After ten years undercover, I'm giving up.

Chapter 21 The Hong Kong Island Police Force is About to Change

"My God, it's Wu Shaoxiong!"

"Isn't that Superintendent Wu who held the press conference a couple of days ago? He even described Ma Zhichao as a heinous criminal, offering a million-dollar reward for his capture!"

"They appear righteous and awe-inspiring on the surface, but secretly resort to such underhanded tactics?"

"Isn't this just using one of our own people as scapegoats and taking credit for others' work?"

"It's so dark!"

Many citizens became increasingly angry as they listened, their anger rising within them.

Of course, a large number of people's gossip spirit was ignited on the spot, and they all picked up the phone to notify their relatives and friends.

"Hey, Ah-you, turn on ATV! There's some super big news, holy crap, it's outrageously exciting!"

"Xia, forget your food, hurry up and watch Asia Channel, the news has taken a turn!"

"Don't watch TVB yet, switch to ATV immediately!"

"Stop sleeping! Get up and watch the juicy gossip! ATV's in deep trouble this time!"

At that moment, countless families on Hong Kong Island were glued to their television screens while frantically making phone calls to acquaintances.

Countless viewers turned on their televisions and switched to ATV.

People who were watching TVB's evening news started switching channels one after another.

ATV's ratings skyrocketed like a rocket.

As for TVB's ratings, they plummeted like a water bag that had been pierced with a knife, almost reaching rock bottom.

Just as Hong Kong audiences were still reeling from the first recording, ATV hosts dropped a second bombshell.

"According to Mr. Ma Zhichao's interview with this station, less than 20 minutes after Chen Yongren was shot dead by the police, Superintendent Wu Shaoxiong took the initiative to contact him and invited him to meet at an unfinished building under the pretext of discussing the reinstatement of his police officer status."

"However, when Mr. Ma Zhichao arrived nearby, he found that a large number of police officers had already been lying in ambush at the scene. If he had not noticed the abnormality in time and escaped quickly, he would probably have lost his life at the scene that night."

"Next, we will play another recording provided by Mr. Ma Zhichao."

"Hey, Inspector Wu? When are you going to restore my identity? Right now, only you know I'm an undercover agent."

"Meet? Sure, I happen to have something important to discuss with you."

"Thirty minutes later, at No. 36 Changxing Street. There's an unfinished building there; wait for me there."

"Okay, no problem."

Recording has ended.

The entire city of Hong Kong was once again in uproar.

This time, the citizens' anger almost completely exploded.

"Is this Wu Shaoxiong even human?"

"They actually tricked an undercover agent into setting up an ambush? They'd actually do something like that?"

"Is this the police force that protects citizens?"

"Absolutely outrageous!"

"Even I, a gangster, felt like a law-abiding citizen after hearing this!"

"Even someone like me who's been through thick and thin can't help but feel sorry for Ma Zhichao. He's just too pitiful."

"Being an undercover agent never ends well!"

"This water is way too deep!"

"Wait, something really scary just occurred to me... Could Chen Yongren have been an undercover agent too? And then Wu Shaoxiong killed him to take the blame?"

Then, the television screen began broadcasting exclusive interview clips with Ma Zhichao.

Ten years of undercover experience.

Street brawl.

The police searched the premises.

He was taken to the police station.

My girlfriend left me.

One by one, fragmented and oppressive memories were recounted by the man in front of the camera, his hair disheveled, his eyes red-rimmed, and his face haggard.

His exhausted and almost broken appearance immediately touched the hearts of many viewers.

"That's terrible."

"The police force must give him an explanation!"

"Ma Zhichao, we really misunderstood him before. I even cursed him so horribly a few days ago, and now that I think about it, I really feel sorry for him."

"I even gave a street interview saying that this kind of person should be shot. Now I formally apologize to Mr. Ma Zhichao."

The harsher the criticism was before, the deeper the guilt felt in many people's hearts at this moment.

In just one night, Ma Zhichao's image in the eyes of Hong Kong Island citizens began to undergo a dramatic reversal.

At the end of the interview, Ma Zhichao looked at the camera and said in a hoarse voice:

"I know that there are still many accomplices in Hong Kong Island who are still lurking in various triads and criminal groups."

"I want to remind everyone who is still working undercover to think carefully."

"There's really no good outcome to going undercover."

