Hong Kong Movie: At the beginning, Big Boss B asked me to draw the death lottery

Chapter 160 The dog that bared its teeth at me, I'm going to pull out its teeth one by one.
"You should have said that earlier."

Qu Wangui laughed heartily and then gestured to an Indian man to bring a chair for Qiu Gang'ao to sit down.

Instead of stating his own conditions, he tried to appeal to Qiu Gang'ao's emotions.

“Ah Ao, back when you were in prison, the whole cell was making trouble for you, but I was the only one taking care of you!”

However, I am not as fortunate as you. You have a benefactor who appreciates you and the head of Wo Shing is willing to spend a lot of money to give you a chance to start over.

But I'm different; I served a full five years in prison!

Qiu Gang'ao remained calm and asked, "What exactly are you trying to say?"

"It's simple, I know your boss wants to see these Vietnamese guys causing trouble outside."

You keep an eye on these Vietnamese guys and don't allow anyone else to feed them. They only came to Cha Kwo Ling to seek refuge with me because they had nowhere else to go.

Actually, there's no need to go through all this trouble. If you want these Vietnamese guys to cause trouble, you can just have your boss come to me.
"I could say anything and let these Vietnamese bastards turn Hong Kong upside down, no problem!"

Qiu Gang'ao shook his head: "It's different! There's a difference between the Vietnamese causing trouble on their own when they're desperate and being ordered to do it by someone else!"

"What's the difference? Don't you trust me?"

I'll let these Vietnamese bastards finish their business, then I'll send a boat to haul them away. Only heaven, earth, you, and I know!"

Qiu Gang'ao smiled and said, "You still haven't answered my question. What conditions do you want to make?"

"That's too easy for your boss!"

Qu Wangui snapped his fingers and then spoke.

"Your boss has been really shrewd lately, giving people free meals all over Hong Kong Island."

I recently acquired another piece of land in Mount Davis. I've been doing shady business for so many years, but I've never experienced what it's like to do legitimate business.

Go back and talk to your boss; could you give me a share of the construction company's business too?

"The Ghost, a business under Hengyao Real Estate, is not enough for even the people of Liansheng."

Do you think Mr. He will give you a share?

"That's why I asked you to go back and discuss it with him. Don't refuse right away; what if your boss agrees?"

The fierce ghost chuckled and approached, patting Qiu Gang'ao on the shoulder.

"I've done so many things for you, shouldn't you repay me for this favor?"

Qiu Gang'ao's smile froze.

"Didn't they give you any money?"

Qu Wangui chuckled, "Let's keep things separate. You can't just stand by and watch me send all these Vietnamese guys to the police station, can you?"

Swah——

Qiu Gang'ao immediately stood up: "Are you threatening me?"

"Hey Ao, when did I threaten you?"
"It's just sending these Vietnamese guys to the police station. It didn't expose your previous purchase of explosives from me. Why are you getting so worked up?"

Qu Wangui seemed to have Qiu Gang'ao completely under his thumb. He claimed he posed no threat to Qiu Gang'ao, but the underlying threat in his words was already self-evident.

Qiu Gang'ao gradually calmed down.

He chuckled and nodded at Qu Wangui.

"Okay, I'll go back and discuss it with Mr. He now, and I'll call you back later!"

……

When they returned to Beacon Hill, Ho Yiu-chung was also returning from Tsim Sha Tsui.

In the study, Qiu Gang'ao truthfully recounted the events that had occurred at Chaguo Ridge to He Yaozong.

After hearing Qiu Gang'ao's retelling, He Yaozong immediately asked a question.

"A'ao, do you think Qu Wangui is a trustworthy person?"

Qiu Gang'ao immediately shook his head: "Mr. He, it's not a matter of whether you can trust me or not."

He dared to threaten me with things from the past today; in my opinion, he deserves to die!
Of course, this is just my personal opinion; the specific arrangements will depend on Mr. He's wishes.

He Yaozong pondered for a moment, then nodded.

"You're right, he's courting death!"
However, some of his words reminded me that simply driving these Vietnamese guys to desperation wouldn't have any real impact.

Why not let Au Man-kwai organize these Vietnamese guys and pull off a big heist that will shake the whole of Hong Kong!

Ah Ao, listen to me…

He Yaozong whispered to Qiu Gang'ao for a few minutes in the study.

