Chapter 747

"Citizens!"

The news footage cuts to a scene of Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu accepting an interview.

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu is sitting on a leather sofa in his office; he does not show excessive anger, yet the citizens can feel the fury within him.

"When I learned that these two assassins came from a British intelligence organization, my first reaction was disbelief."

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu shakes his head slightly, his tone filled with disappointment.

"Although I have always considered myself a Chinese person."

"Although many of my philosophies differ from those of the British, the Governor, and the British Hong Kong government."

"However!"

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu raises his volume.

"I have always upheld the principle of seeking common ground while shelving differences, and everything I have done has been for the citizens of Hong Kong."

"For example, the Five-Star Education Group, the Five-Star Charity Company, and the conversion of Mingxin Hospital into a charity hospital..."

"For example, the Mingxin Hospital project, the Central Plaza project, the Five-Star Supermarket share-splitting project, the Five-Star Bank share-splitting, the Huagang Group share-splitting, the Sunshine Community, the Youth Community, and the Northward Plan..."

"I admit that some of my actions and plans have harmed the interests of British-funded companies, but this is merely normal commercial competition."

"I do not understand!"

"Why send intelligence agents to assassinate me!"

"Why?"

"Does the British government feel that the projects I have been promoting, and my actions that benefit the citizens of Hong Kong, have hindered your outdated and corrupt colonial interest plans, so you would go so far as to use intelligence agents, attempting to use such low-class methods to solve the problem?"

"You boast about democracy and freedom?"

"Is this your democracy and freedom?"

"You have always been on the international stage, repeatedly saying you want to maintain Hong Kong's prosperity and stability, and want to give the citizens of Hong Kong democracy and freedom."

"Now, simply because I have fought for more rights for the people of Hong Kong and planned for the future of this city, you use intelligence agents to assassinate me."

"Is this your so-called 'for the citizens of Hong Kong'?"

"How hypocritical!"

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu's voice is impassioned, his emotions stirred.

The citizens of Hong Kong in front of their television sets are furious.

If not for Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu, would those public welfare projects even exist?

If Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu were dead, could those projects continue?

What about your promise of prosperity for Hong Kong?

Because Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu and the Five-Star Group are already deeply tied to over 5 million citizens, most Hong Kong citizens are extremely angry at this moment.

Cursing the British with all sorts of profanities!

Finally,

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu says in a deep voice: "Hong Kong is the Hong Kong of the Hong Kong people, not a chess piece for you British to manipulate at will!"

"If you still have the stature of a great power and still care about national honor, then you must give the citizens of Hong Kong—and me—an explanation!"

The Governor's House.

"An explanation!"

Patten sighs.

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu really seized a perfect opportunity!

Grabbing the handle the British exposed and unleashing a barrage of output!

There is only one year and nine months left until the handover, and the Hong Kong citizens are still wavering; with this happening, the impression of the British among all Hong Kong citizens has dropped directly by -1-1-1-1...

One must know that Patten's purpose in coming to Hong Kong was to win over the citizens and bury hidden dangers for the East after the handover.

Now that this has happened,

It is estimated that the balance of the citizens, which should have been balanced, is going to tilt toward the East.

However, he is still a bit surprised by this so-called Kingsman; he has never heard of it at all.

After thinking for a while,

He makes a phone call to the UK.

After all, he is a loyal British official!

Once the call is connected,

Patten shouts nervously: "It's bad, Prime Minister! Something has happened in Hong Kong!"

On the other end of the line, Major feels something is wrong: "What's wrong? What happened?"

Patten: "Just a moment ago, the Five-Star Group and ATV News announced a piece of news to the whole of Hong Kong: proving that those two assassins are Kingsman agents. Prime Minister, what kind of organization is Kingsman? If it's not a British organization, we must clarify it as soon as possible."

"What?"

The Prime Minister's voice, filled with shock and anger, comes from the other side of the phone.

The corners of Patten's mouth cannot help but curl up.

Worry yourself to death!

Now he is probably not thinking about rescuing those two agents, but about distancing himself from the relationship as quickly as possible.

Following the broadcast of the news, all the citizens of Hong Kong are in an uproar.

And at this time, ATV naturally will not miss this opportunity.

Consequently,

Street interviews begin.

TVB also follows up synchronously, interviewing citizens.

On the streets of Central,

People are coming and going, bustling with activity.

Huang Jieyi holds a microphone and stops an elderly man who is out shopping.

"Sir, hello, we are ATV reporters. Regarding the British agent assassination incident in Hong Kong reported on the news an hour ago, what are your thoughts?"

The old man is naturally full of anger: "Thoughts? Can I curse?"

Huang Jieyi: "That wouldn't be very good, would it?"

