Chapter 466: 454 Court Provocation: Appeal for Retrial Rejected

Commissioner Dai Weisi was struck by the car and finally regained consciousness in the hospital bed at the Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital.

At 19:23, TVB and ATV both urgently interrupted their programming to broadcast this news.

"Dear viewers, we now bring you a breaking news report. Just 30 minutes ago, Hong Kong Police Commissioner Dai Weisi was involved in a car accident while returning to his official residence. The incident occurred near Causeway Bay when a black modified vehicle suddenly swerved out and collided with Commissioner Dai Weisi's private car. The Commissioner was critically injured..."

"He has been rushed to the Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital for emergency treatment. The specific extent of his injuries is not yet known..."

The news footage showed the scene of the car, which had been smashed to pieces.

After this news aired, all the citizens were stunned.

One moment they were discussing the police force framing Tai Lo B and targeting Mr. Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu, and the next, Commissioner Dai Weisi was sent flying by a car?

However, most citizens did not suspect that Tai Lo B or Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu's people were behind it, because in the eyes of the public, the Commissioner belonged to the side that had just officially sentenced the culprit, Liang, and his conflict with Tai Lo B/Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu was not that significant.

If they were going to kill, they would have killed Deputy Commissioner Ryan, not Commissioner Dai Weisi.

Two hours later,

Michael, another Deputy Commissioner of Police, appeared before the numerous reporters gathered at the Police Headquarters building with a face full of sorrow (while struggling to suppress his wild joy) and made a statement:

"After investigation, the cause of the accident was that our police force was in pursuit of one of Hong Kong's Top 10 Most Wanted criminals—the Tiger-Leopard-Jackal gang. As a result, the other party was driving too fast, lost control, and collided with the Commissioner's private car..."

"The Tiger-Leopard-Jackal gang is an extremely vicious group of violent criminals who have committed several major cases, such as last year's jewelry store robbery in Tsim Sha Tsui and the cash-in-transit van heist in Mong Kok. Their methods were extremely cruel, resulting in the deaths of several service staff and security guards..."

"I solemnly promise all citizens of Hong Kong here that no matter the cost, the police will definitely bring all members of the Tiger-Leopard-Jackal gang to justice and ensure they receive the severe punishment they deserve under the law!"

At 22:00,

ATV and TVB reported this news on time.

In the news footage, not only was the scene of Deputy Commissioner Michael's speech shown, but photos of the three members of the Tiger-Leopard-Jackal gang were also displayed. In the photos, the three looked fierce, with ruthless glints in their eyes.

In the night in Sai Kung, the humid sea breeze, carrying a salty, fishy scent, quietly crept into a somewhat dilapidated rental apartment.

Inside,

On a worn-out sofa, the three members of the Tiger-Leopard-Jackal gang were sitting lazily, along with their younger sister, who was intently watching the television.

Suddenly, the news of Commissioner Dai Weisi's attack aired on TV, and the serious voice of host Wen Huizhen echoed in the room:

"Deputy Commissioner of Police Michael stated that the accident occurred during the pursuit of the Tiger-Leopard-Jackal gang..."

The three brothers instantly widened their eyes. The expressions on their faces shifted from their original leisure to shock, and then to anger.

"What? What the hell is this situation?"

Leopard stood up abruptly,

"We haven't done anything at all. Who the hell is framing us?"

He was so angry that the veins on his forehead were bulging.

They were more wronged than Dou E.

Tiger also bristled: "We haven't made a move in a long time. How did we become the culprits?"

Jackal was furious: "This is a frame-up?! We didn't do anything!"

The cup in the sister's hand nearly slipped.

The three brothers felt incredibly wronged; a massive pot of blame had been smashed right onto their heads.

I am a bad person, and my methods are cruel, but you guys are too dark! I admit to the things I've done, but don't even think about framing me for things I haven't!

"This police force is even darker than us!"

Five Star Group building,

Office,

"Very good!"

"That's more like it!"

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu was delighted after seeing the news.

These Tiger-Leopard-Jackal guys were too miserable.

However, these people were ruthless, and Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu didn't feel a shred of pity for them.

And this news from the police force clearly showed that it was Fatty Peng's response to him. He and Fatty Peng had reached a consensus.

Let's play the game with conventional means; don't resort to unconventional tactics.

That way, it's good for you and good for me.

Fatty Governor wouldn't really risk his own life; with a salary of millions or tens of millions a year, why would he play with his life?

Late at night, Commissioner Dai Weisi finally regained consciousness in his hospital bed at the Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital.

He felt as if his head was splitting, and his entire body felt as if it had fallen apart, with every joint protesting.

