Chapter 467: Chris Patten's Super Plan Initiated: Step One, Gift My Daughter to Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu!

Government House, 19:12.

Chris Patten, his wife, and three daughters had finished dinner, likely roast beef with Yorkshire pudding, creamed broccoli, and mashed carrots.

At this moment,

ATV News suddenly broadcast a report that caught Chris Patten's attention.

"Today, lawyer Lin Lin Liangshui previously filed an appeal with the High Court, requesting a retrial of the 'Tai Lo B drug trafficking case,' on the grounds that..."

"This recording is believed to prove that the police engaged in planting evidence and framing the suspects, and that Tai Lo B and others were wrongly accused."

"However, shockingly, Judge Li Li Baijian of the High Court, after reviewing the relevant materials, directly rejected this request for a retrial..."

"We specifically interviewed the client's new lawyer, Barrister Lin, who stated that this recording plays a key role in revealing the truth of the case. To completely deny a retrial solely based on how the evidence was obtained is truly thought-provoking and will cause the public to have new doubts about the path to achieving judicial justice."

"Next, let's interview some citizens..."

On camera, a middle-aged man said emotionally: "This is simply unreasonable! This recording clearly reveals the police's issues, yet the court rejected the retrial on the grounds that the evidence is inadmissible. Isn't this just brushing us off?"

Another young woman expressed her confusion with a face full of doubt: "Everyone was hoping for a retrial of this case to clear the names of those involved. Now they're saying the evidence is invalid; this reason is too far-fetched. If it's always like this, how can we believe the court can judge cases fairly?"

Chris Patten was halfway through his Yorkshire pudding and froze: "????"

No, is the court stupid?

Are they actually provoking Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu?

Or did I fail to notify the court?

Chris Patten called his secretary, Cain: "Did you not notify the court?"

Cain: "............"

Bowing his head.

"Sorry, boss, I forgot to notify them."

"............"

Chris Patten waved his hand: "Go notify him..."

They are all good dogs of our Great Britain; it hurts to lose even one.

After finishing dinner,

Chris Patten returned to his study to continue the work he hadn't finished during the day.

He had failed in his "no-holds-barred combat" with Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu.

Chris Patten learned from his pain and decided to stop locking his gaze solely on Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu, but instead look at the big picture and proceed at his own pace.

He had been in Hong Kong for a month and a half and hadn't accomplished anything.

Last night, Prime Minister Major even called to ask about the situation, and Chris Patten didn't dare say he was battered and bruised.

In the spacious study, the lights were bright, casting warm yellow light into every corner.

Chris Patten sat before a massive carved desk,

the pencil in his hand circling and marking incessantly on the documents covering the table.

He was refining his plan.

His brow was sometimes furrowed, trapped by some detail, and sometimes relaxed, revealing excitement.

"Cain, Lena, come here."

Chris Patten suddenly raised his head and pressed the call button on the desk, summoning his secretaries, Cain and Lena.

Soon, the two secretaries entered the study.

"Boss~~~" *2

Chris Patten pointed to the documents on the table, unable to suppress the excitement in his heart:

"I have been pondering how to secure more benefits and influence for our British Empire before Hong Kong's handover. After much deliberation during this time, I have come up with a brilliant plan regarding the future electoral reform of Hong Kong."

Lena: "What kind of plan is it, boss?"

Chris Patten paced with his head held high, elaborating on his political reform proposal:

"First, the Legislative Council must be separated from the Executive Council, and the Executive Council can no longer operate as it has in the past."

"Think about it, Hong Kong has always been executive-led, which gives the future government significant power in administration. This is unacceptable to us. So I want to break this situation and amplify the power of the Legislative Council. I can then foster pro-British forces within the Legislative Council, making it a platform for us to voice our opinions, thereby better controlling Hong Kong's political direction and ensuring that Hong Kong continues to align with the interests of our British Empire after the handover."

Upon hearing this, Cain couldn't help but feel excited and flattered: "Boss, this is truly a genius idea! Your thinking is so far-reaching. This way, the future government's executive power will inevitably be weakened, and our British Empire will still be able to hold the right to speak in Hong Kong and continue to maintain our interests."

Lena also hurriedly chimed in: "Yes, boss. In this way, the influence of our British Empire can continue to be preserved in Hong Kong, and won't be completely cut off because of the handover."

"Exactly! That is my thought!"

The wrinkles on Chris Patten's face seemed to highlight his pleasure.

"There is a second change: change the current dual-seat, dual-vote system to a single-seat, single-vote system, increase functional constituencies from 21 to 30, and change them to individual voting, while lowering the age to 18."

"Under the dual-seat, dual-vote system, it's easy to have one dragging two, which is not conducive to us precisely fostering pro-British forces. But with a single-seat, single-vote system, voters only vote for one candidate in one constituency, which allows us to more specifically support pro-British candidates in each constituency."

