Chapter 597: Qiu Qiu Gangao vs. Zhang Zhang Chongbang: Goodbye, You Are Already High Above

"Beep-boop, beep-boop~~~~~"

The police cars wailed as they headed north.

Inside one of the police cars, Zhang Zhang Chongbang felt the flames of ambition to earn a merit burning in his heart.

Soon,

two police cars arrived at the banknote printing plant.

Then they saw the alarms inside ringing incessantly.

The expressions of all the officers changed.

"Something's happened!"

"Move!"

All the officers quickly grabbed their guns and rushed inside.

Soon,

Pete and his men charged into the banknote printing workshop and encountered Zhou Zhou Xingxing and the others.

Zhou Zhou Xingxing and the others: "???"

Pete and the others: "???"

Pete and his men immediately recognized Zhou Zhou Xingxing.

Zhou Zhou Xingxing said sternly: "I am Superintendent Zhou Zhou Xingxing of the Hong Kong Island District Police Station. State your identities!"

Pete and the others hurriedly saluted: "Zhou Sir! I am Pete from the East Kowloon Regional Crime Unit..."

Zhou Zhou Xingxing: "East Kowloon Police Station? This is the New Territories. How did you come here?"

Pete hurriedly explained: "We are here because we are investigating a case..."

He gave a rough summary of the entire case.

Wait a minute...

That's not right; you are from the Hong Kong Island District Police Station, so you are also crossing jurisdictions.

Zhou Zhou Xingxing said sternly: "This operation is being personally ordered and supervised by Senior Assistant Commissioner Sir Sir Sir Sir Sir Huang Sir... You are temporarily responsible for maintaining order here and protecting the scene."

Upon hearing this, Pete and the others felt their scalps go numb.

Senior Assistant Commissioner Sir Sir Sir Sir Sir Huang Sir?

Isn't that the future Commissioner of Police?

They immediately became well-behaved.

In unison: "Yes, sir!"

On the other side,

Zhang Zhang Chongbang led his men forward and finally encountered Qiu Qiu Gangao.

Both sides: "???"

Zhang Zhang Chongbang blurted out subconsciously: "Why are you here?"

Qiu Qiu Gangao raised an eyebrow: "Zhang Sir, I should be the one asking you that. Aren't you from the East Kowloon Police Station? This is the New Territories North; what are you doing here??"

Zhang Zhang Chongbang stiffened his temper: "I'm here to work a case."

When Zhang Zhang Chongbang was in the Organized Crime and Triad Bureau, his relationship with Qiu Qiu Gangao was actually quite good at first, a friendly competition... my foot; Qiu Qiu Gangao's rank was higher than his, and while he was amiable on the surface, he was actually unconvinced in his heart.

As Qiu Qiu Gangao was promoted faster and faster while he remained stagnant, he suffered mental breakdowns a dozen times and turned into a bitter, cynical person on the spot, which made many colleagues dissatisfied with him.

Qiu Qiu Gangao initially tried to comfort Zhang Zhang Chongbang, but as Zhang Zhang Chongbang bad-mouthed him more often, their past friendship was worn away, and Qiu Qiu Gangao gradually distanced himself from Zhang Zhang Chongbang, becoming like a stranger.

Qiu Qiu Gangao sneered: "Work a case? You crossed districts to work a case; did you report it to New Territories North?"

Zhang Zhang Chongbang retorted: "Did you?"

Qiu Qiu Gangao: "What a joke. I'm from the Organized Crime and Triad Bureau; do I need to report it? Besides, this case was personally arranged by the big boss above..."

"The big boss?"

Zhang Zhang Chongbang immediately thought of that detestable, fat face of Sir Sir Sir Sir Sir Huang Sir Sir Sir Sir Sir Huang Sir Sir Sir Sir Huang Sir Sir Sir Huang Sir Sir Huang Sir Huang Bingyao.

