The Chief Detective Inspector is dead. I'm now the top police officer in Hong Kong!

Chapter 69 Arrest and Settling the Situation (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
After taking Deng Zongliang into the interrogation room, Lin Tiansheng rushed to the restroom to relieve himself. He had been so nervous while arresting people in the New Territories South that he forgot to urinate, so he needed to relax now.

"Shhh."

He let out a long sigh, shook his penis, and went to the mirror to wash his hands: "Ah, that feels good."

The mobile phone on the table suddenly rang.

"Hey, who's next?"

Lin Tiansheng pressed the answer button, his head hunched over, wiping his hands. Qiao Jingxing's voice came through the phone: "Asheng, well done, I really made it this time."

Everyone is grateful to you.

Lin Tiansheng raised his eyebrows, recognizing the voice as Chief Inspector Qiao Sir of the Criminal Investigation Department, the most powerful veteran of the remnant gang. This was their first conversation since he was transferred from Shing Mun Reservoir, and the timing was exactly what he wanted.

"Brother Qiao, you're too kind. We're all on the same side."

“In short, you performed exceptionally well. Tomorrow night at seven o’clock, come to the old teahouse on Fa Yuen Street in Mong Kok. All the brothers will be there, and we’ll all have a formal meeting.” Qiao Jingxing threw out his most important bargaining chip, and then asked, “Were there any details that were overlooked during the operation? I need to organize the documents and submit them to the director.”

Lin Tiansheng shook his head: "Everything is going according to plan. I'll call Arong over, and you can talk to him. I'm going to interrogate Deng Zongliang and try to get a result by tomorrow morning."

Qiao Jingxing didn't feel slighted at all; on the contrary, he agreed wholeheartedly and said, "Okay."

If Deng Zongliang agrees to become a witness for the prosecution, the governor can sign off on Deng Yuchang's removal from his position as chairman of the Heung Yee Kuk by tomorrow morning. The police will then come to arrest people and disperse the gathering. Overnight, the entire unrest will be brought to a close, and all the remaining members of the party, regardless of their rank, will benefit.

Although the riots did not escalate into a full-blown uprising and were insufficient to shake the political landscape, the importance of attention to detail is evident. The political merit most recognized by the top leadership is nipping problems in the bud and addressing any shortcomings.

After handing the mobile phone to Zhang Jinrong at his workstation, Lin Tiansheng took two paper cups, walked into the interrogation room, handed a cup of coffee to Deng Zongliang, stood in front of the prison chair, sipped his Nestlé instant milk coffee, and gently advised, "Liang, you're a smart man. Now that things have come to this, you know who to cooperate with, right?"

Deng Zongliang's lips curled into a sneer, wanting to be defiant, but when he met Lin Tiansheng's incredibly confident eyes, he unconsciously shrank back and admitted, "You've got guts. I'll cooperate with you. The smuggling of electrical appliances was ordered by my grandfather. If you want evidence, release my wife and children first."

After being abandoned by the Deng family, he was disheartened and only hoped to cooperate with the police force in order to ensure the safety of his family.

Lin Tiansheng wasn't one to kill without a second thought. He slowly nodded and said, "Hand over Li Sheng's family, and I'll have someone investigate your wife and children."

"Heh, they're in Pak Sha Wan on Lantau Island." Deng Zongliang was very frank, giving out the address, number of people, and contact number. It turned out they had indeed hired hired guns from the Big Circle Gang.

Lin Tiansheng returned to the interrogation table and sat down. He took the statement book from Gao Zicong. Gao Zicong understood and got up to contact the Lantau Island Police Station to rescue the person.

He twirled his pen and said solemnly, "Tell me, how did Deng Yuchang use his position as chairman of the Heung Yee Kuk to control smuggling at land border crossings, and how many people are involved?"

To protect his family, Deng Zongliang confessed to every detail without hesitation. Time passed quickly, and the clock on the wall showed six o'clock. Zhang Jinrong pushed open the door and poked his head in, saying, "Inspector Lin, Mr. Li's wife and daughter have returned safely and are reunited with their family."

