Sir Wong, Are You Out of Your Mind?

Zhou Quan's earlier answer had greatly satisfied Wong Chi Shing.

He had not only noticed the detailed changes in the folder, but had even noticed the pen.

That was precisely why Wong Chi Shing had deliberately made Zhou Quan's assessment more difficult.

"Sorry, sir!"

Under the expectant gazes of Wong Chi Shing and his principal, Zhou Quan answered without hesitation or restraint. "I've never met you before, sir, so I don't know what kind of person you are.

"But from appearances, you seem rather unconventional. The material of those two stockings is quite nice."

The word "unconventional" clearly carried a somewhat derogatory implication when applied to a middle-ranking officer in a disciplined force.

But Zhou Quan said it without changing expression. After all, Wong Chi Shing had deliberately worn those two stockings in different colors.

As for whether this would offend a Senior Inspector from the West Kowloon Anti-Triad Unit-

Since Zhou Quan had dared to do it on purpose, he naturally had the confidence to back it up.

It was nothing more than a joke, after all. Zhou Quan's background was more than enough to protect him.

After this, Wong Chi Shing probably wouldn't act so familiar with him anymore, which would be perfect. Zhou Quan could keep his distance from this walking disaster.

However, Wong Chi Shing's reaction was far beyond Zhou Quan's expectations.

Not only did Wong Chi Shing remain composed in the face of Zhou Quan's words, he merely gave Principal Ye a reproachful look before smiling broadly and turning his gaze back to Zhou Quan.

"Very good!"

Wong Chi Shing clapped his hands hard, and his gaze grew even more fervent.

Although Zhou Quan had been conspicuously assertive, he could even be called somewhat unruly.

In Wong Chi Shing's eyes, this was not the slightest mark against him. On the contrary, it made Wong Chi Shing admire him even more.

After all, Wong Chi Shing had come to the Police Academy to select undercover officers-elite personnel who would infiltrate criminal organizations.

If Zhou Quan had acted meek and docile, Wong Chi Shing would have been worried.

How could a docile sheep survive among a pack of vicious wolves?

Only by acting more arrogant and ruthless than those thug scum could an officer truly survive in a criminal organization.

"15827, what do you think of undercover officers?"

After praising him, Wong Chi Shing straightened his expression and asked again, his tone serious.

"There is no such thing as peaceful times; someone is simply bearing the burden for everyone else."

After a brief silence, Zhou Quan spoke solemnly, with a hint of emotion. "If ordinary police officers bear the burden before the public,

"then undercover officers bear it before ordinary police officers. Everything is for the public's peace and security!"

Hearing these words, Principal Ye and Wong Chi Shing both grew solemn.

Principal Ye, especially, had remained silent ever since introducing Wong Chi Shing, waiting to see him make a fool of himself. Now he nodded in deep agreement.

He looked at Zhou Quan as if he were gazing at his prized pupil.

But Wong Chi Shing was the one assessing Zhou Quan, after all, so Principal Ye didn't say much.

Unlike Principal Ye, Wong Chi Shing was much more direct.

"15827, just from those words, I believe you'll be an outstanding police officer."

He nodded firmly, giving Zhou Quan a very high appraisal.

"Thank you, sir!"

Following Police Force protocol, Zhou Quan immediately raised his hand and saluted Wong Chi Shing.

Wong Chi Shing also stood up solemnly and returned the salute.

"15827, you have a profound understanding of undercover officers."

After sitting back down, Wong Chi Shing finally revealed the true purpose behind all his elaborate questioning.

"If you were to leave the Police Academy right now and go undercover among the triads or other criminal organizations, would you be confident you could do the job?"

After asking, Wong Chi Shing fixed Zhou Quan with a piercing gaze, waiting for his answer.

At the same time, Principal Ye, who had been listening in, sat up straight as well, wanting to see how Zhou Quan would answer Wong Chi Shing.

"Sir, I have the confidence to face all evil, but I will not become an undercover officer."

Without the slightest hesitation, Zhou Quan answered Wong Chi Shing firmly.

"Why?"

Wong Chi Shing's brows furrowed tightly. He stood up and slowly walked over to Zhou Quan.

Looking Zhou Quan in the eye, he challenged him in a low voice. "Were your thoughts just now nothing but empty words? Were you just making a fuss over nothing?"

"No, sir!"

Zhou Quan's gaze didn't waver in the slightest. His expression calm, he met Wong Chi Shing's eyes.

"Sir Wong, before assessing me, didn't you look at my detailed records?"

Zhou Quan's calm words made Wong Chi Shing's brows draw together even more.

Just as Wong Chi Shing was about to ask him what he meant, Zhou Quan had already spoken again.

"I graduated from Oxford University with a Master of Laws and a Bachelor of Psychology.

"Six months ago, I passed the Police Force's Probationary Inspector recruitment exam with a score close to perfect and began my training at the Police Academy.

"To this day, I've earned excellent marks in every subject.

"To be frank, the Shirley Shield for this class is as good as mine.

"And to be frank, after I graduate, I'll be only two pips behind you, Sir Wong.

"Why would I give up a bright future, leave the academy, and go undercover under you, Sir Wong?"

At this point, Zhou Quan paused briefly and looked deeply at Wong Chi Shing.

Then he continued in a low voice. "What's more, the elders in my family would never allow me to become an undercover police officer."

This string of remarks left Wong Chi Shing looking somewhat stunned.

Zhou Quan's meaning was very simple. In short, it boiled down to one sentence.

Sir Wong, are you out of your mind?

You want me to give up my bright future and go undercover for you?

By now, Wong Chi Shing had clearly understood Zhou Quan's unspoken meaning.

Zhou Quan's achievements at the Police Academy were merely the least significant of all the assets he had.

His background was the truly frightening part.

After all, Hong Kong Island was still several years away from returning to the mainland. For now, it remained under the jurisdiction of the Foreigners.

And Oxford University was one of the most prestigious institutions in the eyes of the Foreigners.

The fact that Zhou Quan had studied there and graduated made it easy to imagine how powerful the background behind him was.

When Wong Chi Shing came back to his senses, he couldn't help giving Principal Ye a deeply aggrieved look.

It was as if he were accusing his former superior: how could he throw his former subordinate into the fire like this?

With a family background that powerful, Zhou Quan was simply not someone Wong Chi Shing could afford to offend.