
"The legendary place?"

Huang Bingyao said matter-of-factly:
"It's a legendary place... Tsuen Wan has backbone!"

George laughed heartily:

"A restaurant reserved for big shots, that's not bad."

"Okay, call me when you're done."

Huang Bingyao laughed heartily and hung up the phone.

Chen Xinjian's eyes widened in astonishment:

"Boss, you...you've resigned yourself to your fate?"

Huang Bingyao was quite pleased:

"No, George said my acceptance of my fate went straight through the Security Bureau."

"The formal appointment requires going through procedures, and I need to go to headquarters in the next couple of days."

Chen Xinjian found it unbelievable:

"That's incredibly fast."

Huang Bingyao wholeheartedly agreed:

"I still underestimated Lin Sheng's influence."

"How much must the people in the Governor's Mansion be trying to curry favor with Lin Sheng?"

"By the way, your appointment has also been approved."

"Go and get to work quickly."

Chen Xinjian was overjoyed:
"Yes, I'll go talk to them right away."

Huang Bingyao waved his hand:
"go Go."

Chen Xinjian hurriedly left.

Huang Bingyao excitedly made himself a cup of tea, then took out a cigar and carefully adjusted it.

He wasn't originally a cigar smoker.

If you're used to smoking cigarettes, you'll naturally find smoking cigars uncomfortable.

However, Lin Feng had been smoking cigars recently and had even shared some with Huang Bingyao, which made Boss Huang remember it.

When General Manager Huang, no, Director Huang, is in a good mood, he will light up a cigar.

This is certainly a day to be happy about.

"Who would have thought that I, Huang Bingyao, would one day become a deputy director?"

"The deputy commissioner in charge of the highest level of military force in the police station, hey, he's a real power figure."

"If it weren't for Lin Sheng, I wouldn't be where I am today!"

Huang Bingyao laughed heartily, and he had every reason to laugh heartily.

He was supposed to retire to the second line, but who would have thought that not only did he not retire, but he was actually promoted and even became one of the most powerful people in the police station's constitutional committee.

From today onwards, he truly became a powerful figure in the police station.

How could I not be happy?

Thinking of this, Huang Bingyao quickly put down his cigar and called Lin Feng to thank him.

(End of this chapter)