Hong Kong General: Rebirth of Rage, Rising from Prison

Chapter 232 The Thirty Billion Kidnapping Case: Only the kidnappers know what kind of cultivation is needed to rescue hostages!
"Zhang sir, with a bag full of failed experiences, you shouldn't get involved in cases anymore. I heard you were demoted last time, and if you're demoted again, you might not be able to retire peacefully!"

"It doesn't matter if you fail. If a kidnapping case fails, it's either the hostage is killed or you lose money. I advise you to step aside and not delay the case."

The explosive beads arrogantly pierced Zhang Chongbang's lungs.

Zhang Chongbang's face flushed red, but he didn't lash out, because what Baozhu said was true. The failure of the last case had nailed them to the pillar of shame.

The great white shark, annoyed that Ah Tou had been insulted, took a step forward and glared menacingly at the explosive pearl: "I'll pounce on you, you old hag..."

The curse words had barely left his lips when Zhang Chongbang pulled him back, shaking his head.

Since the accidental killing of his colleague at the Jundu Hotel, Zhang Chongbang's investigations have been repeatedly hampered and have been very unsuccessful.

This has caused him to become very depressed.

His hair was disheveled, his beard was unkempt, and he looked utterly dejected.

Big Chevrolet Sir rolled his eyes at Great White Shark, turned around, and said confidently:
"We are the top-ranking officers, personally appointed by Inspector Cheuk. We are a law enforcement agency, so you had better cooperate. Otherwise, you will be charged with obstructing official business!"

"Big Chef Sir, do you know that Chief Inspector Yi and Inspector Zhuo have some methods and power, and you use them all on ordinary people?"

Bursting Beads didn't hold back at all, retorting: "All you do is sue this and that all day long. Instead of wasting your time, you should think about how to catch thieves."

"Otherwise, ordinary citizens also have the right to sue you for dereliction of duty!"

It has to be said that the Burst Beads, this mobile human mouth cannon, has really fierce firepower.

Big Chess Sir's face instantly turned red, veins bulged, and his fingers curled up on the gun holster on his belt, gripping it tightly.

But Bursting Beads was not intimidated at all. It even took a step forward, head held high, showing no intention of backing down. Its eyes were wide open like copper bells as it frantically provoked the big boss.

"I'm sorry, Officer Big Chef. I'm just a rough guy, I don't know any better, please don't take offense!"

With a grin on his face, Chen Shixian pulled the popping bead back to his side and pretended to scold, "What are you doing? How many times have I told you, don't argue with fools."

"We're here today to help Mr. He solve his problem, not to argue."

"It's unnecessary!"

Chen Shixian's few words only made Daqie Sir, Zhang Chongbang, and the other officers feel even more depressed and their faces even more unpleasant.

This is no different from directly pointing your finger at them and yelling at them.

Big Chef glared at Chan Sai-yin with a look of rage, but because today's case was assigned by the boss and was being handled at Ho Yu-kei's house, he couldn't make a scene.

He Yuji remained aloof throughout.

He had obviously realized long ago that the two sides were at odds.

As a businessman, he knew that when an industry is monopolized, only one company can dominate.

However, when competitors emerge, a "catfish effect" occurs.

He brought in the protectors to urge and supervise the police to do their utmost in handling the case.

Because he knew all too well the nature of the Hong Kong Island police; passive resistance and extortion were the norm.

Those who are diligent, conscientious, and selfless in their public service are rare indeed.

“Big Chef Sir, I am very grateful for the Chief’s care. I promise that no matter whether my son returns safely or not, I will donate funds to the police force to improve the welfare of the police force.”

After speaking to Daqie Sir, He Yuji looked at Chen Shixian and said, "Mr. Chen, I am also very grateful that you personally brought people to help. In return, I will pay Umbrella Corporation an extra fee as a reward for your hard work."

He Yuji handed out a piece of candy to each of them, and then said sincerely, "Big Cheetah Sir is from the Serious Crimes Unit handpicked by the Chief, and Mr. Chen is from the security company that the police force has designated to cooperate with."

"I believe that both sides are absolutely professional."

"This time, we are all together for the same goal: to bring my son back safely."

