Hong Kong General: Rebirth of Rage, Rising from Prison

Chapter 260 Live Broadcast Throughout Hong Kong: The Operation to Capture the King of Thieves of the Century - This Stage is Big Enough!
After a night of coaching from Chen Shixian, Yue Huizhen finalized the special column.

Starting the next day, a special report on police misconduct overshadowed the news of Fok Siu-tong's death, once again focusing public attention on the police station.

At a crucial moment, the fat policeman dropped his gun, surrendered, and knelt down to beg for mercy. The scene where his police hat was shot off by the kingpin was specially edited into a close-up shot, along with a slow-motion shot of the hat hitting the ground.

Finally, the scene freezes on the thief kings' provocative, arrogant, and smug expressions.

These two scenes present a stark contrast.

It was like a stinging slap across the face of the police.

This sparked a huge public outcry.

At the end of the special report, there was also a question about politics in Hong Kong.

This further cemented the reputation of the police force.

Especially on the streets, the on-site interviews with citizens were completely ruthless.

"What are your thoughts on the Guangdong Road Century Thief King case?"

Lok Wai-ching, with her hair tied in a high ponytail and dressed casually, walked onto the street and began conducting random interviews.

"Go to hell! You're a cop, not some nobody. You're a gunman, what are you so scared of?"

“We taxpayers pay taxes, not to support this kind of useless person. Kneeling before a thief shows no backbone whatsoever. If my old mother saw this, she would be so angry that she would jump out of her coffin and curse him!”

"Police officers are supposed to protect ordinary citizens. If even those who wield guns are so cowardly, what kind of safety is there in Hong Kong Island?"

"Give the gun to the housewife, and she'll dare to fight the king of thieves. If you have a gun but don't know how to use it, you'll kneel before your mother!"

"Hong Kong Island Police, trash, utter garbage!"

……

An elderly man in his fifties, drinking water infused with Imperata cylindrica root, his face flushed, muttered curses incessantly.

"Sir, this is a TV interview, it's going to be on the news, please watch your language."

Lok Wai-ching looked embarrassed and quickly reminded him.

"Oh, it's going to be on TV? I didn't know. Then don't cut that part out."

"Ask me again."

"Let me organize my words."

The old man screwed on the cap of the Imperata cylindrica water, straightened his shirt, and hurriedly said.

"What are your thoughts on the Guangdong Road Century Thief King case?"

Lok Wai-ching then cooperated and asked the question again.

"Cough cough."

The old man cleared his throat and said seriously, "Although there were some flaws in the police operation, they do not outweigh the merits. We believe that the police will definitely bring the kingpin to justice and restore peace to Hong Kong!"

After saying that, he asked slyly, "Finished recording?"

"The recording is finished."

Lok Wai-ching nodded.

"spit!"

"Damn it, I'll curse them! To be a cop like this, they're utterly useless, complete trash..."

The old man's true nature was revealed again, and he started swearing and cursing at the police officers.

"..."

Lok Wai-ching was truly at a loss for words, both laughing and crying.

Although the news was amusing, it represented the true feelings of the people of Hong Kong Island.

It's like pointing your finger at the police and cursing them.

Television ratings soared, and the police public relations department was overwhelmed with complaints.

The police's reputation was ruined, citizens strongly questioned their abilities, and their authority was severely challenged.

On the streets and alleys, even the short mules didn't take the police seriously, making no attempt to hide their contempt and ridicule.

This has brought enormous difficulties to the daily work of the police.

At the same time, it also spurred the police's fighting spirit.

Now, the public urgently needs to prove that the police are not cowards!

They need to clear their name and restore the reputation of the police.

We must apprehend the kingpin and close the case as soon as possible.

Otherwise, if things continue like this, the police's credibility will plummet.

The police launched a large-scale search, and the situation on Hong Kong Island became even more tense, but there was still no trace of the kingpin.

Central Police Station, Cheung Man-yiu's office.

"Ring ring ring!"

Zhang Wenyao's private phone rang.

"The side position?"

