Chapter 459: 447 The Judicial System: Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu is Nothing

The decision to defect to Mr. Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan required no hesitation at all.

Ji Shaoqun quickly left the Kwun Tong warehouse, then went to a more crowded area to wander around for a bit before coming out, having completely changed his appearance.

A beard, a black-and-white wig, and a gray cloth vest...

Twenty minutes later, he arrived in Causeway Bay.

He went straight to the Five Star Group building, and after reporting his arrival, he met with Brother Da Tou shortly after.

He explained the situation to Brother Da Tou, who dared not delay and made a phone call to Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu.

At this moment,

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu was at home, holding Ruan Mei while watching "Justice Bao"...

The episode of "Justice Bao" currently playing was "The Case of Chai Chai Wenyi": Chai Chai Wenyi, having been stopped by Yang Yang Jiabao while attempting to forcibly abduct a woman, harbored a grudge, murdered his own sister, framed Yang Yang Jiabao, and had him thrown into prison.

"Ring, ring, ring~~~"

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu answered the phone: "Hello, Brother Da Tou, what is it?"

Brother Da Tou: "Brother Zu, there's an issue. A man named Ji Shaoqun says someone is planning to frame us."

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu raised an eyebrow.

"Ji Shaoqun?"

"Yes, his name is Ji Shaoqun."

"Hold on."

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu explained the situation to Ruan Mei and then said: "I'll be back in 30 minutes."

He kissed Ruan Mei and then changed his clothes.

He hadn't expected to see Wen Fang in the evening and then Ji Shaoqun that same night.

Ten minutes later, Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu met Ji Shaoqun at the Five Star Group.

"Mr. Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan!"

Seeing Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu, Ji Shaoqun bowed, looking both respectful and slightly nervous.

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu looked at the Ji Shaoqun before him: "You... are wearing makeup?"

Ji Shaoqun: "Yes, Mr. Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan. For the sake of secrecy, I put on makeup."

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu sat on the sofa and gestured: "Sit... since you've come, you're one of us now. Just call me Brother Zu from now on."

Ji Shaoqun was pleasantly surprised and quickly bowed: "Thank you, Brother Zu!"

He then sat down, perched on the edge of the seat, looking very respectful.

Brother Da Tou was making tea nearby.

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu: "Tell me, what's going on?"

Ji Shaoqun told him everything, even revealing the fact that he owed money to loan sharks.

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu naturally knew about these loan sharks and didn't care, but his expression turned serious only after hearing Ji Shaoqun mention that Superintendent Liu.

Once Ji Shaoqun finished speaking, he sat there nervously, waiting for Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's decision.

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu tapped his fingers on his leg, deep in thought.

A plan gradually took shape.

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu: "Shaoqun!"

Ji Shaoqun was delighted: "Brother Zu!"

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu: "Help me do one thing. After it's done, you might have to resign from the police force, but I will clear that loan shark debt for you."

Ji Shaoqun was overjoyed.

As expected!

Brother Zu is truly generous!

If he had really followed Superintendent Liu, he would not only have offended Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu but also been manipulated by Superintendent Liu, and the loan shark debt probably wouldn't have been resolved either.

"No problem, Brother Zu!"

"I will go through fire and water for you!"

Ji Shaoqun patted his chest!

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu instructed: "Next time you meet this person, record what the other party says. Try to guide the conversation; the keywords should be 'framing' and 'dealing with Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu' and the like."

As an elite police officer who had cracked many major cases, Ji Shaoqun was naturally no fool.

He understood.

Although that Superintendent Liu was cautious, Ji Shaoqun had worked on the front lines for so many years and had plenty of tricks up his sleeve; dealing with an inexperienced office leader wasn't that difficult.

You lousy superior, go eat shit!

"No problem, Brother Zu!"

"Good, you can go back. Everything else should proceed according to his plan. Whatever about finding drugs or making arrests, just follow the normal procedures."

"Yes!"

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu gave a few more instructions.

Ji Shaoqun left.

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu turned to Brother Da Tou and said: "You know the situation now. Go tell Brother B to let him suffer a little grievance."

Brother Da Tou: "Yes."

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu gave detailed instructions, and Brother Da Tou nodded repeatedly.

"By the way, has that wanted criminal Lu Lu Chengfeng been found yet?"

"He ran off to Haojiang, and we are currently mobilizing men to look for him."

"Alright."

Only then did Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu return home.

He hadn't finished watching "Justice Bao," so Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu held Ruan Mei and continued watching...

They watched until 21:40, and when the episode ended, they finally saw Yang Jiasheng from the Tianbo Mansion work with Bao Zheng to uncover that Chai Chai Wenyi had framed Yang Yang Jiabao, ultimately clearing Yang Yang Jiabao's name.

A new day,

The High Court building.

Outside the building, almost all the media in Hong Kong had arrived.

