The Chief Detective Inspector is dead. I'm now the top police officer in Hong Kong!

Chapter 161 Police Star (33)

A week later, Lam Tin-shing received two flowers on his shoulder, officially becoming a senior inspector. He was then promoted to supervisor of the West Kowloon Organized Crime and Triad Bureau.

Chen Anquan passed the upgrade test and was promoted to probationary inspector, responsible for the Mong Kok district.

In the luxurious restaurant of the Royal Capital Building, Zhong Zhihui raised his glass in celebration: "Congratulations to the big boss and the chicken head, may you rise to higher positions."

In just one year, Lin Tiansheng was promoted from police sergeant to senior inspector.

With a political group as a backer, coupled with the courage and determination to fight and achieve political success, and by adapting to the times, one can rise to prominence very quickly.

Zhang Jinrong drank his wine, satisfied, and said, "In the blink of an eye, all four of us have been promoted to inspectors. We've finally regained our former prestige, and no one dares to look down on us anymore."

Chen Anquan, with a cigarette dangling from his lips, slowly said, "No one has ever dared to look down on me. They are afraid! They are afraid of us, so they kick us when we're down, hoping to crush us to death."

After finishing his drink, Lin Tiansheng nodded slightly: "Chicken Head is right. However, those who were afraid of us before will only be more afraid now."

Li Shaifeng brought over a platter of braised dishes. Although there is a chef in the family who takes care of the meals, she still serves tea and water, and serves rice and dishes.

Zhong Zhihui said, "Boss, I heard that after you get promoted, you're going to the police academy for further studies?"

"Yes, Inspector Qiao already spoke to me," Lin Tiansheng said seriously, picking up his chopsticks. Zhang Jinrong exclaimed in surprise, "You're going again!"

"Won't you get a promotion after you finish your training?"

"Not surprisingly, it should be."

In theory, exceptional promotion and the "talent development program" do not conflict. Before the program begins, one is promoted to senior inspector, completes a one-year training program, and is then promoted to chief inspector.

Deng Gengyun couldn't help but gasp, his expression changing as he exclaimed, "The ladder to success! Boss, three promotions in two years! In the history of the police force, there's never been anyone who could rise so high!"

“There’s no precedent for this, but everything is reasonable and compliant,” Lin Tiansheng said. Zhong Zhihui pondered for a moment, then sighed, “A promotion that comes too quickly isn’t necessarily a good thing.”

"Why?" Deng Gengyun asked with a puzzled look, as he poured the braising liquid into the bowl and mixed it with rice.

Chung Chi-hui explained, "The big bosses are those who fight their way up, in frontline departments with real power. Their positions aren't high, but their power is considerable, and they perform exceptionally well, so the foreigners have no reason to transfer them. But if someone is promoted three levels in two years and suddenly becomes the chief inspector, their resume becomes shallow, and they might be transferred to a sinecure or a minor department."

The value of a resume depends on the specific job position.

The same merit can be judged by no one if one becomes a senior inspector, but if one becomes a chief inspector, it will give others grounds for criticism and an opportunity to voice dissent.

In the political arena, a steady and secure path to power is paramount; rapid advancement is like building castles in the air. Throughout history, few star politicians reach the finish line. Most rise to prominence and emerge victorious.

If Lin Tiansheng is promoted to Chief Inspector again next year, his promotion speed will definitely make him a star in the police force, attracting widespread attention and becoming the target of public criticism.

As expected, Lin Tiansheng looked approving and said, "Zhihui is right. Originally, after I was promoted to senior inspector, Superintendent Danny from the Personnel Department wanted to cancel my advanced training program, but it was Deputy Director of Management Xu Zhengming who suggested that it be retained."

"What do you mean by 'foreigners'?" Zhang Jinrong knew that both deputy directors were foreigners, but some used Chinese names while others still used English names. Lin Tiansheng replied, "It's the foreigners who are involved, but it might be Li Sir's idea. Perhaps Li Junxia wants to arrange for me to be placed in a good department after I finish my studies."