After the call connected, Chen Shixian's voice came from the other end of the line: "Inspector Zhang, the King of Thieves and his gang are currently on the 21st floor of Guangchang Building."

"Congratulations, you can prepare to make a contribution."

Chen Shixian's smiling voice made Zhang Wenyao's heart tighten; the plan was about to begin.

He nodded and said, "Okay, I understand."

"Everything will proceed according to plan. I guarantee the credit will be yours, understand?"

"kindness!"

Hearing the threatening words, Zhang Wenyao responded softly and hung up the phone.

He picked up the landline on the table and dialed his superior, Luo Zhihui: "Sir, I've received intelligence that the three notorious bandit kings have been located..."

"Excellent! This intelligence has come at just the right time. I'll report it to my superiors immediately!"

Luo Zhihui was overjoyed.

He was the Assistant Commissioner of Police, and he looked very much like Chiang Tin-sang, but he had a more capable and upright demeanor.

After the call ended, the police leadership took it very seriously and immediately convened an emergency meeting at headquarters.

At a long conference table sat high-ranking officials at the Constitutional Commission level, including the three deputy directors.

This kind of spectacle only occurs when high-ranking officials raise their hands.

The fact that so many high-ranking police officers were gathered for this case speaks volumes about its impact.

The first person at the left-hand conference table was Li Wenbin, the deputy director of the Operations Department. He wore silver-rimmed glasses, and behind the lenses, his gaze was sharp as an eagle's, exuding an imposing presence.

Sitting next to him was Liu Jiehui from the management office, a refined and scholarly man.

Across the table was Deputy Commissioner Zhuo Jingquan, who was in charge of the security department. He looked very slick and more like a businessman than a high-ranking police officer.

Next was Fang Jiexia, the head of the public relations department, whose hair was piled up high and meticulously styled.

The white uniform made her look even more capable.

Her tall stature and striking beauty made her stand out from the crowd of uninteresting men.

Next came Assistant Commissioner of Police Lok Chi-fai, then Chief Superintendent Wong Ping-yiu, and then Cheung Man-yiu.

At this level of meeting, Zhang Wenyao was the lowest-ranking member.

The fact that this level of leadership demonstrates the seriousness and importance of the incident.

"Crench!"

The door opened, and Director Cai Yuanqi, now known as the top leader, personally presided over the meeting.

He was only a few months away from stepping down and didn't want to leave such a huge stain on his career before his time was up.

Cai Yuanqi's temples were gray, but he exuded an imposing aura. He strode to the head seat, sat down, and his sharp gaze swept over everyone before he slowly spoke:
"Gentlemen, the briefings you have on hand are very detailed about the case. Given the high level of public attention, everyone is well aware of it, so I will not go into the details of the case again."

"Given the wide public attention, severe impact, and enormous sums involved in this case, this operation is codenamed 'Major Event'!"

Cai Yuanqi's ability to reach this position demonstrates his top-notch professional skills. His presentation was concise and to the point, getting straight to the point without any unnecessary words.

"The whereabouts of the kingpin have been located, and we can launch an operation to arrest him at any time and end the crime."

"However, the news of the police officer kneeling has caused a huge public outcry."

"What is urgent now is to rebuild the image of the police force as brave, fearless, and dedicated, and to restore the police force's reputation."

"I'd like to hear if anyone has any good ideas?"

Zhuo Jingquan spoke first: "Brother, the root of the public opinion lies in the kneeling uniforms, which have affected the image of the team."

"We held a press conference before the arrest to publicly deal with this police officer."

“He will be dealt with severely and strictly, dismissed from the police force, and forced to apologize in public, admitting that it was his personal behavior and had nothing to do with the police force.”

"I disagree!"

Li Wenbin's expression was serious, and he strongly opposed this practice of making someone take the blame. He said:

"In that situation, the disparity in strength was enormous, and the police officers would have been killed if they hadn't surrendered their weapons."

"We are willing to sacrifice ourselves to protect our citizens, but we do not advocate for unnecessary casualties."

"At the scene, the casualties were extremely heavy; a small squad of the assault team was almost completely wiped out."

