Hong Kong Tycoon: Starting from Delivering Dongfeng Express

Chapter 190 The Police's Public Opinion Crisis (6K Long Chapter)

night.

Dusk spread its inky color across the curtains, and moonlight streamed through the folds of the gauze curtains into the room.

The bedside lamp's glow was adjusted to an amber hue, casting the intertwined figures onto the wall. Their hazy shadows sometimes overlapped and sometimes separated, like vines swaying in the moonlight.

After a long while, a soft meow, like that of a cat, rang out, and the room fell silent once more.

Ye Dongsheng gently rubbed the hollow of Yueguang's lower back with his palm, looking down at the beautiful face lying on his chest, holding him tightly and not letting go for a long time. The moonlight was especially infatuated with him tonight.

"What? Not enough?" Ye Dongsheng stroked Yueguang's face.

Moonlight hummed twice, clung to Ye Dongsheng's shoulders, and suddenly bit his earlobe: "Not enough~ Not enough for a lifetime!"

Sensing the beauty's emotional fluctuations, Ye Dongsheng opened his arms and embraced her.

Moonlight rested her chin on Ye Dongsheng's shoulder, her voice trembling with tears: "Cousin, I'm so afraid you'll leave me!"

Ye Dongsheng gently rubbed her head and comforted her, "Silly girl, how could I leave you?"

"I was terrified when I saw those robbers firing their guns on TV! And when you came out with a gun and chased after them, I was so worried about you, afraid that you would be shot at any moment!"

Cousin, please don't do such dangerous things again, okay?!

Ye Dongsheng gently patted her back: "It won't happen again. This was an accident. Don't you know my abilities? I only do things I'm sure of!"

Moonlight swayed slightly, then hugged Ye Dongsheng tightly, saying, "What if something unexpected happens?"

"Okay, okay, I'll definitely think twice before I act in the future, and I won't let you worry anymore, cousin~"

Upon hearing Ye Dongsheng's words, Moonlight gave a soft "hmm" and seemed to breathe a long sigh of relief.

Then, her tone changed, and she grumbled, "Amei must have been terrified today, why don't you go and keep her company?"

Ye Dongsheng chuckled: "Cousin, you are one of a kind in my heart, so of course spending time with you is the most important thing!"

Even though she knew it was sweet talk, Moonlight's lips still curled up, and she reached out and pinched Ye Dongsheng's lower back lightly:
"You're so mean! Ah Mei has a heart condition, and you still went and provoked her!"

Ye Dongsheng sighed:

"That's exactly why I want to protect her! Just think about it, Amei lost her parents and brothers one by one when she was young. How pitiful! I really can't bear to let her suffer from illness and die like this!"

"Oh? Cousin, so you're saying your feelings for Amei aren't romantic, but just that you want to take care of her?"

Ye Dongsheng paused for a moment: "Well... when it comes to feelings, you can't be so clear-cut. There's definitely a little bit of liking them too~"

"Hmph, Amei is so beautiful, you wouldn't only like her a little bit!"

"I definitely don't like you as much as I do my cousin~"

"My mom is right. Once a man has won someone over with sweet talk, he'll start thinking about other women!"

"No way! You're the one I've always been thinking about the most!"

"I'd be a fool to believe you!"

The moonlight gently nipped at Ye Dongsheng's shoulder, then murmured, "I truly owe you something in this life..."

No woman would be happy if the man she loves found someone else.

But Moonlight knew she could never leave Ye Dongsheng for the rest of her life, and no matter how painful it was, she would accept Ruan Mei. After all, he was the man she had chosen.
Moonlight sighed inwardly. The kind of lifelong, monogamous relationship depicted on television is ultimately just a beautiful fantasy!
My cousin is so outstanding, and he treats her so well, allowing her to live a carefree and privileged life. What more could she ask for?
After following Ye Dongsheng and witnessing him amass a fortune of hundreds of millions in just six months, Yueguang knew how outstanding he was. How could a man like that not attract attention?