The old man: "Then I have no thoughts..."

Huang Jieyi: "You can say a little bit..."

The old man suddenly perks up: "Those foreigners have no conscience! They're heartless! It's truly disgusting to the extreme! They should kneel down and apologize immediately; otherwise, every Hong Kong person could drown them with a single spit, those bastards!"

Huang Jieyi: "............"

The next citizen, a young mother pushing a baby stroller: "I originally had a very good impression of the British, but after this happened, all my good feelings are gone!"

In the Tsim Sha Tsui shopping district, a group of young people surround the ATV reporter, talking over one another.

"Those damn foreigners love to do shady things! Calling themselves a civilized great power, they are basically mad dogs coming to Hong Kong to bite people!" a young man wearing a baseball cap says, waving his arms.

Another girl with a ponytail echoes: "They sent agents to assassinate Mr. Guan; how is this any different from a terrorist attack?"

In a small shop on the street in Yau Tsim Mong...

In a shopping mall in the Sha Tin district...

Every citizen interviewed reveals anger and dissatisfaction in their eyes.

The UK,

Buckingham Palace.

"Tap tap tap~~~~~"

A burst of hurried footsteps rapidly heads toward the Queen's bedchamber.

The Prime Minister cannot handle it anymore and needs to find someone to share the blame.

And the Queen happens to be a good target for blame.

"What?"

"The other side exposed Kingsman? And they want us to apologize?"

"They are merely a tiny colony!"

"Apologize?!"

"This is an insult to the Royal Family!"

The Queen is furious.

However, regardless of whether they apologize or not, the British have lost face all over the world.

Whether it was the large number of Kingsman agents shot dead or the two captured in Hong Kong, both have brought shame upon the British.

The international reputation of the British was already teetering.

This lackluster performance has made them even more of a laughingstock to the whole world.

In a flash, a week passes.

Noon,

At the "Northeast Dumpling Shop" in Wan Chai, Ding Hu is slurping down a huge, huge bowl of dumplings in front of him.

Today, he is on leave.

He misses the taste of his hometown, so he came to this dumpling shop to eat dumplings; although they aren't particularly authentic, they still have the taste of home.

At this moment,

On the television, ATV News is playing.

"The Chinese University of Hong Kong ushers in a major reform, taking the lead in introducing interdisciplinary research projects into the curriculum..." "In Pattaya, Thailand, Huang Jun encountered a car accident and unfortunately passed away; his cause of death has sparked much speculation in the underworld, with some suspecting retaliation from rival gangs, and others speculating it is related to his previous illegal dealings; the police have currently intervened in the investigation..."

"American real estate tycoon 'Mr. Tax' is facing a financial crisis with $4 billion in debt and has appeared in Hong Kong seeking cooperation opportunities; he is currently negotiating cooperation matters with real estate tycoon and jewelry king Mr. Zheng... It is reported that at that time, the American real estate bubble burst, Mr. Tax was burdened with huge debts, and his 'Riverside South' project in Manhattan, New York, fell into a stalemate..."

"As of now, half a month has passed since the assassin agent incident, but the UK has only issued one statement saying 'the Kingsman organization is non-existent,' without any apology statement..."

The diners in the dumpling shop, while watching the news, are cursing and swearing:

"Is this Britain trying to deny the debt?"

"Slurp slurp~~~"

"Without even an apology, do they still have any regard for our 5 million citizens in Hong Kong?"

"Slurp slurp~~~"

"Truly bastards..."

"Slurp slurp~~~"

"As the saying goes, those not of our race must have different hearts..."

"Slurp slurp~~~~"

All the diners in the shop look at Ding Hu in unison.

"Hey, you damn fatty! We are here cursing, and you are slurping~~ Don't you know it's affecting our mood!"

Ding Hu looks innocent: "Sorry, we Northeasterners eat dumplings like this."

(Northeasterners: Get lost!)

Soon,

Ding Hu is full, sticks out his round belly, and walks out of the dumpling shop.

On the bustling and slightly chaotic streets, the crowd is bustling and lively.

At this moment,

At the corner of another street, outside a bank entrance.

A rich second-generation heir is happily holding a string of jewelry necklaces worth over 10 million, walking out onto the main street under the escort of four bank security guards.

(From "Yesterday Once More")

Just then, two groups of running enthusiasts, each wearing red and blue sportswear, come running toward him from both sides.

Soon, they collide head-on.

It's a mess.

In the chaos, the bag containing the jewelry in the rich heir's hand is knocked flying, landing on the ground 2 meters away.

At the same time, a dog rushes out, charges at the bag, bites it, and runs away crazily.

"My bag! My bag!"

