Chapter 384

Police Headquarters,

10:00,

The senior meeting was officially convened, presided over by the Commissioner.

Senior officers at the level of Assistant Commissioner and above, totaling 19 people, including Huang Bingyao, Lei Meng, and others, were all present.

"Alright!"

"Everyone is here; the meeting now begins."

"Just two hours ago, the Governor issued a clear directive: police regulations must be amended to reshape the police force's image and enhance combat capability..."

"Gentlemen, I presume everyone is clear about the current situation. Last time, during the battle to encircle the kidnappers, the police force lost face in front of all of Hong Kong, and this time, a third kidnapping case has occurred..."

"The police force is facing a severe security situation and has reached the moment where it must deeply reflect and carry out drastic reforms."

Upon hearing this, some attendees were unwilling, while others were secretly pleased.

The unwilling ones were the foreigners.

The secretly pleased ones were Huang Bingyao and Lei Meng.

These foreigners already held high enough positions, so they didn't care about their own promotions; the only thing they were unhappy about was not being able to control the promotion channels and not being able to reap benefits.

As for Huang Bingyao and Lei Meng, they were Chinese and had walked up from the grassroots in the police force step by step. After the reform, it wouldn't be so difficult for them to get promoted, and it would be even less difficult for their subordinates.

However, both Huang Bingyao and Lei Meng knew that this matter touched the foreigners' cake of interests, so both remained expressionless.

Serious face · jpg!

Commissioner Johns: "Alright, everyone speak freely and say how we should change..."

A foreign Assistant Commissioner said with dissatisfaction: "I think the failure to encircle the kidnappers last time was just an accident. Our police force has maintained Hong Kong's security for many years and has outstanding achievements. Is Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu's proposal in the Legislative Council a bit of a mountain out of a molehill?"

Another foreign senior officer echoed: "That's right. Administrative management and resource allocation in the police force—which one doesn't require professional knowledge? Just having combat experience won't work!"

In short, administrative management is also very important.

"Alright!"

Commissioner Johns slapped the table directly and said angrily,

"I understand that none of you want to change, but since the Governor has spoken, all of Hong Kong is watching... we must come up with something..."

"Otherwise, if the Legislative Council intervenes in our police regulation amendments, our police force will be in a lot of trouble."

Legislative Council?

Those unwilling foreigners suddenly became obedient.

The Legislative Council is in charge of this area. Once the Legislative Council intervenes, the internal distribution of interests in the police force will be out of control; this is the situation they least want to see.

Next,

the formal discussion began.

First, they proceeded to break down and discuss the three points proposed by Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu one by one.

This reform of police regulations was far from something that could be talked out in one or two meetings.

It would still require the next few days of continuous discussion...

At 12:00 noon,

ATV reported this news.

Host Wen Huixin: "Fellow viewers... today there is a major piece of news from the Hong Kong police force. Just this morning at 10:00, a senior police meeting was officially convened to discuss the reform of police regulations..."

"This means the police force has begun to attach importance to frontline operational officers..."

"At the meeting, the Commissioner repeatedly emphasized that as a police force, the frontline operational units are the lifeblood and the most important cornerstone of the police force..."

"Today's meeting focused on discussing the priority promotion path for frontline operational officers, allowing those with combat experience to have more promotion opportunities in the police force..."

Host Wen Huixin: "Regarding this meeting of the police force, we interviewed Legislative Councilor Mr. Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu. Let's listen to his views."

The screen cut to Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu, who was dressed in formal attire, his expression serious yet revealing a hint of gratification.

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu: "I am very happy that the police force can react in a timely manner... If this amendment to the regulations can be smoothly promoted, allowing police officers with rich combat experience to take up key positions, it will surely greatly enhance the combat effectiveness of the police force and curb increasingly rampant crime!"

Finally,

"Go Hong Kong Police!"

The screen returned to the live broadcast room, Wen Huixin: "Thank you very much for Mr. Guan's statement. Viewers, let us look forward to the transformation of the police force together..."

At this moment,

Police Headquarters building, canteen.

As the news broadcasted, the entire canteen began to buzz and become noisy.

Those frontline operational officers from the O-Unit, Criminal Intelligence Bureau, and Narcotics Bureau all showed expressions of surprise.

It really reformed!

Haha~~~ Our opportunity has come!

Among the O-Unit crowd, Li Wenbin secretly admired his father's vision. In the past, when he chose between administration and operations, his father told him: "Choose the frontline, and you will have many loyal subordinates; choose administration, and although you get promoted quickly, your foundation will be unstable."

Then Li Wenbin himself chose the operational department and joined the O-Unit.

Meanwhile, the civilian police officers in the Public Relations Branch, Finance Department, Administration Department, Development Planning Department... were all dumbfounded.

On Liu Jiehui's side,

he was also glad that his judgment was accurate. Just a moment ago, he had already received his transfer application.

He was about to be transferred to the Major Crimes Unit of the Hong Kong Island Regional Headquarters, becoming an ordinary rookie frontline police officer.

