Infernal Affairs?

Even a Young and Dangerous member was so polite; as a Superintendent of the Hong Kong Royal Police, he naturally couldn't appear too aggressive. Anyone seeing them might mistake Wang Xuan for Brother Dafei and himself for a gangster.

These thoughts flashed through Inspector Huang's mind. Although he didn't smile, he extended his hand to shake Wang Xuan's. "I am Inspector Huang Chi-shing of the Hong Kong Royal Police."

Indeed, Wang Xuan had just thought that Anthony Wong's appearance resembled Wong Chi-shing from Infernal Affairs. Now it was confirmed. But if Inspector Huang was here, where were Chan Wing-yan and Lau Kin-ming?

"Please, Inspector Huang, have a seat. We can talk slowly. What would you like to drink? Wine? Coffee?"

"Wine."

Wang Xuan took a bottle of fine red wine from the wine cabinet, opened it, and placed an aerator and two high-stemmed glasses on the coffee table before sitting opposite Inspector Huang.

"Inspector Huang, have you had any success this time?" Wang Xuan asked casually as he poured the wine for both of them.

"You've hidden things quite well. If we had any success, we'd be chatting in the police station right now!" Huang Chi-shing didn't feel he had much to discuss with Wang Xuan. In his opinion, Wang Xuan's status was too low; it would be more appropriate to be speaking with Camel from East Star.

"Inspector Huang seems a bit impatient. I don't actually mind the police searching my premises, or you could even station people here long-term." Wang Xuan raised his glass to Inspector Huang and took a sip. "My business operates completely cleanly. Even if customers want to use drugs, they have to buy them elsewhere. I've given strict orders: no one under me is allowed to touch drugs!"

Huang Chi-shing didn't believe a word of this. East Star's biggest source of income had always been the drug trade. He didn't believe a single punctuation mark Wang Xuan said.

Wang Xuan looked at the expressionless Huang Chi-shing and sighed softly. "It seems Inspector Huang doesn't believe me. It's fine, you can inspect anytime, but..." Wang Xuan suddenly emphasized, "you cannot disrupt our normal business operations. We are taxpayers in Hong Kong too; every penny the police spend has our contribution."

Huang Chi-shing pondered for a moment and nodded slightly. Once or twice might be acceptable, but if this continued without any results, Wang Xuan could sue the O Group for obstructing business operations.

"I know why you're here today, but you can't entirely blame me for this." Wang Xuan gently swirled his wine glass, watching the red wine spin, looking somewhat helpless.

"Hmph, what you've done is a bit too arrogant!" Huang Chi-shing finally couldn't help but speak. He had been scolded quite a bit over this matter.

As long as you speak, Wang Xuan's lips curved into a slight smile. "Your position dictates your perspective. Our positions are different, so our thoughts naturally differ. But it doesn't matter, we can agree to disagree!"

Huang Chi-shing had never heard the phrase "your position dictates your perspective" before. After thinking about it carefully, he found it quite fitting and couldn't help but look at Wang Xuan with more respect. It's not scary if a gangster knows martial arts, but it's scary if a gangster is educated.

"I don't see any possibility of agreeing to disagree with members of a triad!" Huang Chi-shing took a sip of his wine, his interest piqued. He wanted to see what Wang Xuan was really up to. This small talk was just a prelude; he didn't believe this was a simple meeting.

"Why can't we agree to disagree? People always have desires in life. Inspector Huang, what do you desire?" Wang Xuan looked up, meeting Huang Chi-shing's eyes, and smiled. "Promotion or solving cases?"

Huang Chi-shing was taken aback. Did they have that much of a connection? He was asking quite a lot! But... "Promotion and solving cases are essentially the same; what's the difference?"

"They're different. Promotion and solving cases have different focuses."

"Heh, you, a Young and Dangerous member, are trying to teach me, a police officer, how to do my job!" Huang Chi-shing chuckled sarcastically.

"Your greatest enemy is not your friend, but the person who understands you best!"

Looking at Wang Xuan's confident smile, Huang Chi-shing pursed his lips. That was indeed true. "Then tell me, what's the difference?"

"Focus. People have limited energy. If you focus on promotion, you'll consolidate your power and tackle the easiest cases first. If you focus on solving cases, you'll inevitably spend a lot of energy and time on key cases, leaving you with no ability or energy to deal with others. These key cases are often the most difficult to crack, and years of effort might yield nothing. In the end, you'll see people promoted past you while you remain stuck in the same position. So, Inspector Huang, where is your focus?"

Huang Chi-shing pondered for a moment and suddenly smiled. "Perhaps I'm too ambitious. I want both. What do you suggest?"

"Excellent. Only children make choices; adults want them all!" Wang Xuan praised him verbally, but inwardly cursed his greed.

"It's fine to want both. I think we still have room for cooperation!" Wang Xuan said jokingly.

"Are you trying to bribe me?!"

"How could I!" Wang Xuan smiled and waved his hands. "That's too low-level. I'm thinking of cooperative exchange. I'll provide some intelligence that your police force urgently needs in exchange for something you have. Of course, we'll analyze the specific situation at the time. If we can reach an agreement, we'll proceed; if not, we won't. Inspector Huang, what do you think?"

Huang Chi-shing put down his wine glass and rubbed his chin, deep in thought. In theory, this wouldn't be detrimental to the police.

"Alright, I agree!"

"Then I wish us a pleasant cooperation."

Wang Xuan raised his glass and clinked it with Huang Chi-shing's. They both finished their drinks.

As he was seeing Huang Chi-shing out, Wang Xuan suddenly said with a smile, "To show my sincerity, I guarantee that all drug-related businesses in my territory from now on will not be interfered with. Inspector Huang can arrest whoever he wants; I'll pretend not to know. Furthermore, from now on, unless outsiders actively cause trouble, I guarantee Portland Street will be the safest place in Hong Kong. If any cases occur on Portland Street, you can come to me, and I'll ensure a 100% clearance rate."

Huang Chi-shing gave Wang Xuan a deep look. For a moment, he couldn't figure out Wang Xuan's true intentions. All he could do was wait and see the results.

"Heh, let's hope so!"

As he turned to leave, he suddenly remembered something and spun back, glaring at Wang Xuan. "I don't care what kind of 'uniform temptation' you're up to, but take off that female police uniform immediately. If I catch you doing it again, I'll raid you every day!"

"Doesn't Inspector Huang find it very tempting? Alright, alright, don't be angry. I promise, no problem."

Coming down from upstairs, the dozens of police officers who had been searching found nothing. They only arrested two drug users. As for drugs, not a single gram was found, though it was unclear if there were none or if they had all been hidden.

"Disperse."

With the order given, a large group of police officers quickly left with the arrested individuals.

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