“These unscrupulous media outlets don’t report on our heroic sacrifices; instead, they seize on this minor flaw and arbitrarily smear us.” “This is unfair to the police and goes too far.”

“We should especially not publicly execute our own people.”

Li Wenbin, who had worked his way up from the front lines, felt great empathy for these police officers and immediately objected: "This mistake is the responsibility of the entire police force, and we should actively reflect on it."

"Plan the arrest operation carefully, and hold a press conference after the operation is successful to give the public an explanation. These negative impacts will naturally disappear."

“Inspector Li, the public opinion outside is overwhelming right now. Even if we hold a press conference after the operation, we might not be able to suppress it.”

Zhuo Jingquan chuckled and retorted dismissively.

"In the end, this operation was orchestrated by those media outlets. Madam, your PR department can send a letter to these media outlets demanding they stop their false reporting!"

"Nip this kind of public opinion in the bud."

Li Wenbin glanced at Fang Jiexia and spoke firmly.

“Sorry, sir, the footage released by the media is all real footage from the scene. Hong Kong Island upholds the rule of law, and there was no violation. We cannot stop it even if we send a letter.”

“The judges will also side with them.”

"Moreover, if we try to suppress it by force, it will backfire."

"Trying to cover it up will only make the public more suspicious of us, which will further damage our credibility."

Fang Jiexia said with difficulty.

“Madam, we police can indeed cover up the facts, but we can ask the media to help us emphasize the facts.”

Liu Jiehui pondered for a moment, then said thoughtfully, "We can have the kneeling police officer appear on camera to downplay his police identity, presenting him as an ordinary person with his wife and children, thus gaining the sympathy of the citizens."

"To make everyone realize that, setting aside his identity, he is just an ordinary person."

"Furthermore, we need the media to cooperate with the police and release footage of the robbery scene and the police's desperate struggle to prove that we have not neglected our duties."

Cai Yuanqi nodded: "That's acceptable, but it's not enough."

"Brother, esteemed officers, I have a preliminary idea."

Zhang Wenyao spoke up enthusiastically.

All eyes were on him.

"you say!"

Cai Yuanqi offered encouragement.

"The media released footage of the notorious thieves provoking the police and kneeling down in order to create a sense of contrast and grab attention."

"If our police force wants to wash away this shame, we need a more direct and impactful approach to generate greater public opinion and clear our name."

Following the words Chen Shixian had taught him, Zhang Wenyao said righteously, "Now that we know the whereabouts of the bandit king, the initiative is in our own hands."

"How about we plan a live-streamed event, put on a show!"

"We will make public our police force's swift and decisive actions, heroic demeanor, and determination to wipe out the kingpin."

"To regain the public's confidence and restore the reputation of the police force!"

Zhuo Jingquan, Liu Jiehui, and others nodded slightly. This plan was indeed the most intuitive and effective.

"Very good, Inspector Zhang. Not only did you find the kingpin's hideout, but you also came up with such a brilliant plan. Excellent!"

"We'll do as you say!"

"This time, our police force is determined to put on a spectacular show!"

Cai Yuanqi was immediately invigorated and made the decision on the spot.

The roster for this operation was finalized on the spot, with Li Wenbin from the Operations Department serving as the overall commander and Zhang Wenyao as the on-site commander.

Zhang Wenyao then proposed that the Flying Tigers and the SWAT team be responsible for the operation, with the Central and Western District Major Crimes Unit providing assistance.

The reason is that the Central and Western District Major Crimes Unit had direct contact with the notorious thief Cheung Sai-ho and handled the kidnapping case of Ho Tai-shao. Although it failed, it was still valuable experience.

Fang Jiexia from the Public Relations Department is responsible for generating buzz and liaising with the media to publicize the campaign.

Huang Bingyao was responsible for coordinating the communication and live streaming equipment, all of which were provided by Umbrella Corporation.

everything's ready.

The first live-streamed anti-crime operation in Hong Kong, codenamed "Big Event," has officially begun.

Soon, Zhang Chongbang, along with Big White Shark and Situ Jie and other officers from the Central District Major Crimes Unit, also received orders for a major operation today.