"Increasing functional constituencies and changing them to individual voting will allow more groups influenced by us to participate, and these groups tend to be more inclined to follow our arrangements. This way, more pro-British forces can enter the Legislative Council, and we can firmly control the legislative power, making all legislation develop in a direction favorable to us."

Setting aside the factor of Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu,

this idea of Chris Patten's was absolutely brilliant!

Cain's hands trembled slightly with excitement as he raised his voice: "Boss, you have considered everything so thoroughly! According to your plan, those who support us will be able to stand out more easily in the elections."

Lena also nodded repeatedly from the side, adding: "That's right, boss. And by lowering the voting age to 18, these young people are inexperienced and more easily guided and influenced by us, which can cultivate more pro-British young voter groups."

Chris Patten waved his arms: "The third change is to abolish appointed seats and make all District Councils directly elected, so that we can control the District Councils through elections at the grassroots level and hold grassroots political power in our hands."

"With this entire set of measures, we can occupy an advantageous position at both the grassroots and legislative levels in Hong Kong, comprehensively controlling Hong Kong's political development!"

Passionate and stirring!

Chris Patten leaned back in his chair, crossing his arms over his chest with a confident smile on his face:

"Once this plan is implemented, even after '98, by relying on these carefully laid-out methods, our British Empire can continue to influence Hong Kong's political direction and keep Hong Kong serving our interests to a certain extent."

Cain and Lena said in unison: "Boss is wise!"

"Sigh..."

Suddenly, Chris Patten sighed.

"Currently, the biggest obstacle is still this person, Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu."

"If he is here, with his influence, I'm afraid he will still be the one calling the shots in the Legislative Council."

Cain and Lena fell silent again.

After thinking for a moment, Cain said: "Boss, the District Council direct elections are in '94, and the Legislative Council direct elections are in '95... We have 2 or 3 years to deal with that Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu."

"And if it really comes to it, before the '95 elections, we can use our Empire's ace agents, or 007, and have them take care of this Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu. As long as Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu dies, his subordinates will surely fall into internal chaos, and then our Parasite Plan can be launched..."

Cain revealed a sinister look.

Chris Patten heard this, pondered for a moment, and nodded: "You're right. Then we will implement this plan in the first half of '95. We will parasitize and take his place, and in the second half of the year, during the Legislative Council elections, all the results will be ours."

As for the risks...

Chris Patten considered it. First, before taking action, he would return to the UK to report for duty, avoiding any counterattack from Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's team.

And as for 007 and the ace agents, he absolutely trusted their capabilities.

These are the world's top agents; they can't even kill a small fry like you?

Lena: "Boss, I also have a plan that can serve as an effective supplement."

Chris Patten: "Speak."

Lena: "A strategy of alienation!"

Cain frowned: "This Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu is clearly a person from the East; I'm afraid it won't be that easy to alienate him, right?"

Lena shook her head: "That's not necessarily true. A few years ago, a leader of the Xinhua News Agency... didn't he also run off to the United States?"

"The first thing we need to do is show closeness to Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu and frequently claim in the media that we have a good relationship with him."

"There are three benefits: First benefit: Doesn't Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu have a high reputation? Well, if we become friends with them, the citizens will trust us."

That's right, just piggyback!

Piggyback on Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's public support rating!

"Second benefit: Alienation! Third benefit: Later, when we kill Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu, perhaps his subordinates won't suspect us!"

Chris Patten's eyes lit up!

"Good!"

"Very good!"

Chris Patten couldn't help but applaud.

"This plan is good; let's do it!"

"Before '95, I will first make friends with Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu, sincerely make friends!"

"After '95, we will kill him, and our people will parasitize his Five Star Group, bringing the Five Star Group, which has high public support, under our control, continuing to shine and heat for our British cause."

Chris Patten became more excited the more he thought about it, then looked at Cain: "By the way, call the Special Branch and ask how the Parasite Plan is progressing now?"

Cain: "Back to boss, I checked just two days ago. Currently, the agents in the Special Branch are all being highly valued, have a lot of work, and are very appreciated by their leaders!"

Chris Patten clapped: "Good!!"

"In that case, you continue to find the Chief Secretary, have him arrange for some undercover agents to go over... and the Financial Secretary, arrange for people too..."

Not a single mistake, not a single piece of content missed!

"I want the Five Star Group to be full of our people everywhere!"

Chris Patten felt high.

Just thinking about it felt wonderful.

Aren't you, Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu, very impressive? But you don't know that your Five Star Group will soon be mine!

Before '95, it's just raising pigs!

After '95, it's time to start the slaughter!

Hehehehe~~~~

Kane and Li Li Li Li Li Lina said in unison: "Boss is brilliant!"

Fat Peng looked at the two of them: "By the way, what method do you think I should use to get closer to Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu?"

Kane: "Boss, isn't the judge's rejection of the retrial a perfect opportunity? You can make a public statement tomorrow to refute the judge."

