"Director, this is the closing report of the Jockey Club case." On the afternoon of the next day, the ICAC commissioner selected a "first brother" and had no other free time to arrange. He took a car to the Police Headquarters building.
As soon as the two met in the reception room on the top floor, the ICAC commissioner put a closing report on the glass desk.
Zeng Xiangrong was wearing white clothes, picked up the closing report, flipped through the files symbolically, and said: "Very good, the anti-corruption campaign has achieved another great victory."
"The Jockey Club is a major tax collector in Hong Kong and is also a well-known charity. Bribery cases must be dealt with seriously to prevent citizens from being disappointed with the Jockey Club."
In fact, Zeng Xiangrong did not say clearly that citizens will not be disappointed by the "charity" of the Jockey Club, but by the fairness of the gaming industry.
As a result, the indirect impact on Hong Kong Island's fiscal revenue is a case that must be taken seriously.
Because, in terms of specifications, the "Taifu Bank Case" in the "Anti-Corruption Storm" operation is not as corrupt as the "Jockey Club Corruption Case". Although Tai Fu Bank is suspected of laundering more funds, the risk is not as great as the Jockey Club case.
When the ICAC first started handling the case, Zeng Xiangrong kept the case in mind and knew that the Western District Major Case was acting together with the ICAC. Now the two elite departments are working together to solve the case within a week, everything is expected.
It is said that the Western District Crime Squad has made great efforts, but I don’t know what Li Shaoze is thinking. Are the people down there doing official business? Or is he giving in and wanting to release goodwill?
The two sides have different positions. A good intention is of no use. There is no way to sit down and talk.
Zeng Xiangrong simply didn't take the matter to heart. Now he met with the commissioner just for the commissioner's sake.
Now after praising him, he closed the report, brought a glass of lemonade to the commissioner and said with a smile: "Su Sheng, you're lucky."
"polite."
The ICAC commissioner picked up the helicopter water cup, leaned one arm on the armrest of the sofa, drank some water, and looked to the opposite side: "Sir Zeng, otherwise the 'anti-corruption storm' will be over."
"Both cases were handled very well. CCB, serious cases, joint law enforcement with our icac, it is impressive enough to tell the story."
"Don't call it an alarm, it's enough to make headlines in every gossip magazine."
He and Zeng Xiangrong were concurrent students in the "Management" training class at the University of Hong Kong. Both of them had master's degrees from overseas studies. The fifteen-day training class in Hong Kong Island was not so much about learning as it was about exchanging connections.
At that time, the two drank frequently and had a good relationship. Later, they successively moved from the position of deputy to the position of "first brother" and "boss", and became good partners.
But friendship is very important, and saving his life is even more important. Even though he knew that he would offend Zeng Xiangrong, he still had to speak out, otherwise the whole family would not be able to live in peace.
After hearing what he said, Zeng Xiangrong immediately narrowed his eyes, leaned back in his chair and asked, "Su Sheng, we have agreed to carry out the action next month..."
"I haven't done anything yet and I want the operation to be over."
He was always polite and courteous to the ICAC commissioner, and he didn't know why the other party wanted to withdraw early.
However, the ICAC commissioner shook his head and said with a very decisive attitude: "No, I will take action next month, and I hope it can end now."
The two major cases were indeed enough to save face. If Zeng Xiangrong persisted, the commissioner would be very unhappy.
Zeng Xiangrong steadied his gaze and looked at the face in front of him. He immediately realized that there was something going on behind the scenes, and he tried in a thoughtful tone: "What if I have to go ahead? Commissioner, will you support me?"
"Won't!"
"I will ask icac to withdraw from this operation!"
The ICAC commissioner's attitude was very clear. After saying two sentences, he raised his head and said: "I agreed to cooperate with the action at that time. It was my recognition of the police force. Should you also cooperate with my decision?"
"Su Sheng, you are right."
Zeng Xiangrong suddenly withdrew his gaze, raised his eyebrows and said with a smile: "The operation will end today. I will arrange for the Public Relations Department to send a report, and you will also send someone from icac."
The ICAC commissioner breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that the relationship between the two was at loggerheads, but at least they didn't break out.
"This is simple. I'll ask Lu Zhilian to come over later."
As Chief Investigation Director, Sir Lu is qualified enough to attend a press conference.
As for the reason why Zeng Xiangronghui agreed, it was very simple...
Without the support of icac, it would be impossible to deal with that guy just relying on the strength within the police force.
Since icac has said it is withdrawing, what is the use of him staying alone and doing it alone? Not only will he be at odds with the commissioner, but the bosses in other departments will also think that he is not a good person.
It's just that he would not be happy if he deliberately took an hour to meet and just listened to the commissioner talking nonsense. From now on, you must tell your secretary that even a specialist must make an appointment in advance!
The ICAC commissioner suddenly took out a box of cigars from his pocket, opened the lid, and took out one: "Sir Zeng, would you like to smoke one?"
"OK."
