Chapter 332 [332] Christmas Eve Shame, the word “Royal” has lost its prestige in Hong Kong Island

Peninsula Hotel.

“Mr. Lu.”

Luo Decheng greeted Lu Yaowen while looking at him.

The boy who was once blessed by the Luo family and able to survive has now grown to a height that even the Luo family can only look up to.

“Mr. Luo, please take a seat.”

Lu Yaowen smiled and nodded to Luo Decheng, then continued: “This is the first time we meet.”

Luo Decheng immediately understood what Lawrence Lu meant: “Yes, I should have come to visit Mr. Lu earlier.”

“Mr. Luo, I have always remembered the kindness of your Luo family in protecting me. In fact, I should go visit you.”

A smile appeared on Lu Yaowen’s face.

“Mr. Lu, you are too polite. To be honest, I just didn’t want my sister to be too sad, so I warned Huang Shitong. Mr. Lu, you don’t have to take it to heart.”

Luo Decheng knew very well that when a big shot said he owed you a favor, you’d better be more “generous” and not really think that you can hold others back by relying on this favor.

If you meet a big person with a broad mind, he might give you some benefits. But if you are a stranger, if you meet a big person with a not so broad mind…

“Mr. Luo, whether you did it intentionally or unintentionally, I, Lu Yaowen, will always remember the kindness of your Luo family.”

Lu Yaowen looked at Luo Decheng deeply and said this slowly.

At this moment, a hint of joy flashed in Luo Decheng’s eyes. Lu Yaowen’s words not only expressed gratitude to their Luo family, but also acceptance of their Luo family.

This is also the purpose of Luo Decheng’s visit to Lu Yaowen today. He can conclude that Lu Yaowen will definitely have a place in the power center of Hong Kong Island in the future.

“Mr. Lu, Peng Jiakang was caught off guard by you this time. Next, he will definitely weaken the power of ICAC and the police force as quickly as possible.”

After being “accepted” by Lu Yaowen, Luo Decheng quickly got into the role.

“The power of ICAC and the police force should indeed be weakened. It is better to weaken it in the hands of the Eagles than in the hands of us Chinese.”

Lu Yaowen didn’t care at all.

The police force and the ICAC, one is a strengthened version of the “Jinyiwei” and the other is the “Dongchang”. Even if the American people do not take action, the mainland will have to weaken these two departments after the return.

Then, without waiting for Luo Decheng to speak again, Lu Yaowen continued: “Mr. Luo, you have been removed from the position of Commissioner of the Independent Commission Against Corruption this time. Peng Jiakang will definitely compensate me. I guess you are very likely to serve as the Chief Legal Advisor of the Hong Kong Governor’s Office.”

“Mr. Lu, I think the same as you.”

Luo Decheng nodded slightly.

He is now the chairman of the Hong Kong Bar Association. There are only a handful of official positions in Hong Kong that match his status. Apart from the Commissioner of the Independent Commission Against Corruption, the only two positions that are worthy of him are the Secretary for Justice and the Chief Legal Counsel to the Governor’s Office.

“Mr. Luo, when you become the chief legal counsel, I hope you can…”

Lu Yaowen slowly told us about one of his plans.

“…”

After listening to Lu Yaowen’s plan, Luo Decheng’s eyes flashed with surprise: “Mr. Lu, are you sure you want me to do this?”

“I need you to convince the Eagle Country people that you are absolutely loyal to Eagle Country and are completely different from those ‘localists’ in Hong Kong who follow the wind.”

Lu Yaowen nodded and smiled.

“it is good!”

After hearing Lu Yaowen’s affirmative answer, Luo Decheng nodded slowly.

“Mr. Luo, the Ansa people like to play a trick called ‘If loyalty is not absolute, then it is absolutely disloyal’. After I get the Jockey Club this time, I will also play this game.”

“Anyone who refuses to surrender and quit the Jockey Club is against me, Lu Yaowen.”

The smile on Lu Yaowen’s face became brighter and brighter.

Almost all the “foreigners” and “locals” in Hong Kong Island have joined the Jockey Club. The Eagles certainly do not want their people to stay in the Jockey Club and will definitely ask these people to withdraw from the Jockey Club.

This time, Lu Yaowen wants to see who is loyal and who is treacherous.

“Mr. Lu, I understand what you mean.”

Luo Decheng nodded slowly.

Obviously, this time, Lu Yaowen had to screen out “friends and foes” and also create opportunities for Luo Decheng to make it easier for him to gain the trust of the foreigners.

“Mr. Luo, I hope you understand what I mean. Believe me, you will be one of our most important hidden cards in the British Hong Kong government, and one of the key factors in our future battle with the Eagles.”

After Lu Yaowen gave Luo Decheng some value in the end, he personally sent Luo Decheng to the door of the suite, giving enough face to the head of one of the four major families in Hong Kong Island.

