As the third-in-command of Tai Kwun's personnel department, Lok Ming-wah unquestionably held considerable power, even though the foreign faction in the Police Force had constantly targeted him.
His daily official duties were far more demanding than those of ordinary police officers.
After all, matters such as performance management, career development, transfers, promotions, and pay raises for the entire Police Force all had to pass through his hands.
Today, he had personally come to Tsim Sha Tsui Police Station to see Zhou Quan take up his new post.
Aside from the honor represented by that Red Chicken Rope, his main reason was the high regard in which he held Zhou Quan.
Even so, Lok Ming-wah clearly would not stay in Tsim Sha Tsui for very long.
After fastening the Red Chicken Rope to Zhou Quan's chest on Number One's behalf, he exchanged a few pleasantries with Guan Zhibang and the other senior officers, then left Tsim Sha Tsui Police Station.
Lok Ming-wah took little part in either the promotion ceremony that followed or the celebration banquet that evening.
He left all the glory and festivities to the people of Tsim Sha Tsui Police Station.
He came in a hurry and left in a hurry.
Lok Ming-wah's departure did not dampen the lively atmosphere at Tsim Sha Tsui Police Station.
With his imposing presence gone, everyone at the station actually felt a little more relaxed and at ease around one another.
After all, this personnel department heavyweight held virtually every career below the Police Force's commissioned-rank leadership in his hands.
He could even offer input on the promotion and transfer of senior superintendents.
Precisely for that reason, even Guan Zhibang, the head of Yau Tsim District, had to show him due respect, let alone lower-ranking police officers.
After Lok Ming-wah left, Guan