Hong Kong Tycoon: Starting from Delivering Dongfeng Express

Chapter 214 This Ye Dongsheng is clearly the superior officer!
Guangzhou, Provincial Public Security Bureau.

At this moment, a group of high-ranking public security officials are gathered in a conference room.

A middle-aged man with gray hair, well past fifty, looked around at the group and said:

"Everyone, you all know what happened."

This time, Hong Kong Island requested a joint investigation through Interpol. This is the first time police forces from both sides of the Taiwan Strait have cooperated. Several provincial leaders attach great importance to this and have specifically instructed me to come up with a plan to handle this matter properly!

Inside the office, many people began to whisper among themselves. Everyone knew that this first collaboration between the police forces of the two regions was not just about solving a case, but also had political significance!

If this joint investigation goes well, it will set a good precedent for the future. If it fails, needless to say, it will be noted down by the higher-ups.

Therefore, even Secretary Wang, who held both the positions of Party Secretary and Director, felt some pressure.

"Please share any suggestions you may have!"

A deputy director said, "Secretary, we have no experience dealing with Hong Kong police before. We don't know their habits or rules. I think we should be as cautious as possible!"

Immediately afterward, someone added, "I've heard that Hong Kong Island places great emphasis on the rule of law. We must abide by the rules this time and not lose face in front of our compatriots!"

“Secretary, this time the wanted criminal is a criminal from Hong Kong Island. We know nothing about him and have to rely entirely on the information provided by the Hong Kong Island police. I think we should try our best to meet the needs of the Hong Kong Island police and do a good job of cooperating and assisting them!”

Another person retorted, "Hmph, what you're saying is true. Although Hong Kong is developed, it's still the police catching criminals. They're not superior to others!"
Secretary, although this is a joint investigation, I believe that when Hong Kong police come to the mainland, we should still take the lead!

Another person immediately offered a different opinion: "Chief Liu, you're wrong about that! The Party Secretary has emphasized that the higher-ups are paying close attention, which means we must be careful about the impact and absolutely cannot make any mistakes that could spread and cause a negative international impact!"

The discussion quickly escalated, essentially dividing into two camps:
One group believes that we should do our best to provide hospitality so that the Hong Kong Island police feel at home, and prioritize their needs in our work and cooperate fully.

The other faction insisted on taking the lead, arguing that Hong Kong police are guests when they come to the mainland, and that the mainland police must have the initiative in this joint operation. They can listen to the mainland police's suggestions, but they cannot blindly follow their orders.

After a meeting and thorough discussions, Secretary Wang spoke:
"I would like to make a few points regarding this joint investigation."

Xiao Liu is right. We should value the visits of our compatriots from Hong Kong, but we must not abandon our principles. We must take the initiative into our own hands and resolutely prevent any accidents from happening!
However, the attitude must not be as tough as Xiaoliu said!

During the reception and case handling process, it is essential to communicate and exchange ideas frequently, while being mindful of appropriate boundaries, so that our compatriots on Hong Kong Island can feel our friendliness!
……

"Director Lu, you will be in charge of this joint operation with the Guangdong East police! Go to Jinghai in three days to welcome the Hong Kong Island police!"

Deputy Director Lu opened his mouth, but under the watchful eyes of everyone, he could only agree directly: "Yes!"

A moment later, back in his office, Deputy Director Lu poured out his grievances to Secretary Wang: "Secretary, I have no experience dealing with Hong Kong police either!"

Secretary Wang glared at him: "Old Lu, what kind of attitude is this? Just because you don't have experience doesn't mean you can't do anything!"

He then softened his tone: "You are a mature and prudent person, with no problem in handling cases or dealing with people. I feel at ease entrusting this joint case to you!"

"Secretary, you're so sure. But if I'm not sure how to handle things properly, please don't scold me!"

"Secretary, you know that people in Hong Kong look down on us mainlanders with arrogance. If they don't listen to my resistance, and I really have to use force to suppress them, will you allow it?"

Instead of complaining to me now, you should go and learn from those people who frequently go to Hong Kong Island!

The two were exchanging barbs when a knock came at the door, and they both stopped talking.

"Please come in!"

Qi Wei, dressed in a neat police uniform, strode in and saluted.

"Qi Wei from the Political Security Department of Yangcheng Public Security Bureau, report to Secretary Wang if there's anything!"

Logically speaking, Qi Wei is from the Municipal Public Security Bureau's Political Security Department, so he should contact the municipal public security leaders if he has any issues. Going directly to the provincial department director like this is undoubtedly overstepping his bounds.

