The Hunter's Path: Starting as a constable, ascend to the Old Ones.

Chapter 80 A Hot Potato, A Political Show

"Commander Lin, these are the handover documents from our Political Department. We are now officially taking over the film set explosion case."

Zhou Wenjian swaggered in from outside, arrogantly taking out the handover documents issued by their political department, while not forgetting to give Lu Ming and Chen Jiaju a disdainful look.

That's how arrogant their Special Branch is. Even if the case occurred in the jurisdiction of the Central Police Station, as long as their Special Branch needs it, they can immediately issue a handover document and forcibly take over the case.

Especially now, during this critical period, the Special Branch has been given higher authority by the Secretary for Security and the Commissioner of Police, requiring the entire Hong Kong Island Police Force to cooperate with the Special Branch in the search and arrest of terrorists.

Regardless of whether the Central Police Station is willing or not, they can forcibly take over the case as long as they present the grounds that it involves terrorists.

Even if the Central Police Station reports to higher authorities, there's nothing they can do.

Feeling aggrieved, Chan Ka-kui retorted angrily, "What are you so arrogant about in front of us? If you're so capable, bring the terrorists back. You've made such a fuss and turned our entire police force into chaos, making outsiders think our police force is incompetent."

"What are you talking about?" Zhou Wenjian's face flushed red. "It's none of your business to tell us what to do in our political department's affairs."

"If you don't want us to boss you around, then don't overstep your bounds." Lu Ming said indifferently as he saw Zhou Wenjian swaggering around their Central Police Station, "What business is it of your Special Branch what happens to our Central Police Station?"

The director and Uncle Biao watched as Lu Ming and Chen Jiaju angrily confronted Zhou Wenjian, and couldn't help but pick their ears and watch the show from the sidelines.

Although they were willing to transfer the case to the Special Branch, they would not allow a mere Special Branch detective to run rampant in their Central Police Station.

"Hmph, I'm too lazy to waste my breath on you."

Zhou Wenjian snorted coldly, took the handover document signed by the Political Department, and said to the director, "Commander Lin, please take a look at the document and see if there are any problems. If it is confirmed to be correct, I hope that the case can be handed over as soon as possible so that our Political Department can investigate this case as soon as possible."

The director took the document, glanced at it, and then secretly gave Uncle Biao a look.

Uncle Biao immediately understood, and with a stern face, he snorted, "Our Central Police Station just made a major discovery, and your Special Branch personnel immediately came over to demand the handover. I disagree."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Wenjian's eyes lit up slightly. He hadn't expected that the Central Police Station would have made such a significant discovery while he was at the hospital getting an injection. He had heard from the Special Branch that the Central Police Station was extremely efficient and had solved numerous major cases in the past six months.

Now that I see it, it truly lives up to its reputation.

He was somewhat agitated and said loudly, "Commander Lin, Inspector Dong, our Special Branch has already issued the transfer documents. Does your Central Police Station intend to blatantly violate police regulations?"

Uncle Biao curled his lip, "Don't bring up police regulations here. I know them better than you do."

"Each of you should keep quiet."

The commissioner waved his hand, put down the handover documents, and said slowly, "The documents are fine, but our Central Police Station has just taken over this case. There are many things to deal with, and a lot of information has not yet been organized and processed, so it is inconvenient to hand it over. We hope the Special Branch can understand our difficulties."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Wenjian firmly believed that the Central Police Station must have made some major discovery and wanted to claim all the credit for themselves, unwilling to share it.

His eyes darted around, and he said loudly, "Commander Lin, this is within the authority of our political department. We hope you will transfer the case as soon as possible."

Don't delay, or I have the right to complain to my supervisor.

He spoke so loudly to inform the waiting Special Branch detectives outside that they should report to their superiors immediately and put pressure on the Central Police Station to take over the case and leads as soon as possible.

"You don't need to label us. When did our Central Police Station ever say we refused to transfer the case?" the Commissioner said seriously. "It's just that we do have difficulties with the transfer right now. Once we resolve these difficulties, we will transfer the case to your Special Branch. We hope your Special Branch can understand our predicament."

You guys just want to take all the credit for what's wrong with my work.

Zhou Wenjian secretly despised him and argued with a dark face.

Jingle Bell!

Just then, the office phone rang. The superintendent gestured for everyone to be quiet, then picked up the phone and answered, "This is Central Police Station."

His expression immediately turned serious. "So it's Inspector Lee. Our Central Police Station has indeed received the transfer documents from the Special Branch, but—" Suddenly, something seemed to be said on the other end of the phone, causing him to pause. "Since it's an order from the Security Department, of course I'll comply. I'll transfer the case to the Special Branch in a bit."