After Luo Decheng left, Lu Yaowen said to Gao Gang who was guarding the door: “Agang, prepare the car and go to the ICAC headquarters building.”

After reaching an agreement with the Eagles, it is time to put an end to the “Jockey Club Incident”.

After half an hour.

ICAC headquarters building, in Lu Zhilian’s office.

“Director Lu, Professor Huo, you have worked hard these days.”

Lu Yaowen looked at Lu Zhilian and Huo Tianren sitting in front of him and said with a smile.

Originally, Huo Tianren would not appear here, but in order to achieve his goal more easily, Lu Yaowen specially made an appointment with Huo Tianren to meet.

“It seems that you have got what you wanted from the Eagle people again.”

Huo Tianren looked at Lu Yaowen deeply and said slowly.

“It’s not that I got something from the Eagle people, but that we Hong Kong people got something from the Eagle people…”

Lu Yaowen did not hide it from Lu Zhilian and Huo Tianren, and told them how he took back control of the Jockey Club from the Eagles.

“You want the police, ICAC and the government to jointly supervise the Jockey Club?”

After hearing what Lu Yaowen said, both Lu Zhilian and Huo Tianren showed shocked expressions on their faces.

“Is this guy really not interested in the Jockey Club’s annual profit of tens of billions?”

This was the only thought in Lu Zhilian and Huo Tianren’s minds at this moment.

Those high-ranking foreigners who talk about doing charity for the citizens of Hong Kong Island every day, all emanate the stench of greed from the inside out. Instead, Lu Yaowen, who came from the lower class, is the one who has a true “heart of a bodhisattva”?
“Yes, I hope that every penny of the Jockey Club’s money can be used for charity and benefit the people of Hong Kong Island.”

Lu Yaowen nodded in response.

“Mr. Lu, no matter what your real purpose is, I have to bow to you for what you just said.”

As he spoke, Huo Tianren stood up and bowed deeply to Lu Yaowen.

He is a true idealist, but he has failed too many times in his life, and almost every time he failed because of human greed. After hearing what Lu Yaowen just said, he was really moved.

“Professor Huo, I told you a long time ago that only when Hong Kong Island is good can people like us live better. From the beginning, I didn’t lie to you, but you thought too badly of me.”

Lu Yaowen shook his head and smiled.

“Mr. Lu, let’s get down to business. What do you want from us?”

After a brief moment of shock, Lu Zhilian came back to his senses. He was also touched by Lu Yaowen’s behavior, but not as exaggerated as Huo Tianren’s.

“The Jockey Club case ends here. The officials from the Audit Office and the Taxation Office closed the case as quickly as possible.”

Lu Yaowen said slowly.

“…”

After hearing what Lu Yaowen said, Lu Zhilian fell silent.

He knew that every official from the Audit Office and the Taxation Bureau worked in some charitable foundation or other public welfare organization, and each of them received an additional generous remuneration.

Lu Zhilian’s original plan was to use these people from the Audit Office and the Inland Revenue Department to uncover the “black network” of these charitable foundations and public welfare organizations in Hong Kong Island and suppress the arrogance of Hong Kong British government officials who made money from these “extra income”.

As a result, Lu Yaowen asked him to close the case as quickly as possible?

“Director Lu, I know what you want to do. With the local high court here, you can only stop here. If you investigate further, it will be a waste of effort.”

When Lu Yaowen saw the expression on Lu Zhilian’s face, he immediately understood what he was thinking, and then added: “If there is dirt in the pool, it should be removed immediately, but if the entire pool of water is dirty, what should be done is not to remove the dirt in it, but to find a way to replace the entire pool of water.”

“Do you have any idea?”

Lu Zhilian couldn’t help but ask.

“I’m doing.”

Lu Yaowen said with a smile.

“…”

Lu Zhilian fell silent again. He understood what Lu Yaowen meant. Lu Yaowen wanted to slowly eat away the foreigners’ power, bite by bite, and finally “change the cage and replace the bird”.

“Director Lu, at my request, Peng Jiakang has removed ICAC Commissioner Lo Tak Shing from his post. As long as you nod, you will be the next ICAC Commissioner. The bottom line of the entire Hong Kong Island will be protected by you.”

The main purpose of Lu Yaowen’s words was not to use the position of Commissioner of the Independent Commission Against Corruption to convince Lu Zhilian, but to tell Lu Zhilian clearly and unambiguously that what he had just said was not a lie and that he, Lu Yaowen, was seizing the power of the foreigners.

After hearing what Lu Yaowen said, Lu Zhilian’s eyes moved, and he nodded and said, “Mr. Lu, I understand what you mean. We at ICAC will cooperate with you.”

“Thank you, Commissioner Lu. I won’t disturb you anymore. Goodbye.”

Lu Yaowen showed his signature smile on his face, then stood up and left.