Finally, Qiu Gang'ao stood up and nodded solemnly to He Yaozong.

"That's quite a two-birds-with-one-stone strategy, but I'm afraid Cai Yuanqi won't take the bait!"

Whether or not they take the bait is another matter; it's up to us to do it and know the result.

Even if Cai Yuanqi doesn't take the bait, we won't suffer any losses!

He Yaozong pondered for a moment, then called out again.

"There's no time to lose, go to Wan Chai tonight to find Lau Kin-ming."

If he's unwilling to cooperate, there's no need to force him. I'll think of another way. In short, I'm determined to pull out every single one of those baring teeth at me!

……

10:30 p.m., Star Street residential area, Wan Chai.

Just as Liu Jianming was about to rest, he suddenly received a phone call.

Liu Jianming didn't pay any attention, picked up the phone, and pressed the answer button.

"Liu sir, I'm waiting for you at the second flower bed on the left at the entrance of your building, downstairs from your apartment complex."

Upon hearing the name 'Mr. He,' Liu Jianming's face immediately darkened.

He glanced at his wife Mary subconsciously, then pushed open the bedroom door and went into the living room.

"What's going on! Didn't you say you wouldn't contact me anymore?"

"Don't worry, Officer Liu. I'm calling you this time to discuss a collaboration."

Mr. He instructed that if you are unwilling, he will not force you.

But this collaboration, whether it succeeds or not, won't do you any harm!

Liu Jianming gritted his teeth and finally responded.

"Wait for me for two minutes, I'll be right down!"

Back in his bedroom, Liu Jianming immediately grabbed the coat he had just taken off and put it on.

Seeing that Liu Jianming was about to leave again, his wife Mary asked him a question with some concern.

"Jianming, why have you been so busy lately? You're always on the phone at night, and you're still out running around at this hour?"

Liu Jianming had already put on his coat, leaned close to his wife, and kissed her on the forehead.

“You read the newspapers too, right? The Hong Kong Island police force has been quite turbulent lately, so it’s normal for me to be busy as a key member of the intelligence branch.”

After saying that, Liu Jianming prepared to walk outside.

Suddenly, he heard his wife call his name again.

"Jianming!"

Liu Jianming turned around, forced a smile, and asked, "Is there anything else you need to tell me?"

Mary seemed hesitant to speak, but after a long pause, she finally spoke.

"Jianming, actually I'm just a little curious."

I think Mr. He from Hengyao Real Estate is a very good person. Why is your police force trying so hard to deal with him?

Liu Jianming was slightly taken aback, but he simply replied.

"The intelligence department doesn't care about these things. I just do whatever my superiors tell me to do."

You should rest first; I might come back later.

Rushing downstairs, Liu Jianming quickly spotted Qiu Gang'ao sitting on the flowerbed smoking after looking around.

"Hey Liu sir, over here!"

Qiu Gang'ao waved to Liu Jianming, who looked around for a moment before moving closer to Qiu Gang'ao.

He was naturally a little annoyed.

"What on earth happened?!"

"Liu sir, don't be so impatient."

You're much better off than me; at least you can be a cop. Unlike me, whose future was bright, but because I accidentally killed a thief, I'm still considered a disgrace to the police force by many!

Qiu Gang'ao's words did bring him much closer to Liu Jianming.

One of them was a promising young police officer, and the other was an undercover agent sent by a drug lord to infiltrate the police force.

However, due to their different fates, they each embarked on different paths.

Liu Jianming sat down next to Qiu Gang'ao, his tone softening.

“Last time I helped Mr. He get that matter settled, he returned all the dirt that Han Chen had collected to me in front of me. I was so grateful to him for giving me this chance to start over.”

I won't lie to you, during this time, Brother Yi has been telling me to bring the brothers from the intelligence department to keep an eye on Mr. He.

If it weren't for my gratitude towards Mr. He, the intelligence department would have already infiltrated Hengyao Real Estate into a sieve.

Every phone call you receive will be under our surveillance!

Qiu Gang'ao immediately responded, "Liu sir, Mr. He also asked me to pass on this message to you."

Last time he returned all that dirt on you, and he left absolutely no evidence! Hengyao Real Estate also welcomes you to wiretap them; this time he wants to give you a second chance at a career change, it's up to you whether you're willing to go along!

