The Chief Detective Inspector is dead. I'm now the top police officer in Hong Kong!

Chapter 134 I Am the Big Picture (33)

Tian Haishan put down his mobile phone, his face expressionless. The one-eyed Hui beside him asked, "Uncle Shan, what does Young Master Sheng mean?"

"Blood debts must be repaid in blood. I have to get rid of Four-Eyed Dragon," Tian Haishan said in a deep voice, his expression grave.

A dozen or so veteran instructors were his leverage against corrupt police officers.

If we wipe out the four-eyed bastard in one go, we'll have to rely on the goodwill of the corrupt police to support ourselves in our old age.

One-Eyed Hui's pupils shrank sharply, and he exclaimed in surprise, "Four-Eyed Dragon is the head of the new gang! Young Master Sheng is furious! Uncle Shan, are you in or not?"

"Dry!"

“We have to give Young Master Sheng an explanation. Otherwise, if I don’t step up when it matters, Young Master Sheng won’t trust us anymore. We’ll have to do it no matter how unwilling we are.” Tian Haishan sighed, his rationality prevailing over his emotions: “Tell the brothers to pack up their gear. I’ll go and scout things out.”

One-Eyed Hui stood at attention and saluted: "Yes, sir!"

One advantage of graduating from police academy is that they are absolutely obedient to orders.

Even corrupt cops know that they can't be concerned with temporary gains or losses; when it's time to fight, they must be willing to go all out.

Tian Haishan took out his key and opened the wardrobe in his office, where a row of bulletproof vests was prominently displayed. Before he left the company, he had obtained more than ten bulletproof vests from the police station's warehouse through shady channels.

On the black market, long guns and short dogs are common, and Black Star AKs are readily available, but bulletproof vests are strictly controlled. These corrupt police officers enjoy the trust of many bosses and are almost undefeated in their operations. Besides being highly trained, their superior equipment and weapons give them the ability to easily subdue ruthless thugs and take down powerful criminals.

"Damn it, that Xiang guy is truly inhuman. This time, I'll personally lead the team!" Tian Haishan took off his bulletproof vest, a fierce glint in his eyes.

He's been feeding off corrupt police officers his whole life, so he has to work for them.

provisions and pay

There's no such thing as a free lunch.

After putting down his mobile phone, Lin Tiansheng picked up the landline and asked, "Where are you?"

"This is Mark." The voice of Mark, the West Kowloon Police Commissioner, came directly from the other end of the phone. Lin Tiansheng's heart skipped a beat; sensing something was wrong, he stamped his foot and said, "Good morning, sir!"

"What happened at the Nathan Road shooting? It's causing quite a stir!" Mark, as the superior, didn't show any concern for his subordinate's attack. Instead, he put pressure on him: "If the police force's good image is affected, you will be held responsible."

Lin Tiansheng's eyes were unfriendly, and he sneered: "Reporting, sir, nine armed men attacked me in the street. I am investigating the case."

Mark sat upright in the villa's hall, dressed in a suit and tie, holding a glass of red wine in his hand. On the long table in front of him was a case of large gold bulls.

Lin Jiang, dressed in a long robe, waited with his hands clasped, listening intently to observe Lin Jiang's expression.

Mark glanced at the banknotes and said, "Since we've been attacked, let's take a two-week break. We'll leave the case to Henry."

"Sir, I can manage." Before Lin Tiansheng could finish speaking, Director Mark's reprimanding voice rang out: "I told you to take leave, understand?"

"I understand that your job is not easy. The department will give you a reply when you come back from your leave."

Seeing Mark's resolute attitude, Lin Jiang breathed a sigh of relief, bowed, and said, "Thank you, sir. Mr. Xiang will remember this favor. Once the matter is settled, we will present you with a generous gift."

Mark gave him a warning look and said with displeasure, "This is the only time. Don't let it happen again. Shooting an O-Division inspector, how could you do such a thing!"

"The police will not terminate the investigation until they give us a satisfactory answer." Lin Jiang said sincerely, "Please rest assured, sir, we will negotiate with you and handle this matter properly."