“Zhi Lian, I used to think that Lu Yaowen was a power-hungry person, and I hated him for taking away the mutual aid association that I founded. Now I realize that I misunderstood him.”

“Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures. Lu Yaowen is a real man!”

Huo Tianren looked convinced.

It is difficult to gain the admiration of an idealist, but it is also simple. He does not care how rich or capable you are. Even if you are the richest man in the world, as long as you go against his ideals, you are worthless.

But if you can help an idealist achieve what he has always dreamed of, then this idealist will worship you as a god.

Although Lu Yaowen has not reached the level of a god in Huo Tianren’s heart, he is not much worse than a saint.

“…”

Lu Zhilian did not comment on Huo Tianren’s words.

Compared to Huo Tianren, he is more rational and ’emotionless’.

On the other side, after leaving the ICAC headquarters building and getting into a Mercedes-Benz sedan, Lu Yaowen took out his cell phone and dialed a number.

“Brother Shiwen, it’s me.”

Lu Yaowen said with a smile.

“Ah Wen, tell the truth. Did you do what happened yesterday? You must have done such a big thing. The heads of the four major foreign banks, HSBC, Standard Chartered, and the directors of the Jockey Club have all been arrested.”

After hearing Lu Yaowen’s voice, Gao Shiwen immediately asked the question that had been bothering him all night.

“Do me a favor. I will host a banquet in the banquet hall of the Peninsula Hotel tonight and notify all the people in the ‘local faction’ who have a say.”

Although Lu Yaowen did not directly answer Gao Shiwen’s question, he also told Gao Shiwen the answer to the question.

“Awen, don’t worry, I will definitely notify everyone for you. Damn, I caught half of the high-ranking foreigners in one go. Just thinking about it makes me happy.”

At this point, Gao Shiwen changed his tone and said, “Ah Wen, do you still need a secretary? Why don’t you let me be your secretary? Next time you deal with the foreigners, let me come forward!”

“I just want a female secretary.”

Lu Yaowen “coldly” rejected Gao Shiwen’s request.

“Damn, being your female secretary, the pregnancy must be good.”

Obviously, Gao Shiwen learned a lot from Lu Yaowen.

“Brother Shiwen, to be honest, there is a job that is very suitable for you.”

Lu Yaowen took advantage of the situation and prepared to tell Gao Shiwen about the “Continental Hotel”.

“What’s the errand? Tell me about it.”

Hearing Lu Yaowen’s words, Gao Shiwen immediately became interested.

“I plan to open a hotel in Hong Kong Island. This hotel will become an intelligence center. In the future, intelligence from the entire Far East and even the world will be transmitted to this hotel as soon as possible.”

“This hotel is an absolutely safe zone. No one can use force in this hotel…”

Lu Yaowen slightly changed the setting of the “Mainland Hotel” in his impression and slowly spoke it out.

Gao Shiwen, who was on the other end of the phone, listened with eyes lighting up.

He was originally a young man from a wealthy family with a strong sense of the underworld. He had always been very yearning for the underworld. The cool Mainland Hotel directly piqued his interest.

But soon, Gao Shiwen seemed to have thought of something and asked cautiously: “Awen, what do you want me to do in such an important place?”

“Hotel manager.”

Lu Yaowen said with a smile.

“Awen, such an important position should be given to your confidant.”

Gao Shiwen was very smart. He knew that although his relationship with Lu Yaowen was good, it was not good enough for Lu Yaowen to hand over all the intelligence to him.

“Brother Shiwen, the hotel manager is only responsible for running the hotel. There will be someone else to take care of those things hidden in the dark. You don’t need to ask about them.”

Lu Yaowen gave Gao Shiwen a reassurance.

Gao Shiwen is the person he puts in front of the stage, who is only responsible for the hotel business. The real manager of this “Mainland Hotel” will be Tong En, and only Tong En.

“I can rest assured that.”

Gao Shiwen replied with a smile.

Soon, under Gao Shiwen’s notification, local leaders such as He Shanheng, Li Guobao, and Liao Liewen all received Lu Yaowen’s invitation. These people did not hesitate for a moment and agreed directly.

After hanging up Gao Shiwen’s call, Lu Yaowen dialed another number.

“Mr. Li, it’s me.”

After the call was connected, Lu Yaowen said with a smile.

“I have retired early from the police force. You should change your title.”

Li Wenbin’s voice came from the receiver.

“Tonight, I will host a banquet at the Peninsula Hotel. You are the only guest in Hong Kong Island that I personally invited.”

Lu Yaowen went straight to the point.

“Have you already negotiated with the Eagle people?”

On the other end of the phone, after hearing Lu Yaowen’s words, Li Wenbin’s eyes flashed and he immediately said this.

“Mr. Li, you really understand things quickly.”

The smile on Lu Yaowen’s face became even wider.

“You took down the Jockey Club?”

“No, it’s just a horse club. It can’t fill your stomach. The Eagle people should have agreed to your other conditions.”

