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

Chapter 39 Hidden Scheme, Shocking Change at the Luo Residence

He Chu continued, "The last time they suffered a loss was because Inspector Luo Zonglun uncovered a transaction at Xinliansheng and intercepted the goods on the spot."

Luo Ji then said, "Strangely enough, a few days later, Xinliansheng received another batch of new goods."

He Chu frowned and asked, "Is it the batch that Luo Zonglun surrendered?"

Luo Ji shook his head: "It's not certain yet, but based on our judgment, it's very likely to be the same batch."

"Is that batch of goods still in our evidence room?" He Chu asked, turning his head.

Abang answered decisively: "Yes! It hasn't moved."

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He Chu clapped his hands: "I'll go take a look."

After saying that, he got up and walked towards the evidence room.

Thief Ming, who was in charge of guarding the evidence room, immediately smiled when he saw He Chu approaching: "Brother Chu!"

He Chu glanced at him and casually asked, "Are you happy staying here?"

Thief Ming was quite frank: "After all, I used to work in the Major Crimes Unit, how could I get used to this kind of job so easily?"

"But I chose this path myself, so I can't blame anyone else."

He lowered his voice, "I had a dream a while ago."

"I dreamt that Team A was almost completely wiped out because of that incident, and in the end only Abang and I were left."

"But I'm dead too."

He Chu's heart skipped a beat: "What happened? Tell me."

Thief Ming said in a low voice: "Fang Xiangdong colluded with Commissioner Luo and implicated our entire group."

Uncle Tian couldn't take it anymore and left in the ICAC interrogation room. Ah Wah and Scalp were beaten to death. I was furious, so after killing Fang Xiangdong, I went after them.

He gave a wry smile.

"When I woke up, I was covered in a cold sweat, and my clothes were soaked."

He Chu knew in his heart that if he hadn't intervened, it might not have been a dream after all.

But this shouldn't be said aloud, nor should he know.

Thief Ming suddenly said seriously, "Brother Chu, thank you."

He Chu waved his hand: "We're brothers, no need to thank me."

Thief Ming grinned, a genuinely hearty laugh.

This person has always valued loyalty and righteousness, though he never says it out loud, he is willing to go to great lengths for those he trusts.

He Chu asked in a low voice, "Is the batch of ice that Luo Zonglun collected last time stored here?"

"Yes." Thief Ming nodded. "However, this batch of goods will soon be transported to headquarters for unified destruction."

He Chu then asked, "Has anyone investigated this recently?"

Thief Ming thought for a moment: "An officer from the Political Department came by once. I wasn't on duty that day; my colleague mentioned it during the handover."

He Chu nodded: "I want to test the purity of this batch of ice."

Thief Ming was taken aback: "Test for purity?"

He Chu said softly, "There's a case under investigation."

Thief Ming immediately realized what was going on: "Then I'll go with you, no need to register."

He Chu nodded to himself.

No wonder he was once a top member of the serious crimes unit; he grasped the concept immediately.

You can grasp the key point in just one sentence.

It's a pity. If only I had known this would happen, I wouldn't have been so foolish back then.

The two walked to the evidence cabinet and quickly found the sealed package of drugs.

He Chu broke off a small piece, lightly touched it with the tip of his tongue, and his face instantly darkened: "Flour!"

Thief Ming looked bewildered: "What?"

He Chu pouted: "It's not ice at all, it's flour."

Thief Ming's pupils contracted, and he quickly took a little and tasted it, then froze: "It really is flour!"

"Was this one switched?"

He immediately panicked: "Brother Chu, I really didn't handle this!"

He Chu patted him on the shoulder: "I know you didn't do it."

Thief Ming smiled bitterly: "It's no use if you believe me. If the higher-ups don't believe me, I'm still doomed."

The more he thought about it, the more unlucky he felt: "According to regulations, this batch of goods should be sent to headquarters for destruction a week later. Once they do the testing there, the deception will be exposed immediately."

"Why am I so unlucky? To get caught up in something like this!"

He Chu pressed heavily on his shoulder: "Don't panic, no one will hold you accountable."

"You can rest assured."

Thief Ming couldn't believe it: "Unless this was done by some foreigner at headquarters, who could switch the evidence without anyone noticing?"

He suddenly stopped, his eyes narrowing: "Wait, could it really have been them?"

"Those foreign leaders in the political department?"

He stared at He Chu: "Brother Chu, you came all this way today specifically to see this batch of goods, you didn't already know, did you?"

He Chu sighed: "I discovered it by chance."

"Don't worry about it, there won't be any follow-up."

"If something goes wrong here, then I doubt any of the evidence rooms in the entire Hong Kong police force will be clean."