Mark crossed his legs, nodded slightly, and waved, saying, "Go ahead."

Just as triads must protect their reputation, the police force's name cannot be challenged. If a single attack fails and the matter escalates, no matter the cost, the police will have to hand over someone of sufficient standing.

Lin Jiang couldn't expect Mark to suppress the matter single-handedly, because the corrupt police would have other members working for him. At most, he could temporarily relieve Lin Tiansheng of his duties under the pretext of recuperating, to avoid escalating the conflict and leave room for reconciliation.

With blood on his face, Ho Ka-wai hurriedly came out and reported, "Inspector Lam, the criminal has confessed that he is a member of the Sun Kee and was instructed by 'Sweet Potato' of the White Paper Fan to collect settlement fees from the triad to do his job."

"Who's in charge?"

“Huang Ximing, the man is already dead,” He Jiawei said.

Lin Tiansheng said, "Bring the sweet potatoes back!"

"Yes, sir!" Ho Ka-wai picked up the phone, worried that Sweet Potato might run away, and notified the intelligence department to cooperate. Just as he was about to take three men out on business, Henry, wearing a shirt, rushed to the police station, stopped Ho Ka-wai, and said to Lin Tiansheng, who was still giving orders, "Lin sir, you are on leave, I will be in charge of the case."

By this time, news of the attack on the Organized Crime and Triad Bureau (OCTB) inspector had already spread throughout West Kowloon. Shi Zhanpeng, Chen Anquan, Deng Gengyun, Zhang Jinrong, Chen Sheng, and Hou Canxing, having not received word of their return to the unit, all arrived at the police station one after another. They happened to witness Henry confronting the boss. Zhang Jinrong, unable to contain himself, stepped forward and said, "Why is Inspector Lin suspended from his duties!"

Henry turned and stared at Zhang Jinrong and the others, saying coldly, "It's not suspension, it's leave. Lin Sir is injured and not suitable to handle cases anymore."

"I will assign a team to specifically protect Inspector Lin's safety."

Lin Tiansheng understood that the connections within the New Journal's upper echelons had been mobilized; it was precisely because they had the power to back them up that they dared to break the rules. However, the order for leave was reasonable and could not be refused.

To avoid Zhang Jinrong, Chen Anquan, and the others being suppressed during their leave, he suppressed his anger and said in a deep voice, "I have no problem taking leave. You guys stay in the police force and investigate the case with Henry Sir."

The seven inspectors from the Operations Division, including senior inspectors, snapped to attention, saluted, and shouted in unison, "Yes, sir!"

Henry stared at the silent understanding between the Chinese police officers, his expression growing increasingly somber in his blue eyes.

"I'll leave it to you. I'm going back now." Since Lin Tiansheng was on leave, he took the gun off his waist, placed it on the table, and got up to leave.

Zhang Jinrong patted Yunzai's arm and followed, while the rest stayed in the office area to assist Henry with the case. Everyone knew what to do.

Not long after, Hong Baolian called, asking with concern, "Asheng, are you alright?"

"He's lucky, nothing bad will happen to him." Lin Tiansheng said coldly from the back seat of the car. Hong Baolian said in a clear voice, "Since he's alright, let's take this opportunity to negotiate with Xinji. We're sure to make a fortune."

Lin Tiansheng frowned, displeased, and asked, "What do you mean?"

Hong Baolian said, "I don't think it's advisable to break ties with Xinji yet. The Xiang family is large and powerful. If we really fight to the death, it will only benefit outsiders."

Lin Tiansheng couldn't deny that what she said made sense, and said calmly, "The Xiang family is looking for you?"

“No, it’s just that Inspector Qiao and Inspector Huang don’t dare to call you. They’re bad guys, so I, a woman, have to play the bad guy.” Hung Po-lin said casually, “You’re the one in charge, so you have to prioritize the big picture.”

"You're right, but I'm the boss, I'm in charge! You think you can teach me how to do things?!" Lin Tiansheng roared, slamming his cell phone into the car and stomping on it, cursing, "If you keep bastarding, I'll take you down with me!"

(End of this chapter)