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

Chapter 54 The Fund Warms the Widow

"Besides, use your brain. Who would use billions to frame a mere investigation director?"

"Isn't this ridiculous?"

"Are you that valuable?"

Lu Zhilian was stunned for a long time, feeling suffocated, but still replied in a low voice, "It's not worth it."

He Chu's tone softened as he changed his tone: "But it was worth it now."

"That money is a legitimate return on investment; it's not just you who gets a share, others get a share too."

"However, the funds for your ICAC are reported by you. How to allocate them and what rules to follow are up to you."

"Don't make any mistakes, don't let people laugh at us for being unreliable."

Upon hearing this, Lu Zhilian's face immediately lit up: "That's right!"

"I'm a multi-millionaire now."

"If anyone ever asks me 'How's it going?' again, I'll just shove a check in their face."

He said sincerely, "Brother Chu, thank you so much."

He Chu was still angry: "Do you people only believe things when you see money?"

"I just want to quietly finish reading a case file today."

"Can I have some peace and quiet?"

Lu Zhilian immediately cooperated obediently: "Brother Chu, please take your time looking at it. I won't disturb you."

"Next time something like this happens, be sure to think of me."

He Chu laughed: "Don't you think you have too much money now?"

Lu Zhilian said solemnly, "Money earned through honest means is never too much; money earned through crooked means is never worth a penny."

He Chu gave a thumbs up: "You have principles. I think you can make it to the chief investigation director."

Lu Zhilian grinned: "I'll treat you to coffee another day."

He Chu spat out, "I don't like that stuff. You'll have to treat me to tea next time."

Lu Zhilian then hung up the phone.

He Chu shook his head, smiled wryly, and muttered to himself, "What a chaotic day."

He simply tossed the case file aside and lit a cigarette.

I know in my heart that there won't be any peace and quiet today.

Not long after, there was a knock on the door, and Lu Qichang entered.

He Chu casually tossed him a Marlboro: "Brother Chang, why aren't you at home preparing for your exams? What are you doing here?"

Lu Qichang looked at him with a complicated expression: "Why bother with the exam?"

"This morning, a bank financial advisor called and said that my account met the requirements and I had become their valued customer. They insisted that I subscribe to the financial products they recommended."

"I was puzzled at the time."

"The numbers they reported almost paralyzed me, and even my wife nearly fainted."

He Chu was taken aback: "You haven't mentioned our foundation to your wife?"

Lu Qichang smiled and said, "How could I hide it?"

"She was overjoyed when she found out, and said she would definitely invite you over after we bought our new house." She then added, "Back when I first started working, Hong Kong Island property prices weren't this outrageous."

"As long as you work diligently for eleven years, even an ordinary person can buy a house."

"I've been doing this for over a decade now, and a house is still out of reach."

"If it weren't for your help last time, I really don't know if I would have been able to have a home in this life."

"You have no idea how happy I am."

"She goes to look at houses whenever she has free time; she's probably visited every single property in the city."

He Chu shrugged: "I can understand how my sister-in-law feels."

"This is fine."

"What's the point of all this working so hard?"

"On one hand, it's about upholding the bottom line of this city, and on the other hand, it's about protecting our own lives."

"Are they expecting to spend their entire lives holed up in the police quarters?"

Lu Qichang nodded seriously: "Indeed, many of my colleagues never moved out in their entire lives."

He Chu asked curiously, "Since you know I have this ability, why are you still so flustered this time?"

Lu Qichang answered frankly, "I have too much money, so I'm not confident about it."

"I just came to confirm it in person so I can feel at ease."

"The main purpose is to put your sister-in-law at ease."

He Chu laughed heartily, "You understand me best!" He then added, "When you get back, you can mention to your sister-in-law that you should look towards Victoria Peak when buying a house."

"Buy a plot of land on the mountaintop, build two or three houses, and even if you don't do any business in the future, you'll have a reliable way out."

"When you're really desperate, you can just sell it and make dozens of times your money in no time."

Lu Qichang shook his head with a wry smile: "How could I possibly raise this money?! Wait a minute?!"

He was suddenly stunned and almost forgot that the number in his bank account was already in the hundreds of millions!

A surge of warmth filled my heart, and I instantly felt invigorated. "Great!"

"I'll get on it right now!"

As he spoke, he couldn't even sit still and immediately stood up, ready to rush outside.

He Chu was taken aback. "Brother Chang, isn't this a bit too hasty?"

Lu Qichang grinned and said, "It's all thanks to you that I had the opportunity to live in a decent house."

"The villa on Victoria Peak, that's the place I've dreamed of since I was a child."

"Ah Chu, I'm handing over Group C to you from now on. I'm bursting with enthusiasm!"

"Work hard and don't give me attitude!"

He practically shouted the last two sentences, and everyone in the office could hear them clearly.

He Chu smiled and patted his shoulder, "Brother Chang, thank you for bringing me into the Major Crimes Unit back then."

"We avoided taking three whole years of detours."

Lu Qichang said earnestly, "I will remember this kindness for the rest of my life."

