Hong Kong General: Rebirth of Rage, Rising from Prison

Chapter 278 The Pardon: A True Chance to Start Anew!
Zhuo Jingquan?
Upon hearing Zhuo Jingquan's name, Chen Shixian frowned slightly, guessing what was going on.

Is it going to get windy?
In his memory, this person was a traitor, the top criminal who was brought down on the very day he took office.

One of the highest-ranking corrupt police officers in Hong Kong's history.

In the original novel, Zhuo Jingquan was like someone wearing Xtep shoes, never following the usual path.

The promotion methods are also very creative.

They colluded with drug lords and the mysterious Freemasons, engaging in double-crossing and honey trap schemes.

After the drug lord and the buyer made the transaction, the police cooperated in the arrest, seized the heroin, and returned it to the drug lord.

A batch of white flour is recycled.

Everyone except the buyers is a winner.

Zhuo Jingquan also used this method to rise through the ranks from a narcotics squad officer to his current position.

At the beginning of next month, when Cai Yuanqi retires, a grand handover ceremony will be held at the Governor's House.

At that time, Zhuo Jingquan will take over the position of number one.

However, Zhuo Jingquan is a pro-hawk, and the British side's support for him to take the top position is probably intended to cause trouble for the pro-China faction.

Otherwise, Li Wenbin, Liu Jiehui, and Lei Meng are all more capable than Zhuo Jingquan, so there's no reason for him to be promoted.

Whether one can rise to a position of power often depends not on ability, but on one's position.

"Mr. Huang, no way, the future number one is Black, are they going to go this far?"

Chen Shixian leaned closer and whispered.

He wanted to know exactly how much dirt Huang Bingyao had on Zhuo Jingquan.

Then decide whether or not to get involved in this mess.

The future number one player isn't someone you can just move around easily.

Just because Wong Ping-yiu is reliable doesn't mean the rest of the police force is reliable. If he fails, he will definitely face unprecedented attacks and retaliation.

A pimple, when fully mature, can be easily popped with a gentle poke and is easy to clean.

With external forces involved, things will naturally fall into place.

But if you try to squeeze an immature pimple, you won't be able to clean it properly and you'll suffer the consequences.

"Without any leads, you won't know this information."

Huang Bingyao took a sip of coffee, his brows relaxing slightly. He added some milk and then slowly explained:
"After a long period of investigation, it has been confirmed that Zhuo Jingquan is involved in organized crime."

"He colluded with the Golden Triangle female drug lord Shapuchu to commit illegal and criminal acts."

“Even more serious is that we have discovered that many police officers have joined a mysterious organization and used their positions to help Cheuk King-chuen rise to power.”

“These people are deeply entrenched within the police force, forming a huge network of corrupt police officers.”

As Chen Shixian listened, he nodded slightly. It seemed that the information the police had gathered was basically accurate to the original story.

Even more.

He pressed on, asking, "What is this mysterious organization?"

“An organization called the Tongxin Society.”

Huang Bingyao poured out a stack of documents from his briefcase like beans spilling from a bamboo tube, and handed them to Chen Shixian.

“We conducted an in-depth investigation into the corrupt police officers who followed Cheuk King-chuen and found that many officers, including Big Cheuk Sir, frequently attended psychology lectures organized by the police force.”

"The speaker for this lecture is Professor Huo Tianren from the University of St Andrews in the United Kingdom!"

"This person has made significant achievements in the field of criminal psychology."

“A few years ago, after he returned to China, the police force invited him to serve as a guest lecturer in criminal psychology.”

As Chen Shixian listened, he flipped through the photos on the documents.

Huo Tianren's facial features are very similar to Ni Yongxiao's, and he also has a gentle and refined appearance.

A smile that was hard to decipher was on his face.

No matter which angle you look at it from, it seems like the other person's eyes are fixed on you, as if they are trying to see right through you.

Below the photo is a long list of titles; the resume is very impressive.

He glanced at it twice; Huo Tianren's introduction was all superficial, indicating that the police did not have a sufficient understanding of him.

Closing the file, Chen Shixian cut to the chase: "Your police suspect that Huo Tianren used his lectures at the police station to recruit members into the Tongxin Society?"

Huang Bingyao was slightly taken aback. He hadn't expected Chen Shixian to be so perceptive, realizing immediately that they didn't know much about Huo Tianren.

So he nodded sincerely and said, "The Tongxin Society is a well-organized organization. At present, our police have not yet obtained relevant evidence. We only suspect that the mastermind behind Zhuo Jingquan is this Huo Tianren."

"Let me tell you the truth."

"The officers in charge of the investigation, Ma Sir and Guo Sir, both died under mysterious circumstances, and several police officers were implicated. The investigation has been temporarily suspended."