"I hope that everyone will focus on the case, cooperate, and work together."

He Yuji, impartial and unbiased, smoothed things over with a few words.

"Mr. Ho, our protection network will do its best to cooperate with the police."

"However, our company has a special security manual for kidnapping cases, professional tracking equipment and methods, including a rescue team comparable to the Flying Tigers. These are all trade secrets."

"Unable to share with the police."

Please understand.

"Besides that, I can guarantee that Young Master He will be rescued safely within 24 hours."

Chen Shixian outwardly cooperated, but in reality, he rejected He Yuji's attempt to smooth things over.

Since the "protective umbrella" has taken on this case, it will absolutely not share resources with the police.

Moreover, the other party was Zhang Chongbang.

However, he was fully confident in rescuing Young Master He.

As the originator of kidnapping cases, "Brother Hao," Zhang Shih-hao, this imposter, hasn't evolved his tricks yet and is nothing to fear.

After all, no one understands kidnappers better than kidnappers themselves.

When Daqie Sir saw that Chen Shixian was not cooperating, his face immediately fell, and he felt very disdainful.

What a boastful tone! You guarantee to rescue Young Master He within 24 hours? How dare you?

It's quite amusing that a security company, acting all high and mighty, would refuse to cooperate with the police.

I refuse to believe that without police cooperation, the protective umbrella can't possibly rise to power.

He glanced at Chen Shixian and said seriously, "Mr. He, as the police, we also need to keep the details of the case confidential from unrelated personnel."

"Some details about the case cannot be shared with those protecting them."

"Everyone relies on their own abilities."

He Yuji never expected that an official system and a private enterprise would cooperate without any barriers.

Now, both sides are giving it their all, eager to prove themselves.

At least, everyone will do their best, right?
So this behavior was accepted as the norm.

After a brief exchange.

Both sides used their unique skills and began to work.

With the help of the housekeeper, Chen Shixian converted a lounge on the basement floor into a temporary office.

"Azu, you are in charge of leading the information team to access the telephone and surveillance systems within the villa, and to closely monitor and listen to them."

Upon entering the office, Chen Shixian immediately gave orders to Azu.

"Yes, Brother Xian!"

Azu immediately and earnestly agreed.

"A'ao, you take a security team and deploy them in the surrounding area to prevent anyone from watching or monitoring you."

Chen Shixian turned to Qiu Gang'ao and immediately made arrangements.

"Okay, we have just arranged for a team to search the surrounding area. If any suspicious persons are found, they will be taken into custody immediately."

Qiu Gang'ao began speaking fluently.

"Alright, Burst Beads. Thief King Zhang Shih-hao once came to the villa in person and stayed there for so long. He certainly didn't come for nothing."

"Take your men and thoroughly inspect the villa to see if Zhang Shih-hao has planted any miniature listening devices or anything else there."

"I've called him here. Just to be safe, let's check for any explosives."

When it came to serious matters, Popcorn didn't mince words; he nodded and agreed, "I'll arrange it right away."

"Ahua, go and coordinate to get a copy of the videotape of Young Master He being kidnapped, which Zhang Shih-hao brought over. We need to analyze the video in detail!"

After giving his instructions, Chen Shixian glanced at the stern faces and gave the order: "Get to work!"

"Crash".

Everyone immediately sprang into action, cooperating seamlessly and proceeding in an orderly and efficient manner.

Qiu Gang'ao led a group of security personnel to quickly conduct reconnaissance and investigation of the surrounding area.

Baozhu also brought three team members, who drew all the curtains in the villa and checked all the spaces Zhang Shihao had been to, using detectors to conduct a thorough search.

Ahua encountered some trouble when coordinating the videotapes.

"I'm sorry, the videotape is important evidence and we cannot disclose details of the case. You have no right to view it."

"Please move aside, we need to get things done."

The great white shark deliberately made things difficult, clinging to the videotape and showing no intention of cooperating.

“The videotape is also Mr. Ho’s personal property, and he has already agreed to let us make a copy.”

"Please cooperate."

Ahua wouldn't budge an inch, demanding with a stern face.

