A passing traveler through the heavens

Ji Lin arrived at the headquarters building of Zhutian Group.

As soon as he got out of the car, his gaze fell on Huan'er and Jimmy, who were waiting not far away.

Jimmy had matured considerably since then. Ji Lin smiled and strode toward them, unable to resist teasing him.

"Hey! Look who's here! Isn't this our imposing General Manager Jimmy? So, how's it going? Getting used to living the life of the rich now?"

Time flies. After a period of intensive development, the original A-grade counterfeit business under Zhutian Group has now been officially renamed Qilin and the relevant trademark registration has been successfully completed.

Although Zhutian Group has already made a name for itself in Hong Kong Island and gained some recognition, its counterfeit goods business continues to operate steadily.

According to the plan, the Zhutian Group will only gradually consider outsourcing its counterfeit goods business after it becomes a household name in Hong Kong.

Hearing Ji Lin's teasing, Jimmy quickly waved his hand and replied, "Brother Lin, please don't make fun of me anymore! If it weren't for your guidance and help, how could I have such a comfortable and pleasant life today?"

Ji Lin gently patted Jimmy on the shoulder and said earnestly, "Jimmy, you can't be so self-deprecating! All your achievements are the result of your own unremitting efforts."

"Look at yourself in the past, always wearing jeans and tattered shirts; look at yourself now, wearing a suit and tie, that's called progress!"

With the help of his two capable assistants, Huan'er and Jimmy, Ji Lin doesn't need to spend a lot of energy on business. He can focus on his promotion and do his best to complete the system's main tasks.

The saying, "If you can't lead a team, you'll just work yourself to death," is perfectly exemplified here.

Without much formality or small talk, Ji Lin went straight to the point and asked how much money the company had left in its accounts.

After learning the exact amount, he decisively instructed Huan'er to withdraw a full ten million in cash for him.

Immediately afterwards, Ji Lin carried several heavy boxes filled with banknotes and rushed to the Kowloon District Office.

Ji Lin was already very familiar with this place. He stepped into Lei Luo's office without hesitation. When Lei Luo caught sight of the several enormous boxes following behind Ji Lin, his originally serious face instantly blossomed into a bright, spring-like smile.

Yan Tong once spent a full three million to secure the position of detective chief in the Yau Tsim Mong district, while this time, Ji Lin offered five million to compete for the position.

At this moment, in the spacious and luxurious office of Kowloon Chief Superintendent Godber, this was the first time that Ji Lin had formally entered the field of vision of high-ranking figures.

Ji Lin stared intently at the foreigner in front of him, who was greedily sniffing the money—Ge Bai.

Ge Bo's eyes lit up, staring intently at the banknotes on the table like a hungry wolf eyeing fresh meat. Ji Lin couldn't help but feel a sense of amusement at his sight.

If it weren't for Lei Luo's hurried urging, Ji Lin even thought that this foreigner might have started counting the banknotes on the spot.

Of the money Ji Lin prepared, five million was used to buy the position of detective chief in Yau Tsim Mong, two million was given as a "hardship fee" to the foreigner Godber, and another million was given as a reward to Lui Lok.

In addition, the remaining two million was used by Ji Lin to exchange for detective appointment letters in Yau Ma Tei, Tsim Sha Tsui and Mong Kok.

Interestingly, however, these appointment letters were not signed, because Ji Lin had specifically prepared them for his three trusted undercover agents.

His goal was very clear: to use this method to completely transform the Yau Tsim Mong area into his sphere of influence, thereby establishing a solid base.

As he was leaving, Ji Lin's face was filled with undisguised joy. He smiled and walked to Lei Luo's side: "Brother Luo, don't forget to bring Brother Zai to my promotion banquet tonight!" After saying that, Ji Lin turned and left, leaving behind a dashing figure.

In fact, Ji Lin had already made thorough preparations before arriving at Lei Luo's place.

He specifically instructed Huan'er to help reserve a spot at the Peninsula Hotel, intending to use it as the grand venue for his promotion banquet.

Back when Ji Lin was still the Yau Ma Tei detective, he kept a relatively low profile and didn't hold any grand celebrations.

However, things are different now. He has now been promoted to Chief Inspector of Yau Tsim Mong District, wielding great power. Naturally, he wants to hold a grand celebration to reward himself and show everyone his current status and strength.

As night falls and the lights come on, the Peninsula Hotel's banquet hall is brightly lit and bustling with activity.

People were laughing and chatting, clinking glasses and exchanging toasts, making the whole scene exceptionally festive and peaceful.

At this time, in addition to Yan Tong, who had unfortunately passed away, two other famous detectives also arrived as scheduled: Han Sen and Lan Gang.

Not only that, but also the Abalone Detective Chan Sai-gau, Lei Lok's capable assistant Piggy, and a host of other important figures made an appearance.

Furthermore, the leaders of the various triads on Hong Kong Island, who were somewhat well-known, dared not be negligent and each brought their most trusted confidants to offer their congratulations.

As Ji Lin moved among the crowd, warmly exchanging pleasantries with the guests, he suddenly noticed several familiar faces.

Upon closer inspection, they turned out to be several figures who would later shine brightly in the Hong Kong underworld.

Lin Huai Le was dressed in a suit and tie, looking elegant and debonair; Big D had a face full of fat, exuding domineering aura; the two brothers, Jiang Tian Sheng and Jiang Tian Yang, stood side by side, with an extraordinary presence; while Han Chen had a smile on his face, with deep eyes that were hard to fathom.

What's even more interesting is that Ji Lin actually set aside a room specifically to properly store the dazzling array of gifts these people brought.

Because there were so many guests who came to offer their congratulations, Ji Lin was so busy that he didn't even realize that at this very moment, the three important women in his life—Gang Sheng, Rose, and Lok Wai Chung—were sitting together chatting and laughing!

However, such a scene is not surprising. After all, in this turbulent era, any man with even a little ability is often surrounded by beautiful women.

Therefore, none of the three of them felt there was anything wrong with the current situation. Moreover, with the mysterious system providing a 100% favorability boost, they were now inseparable, like close sisters.

Therefore, Ji Lin may be able to sleep with his wife tonight.

Just then, Piggy, beaming with joy, stepped onto the magnificent stage in the center of the banquet hall, raised his wine glass, and shouted, "Hey, friends and family, please be quiet for a moment and let me say a few words."

"Today is a joyous day! Let's raise a glass together to congratulate Brother Lin on his promotion to Chief Detective of the Yau Tsim Mong District! Come on, everyone, let's toast Brother Lin!"

Ji Lin raised his glass with a smile and downed the wine in one gulp. His gaze slowly swept over everyone present, a feeling of indescribable emotion welling up inside him.

"Power, ah, it's such an intoxicating thing," he murmured softly, as if talking to himself. The faces before him, some respectful, some obsequious, some awe-inspiring, all made him deeply aware of the influence and allure of power.

At that moment, Ji Lin knew that he had successfully taken a crucial step.

From then on, he was no longer just an unknown nobody, but officially stepped into the core circle of power in Hong Kong Island, becoming one of the four chief detectives and the focus of everyone's attention—the well-deserved Brother Lin!

He took a deep breath, trying to calm the surging emotions within him...