Chen Shixian winked at Huang Binyao: "Mr. Huang, the covert investigation hasn't stopped, has it? What role is Uncle Da playing this time?"

“It’s not him this time.” Huang Bingyao shook his head.

"Don't you need to pay Uncle Da a pension?"

Chen Shixian joked.

It's no secret that Huang Bingyao pays pensions to the elderly, infirm, and disabled who have worked for him for decades.

"Cough cough!"

Huang Bingyao coughed awkwardly and said with a straight face, "When did I ever mishandle pension payments?"

“A talented person like Cao Dahua has already returned to the team. If you see him, you should call him Cao Sir.”

"He's now under the protection of Yu Suqiu from the Serious Crimes Unit, and Yu Sir is protecting him."

"Who would dare send him undercover?"

Huang Bingyao became more and more agitated as he spoke, and it seemed that he had quite a few opinions about Su Qiu. As he talked, he realized that he had gone off on a tangent.

So he steered the conversation back to the main topic, saying seriously, "Let's not talk about these things."

"I'm serious."

“Our police force is now in the open, while Zhuo Jingquan and the Tongxin Society are in the shadows. Every move we make is under their watchful eyes.”

"It's simply impossible to eradicate this corrupt police network completely."

"But now that Zhuo Jingquan is about to take over, we don't have time."

"We absolutely cannot allow someone like this to take the top position; otherwise, the impact on the police force will be devastating!"

Chen Shixian picked up his coffee, took a small sip, and raised his eyelids to ask, "Mr. Huang, what does all this have to do with me?"

Wong Ping-yiu grinned and said with ill intent, "Ah-yin, you're a Hong Kong-loving entrepreneur, you have to shoulder this social responsibility!"

"We, the police, need your help now."

"Let's shift our actions from overt to covert."

"Let's eradicate the entire corrupt police network together."

Chen Shixian raised an eyebrow: "Including Zhuo Jingquan?"

Huang Bingyao nodded vigorously.

"Mr. Huang, are you kidding me? You want me to work on the future number one? Are you crazy, or am I crazy?"

Chen Shixian feigned surprise, widening his eyes in 'shock,' but his acting seemed somewhat exaggerated.

Huang Bingyao is now his provider.

Most of the police work comes from him.

If the hawkish Zhuo Jingquan were to take office, he would certainly be unable to make any progress in the future and would be subject to many restrictions.

From the perspective of justice

He wholeheartedly agreed to the purge of Zhuo Jingquan.

However, now that Huang Bingyao needs his help, he has to take advantage of him.

Get some benefits.

This benefit must be of equal value to the top star's worth.

After all, taking down the top leader is a very risky endeavor.

If we fail, the backlash we will face and the price we will have to pay will be enormous.

Once Zhuo Jingquan is dealt with...

Huang Bingyao and his group will definitely push their own people to the top.

This is entirely beneficial to them.

Having spent so many times with Chen Shixian, Huang Bingyao knew exactly what Chen Shixian was going to say the moment he bent over.

Chen Shixian is the kind of person who would never suffer a loss. It's unlikely that he would make selfless contributions.

However, at present, no one is more suitable to participate in this operation than Chen Shixian.

This operation is kept absolutely secret.

Besides their multiple collaborations, Huang Bingyao also planted informants around Chen Shixian, including those involved in some gray-market industries.

The area behind my buttocks was completely clean.

Furthermore, the police will be facing an extremely large network of corrupt police officers.

The challenges we face are also unprecedented.

They can't openly criticize the top leader either.

At this point, a very strong external force is needed to help push Zhuo Jingquan down.

No one is more suitable than Chen Shixian.

They have money and connections.

The security company is also full of talented people.

Chen Shixian is also a genius. His abilities, whether in the case of the Grand Hotel, the Edinburgh Arms Case, or the Century Thief King Gang Case, are all quite impressive.

The current level of the Umbrella Corporation is no less than that of an unofficial Flying Tigers unit.

We have the equipment and the talent.

This perfectly aligns with their demands for this operation against the Tongxin Association.

Therefore, Huang Bingyao came to see Chen Shixian with a do-or-die mentality.

Otherwise, such a confidential matter would not have been disclosed.

He went straight to the point and told Chen Shixian.

He believed that the conditions he had prepared were tempting enough that Chen Shixian would definitely agree.

"Ah Xian, stop pretending, you're exaggerating!"

Huang Bingyao glanced at him, didn't beat around the bush, and said sincerely, "Before the handover ceremony of the top leader, you need to help me get rid of Zhuo Jingquan!"

"I have a big gift for you!"

Chen Shixian asked curiously, "What kind of grand gift?"

"A pardon, a clean identity!"

