The Glass Office in the Anti-Triad Unit's work area had been specially set aside for the commanders of the A and B Groups.
At that moment, Zhou Quan was sitting inside the Glass Office of the A Group commander.
Chan Kwok-chung looked over, and his eyes met Zhou Quan's.
The next moment, Chan Kwok-chung couldn't help raising a hand to pat his forehead.
Only then did he remember that today was Monday, the day the new A Group commander was due to take up his post.
It was just that Anti-Triad Unit officers like them rarely took weekends off.
And with so much happening today, he had completely forgotten about it.
"Inspector Chan, what happened? What's with all the commotion?"
Meeting Chan Kwok-chung's gaze, Zhou Quan stood up and walked out of the Glass Office.
"Sergeant Zhou, I didn't realize you'd been transferred here."
Chan Kwok-chung hurried over to him. He forced a smile onto his disheveled, ashen face.
"I'm really sorry. So much chaos broke out today that I couldn't come greet you beforehand."
As he spoke, deep hatred flashed in Chan Kwok-chung's eyes.
"Sergeant Zhou, you've probably heard of Wong Po of Nathan Road, right?"
He continued in a hoarse voice, "Today was supposed to be his trial. Our B Group was escorting the witnesses to court.
"But before we even reached Central, we were involved in a serious car accident. The married couple who were witnesses died on the spot.
"In the end, the prosecution didn't have enough evidence against Wong Po, so he was released in court!"
Chan Kwok-chung took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the anger inside him.
"He killed them to silence them, and tonight he's planning a huge celebration at his Den of Thieves on Nathan Road.
"I, Chan Kwok-chung, am useless. I can't bring him to justice right now, but I absolutely won't let him get away with it.
"I'll spend the rest of my life doing nothing but keeping an eye on that fat bastard."
His rapid outpouring of words released much of the emotion pent up inside Chan Kwok-chung, and his expression eased a little.
However, an unshakable resolve had risen in the depths of his eyes. Clearly, he meant to see everything he had just said through.
"I originally planned to take all the brothers and raid Wong Po's place, but I forgot you were taking up your post today, Sergeant Zhou."
Chan Kwok-chung forced out an apologetic smile and explained his actions to Zhou Quan.
"Sorry, I was presumptuous."
Now that Zhou Quan had taken up his post, Chan Kwok-chung had naturally lost the authority to continue commanding the Anti-Triad A Team Officers.
"No problem!"
Zhou Quan shook his head and said coldly, "I'll take some men with you."
Before Chan Kwok-chung could react, Zhou Quan turned directly to the men under his command.
He spoke in a low voice. "Everyone, get your guns. Move out!"
Zhou Quan hadn't personally experienced what Chan Kwok-chung had gone through, so he couldn't share Chan Kwok-chung's feelings.
But with the Gou Hok Jai in his district acting so brazenly, of course he wasn't going to stand by and watch.
The support he could offer Chan Kwok-chung was to go with him and pay a visit to Wong Po of Nathan Road.
"Yes, sir!"
With Zhou Quan's order, the A Group officers no longer hesitated in the slightest.
Everyone immediately began getting their gear in order. Those without guns ran straight to the Gun Room.
"Sergeant Zhou, thank you!"
Seeing this, Chan Kwok-chung was instantly heartened. He hurried forward to thank him.
"We're on the same side. If I don't back you up, Inspector Chan, should I be siding with the Gou Hok Jai instead?"
Zhou Quan buttoned his suit jacket and spoke in an unhurried voice.
As soon as the words left his mouth, he strode out of the Anti-Triad Unit's work area, leading the way.
Within minutes, all the Anti-Triad Unit officers had assembled.
Around twenty armed plainclothes officers, four or five to a car, left Tsim Sha Tsui Police Station and drove straight toward Nathan Road.
As a notorious Gou Hok Jai in Yau Tsim District, Wong Po controlled all of Nathan Road.
His men controlled the places of all sizes throughout the area.
But the only place that could be called Wong Po's stronghold was Golden Splendor Liquor City, in the middle of Nathan Road.
His legitimate business was that of a Liquor Dealer.
Zhou Quan's Off-road Vehicle led the way, followed by five other cars. Without the slightest hesitation, they pulled up right in front of Golden Splendor Liquor City's main entrance.
Such a huge show of force immediately alerted Wong Po's men inside the liquor city.
Zhou Quan had just opened his car door when more than a dozen oddly dressed Gou Hok Jai came pouring out of the liquor city, bottles in hand.
At the same time, more than a hundred people streamed in from both sides of the street.
There was no denying that, judging by the scale alone, Wong Po's power was indeed formidable.
Unfortunately for them, Zhou Quan didn't take any of this seriously.
He got out, shut the door, and did it all in one smooth, dashing motion.
Calm and composed, he pulled out his Appointment Certificate and unhurriedly clipped it to the pocket square on his chest.
He strode forward with long, steady steps, heading straight toward the dozen or so Gou Hok Jai emerging from the liquor city.
"Anti-Triad Unit inspection. Clear the way at once!"
After giving the Gou Hok Jai opposite him a casual glance, Zhou Quan spoke in an uncompromising tone.
"Inspect my ass!"
The yellow-haired Gou Hok Jai at the head of the group squinted at Zhou Quan and pointed the bottle in his hand at Zhou Quan's nose as he cursed.
"Let me tell you, my boss is in a good mood today. Don't come looking for trouble!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he threw the bottle in his hand without the slightest restraint. With a crash, it smashed against the windshield of Zhou Quan's Off-road Vehicle.
Zhou Quan's gaze sharpened at once.
He wasn't worried about his new car getting damaged. The gift his aunt had carefully prepared for him was bulletproof.
It would take more than a mere bottle; even if someone threw an axe at it, the windshield would remain completely unscathed.
However, the yellow-haired man's words and actions had clearly displeased Zhou Quan.
Zhou Quan had never been one to hold back when dealing with Gou Hok Jai.
He lunged forward and grabbed the yellow hair on the Gou Hok Jai's head.
With a sudden twist of his wrist, Zhou Quan forced the yellow-haired triad to the ground, where he fell face-first and bled profusely.
"Threatening Police Officers! Damaging valuable property!"
Stepping on the yellow-haired triad's back, Zhou Quan said indifferently, "Those charges alone mean you'll be coming with me today!"
This sudden turn of events left both sides momentarily stunned.
The Anti-Triad Unit officers hadn't expected Wong Po's men to be so brazen and arrogant.
They were even more shocked that their new Assistant Superintendent had acted so decisively, forcefully, and ruthlessly.
As for the Gou Hok Jai, they were first stunned, then filled with anger.
Right in front of all of them, and at the entrance to their own stronghold, how dare this cop?
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