They were all focused on one thing—the former chairman of the MTR, Tang Xin, was on trial in court today.

Inside the courtroom, every seat was taken.

The media had not been invited inside.

Tang Xin sat in the defendant's seat, expressionless.

Prosecution: "Defendant Tang Xin, during your tenure as chairman of the MTR, you abused your position to accept bribes totaling 320 million, while also being guilty of dereliction of duty..."

Then, one by one, the evidence collected during the investigation was presented: fund transfer records, witness testimonies...

And the defense attorney?

He was slacking off the whole time, only saying "uh-huh... oh... I have no questions to ask..."

What fierce debate?

There was none at all!

The judge sat on the high bench, "earnestly" listening to the opinions of both sides, his eyes "focused" as he examined every piece of evidence.

After a "difficult" debate, two hours later...

The judge finally struck the gavel: "After careful deliberation and investigation by this court, it has been established that the former MTR chairman, Tang Xin, seriously violated professional ethics and relevant laws and regulations during his tenure..."

"Sentenced to... 2 years in prison..."

(PS: In "The Goldfinger," there were 4 deaths and a 10 billion scam, and the final sentence was 3 years.)

After the verdict was announced, sparse applause broke out in the courtroom.

Tang Xin let out a long sigh of relief.

Very good!

It's only 2 years. After going to prison, he'll find an opportunity for medical parole and then continue to enjoy life.

"Hmph!"

"Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu, oh Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu, so what if you can stir up trouble in the Legislative Council?"

"You simply don't understand that in court, we are the ones who call the shots. You're nothing!"

The corners of his mouth curled up involuntarily.

At noon that day, ATV and TVB reported the news.

All the citizens of Hong Kong were in an uproar.

The streets and alleys were filled with questioning and condemnation of the verdict.

"Only two years? Are you kidding me! He took bribes, neglected his duties, raised prices—he did so many evil things, and they only gave him such a short sentence? Is the law just a joke to be played with?"

"In two years, he might even live comfortably inside, and after he gets out, he'll continue to live freely. Is this fair?"

"What kind of judge is this? This is clearly favoritism! With so much evidence right in front of them, they only gave him two years. There must be something fishy going on behind the scenes!"

Especially those gangsters, all of whom were extremely unhappy.

Damn it, I get 2 years just for hurting someone, and you embezzle so much and do so many bad things, and it's only 2 years?

……

Five Star Group, Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's office.

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu slammed the document in his hand onto the desk with a "slap!"

"Damn it!"

"Only two years?"

When the verdict for former MTR Chairman Tang Xin appeared on the screen, Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's originally calm expression turned cold in an instant.

He never expected that such a clear-cut corruption case would result in such a flimsy sentence.

Speaking of the judicial system during the British Hong Kong era, it was simply a tool for the British to control Hong Kong.

On the surface, it had a set of seemingly rigorous legal procedures—so-called fairness and justice!

But in reality, the core power was firmly held in the hands of the British.

Local judicial personnel in Hong Kong were strictly controlled by the foreigners in key areas like promotions and decision-making; only "their own people" could rise up.

And these foreigners and "banana" judges often only considered British interests and the needs of British merchants in Hong Kong, frequently turning a blind eye to the rights and interests of ordinary Hong Kong citizens. The judiciary had degenerated into a means of maintaining colonial rule.

Even after 1997, this lingering negative influence remained, and even persisted for a long time.

Even after 2020, among the 20 judges of the Court of Final Appeal, 17 were foreign judges; the absurdity is evident.

In the Hong Kong judicial system, there is something called "non-permanent judges."

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One must know that it was already 2022.

And as for what lies beneath, it is easy to imagine: the judicial system was occupied by a large number of legal professionals cultivated by the British, who constantly used the guise of so-called "judicial independence" to seek private gain and wreak havoc on this island.

Thinking of this, Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu grew angrier the more he thought about it.

So the question arises: can the Legislative Council have any effect on this judicial system?

The answer is no.

Hong Kong practices the principle of separation of powers—executive, legislative, and judicial—which also serve to check and balance each other.

If the Legislative Council were to touch this piece of the cake, it would be interpreted as: excessive interference in judicial affairs, disrupting the balance between the three branches.

Another point is that within the Legislative Council, among different political factions and interest groups, it is basically impossible to restrain the judicial system.

This judicial system is much harder to deal with than the Governor of Hong Kong.

Currently, Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu has no solution for this judicial system.

The only way is: the "dump truck iaido" approach!

However, doing an iaido strike on one or a few pieces of shit is useless; it will constantly produce new pieces of shit.

"Ring ring ring~~~"

Wen Wen Huixin called.

"Boss, it's me, Wen Wen Huixin." Wen Wen Huixin's capable voice came from the other end of the line, speaking very quickly, "I believe today's noon news will definitely be a hot topic, so I arranged for several reporters to go to the streets to interview citizens."

