After ten years undercover, I'm giving up.

As soon as the press conference ended, Cai Yuanqi and Philippe turned around and left without lingering for a moment.

They really didn't want to see Ma Zhichao's smug look anymore.

The problem is, no reporters cared that they left.

All media attention remained firmly focused on Ma Zhichao.

Although the official press conference has ended, these supplementary interviews, which are not bound by official press releases, are the juiciest scoops that journalists crave.

Ma Zhichao also needed this exposure opportunity, so he didn't rush to leave. Instead, he stayed and continued to give interviews.

Soon, reporters swarmed around them.

"Congratulations on your promotion to Chief Superintendent, Officer Ma!"

"This must be one of the youngest chief superintendents on Hong Kong Island in recent decades, right?"

To be precise, he should be the youngest Chinese Chief Superintendent in Hong Kong Island's history!

In the crowd.

Fang Siwei and Le Huizhen looked at Ma Zhichao, who was surrounded by everyone like a star, and felt that his charm was off the charts at this moment.

Last night, Ma Zhichao was busy with follow-up work at the police station, so they didn't have a chance to do an exclusive.

So I absolutely cannot let this interview opportunity slip by.

After offering their polite congratulations, the reporters quickly got down to business.

"Officer Ma, may I ask...?"

"Officer Ma, about last night's operation..."

When faced with these private interviews, Ma Zhichao appeared very composed, speaking fluently and with a very appropriate demeanor.

As he was talking, he suddenly pulled Tian Yangsheng, who was standing next to him, over.

"Dear friends from the media, I would like to take this opportunity to announce something very important."

"Starting today, my friend Tian Yangsheng and I will officially establish a property management company."

"The company's name is Umbrella Property Management."

"This company will provide professional property management services specifically for shops and shopping malls that are harassed and oppressed by gangs and criminal groups."

"Our goal is simple: to protect the personal safety and property of our businesses."

Lok Hye-jung: "..."

Fang Siwei: "..."

Reporter on the scene: "..."

No, brother!

Aren't we interviewing you about your heroic killing of Wu Shaoxiong last night?

Why did you suddenly start calling GG on the spot?

Ma Zhichao, seemingly oblivious to everyone's expressions, continued to push Tian Yangsheng closer to the camera.

"This is my friend, Tian Yangsheng."

"Don't be fooled by his cold and aloof appearance, or how he seems not to talk much."

"Actually, he has a cold exterior but a warm heart. He is very kind and happy to help others."

Tian Yangsheng: "..."

Kind?

Is someone who enjoys helping others?

His usually cold expression almost gave way.

Ma Zhichao continued in a serious tone, "As I've said before, because I've been caught in the rain, I want to hold an umbrella for others."

"The original intention of establishing the Umbrella Property Management Company was to stand up for businesses when they are threatened or ordinary citizens need help, and to protect them from the storm."

"The Hong Kong Island Police Force has long been recognized as one of the world's best police forces."

"But we must also acknowledge that darkness still exists in some corners of Hong Kong Island."

"Many ordinary citizens are still being harmed by gangs and criminal organizations."

"Sometimes they don't receive timely protection and have to bear the fear and grievances on their own."

"Justice delayed is justice denied."

"Therefore, I founded Umbrella Property in the hope of protecting those who are weak, helpless, and unable to resist."

No sooner had he finished speaking than a reporter astutely grasped the key point.

"Officer Ma, do your words just now mean you believe the Hong Kong Island police haven't done a good enough job protecting citizens?"

The other reporters' eyes lit up instantly upon hearing this.

coming!

Big news!

A police hero admits the police aren't good enough?

If this were written out, it would absolutely blow up sales!

With a serious expression and a calm tone, Ma Zhichao said, "What I really want to express is that the Hong Kong Island Police Force is excellent as a whole, but no organization can be 100% perfect."

"There are still areas where we can continue to improve, where we can do things more meticulously, faster, and more closely to the needs of the citizens."

"The existence of Umbrella Property is not intended to replace the police."

"On the contrary, I hope it will become a powerful supplement to the police's system of protecting citizens."

"Only through cooperation between the police and the community can we build a safer and more harmonious society."

wow——

The scene instantly erupted!

The reporters were absolutely thrilled.

Hey!

Ma Zhichao really admitted it!

He personally said that there are still areas where the Hong Kong Island Police Force is not perfect!

This is explosive material!

The entire interview area erupted in excitement.

Ma Zhichao smiled inwardly as he looked at the reporters who were so excited they were practically taking off.