Have you ever seen anyone held accountable?

Thief Ming relaxed slightly, but then his eyes widened suddenly: "Wait, you mean—"

"Those foreigners actually replaced all the flour in the entire evidence room on Hong Kong Island?"

"Oh!"

"These people are truly lawless!"

He Chu said calmly, "That's enough for you to know."

"Don't spread this around yet; it might just turn into an opportunity."

Thief Ming looked completely bewildered: "Opportunity? What opportunity?"

He Chu smiled faintly: "A chance to make amends." "What?"

General Manager Huang looked at He Chu in shock, "Is everything written in this report true?"

He Chu shrugged: "Every word is true."

"But Mr. Huang, I've only shown this material to you and the big boss; it must not be leaked."

Superintendent Chen's forehead was already beaded with sweat.

"Mr. Huang, Ah Chu is right, we must not let this get out of the loop."

"Otherwise, all three of us will be in trouble!"

Mr. Huang's expression shifted between light and dark.

"Who can I talk to about something like this?"

"The political department is involved behind this."

"They not only switched the drugs with flour, but they also dared to kill our people!"

He Chu said in a low voice, "Luo Zonglun's wife originally worked in the Political Department."

"Later, she felt the atmosphere there was too oppressive and voluntarily transferred away."

"According to her, the political department has clear objectives, and anti-drug and anti-gang operations in all major regions are under their control."

Mr. Huang's pupils contracted slightly: "What do you mean?"

He Chu shrugged: "For example—"

"They keep an eye on the Major Crimes Unit; wherever a case occurs, they're the first to get involved."

"Especially the heads of each group, they are the key targets of their surveillance."

"Mrs. Luo told me personally that Mr. Luo's death was not unexpected at all."

"She said with certainty that Inspector Lo was framed and killed."

"And those who took action were most likely those foreign devils in the Political Department."

"Out of concern for her personal protection, I did not include these details in the report, but only reported them to you in person."

General Manager Huang nodded slowly: "That's right, that's how it should be handled."

He frowned and asked, "In your opinion, is Inspector Luo's death really related to the Special Branch?"

He Chu answered without hesitation: "Mrs. Luo asked me to remind you—be careful of the Political Department."

Some things are best left unsaid.

Mr. Huang chuckled coldly twice and paced back and forth in the room with his hands behind his back.

"Those foreigners are indeed difficult to deal with."

Superintendent Chen was taken aback: "Even you can't touch them?"

Mr. Huang sighed: "Without solid evidence, we can't do anything."

"Nominally they are from the political department, but in reality, they are the eyes and ears of the British telecommunications bureau."

Superintendent Chen gasped, "A spy?!"

The so-called "British Telecommunications Bureau" is just a name; in reality, it is the Sixth Military Intelligence Bureau, which specializes in foreign intelligence and control.

Mr. Huang's expression was solemn: "A tiny place like this, yet it insists on playing these shady tricks."

Ultimately, it's because they feel guilty.

"To bring them down, we need solid evidence."

Superintendent Chen said urgently, "All the goods in the evidence room have been replaced with flour, isn't that enough?"

General Manager Huang slammed his fist on the table: "To catch a thief, you need to catch him red-handed; to catch an adulterer, you need to catch them in the act!"

"You can only prove they entered the room, but did you take photos of them exchanging the goods? Did they leave fingerprints? Do you have audio or video recordings?"

"Think about it yourself, what kind of evidence is this?"

"And you call yourself a veteran cop!"

Superintendent Chen was speechless.

He Chu nodded silently, agreeing with President Huang's judgment.

Ultimately, the chain of evidence was too weak.

Solving cases cannot be based on righteous indignation, much less on intuition.

General Manager Huang's face grew increasingly grim: "Luo Zonglun died in vain, and we couldn't even catch a hair on his head. This is a disgrace!"

"We must not let them get away with it."

"No matter how difficult it is, they must pay the price."

Superintendent Chen and Ho Chu nodded simultaneously.

Mr. Huang stood with his hands behind his back and frankly admitted, "This is not a good matter."

"Hong Kong Island has not yet returned to China, and foreigners still call the shots on this land."

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"Getting those high and mighty people to come to justice is easier said than done."

The two exchanged a glance and remained silent.

They all knew that what General Manager Huang said was true.

Before this land has truly returned home, no amount of justice will amount to anything but empty talk.

In the eyes of those people, the people of Hong Kong Island have never been citizens, but tools.

As Commissioner Luo once bluntly stated: We are nothing more than their money-making machines.

With 1997 approaching, all parties are now somewhat hesitant in their actions.