"What should I follow?"

"To tell you the truth, the current top cop in the police force will be removed from office sooner or later."

We have discovered that officers from the Hong Kong Island Special Branch are colluding with international human organ smuggling syndicates. Coupled with the recent Silver Mine Bay riots, the police force will inevitably be exposed sooner or later.

Why don't you come with us this time and secure a better future for yourself!

Liu Jianming couldn't help but scoff: "Did I hear that right? You guys can actually help me with my future!"

“I know you won’t believe me if I tell you these things.”

Mr. He told me to tell you that perhaps someone of considerable influence will come to speak with you tomorrow.

At this point, Qiu Gang'ao didn't waste any more words, but instead truthfully repeated the plan that He Yaozong had explained to Liu Jianming.

Liu Jianming couldn't help but frown.

"Isn't this going a bit too far?"

"If Cai Yuanqi were upright and honest and didn't accept the challenge, then this plan would naturally fail."

But as long as he dares to have wicked thoughts, it's not a matter of whether it's excessive or not!

"Liu Sir, in short, you've been loyal to your duty and played the role of intelligence relay. Regardless of whether Cai Yuanqi is removed from office because of this, you won't be affected!"

As Qiu Gang'ao spoke, he raised his wrist and glanced at his watch.

"I won't take up too much of your time, Liu sir. Go back and think about it carefully."

Of course, even if you've made up your mind to report this situation to Cai Yuanqi, I suggest you wait until after 9:00 AM tomorrow before making a decision!

After saying this, Qiu Gang'ao stood up, smiled, and left the flower bed.

Liu Jianming, with his sharp eyes, immediately recognized the watch on Qiu Gang'ao's wrist as a rare Breguet mechanical watch, worth at least 300,000 yuan on the market.

With Liu Jianming's salary alone, it would take him at least three or four years of saving up to afford this watch, even if he didn't eat or drink anything.

This made Liu Jianming feel a sense of uncertainty and anxiety.

……

Liu Jianming couldn't sleep well that night.

The next morning, he got out of bed at six o'clock.

After washing up at home, he went downstairs, had a quick breakfast, and then drove to Junqichang Street to prepare for the start of a new day's work.

Sitting in his office, Liu Jianming finished reading a newspaper before it was time for work.

His office door was wide open, and he kept glancing outside, always wondering who this person, the one Qiu Gang'ao had mentioned who was important enough to come and talk to him, was.

I waited until 8:50 before the person finally walked into my office.

However, the visitor inevitably disappointed Liu Jianming.

"Sir!"

Liu Jianming put down the newspaper in his hand, stood up and saluted Cai Yuanqi as he entered the office.

Cai Yuanqi waved for Liu Jianming to sit down and then closed the office door behind him.

"Jianming, last night, all departments on the action team worked overtime for most of the night."

To date, there are still thirty Vietnamese men who have not been captured.

"Does your intelligence department have any news? Do you know where these Vietnamese guys are hiding?"

Liu Jianming knew, of course, that the remaining thirty Vietnamese refugees were all hiding in Cha Guo Ling.

But then he remembered what Qiu Gang'ao had told him the night before, and hesitated for a moment, unsure how to respond.

Cai Yuanqi's expression looked rather unpleasant.

"Still no news?!"

"Sir, please give our intelligence department a little more time."

I guarantee that by noon today at the latest, I will have uncovered all the hiding places of these Vietnamese bastards!

“Jianming, twenty of these thirty Vietnamese guys have served in the military in Vietnam.”

They know how to handle guns, so your intelligence department must be very careful!

"I'm afraid they'll cause trouble outside, and our police force can't afford the responsibility!"

"Understood, sir!"

Liu Jianming's answer remained firm and resolute, but he had already made up his mind that, no matter what, he would follow Qiu Gang'ao's prior instructions and observe the situation first.

If the person with enough influence to make the decision doesn't appear, it won't be too late for him to reveal the information about this group of Vietnamese guys later.

Unexpectedly, after Liu Jianming finished answering, Cai Yuanqi spoke again.

"Kin-ming, the refugee riots in Silvermine Bay have caused quite a stir on Hong Kong Island."

The governor demanded accountability, and the Security Bureau sent people over to investigate.

