At ten sharp that morning, the delegation from the Independent Commission Against Corruption arrived punctually at a conference room in the National Security Department.
Their delegation boasted an impressive lineup, headed by Commissioner Fan Luo Peifang.
Deputy Commissioner and Director of Operations Yu Hung-shing and Chief Investigator Luk Chi-lim accompanied her.
Also present was Mr. Wai Yiu-ting, Chief Advisor to the Hong Kong Government's Central Policy Unit.
The Central Policy Unit was an advisory group within the Hong Kong Government that provided advice specifically to the Chief Executive, the Chief Secretary for Administration, and the Financial Secretary.
Although Chief Advisor Wai Yiu-ting held no government office himself, he could clearly represent the Hong Kong Government decision-making level in some capacity.
The Independent Commission Against Corruption had brought an impressive delegation, with a government representative present as well.
Naturally, Zhou Quan could not be the National Security Department's sole representative.
There were Deputy Commissioner Chow Sing Sing, Operations Security Department head Luo Danian, and Political Investigation Department head Kwan Man Chin.
The four core members of the National Security Department's management wore crisp white shirts, with all their honors displayed on their chests, formally dressed to welcome the Independent Commission Against Corruption's working group.
Kwan Man Chin, whose primary duties leaned toward administration, led the delegation into the conference room.
"Mrs. Fan, welcome, everyone."
Zhou Quan rose to greet them with Chow Sing Sing and the others, taking the initiative to extend his right hand.
"Commissioner Zhou, I'm very sorry to interrupt your work."
Commissioner Fan shook Sir Kwan's hand cordially and said with a hint of apology, "The Z Fund really does have far-reaching implications. We at the Independent Commission Against Corruption have no choice but to pay attention."
Despite knowing that the National Security Department had already taken action,