But if we go back fifty years, the fact that they could enact a law specifically for the people of Hong Kong Island is clearly intended to suppress the locals.

"But now is a good time."

The two immediately raised their heads and focused their attention on General Manager Huang.

Superintendent Chen frowned: "Boss, didn't you say before that this case was extremely difficult?"

He Chu's eyes flickered slightly as he tentatively asked, "Could it be—related to Commissioner Luo's matter?"

General Manager Huang stared at Superintendent Chen for a moment, then slowly said, "Old Chen, you really should learn from Ah Chu."

"He's young, but his perspective on issues is more accurate than many seasoned veterans."

Superintendent Chen was taken aback, then his face lit up with joy: "Was this really related to Commissioner Luo's case?"

Mr. Huang lowered his voice: "That case is long past our jurisdiction."

Superintendent Chen immediately flew into a rage: "Does the foreigner think he can get away with this so easily again?"

General Manager Huang sneered, "They dare?"

"Hong Kong Island will be returning to China in a few years. If John Bull isn't afraid of losing face internationally, he can go ahead and do it behind the scenes."

"If this really blows up, do you think our influential figures here will just sit idly by? Who's going to give them a friendly look?"

"Ultimately, how many people are there over there? Aren't the ones actually doing the work our own people?"

He paused, then continued, "Commissioner Luo's matter is quite complicated; even people from the Security Bureau are involved."

"The one above is furious."

"I even suspect this is aimed at him." Superintendent Chen nodded with a cold smile: "I was wondering why the foreigners have been so active lately; it turns out they've touched a nerve."

His eyes darted around, and he immediately realized, "Could we use this as a pretext to thoroughly investigate the whole matter?"

Mr. Huang nodded slightly: "That's exactly what I meant."

"It was precisely because of Commissioner Luo's intervention that those foreigners with keen senses of smell had already shrank back."

He Chu's eyes flashed, and he replied, "So you're saying that the foreigners who still dare to jump out now either have someone backing them up, or they simply don't know how deep the water is?"

"Are they marginalized figures?"

Mr. Huang's expression darkened, his tone filled with resentment: "You're right."

"That's true."

"What's infuriating is that even these marginalized guys can still swagger around in our presence."

He Chu gently shook his head: "No, those people from Xinliansheng are definitely not fools."

"On the contrary, I think these people are quite influential."

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General Manager Huang gave a wry smile: "A powerful background? That makes things even more difficult."

He Chu smiled.

Looking at his expression, General Manager Huang was puzzled for a moment, then slapped his forehead: "Look at my memory, I forgot who you are."

"Someone who dares to storm into the ICAC building and even take down their commissioner, would be afraid of this little trouble?"

"You have a plan in mind?"

He Chu said in a low voice, "You said it yourself, there are only a few years left before we return."

"No matter how arrogant these people are, they still have to consider how others will see them."

"As long as the evidence is conclusive and the stolen goods are in hand, they won't be able to deny it."

After a moment's thought, General Manager Huang simply said, "I'll put you in charge of investigating this matter."

He Chu looked at Wei Xiaodong and said firmly, "Boss, you won't be disappointed."

Mr. Huang smiled and said, "I trust you to handle things."

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After thinking for a moment, he added, his voice so soft it was almost a whisper: "If possible—make the commotion as big as possible."

"The more lively, the better!"

He Chu understood immediately.

Superintendent Chen was somewhat bewildered, feeling that this approach sounded awkward.

After walking a few steps, he couldn't help but ask, "Ah Chu, didn't President Huang remind us to be wary of foreigners showing favoritism? Why are you now asking us to make a big deal out of this?"

He Chu smiled and said, "Big Sir, do you believe it or not twenty years ago, even if we turned the world upside down, the foreigners wouldn't even blink an eye."

Superintendent Chen was taken aback.

He Chu had already answered his own question: "Back then, they thought they were the boss, Hong Kong Island was their territory, and the handover was a long way off. Who cared what others were saying?"

"John Bull has always been the type of person who wants to be innocent but does dirty work."

"Now that the handover is imminent, naturally I have to put on a serious face, afraid of ruining my reputation."

Superintendent Chen curled his lip: "What reputation does John, that big shot, have left?"

He Chu clapped his hands and laughed, "You're a truly insightful person."

"That's right, in our eyes, what dignity do they have to speak of?"

"But some people actually believe that, thinking they are highly respected internationally. Can't you believe it?"

Superintendent Chen was stunned and remained silent for a long time.

Upon closer reflection, He Chu's words were absolutely correct.

Those in the know shake their heads and scoff when John Bull is mentioned; but those who don't know the details will actually give him a thumbs up and praise him.

