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However, while Miao Zhishun was still hesitating and thinking,
Suddenly,
The door to his anti-gang leader's office was suddenly pushed open, interrupting his thoughts.
Miao Zhishun immediately showed his displeasure.
He raised his head and began to scold.
"Can't you knock?"
"Don't you have hands?"
However, as soon as he looked up, he saw several men with unfriendly expressions walk into the office.
They were all unfamiliar faces; Miao Zhishun didn't recognize them.
However, just as he looked displeased, the faces of the people he had insulted also darkened. The leader of the group flashed his identification and said...
"Hello, Inspector Miao, I am Lu Zhilian, Chief Investigator of the Independent Commission Against Corruption!"
Upon hearing the other party introduce himself, Miao Zhishun immediately realized something and then showed a look of horror and disbelief!
Miao Zhishun was immediately dumbfounded!
Completely dumbfounded, with an expression of utter disbelief!
It was the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC)!
At this point, we have to explain the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC).
Before the 70s, corruption was rampant in Hong Kong society. Even the fire department required bribes to fight fires; otherwise, firefighters would remain stationary and watch the flames engulf everything.
The level of corruption and bribery in the port at that time was simply outrageous.
According to a famous testimony from a police superintendent who was later convicted in the ICAC's anti-corruption storm: "Corruption has become a way of life in the Hong Kong police force, as natural as going to bed at night and getting up and brushing your teeth during the day."
In 73, the Kowloon Chief Superintendent of Police, suspected of embezzling HK$420 million, successfully escaped from Hong Kong during an investigation, sparking widespread outrage and public resentment in Hong Kong. The citizens, having reached their limit of tolerance for corruption, took to the streets in a massive demonstration.
Subsequently, the then-Governor of Hong Kong considered the situation serious, and on February 15, 1974, the Legislative Council of Hong Kong passed the "Hong Kong Independent Commission Against Corruption Ordinance," announcing the establishment of an "independent anti-corruption organization unrelated to any government department, including the Police Force," namely the Hong Kong Independent Commission Against Corruption.
The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) of Hong Kong, formerly known as the "Governor's Special Commissioner's Office," is an independent anti-corruption agency separate from all other government agencies. ICAC staff are not part of the government civil service structure, and its head, the Commissioner of the ICAC, reports directly to and is solely responsible to the highest-ranking government official.
Subsequently, in a series of related public opinion polls, public confidence in the ICAC consistently remained around 90%, while support for the ICAC's work exceeded 99%.
Those who are invited for tea by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) are almost always the ones with problems!
Miao Zhishun was dumbfounded because he never expected that he would be invited for tea by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC)!
Unable to contain himself, he asked with difficulty,
"why?"
The tea served by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) is said to be the worst tea in Hong Kong, extremely unpalatable!
Miao Zhishun's reluctance to go was certainly not due to this reason.
Rather, he didn't want to admit that he was suspected by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) of being a corrupt police officer!
This was a huge blow to him!
Seeing Miao Zhishun's stunned expression, Lu Zhilian smiled faintly and said slowly,
“We received a tip and, after investigating, discovered that recently, whenever Huo Wenyao expands his territory, you, Miao Sir, are always present,”
"In addition, we also received anonymous tips from within the police force,"
"So we have no choice but to ask you to come with us!"
Miao Zhishun: ""
People are stupid!
Just then, taking advantage of Miao Zhishun's dazed state, Lu Zhilian took the phone from Miao Zhishun's hand with great interest.
"Hello, who is it?"
On the other end of the phone, Huo Wenyao had already heard about Lu Zhilian's background and was practically bursting with laughter.
But to my surprise, Lu Zhilian actually took the phone.
Immediately, Huo Wenyao pretended not to hear anything, inwardly laughing his head off, while asking in an annoyed tone,
"I am Huo Wenyao, who the hell are you to dare interrupt my business conversation with Inspector Miao?"
Lu Zhilian, nicknamed "113", was speechless!
Lu Zhilian: ""
His expression immediately turned cold.
If he had previously only suspected Huo Wenyao and Miao Zhishun of collusion, he is now basically certain.
At this point, Nima was still on the phone with Huo Wenyao?!
Moreover, what did Huo Wenyao say?
Discuss business?!
"It seems that Miao Zhishun really does have a problem!" Lu Zhilian thought coldly.
Meanwhile, Miao Zhishun, who was not far from Lu Zhilian, naturally heard what Huo Wenyao said.
I was so angry I felt like my lungs were about to explode!
He cursed Huo Wenyao in his heart.
"You bastard! You deserve to die! You deserve to die—ah!"
I just felt a sudden darkness engulf me, like I was about to faint from anger.
Without a doubt, Huo Wenyao's actions just now were clearly kicking someone when they were down, taking advantage of their misfortune, adding insult to injury, pulling down someone's ladder, and providing charcoal in their fire.
This is pure murder for money!
Lu Zhilian replied with a dark face.
"Chief Investigator of the Independent Commission Against Corruption, Luk Chi-lim!"
Upon hearing the other party introduce himself again, Huo Wenyao finally showed a surprised and astonished expression. His arrogance immediately subsided, and he immediately said,
"Oh! It's Chief Officer Luk from the Independent Commission Against Corruption!"
"But isn't it impolite of you to snatch someone's phone?"
Huo Wenyao was clearly provoking Lu Zhilian on purpose. His goal was simple: to make Lu Zhilian transfer his hatred to Miao Zhishun and get him thoroughly investigated by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC).
Lu Zhilian replied calmly.
"Excuse me, Mr. Huo,"
“Our police have received a tip and now suspect Inspector Miao Zhishun of corruption, so we need to invite him to the ICAC for tea. We can't continue our conversation with you for now.”
“If you have any business dealings, it’s best to wait until he comes out of the ICAC before continuing the discussion,”
"Of course, if he can get out safely!"
Lu Zhilian's words were quite meaningful, clearly implying that Miao Zhishun was very likely not going to make it out.
And that is indeed the case.
The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has a very high reputation in Hong Kong. They don't take action easily, but when they do decide to investigate someone, even the foreign commissioner of police can't stop them.
Because the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) is a supervisory body directly under the Governor, it wields considerable power.
Somewhat similar to the Imperial Guards of ancient times.
It is well known that while some people do leave the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) unscathed, they are very few.
That's why Lu Zhilian had the confidence to say those words!
Huo Wenyao deliberately revealed a tone of dissatisfaction.
"What can the ICAC do?"
"The ICAC is so arrogant, huh?!"
"Why didn't anyone from the ICAC step in when I was framed and bullied by Wong Chi-shing and Yeung Kam-wing?"
"I'm just working with Inspector Miao to create a better social environment in Tsim Sha Tsui, and you come to investigate him? You're not doing what you should be doing, and you're meddling in things you shouldn't be doing!"
Lu Zhilian: ""
Speechless!
Although he was somewhat annoyed by Fok Man-yiu's complaints about the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), he couldn't deny that what Fok Man-yiu said was indeed true.
Both Huang Zhicheng and Yang Jinrong have serious problems!
However, the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) did nothing, which can be considered a dereliction of duty on their part!
The reason why the senior police officers at the time wanted to quickly suppress the matter was because they were worried that the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) would get involved and make things even more ugly!
Therefore, even Lu Zhilian was at a loss for words when faced with Huo Wenyao's undisguised complaints.
He immediately handed the phone back to Miao Zhishun.