That's right.

He did it on purpose.

Only by creating such a sensational topic could the newly established Umbrella Property spread throughout Hong Kong Island overnight.

As for what the police think?

Will the top leader get angry?

Who cares?

……

As soon as Ma Zhichao's words were relayed back to the police department, Cai Yuanqi received the news immediately.

After hearing the report, he was so angry that he almost spat out a mouthful of blood on the spot.

In the office, Cai Yuanqi's anger exploded.

What exactly is Ma Zhichao trying to do?

"How dare he say in public that the police didn't do a good job?"

Does he even respect police discipline?

"Fuck!"

Standing to the side, Zhuo Jingquan immediately chimed in, "Director, this Ma Zhichao is really getting more and more outrageous."

"He wore the police uniform and enjoyed the honor and status that the police gave him, but then he turned around and publicly denigrated the image of the police force."

"This behavior has a very negative impact."

Cai Yuanqi's face turned ashen, and he said coldly, "Find an opportunity."

"You must get Ma Zhichao out of his position."

Zhuo Jingquan immediately straightened up: "Yes, sir!"

at the same time.

At almost the same time, Charles heard his subordinate's report from the CEO's office.

He was equally furious.

In a fit of anger, he grabbed the cup on the table and threw it away.

boom!

Porcelain shards were scattered all over the ground.

"Ma! Zhi! Chao!"

Anger towards Ma Zhichao +1 +1 +1 +1...

Charles grew increasingly furious and couldn't help but yell, "Edmund is a good-for-nothing too!"

"After staying in West Kowloon for so long, you can't even control Ma Zhichao!"

As he was cursing, he suddenly seemed to remember something and turned to ask his secretary.

"Did Edmund, the supervisor in West Kowloon, submit a transfer application? Want to go to East Kowloon?"

The secretary nodded: "Yes, Director. The application was submitted more than a week ago."

Charles frowned slightly.

"Edmund was doing well in West Kowloon, why does he suddenly want to be transferred?"

"Although East Kowloon has a large jurisdiction, it is clearly not as profitable or located as West Kowloon."

Considering that Ma Zhichao had threatened Cai Yuanqi on multiple occasions, and even dared to threaten him, the top leader, Charles immediately had a guess.

"Could it be that Edmund also has some kind of leverage that Ma Zhichao has over him?"

This possibility is extremely high.

Otherwise, why would Edmund leave West Kowloon on his own initiative?

Charles pondered for a moment, then quickly instructed his secretary, "Summon William, the Director of the East Kowloon Headquarters."

"Haven't he always wanted to be transferred to a more central position?"

"In that case, I'll give him that chance."

"Send him to West Kowloon."

The secretary immediately replied, "Yes, sir!"

An hour later.

William, the Director of the East Kowloon Department and Assistant Commissioner of Police, rushed to the Police Force.

He stayed in the top leader's office for a full half hour.

Charles knew that Ma Zhichao was lawless, so he repeatedly reminded William.

Be very careful.

Be careful not to give Ma Zhichao any leverage over you.

Half an hour later, William left the top leader's office looking radiant.

He walked briskly, his face beaming with confidence.

Not long after, the head of the Criminal Intelligence Division was summoned to Charles's office again.

Charles sat behind his desk, his eyes dark and brooding.

"Doesn't Ma Zhichao really enjoy recording?"

"Then let him experience what it's like to be recorded."

Charles's murderous intent grew stronger.

……

……

Noon.

TVB and ATV's midday news simultaneously reported on the reward details announced at the police press conference.

The citizens of Hong Kong Island were immediately stunned.

"He really got promoted to Chief Superintendent?"

"This is outrageous! That's incredibly fast!"

"There's nothing we can do. It's because Inspector Ma personally dealt with Wu Shaoxiong, the most wanted criminal."

"With police heroes like Inspector Ma around, the security situation in West Kowloon will definitely get better and better in the future."

The vast majority of citizens expressed their support for this promotion.

After all, in their eyes, Ma Zhichao's contributions during this period were truly remarkable.

Hanchen Group.

The arms depot case.

Wu Shaoxiong bombing case.

Each of these cases, if taken out, would be a major case that would shake the entire city of Hong Kong.

But for many police officers, the news was not so friendly.

Chief Superintendent!

Many people spend their entire lives trying to reach this level, but they never even get close.

But how old is Ma Zhichao?

How long has it been since you returned to the police force?

In the blink of an eye, they've already taken over the heads of countless people.

At that moment, countless police officers were consumed by jealousy.