The reason is actually quite clear—Hong Kong Island has been controlled for too long, and the influence of such control has long been ingrained in its very being.

To put it bluntly, it's somewhat of a spoiled, subservient mentality.

Just like South Korea's attitude towards the US and Japan's attitude towards the US military, these are deeply ingrained and difficult to change.

They treat even a loud fart from someone else as a precious treat.

Those American soldiers committed murder, arson, and numerous atrocities in the area, yet these people, who were used to being tamed, bowed their heads and confessed as if they had done something wrong.

He had a completely servile and obsequious face.

Superintendent Chen suddenly realized: "I understand."

"To get this done, we have to muddy the waters."

"Otherwise, those bastards would definitely have covered it up privately."

He Chu chuckled lightly: "That's right, if we don't make a big fuss, they really will dare to quietly cover it up."

"Only by keeping the entire island of Hong Kong watching this matter can the British, even if they want to cover it up, have to pretend to investigate for the sake of their reputation."

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"Don't forget, the flower company also has a presence in the local area. Once public opinion takes hold, they won't be able to withstand it."

Superintendent Chen finally understood the deeper meaning behind it.

He remarked with emotion, "I used to tell Achang that you are the backbone of Group C, and that he should listen to you in everything."

"Now, it's my turn to learn from you."

He Chu waved his hand and laughed, "You're too kind. I wouldn't dare accept that. I still need your guidance."

Superintendent Chen said seriously, "I only entered the industry a few years earlier than you. In terms of vision and perspective, I am far inferior to you."

"If you have any thoughts about the future, please feel free to share them." She gently patted He Chu's shoulder. "I'll talk to A-Chang and tell him to focus on his exams."

"He will not be involved in this operation."

He Chu shook his head: "After all, Brother Chang is the team leader, and there are some things I need to discuss with him."

Superintendent Chen firmly replied, "No."

"I know Achang. Once he knows the inside story, he'll fight to the death."

"Get him to calm down and take the exam? Absolutely not."

"But he will definitely not be short of credit, and I will make that clear."

He Chu pondered for a moment, then said in a low voice, "Let me talk to him myself."

"Otherwise, if he finds out later that we're hiding something from him, he'll inevitably have a grudge."

Superintendent Chen sighed, "So be it."

"You may go and speak, but be sure to explain the pros and cons clearly."

"You've been partners for so long, he trusts you." He Chu nodded slightly: "He should listen to you."

Superintendent Chen was relieved. "Go for it. Just ask if you need any resources. I'll back you up."

Suddenly, I remembered something else: "The body camera you used in Commissioner Cha Luo's case last time worked very well."

"The decision has been made to promote this throughout Hong Kong."

"Your Group C was the first to implement this, and no one can take that credit away from you."

He Chu smiled and said, "That's good news."

He doesn't care about this empty fame, but it would be better if the higher-ups could see his strength.

More importantly—

This is the culmination of the entire team's hard work.

He himself may not value it, but his men need that kind of affirmation.

His ambition was never to be an ordinary detective.

He wanted to become the new Lui Lok, the true leader of the police force.

To achieve this, he must gain the recognition of more people's authority.

The most effective way is to cultivate your own team.

These people in Group C are his foundation.

Although they currently only occupy a corner of West Kowloon, once they grow and are transferred to various places, his influence will spread like vines in the future.

He is still young, and time is on his side.

He believed that one day he would be able to become the Chief Superintendent of Police, or even go further.

Superintendent Chen left satisfied, and He Chu strode back to the C Group office, ordering everyone: "The case of Inspector Luo Zonglun, along with the Xinliansheng organization, is our only focus going forward."

"Everyone, stay alert, concentrate your efforts, and we must solve this case!"

Luo Ji, Abang, Yang Jinrong, and Chen Yongren responded in unison, "Understood!"

He Chu turned to Abang and Yang Jinrong: "You two form a team and dig out the foreigner behind Xinliansheng."

"I need to know which department he works for and whether he has any official connections."

The two nodded in acceptance.

He Chu instructed, "Remember, the operation must be discreet; do not reveal your identity."

"Safety first. I'd rather find out the truth later than have anything happen to you."

The two men exchanged a smile: "Don't worry, Brother Chu, we know what we're doing."

He then looked at Luo Ji and Chen Yongren: "Brother Ji, Ah Ren, you two start with the underworld storyline."

"I need to investigate the business dealings of the key figures at Qingliansheng, to see if they are cooperating or engaged in covert struggles."

"One more"

"We also need to figure out their relationships with other gangs."

Luo Ji raised his hand to indicate, "Leave it to me, no problem."

He Chu nodded: "I trust you with this matter."

"But please take good care of yourself and don't force yourself."