Li Wenbin gave his analysis again, and then slowly said: “What do you want me to do?”

“Director of the Jockey Club Board of Directors.”

Lu Yaowen gave the answer.

“why?”

There was no trace of joy on Li Wenbin’s face, instead he frowned deeply.

“I need your people to fully support Huang Bingrong’s promotion.”

Lu Yaowen said slowly.

Originally, Lu Yaowen planned to let Zhuo Jingquan be the boss for a few years, and then hand over the position to Lu Minghua.

However, after Yazi became his woman, Luk Yaowen changed his mind. He planned to help his cheap father-in-law Huang Bingrong take over and help Yazi become the first female Commissioner of Police in the Hong Kong Island Police Force.

When Lu Yaowen and Yazi said, “You be the Commissioner of Police and I’ll be the Chief of Police,” they were not joking.

“is this necessary?”

Li Wenbin understood that Lu Yaowen was just being polite. In fact, he wanted Li Wenbin to transfer all his factions to Huang Bingrong.

The only thing that puzzled Li Wenbin was that Lu Yaowen was from the mainland. Was it necessary for him to interfere in the selection of the future Commissioner of Police?

“I have reasons to support him.”

Lu Yaowen did not give Li Wenbin a detailed explanation.

“Okay, I promise you.”

After pondering for a moment, Li Wenbin nodded and said.

He is no longer in the police force, and his power will only gradually weaken in the future. Being able to “sell” himself at the price of a Jockey Club director is already a big profit for Li Wenbin.

“Mr. Li, there is one more thing I need your help with.”

Lu Yaowen continued.

“Ok?”

Li Wenbin’s brows, which had originally relaxed, frowned again.

“I need you to help my people build an intelligence network in the ‘local faction’. I hope to make friends with the ‘local faction’, but I don’t like to see my friends ‘playing both sides’.”

As a senior member of the “local faction”, Li Wenbin is very familiar with the “local faction”. With his help, Xie Tianning will soon be able to effectively “supervise” the senior figures of the “local faction”.

“…”

After hearing what Lu Yaowen said, Li Wenbin fell silent.

Sure enough, there are not so many bargains to be found in the world, and the “Jockey Club Director” is indeed worth the price.

This time, Li Wenbin thought for more than three minutes before replying with one word: “Okay.”

From Li Wenbin’s perspective, he can see that the ‘local faction’ has changed from a ‘middle force’ that both the ‘foreign faction’ and the ‘mainland faction’ are trying to win over to a less important force in Hong Kong Island.

In this kind of situation, it is definitely a wise choice to seize the opportunity to jump off the “local faction” ship.

During the time he was unemployed at home, Li Wenbin thought a lot and reviewed Lu Yaowen’s previous behavior in detail, which made him completely understand a truth.

The so-called autonomy without foundation is just like a rootless duckweed, like a mirage or a reflection in the water, which can only be viewed from afar and not touched. The “local faction” is nothing but wishful thinking.

This made Li Wenbin change his perception, and that was why he agreed to cooperate with Lu Yaowen.

After hearing Li Wenbin’s agreement, Lu Yaowen’s smile widened: “Mr. Li, thank you for your support. Let’s meet tonight and talk in detail.”

After saying this, Lu Yaowen hung up the phone.

……

On the other side, at the Governor’s Residence. “Have you arranged everything for the press conference?”

Peng Jiakang, who had not slept all night, asked Richard while drinking black coffee, his mouth filled with a strong bitter taste.

Lu Yaowen’s meaning last night was very clear. He wanted the Hong Kong British government to do the job first, and then he would release the people. He only gave the Hong Kong British government two or three days to do the job.

Peng Jiakang was naturally unhappy, but no matter how unhappy he was, he had to hold it in.

“Everything has been arranged. It will be held promptly at 2pm. TVB, Asia Television and Island Television will broadcast the entire event live.”

Richard nodded in response.

“Ah.”

Peng Jiakang took a deep breath, nodded slightly, then turned his head to look at the calendar hanging on the wall and sighed softly, “It’s Christmas Eve already.”

This was the worst Christmas Eve in Peng Jiakang’s life. It was not peaceful at all.

‘Ring ring ring~’

Just then, the phone rang, causing Peng Jiakang to frown slightly.

There are three landline phones on his desk. One is the internal communication phone of the Governor’s Mansion. Outsiders who call the Governor’s Mansion must be “screened” first, and only those with valuable information will be answered by Peng Jiakang personally.

The other two are: one is the Hong Kong Island line and the other is the international line.

This time, the ringing tone came from the international line.

“Which one?”

Peng Jiakang picked up the microphone and asked.

“Patton, it’s me.”

The voice of Jones Fonda, the Prime Minister’s private secretary, came from the receiver.

“Jones, are you calling me about what happened yesterday?”

The wrinkles on Peng Jiakang’s brow deepened a little more.

