Compared with Zhou Quan's calm, which could even be called good spirits,
the expressions of the other guests at the celebratory reception changed in an instant.
The vast majority of those present were members of the Police Force.
There was naturally no question of their sensitivity to gunfire.
Some officers with extensive frontline experience had even identified the source of the shots: an HK-G36K Assault Rifle being fired.
Developed less than ten years ago, this assault rifle could be fitted with all kinds of multipurpose tactical accessories and was unquestionably cutting-edge equipment in the world today.
The designation HK G36 referred to the family of firearms developed by HK, with K being the special designation for the short variant.
This kind of assault rifle was mostly used by special forces.
Ordinary criminals generally did not carry one.
For one thing, they were difficult to obtain; for another, they were very expensive.
By global standards, the Hong Kong Island Police Force's weapons budget was undoubtedly extremely generous.
Yet even equipment this advanced was issued to only a handful of departments-in fact, just two.
The Mobile Unit's Special Duties Unit and the National Security Department.
Zhou Quan had always believed in firepower above all else. The best defense was a good offense.
During normal security duties, security procedures naturally took priority.
However, tonight's operational plan could involve fighting crime.
So, apart from the Paparazzi conducting surveillance on the streets, everyone in G4 and the Intelligence Group had been equipped with cutting-edge weapons packing ample firepower.
Clearly, either the Flying Tigers were operating outside the Club, or Sir Kwan's trusted elite officers were carrying out a mission.
Their knowledgeable colleagues had, in fact, determined from the gunfire that the situation outside was no crisis.
Not everyone at the reception, however, had extensive frontline