Chapter 333 Hong Kong is in chaos
George and Elizabeth cashed the check written by the tycoon without any trouble. The latter had never seen such a large sum before, and her voice trembled.
"Sir, are you sure everything is alright?"

“George only embezzled a few million before going to jail…”

George snorted coldly:
“George has absolutely no connections; if he doesn’t go in, who will?”

"We have the backing of the telecommunications bureau."

"You must remember, we are working for the Empire."

"do not be afraid!"

Elizabeth smiled bitterly to herself.

Do things for the empire?
It seems... right?
George said seriously:
“Our money is nothing, but you should know that General Cunningham still has more than 200 million in checks that haven’t been cashed.”

Elizabeth was taken aback:
"Hong Kong paper?"

George rolled his eyes:
"Pounds, of course!"

Elizabeth gasped, quite indignantly saying:
"Why so many?"

George said calmly:
"We have the Telecommunications Bureau backing us, but General Cunningham has the powerful nobles backing him. Who do you think has more power?"

Elizabeth remained silent for a long while before finally speaking:

"Sir, I understand. I will definitely do my best for the Empire."

George nodded in satisfaction.

"That's the right way to think about it."

"How is Zhongyixin doing?"

Elizabeth reported:
"It's settled."

"As instructed by my superior, I persuaded Zhongyixin to sell this batch of goods free of charge."

George became increasingly satisfied.

Elizabeth whispered:
"Sir, do we really need to pay such a high price?"

George disagreed:

"We did not pay a price."

"You and I know perfectly well where that flour came from; it was originally free. Do you think it's not a good deal to exchange it for what we have?"

What he had on hand was, of course, a large sum of money he had just acquired.

Elizabeth beamed with joy:

"Master, you are wise!"

George instructed:
"Get back to base immediately, I need to see General Cunningham."

Elizabeth asked, puzzled:
"To see the general?"

George's expression was solemn:

“I have to convince him to cash the check as soon as possible.”

Elizabeth was taken aback:
“But sir, General Cunningham has made it clear that we cannot make payments now.”

"Aren't we essentially admitting guilt without being asked?"

George shook his head:
“Normally, we would naturally have to deceive our superiors and subordinates, but now it’s completely different.”

“Cunningham is one with us.”

"We all prosper together, and we all suffer together."

"He is our biggest shield."

"He can't afford to get hurt at this moment."

Elizabeth immediately fell silent.

Back at base, Cunningham was looking for George:

"That idiot, Grand Duke Andrei, took several million pounds and went back to the Mist City without even saying goodbye to the Governor's Mansion."

George sighed:
"The general is so fast."

Then he smiled and said,

"Grand Duke Andre was really unlucky. He thought he could make a fortune in Hong Kong, but he almost lost his life here."

"I don't think Hong Kong left him with a very good impression."

"He couldn't wait to leave!"

Cunningham laughed heartily.

George said seriously:
"General, I have received news that the stock price of the Dafuhao Group has plummeted by ten percent."

"I think you should cash the check as soon as possible."

Cunningham disagreed:
"Paying off at this time would alert the enemy."

"As for the stock price, you don't need to worry."

"With the news about Da Fu Hao published, the stock price of Da Fu Hao Group is bound to fall; it would be a miracle if it didn't."

George said anxiously:

"General, you should just cash the check and ignore the tycoon's actions."

Cunningham paused, looking at George with suspicion:

What news do you have?

George sighed:
"I've just reviewed our plan and realized we've overlooked a major power."

Cunningham frowned and said:

"Who?"

"Hometown?"

"Our hometown is busy developing itself and won't concern itself with Hong Kong."

George shook his head:
“If our hometown gets involved, we’ll all have to step aside… It’s not our hometown.”

Cunningham said:

"As long as it's not my hometown, it doesn't matter who comes."

George quickly replied:
"What if the Governor's Mansion intervenes?"

Cunningham chuckled:

"What can the Governor's Mansion possibly do?"

"Orders have been sent from Fog City: you will preside over the trial of this case, and I will conduct the secondary trial, with the Governor's Mansion providing assistance."

"They will not be a hindrance."

George said unhurriedly:
"What if they temporarily freeze the assets of the super-rich?"