Will these two fated rivals collide in the future?

In the canteen of the Central District Police Station, the PTU Li Yongsen squad and Fatty Sha were sitting at a table eating.

The moment the news was broadcast, they were stunned for a moment, and then a burst of cheers erupted.

"Haha, our opportunity has come!"

"That's great!"

Several PTU officers waved the chopsticks in their hands excitedly, their faces beaming with joy.

Not just these PTU officers, but every traffic officer, patrol officer... all cheered.

Many older officers, because they had rich experience in handling cases but couldn't write reports and weren't good at being eloquent, found it difficult to get promoted.

"This is great; us old bones finally have something to look forward to."

The atmosphere in the canteen suddenly became lively and extraordinary.

In a tea restaurant in the New Territories, several police officers who had just finished their patrol mission were sitting together enjoying lunch.

When they heard the news of police reform on TV, they couldn't help but cheer.

"Haha, the police force finally sees the importance of us on the frontline."

"That's right, this is our opportunity; we must perform well."

In a restaurant near a police station in East Kowloon, a group of police cadets who had just graduated from the police academy were having a meal together.

After hearing the news report, their eyes flashed with excitement.

"Wow, we can consider ourselves to have met a good time."

"It seems we have to work hard and strive for early promotion."

Other police officers also responded one after another, full of expectations for the future.

At the same time, they were full of gratitude toward Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu, who was being interviewed on TV.

Mr. Guan is still the best!

And the citizens of Hong Kong also reacted very enthusiastically.

On the streets and in the alleys, everyone was discussing it.

"Indeed, more opportunities should be given to practical police officers; don't let those inexperienced ones give random commands, otherwise where would our sense of security come from..."

"That's right, these few incidents made us panic; I hope the police force can really change."

"That command by Fang Jiexia last time was simply reckless disregard for human life!"

Oriental Daily News office.

"Undoubtedly!"

The editor-in-chief looked at the TV and said to other editors,

"This news will surely become tomorrow's headline!"

"Everyone think about it, what news headline should we use."

Soon, everyone brainstormed,

"Major! Police Reform Kicks Off, Hong Kong's Security Landscape May Be Reshaped"

"Councilor Guan Praises Police Reform, Frontline Officers Become the Biggest Winners"

"Rampant Kidnappers Prompt Police Reform, Can the Police Regulation Innovation Turn the Tide"

"No, no!"

"These headlines don't fit the style of our Oriental Daily News at all!"

The editor-in-chief shook his head repeatedly, very dissatisfied!

Suddenly, an editor raised his hand and said: "I have a suggestion—why not use the headline 'Police Force Welcomes the "Fang Jiexia New Regulations", Dawn for Frontline Officers'?"

The editor-in-chief's eyes lit up.

"Fang Jiexia Amendment?"

"Good!"

"Very good! This 'Fang Jiexia New Regulations', the name is very well chosen!"

When other editors heard it, they also felt it was good.

"This headline is good." "Fang Jiexia is probably going to be furious, hahaha~~~"

"This headline is definitely headline material!"

"All Hong Kong citizens will definitely like this headline very much."

"Agreed!"

Hong Kong newspapers are very talented, and the citizens know it well.

Coincidentally,

another newspaper, "Five Star Daily", Wu Ying was also unhappy with Fang Jiexia and offered 1,000 HKD for someone to come up with a catchy headline.

Then, an editor proposed "Fang Jiexia Bill".

When Wu Ying heard it, he felt it was very good!

In a flash, a new day arrived.

Fang Jiexia woke up from her pink room under the morning light.

Having been dismissed by the police force, she became directly famous in her alumni circle and social circle.

Just yesterday, at a circle gathering, two of her "friends" directly mocked her, making her so angry and ashamed that she directly tore into them, had a fight, and contributed a good show for others.

"Ah ah ah~~~~"

Fang Jiexia was furious and frantic on the bed, screaming.

An hour later,

she got up and drove away.

Arriving at a newsstand, she habitually bought a newspaper.

"Police Force 'Fang Jiexia New Regulations', Dawn for Frontline Officers!"

Fang Jiexia: "???"

Looking closely.

The headline photo was none other than herself!

*Bang~~~*

Fang Jiexia was so angry she directly flipped the newsstand, *clatter~~~~* newspapers and magazines scattered all over the floor.

The newsstand owner's eyes widened instantly, and he shouted angrily: "Hey, what are you doing! My newsstand!"

Fang Jiexia's eyes were red with anger, pointing at her photo on the newspaper and roaring: "Who let you sell this kind of newspaper!"

"Oh, so you're Fang Jiexia~~" the newsstand owner scolded, "What the hell does it have to do with you that I sell newspapers? I didn't print the newspaper; go find the newspaper office. Taking your temper out on me? You damn bastard!"

The argument grew louder and louder, attracting many onlookers.

"Hey, it's Fang Jiexia!"

"It's her!"