"Those short, ungrateful bastards in the gang, if they dare to give me a hard time, write them down and report them to me. We'll settle accounts with them slowly." Chen Yongren patted his chest with a smile. "Don't worry, Ah Chu, we know a thing or two about the ways of the underworld."

"I've been on this path for almost a year and a half now."

Upon hearing this, He Chu couldn't help but burst into laughter.

He snapped his fingers. "Call me immediately if you need anything. Don't delay."

"Alright, everyone to your positions!"

The four nodded to each other, then dispersed and left the restroom.

He Chu straightened his collar and drove straight to Wong Tai Sin Police Station.

Everyone in Group C needed to take action, and as the leader, he naturally couldn't be idle.

Upon arriving at the Major Crimes Unit's jurisdiction, he gently knocked twice on the door: "Is Inspector Cheng Guobin in?"

A middle-aged man stood up in response, his brows furrowing with competence: "I'm Cheng Guobin from the anti-gang squad. And you are?"

He Chu's lips curled slightly as he pulled out his ID and flashed it: "He Chu, Inspector of Team C, West Kowloon Serious Crimes Unit."

Mr. Cheng, could you please find a quiet place to say a few words?

Cheng Guobin paused slightly, his gaze falling on the identification, then his brow furrowed slightly: "Someone from General Administration?"

After a moment's thought, his expression became even more surprised: "You're Inspector He?"

He Chu smiled and said, "Let's find a place to talk. Some things need to be discussed in private."

Cheng Guobin nodded in agreement.

The two entered the office, and He Chu casually took out a pack of Marlboros from his bag and handed one over.

The two lit cigarettes, took a few silent puffs, and the air filled with smoke, gradually creating a somber atmosphere.

He Chu then slowly spoke: "Inspector Cheng, I'm here on the orders of General Manager Huang to investigate Inspector Luo Zonglun's matter."

Cheng Guobin paused, then looked up at him and asked, "Isn't Alan's matter under the jurisdiction of Huang Daxian?"

He Chu waved his hand: "I'm not here to steal the case."

This matter involves too many people, and after careful consideration, General Manager Huang decided to involve me.

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"I'm here to find out the truth, not to fight for jurisdiction."

Cheng Guobin nodded: "I believe you."

He paused, his tone now more respectful: "You're the tough guy who dared to storm the ICAC with just three people; you wouldn't stoop so low as to steal credit from me."

He Chu shrugged and smiled: "I really don't have that in mind."

Cheng Guobin's expression gradually softened, and his voice lowered: "Alan and I have worked together for decades. He is my boss and also my brother."

Their bond was deeper than that of blood relatives.

"Of course, there are frictions at work. We've argued and fought, but it's never about the person, only about the issue."

"But I never dreamed that one day he would end up like this."

He shook his head with a wry smile. "Car accident? You're kidding me!"

"Who would believe that a dump truck didn't even brake, but crashed straight into the driver's seat, embedding the person completely inside?"

"With such obvious traces at the scene, were the traffic officers blind or pretending to be blind?"

He Chu narrowed his eyes, his tone turning colder: "The traffic department really can't see the problem?" "I don't believe it."

Cheng Guobin's heart skipped a beat: "You also feel something's not right?"

He Chu said solemnly, "Inspector Luo is one of our own. We will immediately launch an internal investigation after the incident."

"Let me tell you something—the initial report from the traffic unit stated it was a case of intentional ramming resulting in death."

"But the final version that was submitted was tampered with."

Cheng Guobin felt a chill run down his spine: "Changed it? And it got criticized by the higher-ups? How is that possible!"

He Chu said calmly, "That's just how it is."

Some changed the conclusion, while others let it pass.

Cheng Guobin frowned: "Who exactly is pulling the strings behind the scenes?"

He Chu looked at him and said, "You're in Wong Tai Sin, so you might not have caught a whiff of some trends yet."

"General Manager Huang sent me here to dispel these mysteries."

Cheng Guobin stared directly at him, then suddenly lowered his voice: "Inspector He—do you already know who did it?"

He Chu nodded slightly: "The target knows what's going on, but the evidence is insufficient."

"As you know, for those of us who make a living this way, the most important thing is solid evidence."

Without solid evidence, taking action rashly will not only fail to arrest anyone, but may also lead to being falsely accused.

"That's troublesome."

Cheng Guobin gasped, his voice trembling: "Even someone like you from headquarters has to proceed with extreme caution?"

He Chu didn't dodge the question: "Not to mention me, even President Huang is being careful."

Cheng Guobin was suddenly stunned. A name flashed through his mind like lightning, and he blurted out, "The Political Department?!"

