After taking their seats with Au Wing-yan and Guan Zu, Zhou Quan beamed as he raised his glass.
Although it was a wineglass, it held juice.
Their Anti-Triad Unit had no assignments that night, but the next day was still a working day.
Zhou Quan certainly treated his men generously, but his requirements were equally strict.
Unless they were on leave, they were not to touch a drop of alcohol.
Even during their time off, they had to be ready to report whenever called.
Once an operational order came down, everyone had to be fully combat-ready and dependable.
That was precisely why, even at tonight's celebration banquet, everyone had only juice in front of them.
"This first toast is to all of us!"
Zhou Quan stood, his gaze sweeping carefully across the faces of all his men.
"Starting today, I'll officially take command of the Anti-Triad Unit. I hope you'll all keep up your efforts and achieve even more!"
He raised his glass and declared passionately, "To peace and stability in Yau Tsim District. Cheers!"
A man should take on only as much as he could handle.
For Zhou Quan as he was now, maintaining law and order in Yau Ma Tei and Tsim Sha Tsui was his most fundamental duty.
"Cheers!"
The instant Zhou Quan finished speaking, everyone stood and raised their glasses in a united cheer.
Even Au Wing-yan and Guan Zu, who were not members of the Police Force, had excitement shining in their eyes.
Nodding slightly, Zhou Quan set down his glass and pressed both hands downward, signaling for everyone to sit.
"With this second toast, I'd also like to thank you all for your support!"
After refilling his glass with juice, Zhou Quan raised it toward all his men at the tables.
"It's because you