"Great."

Zhang Chongbang's eyes were brimming with excitement. He had finally become involved in the case of the three notorious thieves and was about to get closer to the truth.

"Chen Shixian, it's time to tear off your mask!"

Great White Shark, Lü Sihui, and the others were also very excited, as long as they captured the three major thief kings.

Everything will then come to light.

That afternoon, under Li Wenbin's command, the police marched in a large force to Guangchang Building, quickly blocking all surrounding roads, setting up cordons, evacuating the crowd, and completely surrounding the building.

A large troop carrier has been converted into a temporary command center, where Li Wenbin will be stationed.

A shop not far away was requisitioned, and Qiu Gang'ao and others moved the equipment into the site. After the computers were installed, this became a temporary broadcasting center.

Fang Jiexia was stationed at the scene and broadcast the situation live to the media.

Representatives and heads of major media outlets, drawn by the stench, arrived one after another, their cameras and microphones surrounding the area.

The police deliberately hyped the event, broadcasting the major incident of wiping out the "King of Thieves" gang live.

News of this magnitude would absolutely ignite the entire Hong Kong Island and cause a huge sensation.

No media outlet would let such an important moment pass by.

This is practically witnessing history!
All the journalists were filled with excitement and immediately set up their video cameras to broadcast the news.

Hong Kong Island is small, and thanks to media hype, this arrest operation attracted the attention of countless citizens.

After all, this kind of thing is unprecedented.

Everyone gathered in front of the television, their eyes glued to the screen, more excited and expectant than if they were watching the World Cup.

At this moment, downstairs at Guangchang Building.

The Flying Tigers, the SWAT team, and the Major Crimes Unit are all on standby, making final preparations.

"Everyone is a carefully selected elite. This operation will be broadcast live in its entirety, so please make sure to show your best."

"Let's spread the word about the bravery, professionalism, and trustworthiness of our police force!"

"Now, the person in charge of Umbrella Security Company will distribute the equipment to everyone."

Zhang Wenyao stepped back half a step, giving his position to Chen Shixian.

When Zhang Chongbang saw Chen Shixian again, it was at the scene of the operation. He was very surprised, and his heart sank.

Damn it, you've stretched your arms too far.

They managed to get involved in such a large-scale operation. If this continues, won't they become all-powerful?

His gaze toward Chen Shixian was filled with chilling intent: This time, you can't escape!

Don't even think about causing any more trouble.

I'll keep an eye on you!

Zhang Chongbang hooked his index and middle fingers together, pointing them towards his own eyes and then towards Chen Shixian, his lips moving slightly as he mouthed the words.

Chen Shixian felt Zhang Chongbang's sharp gaze, but he only slightly curled his lips, completely ignoring the threat.

This whole grand show was prepared just for him.

All the citizens of Hong Kong will help keep a close eye on him!
The Truman story, and its clash with the 'double standard monster,' should be quite interesting.

"This is a communicator. Everyone should wear this little thing around their necks. It's actually a camera that can broadcast your live feed."

"Once everyone has installed and debugged the equipment, it's ready to use."

Chen Shixian took the equipment and distributed the popping beads.

With Azu's help, Umbrella Security Company established a product research and development department.

All security equipment has been upgraded, and now Umbrella Security is very competitive in terms of equipment.

Not long ago, Liu Jiehui proposed to upgrade the police force's equipment and applied for 500 million yuan in funding to improve it.

Chen Shixian had long wanted a piece of the pie.

If this operation is a great success, it will be much easier for Umbrella Security's equipment to enter the police station smoothly.

This time, it was a show put on by the police for the citizens of Hong Kong Island.

It's also a protective shield, a show put on for the police.

At the same time, it was also a show he directed, about Zhang Chongbang...

"Attention all departments, prepare for action!"

Li Wenbin's serious voice came through the communicator.

The nerves of everyone present tensed instantly, their expressions turned grim, and they involuntarily straightened their bodies, creating a somber atmosphere.

The reporters pointed their cameras at them, creating a scene reminiscent of a blockbuster film.

Storm is coming...

(End of this chapter)