Since no one was drinking, everyone chatted and laughed as they tucked into the food, bringing the celebratory dinner to a quick end.
After taking Au Wing-yan and Guan Zu home, Zhou Quan drove straight to his uncle Wong Bing Yiu's home.
Earlier that day, his uncle had specifically told him to come home that evening.
Commissioner Wong held the lofty position of West Kowloon's commanding officer, but his residence was hardly luxurious.
It was not a hillside mansion or villa, merely an ordinary private apartment on Argyle Street.
A five-bedroom apartment of over two thousand square feet certainly qualified as a luxury home in Hong Kong, but it was rather beneath Commissioner Wong's status.
It was simply that Commissioner Wong had lived here ever since taking up his post in West Kowloon District.
He had not only grown deeply attached to the place, but it also made his commute convenient, so he had never moved.
It was just after nine that evening, and Commissioner Wong, the model family man, was watching television with his wife and daughter.
"Oh, you're home, big brother!"
The moment Zhou Quan entered, Huang Xiyue immediately rose from the sofa and came over to him with light steps.
The little girl, now over ten, was growing ever more graceful.
These days, Zhou Quan could no longer really lift the little beauty high into the air.
"Yueyue, did you miss your big brother?"
Zhou Quan rubbed the little beauty's head, thoroughly tousling her hair, and smiled until his eyes narrowed.
"You're so annoying!"
Huang Xiyue pushed his hand away with some distaste, but she ultimately hugged his arm and gave him a sweet smile.
"Yes! I missed you so, so much!"
The little beauty even stressed her words for emphasis.
Watching the two children interact by