“Patton, the Prime Minister has learned in detail about what happened yesterday. It was not your fault, but the result of accumulated problems. The Prime Minister is very clear about your ability. You are still the Governor he trusts the most.”

Hearing Jones’ words, Peng Jiakang breathed a sigh of relief.

But soon, Jones’ words made Peng Jiakang’s face tense again: “Patton, there is an emergency. The Victoria needs to go to the Middle East and cannot go to Hong Kong Island for the time being.”

“…”

After hearing this, Peng Jiakang felt his head buzzing and he felt a little dizzy.

He had prepared everything and was just waiting for the Victoria aircraft carrier to arrive at Hong Kong Island, so that he could implement his plan and catch Lu Yaowen and the mainland off guard.

As a result, after taking Viagra and taking off his pants, the girl had to go to other places first and come back after she was done?

As if knowing Peng Jiakang’s mood at the moment, Jones Fonda continued: “Patton, what I am going to tell you next is absolutely confidential.”

“In the Middle East, Mother Saddam of Babylon has made up her mind not to withdraw her troops. The war will start on time after the deadline set by America expires.”

“You should know how important the Middle East is. If we want to gain more benefits from it, we must show more strength. Do you understand what I mean?”

Jones Fonda’s voice was exceptionally deep.

“Mr Jones, I support the Prime Minister and all decisions made by the Cabinet.”

Peng Jiakang’s eyes flashed and he slowly said this sentence.

For the Eagle Country, although Hong Kong is important, it still has to stand aside compared to the Middle East and its ally America.

“Patton, I’m glad you think so. Don’t worry, after the war is over, the cabinet will order the Victoria to go directly to Hong Kong Island for rest and recuperation. We will give you more time to deal with everything in Hong Kong Island.”

Jones Fonda did not forget to paint a pie for Peng Jiakang.

“Thank you, Mr Jones, and thank you, Mr Prime Minister, and the Cabinet, for your support.”

Peng Jiakang also calmed down at this moment.

Now he can only pray to God that this kid Lu Yaowen will not cause any more trouble before the end of the Middle East war.

“Patton, I will pass on your words to the Prime Minister. In addition, the Prime Minister also asked me to tell you that he doesn’t want to see the interests of the Eagle Country in Hong Kong Island being plundered again.”

After saying this, Jones Fonda hung up the phone.

“Beep, beep, beep~”

Hearing the busy tone coming from the receiver, Peng Jiakang’s eyes flashed with helplessness. He also didn’t want to see the Eagle Country’s interests in Hong Kong Island being plundered again, but this kind of thing was not something they could change with their will.

“Richard, notify the Chief Secretary, the Financial Secretary, and the heads of the Executive Council, the Legislative Council, and the Supreme Court to come to the Governor’s Residence.”

After pondering for a moment, Peng Jiakang prepared to tell McLemore and others the “good news” that the aircraft carrier could not come to Hong Kong Island for the time being, and asked them to “behave themselves” before the aircraft carrier arrived in Hong Kong Island, and never give Lu Yaowen a reason to take action.

“Yes, Mr. Governor.”

Richard nodded slightly, then turned and left.

“Hey~”

Looking at Richard’s leaving back, Peng Jiakang sighed lightly, then he seemed to think of something, picked up his phone and dialed a number.

“General Hawkins, I’m Peng Jiakang. Please come to the Governor’s Residence. I have something to discuss with you in person.”

After the call was connected, Peng Jiakang said slowly.

More than an hour later.

“Everyone, I just received a call from Zujia…”

Peng Jiakang told the news of Victoria’s ‘late arrival’ to McLego, Tang Minghao and others who were sitting in front of him.

“…”

After hearing what Peng Jiakang said, the expressions of Mai Legao and others were similar to Peng Jiakang’s when he heard the news, which were: I’ve taken off my pants, and you’re telling me this?
“However, our ancestral family still attaches great importance to Hong Kong Island…”

Peng Jiakang re-drew the pie that Jones Fonda had drawn for him, but unfortunately, McLego and the others obviously didn’t like eating the “pie” very much.

Peng Jiakang had anticipated these reactions from his subordinates and was not surprised. After telling them to “behave themselves” in the near future, Peng Jiakang continued, “After this incident is settled, I plan to pass legislation to limit the power of ICAC and the police.”

“When the ICAC wants to arrest junior officials or above, it must obtain approval from the Governor of Hong Kong. When the police force conducts large-scale activities with more than 200 people, they must report to the British Hong Kong government in advance.”

After saying this, Peng Jiakang paused for a moment, then continued, “In addition, I plan to pass a resolution in the Executive Council to increase the power of the Security Bureau. From now on, the Security Bureau will have absolute supervision over the police force, and the head of the Security Bureau will have the right to require the head of the Police Department to report to him anything he wants to know about the police force.”