Fat Peng: "Brilliant!"

Li Li Li Li Li Lina: "There is another way. Doesn't Miss Laura want to be a model? I see the Miss Asia pageant on ATV is on August 19th, and they are currently holding auditions. We could send her over..."

Fat Peng: "Good!"

Li Li Li Li Li Lina hesitated for a moment: "Of course, if Boss is willing, I think it would be even better if one of the two young ladies became Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's girlfriend... If they have a child, then there would be inheritance rights."

Fat Peng thought for a moment.

Having dealt with Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu for a long time, he recognized Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's power.

If he had such a son-in-law, it wouldn't be hard to accept.

Besides, inheritance rights...

Fat Peng was a bit tempted.

This Five Star Group is worth over 1 billion pounds, and it will be worth even more in the future; he couldn't earn that much money in a lifetime of working for others.

Once Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu dies and the estate is divided, he would definitely get the lion's share.

This daughter, she can be sent!

As for daughters, he has three; sending one isn't impossible. Besides, when Laura met him last time, she seemed to like Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu very much.

"Fine, I'll go talk to Laura."

Fat Peng happily went to the wine cabinet and opened a bottle of wine.

"Let's celebrate!"

"Cheers!" *3

A new day.

The news of the court refusing the second trial made the headlines of every newspaper in Hong Kong.

"Retrial of 'Tai Lo B Drug Case' Rejected, Judicial Fairness Questioned" — *Oriental Daily News*

"No Way for a Retrial! Audio Evidence Discarded, Where is Judicial Credibility?" — *Wen Wei Po*

"Refusal to Retry 'Tai Lo B Drug Case', Court Ruling Faces Strong Public Questioning" — *South China Morning Post*

Today's newspapers are selling like hotcakes.

And all the citizens of Hong Kong are discussing this matter.

Over at the court,

Li Li Baijian came to work today and was besieged by a large number of reporters at the entrance.

Reporters poked at him rudely.

Some even divided the work, grabbing his arms.

Then, he was bombarded with questions.

It was only with great difficulty that he escaped the clutches of the crazy reporters and entered the High Court.

Inside the court,

He received respectful gazes from quite a few judges along the way.

"Li Sir, well done!"

"We must let them see the authority of the court!"

"I support you!"

The legal profession requires a huge investment of money; after graduation, one must start from the grassroots of the court, and it takes ten or twenty years to slowly climb up.

This profession, which consumes both money and time, is destined to require a lot of wealth.

It is now 1992; looking back 30 years, that would be 1960... at that time, Chinese people simply didn't have much money to study this profession.

Therefore, the current situation in the courts is that 80% are British, and the other 20%? They are grassroots Chinese judges who have slowly accumulated over the last decade or so, grassroots... (By the 21st century, this situation slowly decreased, but it still accounts for a large proportion.)

So, regarding Li Li Baijian's approach, basically all the British judges are very supportive.

And at this moment,

Over at the Government House, Fat Peng went out to take the subway to perform a populist act, 'coincidentally' ran into TVB reporters, and was then 'coincidentally' interviewed by them.

"Governor, many citizens call you 'Fat Peng', I wonder what your thoughts are on this?"

"Hahaha~~~ I think this nickname is an affectionate term from everyone, and I like it very much." (Inner roar: This nickname is incredibly stupid!)

"Governor, what are your thoughts on the rejection of the retrial application for the 'Tai Lo B Drug Case' reported by ATV news yesterday?"

Facing the subway citizens and the camera, Fat Peng put on a solemn face:

"Citizens of Hong Kong, I have always believed that the rule of law and justice are the cornerstones of Hong Kong society; this is beyond doubt. Regarding the rejection of the retrial application for the 'Tai Lo B Drug Case', I am deeply concerned. Every citizen has the right to a fair trial; this is the basic principle of a society ruled by law."

Fat Peng's expression was pained, like an absolute defender of justice.

"A recording that may concern the truth of the case was easily excluded from the considerations for a retrial; is this reasonable? In the judicial process, are we merely pursuing rigid procedures while ignoring the truth itself? This is not only an injustice to the parties involved, but also a challenge to the spirit of the rule of law in Hong Kong."

His voice gradually rose, carrying a hint of unquestionable momentum.

"This case has already attracted the attention of all of Hong Kong, and public questioning is rising one after another. The court has the responsibility and the obligation to respond to these questions, to re-examine the retrial application, and to give the citizens of Hong Kong an explanation, to give the rule of law an explanation!"

"I, Fat Peng, stand on the side of the citizens!"

Fat Peng's words were resonant, and the righteous indignation on his face seemed to spill out of the camera frame.

"Good!!!"

It is unknown who started it, but the entire subway carriage erupted in enthusiastic applause!

Clatter clatter clatter~~~

The applause was like thunder.

"Governor, you said it so well!"

"This is the Governor we want!"

"Governor, we support you!"

(End of chapter)