Hong Kong film: Refusing to go undercover, the policeman's path to becoming the richest man.

Chapter 38 The Dark Side of Power

Everyone looked at each other, lost in thought.

Abang frowned and said, "This is not the 1950s or 60s anymore. Back then, British capitalism was rampant, and many people were happy to work for foreigners."

"Nowadays, most of the well-known large corporations on Hong Kong Island are run by locals."

"When it comes to the foundations of gangs, foreigners have never had a say."

He thought for a long time, but finally shook his head: "I can't think of anyone."

The others also shook their heads.

No one can figure out the answer.

Yang Jinrong rubbed his temples: "According to Brother Chu, those foreigners had already connected with Xinliansheng five years ago."

"In other words, they have been lurking on Hong Kong Island for much longer than I imagined."

He looked utterly bewildered: "How could such a powerful force remain hidden so deeply, never revealing itself?"

"How did they do that? I really don't understand."

Everyone looked at each other, stunned for a moment.

Luo Ji said firmly, "The gangs on Hong Kong Island have never heard of such a thing."

"Is there a problem with the intelligence?"

impossible.

This is news that He Chu brought back personally, and it matches the internal files of Xinliansheng perfectly. How could there be any error?

Everyone felt as if a layer of fog had been shrouded in mist, making everything blurry and unclear.

He Chu made them think in silence for a long time before gently tapping the blackboard: "It's good to use your brain."

"But don't overthink it."

Everyone was taken aback.

Chen Yongren stared at him with wide eyes: "Ah Chu, you wouldn't have guessed who those foreigners are, would you?"

He Chu nodded slightly: "We're starting to see some progress."

Everyone immediately pressed for an answer: "Who is it?"

He smiled slightly: "Actually, you all know what's going on, you just haven't thought about it that way."

Everyone was bewildered.

He Chu's expression was cold: "Foreign forces that can wield such power in Hong Kong have never existed in the form of gangs."

"If you keep focusing on the clubs, you'll naturally find no answer."

A moment of silence.

Yang Jinrong suddenly spoke in a low voice: "Brother Chu, are you saying they're local foreigners from Hong Kong?"

People were momentarily confused—there were plenty of foreigners on Hong Kong Island, even the Governor was a foreigner.

Governor-General, please?

Everyone's expression changed drastically.

He Chu's voice was low: "In the entire Hong Kong Island, there are only a handful of departments that truly wield significant power."

"There are only two kinds of organizations that can make an organization like Xinliansheng so fearful that they submit to its orders."

"The Security Bureau, and the police station."

Gasps of astonishment filled the air.

No way————

It was them?

He Chu's face darkened: "In my judgment—"

"These foreigners are probably the scum of the police force."

The entire audience erupted in uproar.

He continued his analysis: "The only ones who can make people in the underworld bow down are those in uniform."

"Those seasoned street hustlers know best how to behave. They're afraid of the cops, but they don't necessarily care about the big shots up there."

"Furthermore, the police have law enforcement power."

"Once these people tear off their masks—"

"That's the most vicious villain."

"What could be more terrifying than someone who understands the law yet tramples on it?"

"How do you deal with someone who can both break the law and uphold it?"

"I really can't imagine who else on Hong Kong Island could make Sun Luen Shing so afraid, besides this group of foreign scoundrels in police uniforms."

After saying that, he clapped his hands: "If you have any other ideas, say them now."

Quiet.

A deathly silence.

Everyone froze in place, their minds buzzing.

Who would have thought that the truth would point there?

Corrupt cops among foreigners?

They looked at each other and could see shock and unease in each other's eyes.

He Chu clapped his hands again: "This is our group's internal simulation meeting, where everyone can speak freely."

"Don't hold it in."

Ah Bang was the first to speak: "What Inspector He said is—it's quite possible."

"Very likely."

He Chu was somewhat surprised.

In Group C, Abang is undoubtedly the most principled.

He values ​​relationships and also adheres to ethical principles.

Back in Group A, Zai Ming and Tou Pi embezzled ten million yuan of stolen money. Everyone else shared the money, but he didn't take a single penny.

They were advised to stop, as this kind of thing would inevitably cause trouble sooner or later.

If He Chu hadn't intervened and resolved the situation, Group A would have disbanded long ago.

Abang has a strong sense of justice, but he is not rigid.

He knew his brother had made a mistake, but instead of exposing it, he tried to protect everyone.

This person is both loyal and sensible, knows how to maintain boundaries, and lives a clear and wise life.

He Chu originally thought he would be the last to speak up, but unexpectedly he was the first to express his opinion.

Abang said calmly, "I never really trusted those foreigners."

"Especially after what happened with Commissioner Luo."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Although Commissioner Luo's matter was not made public, it was widely known within the circle.

