Young Little Guan Zu, still immature, had only just turned seventeen by traditional reckoning after the New Year.
He was in Form Five and would be taking his secondary school certificate examinations in the second half of the year.
Given his circumstances, applying to the Police Academy in Wong Chuk Hang would not be difficult. In fact, the Hong Kong Island Police Force would welcome him.
What was more, he intended to ask his mother, Ms. Lui, to intervene.
The Police Academy's vetting of cadets would pose no problem whatsoever for Guan Zu.
But when Zhou Quan heard that Guan Zu intended to drop out tomorrow and apply to the Police Academy, he flicked him straight on the forehead.
"Idiot! If you enter the Police Academy now, even if you graduate with the Silver Cock, you'll only be a lowly constable."
Zhou Quan gave Little Guan Zu an unceremonious glare and said, frustrated at his lack of sense, "Your main task now is to focus on finishing your education.
"Even graduating from Form Seven will let you apply through the Police Force's open recruitment for probationary inspectors.
"While you finish your studies, I'll draw up a detailed training plan for you.
"And every weekend, as long as I don't have a case on my hands, you can come to me to practice shooting."
At that point, Zhou Quan paused briefly.
"I was the Shirley Shield recipient in my Police Academy intake."
With a measure of expectation, he continued, "As my founding disciple, you should at least bring me back an Honorary Baton!"
Since Guan Zu had seized the opportunity he had offered, Zhou Quan would certainly put his heart and soul into training the boy.
Zhou Quan placed very high hopes in Guan Zu.
The boy came from an exceptional