Hong Kong variety show: Starting from Cold War 1994

Wan Xihua, who had been leaning back in her chair, sat up straight again upon hearing the words "Ni family".

"Why the Ni family? There are more than just them in Tsim Sha Tsui. After Ni Kun died, his son Ni Yongxiao took over. On the surface, he was quite well-behaved and didn't cause any major trouble."

Shen Shaofeng was prepared: "Madam, I chose the Ni family based on the following three points."

"First, Tsim Sha Tsui is the core of the Yau Tsim Mong district, which has always been lucrative. Unlike the old triads such as Wo Luen Shing, Sun Kee, Hung Hing, and Tung Ying, whose influence is spread throughout Hong Kong Island, the Ni family has long been entrenched in this area, but only within this area. It is relatively easy to target them."

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"Secondly, I reviewed all the reports from the Organized Crime and Triad Bureau (OCTB) and the West Kowloon Anti-Triad Unit over the past six months regarding the Ni family and their associates, and I discovered a trend."

"After Ni Kun's death, the five leaders openly maintained frequent contact with Ni Yongxiao. But behind the scenes, their underhanded tactics, such as poaching customers, became even more frequent than when Ni Kun was alive."

"I have intelligence that there are some irreconcilable conflicts between Gandhi, Guohua, and Wenzheng that we can exploit."

Upon hearing this, Wan Xihua placed her hands on the table, her eyes becoming even sharper.

If Shen Shaofeng had watched the TV series "Iron Detective" in his previous life, he would know that his boss was finally getting serious at this moment—unfortunately, in the United States, only Hong Kong films are available on DVD.

"Shaofeng, the first two points are enough, but I'm very interested to hear your third reason."

Seeing that Wan Xihua was listening attentively, Shen Shaofeng continued:

"Madam, do you know how many people in mainland China would be executed for selling flour?"

Wan Xihua shook her head, unable to understand Shen Shaofeng's meaning.

Shen Shaofeng held up his right palm and made a "five" gesture: "50 grams. If it exceeds 50 grams, you might be going to see the King of Hell."

Wan Xihua was taken aback, her mouth slightly agape.

She was a policewoman who had fought her way up from the front lines, and she only ever focused on her own small jurisdiction, so she really didn't know anything about the situation in the mainland.

"So, thirdly, it's 1995 now, and in two years, the word 'Royal' will be removed from our police force."

"Based on my speculation, cracking down on noodle shops will become one of the key focuses of the entire police force's work going forward. The Ni family is a major demolition company in Tsim Sha Tsui; why can't we be one step ahead of them?"

"As long as we accumulate enough experience, manpower, and deterrence, after 97, our O-Division's anti-drug work will be comparable to the NB (Narcotics Bureau) in no time."

Who is Wan Xihua? She already knows Shen Shaofeng's unspoken message:

Madam, I know you want to make a name for yourself and climb the ranks, and so do I. The foreigners are only focused on making money right now, and Hong Kong is in a state of chaos. We should take this opportunity to establish an effective system to combat foreign influence. After the handover, our future will be bright.

"How do you want me to support you?" Wan Xihua asked directly, getting straight to the point; she was already tempted.

Shen Shaofeng didn't mince words: "Besides complete command of the B1-2 squad, I need the authority to mobilize resources outside the squad when necessary."

"I hope Madam can coordinate with the CIB to share with me their intelligence on the flow of funds and communication networks of the Ni family, as well as higher-level surveillance and tracking authorization for the core members and five leaders of the Ni family."

"If the operation enters a critical phase, we may need rapid support from Team C, or even the EU and PTU. I hope you can let us know in advance."

He paused at the end, then added, "Also, if other departments are also eyeing the Ni family, I want Madam to help me fend them off."

Wan Xihua did not respond immediately, her fingers tapping rhythmically on the table.

Some of Shen Shaofeng's requests clearly exceeded the authority of an inspector, and even she, as the deputy head of Group B, had to use personal connections to get them done.

I heard that this handsome guy has a good relationship with Lee Man-bun, the supervisor of the Organized Crime and Triad Bureau (OCTB). If he wants to do something, he can bypass me and report directly to his superiors.

Why didn't he do that?

Thinking of this, Wan Xihua finally smiled: "Shaofeng, you're very good. I'll say it again, I like brothers who follow the rules and can get things done."

"I will provide you with the support you need, and you must abide by the rules of the police force. But when necessary, we can loosen our grip appropriately."

"As long as you can get things done, I, Wan Xihua, will definitely support you."

Wan Xihua subtly changed the word "subordinates" to "brothers" from the previous sentence.

Shen Shaofeng saluted solemnly and said, "Thank you, Madam!"

Wan Xihua smiled and waved her hand: "Don't thank me yet. You need to give me a timeframe. How long will it take to deal with the Ni family?"

"Three months, give me three months, and I guarantee I'll nail Ni Yongxiao to the ground."

"Okay, come with me, I'll introduce you to the guys in B1-2."

……

Hearing the clicking of their boss Wan Xihua's high heels approaching, the members of B1-2 unconsciously straightened their posture.

Wan Xihua walked into the office area and tapped the whiteboard: "Everyone, this is Inspector Shen Shaofeng, your new commander. From now on, everyone must fully cooperate with Inspector Shen's work."

"Yes, Madam!" everyone responded in unison.

Almost everyone in Shen Shaofeng's field of vision was older than him.

"This is Wang Zhicong, Sergeant Wang." Wan Xihua pointed to a man in his early thirties with a square face. "Ah Cong used to be in the CID. He's skilled and experienced."

Wang Zhicong smiled broadly and saluted Shen Shaofeng: "Shen Sir, please take care of me in the future."

"This is Lin Yongtai, Sergeant Lin. He is reliable and his strength lies in intelligence analysis."

Lin Yongtai nodded politely: "Shen Sir."

In addition to the two main assistants, Wan Xihua also introduced Shen Shaofeng to the other team members, including Situ Wen'an, Ye Hui, and Peng Yingqi, the only female police officer in the team.

These people did not exist in the Hong Kong movie DVDs that Shen Shaofeng had watched in his previous life, and he was unaware of their personalities and abilities.

It's okay, we can observe him gradually as we get to know him better.

After Wan Xihua left, Shen Shaofeng clapped his hands: "Brothers and sisters, I'm new here, I know the rules."

"Yingqi, go downstairs to the restaurant and buy milk tea for the whole team for breakfast. Also, book a private room at a nearby restaurant for lunch later; it'll be on me."

Shen Shaofeng took out a few banknotes from his wallet and handed them to Zhu Yongqi.

"Thank you, Inspector Shen!"

"Thanks, boss!"

The crowd cheered; regardless of ability, a generous boss is always more popular than a stingy one.

After everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, Shen Shaofeng called a briefing session for everyone to gather together.

……

Shen Shaofeng straddled his desk and pulled the whiteboard in front of him:

"I want to know the latest power distribution of the various triads in Tsim Sha Tsui. Ah Cong, you go first."

Upon hearing this, Wang Zhizong picked up several folders from the table, looked through them for a while, and then said:

"Sir Shen, the competition in Tsim Sha Tsui has always been fierce. Currently, only a few triads can maintain their foothold here."

"First is Kam Chi-tai, the leader of Hung Hing's Tsim Sha Tsui Fit team, nicknamed 'Prince,' who is known as the most capable fighter in the entire Hung Hing. He mainly runs boxing gyms and has many henchmen under his command..."