Li Zhan appeared to be asleep on the sofa, but he immediately opened his eyes the moment Li Jieying entered the villa.
"Send ginseng chicken soup to Ah Jun's men."
Li Jieying said with a smile.
"Ah Jun's men? You really should take a look at them. It's not easy for these people to have survived."
Li Zhan spoke slowly.
"Dad, what are you saying?"
Li Jieying asked with some curiosity.
"Yingying, I want to send you to study in América..."
“I’m not going. I want to stay with Ah Jun on Hong Kong Island.”
Li Zhan was interrupted by Li Jieying before he could finish speaking.
“Yingying, Ah Jun is facing a formidable enemy, you…”
"Dad, I don't care. I've made up my mind about Ah Jun. Even if I die, I'll die by his side. And I believe in Ah Jun. No one can beat Ah Jun."
Looking at Li Jieying's determined face, Li Zhan could only sigh helplessly, lamenting in his heart that daughters grow up and leave home.
The next day, Star Ferry Pier.
A small cruise ship slowly docked at the shore.
Several men dressed in black suits, wearing black round hats and masks quickly boarded the cruise ship.
After boarding the ship, the men took off their round hats and masks.
It was the Chief Secretary for Administration of the Hong Kong government, Chief Executive Sir John S. Smith, and the Governor’s Office Secretary, David Dimon.
Governor Eugene of Hong Kong ultimately gave Shi Kang some face, allowing Damon to represent him and accompany Shi Kang to meet and negotiate with Li Jun.
In this way, even if Li Jun forced him to sign a humiliating treaty, Damon could still share some of the pressure on Shi Kang as the Governor's official.
Of course, Shi Kang and Damon's trip to Baishi Island this time was kept absolutely secret. Even if they reached a 'reconciliation' with Li Jun, the signed agreement would be kept secret forever.
This is a matter of face for the Hong Kong British government. They accepted being slapped in the face, but you, Li Jun, cannot slap our Hong Kong British government in the face in front of everyone.
"Damon, I remember you weren't born in the United States, were you?"
Shi Kang and Damon sat in the cabin of the cruise ship. Shi Kang looked at Damon and asked.
“I was born in Singapore and returned to the United Kingdom when I was 11 years old.”
Damon replied.
How many years have you been living on Hong Kong Island?
Shi Kang continued to ask.
"Three years later, after graduating from Oxford University, I joined the Colonial Office. At that time, the Governor of Hong Kong was short of an officer and selected me."
A hint of doubt flashed in Damon's eyes; he was curious as to why Shi Kang had asked him this question.
"You became the Governor's officer right after graduation, Damon. You have a very high starting point. After you go back this time, are you interested in working for the Hong Kong British government?"
Shi Kang asked with a smile.
“Mr. Chief Executive, only the Governor can decide whether or not to replace the civil servant. I cannot make that decision myself.”
Damon's eyes showed even greater doubt.
“Dimmon, you’re very young, so it’s normal that you don’t understand some things. Let me be frank with you: after I reach an agreement with Li Jun, you will definitely be the one to sign the agreement with Li Jun on behalf of the Governor. After that, do you think you can still continue to serve as the Officer of the Governor’s Residence?”
Shi Kang said slowly.
“Provincial Governor, I…”
Damon never expected that he would end up bearing the consequences.
He suddenly remembered how superior he had looked at the Chinese protesters the night before. Little did he know that in just one night, he, who had been so high and mighty, would become a scapegoat.
At that moment, Damon suddenly remembered the meaningful look the Governor had given him the night before when he asked Damon to pick up Shek Kang and Mak Yan-ho.
'Governor, so you were already planning to make me…'
At that moment, Damon suddenly realized the truth, but there was nothing he could do. Faced with the Governor of Hong Kong, the most powerful man on Hong Kong Island, he could only obey. He couldn't even resign because of the special nature of the civil servant position. Damon had signed a confidentiality agreement, and unless the Governor was replaced, he had no choice but to continue.
"Damon, don't rush to give me an answer. Think it over carefully and figure out your future path. I'll be waiting for your call anytime."
Shi Kang smiled slightly and spoke slowly.
This can be seen as a tacit understanding between him and Governor Eugene of Hong Kong: if you're going to make someone take the blame, you have to shut them up, whether by coercion or bribery.
"Okay...okay, thank you, Governor."
Damon whispered his thanks to Shi Kang.