The two looked at each other and smiled, then shook hands firmly.

They both knew that this was the last time Lu Qichang would step into this office as the head of Group C.

Soon, He Chu will officially take over the team.

Not only did the two of them understand, but the entire group was aware that this day was coming.

Lu Qichang has always known how to conduct himself properly. His return this time was simply to personally hand over the scepter and let everyone see the handover process, which was reasonable and logical.

Just after seeing Lu Qichang off, Yang Jinrong walked over quickly with the phone in his hand: "Brother Chu, Brother Yi is calling."

Luo Ji, Abang, and Chen Yongren immediately stood up from their seats.

He Chu was slightly taken aback: "Brother Yi is looking for me?"

Yang Jinrong handed over the receiver, and a steady voice came from the other end: "Officer He Chu, given your consistently outstanding performance, numerous meritorious deeds, and exceptional abilities..."

"The Police Commission has decided to appoint you as a Senior Inspector."

"This is a special case, and the examination process is waived."

"Effective immediately. Chief Superintendent Wong Bing Yiu will personally replace your shoulder insignia."

"Keep up the good work, I have high hopes for you."

He Chu straightened his back and replied loudly, "Thank you, sir!"

Everyone immediately crowded around, and Abang couldn't wait to ask, "Brother Chu, what did Brother Yi say?"

He Chu shrugged and smiled: "I got promoted to senior inspector. No exam required, it was approved directly!"

"Team C leader, it's mine now."

The crowd was stunned for a moment, then burst into cheers.

Abang slammed his fist on the table excitedly: "This is great news! Brother Chu must treat us to a meal today!"

He Chu readily nodded: "No problem, I'll treat you tonight."

"Let's invite General Manager Huang, Senior Sir, and Inspector Yuan from Team B. Let's have a good time." He paused, then added, "Ah Bang, and Uncle Tian and the others too."

Abang immediately agreed: "I'll arrange it right away."

He Chu clapped his hands: "This is something to be happy about, but we can't let our guard down on the cases we're working on."

Especially in times like these, it's crucial to stay calm and avoid any mishaps.

Everyone responded in unison, "Yessir!"

Everyone was naturally happy.

There are limited positions in the police force. If the bosses don't move up, it's incredibly difficult for those below them to get promoted.

Unless you are transferred to another department, there are no vacancies at all.

He Chu turned to Yang Jinrong: "Arong, come with me."

Without saying a word, Yang Jinrong put down his work and followed.

"Brother Chu, where are we going?"

He Chu lowered his voice: "Go and see Inspector Luo Zonglun's wife."

Yang Jinrong's expression immediately turned solemn.

The two went straight to the police dormitory.

Luo Zonglun's wife, Zhang Xuan, is also a police officer. She used to work in the Ministry of Justice, but has now been transferred to the Ministry of the Interior.

These two departments have never been very popular among frontline detectives.

Upon seeing the two men arrive, Zhang Xuan was somewhat surprised: "What brings you two officers here?"

He Chu stated frankly: "I am He Chu, who is in charge of investigating Luo Sir's case. This is my partner Yang Jinrong. We are from the Major Crimes Unit of the West Kowloon Headquarters."

Zhang Xuan invited them inside, her tone tinged with doubt: "Zong Lun's matter, wasn't it said—it was a car accident?"

He Chu looked directly into her eyes: "It was murder."

"The murderer has been caught, and we have also identified the mastermind behind it."

"You know that person too."

Zhang Xuan's hand trembled slightly: "Are they from the Political Department?"

He Chu nodded slowly: "Yes."

"It was Superintendent Richard from the Criminal Investigation Department who hired someone to kill Inspector Law."

With a glimmer of hope in her eyes, Zhang Xuan asked softly, "Will he be brought to justice?"

He Chu slowly shook his head: "I'm sorry, not right now."

A bitter smile appeared on her lips: "It's still the same as before."

"Richard is a foreigner after all."

He Chu corrected, "It's not that we can't catch him, but that he's connected to a huge network."

He's a small fry; messing with him would only alert the big shots behind him.

He paused, then said firmly, "I promise you, I will give Inspector Luo an explanation within three months."

Zhang Xuan sighed softly: "I am already very grateful for Mr. He's kindness."

2

"It's easy to arrest someone like Richard, but difficult to convict him."

"Even Commissioner Lo of the Independent Commission Against Corruption investigated for so long, but in the end, he came away empty-handed."

Yang Jinrong adjusted his glasses, his voice calm yet meaningful: "Since you know about Commissioner Luo's affairs, do you know who personally took him away back then?"

Zhang Xuan was stunned. "Could it be—"

Yang Jinrong nodded: "It's our Brother Chu who led the team."

Zhang Xuan's expression changed instantly, and her eyes lit up: "Is there really a chance to clear Zong Lun's name?"

He Chu looked at her, his tone steady: "Trust me, the truth will come out." Then he changed the subject, "There's actually something else I wanted to tell you today."

Zhang Xuan quickly replied, "Please speak, I'm listening."

