Hong Kong News: Police Talker

Chapter 1206 Lai Wing-lim's Decision

"Originally, I didn't plan to get involved in this matter, but now it seems that Philip might be fine. After all, his butler has come out to take the blame. Those things were probably handled by the butler, not by him personally."

"If that's the case, then it won't be so easy for the police or the Independent Commission Against Corruption to convict Philip."

"Taking action at this time is like sending charcoal in snowy weather for Philip, but it also means that he might have to confront the police and the Independent Commission Against Corruption, neither of which are easy targets to mess with!"

It was precisely because of this consideration that Lai Wing-lim hesitated at this moment. After pondering for a long time, he murmured in a low voice, "Wah Sang's reputation in the police force is at its zenith. If we don't take action soon, then the selection of the next Commissioner of Police will be no surprise at all."

"Only by suppressing Watson can we increase the chances of Tsang Heung-wing taking the position. We've paid so much, we must get this Commissioner of Police position. This position is too important; he is in charge of the largest disciplined force on Hong Kong Island."

"In that case, we have no choice but to help Philip. The enemy of my enemy is my friend... But if we can get Philip out of the police station safely, then he will be the next governor."

Thinking of this, Lai Wing-lim frowned. Helping Philip might give him a huge advantage in becoming the next governor, but not helping would make the police force's years of planning come to nothing.

At this moment, he was caught in a dilemma. If he helped Philip, he would not be the next governor, but if he did not help the indecent assault, Watson would almost certainly become the commissioner of police.

After all, he dared to arrest even the Chief Secretary for Administration. With such a reputation, let alone the police force, it is estimated that even Hong Kong Island cannot suppress it. It will spread to places such as Macau and Taipei, and he will become a righteous and upright official in the eyes of the people.

"Helping isn't an option, not helping isn't an option either, damn it!"

After cursing under his breath, Lai Wing-lim's face showed a dilemma: should he help or not?

After thinking for a while, an idea suddenly popped into his mind.

Help, but not all at once. It would be best to frame Philip for some crimes, so that he would lose his chance to compete for governorship. This way, he would take fierce revenge on Watson and others afterward.

That's killing two birds with one stone!

This not only solved the problem of Philip competing for the governorship, but also caused Philip and Watson to fight each other, resulting in a lose-lose situation.

Imagining that scene, Lai Wing-lim clapped his hands excitedly.

This plan is absolutely brilliant.

After the initial excitement, he began to refine the design.

"It's very difficult to strike the right balance between eliminating Philip's chances of competing and not putting him in jail!"

"Actually, all I need to do is keep Philip alive. Whether he goes to prison or not won't affect his influence outside. No, Philip has been in charge of the political affairs department for so many years. He has many enemies and knows a lot more. Once he is put in prison, there will definitely be a lot of people who want him to shut up forever."

“Philip can’t be put in jail. At most, he can be demoted. That way, he will have the strength and confidence to continue fighting Watson. Otherwise, he will not have the opportunity or the strength to fight Watson.”

Various ideas surfaced in Li Yonglian's mind, prompting him to begin making careful plans.

After thinking it through, he took out his phone and dialed Yang Tieli.

"Ali, is it convenient for us to talk?"

"Director Li, please wait a moment!"

A moment later, Yang Tieli's respectful voice came from the phone.

"That's it!"

Lai Wing-lim immediately said, "Ah-Li, I've decided to change my attitude towards this case..."

When Yang Tieli hung up the phone, he couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief and glanced at the police station building behind him with a complicated expression.

He didn't want to get involved, but he had no choice. When you're in the world, you're not in control of your own destiny. The same applies to being in a workplace.

As Lai Wing-lim's subordinate, if he refuses, he will face endless suppression. Promotion will be out of the question, and even maintaining his current position will be extremely difficult.

So he had no choice but to obey Lai Wing-lim's orders.

Thinking of this, he clenched his fists involuntarily. One day, I will become such a great person, instead of someone else's pawn.

On the other hand, Lu Zhilian, the chief investigator of the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), also reported the case information to the Commissioner of the ICAC, only to receive a single sentence in return.

"As the last line of defense for integrity on Hong Kong Island, our Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) only needs to do one thing: enforce the law impartially!"

This relieved Lu Zhilian, because it was also his own thought. With his superior's approval, he could now fully implement his ideas.

Therefore, he went to Watson's office and knocked on the open door: "Watson, do you have a moment? Let's chat for a bit!"

Watson smiled and stood up, saying, "Please sit down!"

After sitting down, Lu Zhilian solemnly said, "I am here on behalf of the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) to promise to uphold the law impartially in this case and to investigate to the end, no matter what kind of enemy we face."

Upon hearing this, Hua Sheng glanced at Lu Zhilian and smiled with satisfaction at his solemn expression and firm gaze: "Director Lu, I have always had great faith in the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) and believe that you can be the last line of defense for Hong Kong Island."

"On behalf of the police, I would like to state that we will absolutely not compromise or give up, and we will investigate to the end."

Lu Zhilian kept staring at Hua Sheng's face, and after receiving the response, he immediately extended his hand.

Seeing this, Watson also reached out his hand, and the two hands clasped tightly together.

Forty minutes later, Watson and the others gathered in the conference room again.

"Ah Ren, tell me about the interrogation of the butler."

Chen Yongren stood up and said, "We interrogated the butler, and he confessed to hiring someone to kill, killing to cover up a crime, using Philip's name to do business outside, accumulating a large amount of money, and so on. He took all the blame himself."

"He seemed to be cooperating fully and voluntarily surrendered himself, but his behavior clearly showed that he was taking the blame for someone else."

Yang Tieli coughed and said, "It's hard to say. Although the current evidence points to Philip, it's also very possible that the butler, as Philip's confidant, is acting in his name. We can't abandon this idea."

“Personally, I think it’s very likely that Philip didn’t know what the butler was doing. Of course, I’m just saying it’s possible; we’ll have to see the evidence.”

After he finished speaking, he obediently shut up.

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