The rich heir shouts.

The bank security guards chase after the dog at high speed, shouting while chasing.

"A dog is stealing jewelry~~"

"Quick, help stop it!"

And at this time, a female police officer on the other side of the street, Inspector Hu, happens to see this scene and chases after the dog with the bag in its mouth at high speed.

(Image from "Lucky Stars Go Places")

She has a vigorous posture and high speed, charging toward the dog.

However, the dog is clearly faster than her, turning quickly and then increasing the distance.

Soon, the dog is tired from running, turns the corner, and delivers it to an athlete in red sportswear.

The athlete in red sportswear takes the bag and runs away quickly.

While the dog lies on the ground, panting continuously.

All of this is seen clearly by Inspector Hu.

"Stop!"

"Don't run!"

She begins to chase the athlete.

And in front, it happens to be Ding Hu, who just finished eating dumplings and is sticking out his round belly.

Hearing the sound, he is startled, scans the area, and his gaze fixes on the man in red sportswear across the road, as well as the bag in his hand.

Ding Hu, without a word, rushes across the road.

His fat body has great agility.

He happens to intercept the red athlete's path.

The athlete looks and sees it's a damn fatty.

He runs wildly at high speed, turns, wanting to overtake on the bend.

As a result, Ding Hu's speed is faster than he imagined; he catches up in one go, grabs his clothes, and performs a takedown...

"Ouch~~~ It hurts~~~ Let go, let go~~~"

He is easily suppressed by Ding Hu against a house pillar on the side of the road, and the bag is also grabbed by Ding Hu.

Inspector Hu also arrives at this time, seeing Ding Hu subdue a small hoodlum in just a few moves.

Ding Hu looks at the heroic Inspector Hu, and their eyes meet, filled with surprise.

Inspector Hu looks Ding Hu over a few times and recognizes him.

"Mr. Ding Hu?"

"It's me."

Inspector Hu takes out her police ID: "Hello, I am Inspector Hu Huizhong of the Wan Chai Police Station Serious Crimes Unit."

She retired from the 'Madam' unit and had only been transferred to the Wan Chai Police Station for less than a week.

Ding Hu looks at the heroic Inspector Hu in front of him, and for some reason, his heart suddenly starts racing uncontrollably.

This is exactly the type he likes most.

Brother Zu, I think I'm in love~~

Ding Hu is flustered, reaching out his hand: "Hello~~ My name is Ding Hu..."

Inspector Hu smiles, her heroic spirit complemented by a bright and moving charm: "I know, I recognize you, Mr. Guan's bodyguard."

Ding Hu, at this smile, feels his heart being rammed by a mud truck, and hurriedly says: "Yes, yes, yes~~~"

Inspector Hu smiles: "Thank you very much for helping to catch him..."

Ding Hu hurriedly says: "You're welcome, you're welcome, it's what I should do."

Inspector Hu looks at his honest appearance and finds it quite interesting, unable to help but burst into a laugh.

Ding Hu laughs foolishly, scratching his head.

At this time,

The athletic man, being pressed against the pillar by Ding Hu with his face distorted, says with grief and indignation:

"Hey, you two, if you're dating, please let me go!"

Because his face was forcefully pressed against the pillar by Ding Hu, his mouth is distorted, and his voice has become strange.

Dating?

Ding Hu's face turns red, and he presses even harder.

Shut up!

Inspector Hu glares, takes out handcuffs, and directly twists the athletic man's hands behind his back and cuffs him.

"You are now suspected of robbery and are under arrest. You have the right to remain silent, but every word you say will be used as evidence in court..."

Wee-woo wee-woo~~~

At this time, the police car arrives, and the bank security guards arrive.

They load the athletic man into the car.

Inspector Hu is preparing to get in the car.

Ding Hu shouts: "Hey..."

Inspector Hu turns back: "What's wrong?"

Ding Hu originally wanted to ask if he could invite her to dinner tonight, but when it reached his lips, he stuttered, and could only scratch his head~~~

Inspector Hu smiles, gets in the car, and the car leaves quickly.

"Pfft~~~~~"

Causeway Bay, at home.

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu is eating, and after seeing the news, he spits it out directly.

"Mr. Tax?"

"This madman, he came to Hong Kong? What does he want to do?"

His eyes widen.

Holy crap, what the hell?

Mr. Tax even came to Hong Kong? Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu really didn't know about this.

Seeing this, Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu can't help but want to see this madman.

At this time,

"Achoo~~~~"

In Mr. Zheng's villa,

Mr. Zheng is entertaining the madman... ah no, Mr. Tax.

Mr. Tax sneezes, feeling like someone is badmouthing him behind his back.

(End of chapter)