The case has been under pressure from higher authorities to go through the proper procedures.

But to be honest, nobody believes he will receive any real punishment.

He is a foreigner.

One's identity itself determines that certain things can be easily overlooked.

This may sound frustrating, but it's the truth.

A few years ago, some members of the British garrison in Hong Kong caused a major disturbance, but in the end they were only deported back to the UK without even receiving a proper punishment.

If an ordinary soldier is treated this way, what about high-ranking officers?

Ah Bong crossed his arms and said coldly, "I don't believe they would travel halfway around the world just to do good deeds for the people of Hong Kong."

"To put it bluntly, it all comes down to one word—money."

"A street thug like Fang Xiangdong, just by carrying ten million in cash, can be treated as an honored guest in Commissioner Luo's office."

"The drug business of Xinliansheng is a cash cow for them."

"For five whole years, the money kept flowing in without ever stopping."

"Even calling him the God of Wealth doesn't do him justice."

What do you think?

Everyone present nodded in agreement.

Luo Ji and Chen Yongren are both genuine undercover agents within the triads.

Their way of thinking is never black and white; rather, they think of people as as insidious as possible.

Yang Jinrong had always walked a fine line between good and evil, and the only person he truly respected was He Chu.

His ambitions were also considerable—to follow He Chu and build a vast power empire.

He has always acted without restraint, his audacity bordering on madness.

None of these people are naive or innocent.

They dare to simulate scenarios that others wouldn't even consider;

They had already taken the step that others dared not take.

Yang Jinrong gently rested his chin on his hand and said in a low voice, "All the frontline detectives hate those people in the Political Department to the core."

"Those foreign faces are all high-ranking police officers with very powerful backgrounds."

"But I still have a few questions that I can't answer."

"Who leaked Inspector Luo Zonglun's route that day?"

"He was originally going to meet with our people; such a thing should have been kept secret by heaven and earth."

"But how did Ah Tian find out?" Luo Ji asked coldly.

"For those foreigners who come from high-ranking positions in the political department, it's not difficult for them to investigate the movements of an inspector."

Everyone nodded slightly.

Yang Jinrong continued, "There's one more thing—"

"Aloti mentioned that over the past five years, those foreigners have been continuously smuggling drugs to Xinliansheng."

"That's strange."

"If the speculation is true, and the people in the Political Department are pulling the strings behind the scenes, where do their supplies come from?"

"Don't forget, they are still police officers in name only."

"Since they are law enforcement officers—"

Before he could finish speaking, the room fell silent again.

Emotionally, they felt a strong aversion to those foreigners; but rationally, their suspicions had to be grounded.

Ultimately, they are still police officers, handling cases based on evidence, not on intuition or guesswork.

Ah Bang said in a deep voice, "I fully support Inspector Ho's doubts, and I absolutely do not believe that those people are any kind of good people."

"This matter is indeed strange, but I believe there must be some inside story that we don't yet know about."

Chen Yongren's throat went dry: "But it doesn't make logical sense."

"A five-year uninterrupted supply operation —"

"This kind of power is comparable to that of a major drug lord in the Golden Triangle."

"Just a few foreign police officers sitting in their offices? Do you think they could build a drug manufacturing plant on an outlying island?"

Everyone shook their heads.

Obviously impossible.

Once the logic breaks down, the entire reasoning falls apart.

For a moment, the group was lost in confusion.

He Chu, however, watched with a leisurely air as the people in Group C repeatedly went through the mental calculations, while he picked up his teacup and slowly took a sip.

He's not in a hurry.

Now that we've discovered the mouse hiding in the shadows, we're not worried about it escaping the cage.

He was more interested in knowing how far these people could go.

He was really looking forward to it.

Finally, Chen Yongren couldn't hold back any longer: "Ah Chu, did you already know where 'flour' came from?"

He Chu smiled slightly: "Yes, I know."

Chen Yongren was taken aback: "Really? Where did you get these goods from?"

He Chu's smile faded, and he said seriously, "I have an idea, but I hope you can find the answer yourselves."

He paused for a moment and then explained, "Our Major Crimes Unit C has a pretty high level of personnel."

"Almost everyone here is at the inspector level."

Chen Yongren interjected with a wry smile: "I'm still just a police sergeant—"

He Chu glanced at him indifferently: "Soon, you'll be an assistant soon."

Chen Yongren was stunned.

He Chu's tone turned serious: "Whether you're an inspector or an assistant who's about to be promoted."

"Even a squad leader in a regular division is a key member at the grassroots level."

"You know the rules of the police force—the rotation system."

"No one can stay in the same position for more than ten years."

This was a preventative mechanism established back then to prevent a repeat of the situation where Lei Luo could control everything.

However, as it turns out, this system is practically useless.