At the same time, he realized—if Sir Sir Sir Sir Sir Huang Sir Sir Sir Sir Sir Huang Sir Sir Sir Sir Huang Sir Sir Sir Huang Sir Sir Huang Sir Huang Bingyao had to come personally to give instructions, something major must have happened.

It might even have something to do with that hypocrite Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu.

Zhang Zhang Chongbang asked subconsciously: "What are you trying to do?"

Qiu Qiu Gangao scoffed: "In what capacity are you asking me... Remember, I am now a Senior Superintendent, and you are a Senior Inspector!"

Zhang Zhang Chongbang: "............"

The few junior officers Zhang Zhang Chongbang brought with him looked at each other when they saw this scene.

They hadn't expected the relationship between Zhang Zhang Chongbang and the police force's star, Qiu Sir, to be this bad.

It could even be said there was a scent of gunpowder.

Qiu Qiu Gangao kept a cold face: "I am now ordering you in my capacity as a Senior Superintendent of the Organized Crime and Triad Bureau to leave the banknote printing plant immediately. You are not allowed to touch a single thing regarding the case here!"

Zhang Zhang Chongbang grew anxious: "You can't do this!"

This is a major case; I can't have zero credit.

Qiu Qiu Gangao: "I am giving an order now, understand?!"

Zhang Zhang Chongbang: "............"

In the end, he could only flush red, clench his fists, and in a fit of anger, turn and leave.

In the past, the two were in the same department and held the same rank.

But now, Qiu Qiu Gangao had already become a mountain he could not reach.

Why?

Why did it turn out like this?

Zhang Zhang Chongbang thought of Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu, that hypocritical phony. If it weren't for his favoritism toward Qiu Qiu Gangao, if he could have favored him too, how could he have fallen to such a pathetic state?!

Soon,

Mr. Li, the director of the banknote printing plant, and Deputy Chairman Wang of the Monetary Authority, who had received a call from the plant's security, rushed to the banknote printing plant.

Tonight, they happened to be with young models at a Central clubhouse, so they were together and had come over together.

As soon as Mr. Li and Deputy Chairman Wang got out of the car, they rushed toward the scene with panicked expressions. Their assistant secretaries hadn't arrived yet because they hadn't brought them along to the clubhouse.

As soon as the two stepped into the banknote printing plant, they saw a scene of utter devastation along the way, and their faces instantly turned pale.

Finally,

they arrived at the banknote printing workshop.

By this time, the ATV reporters had already snuck away.

The two quickly saw the corpse of the Chairman of the Monetary Authority.

Buzz~~~~~

It felt as if their heads had been struck by a heavy hammer.

Their legs went weak, and they sat directly on the ground.

Trembling,

"It's over, something major has happened!"

"The Chairman of the Monetary Authority is dead; this is too big!"

"What on earth is going on here?"

Just then, the duty supervisor of the banknote printing plant explained the sequence of events nearby: someone had held the Chairman of the Monetary Authority's family hostage, snuck into the plant, and then taken control of the plant at night to print a massive amount of banknotes.

Mr. Li and Deputy Chairman Wang almost fainted again.

This matter was equally huge!

The two exchanged a glance, forcibly suppressed the anger in their hearts, and spoke in low voices.

"What should we do?"

"The police are here, and they already know everything."

"Should we try to bribe them?"

"I don't know... should we test the waters first?"

"This matter must be covered up, otherwise the Monetary Authority and the banknote printing plant will both be in big trouble."

After a few words, the two gradually calmed down.

Mr. Li feigned composure, walked up to Qiu Qiu Gangao, took out a cigarette, and handed it to him: "This officer, may I ask your name?"

Qiu Qiu Gangao: "Qiu Qiu Gangao."

Mr. Li: "Qiu Sir, this matter concerns the Monetary Authority and Hong Kong's financial security. I wonder if you could make an exception and keep this matter confidential?"