In the short term, he simply didn't have the capacity to start new cases. And during his training period, without a position, he couldn't make any contributions. The elite faction could then use this opportunity to transfer him to less important departments. Without finding a breakthrough, five or even ten years without promotion was common.

The promotion from Chief Inspector to Superintendent is already a hurdle. It's easier to earn merit in frontline departments, but in second- or third-tier departments, it depends on personal connections and political exchanges.

Compared to the elites, the remnants have far too few political bargaining chips and rely solely on force to gain momentum.

"Choosing that star, such underhanded methods? Don't you have any other options?" Zhang Jinrong cursed. Deng Gengyun looked bewildered: "Even a promotion can be a bad thing?"

Chung Chih-hui shook her head: "It's not necessarily a bad thing. Inspector Lee's actions were still quite respectable."

"In a sense, this is my first confrontation with Inspector Li, right?" Lin Tiansheng smiled, his expression not impatient. "There is a way to break the deadlock: use money to buy a good position."

Although new members would be transferred to the West Kowloon Organized Crime and Triad Bureau (OCTB) to fill vacancies during the year of training, the remnants of the party's power would not disappear.

The extra time is perfect for running a business. Growing wealth also means growing power. The fact that the elite are valued by the foreigners and have to collect payments is a crucial reason. If you can earn enough money, you can even bring down the foreigners and secure a better position.

Zhong Zhihui thought the big boss would continue to fight the elite police officers, but unexpectedly, he planned to take a different approach. He laughed and said, "That makes sense. If you put two gold bars in the same basket, the foreigners can't tell which one is noble and which one is filthy."

Zhang Jinrong looked pained and said, "Damn it, how much money do I have to give those foreigners?"

“Money alone is useless. When choosing between the big boss and Inspector Li, it’s not about cash, it’s about finding a way to make money.” Zhong Zhihui’s eyes were complicated.

Although the remnants of the Communist Party, after taking control of Kowloon, also collected money from the real estate industry and handed it over to foreigners, the real estate market in West Kowloon is incomparable to that of Hong Kong Island. Moreover, the elite faction might be involved in land transactions, so they need to get the foreigners to support them. It's not about a few hundred thousand or a few million; it's about convincing the foreigners that even if they offend Li Junxia, ​​they will earn more than before.

Lin Tiansheng calculated that when he graduated from his advanced studies, it was in mid-82, and the Hong Kong property market experienced a sharp decline.

At that time, the elites who made their fortunes in the real estate industry will face financial ruin and enter an unprecedented period of decline. The sooner the elites are dealt with, the better. Only by eliminating them and becoming the sole voice of the Chinese community can one be qualified to negotiate with the mainland and prepare for the Western powers' next moves.

Without a doubt, when the financial resources of political teams are tied to real estate, a housing market downturn is a winter for elite Chinese.

Therefore, he was not only considering buying a good position, but also about crushing the elite faction and annexing the power of Li Junxia, ​​Xu Anqi and others.

In order to accumulate capital, he intended to personally intervene in the film company and produce several blockbuster movies. His goals were twofold: first, to make a considerable amount of quick money to buy up properties at rock-bottom prices; and second, to get involved in the cinema and distribution industry, collect "entertainment rent," and engage in money laundering, thereby satisfying the appetites of the foreigners.

The "financial operations" within the entertainment industry perfectly align with the foreign businessmen's ambition to build an international financial hub. By gradually getting involved in the financial sector, they can completely replace the value of the real estate holdings held by Li Junxia.

After finishing their meal, Lin Tiansheng stood up and said, "I'm free tomorrow, Ah Feng, why don't you invite Wang Jing and Boss Yang to have tea at the Peninsula Hotel at noon?"

Li Shaifeng, while clearing away the tableware, smiled and agreed, "Okay, Young Master Sheng."

(End of this chapter)