He Chu didn't reply, but just glanced at him quietly, her eyes full of meaning.

A moment later, he stood up, his tone calm but firm: "I've said everything I needed to say."

Next, I hope you will cooperate.

"This is not a discussion, it's General Huang's decision."

Cheng Guobin slowly shook his head: "I am aware of the risks involved."

"My desire to seek justice for Allen is no less than anyone else's."

"Even without General Huang's instructions, I would still do as he says."

"Officer Ho, you're a pillar of our police force, I trust you." Ho Chu sighed softly. "There's one more thing I must tell you now." Cheng Guobin was slightly taken aback. "What is it?"

He Chu asked calmly, "He Jiaju is the person you planted in Xinliansheng, isn't he?"

Cheng Guobin was genuinely shocked this time: "How did you know?"

He Chu explained, "Don't forget, the boss recently asked us to compile all the intelligence on the undercover agents." Cheng Guobin's brows remained furrowed: "But that's a last resort, not something to be used in an emergency—"

He Chu interrupted him: "Now is the most urgent moment."

"Inspector Luo Zonglun got into trouble while making contact with an inside source."

"And our inside man is inside Xinliansheng."

Cheng Guobin looked up abruptly: "What?"

He Chu said in a low voice, "This person is no ordinary person; he is a core senior executive of Xinliansheng."

"Although Ho Ka-kui, whom you arranged, is a top-notch right-hand man, he is still a step away from being a true leader."

Cheng Guobin was completely stunned: "Who was the person Alan sent in back then?"

He Chu uttered two words calmly: "Luo Zhiming".

The air seemed to freeze for a moment.

Luo Zhiming? How could that be?

He actually served three years in prison!

The documents are written clearly and the evidence is irrefutable.

Cheng Guobin felt a surge of emotions, a mix of feelings.

A policeman willingly takes the blame and goes to jail for three years for the sake of his mission—this sacrifice is too heavy for anyone to bear.

Because of this past, who would still believe he's a police officer? Who wouldn't think of him as a true member of the underworld?

After a long while, Cheng Guobin finally found his voice: "You mean—"

He Chu shrugged: "From now on, He Jiaju will no longer be under your direct command; I will be his superior."

"This is General Huang's intention."

"By the way, I'm also Luo Zhiming's contact person now."

Cheng Guobin gave a wry smile: "This arrangement is indeed clever."

He Chu was slightly surprised: "I thought you would object."

Cheng Guobin waved his hand: "Alan is my brother, and I want to get justice for him more than anyone else."

"You have more information than I do, and you understand the situation better."

"Take the route that best leads to your goal."

He Chu extended his hand: "Thank you for your support, Inspector Cheng."

Cheng Guobin asked, "What do I need to do on my end?"

He Chu smiled and said, "Nothing needs to change. Just continue as usual."

"Just do whatever you want."

"Just be careful of the people in the political department."

Cheng Guobin's heart skipped a beat: "Is Alan's matter related to the Political Department?"

He Chu lowered his voice: "Once I get the evidence, I'll tell you everything."

"But now, there are some things I cannot say."

Cheng Guobin stood there, stunned, his eyes unfocused, his thoughts in turmoil.

On the other side, He Jiaju asked with a smile as they walked, "Brother Luo, where are we going?"

He appeared relaxed on the surface, but inside he was filled with anxiety. He followed Suanbao, who had a good personal relationship with Luo Zhiming, and as his underling, he often interacted with him.

But Luo Zhiming was different; he was one of the "Five Tigers" of Xinliansheng, belonging to the group that truly held power.

His status in the club was extraordinary; even Suan Bao had to give him some respect.

He Jiaju certainly wanted to get closer to Cheng Guobin—after all, he was Cheng Guobin's spy.

But the more I got to know them, the heavier the pressure felt.

Before he personally entered this circle, he thought that the so-called "Five Tigers" were just famous names.

When it's your turn to venture out on your own, you'll realize that the world is never that simple.

Living a life of constant danger, one wrong step could lead to utter ruin.

With Cheng Guobin's extensive efforts, he managed to gain a foothold under Suan Bao's command.

Want to climb higher? Unless you wait for the old folks to retire, or — take the risk of overturning the table.

But none of the five tigers were easy to deal with.

He couldn't beat Ah Tian, ​​he couldn't defeat Huihuang, and he was no match for Luo Zhiming at all!

Their skills and aura were something that ordinary people couldn't handle.

How can you not be afraid of someone like that?

Luo Zhiming glanced at him, smiled and shook his head: "Don't be nervous, come sit at my place, I have something serious to talk to you about."

He Jiaju quickly cupped his hands and said, "Brother Luo, you're too kind to me."