Qiu Qiu Gangao looked icy: "Sorry, this is a massive case. The Chairman of the Monetary Authority and his wife are dead; this matter has already pierced the heavens. We are here now, and it is impossible for us to act as if we know nothing."

Mr. Li's expression changed instantly: "Can you really not make an exception? There are many things involved here that you simply don't understand. Once this gets out, it will easily cause market panic."

The water is too deep; you can't handle it.

Qiu Qiu Gangao: "Sorry."

Deputy Chairman Wang, who was standing nearby, turned dark-faced, snorted coldly, and pulled out his official authority: "Which department are you from?"

Qiu Qiu Gangao: "Organized Crime and Triad Bureau, Senior Superintendent."

"Organized Crime and Triad Bureau?"

Deputy Chairman Wang showed contempt and said coldly: "Do you know what kind of place the banknote printing plant is? This concerns the issuance and stability of Hong Kong's currency. According to regulations, the police force has no right to interfere in anything here."

"Furthermore, the operation of the banknote printing plant has always followed strict procedures. Under the supervision of the Monetary Authority, it has never had any issues and has never required the police force to intervene. The moment you arrive, such a huge incident occurs!"

"I suspect there is a problem inside!"

A label, slapped directly onto them.

Qiu Qiu Gangao sneered upon hearing this: "Vice Chairman Wang is so afraid of our police force investigating; could it be that this case is related to you? Are you the mastermind behind this gang of ruthless bandits? Is your goal to secretly print money for your own use?"

Slapping a label?

I can do that too!

Vice Chairman Wang was directly enraged: "You!"

Finally, he flicked his sleeves in annoyance: "Forget it, what is there to say to someone of your low level? I will call the Commissioner directly and have him call you."

The corner of Qiu Qiu Gangao's mouth curled up.

The Commissioner?

Vice Chairman Wang walked to the side, took out his mobile phone, made a call, reached Commissioner Michael, and explained the situation: the police force had suddenly run to the banknote printing plant to stir up trouble, and it even involved a case.

Not long after,

Qiu Qiu Gangao's phone rang.

Vice Chairman Wang revealed a look of mockery!

Qiu Qiu Gangao: "Hello..."

Sir Sir Sir Sir Sir Huang Sir Sir Sir Sir Sir Huang Sir Sir Sir Sir Huang Sir Sir Sir Huang Sir Sir Huang Sir Huang Bingyao: "How is the case?"

Qiu Qiu Gangao: "Basically settled, photos and everything else are all done."

Sir Sir Sir Sir Sir Huang Sir Sir Sir Sir Sir Huang Sir Sir Sir Sir Huang Sir Sir Sir Huang Sir Sir Huang Sir Huang Bingyao: "Good, the Commissioner just called, but I pushed it back. I am bringing people over immediately, you hold the scene!"

Qiu Qiu Gangao: "Yes!"

After hanging up the phone,

Vice Chairman Wang's mouth curled up: "How is it?"

Qiu Qiu Gangao shrugged: "I'm afraid I have to disappoint you. The one who called me was my boss, who said this case involves big figures from the Monetary Authority and has already involved the safety of the high-level officials of Xiangdao, so the police must intervene."

"What?"

Vice Chairman Wang and Mr. Li's expressions changed on the spot.

"Impossible!"

Vice Chairman Wang hurriedly called Commissioner Michael to inquire about the situation.

As a result, Michael replied from his end: "Sorry, I cannot intervene in this matter; you handle it yourselves."

Beep, beep, beep~~

Hung up the phone.

Vice Chairman Wang, Mr. Li: "???"

Stared at the phone in confusion.

No,

You are the Commissioner, how can you say you can't?

Isn't the police force under your command?

Soon, Sir Sir Sir Sir Sir Huang Sir Sir Sir Sir Sir Huang Sir Sir Sir Sir Huang Sir Sir Sir Huang Sir Sir Huang Sir Huang Bingyao arrived with his men and began collecting evidence, recording the scene...