He struggled to open his eyes, looking at the blindingly white walls and various medical equipment around him, feeling dazed for a moment.

Although the surgery after the car accident saved his life, his legs had lost all sensation. He could only lie paralyzed on the bed, becoming a cripple.

Soon, the doctor arrived.

The doctor broke the bad news to him: his hands and feet were broken, and although the surgery went well... he would likely remain a cripple in the future.

"I... am a cripple?"

Dai Weisi could not accept this cruel reality; his eyes were filled with despair and disbelief.

He still had so much power!

So much future!

He could not be a cripple!

"No!"

He roared in agony, knowing that his disability would cause him to lose that wonderful power!

He had only been in office for a month!

"It must be Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu!"

In his heart, the first person he thought of was Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu; it must have been Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu who did this.

Just then, Deputy Commissioner Michael walked in, carrying a fruit basket.

"Commissioner!"

At this moment, Michael was already the acting Commissioner. He looked sorrowful on the surface, but the corner of his mouth was twitching uncontrollably~~~

God, please grant me a mouth that can stay still!

Hehehe~~~~

"Commissioner, you've finally woken up. Everyone was worried to death." He walked quickly to Dai Weisi's bedside and said hypocritically.

Dai Weisi's eyes were filled with anger and unwillingness as he ordered: "It must be Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu. He has wanted to take revenge on me for a long time. Send someone to catch him immediately."

"No, Commissioner, you're wrong!"

"It wasn't Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu who did it at all!"

"Impossible, it must be Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu!"

Michael shook his head: "Commissioner, I think you've been blinded by anger. It was the Tiger-Leopard-Jackal gang. They were driving too fast while fleeing from our officers and lost control, colliding with your car."

Then, he recounted the so-called sequence of events in detail.

After listening, Dai Weisi widened his eyes and roared: "Impossible, this is absolutely impossible! It must be Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu; he must be the mastermind."

Michael, however, said unhurriedly: "Commissioner, I know it's hard for you to accept, but that is the fact. Moreover, we have already held a press conference and announced the details of the case to the public."

"What? It's already been announced?!"

Dai Weisi finally realized what was happening and stared at Michael with wide eyes.

"You... you guys... are diverting attention!"

Michael smiled, neither confirming nor denying.

"You guys..."

Dai Weisi laughed in anger.

It seemed he had become a discarded pawn; they were trying to cover this up and use the Tiger-Leopard-Jackal gang as scapegoats.

He was so angry that he trembled all over, gritting his teeth and saying: "Good, very good!"

But he was powerless to do anything.

Michael patted Dai Weisi on the shoulder: "Commissioner, you're injured now, so focus on your recovery. Rest assured and hand the police force over to me..."

The corner of his mouth was completely uncontrollable now~~~

Dai Weisi looked at Michael with hatred; he understood that with his serious injury and disability, and with Ryan, the head of the Operations Department (the second-in-command), out of the picture, Michael was next in line to succeed as the Commissioner of Police.

"Congratulations, Commissioner Michael!"

After saying this, he turned his head away, refusing to look at Michael, his eyes filled with anger and loneliness.

Michael suppressed the corner of his mouth, stood solemnly, and saluted: "Rest assured, Commissioner, I will definitely lead the police force well! Focus on your recovery!" "..."

Dai Weisi was so angry he wanted to roll off the bed and hit Michael's feet!

New day,

The police force was making frequent moves.

First, Michael was appointed as the Commissioner of Police, and then two Senior Assistant Commissioners were promoted—none of whom had any connection to Huang Bingyao or Situ Jie.

Secondly, Michael's first act upon taking office was to drag Ryan out to divert public attention, letting Ryan shoulder all the blame. This case and the ensuing storm were thus brought to a close.

Five Star Group building,

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu saw the police force's actions and knew that the matter had come to an end.

"Alright, let's end it here."

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu called his personal lawyer, Lin Liangshui: "Go make a trip for me, run over to the case regarding Brother B, and file an appeal for a retrial."

Last time, the defense lawyer for Tai Lo B and his men was not hired by Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu, but was just someone hired at random.

This time, he would naturally use his own lawyer.

Lin Liangshui: "Yes, I'll go handle it immediately!"

In the afternoon,

Five Star Group's personal lawyer, Lin Liangshui, filed an appeal with the High Court, requesting a retrial of the "Tai Lo B Drug Trafficking Case."

And this appeal was received by that same judge, Li Baijian.

Li Baijian casually flipped through the appeal documents on his desk, a trace of disdain appearing at the corner of his mouth.

"Retrial?"