“In the future, the promotion of police officers above the rank of superintendent must be approved by the Security Bureau, the promotion of police officers above the rank of commissioner must be approved by the Chief Secretary, and the promotion of deputy commissioners must be approved by the Governor.”

Peng Jiakang was frightened by the ICAC and the police this time, and he was eager to significantly increase the restrictions on these two departments.

“Mr. Governor, you are right. The power of ICAC and the police force is indeed too great and must be restricted.”

After Peng Jiakang finished speaking, McLego was the first to agree.

Several other senior officials of the British Hong Kong government also nodded in agreement.

After talking about the police force and ICAC, Peng Jiakang looked at the garrison commander Hawkins, who was sitting in the corner without saying a word: “General Hawkins, I plan to set up a guard team at the Governor’s House to protect the safety of various departments of the Hong Kong British government.”

“From now on, every government office building will be equipped with at least 20 Gurkha soldiers. This will require the strong cooperation of your garrison troops.”

Hawkins nodded and said, “Mr. Governor, our garrison will fully cooperate with this work.”

Upon hearing this, Peng Jiakang nodded with satisfaction, and then let McLego and others leave.

……

At two o’clock in the afternoon of that day, the press conference held by Peng Jiakang occupied a total of eleven channels of the three major television stations in Hong Kong Island. As long as Hong Kong people turned on the TV, they would be able to see Peng Jiakang’s face.

Just as Peng Jiakang thought, the change in the airport’s location and the construction of the expressway caused a huge sensation in Hong Kong Island. That is to say, both Shimao Properties and Hengzhao Properties have been delisted, otherwise the stock prices would definitely have skyrocketed.

All the capital in Hong Kong Island understands that the New Territories are really going to take off. Some “local” wealthy businessmen who were still hesitating whether to attend Lu Yaowen’s banquet in the evening immediately made a decision to attend Lu Yaowen’s banquet after watching the press conference.

You American people have all knelt, so you can’t blame others for kneeling with you, right?
Not long after Peng Jiakang finished the press conference, ICAC also released news that according to ICAC’s investigation, more than a dozen officials from the Audit Office and the Taxation Department, including the Director, were suspected of dereliction of duty and had improper transactions with certain people from the Jockey Club.

As soon as this news was released, it caused an uproar. Everyone thought of the Jockey Club chairman Robinson who was arrested yesterday, as well as members of the Sassoon, Swire, Keswick and other families.

Reporters from major media outlets in Hong Kong Island rushed towards the police headquarters building like sharks smelling blood.

Zhuo Jingquan, who had already made preparations, immediately held a press conference.

“Officer Fang, this is the case information our police force currently has. You can familiarize yourself with it first. In addition, the goals our police force needs to achieve at this press conference are also written at the end of the case information.”

Zhuo Jingquan placed a piece of information in front of Fang Jiexia and said with a smile.

Although the last cooperation between the police force and the Hong Kong British Government Information Department did not achieve the expected results, Fang Jiexia’s personal future was not affected.

This was mainly because of the “local faction” she belonged to. Although Li Wenbin was forced to retire, the others were protected by Lu Yaowen and did not suffer suppression from the top.

“Yes, Mr. Director.”

Fang Jiexia nodded to Zhuo Jingquan, and then began to look through the materials Zhuo Jingquan had prepared for her.

The content related to the case was relatively simple and only gave a brief overview. Fang Jiexia only took a dozen minutes to finish reading it.

When Fang Jiexia saw the purpose of the police force holding this press conference, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.

Fang Jiexia understood very well that the blame should be pinned on the Jockey Club chairman Robinson, but at the same time, the possibility of continuing to investigate the Jockey Club’s board of directors, Joelen Sassoon, Owen Swire and others should also be retained.

The only thing is the last one. The purpose of the Hong Kong Police Force is to serve the citizens of Hong Kong Island. It is inappropriate to use the royal name. We have already applied to the British Hong Kong government to remove the “royal” hat and change the name to the Hong Kong Police Force.

The Eagle Kingdom was glorious for hundreds of years, and the royal family bestowed many “royal” titles, such as the Royal Navy, the Royal Air Force, and so on.

I have never heard of any group given the name “Royal” taking the initiative to take off the “Royal” hat, and publicly stating their intention to take off the hat in front of the public.

What they are taking off is not the “royal” hat, but the face of the Queen and the Eagle Government.

“…”

Fang Jiexia’s eyes were full of confusion. She really couldn’t understand why Zhuo Jingquan chose to take the initiative to take off the “royal” hat at a press conference related to the Jockey Club?
When Zhuo Jingquan saw Fang Jiexia’s expression, he immediately understood what she was thinking, but he would not tell her because this was Lu Yaowen’s request.

As for why Lu Yaowen made this request, to be honest, Zhuo Jingquan was not very clear. He also asked Lu Yaowen this question at the time, but Lu Yaowen just told him to ask Fang Jiexia to be in charge of the press conference, and this woman would understand what he, Lu Yaowen, meant.