Cunningham's Strange Path:
"The Governor's Mansion has temporarily frozen the assets of the wealthy tycoon?"

"why?"

George smiled wryly:
"General, what do you think?"

"That's the advice Shen Daban gave to the young tycoon."

"Business elites are colluding to exert pressure..."

Cunningham dismissed it with disdain:
“It doesn’t work.”

George remained unperturbed even after being interrupted.

"Employees of the Dafuhao Group took to the streets to protest."

Cunningham paused, vaguely sensing that something was amiss.

"As per your orders, I will have a Hong Kong triad infiltrate the protest to cause trouble."

"I've already given them instructions; it would be best if they could kill a few people."

"by that time……"

Cunningham suddenly stood up, realizing what he had overlooked.

"I forgot one thing."

"The Governor's Mansion will not pay attention to this case because of orders from the Fog City."

"But the Dafuhao Group is so provocative, they won't just sit idly by."

"If a small tycoon wants to incite the employees of a large tycoon group to riot, he will definitely have to spend money."

“The Governor’s Mansion is not to be trifled with; they will definitely take drastic measures.”

"George, you're right."

Cunningham had seen too many schemes before, and he knew without a second thought how to deal with this kind of scheme—just cut off their source of income.

The Governor's Mansion isn't stupid; they'll definitely do it.

"So, the tycoon's check has temporarily become worthless?"

Cunningham's expression changed drastically.

George quickly replied:
"General, this is what I'm worried about."

Cunningham took off running, shouting as he ran:

"George, thank goodness you reminded me."

"When I get back, I'll definitely treat you to a proper wine tasting!"

George's lips curled up—now he was truly safe.

With Cunningham blocking their way, who would notice me and Isa?

Therefore, Cunningham will definitely remember this favor, which is truly a win-win situation.

George brought Elizabeth to him:

"Isa, Hong Kong is about to descend into chaos."

"From now on, do not go out unless absolutely necessary."

Elizabeth was taken aback:
"Sir, what do you mean?"

George said calmly:
"Let me teach you a lesson."

"Once our telecommunications bureau has completed a full plan, as long as it is approved, we will not pursue the matter afterward, regardless of how well the plan is completed."

Elizabeth couldn't believe it:

"Won't they hold anyone accountable if the mission fails?"

George sighed:

"As long as the plan on paper is complete and every step is flawless, we usually won't pursue the matter further."

Do you know why?

Elizabeth shook her head blankly.

George said in a deep voice:
"Because of an accident!"

Elizabeth was stunned:

"Accident?"

George said calmly:
"Plans can't keep up with changes!"

"There are always unexpected events that catch people off guard."

"And all of these unexpected events were completely unexpected by us."

"There are always some fools who think they can control all changes, but that's impossible."

"As long as there are no major mistakes, the plan can be considered a success."

"But if any crucial issue goes wrong, the course of this plan will be completely out of control."

"Just like General Cunningham."

“He had repeatedly told us beforehand that we must make sure to cash in the money when the young tycoon got up.”

"But didn't he hurry up and fulfill his promise now?"

Elizabeth nodded involuntarily.

The officer is truly incredibly knowledgeable.

Little did he know that his superior was thinking only of Lin Feng.

Lin Feng knew them too well.

This is the biggest variable, and also the biggest surprise.

It has to be said that Lin Feng was the most capable information broker he had ever encountered.

Fortunately, such intelligence brokers have no interest in anything other than buying and selling intelligence.

Otherwise, George really wouldn't be able to sleep well.

"With so many people involved in such a large project, do you think there might be unexpected problems?"

"I can tell you with certainty that it will happen."

“Any small oversight can put us in a passive position, or even cost us our lives.”

"So, pack your things right away, including your daily necessities, and move to the base immediately." "Until this case is resolved, we'll all be living at the base from now on."

Elizabeth exclaimed:
"Sir, you don't trust our safe house?"

George said expressionlessly:
“Those safe houses aren’t just known to us; the security bureau knows about them too.”

Elizabeth stopped speaking and only said:
"Sir, I'll go back and pack my things."

George instructed:
"In these extraordinary times, keep everything simple."

Elizabeth understood perfectly well that George meant she didn't need to bring those pretty clothes and jewelry.

You shouldn't have cosmetics or similar items either.

Just bring some things that women need at home.