For the next while, the cabin was silent. Damon was in low spirits, and Shi Kang did not speak. The atmosphere was very oppressive.
More than an hour later.
"Provincial Governor, we have arrived."
Shi Kang's bodyguard walked to the cabin door and said to Shi Kang.
"Let's go, Damon."
Shi Kang nodded slightly, called out to Damon, and then stepped out of the cabin. A small island, more accurately described as a construction site, came into view.
"Li Jun!"
Looking at the 'construction site', Shi Kang murmured to himself.
He had never met Li Jun before, nor had he ever heard of the name. He was very curious about who this person was who could put the British Hong Kong government and the Governor of Hong Kong in such a difficult position.
However, Shi Kang never expected that he would be given a hard time as soon as he disembarked.
Li Jun, who was usually surrounded by crowds wherever he went, neither announced that he would not come, nor did he even send anyone to guide him.
Shi Kang managed to find Li Jun's house by relying on his fairly fluent Chinese.
When he met Li Jun, Li Jun was lying in a chair, enjoying Guo Kailin's shaving service.
"Mr. Li?"
Shi Kang called out tentatively.
"Ok?"
Li Jun was about to turn his head to look when Guo Kailin, who was focused on shaving him, immediately straightened him up, saying, "Don't move!"
Seeing this, Shi Kang suppressed his anger and stood at the door for a full five minutes until Guo Kailin finally finished shaving Li Jun's beard.
"you are?"
Li Jun looked at the foreigner standing at the door and asked a question he already knew the answer to.
“Mr. Li, I am Shek Kang, the Chief Secretary of the Hong Kong British Government.”
Shi Kang originally wanted to politely say that he was happy to see him, but he couldn't say the words because he was very unhappy.
"So it's the Provincial Governor! Why didn't you let me know you were coming? I could have come to pick you up myself!"
Li Jun's smile grew even brighter, which only fueled Shi Kang's anger.
Shi Kang knew that the kid was doing it on purpose. After their meeting last night, Mai Renhao called Li Jun's men. The kid was obviously putting on an act.
If it were any other time, which Chinese person in Hong Kong would dare to act so arrogantly towards him? Shi Kang would definitely teach him what it means to be a Chief Executive, even if that Chinese person is the head of one of Hong Kong's four major families.
But now, Shi Kang could only suppress his anger and even forced a smile: "Mr. Li, time is of the essence, let's get straight to the point?"
Shi Kang just wanted to finish talking with Li Jun as soon as possible and leave. Clearly, although they had only spent less than 5 minutes together, Li Jun had left an indelible impression on him.
“Mr. Governor, I am listening.”
Li Jun smiled.
"A lot has happened in Hong Kong Island in the past few days, causing panic among the people and hindering the stability and prosperity of Hong Kong Island. As the Chief Secretary for Administration of the Hong Kong British Government, I urgently hope that Hong Kong Island will return to the right track. After all, people have to look forward. Mr. Li, what do you think?"
Shi Kang stared at Li Jun and spoke slowly.
“The Governor is absolutely right.”
Li Jun smiled and nodded in agreement.
“Mr. Li, let’s not talk about what happened before. The Hong Kong government will freeze the permanent deportation order issued against you by the District High Court indefinitely. You can return to Hong Kong Island at any time.”
Shi Kang kept staring at Li Jun as he spoke, but Li Jun's expression was calm, and nothing could be discerned from his face. So, Shi Kang continued, "...In addition, the Hong Kong British government will not pursue any further matters concerning what happened on Hong Kong Island before."
After saying this, Shi Kang paused slightly before continuing, "Mr. Li, these two conditions are enough to demonstrate the sincerity of our Hong Kong British government, aren't they? Of course, you can also bring up any other ideas you have. As long as it's good for Hong Kong, we can discuss it."
In Shi Kang's view, Eugene's two conditions last night were indeed full of sincerity. You, Li Jun, have caused a huge uproar in Hong Kong, but our Hong Kong British government will not pursue your responsibility and will even send a Chief Minister to appease you. Isn't that full of sincerity?
Unfortunately, this was just wishful thinking on Shi Kang's part.
"Your Excellency, is that all? That's it?"
After hearing Shi Kang's words, Li Jun was completely dumbfounded.
“Mr. Li, as I said, you can tell me any other ideas you have. As long as it’s for the good of Hong Kong, we can talk about anything.”
Seeing Li Jun's appearance, Shi Kang was furious, but he still managed to suppress his anger and spoke calmly.
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