If the details of that Underworld Conference had already been exposed, Mr. Gao was naturally prepared to discuss bargaining chips with the Hong Kong Island Police Force and the Interpol Central Bureau in Mainland China.
But if Xu Long had uncovered nothing, he certainly would not throw himself into disarray.
Even deep down, however, he knew there was little hope of that outcome.
The Hong Kong Island Police Force's operation had been far too precise, and they had opened fire on the spot without any hesitation.
That alone meant the other side must have had conclusive evidence of his crimes when they launched the operation.
Otherwise, even the National Security Department to which the two officers before him belonged could not have shown such disregard for human life.
After all, their DOA Foundation still wore a veneer of legality and compliance.
"That's right!"
Nodding slightly, Lau Bo-keung went along with it and attributed the exposure of the Underworld Conference's internal proceedings to Xu Long.
"Using special drugs to manipulate sporting results, then attracting clients with gambling profits."
"The bait you offered was hard to resist, Mr. Gao!"
"Add your covert money laundering methods to that, and it's no wonder those criminal groups flocked to you."
Although Mr. Gao had not spelled it out just now, how could Lau Bo-keung have failed to understand the true purpose behind his question?
Without concealing anything, Lau Bo-keung directly pointed out his current predicament: the Hong Kong Island Police Force already had conclusive evidence of his crimes.
As for Xu Long, once this operation ended, he would certainly return to take up a post within the Interpol Central Bureau in Mainland China.
Now that his identity had been exposed, work on the covert front no longer suited him.
Using this to shield Tan Huanxi