After Elizabeth went out,

George unconsciously pulled out a cigar, a Cuban cigar costing a hundred dollars, its aroma filling the air.

Before, he would definitely have thought it was too expensive.

Even now, with a profit of 25 million pounds, he still thinks the cigars are ridiculously expensive.

Yes, it's really good to smoke.

George puffed on his cigar while scrutinizing the details.

The more I think about it, the more confusing it seems.

Nothing seems right no matter how I think about it!
Suddenly he realized that he had been overlooking the actions of the biggest intelligence broker all along.

"Is Lin Sheng... really just a simple information broker?"

"Isn't it right?"

"Which intelligence broker would dare to be so arrogant in front of our telecommunications bureau?"

"He can attack me on a whim, even if I'm a senior agent at the telecommunications bureau."

"besides……"

Have I really investigated Lin Sheng's influence thoroughly?

George suddenly stood up, about to make a phone call, but ultimately held back.

"The intelligence is mismatched!"

George could only manage a wry smile.

He never imagined that one day he would feel that his intelligence was insufficient.

The Telecommunications Bureau is one of the four major intelligence agencies!
George recalled all the things Lin Feng had done, and gritted his teeth before putting down the microphone.

"Hopefully, this biggest variable isn't dangerous... Let's hope so."

George instinctively didn't want to fight Lin Feng. Not only was he beaten up on their first meeting, but he was also extorted for 30 million pounds.

Having finally settled the score, why provoke Lin Feng again? Wouldn't that just be asking for trouble?
George isn't that stupid!

However, while he didn't disturb Lin Feng, someone else did.

"Mr. Lin, please help me, I'm swamped with work here!"

Huang Bingyao looked rather exasperated.

Lin Feng chuckled:
"Boss, what's wrong?"

Huang Bingyao said irritably:

"Isn't it all because of that Okamoto Revenge Fund incident?"

"With so many assassins gathered in Hong Kong, it's impossible to catch many of them."

"The emergency call center is like a beauty pageant hotline these days; it never stops ringing from morning till night."

Lin Feng asked, puzzled:
"Then it's no use you coming to me."

"I'm not a fund manager!"

Huang Bingyao said with a smirk:

"Who doesn't know that Lin Sheng is omnipotent?"

"You must have a way."

"Given our close relationship, Mr. Lin, you absolutely must save me!"

Lin Feng was defeated by him:
"Alright, I'll give you two ideas."

Huang Bingyao was overjoyed and said:
"Lin Sheng, I knew you had a way."

Lin Feng casually said:
"One addresses the root cause, the other addresses the symptoms."

"Let's start with the symptomatic treatment."

"Don't you have armored vehicles? Take advantage of this time to put them all out on the streets and patrol them one by one."

Even the most ruthless bounty hunter wouldn't dare challenge the police.

"As long as we set up enough armored vehicles, we can guarantee they'll only dare to hide in dark corners."

Huang Bingyao thought for a moment, then frowned and said:
"This idea is good, but isn't the cost too high?"

Lin Feng cursed:

"Are you stupid?"

"Isn't the matter of Grand Duke Andrei still unresolved?"

"Was it only Grand Duke Andrei who was attacked?"

"Aren't the heads of the three departments and thirteen bureaus below the Governor worried?"

"Now is your chance to make a difference."

"Don't focus on the bounty hunters; you need to look at the long term..."

"Think about it, if patrols in armored vehicles become the norm, will you, as the initiator, be able to control this force?"

Huang Bingyao's eyes lit up:

"Lin Sheng, you're welcome!"

Lin Feng said irritably:

What is a crisis?

"Separately, they represent danger and opportunity."

"The bounty hunter business is a crisis, but if you handle it well, it will be another achievement for you."

"You proposed this system, and then you mastered it."

"Just think how many jobs this will create?"

"Does everyone in the police station, from top to bottom, think well of you?"

Huang Bingyao slapped his thigh:
"Done!"

However, he added,

"But we don't have enough budget."

“Our police station is not as well-funded as the ICAC.”

“If the ICAC didn’t have a budget, they could just go on strike, but we can’t.”

"Without enough firewood and water, a good thing can turn into a bad thing."

Lin Feng shrugged:

"Alright, I just made a windfall. I'll have Xiao Fu donate it in the name of Thunder Security later."