Deputy Secretary for Security Mr. Lu Minghua has come to the Police Department in person to oversee the situation. He wants to meet with you and learn more about the relevant circumstances.

Liu Jianming was slightly taken aback, and for a moment forgot to answer Cai Yuanqi.

Could it be that the mysterious person Qiu Gang'ao mentioned, who is quite influential, is Lu Minghua?

"Jianming?"

Seeing that Liu Jianming did not respond, Cai Yuanqi urged him again.

Liu Jianming immediately came to his senses and looked at Cai Yuanqi.

"Jianming, I know you've been carrying a heavy burden lately, but don't put too much pressure on yourself."

Lu Minghua was just here to get a feel for the situation and go through the motions.

When he asks you something, just answer accordingly.

Cai Yuanqi assumed that Liu Jianming was under too much pressure and offered some well-intentioned advice.

As Lau Kin-ming nodded, Choi Yuen-kei patted Lau Kin-ming on the shoulder and left Lau Kin-ming's office.

Lu Minghua arrived just in time at 8:59 a.m.

Although the Police Force is a department under the Security Bureau, the Security Bureau generally has a less prominent presence than the Police Force.

However, since it was still the police department's superior, Liu Jianming quickly stood up and saluted when he saw Lu Minghua enter.

Lu Minghua smiled and returned the greeting, then pulled out a chair and sat down in the chair opposite Liu Jianming's desk.

"Sir, why don't you sit here with me?"

"Why are you being so polite, Officer Liu? I've heard people say more than once that you're one of the top performers in the intelligence department."

Back in the day, I also spent some time in the intelligence department, but my achievements weren't as impressive as yours!

Upon hearing this, Liu Jianming couldn't help but smile wryly.

The reason he was able to rise to prominence and become a rising star in the intelligence department in recent years was entirely due to the information Han Chen provided to him.

Lu Minghua's previous position in the intelligence department was merely to enhance his resume; there is no comparison between the two!
Lu Minghua glanced at Liu Jianming a few times, then smiled and spoke.

"Officer Liu, I feel like you have a lot of me back then."

I believe that with a little effort, my future prospects are limitless.

"Sir, how could I compare to you?"

Whether in terms of education or seniority, I could never reach your level in this lifetime.

"You're wrong about that. As the saying goes, times make heroes."

If it weren't for the ICAC's major purge of the Hong Kong Island Police Force back then, I wouldn't have had the opportunity to join the police force and subsequently hold important positions in various departments.

Maybe I would have switched careers and become a lawyer long ago!

Liu Jianming continued with a wry smile: "You just mentioned that times create heroes, but where would you find that opportunity now?"

Why don't you try to take a longer-term view? Maybe in six or seven years, the Hong Kong Island Police Force will be a completely different story.

Lu Minghua paused for a moment, then continued.

"I once also managed operations in the Police Force, but it was only for a short time before I was transferred to the Security Department to manage customs matters."

It has always been a regret of mine that I have never served as Commissioner of Police.

The Hong Kong Island police force is in complete disarray right now. I think the Police Force really needs to address its discipline issues!

After Lu Minghua spoke a few words, Liu Jianming immediately understood the situation!

He didn't know what kind of background Lu Minghua had, but he understood why Qiu Gang'ao had told him to make a decision after nine o'clock in the morning.

Now he roughly understands that if the police force is implicated and Cai Yuanqi is dismissed as a result, a new commissioner will definitely be parachuted in!
Li Mingda, who is in charge of operations, is about to retire, and Liu Jiehui, who is in charge of personnel, is too young.

If nothing unexpected happens, the new top cop of the police force should be Lu Minghua, who is standing right in front of us!

No matter how good his intelligence is, without a powerful backer, Liu Jianming's best career advancement will be that of a police superintendent.

If only I could get on Lu Minghua's good side...

Upon realizing this, Liu Jianming immediately stood up straight with excitement.

"I know what to do, sir. To enforce discipline within the police force, I must start with myself!"

Lu Minghua's smile widened, and then he reached into his pocket, pulled out a business card, and pushed it from the desk in front of Liu Jianming.

"Let's solve the problem of those Vietnamese refugees first. After all, that's the issue that the Governor of Hong Kong is most concerned about right now."

(End of this chapter)