After Ye Dongsheng bought her an expensive watch and a bag a while ago, Yueguang started learning how to become a qualified and virtuous wife who could help Ye Dongsheng.

Whether she read it in a book or heard it from others, she always mentioned one point: one must be tolerant of others!

Throughout history, any capable man will not revolve around just one woman. Although Hong Kong society has now changed to a monogamous system, there are still many wealthy men with multiple wives and concubines, and many women take pride in becoming concubines or even unnamed mistresses!
If you want to be a good wife to your husband, you must keep the home peaceful and quiet, instead of causing trouble and giving him headaches!

Thinking back to her conversation with Ruan Mei that afternoon, and how Ruan Mei kept apologizing to her, Yue Guang couldn't bring herself to hate her. She could tell that Ruan Mei wasn't faking it, but genuinely felt guilty towards her.

Now she was secretly relieved that Ruan Mei, whom Ye Dongsheng had fallen for, was easy to get along with, and not some troublesome vixen!
Thinking of this, Moonlight looked up and asked, "Cousin, how is Amei's illness? Can it be cured?"

Ye Dongsheng sighed: "It's hard to say right now. I've asked three hospitals in Hong Kong, and they don't have any good solutions yet. I plan to look for reliable channels later and see if any hospitals overseas can come up with a treatment plan!"

Thinking of the gentle, weak, and harmless Ruan Mei, Moonlight felt a pang of sympathy: "Cousin, Ruan Mei is blessed with good fortune, and with your help, she will definitely be cured!"

“Amei will be very happy to know that you care about her so much, cousin~” Ye Dongsheng rubbed Moonlight’s head.

Then he patted Moonlight's bottom: "You're all sticky, go take a shower before you sleep~"

The moonlight didn't move. It hooked its arms around Ye Dongsheng's neck, buried its face in his sweaty neck, wrapped its legs around his waist, and said sweetly, "Cousin, carry me~"

Ye Dongsheng lifted Yueguang's buttocks and walked into the bathroom.

A moment later, the sound of pattering water mingled with joyful singing echoed in the room, and another ebb and flow of the tide...

The next day, early in the morning.

Having just woken up, still half asleep, Chen Fan, carrying his briefcase and yawning, walked to the newsstand. As usual, he started browsing the newspapers, but his eyes widened as he was drawn to the headlines:

[A ruthless criminal with an AK-47 swept through the streets, killing police; a hero stepped forward, grabbing a gun and giving chase!]

[A stunning reversal! A ruthless robber brutally murders a police officer in a busy city, but a shop owner seizes an AK and turns the tide of the battle!]

[A crime thriller becomes reality! Human rights hero Ye Dongsheng transforms into Rambo, relentlessly slaying ruthless criminals!]

[A real-life 007 appears in the port city! AK-wielding robbers overpower police, but he uses his body to block bullets and kills them, becoming a legend!]

[Salute! Police lines breached by ruthless criminals; Ye Dongsheng becomes the city's guardian!]

Chen Fan asked in confusion, "Boss, what's going on? What major event has occurred in Hong Kong?"

The boss glanced at him: "You don't know this? You just came from the countryside? Yesterday, there was a super-powerful robbery, with AKs sweeping the streets, killing a lot of police officers. In the end, the boss, Ye Dongsheng, carried an AK and fought the robbers in a shootout. It was all on TV!"

Chen Fan jolted awake, all sleepiness gone: "Holy crap! Really?! That's incredible!"

He flipped through the newspapers and saw that all the headlines were about this!

He quickly bought two copies and started reading them. When he got on the subway, he heard many people discussing the same thing.
"Wow! If it weren't for the TV report, I wouldn't have believed it!"

"Yes, I never even dared to imagine it. I've never seen such a fierce robber before, let alone a more formidable Boss Ye!"

"Ye Sheng is too sharp! He's practically a god of war reincarnated!"

"I used to think Stallone's Rambo was so fake, but I never imagined that Hong Kong would have its own Rambo!"