It's better to confine a truly capable and charismatic person to one place than to let them roam around and constantly build up their network and reputation. Even if they become too powerful to control, it's still better than letting them spread their influence throughout the city.

"Each of you will one day be the leader of the police force."

"I don't want you to lose your ability to make independent judgments."

Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned, as if something had struck their hearts, leaving them unable to calm down for a long time.

They could truly feel that He Chu spoke these words without a trace of falsehood, and that every word came from the bottom of his heart.

To be able to work under such a superior—what incredible luck!

Luo Ji silently watched He Chu's retreating figure, a surge of warmth welling up inside him: "I'm so lucky."

"When I was undercover, Brother Chang was protecting me."

"To be back in the team now, and to be able to work alongside someone like Inspector Ho, is truly a blessing!"

He almost wanted to go buy a bottle of wine right away and have a good drink.

I have been incredibly lucky to have come this far.

A smile unconsciously crept onto Abang's lips.

Group A disbanded, and he had mixed feelings, a sense of relief mixed with reluctance.

The relief came from the fact that Lin Kuangtian and his group had finally escaped unscathed and achieved a peaceful ending.

What's heartbreaking is that, of the original team, he's the only one who can remain in a core position and continue on.

He knew that Lin Kuangtian, Zeizi Ming, and Toupi had ultimately crossed the line.

It was only because Commissioner Luo's case was too complicated that the higher-ups chose to suppress it and not investigate.

But that doesn't mean they can stay in their original positions unchanged.

Which boss would dare to hire someone who has already taken bribes?

Breaking the rules once is like a dam bursting—who can guarantee it won't happen a second time?

Abang was transferred to Group C with a heart full of gratitude.

That's what he truly thought.

If it weren't for He Chu and Lu Qichang's help, would Lin Kuangtian have been able to retire peacefully? Would the thief Ming and his scalp have escaped unscathed? Absolutely not.

He voluntarily lowered his stance and was willing to be a gofer, just to do his part.

But he never expected that He Chu's vision was so grand.

little brother?

No need!

What he wanted was to forge everyone into a commander capable of standing alone.

The "commander" here is not an ordinary team leader.

Rather, they are powerful figures who can steer the police force in a district and have real influence.

Abang sincerely admired He Chu's vision.

He finally understood that coming to Group C was not a step down, but rather a step into the real Dragon Gate.

Chen Yongren's feelings were even more difficult to describe.

Unlike Luo Ji and Abang, He Chu was his classmate, and they graduated from police academy together.

He always felt that, in terms of ability, he was no less capable than others.

Who could have predicted that in just a year and a half, the gap between the two would be as vast as heaven and earth?

The other party is already the captain of the Major Crimes Unit of the West Kowloon Headquarters, while he himself hasn't even gotten a formal assistant position yet.

If He Chu hadn't spoken up for him in front of Lu Qichang, he would probably still be being pushed and shoved in the street right now.

In the past, he always thought that he had chosen the wrong path.

If I had graduated quietly and followed the established path, I might be on par with He Chu now, or at least not so far behind.

But only now did he truly realize that he wanted to be ranked alongside people like He Chu and Yang Jinrong?

Stop dreaming.

Their experiences are something that ordinary people simply cannot replicate.

After graduating from police academy, ordinary police cadets have to serve in uniform for at least five or six years before they have the opportunity to become civilian officers.

Many people spend their entire lives patrolling the streets, never looking up.

But what about He Chu?

During his time in the military, he led a team to solve cases and made great contributions. He was spotted by Lu Qichang and was transferred from the front line to the Major Crimes Unit. He was immediately appointed as a high-ranking squad leader and took charge of the core force of the West Kowloon Major Crimes Unit.

Such a soaring flight is unprecedented in the entire history of the Hong Kong Island Police Force.

As for Yang Jinrong, he was able to be transferred only because of He Chu's influence.

This path is so unique that others can't even begin to imitate it.

Chen Yongren was once resentful, but now he finally accepts it.

The difference between him and He Chu lies not only in seniority or methods, but also in their vision and breadth of mind.

Who else can cultivate their subordinates as future commanders like He Chu?

no one.

And that's exactly what he did.

The idea of ​​pushing a group of grassroots police officers one by one into the position of the leader seems absurd, yet it is also exhilarating.

Chen Yongren couldn't even imagine that he could one day stand at such a height.

But He Chu had already been laying out his plans in this direction.

Who can match such courage and boldness?

Chen Yongren smiled and bowed his head, finally convinced.

Yang Jinrong slightly curled the corners of his mouth.

This is the Chu brother he knows.

This is the same boy who, back in the police academy, openly declared to his face, "I want to be like Lei Luo."

This is the kind of leader he should follow for life.

He was glad he made the right choice back then—he trusted Brother Chu.

In this life, one should always do something different.

Young people should have ambition.

