In a rare departure from his routine, Commissioner Wong had not attended a Hong Kong Government meeting that day, but was working at Tai Kwun instead.
Holding an insulated cup, he leaned back leisurely in his office chair.
His eyes were slightly narrowed, and he seemed to be dozing, but he was actually pondering a few matters deep down.
As the Police Force Number One, Wong Bing Yiu had almost completely delegated his authority by now.
But he still disdained the idea of coasting through his days on the job while waiting for his honourable retirement.
"Zhou Quan, come in. As it happens, I have a few things to discuss with you!"
Commissioner Wong opened his eyes at the knock. When he saw that the person standing at the door was his Elder Nephew, he immediately smiled and beckoned him in.
"Help yourself to tea!"
Zhou Quan dispensed with the formalities and headed straight for the water dispenser.
Naturally, he was no stranger to the furnishings and facilities in this office.
But Sir Kwan, who usually drank tea, merely poured himself a cup of warm water this time.
He had come to report to his superior, not to chat with an elder in his family.
Had Commissioner Wong not already said that he happened to have something to discuss with him as well, he would not even have poured himself this cup of water.
Instead, he would have gone straight to the point.
After all, official business came first!
"What are your orders, sir? As your subordinate, I'm all ears and entirely at your command!"
Holding his cup, Zhou Quan sat on the visitor sofa opposite the desk and teased him with a smile.
During working hours, official titles were the proper form of address. "Uncle by Marriage" clearly would