This is also the reason why Zhuo Jingquan, the acting director, had to personally give orders to Fang Jiexia.

However, although Zhuo Jingquan was not sure what Lu Yaowen wanted, he was sure of one thing: by doing this, Lu Yaowen was slapping the British Hong Kong government, the Eagle Country government, and the Eagle Country Queen in front of all the citizens of Hong Kong Island.

The police force took off its ‘royal’ hat to show that it is a police force serving the citizens of Hong Kong Island. So, can other police forces in Hong Kong Island who are still wearing ‘royal’ hats also take off their ‘royal’ hats to show that they are serving the citizens of Hong Kong Island?
After all, the Eagles have ruled Hong Kong for more than a hundred years, and many of their concepts have subtly taken root and become deeply ingrained in the hearts of Hong Kong people.

In this place that has been colonized for more than a hundred years, if we want to make it a completely Chinese territory again, we must not only seize power from the hands of the American people, but also break the authority of the American people and let the people here truly stand up.

What Lu Yaowen has to do is to break the authority of the Eagles step by step in front of everyone in Hong Kong Island, and break the “shackles” that the Eagles have created in the hearts of Hong Kong people.

One of the steps is to let the police force take off the “royal” hat on their own initiative, and tell the citizens of Hong Kong Island clearly that you are more noble than the Queen of the Eagle Kingdom.

“Mr. Director, I have noted your request. Give me half an hour and I will prepare a speech for you.”

After a brief moment of shock, Fang Jiexia returned to her work.

“Okay, Officer Fang, thank you for your hard work.”

Zhuo Jingquan nodded with satisfaction, then stood up and left.

After Zhuo Jingquan left, Fang Jiexia picked up a pen and was about to start writing, but at this moment, the figure of a man suddenly flashed through her mind.

“Lu Yaowen, if it were you, what would you do?”

Fang Jiexia will never forget this “master” in her life.

The gangster who once had to rely on her and the Public Relations Department to “back him up” has now become a big shot that is out of her reach.

This also made the words that Lu Yaowen had “taught” her become golden rules in Fang Jiexia’s heart.

What a weak person says, even if it makes sense, is still easily ignored in most cases. But what a strong person says, even if it makes no sense, will be regarded as a classic by some people.

‘The public cares about the truth, but they care more about emotions. Your Public Relations Department should use the media to convey positive emotions about the police force to the public. This is what you should do.’

Thinking of Lu Yaowen’s words, Fang Jiexia’s mind was instantly opened up, and she wrote quickly to prepare Zhuo Jingquan’s speech.

……

At seven o’clock that evening, in a hall on the second floor of the police headquarters building.

Hundreds of reporters, armed with cameras, were waiting for the arrival of Zhuo Jingquan and others.

After ICAC released the news, the “Jockey Club Incident” spread at explosive speed throughout almost the entire Hong Kong Island.

After all, in Hong Kong Island, horse racing has become a daily entertainment activity, and many people subconsciously buy two bets every day, just like eating and drinking.

Even teenagers may have placed bets at the Jockey Club, and many people feel that even if they don’t win the prize, they are contributing to charity.

Under such circumstances, every move of the Jockey Club will attract much attention.

Although the three major TV stations did not broadcast the press conference live on all channels, they all used the channels with the highest ratings and news channels to broadcast the event live.

Especially the Hong Kong Island Television, even the “Political Question” program of the day was postponed for an hour.

‘Kakaka~’

When Zhuo Jingquan, Fang Jiexia and others walked into the hall, all the reporters immediately became “excited”, and the flash lights turned Zhuo Jingquan’s “dark skin” into “cold white skin”.

After a minute-long “flashlight” bombardment, Fang Jiexia finally spoke: “Thank you to all the journalists for taking time out of your busy schedule to attend our police press conference, and thank you to the citizens who watched our program on TV.”

“Next, I will inform you about the details of the ‘Jockey Club Case’…”

According to Fang Jiexia, the Jockey Club case was a case in which Jockey Club Chairman Robinson was the main conspirator, colluding with some Jockey Club staff and staff from the Audit Office and the Taxation Office to embezzle Jockey Club’s charitable funds through various means.

As for why Joan Sassoon and others were arrested, it was because the money that Robinson embezzled from the Jockey Club was transferred out of Hong Kong Island through HSBC, Standard Chartered Bank and Jardine Matheson.

However, whether Joelen Sassoon and others are related to the case remains to be further investigated by the police.

After finishing the relevant “case details”, Fang Jiexia continued: “Next, please allow Acting Commissioner of Police Zhuo Jingquan to speak.”