Huang Bingyao sighed:

"A comprehensive system encompassing Hong Kong cannot function without sufficient funding."

"Lin Sheng's kindness..."

Lin Feng said impatiently:
"Twenty million Hong Kong dollars, do you want it?"

Huang Bingyao's voice stopped abruptly, and he said loudly:

"want!"

No, that's for the biggest fool.

Huang Bingyao asked in bewilderment:
"Lin Sheng, aren't you going to sacrifice too much?"

Lin Feng said coldly:
“I’m not doing this for you guys. I’m a Hong Konger too. I’m doing this purely for myself.”

Huang Bingyao took it as mere modesty and simply said:
"Lin Sheng is truly righteous!"

Lin Feng then said:

"This is only a temporary solution, and it's a bit more troublesome."

"Addressing the root cause is simpler."

Huang Bingyao exclaimed in surprise:
"Is it simple to address the root cause?"

Lin Feng said calmly:
"The fund manager of Tsukamoto-do is named Ye Jian. I told you about him last time. That guy is an unconventional lawyer."

"Just detain him and Eiji Tsukamoto."

Huang Bingyao frowned and said:
There's no real reason for this, is there?

Lin Feng exclaimed in surprise:
"They've brought assassins from all over the world to Hong Kong, don't you have a reason to arrest him?"

Are you making a movie?

Snapped!
Huang Bingyao smacked himself on the forehead.

That's right.

How can we let such dangerous people go unpunished?
"Actually, the most crucial one is not Ye Jian, but the old devil's grandson, the little devil Tsukamoto Eiji."

"This guy has been eyeing that $100 million for a long time."

"He not only wanted to avenge the old devil, but also wanted to get that money."

Huang Bingyao asked in bewilderment:
"If an assassin kills the murderer, wouldn't they get the reward?"

"How could Eiji Tsukamoto leave behind a hundred million dollars?"

Lin Feng curled his lips:
"That's why I sent you to find Ye Jian."

"If I'm not mistaken, Ye Jian is currently in Tsukamoto Eiji's hands."

"The moment an assassin goes to Ye Jian to claim his reward, that's the end for him!"

Huang Bingyao understood instantly:
"Eliminating the enemy?"

Lin Feng countered with a question:
"if not?"

Huang Bingyao grinned maliciously:
"Then let's get started."

"Lin Sheng, could you lend me two people?"

Lin Feng was taken aback and said:
"what are you up to?"

Huang Bingyao sneered:
"I don't want Eiji Tsukamoto still roaming around in Hong Kong."

"Lend me two men, and I'll send two more."

"I'll have someone prove that the two people you sent were the assassins who took down the murderer, and then we'll just send the fund away and be done with it."

Lin Feng suddenly felt that the world was truly amazing:
"You mean, to fake it?"

Huang Bingyao uttered a sound of approval.
"How can this be called fake?"

"Our police station is an investigative agency. Isn't it up to us to define who the murderer is?"

"I think the murderer is probably Zhuo Ziqiang. That guy dares to extort even a tycoon, so killing a Japanese soldier would be a piece of cake for him."

Lin Feng said speechlessly:
"Are you being forced to fabricate something?"

"But it's fine, I don't like the Japanese anyway."

"But you should know that the Japanese will absolutely not ask for a hundred million US dollars."

A cold glint flashed in Huang Bingyao's eyes:
"Then let's just wipe out those little devils!"

Did he really think that the guy who used the deadly scissor kick was such a kind fellow?
Lin Feng thought for a moment:
"This is a life-or-death job, I need Xiao Fu and Jian Jun to go!"

Huang Bingyao exclaimed:
"Which two should we send out?"

Lin Feng countered with a question:
"Who among my men is more suitable to play the role of assassin than these two?"

Huang Bingyao nodded in agreement, but he was faced with a dilemma:
"Since you've already sent these two, who should I ask for help?"

Lin Feng casually said:
"It's that simple, just have your Flying Tigers' Inspector Chen go along."

"He's skilled enough."

"Anyway, Inspector Chen is just acting as a witness and will help when necessary."

"There's no need to have Inspector Yuan and the others come."

Huang Bingyao was overjoyed:

"Then it's settled!"

(End of this chapter)

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