Hong Kong: Black Gold Tycoons

Saigon Pier.

As dawn broke, several dockworkers prepared to begin another day of hard labor.

But to my surprise, I found a pile of corpses on the ground.

Some people fainted on the spot, and others vomited from nausea.

Because most of these corpses were smashed into pieces, either the upper and lower body were separated, or the entire head was missing, there were no intact corpses at all, and the scene was extremely gruesome.

The news was quickly reported to the police station.

However, the situation here was nothing like a gang fight or a revenge killing, let alone the presence of large-caliber, heavy, prohibited firearms.

The police station was completely unable to handle the situation, so they reported it to the East Kowloon Regional Headquarters. The East Kowloon Regional Headquarters quickly sent people to investigate and then reported it to the Royal Hong Kong Police Force.

At that time, the top player was Roy Henry, whose Chinese name was Han Yili.

Upon learning that a military standard weapon like the Browning M2HB heavy machine gun had appeared, he immediately summoned the heads of various units to his office for a meeting.

The atmosphere in the office was serious.

Han Yili glanced at Robert, the Saigon Police Chief, and said, "Robert, please introduce this case to your colleagues."

"Yes, sir!"

Robert stood up, turning on the projector to transmit case information while introducing the case:

"Although the victims died a gruesome death, our preliminary investigation has confirmed that several of the victims were the robbers in yesterday's diamond robbery on Yulin Avenue. The other group consisted of well-known diamond dealers. Although no diamonds were found at the scene, we have preliminarily determined that this was a case of double-crossing."

"The buyer died from small-caliber weapons, but all the robbers died from heavy weapons, so there must have been another group at the scene, and they were all using 12.7×99mm .50 ammunition. Only Browning's M2 and M3 heavy machine guns are compatible with this caliber of ammunition. However, what puzzles us is why a double-cross would involve the use of heavy machine guns."

Robert continued, "Sir, after the incident, we cordoned off the Saigon pier and surrounding areas, evacuated unrelated personnel, preserved traces at the scene, and questioned pier workers and nearby businesses one by one to collect eyewitness testimonies."

"Our initial understanding is that the incident occurred between 11 p.m. and 1 a.m. Some workers vaguely heard bursts of gunfire, but they thought it was fishing boats operating or thunder and did not pay attention to it. We will continue to expand the scope of our inquiries, focusing on investigating suspicious persons and unfamiliar vehicles that have recently appeared at the dock, and do our best to obtain more clues."

He looked at Han Yili, "Sir, my report is complete."

"Please sit down." Han Yili looked at the others. "Gentlemen, it's unbelievable that a weapon as destructive as Browning has appeared in our territory. What are your thoughts?"

"Sir, I believe that the appearance of such a large-caliber, lethal heavy weapon is a blatant challenge to our legal bottom line and a disruption of order on Hong Kong Island. Therefore, I think we need the intervention of the Major Crimes Unit, the Special Duties Unit, the Heavy Arms Investigation Unit, and even the military," the head of the Regional Major Crimes Unit said first.

As soon as he finished speaking, the Flying Tigers commander, who was sitting at the head of the left seat, immediately stood up:

"Sir, the Flying Tigers completely agree with the Major Crimes Unit's assessment. The Browning M2 is a military heavy machine gun, which is not something that ordinary gangsters can handle. The user must have professional firearms operation experience, and may even be a veteran or a mercenary."

He looked around at everyone and continued, "Once we discover the whereabouts of this group, regular uniformed police officers and detectives from the Major Crimes Unit will be completely unable to handle it. The Flying Tigers have been placed on Level 2 alert and are ready to be deployed at any time to be responsible for on-site assault, arrest of suspects, and the search and retrieval of heavy weapons to ensure that similar cases do not occur again."

Han Yili nodded slightly, then turned his gaze to Bai Delie, the head of the heavy weapons investigation team, who was sitting on the other side.

Patrick pushed up his glasses and slowly began to speak:

"Sir, the Heavy Arms Investigation Team has urgently intervened to trace the source. These firearms and ammunition are strictly controlled military supplies in the local area, and it is almost impossible for them to circulate among civilians. Our preliminary judgment is that this batch of weapons was either smuggled into the country through Saigon Port or illegally transferred from overseas, and is most likely related to an international arms smuggling group."