"I truly feel sorry for these robbers! They were so unlucky! They were so fierce that the police didn't dare to look up. They could have easily succeeded in robbing any other bank, but they just had to run into the even more formidable Boss Ye!"

"Hmph! Don't even mention those cops, they're complete useless! We pay taxes to support the police and protect us, and now they expect us to protect them!"

"Haha! We're so grateful that these police officers aren't bullying us like they used to be. From now on, we'll have to rely on ourselves!"

Yesterday's Dongfeng Express robbery, once reported, ignited the entire Hong Kong Island!

Such an explosive street gunfight, such ruthless robbers, such an inspiring ordinary hero, such a dramatic process and ending—it's even more exciting than a movie, possessing all the elements for media coverage. Any media outlet that doesn't report on it would be a fool!

Therefore, this morning, all the headlines in the newspapers on the streets and alleys were related reports!
The video footage on TV is now being widely circulated and repeatedly played. Everyone who has seen it praises Ye Dongsheng and applauds him!
Everyone is talking about this now. Ye Dongsheng, a rights protection hero who was already known to many citizens, has become the absolute focus and the core of the topic. He has been given various honorary titles such as "city hero", "city guardian" and "real-life 007"!

Correspondingly, the police were met with a barrage of criticism!
[Incompetence! Police officers were brutally murdered by ruthless criminals, and the police were instead defeated by civilians!]

[Full of loopholes! The ruthless criminal easily escaped, and tortured the police like chickens!]

Security forces as fragile as paper! Police cower in fear, even a cowardly officer kneels and begs for mercy!

In response, the police immediately announced that a press conference would be held at 10 a.m., at which time Ye Dongsheng, the "hero," would also attend and be interviewed!
The news spread rapidly to various media outlets, and everyone flocked to it!
This time, the press conference was not held at a district police station like the West Kowloon Police Station, but at the Hong Kong Island Police Headquarters located on Hollywood Road in Central!

Inside the conference room, a large group of reporters had gathered and were talking: "This is quite a big operation, they even held it at the police headquarters!"

"Of course! Just look how exciting the gunfight was! Hong Kong Island hasn't seen anything like this in years!"

"Yes! Everyone in Hong Kong is talking about it now, and the newspapers are sold out!"

"If I had to pick the most enviable person, it would still be that woman!"

As they spoke, the group turned their attention to Yue Huizhen, who was sitting in the front row looking very proud.

At this moment, Lok Hye-jung was truly enjoying a high status, being seated in the first row, and even the police officers from the Public Relations Department treated her with great courtesy.

A reporter standing nearby gave Lok Hye-jung a thumbs-up:

"Ms. Yue, you risked your life to take photos under such dangerous circumstances yesterday. You are truly a role model for all of us reporters and an example for us all!"

Le Huizhen chuckled and waved her hand, "Oh, not at all, this is just our job as reporters, it's just professional ethics! I'm only a tiny bit better than you guys!"

She spoke modestly, but Yue Huizhen's chin was practically pointing to the sky, and her eyes were squinting into slits with laughter.

Since yesterday's news broadcast, apart from Ye Dongsheng, the absolute protagonist, Le Huizhen, who risked her life to film the scene, has also become a household name and a well-known reporter. Now, not only her colleagues, but even the station's leaders treat her with great respect, serving her like a grand aunt and fulfilling all her requests!
Someone nearby said, "I heard the Commissioner of Police will also be attending later!"

Lok Wai-ching scoffed, "Pshaw, who cares about the Commissioner of Police? Mr. Yip's attendance is the most important thing! Readers and viewers care about city heroes, not some commissioner!"

"Is Ye Dongsheng really coming? Doesn't he refuse to give interviews?"

"It makes sense when you think about it. The police must have invited him! Faced with such immense public pressure, the police had no choice but to ask Mr. Ye to step in and help them!"

At this time, a burst of footsteps came.

"I'm coming!"

Several police officers led the way, with Ye Dongsheng walking calmly in the middle, while Huang Bingyao beside him also had a stern expression.

Click, click, the reporters started taking pictures like crazy, especially Ye Dongsheng, who was walking in the very center!