Zeng Xiangrong smiled, took a handmade cigar from the other party, took out a lighter and lit it.
"call."
He exhaled a puff of smoke and unconsciously turned the cigar to the trademark.
This cigar is the product of a well-known Cuban master. It belongs to the health series with herbal medicine. It is absolutely top-notch high-end product.
Zeng Xiangrong happened to smoke it during a visit to a foreign country. Converted in US dollars, one cigar can smoke a car. When he was in the same class as the commissioner, he only smoked 800-dollar cigars. Why are they so high-end now?
Both of them were smoking cigars at the same time, looking at each other, silently calculating things in their minds.
By the time they finished smoking their cigars, Lu Zhilian had already arrived at the police station, and the Public Relations Department had already set up the press conference.
All relevant media and reporters have been notified and are waiting in the press hall.
So, after the two of them left, the ICAC commissioner patted his ass and left. Zeng Xiangrong simply put the guy out and went directly to attend the press conference for the end of the operation.
After all, the action was convened by him, and he attended the initial press conference in person. It would be very disgraceful for him not to attend now.
Moreover, this "anti-corruption storm" operation not only solved two major cases, but also four minor cases. It is not an exaggeration to describe the report as "fruitful".
People within the police force, people from banks, people from the Jockey Club, and bookmakers are all heavyweight criminals. Isn’t that enough to show the strength of the police force?
Alas, as soon as Zeng Xiangrong walked into the venue, a smile appeared on his face and he waved to the camera: "Hello, everyone."
"Good afternoon, Sir Zeng."
The reporters at the scene were very considerate. Not only did they choose the best angle to take photos of "Brother No. 1", but they also tried to use beautifying rhetoric when asking questions and writing articles to express support for the police force.
Now, I am sending greetings and taking a cover photo of "Brother No.1".
Soon, the press conference came to an end. In just half an hour, relevant reports appeared in weekly magazines and TV. It was so fast that even many senior officers within the police force did not receive relevant news.
Look at how quickly this ended, like a trivial case? Think about what kind of determination and tone Sir Zeng had during the meeting. How could he end the action so quickly?
Everyone thought there was something bad going on, but unfortunately, no one dared to ask. We could only see what Sir Zeng had to say during the meeting on Monday.
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"The 'Anti-Corruption Storm' operation jointly launched by the Hong Kong Island Police and the Independent Commission Against Corruption has come to an end."
"During the 20-day operation, the Independent Commission Against Corruption was led by Chief Investigation Director Sir Luk, and the police mobilized major crime, commercial crime investigation bureau, intelligence bureau and other departments to cooperate in the operation."
"A total of two major corruption cases and four commercial corruption cases have been uncovered. It has made great achievements and is a perfect operation."
"Police Commissioner Tsang Xiangrong stated at the closing announcement: Police integrity will always cooperate and corruption crimes will be investigated to the end!"
After Li Shaoze read the sudden news on the computer interface, he quickly pressed the red cross, picked up the wine glass and said with a smile: "Police and integrity will always cooperate?"
"Oh, you're right, I'm a policeman too."
The commissioner did not disappoint him. He was indeed a man who kept his word and knew that going back on his word could cost someone's life.
At this time, he lowered his head and looked at his watch. It was time to get off work, so Li Shaoze picked up his suit jacket, put it on and left the office.
After saying goodbye to the guys all the way, he came to the exclusive parking space at the police station and saw a familiar figure.
"Sir Lu, what do you want from me?"
Li Shaoze pressed the car door, the car lights flashed twice, and he glanced at the parking space. It could be seen that Lu Zhilian had been waiting here for some time.
Lu Zhilian asked with a smile: "Sir Li, is there any other reason why the anti-corruption campaign ended so quickly?"
"For example, is there more to the Jockey Club case that hasn't been unearthed?"
His observation skills are very keen, and he immediately realized that there was a trap behind him, and he was so bold that he came directly to the Western District Police Station to question Sir Li.
Sometimes, he is willing to make risky choices for the sake of his inner beliefs.
Li Shaoze looked at him for a moment, then suddenly stepped forward and patted his shoulder and said, "I thought you had matured in the past few years, but it seems you are not mature enough yet."
"Sometimes you go and investigate the case as soon as it is handed to you. After the investigation is completed, don't get entangled, let alone delve into it."
"Because you are not me, you don't have the confidence!"
Li Shaoze punched Lu Zhilian in the chest with his last punch, opened the car door, turned around, got into the pickup truck, and drove away. It's not that he doesn't look up to Lu Zhilian, on the contrary, he appreciates Lu Zhilian's abilities.
But the world is divided into classes. Wherever you are, you can do things well, things of a higher class. It was useless for Lu Zhilian to know, because he was not qualified to change at all.
The police officer on duty at the gate saw the big sir's license plate driving out and took the initiative to press the button on the remote control lever, causing the car to drive out of the gate without stopping. Lu Zhilian looked at the scene of the car passing the door and let out a long sigh, knowing exactly what Li Sir meant.
