What do you mean by quitting the business? I'm not a big shot.

Chapter 646 People on Campus
Zhuang Zhuoyan presented an investigation warrant and entered Situ Hua's home. His subordinates pushed open the door and searched the room. Afterwards, they returned and shook their heads, saying, "No one's here, Zhuang sir."

"did not find."

Zhuang Zhuoyan's face was gloomy. He picked up his mobile phone, dialed a number by the window, and reported, "Mr. Yin, Situ Hua is not home."

Yin Zhaotang was somewhat disappointed to learn that Lianji had failed to apprehend him, but he was not angry. He said softly, "Alright, investigate thoroughly and gather evidence first."

“We’re not afraid of a pro-democracy activist who loves to stand out.”

Zhuang Zhuoyan replied solemnly, "Understood!"

"Move all the documents, computers, and files out of the room, don't leave anything behind. Mrs. Situ, please bring your son and come with us back to the ICAC."

A middle-aged woman with her hair tied up, wearing a floral dress and a plump figure, was standing in a corner with two children in her arms, her expression revealing her panic.

"Yes, sir."

The ICAC staff present loudly accepted the order and immediately began gathering information, posting notices, and sealing off Szeto Wah's villa.

HKU, Lung Fau Shan Campus, in front of the Great Hall.

Student council president Hui Koon-chung, dressed in a white T-shirt and looking excited, called out to the middle-aged man in front of him, "Uncle Wah!"

After washing his hair and wearing black-rimmed glasses, Szeto Wah had already sneaked into the school. He was wearing the same white T-shirt as the students, with the slogan "Love Hong Kong, Love God, Democracy and Self-Government" written on it. Looking around, there were dozens of tents set up on the school's large playground, where more than two thousand students had gathered.

Each tent was adorned with small flags bearing slogans such as "Reject dictatorship, respect the rule of law," "Student freedom, political freedom," and "Protect Hong Kong Island, refuse to sink."

Students chanted slogans and distributed flyers to passing classmates. Teachers and staff were also present, providing services and organizing the students in the crowd.

Standing beside Hui Koon-chung were three vice-chairmen and six club presidents. All nine were excited and felt deeply honored to have the opportunity to meet such a distinguished LF councilor and a titan of the education sector.

Firstly, Uncle Hua's presence at the protest site, dressed in cash, to offer his support was truly inspiring. Secondly, being able to appear before Uncle Hua and having a successful demonstration greatly enhances one's political future!

After shaking hands with the student representatives, Szeto Wah looked at the crowd in the large playground and instructed them with his hands behind his back: "The police are already stretched thin with manpower after sealing off the nine colleges and universities. Arranging for personnel to deliver water and food to the colleges and universities shows their determination to confront the democrats. It is impossible to use force against the more than 10,000 students in the nine colleges and universities. Before tonight, the tent movement will step out of the campus and onto the streets."

Several club presidents responded, "We'll listen to Uncle Wah."

"Step out of the campus and onto the long street."

"We will never accept dictatorship."

The education bill's decision to ban student councils from exercising their political power sparked widespread protests from students. They saw themselves as the last bastion of democracy and refused to yield.

The Hong Kong government also coordinated with the education councilors to send personnel to schools to provide guidance on activities. Each school had a councilor stationed there, with the assistance of agents from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's intelligence service.

The police did indeed seal off all access to the university and deployed police vehicles to patrol the campus. While effectively preventing large groups from entering was feasible, the university campus is vast, and in some areas with low walls, it wouldn't be difficult for a few people to sneak in if given the opportunity.

Behind the HKU campus is a scenic area with many winding paths leading in.

The police were indeed unable to seal off Longhu Mountain.

However, with over 80,000 students gathered, and more than 10,000 protesting, it was already considered the peak. Many more students were focused on their studies and didn't pay attention to the pro-democracy movement; they would pass by the tent area, glance at it, but not participate. To expand the campus movement into a social movement, it's necessary to encourage students to step out of the school gates and into society. Hui Koon-chung worriedly said, "Uncle Wah, the police have many water cannon trucks and a large number of riot police."

Szeto Wah shook his head: "Don't worry, the Governor is very supportive of the university movement and has already sent Scouts to participate in the donation. Someone will arrive soon to bring in some fuel and soft drinks. We can make some self-defense weapons to use during the breakthrough."

One student frowned: "Isn't this a peaceful demonstration?"

Szeto Wah glanced at him and incited him, “It’s peace, but the dictator has sent out the police force. We need to have some means of self-defense.”

Many students, caught up in the excitement, were more concerned with avoiding trouble than with making things worse, and cheered, "That's right, Uncle Wah is right, we need to learn to protect ourselves."

"With the governor's support, what are we afraid of?"

"I'm not afraid of going to jail for the sake of the pro-democracy movement."

Holding the gavel, but in the hands of foreigners, with "immunity clauses" and extrajudicial protection, the student was quite bold.

"I encourage everyone to stand up first. I'd like to chat with you all for a few minutes," Situ Hua asked. "Has everyone eaten yet?"

Hui Koon-chung looked embarrassed: "Most of them haven't been eaten yet."

Although they had plenty of food—the school cafeteria and the supplies delivered by messengers were enough to feed the entire school for several days—young people, preoccupied with important matters, weren't hungry at all. Who would ask for food?

Situ Hua frowned and advised, "This won't do. How can you fight the police if you don't have a full stomach? Call the teacher over, and I'll organize the meal service."

“Okay, I’ll go get someone.” Xu Guancong nodded quickly.

Several scout teams of over a hundred people, organized by the training center, have arrived at the University of Hong Kong gate by car to negotiate with the police force.

The majority of the scouts are senior Scouts aged 16 and above, with many being volunteer Scouts over 20. Younger "Little Scouts" and "Cub Scouts" do exist, but they are extremely rare. After all, scout recruitment is not mandatory, and many Scout parents have not agreed to let their children participate in aid operations.

Ordinary people may not understand what's going on inside universities, but astute parents know that whatever is happening is not good.

If something really good happened, would it be their turn?

But when the frontline police officers saw the Scouts, unease still showed on their faces. Compared to university students who are generally over 20 and have independent human rights, the Scouts' faces are too youthful and innocent.

Lai Chi-bun, who was guarding the entrance of the University of Hong Kong, couldn't bring himself to do it. He cursed under his breath and could only call his superiors to report: "Yam sir, the Hong Kong government has sent Scouts to provide support and they are transporting supplies into the University of Hong Kong."

Ren Darong, his anger rising, said sternly, "Check the supplies. Anything that poses a danger will be confiscated. The remaining supplies will be taken in by the scouts for now. Before they enter, have them provide their phone numbers to contact their parents. Only release them after confirming their parents' approval."

Lai Chi-Bun felt a bit sullen, realizing that the big sir was doing "friend or foe identification." If the scouts really dared to cause trouble, the big sir would really dare to do it!

"clear."

He took a deep breath, hoping there would be more reasonable parents like him.

(End of this chapter)