The National Security Department had always been known for its efficiency and precision. Before the morning's working hours were even over, the commanders of its three major departments had already sorted out the broad outlines of their work.
He Wenzhan, Lau Bo-keung, and Chan Kwok-wah each took a simple meal and, without arranging it, gathered together.
"Brother Zhan, Brother Wah, I've already contacted Mr. Ma."
Lau Bo-keung took a long gulp of iced lemon tea, giving himself a brief respite from the morning's intense work, then began sharing his findings with his two senior colleagues.
"I've confirmed that he still has family members, and they're all from the Mainland."
"His ex-wife and brother-in-law are currently living in Thailand. His other relatives are in Mainland China."
He Wenzhan and Chan Kwok-wah had likewise been rushed off their feet all morning and were using lunch to replenish their energy. At his words, they immediately put down their utensils.
"I'll send some of our men to Thailand right away to bring Mr. Ma's ex-wife and brother-in-law back to Hong Kong Island."
Without needing his junior colleague to say anything more, He Wenzhan immediately volunteered to take on part of the work.
"I'll contact our colleagues in Mainland China to ensure the safety of Mr. Ma's other family members."
At the same time, Chan Kwok-wah took on the other part without hesitation.
He Wenzhan commanded most of the National Security Department's operational forces. Although he currently had major responsibilities and Operations Group Three was handling other cases, that was no obstacle.
Sending just one team to collect their informant's relatives was still entirely manageable.
The National Security Department's Operations Security Department might have had only four action groups on its organizational chart.
In reality, however, the Operations Security Department's personnel numbers had long since