"This heartless person!"

Suddenly, a crowd of citizens pointed at her.

Fang Jiexia was furious.

"That's right, I am Fang Jiexia. So what if it's me? You bunch of stinking bastards!"

After saying that, she left angrily.

"Don't go, you flipped my newsstand, you must compensate!"

The owner grabbed Fang Jiexia, refusing to let her go.

Soon, the argument grew louder, and more and more citizens were watching.

Just then, a TVB reporter also ran over, their eyes lighting up!

Every time, the news is snatched away by ATV!

This time, it's finally my turn, right?

Not long after, the police arrived.

In the end, Fang Jiexia was so angry she vomited blood and paid several hundred, then scrambled out of the crowd in a sorry state, getting into her car as if fleeing.

Just now in the crowd, she had been pinched and had her hair pulled by an old lady...

With the widespread dissemination of "Oriental Daily News" and "Five Star Daily", the name "Fang Jiexia New Regulations" soon spread throughout Hong Kong, and there were gossiping citizens everywhere.

By noon, TVB proudly reported the news of Fang Jiexia vs. the newsstand owner, making the heat rise by several degrees again.

Some are happy, some are sad,

on the Guo family side, it was a scene of treacherous clouds,

Old Lady Kuang was currently discussing the ransom with the second and third young masters; this was already the 8th time.

500 million USD is not an easy number.

And the attitudes of the second and third young masters were very "hesitant"; neither wanted to bear more of the ransom.

500 million USD would directly drain the Guo family's blood, and the economy might collapse.

And Old Lady Kuang?

She didn't have the power of the old matriarch of the Li family; she was just a mother but held no power. Now the Sunbase Group was managed by her two sons. Facing the hesitation of her two sons, she was angry and anxious, but helpless.

And among everyone, the most anxious was Mrs. Li. Facing the wavering of the two brothers and the fact that Mother Guo couldn't be relied upon, and her own money wasn't enough, Mrs. Li was burning with anxiety, fearing that Boss Guo would suffer at the hands of the kidnappers.

Time ticked away.

Soon, at night, the kidnappers' call came.

Old Lady Kuang, Guo second and third young masters, Mrs. Li, and the police all became tense.

"Is the money ready?"

Old Lady Kuang trembled: "Sorry, can you give us more time?"

When the kidnapper heard this, he was directly enraged: "Not ready? You damn woman, are you playing with us? Fine, we aren't running a charity. One hour, one finger cut off. If it's not enough by midnight, cut off one of his hands. If he bleeds to death, it's his own bad luck!"

Old Lady Kuang cried directly: "No!!"

At this time, the anxious Mrs. Li couldn't watch anymore and directly grabbed the phone: "Mr. Kidnapper, I am his wife, Li **. I don't want my life anymore; I will come personally to talk to you!"

"You dare to come personally, not afraid of death?"

"I'm not afraid; I only hope you won't hurt my husband for the time being."

*Beep beep beep~~~*

The kidnapper hung up the phone.

Everyone panicked.

The Criminal Intelligence Bureau shook their heads; the phone call couldn't be traced.

Kidnapper elite team.

"This Mrs. Li, she doesn't even want her life... interesting!" Brother Nan couldn't help but be impressed.

"Don't worry about her. If the money isn't enough, cut off a finger, punish him severely!" Professor tilted his head and grinned coldly.

"No, no, no..."

Cao Nan shook his head, wearing a sickly smile,

"Everyone, it seems we won't be able to get the money... but, has anyone thought about it? We have such a good platform; is it just for the low-level hobby of making money?"

Everyone: "???"

How can making money be called a low-level hobby?

Cao Nan said: "Kidnapping tycoons is as easy as pie for us. Money is something we can earn as much as we want..."

"It's very boring!"

"Everyone, do you want to try playing a new game?"

Cao Nan was no ordinary kidnapper.

He was the kind of ruthless character who would actively run to the police station to provoke the police force!

Everyone was curious: "What game?"

Cao Nan: "This Guo family has three brothers. Two younger brothers don't care about their eldest brother's life for the sake of money, despicable villains... and the wife doesn't hesitate to risk her life for her husband, truly a hero..."

"If this matter is exposed, the face of the Guo family of the Four Great Families... *tsk tsk tsk*..."

"That's the Four Great Families, and they're being played around by us!"

"Tell me, is this game interesting? Is it fun!"

The eyes of the kidnapper leaders lit up.

"Hahaha~~~ Interesting! Very interesting!"

"I agree to this game!"

"I agree!"

They still had enough money to spend for now, so they weren't in a hurry. And if they could play a good show with the Four Great Families in front of all of Hong Kong, it would surely be very interesting.

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PS: I checked some information and I quite admire this Mrs. Li; she can be called a legend among women in Hong Kong. And Young Master Guo's running away from home and being kidnapped was also very tough; he's a real man, so I spent some ink writing about these two. (If the information is wrong, please be gentle, fellow readers)

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