He Chu slowly said, "Before Superintendent Luo Zonglun passed away, he was investigating a case."

"He planted an undercover agent within the target organization."

"Just in case, he secretly bought an insurance policy for that colleague, as a backup plan."

"That colleague has always remembered this kindness."

"Later, when I took over the case, he came under my command. He told me about this and said that if there was an opportunity in the future, he hoped to help me out."

Zhang Xuan waved her hand: "No need, I appreciate his kindness."

"I have a job, and my child will be graduating soon, so there's not much to worry about at home."

He Chu nodded and continued, "A few days ago, that colleague encountered a good investment project."

"He used the money that Superintendent Lo used to buy him insurance to invest in a fund for you in Sir Lo's name."

"Check it out, it should arrive in your account today." He stood up as he said this. "It's getting late, we should head back."

"Sister-in-law, I'll come see you again next time."

Zhang Xuan hurriedly said, "We can't accept this money."

He Chu shook his head: "This money is to repay Superintendent Luo's favor. It's from that insurance payout from back then, and it doesn't touch any other accounts."

"If you look through Mr. Luo's previous expense records, you'll definitely find this expense."

Before leaving, He Chu added, "That fund has yielded good returns, and the amount is quite substantial. Don't panic, sister-in-law. Just check the bank statements to find out the source."

Zhang Xuan saw them off, stood at the door, and shook her head blankly.

It wasn't the first time that Superintendent Luo's former subordinates had come to see her, but this time was particularly different.

She felt that He Chu's behavior today was somewhat unusual.

Not long after, the phone rang.

The caller ID showed it was from Citibank.

"Hello Ms. Zhang Xuan, I am your investment advisor."

Your current account balance has reached HK$50 million, which meets our VIP customer criteria.

"It's a shame to leave your funds idle for too long. We've prepared a personalized investment plan for you —"

Zhang Xuan abruptly interrupted, "Wait! How much money do you think I have in my account?"

"51.3 million Hong Kong dollars."

Her heart suddenly raced: "Who deposited this money?"

"This is the dividend income from your fund."

Zhang Xuan immediately responded, "Since there's such a reliable channel, I won't consider other organizations. Thank you."

After hanging up the phone, she slumped onto the sofa, her hands trembling slightly.

Only at this moment did she truly understand He Chu's purpose in coming here.

They came for only two purposes:

Firstly, it's to let her know that no one has ever forgotten Luo Zonglun's case.

More importantly, he personally handed the money to her so that she could live in peace.

A fund dividend of HK$50 million!

Thinking of this, Zhang Xuan suddenly covered her face, and the grievances, longing, and helplessness that she had suppressed for many years burst forth instantly, and tears welled up uncontrollably.

On the way back, He Chu remained silent the entire time.

Yang Jinrong turned his head to look at him and suddenly said, "Brother Chu, I have always admired you."

He Chu laughed: "Admire me?"

"Yes," Yang Jinrong said earnestly, "I've admired you since our student days."

Back then, everyone was young and arrogant, thinking they were invincible.

"What's this about being number one in the heavens and number two in the earth? I'm third."

Everyone in your class is capable, but you always see further than others.

He Chu listened, then shook his head with a smile: "If you don't act wild for a few days when you're young, are you going to wait until you're old to pretend to be a teenager?"

"How should I say it?"

Is it adorably innocent, or just old age making one still indecent?

Yang Jinrong said sincerely, "Back in school, I didn't respect anyone except you."

"Other classmates, like Aren, Akai, and Alu, may be better than me in some ways, but I always have something that I can surpass them in."

"But when it comes to you, I'm completely left behind."

"I studied desperately and practiced late into the night, but I could never catch up with you."

He Chu smiled and said, "You flatter me too much."

"In my eyes, you were one of the best in your class back then."

"Don't always portray yourself as so pathetic."

Yang Jinrong was taken aback, then his eyes lit up: "Brother Chu, do you really think that way about me?"

He Chu glanced at him helplessly: "You don't need to be so surprised."

I'm telling you the truth, you really are amazing.

"Take Ah Ren for example, he's quick-witted and knows how to conceal his talents, that's for sure."

"But in terms of composure, you are more steady than him; in terms of thoroughness, you are more meticulous; and in terms of experience in handling affairs, he is far inferior to you."

"All things considered, apart from me, you would definitely rank in the top three in our year."

"If those brothers hadn't gone undercover back then, their achievements might not have been inferior to ours."

Yang Jinrong nodded gently: "Indeed, different choices lead to different destinies."

"I've known you for a long time, and I'm happy to work by your side. Even if I'm just a little insect clinging to the tail of your magnificent horse, I can still make a name for myself."

He Chu scoffed, "A winged bug? Is that so cool?"

Yang Jinrong burst into laughter.

Honestly, he is quite handsome.

The students in that year were all tall and handsome.

He Chu goes without saying, but Yang Jinrong, Chen Yongren, Zhuo Kai, Xu Fei, Wang Zhicheng—aren't they all people who can turn heads and take a second look when they walk down the street?