After looking Zhou Quan up and down with a gentle gaze, the satisfaction deep in Old Mr. Qian's eyes grew even more apparent. He also understood the current traditions of the Hong Kong Island Police Force.
Although, in his heart, the foreigners' military salute was ultimately less pleasing to the eye than the Chinese military salute.
But further matters of detail would have to be resolved step by step.
The fact that this young man before him could now declare his loyalty to the Motherland already pleased him greatly.
Nodding slightly, Old Mr. Qian did not linger any longer and headed straight toward the Hongqi Ceremonial Car sent by the Xinhua News Agency.
Zhou Quan stepped forward briskly and opened the door for Old Mr. Qian, then watched the three elderly men get into the car and leave.
This time, Zhou Quan did not get another chance to ride in that state car.
After the chairmen and vice-chairmen of the Reunification Preparatory Committee from the Motherland departed, it was the turn of the local vice-chairmen from Hong Kong Island.
Leading them were, naturally, the newly elected Mr. Dong and Mr. Huo, a highly influential figure in Hong Kong Island's political and business circles.
Mr. Huo was the elder, after all, so even though Mr. Dong was about to become Hong Kong Island's first Chief Executive after Hong Kong Island's Return,
Mr. Dong still stayed slightly half a step behind Mr. Huo to show his respect.
"Officer Zhou, come over for a visit when you have time!"
His face filled with a kindly smile, Mr. Huo narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at Zhou Quan with warm enthusiasm.
He and Zhou Quan could not be called particularly close, but they were certainly not strangers either.
They had struck up a friendship