Yang Jinrong never doubted his own abilities.

He believed that as long as he was on the right track, he would be able to reach a very high position.

But the position of commander—

That was something he didn't even dare to dream about.

Yang Jinrong knew in his heart that as long as he followed Brother Chu closely, it wasn't impossible for him to one day sit in the position of commander.

Just like before, who would have thought that simply working for He Chu would allow one to honestly amass a fortune of tens of millions?

Didn't we build our business step by step through legitimate means?

Just thinking about it makes my heart warm!

He Chu clapped his hands and said with a smile, "Among our group, only Brother Ji is older, and Brother Bang is a few years older than me."

"As long as you are willing to work hard and persevere, one day each of you will be able to stand in the position of commander."

Luo Ji smiled.

Abang smiled too.

Chen Yongren's lips curled up in a smile.

Yang Jinrong also smiled.

In that instant, they actually felt that the unattainable position didn't seem so far away after all.

He Chu then asked, "So, which of the future commanders can tell me how those foreigners managed to continuously supply flour to Xinliansheng?"

Chen Yongren frowned and asked, "Brother Chu, are you sure these goods were all supplied by those foreigners?"

He Chu nodded, his tone firm: "I'm sure."

Chen Yongren hesitated immediately.

He began to doubt his previous assumptions.

Could it be that those foreigners really built a drug manufacturing plant on Hong Kong Island?

Are they crazy? This is absurd!

He muttered to himself, "Is something wrong?"

At this moment, Yang Jinrong suddenly spoke up: "No, Brother Chu is right."

Chen Yongren turned his head sharply: "Arong, do you know the inside story?"

Luo Ji and Abang also looked at him at the same time.

Unlike Chen Yongren, they had no prejudice against Yang Jinrong. The bond between classmates can sometimes be ambiguous, but the fact that such a young inspector could get to where he is today speaks volumes.

No one dares to underestimate Yang Jinrong's abilities.

Yang Jinrong said slowly, "I think I understand why they have been able to keep supplying goods."

Chen Yongren frowned: "Could it be—they've opened an ice factory on the island?"

Yang Jinrong shook his head: "Why open a factory? It's too conspicuous."

He paused, then countered with a question: "Given the way those foreigners operate, wouldn't going to the trouble of building a factory be superfluous?"

"Building a factory requires capital, but they never do business at a loss; they always make money without any investment."

Everyone fell silent.

Abang, Luo Ji, and Chen Yongren all fell into deep thought.

It's as if there's a thin fog in front of you, but with just a gentle poke, the truth will be revealed.

But what exactly is that crucial point?

Yang Jinrong finally revealed: "The flour they supplied to Xinliansheng actually came from stolen goods seized by the police's anti-drug unit!"

The entire audience erupted in uproar.

Chen Yongren was shocked and speechless: "How is this possible?"

"Are you kidding me?"

"Those goods—were they retrieved by our colleagues themselves?"

Abang crossed his arms and said in a low voice, "Why is it impossible?"

"Don't forget, those foreigners in the political department hold high positions and have great authority. They can switch things out, substitute flour, and it will all be done without anyone noticing."

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"Besides, even if those drugs are temporarily sealed in the evidence room, won't they eventually be destroyed?"

"These people are incredibly audacious!" Abang gritted his teeth, his voice filled with suppressed anger.

The members of Group C immediately split up and took action.

Half a day later, everyone gathered back in the meeting room.

Yang Jinrong spoke first: "I've already asked around through an acquaintance in the General Administration of Customs' Evidence Room."

"Those drugs were indeed handed over within the prescribed time limit and were subsequently disposed of."

"But strangely, before and after each handover, foreigners from the Political Department would come to 'inspect' the place."

He Chu shook his head: "Just patrolling doesn't prove anything."

"This is just speculation, not evidence."

Yang Jinrong remained expressionless: "But these cases themselves have absolutely no business connection with the Political Department."

Their frequent appearances are suspicious in themselves.

He Chu hesitated for a moment, then shook his head: "We are police officers, and we need to rely on facts when handling cases."

"Without irrefutable evidence, no one can be prosecuted."

Yang Jinrong was not discouraged.

Police officers are the least likely to believe in coincidences.

So many coincidences piled up together are clues in themselves.

He Chu turned to Abang: "Brother Bang, have you found anything over there?"

Abang nodded: "I contacted Toupi and Zeizaiming, and they responded to me."

"Since taking over the evidence room, I've happened to encounter foreigners going in and examining things twice."

He Chu stroked his chin thoughtfully: "It's still a guess, but the direction is right."

Luo Ji then said, "I asked Mr. Ni."

"Recently, the police have been cracking down on drugs with great intensity, and almost all the major stalls on the island have run out of stock, resulting in heavy losses."

"This also includes Xinliansheng."

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