"You must be on guard every day to prevent your identities from being exposed, as you could be killed or silenced at any time."

"What's even more terrifying is that sometimes what harms you isn't necessarily your enemy, but rather those so-called 'own people' behind your back."

"I haven't been sleeping well lately, and sometimes I even feel like I can't hold on any longer..."

……

In this twenty-minute news segment.

Those who watched ATV were not just ordinary citizens, gangsters, and members of various criminal groups.

There was also a special group of people who were watching television.

Police undercover.

As Ma Zhichao said, Hong Kong Island has numerous triads and various criminal organizations deeply entrenched, so the police naturally send out quite a few undercover agents.

When this news was broadcast tonight, almost all the undercover agents lurking in the shadows felt a sense of sorrow, a feeling of shared vulnerability.

The anger in my heart could no longer be suppressed.

One of them was Cao Dahua, who was lurking in Sheng Yuqiang Middle School.

Cao Dahua.

His public persona is that of a street thug.

But his true identity is that of a police undercover agent whose situation couldn't be worse.

His old friends were either undercover agents or informants.

In the end, one by one they all lost their lives.

His home was already filled with a large number of memorial tablets.

There were more than a dozen memorial tablets lined up there, creating an eerie atmosphere that sent chills down your spine.

Even Cao Dahua himself was unsure whether he would be hacked to death one day because his identity was exposed.

So he simply prepared a memorial tablet for himself in advance.

When he saw the news about Ma Zhichao, he was instantly filled with rage.

Betrayed by his boss.

He was thrown out by his own people to take the blame.

This kind of thing almost precisely hits the spot in every undercover agent's heart that they fear most.

Especially when Ma Zhichao said, "Being an undercover agent has no good ending. You live in constant fear and anxiety, and you might even be used as a scapegoat by your own people," Cao Dahua almost broke down on the spot.

Isn't that talking about him?

How many years has he been an undercover agent?

From a spirited and handsome young man back then, he has transformed into the disheveled and overweight middle-aged man he is today.

Perhaps what Ma Zhichao is going through today will be the fate that Cao Dahua will face tomorrow!

At this moment, Cao Dahua completely lost his composure.

The idea of resigning began to grow wildly in his mind.

night.

After returning home, he immediately dialed his superior's number.

As soon as the call connected, Huang Bingyao's expectant voice came from the other end.

"Ada, is there any new information about the arms smuggling ring?"

"Brother Yao, I'm calling to tell you something."

Cao Dahua took a deep breath and roared, "I want to resign!"

"I'm quitting this undercover job!"

Huang Bingyao: "..."

There was silence for a few seconds on the other end of the phone.

Then, Wong Ping-yiu slowly asked, "Did you also see that news report on ATV tonight?"

"Yes, I watched it!"

Cao Dahua seemed to have finally found an outlet, and his anger exploded.

"Look at Ma Zhichao, what are the benefits of being an undercover agent?"

"I'm even afraid to tell people I'm a police officer now!"

"I don't dare to get married, and my girlfriend has left me."

"I'm over forty years old, and I'm still living alone!"

"Every day I'm terrified of being discovered, dragged into an alley, and hacked to death!"

"And I not only have to guard against those scoundrels outside, but also against being betrayed by my own people!"

"I don't want to live like this for another single day!"

Huang Bingyao listened quietly to his tirade.

The two have known each other for over twenty years, and their relationship has long surpassed that of ordinary superiors and subordinates.

So he didn't interrupt the scolding.

Cao Dahua cursed for a full twenty minutes before he finally caught his breath.

Huang Bingyao then wiped away non-existent drool from his face and slowly said, "Ada, I heard that some new goods have recently arrived on Portland Street. They're all white and stylish."

"How about this, I'll treat you tonight."

Cao Dahua: "..."

The next second, he angrily burst out, "You pig-headed idiot! Can you stop doing this every time?"

"I'm going to get down to business now!"

"I want to resign!"

"Can you please be serious for once?"

Huang Bingyao countered, "So, are you going or not? Shall we go to Portland Street tonight?"

Cao Dahua was both angry and frustrated, but finally gritted his teeth and cursed, "Go! Of course I'll go!"

"I'll take on two of you!"

May you die poor, you worthless bastard!

Huang Bingyao chuckled: "Two? Can you handle it? Last time you came out in ten minutes."

Cao Dahua instantly flew into a rage: "Get out!"