Hong Kong Storm: The King of Jobs

Chapter 603, page 193: Difficult to Distinguish Between Truth and Falsehood

After being searched and signing documents, Chi Mengli was moved into a single cell.

This time, with no one causing trouble, he was finally able to get a peaceful night's sleep.

However, this wish was soon dashed, as Guo Guohao brought Ding Gou and A-Zai to visit him in prison.

"Brother Sheng, it's truly disrespectful that such a big shot like you, who attended the Governor's Palace gala, would also be a guest at the Wan Chai headquarters!"

"Brother Yi isn't here, Shapison is on duty. Should I ask him to come down for you, Brother Sheng?"

This sarcastic remark was not feigned. Even if Chi Mengli didn't know the whole story of Guan Lou's wild game smuggling case, she must have received some information. Insiders are best at using spies. Guo Guohao didn't believe that Chi Mengli was completely unaware of the situation.

"I have no connection with the number one guy, but I did have a drink with Shapison."

"But it's so late! Don't bother the old folks! It's Lunar New Year's Day, didn't you go home to be with your wife?"

Chi Mengli, who had just lain down, sat up with a jolt. Her cigarette case and lighter had been taken away, so even if she had a craving for a cigarette, she would have to wait until tomorrow morning.

"Sorry! With you gangsters causing trouble, I definitely won't have time to go back and spend time with my wife and family. Just to correct Sheng-ge, it's already the second day of the Lunar New Year. A-zai, go get two cups of coffee!"

"Sheng-ge's AKB company donated two million to headquarters. If we don't get to drink coffee, the public relations department will definitely cause trouble for our O-Division!"

"Ding Gou, go get a statement. I want to interrogate Sheng Ge myself!"

A-Zai's identity has been basically confirmed, so the key conversation must not be heard by A-Zai. Guo Guohao looked at A-Zai and Ding Gou and told them to do their work.

A-Zai and Ding-Gou would not disobey their superior's orders, so they both walked away.

"Brother Sheng, you and Guan Lou work together very closely!"

Seeing that there were no outsiders present, Guo Guohao immediately launched an attack, accusing Liangzai Sheng of a serious crime.

Hong Kong is a society governed by the rule of law, and it is not allowed to install closed-circuit cameras and listening devices in prison cells. The single cell at headquarters has electromagnetic shielding, so listening devices and locators are all ineffective, which is why he dares to speak freely.

"Cooperate? Why should I cooperate with Guan Lou?"

“Inspector Guo, we’re all on the same side, no need for fancy talk, just say what you have to say.”

“If you want to talk about Black Tiger, Inspector Guo, then I am innocent. Black Tiger has already betrayed us and is now standing with the Wen family and the Wo Luen Shing, calling each other brothers. I, a nobody and a big shot, have no say in this matter.”

"Old Ghost Deng has already spread the word in the underworld that he'll take on any trouble Black Tiger can get his hands on! If you want to cause trouble, Inspector Guo, you'll have to go find Old Ghost Deng!"

Chi Mengli completely denied everything, refusing to acknowledge any of the issues. Not only that, he also beckoned Guo Guohao to give him a cigarette.

Seeing this, Guo Guohao was helpless. That's how the underworld is. Today you can burn paper money and chop off chicken heads. Brothers who are as good as brothers can turn against each other tomorrow because of interests.

He took out his cigarette case, picked out a cigarette, lit it for Chi Mengli, and continued, "It's understandable that you didn't know at first, but it's unacceptable that you know nothing about it now."

"Let me tell you something you don't know. The Department of Justice has set up a special task force. Sharpison sent me to handle it. If you have any intelligence, tell me quickly, or I'll be left clueless!"

After satisfying his nicotine craving, Chi Mengli looked at Guo Guohao's face and sighed helplessly. His superior hadn't changed at all; he was still full of ambition and obsessed with climbing the corporate ladder.

Such pure-hearted people are rare in Hong Kong. "Black Tiger, the Wen family, and the three families of Lian Sheng are going to partner up to do counterfeit money. They got their hands on a circuit board, and the counterfeit pounds that have been flooding Hong Kong recently are their doing."

"The counterfeit money business is extremely profitable. He Lian Sheng has the channels, Hei A Hu provides protection, and the Wen family provides the technology. The profits are distributed among the three, leaving no room for anyone else."

"I just never expected that Hei Ahu had other businesses with the Wen family, and that it would be exposed. What a coincidence! What a fate!"

After finishing speaking, Chi Mengli leaned against the railing and smoked.

After reviewing the archives of Guanlou, it was found that there was indeed a letterpress printing press, three barrels of color-changing ink, and two hundred kilograms of acid-free paper in warehouse number fifteen.

All the equipment and materials are ready; all we need is the circuit board to start production.

Guo Guohao did not doubt the information provided by Chi Mengli. Recently, a large number of counterfeit banknotes, all of them counterfeit British pounds, have appeared in Hong Kong. This matter has alarmed the Department of Justice, and even the Overseas Colonial Department should have received the news.

The Governor-General and the Provincial Administration Commissioner did not care about counterfeit money circulating in the market; they just wanted someone to take the blame.

The Wen family should take the blame!

A thought immediately flashed through Guo Guohao's mind, and recalling what his senior brother had said during their private meeting, he made a decision.

"Guo sir, this water is too murky! With my weak arms and legs, I can't handle it at all. But I've heard that the goods confiscated from warehouse number 15 belong to the Nanmen Group."

"You should know that most of the poached goods in Asia are controlled by the Nanmen Group. Hong Kong is one of the Nanmen Group's distribution centers, because there are many wealthy people in Hong Kong who have the demand."

After smoking the cigarette in a few puffs, Chi Mengli threw the cigarette butt on the ground and stomped it out with her shoe heel, where it was still glowing red.

Nanmen Group! Asia's largest poaching and smuggling syndicate!

Guo Guohao coughed but didn't say anything. He wouldn't do something like slab-cooking pork raw, but if the evidence was conclusive, he certainly wouldn't show any mercy.

"Wen Hailiang is a figure in the business world. The Wen family has been established in Hong Kong for nearly 30 years and has a lot of relatives and friends. Tonight, the Chief Secretary's Eagle's Nest Gala also has a ticket from the Wen family."

"Although Sir Zhou has not been involved in business matters in recent years, he is, after all, the honorary president of the Hong Kong Dongguan Chamber of Commerce. If he says something or expresses his opinion, even the Governor would have to listen carefully and offer reassurance."

"Oh, right! I'll tell you something you didn't know: Warehouse No. 15 at Wanchai Ferry Pier has been set on fire, and now there's no way to prove it!"

It's not difficult to bring down the Wen family! But it's very difficult to bring down the Wen family in one round!

Guo Guohao learned a principle from a young age: leave room for maneuver in your dealings with others, so that you can meet again in the future. Mountains may not move, but water may; water may not move, but people may! Maybe when the wind blows back, the Wen family will rise again.

If one blow can't kill you, then don't push things to the extreme.

Upon hearing Guo Guohao mention that Warehouse No. 15 at Wanchai Pier had been set on fire as planned, Chi Mengli breathed a sigh of relief, coughed, and said, "Things have blown up. Guan Lou has a new commander, and he's sure he won't let this go easily."

"With the BBC following along, even if Guan Lou wanted to let things slide, the Department of Justice wouldn't turn a blind eye!"

“Officer Guo, this water is too murky. Either stand on the bank and observe from the sidelines, or get involved and blend in!”

(End of this chapter)