"We will immediately investigate the ship traffic records at Saigon Pier over the past month, compare them with arms smuggling leads, and at the same time work with customs to block all possible smuggling channels, and make sure to find out the source and destination of the weapons."

"And the marine police as well." Han Yili's gaze swept over the head of the Eastern Division of the Marine Police Headquarters.

The marine police chief immediately responded: "Sir, the Eastern Division of the Marine Police has completely sealed off the waters around Sai Kung Sea and Ngau Wei Sea, deployed patrol boats for round-the-clock patrols, and begun to investigate all fishing ports and speedboat mooring points in the surrounding area to verify information on suspicious vessels. At the same time, we are coordinating with the land police station to form a joint land and sea defense to prevent suspects from transferring weapons or fleeing from the sea."

In response to the replies from the heads of various units, Han Yili nodded and said, "Gentlemen, this case is not a simple gangland feud. Someone is openly provoking the Royal Hong Kong Police and challenging the rule of the British Hong Kong government. I hereby declare..."

The heads of all units immediately stood up, and Han Yili announced: "The Major Crimes Unit will take the lead in investigating any clues, the Major Arms Investigation Unit will trace the source of the weapons, the Marine Police will be responsible for the land and water blockade, and once a situation is discovered, the Flying Tigers will be responsible for the assault and arrest. If necessary, I will request the military to intervene. All your units must work together, break down barriers, and share clues."

"Yes, sir!"

Everyone saluted at the same time and responded in unison.

Meeting adjourned.

Less than ten minutes after the meeting ended, Robert, the head of the Major Crimes Unit, knocked on his office door again.

"Sir, I just found a clue; perhaps we can start from here."

"What?"

"The robbery happened to be filmed by a female reporter from the RTV program 'City Truth'. After conducting an investigation, we discovered that she not only knew that the robbers were planning a robbery, but also knew the name of the gang leader."

"Did you ask this reporter to assist with the investigation?"

"We did hire her, but she denied saying those things and claimed that she just happened to be passing by when she took the photos. However, we have reason to believe that she knows something. Moreover, her column just became popular, and she actually resigned to start some kind of magazine. Given that she knows so much information, there must be something going on."

"So what do you plan to do?"

"Because this female reporter's identity is somewhat special, we can't investigate her using ordinary methods," Robert said. "So I applied to send undercover officers trained at Scotland Yard to conduct the investigation, especially those who don't have a public record within the Hong Kong police force."

"Good, your suggestion is excellent. Let's follow this lead." Han Yili nodded and said, "Go to the archives department to retrieve the information. The undercover agent will be directly responsible to you. You must strictly keep his identity a secret. No one except you can know about the undercover agent's existence."

"Yes, sir!" Robert immediately stood at attention and saluted.

……

Robert selected his candidate just one hour later.

The candidate was a young woman in her early twenties.

Without any preamble, Robert got straight to the point: "You just graduated from Scotland Yard, received professional training, and excelled in every subject. You should at least be a junior inspector, but this case is special, so we need you to handle it."

As he spoke, he took out several more documents. "Your information is in there. You're a bright young graduate from the London School of Economics and Political Science. You've returned to Hong Kong to look for a new job, understand?"

The woman quickly read through the new resume and nodded, saying, "Yes, Sir!"

Robert added, "I know you've learned a lot at Scotland Yard, and you're very good at both marksmanship and hand-to-hand combat, but from now on, you must forget all of that. Don't show it unless absolutely necessary, and make sure it doesn't attract anyone's attention."

"Yes, sir!" The woman nodded and then asked, "Sir, what task do you require me to perform?"

Robert explained the case in detail, saying, "We now suspect that there is a group in Hong Kong with heavy weapons, but we have no intelligence at the moment. In order to avoid causing panic among the public, we have no choice but to keep it a secret. So your mission is to find this terrorist group hiding in Hong Kong."

Then he took out another photo. "The only clue in this case is her. You need to pay attention to anyone who comes into contact with her. It would be best if you could get access to her usual communications. As long as she knows something, you can always find some clues. Remember, never reveal your identity, and don't alert her."

The woman stared at the smiling face in the photo, stunned. "My sister? She's just an ordinary reporter, how could she be involved in such a big case?"

"I find it hard to believe too." Robert then shared the results of his investigation: "Her colleague, 'Idiot Lee,' personally confirmed to the police that she filmed the robbers committing the crime and even knew their names, so it's hard to say that she has nothing to do with this case."