A moment later, Ye Dongsheng took his seat in the center of the stage, with a foreigner and Huang Bingyao sitting next to him.

The Commissioner of Police did not come. Knowing that Ye Dongsheng would be the main character today, the Commissioner of Police naturally would not come along and have his limelight stolen.

The highest-ranking person at this press conference was the Assistant Director in charge of public relations, who was this foreigner. Although he was nominally one level higher than Chief Superintendent Wong Bing-yiu, he did not actually have as much real power as Wong, since the latter was in charge of the entire West Kowloon Police District!

At this moment, a pretty policewoman walked over, straightened the microphones in front of them, bent down and whispered, "Sir, Mr. Yip, the equipment is set up. Shall we begin?"

The foreigner nodded, and Ye Dongsheng smiled: "Thank you for your trouble, Officer Fang!"

Fang Jiexia smiled back at Ye Dongsheng: "It's my pleasure, Mr. Ye!"

Although she became a chief inspector at a young age, she was still a nobody in front of the assistant commissioner and chief superintendent Wong Bing-yiu. Now that even these two had to treat Yip Tung-sing with great courtesy, she was naturally very respectful.

Then, Fang Jiexia stepped to the very edge, turned on the microphone, and began to speak:
"Welcome all media reporters to this press conference. The police force will explain and answer questions regarding yesterday's Dongfeng Express robbery!"

After saying that, the foreigner smiled at the reporters taking pictures below and then said:

"The Dongfeng Express robbery that occurred yesterday involved a total of 8 perpetrators, all of whom have been shot dead at the scene! The details of the incident are as follows..."

Listening to this foreigner's account, many reporters below curled their lips, saying it was as if the robber was shot dead by the police. Who doesn't know who the real hero is?
After the foreigner finished speaking, Fang Jiexia said, "Reporters, if you have any questions, please raise your hands now!"

Le Huizhen didn't even raise her hand; she simply stood up and asked, "Chief Wilson, I'd like to ask how many police casualties there were in this incident?"

The foreigner deliberately ignored the question, but still said:

"To date, five police officers have died in the robbery and 12 officers have been injured."

He then changed the subject, emphasizing, "Thanks to the full protection of the police, not a single citizen was injured or killed!"

The reporters below buzzed with disapproval; many wanted to boo him. Didn't he feel ashamed to say such a thing?

Lok Wai-ching bluntly stated: "I witnessed the entire incident firsthand, and I found that the police were completely overwhelmed by the robbers and had no chance to fight back. Both times, it was Ye Dongsheng and his employees who subdued the robbers. On behalf of the general public, I want to ask: Has the police really done anything?"

Many reporters applauded Yue Huizhen, thinking, "This woman really dares to ask questions!"
Wong Bing-yiu then spoke up: "Reporter Lok, that's a very good question. I'm sure many people have this question too, and it has even led to a lot of misunderstandings about our Hong Kong Island Police. Here, I would like to ask Mr. Yip, who experienced the case, to answer this question!"

Seeing that the topic had been shifted to Ye Dongsheng, everyone immediately perked up, after all, they came here today specifically to see Ye Dongsheng, the main character!
Ye Dongsheng scanned the crowd below and then said, "Hello everyone, I am Ye Dongsheng..."

As soon as he finished speaking, some people below started clapping and shouting:

"Ye Sheng, you're awesome!"

"Ye Sheng, you are a hero! Thank you for saving so many people!"

The reporters applauded enthusiastically. This scene made the foreigner on stage and Huang Bingyao exchange a glance. Even the reporters in the audience, who were usually difficult, were won over. It is evident how popular Ye Dongsheng is among the citizens!

Ye Dongsheng smiled, and after the applause gradually subsided, he spoke again:

"Everyone calls me a hero, but to be honest, I don't want to be a hero, because the price of becoming a hero will inevitably be bloodshed!"

Although my staff and I were lucky this time and were not injured by the robbers during the resistance, many police officers were injured or even killed in the process!