After meeting Deng Zongliang's gaze, he added, "Deng Zongliang's wife and children have also been found."

Lin Tiansheng yawned, his eyes looking tired: "Arrange for them to rest at the police station, and let them see each other again later."

"Yes, sir."

Deng Zongliang sighed, "Thank you." After Lin Tiansheng left the interrogation room with the statement book, Pi Zhibang, who had arrived at the police station an hour earlier, immediately stepped forward and asked, "How did it go?"

Because the Emergency Regulations had been triggered, a large number of police officers arrived at the police station before dawn. By 8:00 a.m., almost all the staff in the various departments of the police station were already on duty and in work mode.

Lin Tiansheng slammed the statement book on the table in front of his three assistants, Chen Sheng, Jiang Zhikai, and Li Weihao, yawning repeatedly: "It's done. They've agreed to let him become a witness for the prosecution. We can now approve the arrest of Deng Yuchang."

Pi Zhibang suppressed his excitement, took the statement book, patted him on the shoulder, and said in a calm tone, "I won't say anything more. Such a great contribution is enough to convince people."

Chen Sheng, Jiang Zhikai, and the other two, who were listening from the sidelines, nodded in agreement. Regardless of their opinions of Lin Tiansheng, they were all deeply impressed by his tremendous achievement.

Only Lin Tiansheng understood the deeper meaning behind it. The remaining party members were convinced and officially recognized him as their successor, and they would listen to his words.

Lin Tiansheng couldn't hide his smile and said happily, "Go and claim your credit, Officer Pi."

"You should get some rest." Pi Zhibang, holding the documents, hurried into the office of Chief Inspector Henry of the Operations Division.

At the same time, Commissioner of Police Han Yili, dressed in uniform, entered the Governor's House and presented the action report to the Governor with both hands.

"Old Mai" was surprised by how quickly the harassment in the New Territories had been quelled. After reading the report, his gaze fell on the name of the frontline commander, and he asked with great interest, "Lam Tin-shing, is that the Chinese detective who led the storming of the Independent Commission Against Corruption in 77?"

Han Yili stood at attention and saluted: "Yes, sir! After the amnesty was issued, he was transferred from the Criminal Division to the police post at Shing Mun Reservoir. Two months ago, he was transferred back to the West Kowloon Regional Crime Unit."

MacLehose's eyes revealed a thoughtful expression: To be able to handle the New Territories gentry, he was quite capable. Indeed, governing Hong Kong with Hong Kong's own methods still requires local Chinese. Perhaps it was precisely because the crackdown on the corrupt police had been too severe, leaving the Hong Kong government without a powerful ally, that the New Territories gentry dared to act recklessly and arrogantly with the support of the North!
"Datuk, please compile a file on the former criminal investigation officers who are still in office but have been investigated by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) and submit it."

Han Yili served as the Commissioner of Police in Fiji, another British colony. After Fiji gained independence, he was transferred to the Royal Hong Kong Police Force. He held the title of "Datuk" in Fiji during the Commonwealth era, equivalent to a knighthood. Under the British Order of the Order, he was more respected by the Governor than a mere figurehead.

He didn't look to the side, stamped his foot and bowed: "Yes, sir!"

After signing the temporary suspension order to remove Deng Yuchang from his post, MacLehose decisively said, "Arrest Deng Yuchang."

At this moment, Deng Yuchang's political career has come to an end.

Lin Tiansheng no longer needed to participate in the arrest operation. After receiving special leave approved by the director, he came to the conference room.

"Sister-in-law, is your niece having breakfast?"

Li Zhongying put down his spoon and quickly told his wife and daughter to get up and thank him.

Lin Tiansheng waved his hand and said with a smile, "It's good that everyone is safe. As for rescuing people, it's just what I, as a policeman, should do."

Li Zhongying has recovered his spirits. Although his wife and daughters still have some fear on their faces, they are in better condition than expected.

He didn't ask about the specific details, but simply told Lai Chung-ying to remember to pay the bill at the Peninsula Hotel in Kowloon City.

(End of this chapter)