"Could it be because she's a journalist, so she knows more than the average person?"

"Although I've thought about it that way, too many coincidences are no longer coincidences, because she's currently investing in a magazine with someone, and her partner is a newcomer to Hong Kong who's only been here a few days ago," Robert said. "This is definitely the right time for you to contact her."

"Yes, sir!" the woman said, bowing.

At the same time, he cursed inwardly: "Damn you, you bastard!"

……

Around noon.

As Lok Wai-ching left the television station, heading to her dinner, she suddenly heard someone call out, "Ah-ching, Ah-ching..."

When she saw the woman calling her, she immediately ran over with a smile, "Ya Zi, why didn't you tell me you were coming back?"

Ya flicked her forehead: "Call me 'sister'."

"It's only a few minutes older than me, isn't it?" Lok Wai-ching said, dissatisfied.

Ya Zi frowned and said, "A few minutes is still a big deal. Have you eaten yet? I'll treat you to dinner."

"Someone invited me to dinner," said Lok Hye-jung.

Yako looked her up and down. "Boyfriend?"

"Of course not, he's just a heartless capitalist," Yue Huizhen quickly denied, then asked curiously, "Weren't you studying in England? Why are you back?"

"I've graduated, so I'm planning to come back and find something to do," Ya Zi said. "I heard from Mom and Dad that you're quitting your job? Your show just became a huge hit, why are you quitting?"

Le Huizhen sighed and said, "There's no way around it. I promised to partner with someone to start a magazine, and I even invested in it. I can't go back on my word."

"I see," Yako said. "I was just looking for something to do, how about I help you start a magazine?"

Lok Wai-ching didn't rush to agree. "My opinion doesn't count. Let's ask the boss first."

"Who is your boss?" Yako asked.

No sooner had he finished speaking than a car pulled up.

As soon as Yue Huizhen saw the car, she pointed to Chen Fei, who was driving, and said, "That's my boss. Let's get in the car."

Once in the car, Yue Huizhen introduced Ya Zi to Chen Fei, mentioning that Ya Zi had just returned from England and that she wanted to take her out to dinner.

Looking at their similar faces, Chen Fei silently repeated the name Ya Zi to himself several times.

what.

Isn't this the policewoman who wreaked havoc on the Fugui Maru?

They actually came here looking for a job.

After thinking for a moment, I opened the [Hong Kong Daily Situation Map].

Select the Saigon area.

Marine police have cordoned off the Sai Kung and Ngau Wei waters to investigate the heavy machine gun case.

Then we moved on to the next place.

There are striptease performances on Portland Street.

The Serious Crimes Unit is investigating the Sai Kung heavy machine gun case and has deployed an undercover agent.

【…】

It turned out to be the case.

Chen Fei had a general idea, but he didn't take it to heart.

When used properly, an undercover agent can be even more effective than an ordinary person.

This is a real gem sent by the police.

She won't resign until there's evidence or new instructions.

We must use it to the extreme.

Squeeze her dry.

She glanced at Ya Zi and Yue Huizhen in the back row, thinking that if they changed their clothes, she might not be able to recognize who was who.

But the next moment, she wondered why she needed to recognize who it was.

They're all just cattle and horses anyway.

Just give them grass.

As for salary?

The police have already sent her one, why should I send her one too?

So he nodded and said, "So it's your sister. Let's have dinner together then."

Ya Zi secretly sized him up. He was tall, young, and handsome, not like someone who had been out there, much less someone who had just arrived in Hong Kong.

She regained her composure and they took a car to eat together.

During the dinner, Lok Wai-ching mentioned that Ya-tzu was looking for a job, and said that she was a top student who graduated from the London School of Economics and Political Science, and asked if she could temporarily help her set up a magazine.

"Set up a magazine? That's a huge waste of talent." Chen Fei denied it directly. "I'll give you five million Hong Kong dollars as start-up capital. You help me set up a comprehensive conglomerate called Black Gold Group. It should have several major sectors, including real estate, entertainment, investment banking, and trading. Let's connect the entertainment sector with the magazine."

Upon hearing this, Ya Zi was stunned. Without asking any questions, she simply handed over five million Hong Kong dollars.

This is absolutely outrageous.

Am I here to infiltrate or to do business?

Aren't you afraid of running away yourself?