Hong Kong Film: Jimmy? Please call me Councillor Li

Chapter 201 Victory
"Troublemakers! A bunch of troublemakers!!!"

"These media outlets are fanning the flames; they're doomed!"

Welfare Bureau
Bureau Chief Duan Jiaju, enraged, tore the newspaper to shreds in a fit of rage.

Overnight, his three most capable assistants were all arrested by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), and their painstakingly formulated plan was ruined overnight.

Originally, there was only suspicion and dissatisfaction from the outside world regarding the use and destination of welfare bureau funds, without any substantial evidence. However, this sudden revelation has almost confirmed the charge.

There's talk everywhere that the Welfare Department is embezzling funds allocated by the Financial Secretary. If they keep talking like that, those bastards at the ICAC will eventually find out about them.

Duan Jiaju couldn't understand how the anti-corruption campaign could find clues when they had done things so secretly, depositing the bribes and embezzled money into hidden private accounts without any leads.

Qu Jianjun is such a cautious person that he doesn't even dare to open a private account under his own name. How could he possibly slip up?

"Director, what do we do now? Qu Jianjun and his gang are probably doomed. I'm afraid of them."

Assistant Zhao Jing had a fierce look in her eyes and made a throat-slitting gesture, but Duan Jiaju stopped her.

The latter fell into thought, and a minute later, shook his head heavily.

"No need. Jianjun and the others aren't stupid. He knows what the consequences would be if the secret were leaked. His family is still here, so you don't need to worry about that."

"The clues they have don't lead back to us yet. If we act rashly, it will only alert the ICAC and lead them to continue their investigation."

Zhao Jing listened and agreed that it made sense.

"So what should we do now?"

Duan Jiaju glanced at a corner of the newspaper and sighed helplessly.

"The only way forward is to do as Li Jiayuan said and sever ties with Qu Jianjun and his group. This is the only way to salvage our reputation and prevent those troublemakers from taking advantage of the situation to continue their investigation."

Duan Jiaju wasn't afraid of Li Jiayuan; he was afraid of the ICAC. The ICAC's authority gave them the power to act first and report later. Their job was to find loopholes and make arresting people like them their mission.

Once they set their sights on you, it's worse than death.

The best course of action now is to accept the loss.

"Don't be too discouraged. The welfare bureau has stirred up trouble. At worst, you can just leave. I'll find a way to transfer within a year at the earliest, and you'll come with me then."

As Duan Jiaju spoke, he pinched Zhao Jing's round and plump buttocks, which made the latter pout and complain.

On that day, a notice published by the Welfare Bureau shocked the entire city.

Following detailed discussions between the Welfare Bureau and Councillor Lee Ka Yuen, it was decided to amend the support application based on the following:

Then came the eight brilliant strategies that Li Jiayuan came up with. This time, the people from the Welfare Bureau didn't dare to try anything, but they didn't pay much attention either and just copied them verbatim.

Seeing that it wouldn't be easy to make money from this, Duan Jiaju was already prepared to withdraw, so naturally he wouldn't care about these things anymore.

The application was submitted according to the template. This application is just a formality. This whole thing took a whole week to come to a conclusion. If anyone dares to hold it up, they really want to eat red beans.

The announcement was met with jubilation from the people of Hong Kong. The new welfare policy was more comprehensive and more friendly than the previous one, representing a historic reform.

On this day, the sound of firecrackers echoed throughout Hong Kong Island.

The impact of the arrest of Qu Jianjun and his two associates miraculously improved; the criticism was directed at Qu Jianjun and his group, while the welfare bureau even managed to gain the reputation of having a son with dermatitis.

Of course, compared to the voices calling out Li Jiayuan's real name, this is nothing.

This victory was not only a victory for the people but also a victory for Li Jiayuan. Under his leadership, the Welfare Bureau was forced to accept change.

Because of his support, people can launch demonstrations in various places without any scruples. Where does that money come from?
The property management company provided it, and they didn't receive a single penny in return.

This alone is enough to earn the respect and admiration of all the residents of Hong Kong.

If the property management company of Life Garden was after something in return, the public's fervor might not have reached its peak. But what Li Jiayuan did was a completely selfless act of kindness, without any return or benefit, at least in their eyes.

Not only would it bring no benefit, but it would also bring endless trouble and create enemies. But that's exactly what Li Jiayuan did. He led them to this hard-won victory all by himself, and for that, he was arrested and taken to the police station. How can such a person not be admired?

This isn't Li Jiayuan boasting; it's how the newspaper described him, making him feel embarrassed.

He doesn't seem to be as great as described above.

——Home Building

"My name, Mr. Li, is truly renowned. As your partner, may I ask you, why are you doing this? Is it really just for the sake of ordinary people?"

In Li Jiayuan's office, Jiang Yun held a teacup, her posture elegant.

Today, she wore a vibrant red suit, and her breathtakingly beautiful face was etched with curiosity.

Li Jiayuan really thought through the question from the curious child. Would he have done it if there were no system reward?

Actually, when he thought about this question, he already had the answer in his heart: yes.

Even without a reward, he would still do it, not for any other reason than that he is surnamed Li, and he wants to live up to this culturally significant surname, as a descendant of the Yellow Emperor should do so.

He hopes that many years from now, he will see a healthy Hong Kong Island running into the embrace of its motherland.

"I'm doing this to gain fame; I won't do anything that doesn't bring me profit."

Li Jiayuan smiled at Jiang Yun, a response that left the latter stunned for a long time, seemingly taken aback by the answer.

"Pfft"

Haha. Hahaha

"why are you laughing?"

Jiang Yun took off the confetti from her wrist, got up, walked around the desk, and went to Li Jiayuan's side.

"When you're lying, don't stare directly at the other person. That doesn't make your story more believable, understand?"

Li Jiayuan subconsciously leaned back because Jiang Yun was leaning towards him, her head less than ten centimeters away from his forehead.

This allowed Li Jiayuan to see this exquisitely crafted face more clearly. Unfortunately, having experienced the era of short videos, he had long since lost interest in the allure of his appearance.

"Miss Jiang, please have some self-respect."

Jiang Yun wanted to say something, but then she pursed her lips again, feeling very resentful.

Why is that? This guy seems to have an immunity to her face. Why is that?!
"Hmm, not bad, you passed my test. As your partner, I'm worried about your character."

Jiang Yun awkwardly sat back down in her seat.

Li Jiayuan on the other side rolled his eyes. "You? You dare to test me?"
I went up there and threw a deliberate punch to see if you were going to die. Don't you know that only the Party and the people can test me?

After seeing off the vixen Jiang Yun, Li Jiayuan finally heard the voice he had been waiting for, after patiently waiting.

[You provided clues that led to the bringing of social scourges like Zhao Jianjun and Chen Zhili to justice—positive feedback.]

Congratulations on completing the hidden special mission – Speaking Up for the People!

[Rewards are being distributed, please wait.]

When Li Jiayuan saw the words "Please wait a moment," he was already shouting in his heart.

This is it, this game is in the bag!!!

Qu Jianjun and his two accomplices were sentenced to 20 years in the morning, but their rewards didn't arrive until the afternoon. That's an incredibly long delay.

(End of this chapter)