Hong Kong News: Police Talker

Chapter 1125 Drinking Tea with Guan Chun

Although Watson has now reached the position of deputy director of operations, it is not so easy for him to move forward.

The competitor was Zeng Xiangrong, the deputy director of management. Although he had been very low-key recently and seemed to have done nothing, he asked Liu Jianming to contact his former colleagues in the political department to inquire about it.

Only then did I realize that Zeng Xiangrong had been in charge of the police force's Finance Department and Public Information Department during this period.

One controls the financial power of the police force, and the other controls the police force's external publicity window. As long as these two departments are controlled, they will have enough say in the police force.

It’s like Watson and his team solved the case, but if no one publicizes it, who would know that they solved the case?

Watson has always been wary of Zeng Xiangrong, the old coin. In the history of movies, this old coin has successfully ascended to the throne of the Commissioner of Police. Such a person should not be underestimated.

In addition, there are people from the Department of Justice behind Zeng Xiangrong, and even people from the Department of Administration may be involved. In order to ascend to the position of Commissioner of Police without any risk, Watson plans to join forces with Li Wenbin.

This is why Watson always brings Li Wenbin with him when handling cases during this period.

It seems that Li Wenbin is just an assistant director at this time, but Li Shutang behind him is still alive. As long as the other party is alive, the prestige of the Li family in the police force will not be reduced.

Watson’s goal now is to first establish a good relationship with Li Wenbin, and then find an opportunity to talk with Li Wenbin and Li Shutang. The two sides do not have to be opponents, they can also be friends!

Li Wenbin also felt Watson's goodwill. He didn't know why at first, but after thinking about it carefully, he probably understood Watson's plan.

He just thought that Watson wanted to integrate the police force's operations department by showing goodwill to him, so that everyone could work together and there would be no internal friction, while also speeding up the efficiency of handling cases.

If he were the deputy director of operations, he would do the same.

He also thought of some of Watson's real thoughts, but felt that it was unlikely, so he didn't think much about it. After all, in his opinion, Watson had a huge advantage at the moment. Not only did the Commissioner of Police Wong Bing-yao support him, but also Director Fan of the Finance Department. In addition, he had solved countless major cases and had become the business card of the police force.

Li Wenbin felt that it was impossible to lose with such an advantage, so he didn't think much about it.

At this time, he was convening a meeting of the Serious Crime Unit, Organized Crime and Triad Bureau, Criminal Intelligence Bureau and other departments.

"Everyone, I just received an order from Hua Sir to investigate a new case."

As soon as these words came out, people from various departments looked at Li Wenbin in surprise. Just as they were about to speak, Li Wenbin continued, "I know what you are thinking, so I can tell you here that investigating the new case does not mean that you will be removed from the Landlord Association-related cases. It's just that the current Landlord Association case will take some time."

"So, while we're at it, let's look into this case first. Now, Sir Liu Jianming will introduce it to you!"

Liu Jianming immediately stood up and looked at the big screen. He said, "The case we're investigating this time is a bit complicated. It's very likely a case of collusion between a New Territories gentry family and a real estate developer. They're buying up Ding rights at a low price and then using the money to build high-rise buildings and sell them."

"Among them, a murder has already occurred. Five years ago, Luo Yongjiu, a fellow villager, killed Lu Yongyuan while driving drunk. He was sentenced to five years in prison. There's a high probability there's something fishy going on, so I suggest everyone start with this case."

"Let me introduce a few suspects. The first one is Lu Hantao, the head of the New Territory Lu family. This man is no ordinary person. He is the chairman of the Luguo Group, which was established five years ago."

"He not only controls the Luguo Group, but is also the patriarch of the New Territories Lu family. It can be said that in the New Territories, their Lu family controls half the sky and is a godfather-level figure for the entire New Territories."

"He was originally just a village chief. When he saw the opportunity to restructure the dinghu (ten-house) system, he started buying up villagers' tenure at low prices. He then attracted investment and began building buildings and engaging in real estate. Now, he's become the largest real estate company in the New Territories, and he's even planning to take Luguo Group public."

"I have reason to suspect that Lu Yongyuan was silenced because he was hindering his acquisition of Ding Quan. Of course, this is just my personal speculation. I still need my colleagues to investigate carefully for the details!"

Liu Jianming looked around and continued, "After talking about Lu Hantao, let's talk about Lu Jinqiang. He is the leader of this generation of young people in the Lu family. Over the years, he was responsible for the acquisition of Ding Quan and then traded it to Luguo Group..."

After listening to the introduction, everyone realized that this case was not a simple one. Dealing with this kind of local tyrant is the most troublesome because you don't know where his tentacles have reached.

The more powerful ones probably have their people in the political circles and police force of the New Territories, so they will know immediately about any movement.

We haven't even started yet, but the other party knows our plan. How can we fight?

Therefore, it is the most troublesome to deal with these local tyrants.

Of course, Watson also knew what they all knew, so after Li Wenbin left, he called A-Zu's father, Guan Chun, the chief of the New Territories North District Police Station.

If you want to deal with the Lu family in the New Territories, you definitely need Guan Chun's help. When Watson was promoted to deputy director of operations, the other party helped him secretly and also mobilized his connections to assist Watson.

"Mr. Guan, long time no see. Are you free today? Let's go out for tea together!"

Guan Chun smiled and said, "Since Hua Sir has invited me, I have to make time even if I am not free!"

"Okay, then let's meet at the teahouse at 2 pm. I'll text you the location!" Watson also smiled and told the time.

Just when Li Wenbin and others were looking into the case of Luo Yong who killed Lu Yongyuan while driving under the influence five years ago, Watson had already appeared in a teahouse. Just after he sat down and ordered tea, Guan Chun arrived.

"Mr. Hua, you're in such a good mood today, please invite me out for tea!"

Watson smiled helplessly and said, "Since you've said that, I won't keep you in suspense. This time, there's something I want to know, so I invited you out for tea, Sir Guan."

"Oh!" Guan Chun said curiously, "I wonder what you want to know, Mr. Hua?"

Watson is now the deputy director of operations. To be honest, he is still very surprised when people come to him to find out about the situation. It is difficult for him to know things that Watson doesn't know!

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