But upon seeing the handsome young man before him, Secretary Wang smiled. This was the son-in-law of his superior, Secretary Liang, so naturally he couldn't refuse to give him face.

"Comrade Qi Wei, please speak!"

"Secretary Wang, I have some details to add regarding this joint case handling, which will be helpful to the work of the leaders!"
I have a friend on Hong Kong Island named Yip Tung-sing, who came to see me a few days ago…”

As Qi Wei recounted his story, both Secretary Wang and Deputy Director Lu listened with increasing fascination, especially upon learning that this joint investigation was initiated by a Hong Kong businessman named Ye Dongsheng. Their hearts stirred with excitement.

"Wait, Qi Wei, are you saying that this joint investigation was initiated after Mr. Ye proposed it to the Hong Kong Island police?"

Deputy Director Lu followed up with another question: "Is this Mr. Ye so capable that he can command the Hong Kong Island police?"

Qi Wei smiled and said, "It's not about giving orders, but rather that the two sides have always had a good relationship. I've heard Mr. Ye mention that he has donated hundreds of millions of dollars to the Hong Kong Island Police Department and has always maintained a good relationship with the senior management of the Hong Kong Island Police Department!"

He paused for a moment, then added, "When I was on duty at the last Canton Fair, this Mr. Ye was chatting and laughing with Mr. Huo. It seemed that Mr. Huo greatly admired him!"

Secretary Wang and Director Lu exchanged a glance, their initial doubts vanishing instantly. After all, being valued by Elder Huo and able to converse with him so easily was itself a testament to their influence and ability!
Secretary Wang muttered to himself, "So it turns out that the key hidden figure in this joint case is this Mr. Ye!"

Director Lu's eyes lit up, and he asked Qi Wei, "Xiao Qi, what is your relationship with this Mr. Ye?"

Qi Wei smiled and said, "We've had a few drinks together, so we can talk to each other fairly well!" Director Lu put his arm around Qi Wei's shoulder and said, "Then how about this? For this joint case, you'll stay by my side. It should make things much easier for us to deal with the Hong Kong police through this Mr. Ye!"

Director Lu was originally worried about how to deal with the Hong Kong Island police, but now that Ye Dongsheng, a friend of the Hong Kong Island police, is acting as an intermediary and lubricant, the communication for this joint case will likely be much less troublesome.

"As ordered!"

As Qi Wei saluted, he was overjoyed. He had secured a place in the joint investigation team!
As for whether there were any problems with Ye Dongsheng, he trusted his own judgment!

……

Three days later, at the Jinghai, Luohu Joint Inspection Building.

Lu Minghua, who had just finished his examination, came out followed by four police officers. The five people in total were the joint investigators dispatched by the Hong Kong authorities.

There was no other way; after all, they were handling a case on the mainland, and the Hong Kong police couldn't send too many people. Five people were already a lot in their eyes.

However, Lu Minghua glanced at the five men and realized they were all highly capable and skilled. Two of them were subordinates he had brought from the CIB department, and as for the other two…

Wearing a denim jacket and rubbing his signature big nose, the policeman is none other than Chan Ka-kui, who was once promoted as the West Kowloon Super Policeman!

Lu Minghua had no doubt about Chen Jiaju's abilities; his combat strength was undoubtedly the best among the five, so he was naturally chosen to join the five-person team.

The other officer was a police officer from East Kowloon who was forced into the case after learning about the joint operation. After all, Fu Yonglin had killed six police officers from East Kowloon. If the arrest of him was not carried out by East Kowloon police officers, and West Kowloon would have to help him avenge his death, then they would be ridiculed by the outside world for their incompetence!

This young policeman is also a rising star in East Kowloon, Qiu Gang'ao!
After passing through the inspection, the group gathered together. One of the men asked Lu Minghua, "Officer Lu, we can't even bring guns this time. What should we do next?"

The group had no doubt about Fu Yonglin's ruthlessness. They used AKs to shoot and kill six of their brothers. Now that they can't bring guns to the mainland, how can they be arrested?
Lu Minghua smiled and said, "Don't rush, this is a joint case. Let's meet with the mainland police first!"

"Do we need to rely on mainland police to make the arrest? Are they even capable of doing it?"

Hong Kong people's prejudice against the mainland's poverty and backwardness is multifaceted, and even the Hong Kong Island police are no exception, harboring doubts about the capabilities of their mainland counterparts.

Just as Lu Minghua was about to give his subordinates some instructions, a voice rang out from not far away: "Superintendent Lu!"

Lu Minghua turned his head and looked over with delight. It was Ye Dongsheng smiling as he walked towards him!