After saying that, he chuckled to himself. Did those idiots in the political department really think he wanted to salvage the case? He had long wanted to get rid of this hot potato.

That was just a show to get the Special Branch's attention, forcefully take over the case, and completely shirk their responsibility. If something really happens, they won't be able to blame the Central Police Station.

"Ka-Kui, Ah-Ming, the Security Bureau has instructed us to transfer this case to the Special Branch. You are responsible for the transfer."

The director hung up the phone and immediately issued a handover order.

"Yes, sir!"

Lu Ming and Chen Jiaju agreed.

A hint of smugness flashed in Zhou Wenjian's eyes. No matter how powerful your Central Police Station is, it can't be more powerful than the Special Branch of the Security Bureau. As long as the Special Branch submits a report to the higher authorities, there are plenty of ways to interfere in the affairs of the Central Police Station, let alone take over a case.

Uncle Biao watched Zhou Wenjian leave and said with a smile, "I hope their political department doesn't take things lightly, otherwise, if something really happens, the celebrities and tycoons at the jewelry exhibition are not to be trifled with."

The commissioner smiled and nodded, saying, "Have Ka-Kui and the others keep a close eye on the situation at the Grand Hotel and report any problems immediately." After all, the Grand Hotel is within the jurisdiction of their Central Police Station, and if any problems arise, their Central Police Station must respond promptly and cannot afford to make any mistakes.

"Sir, this is a major discovery from the Central Police Station's investigation. They strongly suspect that someone is targeting the jewelry exhibition at the Grand Hotel. In their handover report, they recommended that we take over the security for the jewelry exhibition tomorrow night to prevent any accidents from happening."

Inside the Special Branch, Zhou Wenjian excitedly reported to his superior, Peter Li, the major discovery they had obtained from the Central Police Station's Major Crimes Unit, while also sharing a set of conjectures that Uncle Biao had come up with.

This hypothesis matches the existing clues very well and seems quite reasonable.

"A jewelry exhibition at the Cointreau Hotel?"

Peter Lee's eyes lit up. "The exhibitors are all rich and powerful, so they are indeed very likely to be targets of terrorists." He was a little excited. Under pressure from above, their political department had been working under high pressure for some time, searching everywhere for clues about terrorists. Now they finally had a lead.

Whether it's true or false, it's enough for their political department.

Sometimes, work doesn't necessarily require producing results; just showing the right attitude is enough to satisfy your superiors.

After all, even if you haven't achieved great things, you've still put in a lot of effort.

"I immediately called the company responsible for security at the jewelry exhibition tomorrow night and the general manager of the Cointreau Hotel. The jewelry exhibition tomorrow night will be jointly managed by our political department and their security company."

Peter Lee was elated; after so many days, he finally had the opportunity to demonstrate the working attitude of their political department.

He didn't care whether the terrorists were actually targeting the jewelry exhibition; he was just using it as an excuse to stage a political show, letting his superiors see that his political department was actively responding to the terrorist attack.

"You'll be in charge of security for this jewelry exhibition. Remember, there can be no mistakes, or I'll hold you responsible."

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"Yes, sir!"

Zhou Wenjian happily agreed.

Asia Television News Department.

Lok Wai-ching sat in the editing room, holding a small, exquisite cell phone as she answered, "Lung Wai will be attending the jewelry exhibition at the Grand Hotel tomorrow night—the Major Crimes Unit is paying close attention to this jewelry exhibition and suspects there's something wrong with it—the Political Department has strongly intervened in this case—I understand, don't worry, I won't shortchange you on your tips."

She hung up the phone, her eyes bright with excitement. Her journalistic instincts told her that this jewelry exhibition might be the stuff of big news.

"Idiot Li, get me two invitations to the jewelry exhibition at the Grand Prix Hotel tomorrow night. We want to participate."

"Huh? Me?"

Li, the idiot, was stunned. The people invited to this event by the Grand Coin Hotel were either wealthy tycoons and high-ranking officials or celebrities—how could a small-time news producer like him possibly have the qualifications to get an invitation?

He coughed lightly. "Ah Zhen, I think you can ask the chairman for help. As long as he asks, the invitation to the jewelry exhibition will be a piece of cake."

Upon hearing this, Yue Huizhen's charming face fell. "I don't want to rely on my family's connections."

Ah!

Idiot Li rolled his eyes inwardly. If you didn't have family connections, what right do you have to point fingers at me?