Seeing his firm attitude, the Great White Shark shrugged and chuckled, "OK, we can cooperate, but I'm busy right now and don't have time to copy. Just wait."

Ahua was so enraged by the great white shark that he almost resorted to violence, despite his usual reasonable nature.

Seeing this, Baozhu laughed and stopped Ahua, saying, "Brother Hua, it's not worth getting angry over someone like this!"

Ahua was puzzled; the usually popular popping beads had suddenly changed their nature.

Unexpectedly, I witnessed it the next second.

The popping bead is quite a talent; when the great white shark is being difficult, it simply muddies the water.

Under the guise of checking for listening devices, they caused chaos among the entire Major Crimes Unit. They even assigned two people to specifically follow the Major Crimes Unit officers and cause trouble.

This caused widespread complaints from the Major Crimes Unit.

Wherever they were busy, Bursting Beads would lead people to search, conducting a thorough search and making a complete mess of things.

Zhang Chongbang, Great White Shark, and the others felt offended and were all holding their breath.

They were all gritting their teeth, seething with anger.

"Inspect carefully, don't miss any corner."

With his hands on his hips, he bossed his subordinates around arrogantly in the Major Crimes Unit's temporary office, exuding an air of superiority.

Zhang Chongbang's brows furrowed more and more deeply.

"Beat-up menthol capsules, that's enough!"

The great white shark jumped out, cursing with a displeased expression, "What are you pretending to be, a dung beetle that fell into a garlic mortar?"

"Screw you!"

Bursting Beads hardened its expression and retorted: "Great White Shark, you've been following Zhang Chongbang, that double standard monster, for so long, and you're still just like the smoke I exhale—lung fog!"

"Others learn from their mistakes, but you haven't made any progress at all."

"The curtains weren't drawn, there was no safety zone set up nearby, and the surrounding area wasn't checked."

"If the kidnappers send someone to keep an eye on you, your every move will be exposed to others."

Bursting Beads casually pointed out a few problems, then dismissively used Chen Shixian's words to shut him up: "The King of Thieves Zhang Shiqiang has been to the villa, do you really think he just came to show off?"

"Won't they leave anything behind?"

"Have you checked the details?"

The pointing and gesturing of the menthol capsules enraged the great white shark, who retorted defiantly:
"Stop pointing fingers at us. You think you're so professional just because you've been doing security for a couple of days."

"We, the Major Crimes Unit, have our own methods and pace. Do you need to teach us?"

At this moment, Yuan Jianguo, a retired reconnaissance soldier from the security company, jogged over and said loudly, "Brother Bao, after a thorough search, we found listening devices in the living room, under the sink, and under the police car."

The slap in the face came so quickly that the Great White Shark was speechless for a moment, standing there awkwardly stunned.

When they arrived at the villa, Zhang Shih-hao was singing right under their noses.

There was absolutely no opportunity to install a bugging device.

how come?
Big Chef Sir and Cheung Chung-pong exchanged a glance, their expressions both showing surprise.

Oh no, I overlooked that!

This was indeed a mistake by their police.

Not only did they fail to notice the listening devices inside the villa, but they were also unaware that listening devices had been installed on the police cars.

No wonder Zhang Shih-hao was so confident and knew everything about the police operation; now I understand.

Cunning, the kidnappers are really cunning.

Big Chef's face darkened, and he ordered, "Immediately cut off the signal and deal with all listening devices."

"No need to trouble yourself, sir, we've already taken care of it."

Yuan Jianguo took several listening devices from his pocket, threw them on the coffee table, and stood aside with a simple smile, his honest smile resembling that of Xu Sanduo.

Big Chef's face stiffened, his lips moved, but he swallowed his words back.

Seeing this, He Yuji, who was sitting on the sofa, was slightly moved.

I didn't expect that the company they brought in to provoke the Major Crimes Unit would be so professional.

Not only are they professional, but they are also very meticulous.

First of all, such a significant discovery has already been made.

Always do things in advance.

In comparison, the Serious Crimes Unit seems much more unprofessional.

What Yuan Jianguo said next sent chills down everyone's spines.