‘Papapapa~’

After a round of not-so-warm applause, Zhuo Jingquan slowly said, “Dear citizens of Hong Kong Island, dear reporters, I know that everyone is concerned about the Jockey Club case. The Jockey Club is a fruit tree cultivated by the citizens of Hong Kong Island together, and every fruit should belong to all the citizens of Hong Kong Island.”

“Regarding the case of Jockey Club Chairman Robinson misappropriating the club’s charity funds, our police force will definitely investigate it thoroughly and will not tolerate any leniency no matter who is involved.”

“…”

Zhuo Jingquan first expressed his determination, and then his tone became extremely serious: “Everything in Hong Kong Island is irrigated by the sweat of all Hong Kong Island citizens. The same is true for our Hong Kong Island Police Force. Serving all Hong Kong Island citizens has always been the purpose of our police force.”

“For this reason, after consulting with all police officers, our Police Force has unanimously decided to propose to the British Hong Kong government to remove the ‘royal’ hat from the Royal Hong Kong Island Police Force. We are not the police of the royal family, but the police of the citizens of Hong Kong Island.”

‘Boom~’

After Zhuo Jingquan finished speaking, all the reporters present, without exception, showed expressions of shock on their faces.

In front of all the citizens of Hong Kong Island, the Commissioner of Police said that he would take off the “royal” hat of the police force. This is clearly a slap in the face of the British Hong Kong government and the Governor in front of all the citizens of Hong Kong Island!
You know, the official definition of the Governor of Hong Kong is the plenipotentiary representative of the King of Eagle Country in Hong Kong Island. Strictly speaking, overseas territories like Hong Kong Island are the private property of the King of Eagle Country…

Zhuo Jingquan’s words just now contained too much information.

“Ladies and gentlemen, this concludes today’s press conference.”

After Zhuo Jingquan finished speaking, Fang Jiexia said this slowly with a formal smile, and then did not give the reporters time to ask questions, and left the hall directly with Zhuo Jingquan.

The reporters present all looked excited. After Zhuo Jingquan left, they took out their mobile phones and started calling their own newspapers, TV stations, and radio stations…

On the other side, the Governor’s Residence.

“…”

Peng Jiakang looked at TV with an extremely ugly expression.

He had a hunch that the police force taking off the “royal” hat was just the beginning. Next, the Jockey Club would also take off the royal hat, and the ICAC would also take off the four words “Governor’s Special Commission” from “Governor’s Special Commission Against Corruption”.

The Eagles haven’t left yet, but Lu Yaowen is already anxious to erase the traces they left on Hong Kong Island.

Tolerable or unbearable!
“It’s the Governor, the Chief Secretary.”

Looking at Peng Jiakang, whose face looked extremely ugly, Richard spoke cautiously.

Peng Jiakang took a deep breath, then picked up the phone and said, “Mr. Chief Secretary, what’s the matter?”

“Mr. Governor, did you watch the police press conference just now?”

McLego’s voice came from the receiver.

“This Christmas Eve is the worst Christmas Eve of all the forty-seven Christmas Eves I have experienced in my life.”

Peng Jiakang originally wanted to say that this was the most shameful Christmas Eve, but when the words came to his lips, he still “embellished” them a little.

“Mr. Governor, I feel the same as you do. I think the British Hong Kong government should publicly express its position and veto the Hong Kong Island Police Force’s unauthorized actions.”

McLego originally wanted to reprimand, but when the words were on the tip of his tongue, he changed his mind to veto.

“Mr. Chief Secretary, have you ever thought that the Jockey Club also carries the title of ‘Royal’?”

Peng Jiakang said quietly.

“…”

After hearing what Peng Jiakang said, McLego fell silent. With the Jockey Club in Lu Yaowen’s hands, they had no choice but to watch Lu Yaowen trample the word “Royal” under his feet.

“Hey~”

Thinking of this, McLego sighed heavily and continued, “Lu Yaowen held a banquet at the Peninsula Hotel tonight. It is said that many high-level local leaders went to support him.”

“Everyone admires the strong. Most people want to follow the winner. This is normal.”

After saying this, Peng Jiakang continued, “Write down the names of those people.”

Apparently, the Governor did not really think ‘this is normal’.

……

Meanwhile, The Peninsula Hotel.

In a room next to the banquet hall.

In complete contrast to Peng Jiakang’s expression, Lu Yaowen’s face was filled with a bright smile.

Fang Jiexia did not disappoint him, and Lu Yaowen was very satisfied with the results of the press conference.

‘Dong dong dong~’

At this time, there was a knock on the door, and then Gao Shiwen’s voice came from outside the door: “Awen, the guests are here.”

“it is good.”

Lu Yaowen responded with a smile, then stood up and walked towards the door.

Half a minute later.

“…”

The moment Lu Yaowen walked into the banquet hall, the originally noisy banquet hall suddenly became quiet, and everyone present looked at Lu Yaowen.

In Hong Kong Island, wherever Lu Yaowen is, he is the only focus of the audience.

(End of this chapter)