Zhou Quan could not be entirely certain what the man beside him, his future boss, was thinking.
Although he was well versed in psychology, it was not actual mind reading, after all.
Without enough information to assist him, how could Zhou Quan possibly guess Mr. Dong's true thoughts outright?
Of course, Zhou Quan was perceptive himself.
Since Mr. Dong was testing him now, he surely had some intention of entrusting him with greater responsibilities.
Otherwise, the friendship between his maternal grandfather and Mr. Dong alone would not have been enough to draw this powerful man's attention to a junior like him.
Zhou Quan might now have been a figure of some standing within the Police Force, but he was still a long way below Hong Kong Island's future leader.
In terms of rank, even the Police Force's current Number One fell far short before Mr. Dong, who was about to receive his formal appointment from the Motherland.
As thoughts raced through his mind, Zhou Quan showed no outward sign of anything unusual, nor were his emotions affected.
His superior had asked a question. He simply had to answer honestly according to his own thinking, without agonizing over it.
"Sir, the Police Force is part of the Disciplined Services. It places the greatest emphasis on orders and obedience."
Sitting ramrod straight, Zhou Quan declared without hesitation, "Under the leadership of the special administrative region government, the Police Force should uphold Hong Kong Island's legal system and the rule of law."
At this point, Zhou Quan paused briefly, his expression growing even more solemn.
Then he continued in a grave voice, "As the guardians of public order on Hong Kong Island, the Police Force must do everything in its power to safeguard the stability and interests of the Motherland and Hong Kong