"However, in addition to the bugging device, we also found two high explosives. According to our estimates, if they were detonated, they would be enough to blow us all to pieces!"

Wow!
As soon as the words were spoken, He Yuji, Zhang Chongbang and the others felt a tightness in their anuses, and a chill rose from the soles of their feet.

Therefore, Zhang Shih-hao's arrogance just now stemmed from having two bargaining chips: not only Young Master He, but also a bomb!

Upon hearing this news, Officer Daqie's expression changed instantly. He quickly waved his hand and said, "Quickly, evacuate everyone from the villa immediately and notify the bomb disposal team to defuse the bomb."

Just as the Major Crimes Unit was in a panic, preparing to contact the Bombing Unit...

Li Dadan poked half his head out from under the stairs and said in a low voice, "Um, officers, I think we don't need to notify the demolition team."

"The explosives have all been removed."

Li Dadan casually held the two dismantled bombs, smiling easily as he looked at everyone.

Although this bomb was powerful, it was simple to disarm, and he easily defused it.

"..."

Big Cheek Sir was practically slapping himself on the back to keep himself awake.

Is Umbrella really just a security company?

When did your business become so comprehensive?
They even have bomb disposal experts?!

Damn it, they're trying to steal their jobs!

There was total silence.

The Serious Crimes Unit officers, who had just been defiant and shouting, all fell silent.

This is fucking awful!
As an official institution, the police were slapped in the face repeatedly and completely outclassed!

This makes it seem like their police force is really useless.

Ahua straightened his back and said politely to He Yuji, "Mr. He, our boss needs to make a copy of the video of Young Master He being kidnapped."

"Could you please help me coordinate with the police to provide the videotape?"

He Yuji, that old fox, certainly understood that the police were deliberately making things difficult for him.

After the series of events that just happened, his trust in the police has been greatly diminished.

Their professionalism has been seriously questioned.

On the contrary, the Umbrella Corporation's professional and meticulous work style greatly boosted his confidence.

He held his cigar, raised his eyelids, and looked at Officer Big Chef: "Officer Big Chef, you'll cooperate, won't you?"

"Of course, it's all for saving lives."

Big Cheetah Sir felt more disgusted than if he had swallowed a fly, but he had no choice but to order Great White Shark: "Go, bring the videotape over here."

After the videotape was handed over, Officer Daqie still maintained his aloof tone: "This original videotape is important evidence and cannot be copied or leaked."

“If the Umbrella Corporation wants to watch, they can do it in front of our police.”

Chen Shixian anticipated that working under the same roof as Daqie Sir and Zhang Chongbang wouldn't go too smoothly, so he didn't press the matter and simply walked into the living room.

Since the police insist on humiliating themselves, we have no choice but to teach them a lesson.

In front of everyone, he had Ah Zu put the videotape into the VCR and play it on the spot.

The videotape contained a video of He Da Shao being tied up on the roof of a construction site.

He was in very bad shape, and there was a bomb strapped to his chest with a countdown timer on it.

It's already set; the time is 24 hours.

If He Yuji fails to prepare the money within the timeframe given by Zhang Shih-hao during this period...

The bomb will detonate automatically.

"Dad, help me!"

Young Master He screamed in terror at the camera, his body covered in wounds and his lips cracked, indicating that he had suffered considerable torment.

He Yuji watched this video no less than ten times, and each time he watched it, his heart ached.

He couldn't help but frown, turn his face away, and look away, unable to bear to look directly at her.

On the screen, the image flickered and then abruptly stopped.

"Ah Zu, replay it. I need to determine Young Master He's location based on this video."

"You're responsible for separating out all the unusual audio in the video to assist me."

Chen Shixian spread a map out on the table and gave the order.

Big Chef, Cheung Chung-pong, Great White Shark, and the rest of the officers all turned to look at Chan Sai-yin, their eyes filled with doubt.

Let's chat, shall we?
What a joke! The police have analyzed it countless times and haven't found any useful information at all.

The entire video was very short, less than a minute in total, and the surrounding area was very open, with no reference points except for the unfinished buildings.

How could you possibly determine He Dashao's location from a video with so little information?
It’s simply a fantasy!

(End of this chapter)