He shut his mouth and quietly followed beside Luo Zhiming.

This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and Ho Ka-kui knew it very well.

As Lin Yaochang, the head of Xinliansheng, gets older, he has already shown signs of retiring.

The next leader will most likely be chosen from among Lin Yaochang's sworn brothers, also known in the underworld as the "Four Tigers".

The man in front of them, Luo Zhiming, was highly respected in the gang. Although he held no real power or official position, no one dared to underestimate him.

If he were to actually run for office, his chances of winning would be almost a certainty.

He Jiaju had that much insight.

Once Luo Zhiming steps forward, Suanbao's chances of becoming the boss are completely over; but if Luo Zhiming doesn't fight for it, Suanbao might still have a chance to take over.

What is he lurking here for?

Isn't it all just to get evidence of Xinliansheng's crimes and get away as soon as possible?

He had long been fed up with this undercover life.

He Jiaju walked lightly, following Luo Zhiming back to his residence.

As soon as he reached the door, his pupils suddenly contracted: "Brother Luo, you didn't lock the door when you left?"

Luo Zhiming shrugged: "Some doors are the same whether they're locked or not."

Those who are meant to enter cannot be stopped.

Ho Ka-kui felt a chill run down his spine: "Someone dares to break into your house?"

Luo Zhiming waved his hand: "Don't be nervous, it's alright."

After saying that, he pushed open the door and entered.

Ho Ka-kui gritted his teeth and followed—was it an accident? Or a trap set by Lok Chi-ming?

He had to go in, otherwise it would only arouse suspicion.

The sight inside the house startled him: an incredibly handsome man was sitting in the living room drinking tea, looking completely at ease, as if this were his own living room.

A flash of inspiration struck Ho Ka-kui—this face was so familiar!

A sudden shock struck his mind: My God, isn't this Inspector He who killed Ji Zhengxiong back then?!

The police actually showed up at Luo Zhiming's house?!

He Jiaju's mind was in complete chaos.

Luo Zhiming sighed helplessly, "Ah Chu, can we meet somewhere else? If the people from Xinliansheng find out, we're all finished!"

This sentence was like ice water being poured over my head.

He Jiaju instantly came to his senses—wait, I'm not a member of Xinliansheng?

He suddenly realized that the relationship between Luo Zhiming and this Inspector He was definitely not ordinary.

It can't even be described as "familiar" anymore.

He Chu said calmly, "This is the safest place."

"If I didn't invite you here for tea, I would have to invite you to the police station."

"Summoning one person alone won't attract attention; but if both are summoned together, won't Xinliansheng immediately become suspicious?"

He Jiaju stared blankly at He Chu, a ridiculous thought popping into his mind.

But the idea was too bizarre for him to believe.

He Chu chuckled: "Alright, don't you know my abilities? Don't worry, no one will notice."

He waved his hand: "What are you standing there for? Sit down and let's talk."

Ho Ka-kui mechanically sat down, his mind like a stuck gear—what should he do now? Pretend to know her? Or pretend not to know her?

He Chu said seriously, "Let me formally introduce you."

"Luo Zhiming, an undercover agent planted by Inspector Luo Zonglun in Xinliansheng."

"He Jiaju is an informant sent by Inspector Cheng Guobin."

"As for me, He Chu, you've all met me before."

He Jiaju instinctively opened his mouth wide: "Brother Luo—is he also an undercover agent?"

He Chu nodded: "That's right."

"He was personally assigned by the late Inspector Luo Zonglun."

What happened before was understandable; there's no need to dwell on it.

"From now on, you two better not fight amongst yourselves."

Luo Zhiming smiled and said, "I've always been a loner at Xinliansheng, so I'm unlikely to fight against myself."

He Jiaju was completely stunned.

Is Brother Luo really a member of the police?

So what's the point of me keeping an eye on him all these days?

Something's not right. Could it be that they're all working together to frame me?

He Chu looked at He Jiaju: "Chief He, from today onwards, your direct superior is no longer Cheng Guobin, but me."

"From now on, you two will be under my command."

Ho Ka-kui smiled wryly: "I need to confirm with Inspector Cheng."

He Chu simply took out his phone: "The number is in my contacts, call it now."

"After I finish this, I still have tasks to complete."

At this point, Ho Ka-kui believed it completely.

But he still dialed the number.

After hanging up, he stood up solemnly: "Inspector Ho, Sergeant Ho Ka-kui reporting for duty."

He Chu waved his hand: "Don't stand on ceremony at home."

"7

"The most important thing when you're out there is to protect yourself; you don't need to worry about anything else," Luo Zhiming said calmly, patting He Jiaju on the shoulder.

