As Hong Kong Island's return drew ever closer, Zhou Quan instead grew increasingly relaxed.
At this critical juncture, all the tens of thousands of Police Officers in the Police Force worked together.
They carried out one crackdown after another to address public security on Hong Kong Island.
Even the most brazen criminals dared not stir up trouble during this period.
Even though the Foreigners were deeply unwilling to see Hong Kong Island return peacefully and smoothly to the Motherland's embrace, they too temporarily lay low and reined in their schemes.
After all, Hong Kong Island was now the focus of the entire world's attention.
Even if the Foreigners wanted to disrupt Hong Kong Island's stability, they could only resort to underhanded moves before and after its return.
If they caused anything during these few months immediately before Hong Kong Island's return, they would likewise disgrace themselves before the eyes of the entire world.
Most importantly, although the Motherland's garrison had yet to enter Hong Kong Island itself,
an elite force comprising all branches of the military had already been stationed in Pengcheng, on the Mainland to Hong Kong Island's north.
The Motherland's naval fleet was also taking turns maintaining combat-readiness patrols in the waters near Hong Kong Island around the clock.
With the Hong Kong Island Police Force cracking down internally and the Motherland standing ready for action, they worked together to ensure Hong Kong Island's sovereignty returned smoothly to the Motherland's embrace.
Under these grave circumstances, Hong Kong Island entered its most stable period since its opening as a port.
Time flew by, and three months passed in the blink of an eye.
On the morning of February 20, 1997, a piece of devastating news reached Zhou Quan.
Sir Kwan, who had always been composed and deeply guarded, visibly