First and foremost, I want to express my deepest condolences and heartfelt respect to these police officers. It was their support and protection that ensured my safety!

Seeing a reporter raise their hand to ask a question, Ye Dongsheng pressed his right hand down and said:
"Please let me finish. Sometimes what you see with your eyes is not necessarily the whole truth! You all saw that the robbers died at my hands, but actually, in the beginning, I was also captured by the robbers!"

At this point, everyone below listened intently, as this involved more details of the case.

"The reason I'm sitting here safely now is because three undercover officers saved me! Shortly after the robbers broke into the store, the three undercover officers killed several other robbers, took control of the situation, and rescued me from the robbers!"
The guns I had were obtained from the robbers, and during my subsequent pursuit of them, it was they and other police officers who provided me with cover, which allowed me to kill the robbers by sheer luck. Otherwise, it would have been hard to say who would have lived or died!

Therefore, I am truly grateful to the police! They played an indispensable role in this case! They are the silent heroes!

Some reporters were quickly taking notes, while others were snapping photos of Ye Dongsheng.

Many people were wondering whether Ye Dongsheng's words were true or false, whether he was just saying this to help the police deal with the public opinion crisis, or whether there was really such a thing.

Le Huizhen asked again, "Mr. Ye, so the infighting among the robbers was caused by an undercover agent?"

Ye Dongsheng nodded: "Yes!"

"Then I want to ask the police, why didn't they stop this robbery from happening sooner, even though they had an undercover agent?"

In response to this pointed question, Huang Bingyao said:

"Being an undercover agent is not as easy as people imagine. Many times they cannot communicate with the outside world. Moreover, they are newly infiltrated agents. The criminals are very cunning. They only decided to rob Dongfeng Express that day, so even we police had no way of knowing!"

Le Huizhen nodded; this matched the information she had learned during her interview at the store yesterday.

She then asked Ye Dongsheng again, "Mr. Ye, who made the decision to chase after the robbers and fight them?"

"It was a decision made by me and several undercover officers! These robbers are absolutely heinous. They opened fire on my Dongfeng Express AKs right there in the street. If it weren't for the bulletproof glass, I don't know how many of my customers would have died!"
As the shop owner, I have a responsibility to ensure the safety of my customers. At that time, I told myself that I must eliminate these robbers who could threaten my customers at any time!
At the same time, as a citizen, seeing the police officers outside sacrificing their lives and bleeding to protect us filled me with anxiety and anger!
In that situation, we all instinctively grabbed our guns and gave chase!

Ye Dongsheng paused for a moment, then continued:

"Here, I want to say something fair for those wounded police officers. They were injured or even killed not because they were incompetent, but because their .38 caliber rifles and the robbers' powerful firepower posed no threat whatsoever!"
However, I happened to have AKs and other weapons that I had stolen from the robbers, so naturally I had to step forward and lend a helping hand to the police! That's why we were able to kill the robbers!

This is not the first time the issue of weapons among Hong Kong Island police has arisen, and I personally hope that the police force will take it seriously through this case!
I personally am willing to donate HK$500 million to the West Kowloon Police Station to help these officers upgrade their equipment. I hope that in the future, when facing criminals, they will have more powerful weapons and equipment to combat crime while reducing bloodshed and casualties!

Wong Bing-yiu then took over the conversation: "On behalf of the police force and the West Kowloon Police Station, I would like to thank Mr. Yip for his generous donation and strong support!"
Whether it's Mr. Yip, the three undercover agents, or the police officers who sacrificed their lives, they are all heroes who protected the safety of the citizens of Hong Kong Island!

Mr. Ye played a crucial role in this case, demonstrating that the power and role of citizens cannot be ignored in the fight against crime!
Strengthening community outreach and promoting police-community cooperation is one of the key priorities for our police force's future work!

After saying that, he looked at Ye Dongsheng and said, "To express our gratitude to Mr. Ye, the director will personally present him with the Heroic Citizen Award next week!"

P.S.: Fang Jiexia: "Major Events"

(End of this chapter)