"Ah Chu isn't one for formalities, so don't be so serious."

Ho Ka-kui gave a wry smile: "This situation can change so easily, how can I really relax?" He then said seriously, "Ho Sir, what are your plans? Just tell me."

He Chu's voice was not loud, but every word was clear: "What I want you to do is actually very simple."

"The first and most important thing is to stay alive."

"Our own brothers' lives are far more precious than those shorty bastards'."

"Even if they all die, you must not be harmed."

"Secondly, things aren't that complicated."

"You don't need to investigate this or that, just do your job."

"Xinliansheng is about to turn the world upside down."

Luo Zhiming and He Jiaju were both taken aback, their eyes widening: "Is this going to cause chaos?"

He Chu was slightly surprised: "You didn't notice at all?"

The two looked at each other and shook their heads in unison.

How could I possibly think things would get chaotic? Ho Ka-kui couldn't help but ask, "Ho Sir, have you heard something about this?"

He Chu chuckled: "If I knew the inside story, would I have kept it from you?"

Luo Zhiming couldn't hold back any longer: "Achu, what exactly happened?"

He Chu said frankly, "Have you forgotten?"

"Lin Yaochang is retiring, so Xinliansheng needs to choose a new leader."

The two remained silent.

I'd already heard about this.

Ho Ka-kui frowned: "But this shouldn't warrant internal strife, should it?"

He Chu smiled and said, "You guys don't think so?"

"In my eyes, there's no way to avoid this mess."

"With Lin Yaochang gone and a new person taking over, the whole thing will collapse in less than three months."

The two of them immediately felt a chill run down their spines.

Ho Ka-kui quickly pressed, "Ho Sir, how did you figure that out?"

He Chu glanced at him indifferently: "Don't call me He Sir outside, call me Chu, or Brother Chu, it's fine either way."

He Jiaju immediately changed his address: "Brother Chu".

He Chu said slowly, "This matter is not difficult to resolve."

"Let me ask you something first—"

What kind of person is Lin Yaochang?

Luo Zhiming and He Jiaju were speechless for a moment, then lowered their heads to think.

Luo Zhiming said, "Brother Chang has done a lot of dirty work, but to be fair, he is loyal, values ​​his brothers, and never mistreats his subordinates."

He Jiaju nodded in agreement: "Brother Luo is right."

He Chu then asked, "Xinliansheng started out selling flour. What does Lin Yaochang think of this business?"

Ho Ka-kui replied, "He mentioned it several times, saying he wanted to cut the pink thread."

"I even argued with Ah Tian about it, and we almost fell out."

He Chu nodded slightly: "Therefore, the rise of the new alliance will inevitably lead to chaos."

The two looked at each other again, unable to understand for a moment.

He Chu slowly explained, "Lin Yaochang values ​​loyalty and righteousness, so the people he chooses are naturally from the same path."

"So who will succeed him?"

He Jiaju pointed at Luo Zhiming: "Brother Luo."

He said earnestly, "If Brother Luo comes out of retirement, no one will dare to disobey."

Even if you're not convinced, you have to keep it to yourself.

"Back then, Brother Luo took the blame for Brother Chang and served three years in prison. Who in Xinliansheng didn't respect him?"

He Chu waved his hand: "If it really is A Luo who takes over, things won't get chaotic."

The implication is clear—Luo Zhiming will not run for office.

Luo Zhiming interjected, "Brother Chang did indeed approach me and asked me to take over the leadership position."

"I turned it down."

He never mentioned it again.

He Jiaju was shocked: "Brother Luo! How could you refuse such a good opportunity?"

"If you become the leader, will we still need to sneak around here?"

"Rosters, ledgers, and locations—all readily available. How easy is it to investigate?"

He Chu gently shook his head: "A Luo did the right thing; it was right not to run for office."

He Jiaju looked at him in disbelief: "Brother Chu!"

He Chu's expression was solemn: "Jiaju, you remember this: you're in the martial arts world now, and the most important thing is to stay alive."

"Those short guys don't care about right or wrong, they leave no room for compromise."

"Once your identity is exposed, the consequences will be unimaginable."

He Jiaju frowned: "But how does this conflict with Brother Luo becoming the leader?"

He knew perfectly well that he had opposed Lok Chi Ming's candidacy earlier because he was afraid that his identity would be exposed and cause a major disaster.

But things are different now—Luo Zhiming's true identity has been revealed; he is a member of the police force.

Now is the best time to push for Lo Chi Ming's rise to power.

Once he takes the top position, the entire New Union Society will be under the complete control of the police force, which can uproot it cleanly and efficiently without making a sound.

Luo Zhiming didn't understand why He Chu would block such a good opportunity.