At Hong Kong Island International Airport, in front of a specially arranged aircraft assigned to fly directly to Bangkok.
Dressed in the standard combat uniform of the National Security Department's Operations Security Department, He Wenzhan stood at ease at the foot of the boarding stairs, his hands clasped behind his back.
The Hong Kong Island Police Force had chartered this aircraft specifically to transport personnel taking part in Cross-Border Anti-Drug Operations.
Beside Luo Danian stood Chan Wing Yan, dressed almost identically to him.
The only differences were the folder tucked under Chan Wing Yan's arm and his stance at attention.
Before the two Senior Superintendents stood three neatly formed ranks of Operations Security Department elites in the same standard combat uniforms, along with three casually dressed men who looked somewhat ill at ease.
"Inspector Chan, let's begin!"
Looking at everyone before him, He Wenzhan nodded at Chan Wing Yan without a trace of a smile.
Chan Wing Yan dispensed with further pleasantries. After all, he and He Wenzhan held the same police rank.
However, when T Squad assembled on a temporary basis, He Wenzhan undoubtedly held greater command authority.
Of course, actual command of T Group had always rested with Zhou Quan, with Chow Sing Sing serving as Deputy Commander.
Those two senior figures in the Police Force core management were currently seated in the aircraft's forward cabin.
The responsibility of assembling the Operations Personnel therefore fell to He Wenzhan and Chan Wing Yan.
"Squads, report your status!"
Chan Wing Yan took the folder from under his arm and opened it, his sharp gaze sweeping over all the assembled Operations Personnel.
"All T Squad personnel present!"
Lau Bo-keung, one of the three pillars among Sir Kwan's trusted core and a Senior Superintendent like He Wenzhan and Chan Wing Yan, answered