At the same time, he also noticed that there were several other figures around Ye Dongsheng, all wearing mainland police uniforms, which made him feel uneasy.

When Chen Jiaju saw Ye Dongsheng walking over, he was surprised. How could Ye Dongsheng, a wealthy man, be involved in this joint investigation between the two places?

Qiu Gang'ao and the other two policemen were also stunned for a moment, then exclaimed in surprise, "Mr. Ye!"

Who in Hong Kong doesn't know this fierce boss who was seen carrying an AK in the street a while ago?
Ye Dongsheng smiled and nodded to the group: "Jiaju, Officer Qiu, I didn't expect you to be involved in this joint investigation team. I'm much more relieved now!"

The two men who were praised by Ye Dongsheng immediately smiled and said, "Mr. Ye, you flatter me!"

"Greetings, Mr. Ye!" The other two also greeted Ye Dongsheng respectfully.

When Director Lu and the others next to Ye Dongsheng saw how familiar Ye Dongsheng was with the people from Hong Kong Island, they were shocked. They knew that Ye Dongsheng had a good relationship with the Hong Kong police, but they did not expect it to be this good!
Given the attitude of Lu Minghua and his group towards Ye Dongsheng, they would believe it if they were told that Ye Dongsheng was a police officer in the Hong Kong Island Police Force and their superior!

Director Lu glanced at Qi Wei, it seemed he hadn't made a mistake in choosing the wrong person this time!
Ye Dongsheng is not only very familiar with the Hong Kong police, but also has a good attitude towards the mainland police. He is happy to act as an intermediary and make connections. It seems that this joint investigation will not cause any trouble!
At this moment, Ye Dongsheng turned to Lu Minghua and introduced him with a smile:

"Director Lu, this is Superintendent Lu Minghua, the leader of the Hong Kong Island Police Joint Task Force for this case!"

"This is Director Lu of the Guangdong Eastern Police Department, the head of our mainland police force."

At this point, Ye Dongsheng added, "Director Lu's position is equivalent to that of the Deputy Commissioner of Police."

Hearing this, Chen Jiaju and the others were speechless. They hadn't taken these people seriously just now, but they didn't expect that this middle-aged policeman had such a powerful background. He was actually the deputy director here!
For police officers like Chen Jiaju, whose highest rank is currently only inspector, the deputy commissioner is an incredibly high-ranking position! They are the kind of important figures that people would never even have the chance to meet in their entire lives!
Lu Minghua had no idea that the mainland would send such a high-ranking official to receive them. He was just a police superintendent. How could he be so worthy of the deputy director coming to the border to greet him?

Lu Minghua's back bent slightly, and he quickly extended his hands to respectfully shake hands with Director Lu: "Director Lu, hello! This joint case will rely heavily on your and our mainland police brothers' help!"

Seeing that Lu Minghua, the team leader from Hong Kong, had such a good attitude, Director Lu was relieved.

In his view, the difficulty in this joint operation wasn't catching the criminals themselves—what's so hard about catching criminals? They could find them anywhere on the mainland, let alone hiding in a nightclub. The real challenge lay in the unknowns surrounding the Hong Kong police and his concerns about their arrogant attitude.

Now it seems that all the previous worries have been completely dispelled!
Look at Lu Minghua's respectful attitude! Who said the Hong Kong police were arrogant? Director Lu is very pleased!
Director Lu squeezed Lu Minghua's hand firmly:
"Superintendent Lu, and fellow police officers from Hong Kong Island, welcome to the mainland!"

We are all police officers, and arresting criminals is our duty. There is no question of helping out.
"Don't worry, this time we will definitely bring your target to justice and we will not let him escape!"

Ye Dongsheng smiled and said, "Everyone, let's not block the road here. Let's go back and give our Hong Kong police officers a welcome dinner!"

"Mr. Ye is right, gentlemen, this way please!"

Chinese people have always valued getting to know each other and deepening relationships over meals, and this time, the reception of the Hong Kong Island joint investigation team was no exception.

Inside the private room, they had originally intended to seat several guests from Hong Kong Island in the main seats to show their goodwill and hospitality, but Ye Dongsheng simply smiled and waved his hand:
"Director Lu, you and Superintendent Lu are the leaders of both sides this time. You two should sit in the main seats and communicate more."

As for the rest of you, Ka-Kui, you all sit here and communicate more with our mainland police brothers!

Seeing that under Ye Dongsheng's command, these Hong Kong Island police officers had no objections and obediently followed the arrangements like children, Director Lu couldn't help but take a second look. This Ye Dongsheng was not just a friendly person of the Hong Kong Island police force; he was practically their superior!
(End of this chapter)