Huang Bingyao answered confidently.

Chen Shixian's expression shifted slightly, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, but it vanished in an instant.

He traveled through time and is now inside Stanley.

Although he was released early, this will always be a stain on his record. No matter how high he climbs in the future or how famous he becomes, this stain will never be erased.

Because all of this is recorded.

I'll stay with him for the rest of my life.

However, if he receives a pardon, things will be different; at least before his return, his records can be cleared.

After his release from prison, and as he has come this far, he has certainly thought about this issue.

However, obtaining a pardon is extremely difficult.

Significant contributions must be made, and then the information must be submitted to the Security Bureau by an Assistant Director or above. After the Security Bureau approves the application, it can then be submitted to the Department of Justice.

Once you reach the Department of Justice, they will analyze whether you qualify for a pardon, the severity of your offense, and whether a pardon should be granted.

If bringing down the corrupt police chief Zhuo Jingquan and exposing the entire corrupt police network can be considered a major contribution.

Huang Bingyao's brother-in-law, Li Wenbin, held a high enough position to submit information to the Security Bureau.

However, this security bureau is in a difficult position.

The Security Bureau is responsible for maintaining security and social order on Hong Kong Island, including managing police, customs, and immigration matters.

The Security Bureau has powers above the Police Force.

It can supervise and coordinate various law enforcement agencies and has decision-making power in policy formulation, resource allocation, and inter-departmental coordination.

It can provide guidance and supervision to the police force.

No matter how far Huang Bingyao and Li Wenbin's reach extends, it can't reach the Security Bureau.

To obtain a pardon, one must overcome numerous obstacles and obtain one permit after another.

"Mr. Huang, you're not fishing for me, are you?"

Chen Shixian smirked and asked jokingly.

It all sounds like empty promises.

"Let me tell you something: the current director of the Security Bureau, Li Changqing, is on our side."

Huang Bingyao looked into Chen Shixian's eyes with utmost sincerity and said, "I can guarantee it to you."

"After so many collaborations, you know my character!"

"I won't make any promises to you lightly."

"Once we make a promise, we will definitely keep it!"

Upon hearing Huang Bingyao's words, Chen Shixian was instantly thrilled; those words put his mind at ease.

You don't have to believe what others say.

If Huang Bingyao says so, then it's absolutely true.

Because he never betrays his own people.

A superior who would go fully armed, carrying a submachine gun, to rescue someone, all for the sake of an undercover agent or a subordinate.

trustworthy.

With the Security Bureau's support, all that's left is the Department of Justice's approval.

That makes things much easier.

After all, Au Wing-yan's adoptive father, Kan Au-wai, held a very important position in the Department of Justice.

The chances of getting a pardon are very high!

The value of the pardon is just as important to him as the value of a future number one player.

"Okay, I promise you!"

Chen Shixian readily agreed, then changed the subject, looking at Huang Bingyao with a sinister expression: "However, I have a condition."

"Tell me, who planted the mines here?"

Huang Bingyao's expression froze, he gave an awkward laugh, and quickly pretended to be stupid: "What thunder? Where is there thunder?"

"I don't believe it. You wouldn't dare use me if you hadn't planted minefields around me!"

Chen Shixian's eyes left no room for refusal: "The matter of the amnesty decree has an element of gambling. Whether or not it goes to the gambling table is up to me."

"If you're not sincere, then forget it!"

"After all, no matter who becomes the top dog, my business will continue and I will continue to make money."

Upon hearing this, Huang Bingyao looked conflicted. After pondering for a long time, he finally asked, "You wouldn't do anything to my people, would you?"

"Of course, I just don't like it when someone puts a knife next to my pillow. Otherwise, I'd be too scared to sleep at night!"

Chen Shixian smiled.

Huang Bingyao figured that if he revealed his hand, Chen Shixian wouldn't do anything, so he said, "Alright, I'll tell you, but if you dare to mess around..."

"I'll crush your head with a scissor kick!"

Chen Shixian waved his hand impatiently: "Stop dawdling, just say it."

"Liang Xiaotang, a newly recruited employee of the Umbrella Security Logistics Department."

Huang Bingyao grinned and said it aloud.

The undercover agent has woken up, so it seems we have no choice but to recall him. However, so far we haven't discovered anything suspicious about Chen Shixian.

Let's just recall it then.

Put it in a more important place.

"Leung Siu-tong? Laughing!"

Chen Shixian's expression shifted slightly.

A defiant face appeared before my eyes, with high brow bones, three-dimensional features, a buzz cut, and a strong, tough-guy image.

Goodness, I've been so busy lately I haven't had a moment to spare.

Who would have thought that a professional undercover agent had infiltrated the protective umbrella!
(End of this chapter)