"I don't know if the boss is willing to accept an interview; I presume the citizens must be very much looking forward to the boss's discerning eye..."

Wen Wen Huixin knew Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's stance, which was naturally to firmly support and "carry it forward."

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu did not hesitate: "Fine, let them come."

He was bursting with anger over this judicial system.

If I can't kill you, can't I at least blast you?

……

……

19:00 in the evening,

Night fell over Hong Kong, and the city lights began to twinkle.

ATV Evening News.

Because TVB had previously reported that "all citizens welcome the MTR price hike," the credibility of TVB news was once again questioned by citizens. At the same time, because Uncle Uncle Uncle Uncle Uncle Liang Uncle Uncle Uncle Uncle Uncle Liang Uncle Uncle Uncle Uncle Liang Uncle Uncle Uncle Liang Uncle Uncle Liang Liang Shuyi opposed Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's MTR price reduction proposal in the Legislative Council, most citizens were very angry with her.

Consequently, the ratings for TVB news dropped directly to just over 20% (on the Chinese channel).

"Hello, dear viewers..."

"Today, the verdict in the case of former MTR Chairman Tang Xin, which has attracted the attention of all of Hong Kong, has sparked a massive uproar across the city."

"The following are interviews with some citizens..."

"Just two years? Are you kidding me!"

"Damn it, this verdict is against heaven's law!"

"Fuck, did this judge take money?"

"Dead bastard, such an outrageous verdict, treating the law like a child's game!"

The angry faces of one citizen after another appeared on camera.

Wen Wen Huixin: "Besides street interviews, we are also very honored to have invited Councilor Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu to accept our interview."

The camera cut to Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's office, beneath the calligraphy reading "Law-abiding and Kind-hearted" and "Open and Aboveboard,"

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu was in a crisp suit, his face solemn, his eyes revealing anger:

"Today's verdict is simply absurd to the extreme! Tang Xin embezzled and took bribes of 320 million, was derelict in his duties... all kinds of witness testimonies were as solid as a mountain. But what was the result? Only sentenced to two years?"

"What does this judge take the law for? What does he take the citizens for? What does he take justice for? Is he treating all of us like idiots!"

"With such a low cost of crime, why do we even need the law? We might as well all go commit corruption and robbery together; anyway, we'll be out after two years and can continue to enjoy life!"

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's emotions grew increasingly agitated,

"And with this..."

"You still have the nerve to call it Hong Kong's 'spirit of the rule of law'??"

"I am very curious, has this honorable judge of the High Court truly understood the meaning of the law?"

"This cannot help but make one doubt whether his professional ability is even up to par!"

"With this level of competence, can he still sit in the judge's seat and pass fair judgments?"

"I strongly demand that the High Court retry this case!"

All of Hong Kong expressed their agreement!

……

……

"Bang~~~~"

Judge Li Li Baijian's villa.

Li Li Baijian, the judge for the Tang Xin case, flew into a rage after watching the "ATV International" news.

He smashed the wine glass in his hand against the wall, sending glass shards flying everywhere.

He was born in Liverpool, England, on May 24, 1924, and came to Hong Kong to practice in 1969. In 1981, he was appointed as a High Court judge (a senior position)...

In the judicial system, he could be said to be high-ranking and powerful.

This was also why he was appointed as the trial judge for the Tang Xin case—to cut the Gordian knot and end the case quickly.

And then let the Hong Kong citizens forget about this MTR matter.

As a result, ATV and Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu actually spouted nonsense and criticized him.

"This Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu is nothing but a thing that doesn't know the height of the sky or the depth of the earth!"

"By what right does he, Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu, question my verdict? Does he think that with one shout, he can change everything? This court is still run by me; it's not his turn to point fingers!"

He paced back and forth in the living room, cursing incessantly.

"And those stupid citizens, who do they think they are? They don't understand the law at all, let alone know how to respect the authority of a judge!"

The more he thought about it, the angrier he became,

So he called his subordinate.

"Immediately send the relevant legal documents to the Correctional Services Department; I want Tang Xin to be imprisoned in Stanley tomorrow!"

"I want to let these stupid citizens see that however I judge Tang Xin, that is how he will be judged!"

Subordinate: "Yes!!"

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A new day,

10:00 AM,

Stanley Prison welcomed a lone individual—Tang Xin.

According to custom, a large number of prisoners ran over to watch.

"Someone's here!"

"Eh, why is there only one person?"

"Who is it?"

"It's him... that big MTR boss Tang Xin!"

"Wow, it's that damn bastard who wanted to raise MTR prices!"

The whole prison suddenly became lively.

In a certain area, a large space was cleared out.

Standing there, impressively, was the prison's great demon king—Ding Xie! A family...