Vice Chairman Wang and Mr. Li were naturally furious,

"You... this is a banknote printing plant!"

"You do not have this authority!"

"I want to file a complaint against you!"

"A complaint to the Financial Secretary, the Chief Secretary, a complaint to the Viceroy's Office!"

Ranting in impotent rage.

And at this time,

One phone call after another kept ringing.

The director of the Huaxin Agency, Mr. Zhu of China Resources, the leaders of the Bank of China... some were sleeping, some were at home, and then a call came, and their sleepiness vanished instantly.

They rushed to the Huaxin Agency.

Not long after, Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu arrived and explained the situation in detail.

The leaders all changed color.

How could a mere few ruthless bandits easily break into a strictly guarded banknote printing plant?

Moreover, they could so easily print such a huge amount of banknotes.

What does this explain?

Under normal circumstances, the supervision of banknote printing work is very weak.

Also, if it is so easy for ruthless bandits, then wouldn't the Monetary Authority, HSBC, Standard Chartered, and even the banknote printing plant itself—these 'insiders'—commit theft while in charge?

No need to think, they definitely would!

After all, those foreign devils are all wishing for Xiangdao to fall into chaos.

And at this time,

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu took out the recording he obtained from Peng Tycoon Li Ji, regarding their conversation about secretly printing Hong Kong dollars and splitting the loot.

The recording played.

After the leaders listened, their expressions became increasingly angry.

Good heavens!

These foreign devils are committing theft while in charge!

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu: "I have actually had this recording for half a year, but I never brought it out."

"Because the recording alone is simply not enough to cause them harm. They could completely claim it was a frame-up."

"But now, with this incident involving the ruthless bandits, this recording is the final straw that breaks the camel's back!"

"Combining the two, it is just enough to leave them speechless and force them to hand over the regulatory power of the banknote printing plant to us."

The many leaders nodded after hearing this.

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's idea was exactly their idea!

"Mr. Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan is right, this is our opportunity!"

"This De La Rue banknote printing plant has always been controlled by the British, and we have never found an opportunity to intervene in this plant."

"And now, the opportunity has come!"

"Since their supervision is ineffective, we will just help them supervise!"

"Not just the regulatory power of the banknote printing plant... we must also obtain the right to print money, more rights to print money!" Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu said.

"Mr. Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan is right, we must also obtain more rights to print money!"

Mr. Zhu of China Resources suddenly said: "The Five Star Bank, now that its scale is so large, perhaps it can also participate."

The director thought for a moment: "I agree!"

The Bank of China thought about it, and finally nodded: "Agreed."

This time, Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's contribution was too great; there must be a reward.

Soon,

The meeting discussed several decisions.

Then they quickly called the leaders of the Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan Affairs Office to report the matter.

The next day,

The leaders of the Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan Affairs Office called the Viceroy's Office to reveal the situation.

At the same time, they called the Imperial Capital to let the Imperial Capital decide.

Viceroy's Office.

Fatty Peng received the call from the East and was left speechless.

"No,"

"Secretly printing Hong Kong dollars, I only took money once, and you discovered it so quickly?"

"F*** your mother (Chinese I just learned)! The Financial Secretary, the Monetary Authority, HSBC, De La Rue, you are all f***ing idiots!"

Fatty Peng felt that this money was really f***ing hard to earn!

Everyone is a pig teammate!

And this time, having been caught by the East, there is bound to be a massive loss.

Of course, they dare not expose them, because the banknote printing plant for the British pound is also the De La Rue company.

Exposing it would cause the Hong Kong dollar to fluctuate, but it would also cause the credibility of the UK and the British pound to be questioned globally.

It would also give the East an excuse to intervene in Xiangdao.

Kill a thousand enemies, lose ten thousand of your own.

Therefore, the British Hong Kong government dares not and will not do such a thing.

(End of this chapter)