"Just based on a recording?"

The assistant replied nervously: "Yes, the other party argues that the recording proves the police engaged in framing and entrapment, and that Tai Lo B and his men were wronged, so they are requesting a retrial. In the documents they submitted, besides the recording, there is also an appraisal report proving the authenticity of the recording."

"Absurd!"

"Don't they know that secretly recorded audio cannot be used as evidence in court? Since it cannot be used as evidence, what is there to talk about regarding a retrial? What grounds are there for a retrial?"

Li Baijian threw the appeal documents aside.

"Send it back, don't accept it!"

He wanted to show Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu: what judicial authority means!

Did he really think being a Legislative Councilor was such a big deal?!

The assistant looked troubled: "However, responding this way, won't it cause an even bigger public opinion storm? After all, the public is currently very concerned about this case."

Li Baijian's face darkened: "So what if they are concerned? Our court cannot initiate a retrial just because of public pressure and some insufficiently verified evidence; that would be a destruction of the dignity of the law and judicial stability."

"We act according to the law and procedures, not to cater to public opinion!"

Righteous and stern!

The assistant naturally knew Li Baijian's disdain for Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu.

"Yes, I'll go handle it immediately!"

Five Star Group building,

Downstairs,

Wen Fang, along with his wife and his mother, arrived downstairs.

Originally, it should have been just the couple, but his mother insisted on coming to thank Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu, so she tagged along.

Parking.

Tai Bao teleported over, a rag on his shoulder: "Handsome, what are you here for?"

Wen Fang said politely: "Hello, my name is Wen Fang, from the Kwun Tong Regional Crime Unit. Last time my wife was stabbed, and then Brother Zu saved her. This time my wife is discharged from the hospital, so I've come specifically to thank Brother Zu."

Tai Bao suddenly realized: "Oh, it's you. Go on in... I'll go park your car."

This matter had been on the ATV news that night and in the papers the next day; many people knew about it, and it certainly couldn't be hidden from Tai Bao, who was well-informed.

"Many thanks, what should I call you?"

"My name is Tai Bao."

"Brother Tai Bao, many thanks!"

"Don't mention it."

The three of them picked up their gifts, walked into the Five Star building, explained their purpose to the front desk, and were allowed to go up to the top floor shortly after.

Soon, the three of them arrived at Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu's office.

"Mr. Guan, thank you so much for last time..."

Wen Fang, his wife, and his mother took turns holding Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu's hand, thanking their savior repeatedly.

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu smiled broadly: "Don't mention it, don't mention it."

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu: "By the way, where is the baby?"

Wen Fang: "Born a month and a half premature, so he's still being cared for in the neonatal unit at the hospital. This time it's just my wife being discharged, so we came to thank you first."

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu: "You have a heart..."

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu took an amulet out of his wallet: "This is a peace amulet I requested from the Tin Hau Temple. I usually keep it in my wallet. May it bless the baby so he can be discharged from the hospital in good health soon."

Being a month and a half premature was not easy to pull through.

And according to "superstitious" beliefs, by giving away his own peace amulet, he could bring his own luck to the baby, allowing the little baby to be safe and smooth, and to be discharged from the hospital successfully.

Who in Hong Kong didn't know that Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu liked to worship Wong Tai Sin and Tin Hau, and that his luck had always been very good?

The three of them were incredibly grateful, and after repeatedly declining, they finally accepted it as they couldn't refuse Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu.

"Thank you, Mr. Guan!"

Mr. Guan was even more approachable than he was portrayed outside.

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu: "Don't mention it."

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu accompanied them for over 10 minutes before sending the family off.

"You saved the Wen Fang family... Your deeds are being spread throughout the police force..."

"You have received a reward: Police Force Support Rate +1%!"

Just then, Lin Liangshui ran into Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu's office with a face full of anger.

"Boss!"

"What's wrong? Your face looks so bad."

"The court rejected the appeal for a retrial of the case."

"???"

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu was stunned for a moment: "Why?"

Lin Liangshui said: "The court said that currently there is no new evidence to prove that Brother B and the others are innocent, so they will not grant a retrial."

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu was surprised: "That's not right, didn't the recording prove it?"

Lin Liangshui said: "The court's meaning is: this kind of recording does not possess legal admissibility, so the court will not accept it. By the way, the judge is Li Baijian."

"It's him?!"

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu was amused.

He had been disappointed that the police force hadn't put up a stubborn fight.

It turned out the judge had given him a surprise.

"Very good!"

"You have successfully caught my attention!"

The only thing that left Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu feeling puzzled was: didn't this judge coordinate with Fatty Peng?

(End of chapter)