Hong Kong News: Police Talker

Chapter 898: Hold a press conference to clarify rumors!

As soon as Huang Bingyao finished speaking, a reporter stood up and said, "Hello, Mr. Hua, I'm from Guangming Daily. I'd like to ask you about your rise from inspector to senior superintendent in just two years. This is completely inconsistent with police regulations. Do you have any explanation?"

"Is it true, as everyone says, that you have the support of the mafia behind you, that's why you were able to rise so quickly?"

Watson picked up the phone and smiled faintly. "Two years? Why don't you include the time I spent as a police officer? I, Watson, received my training in Wong Chuk Hang in 1982. After that, as a police officer, I went through many years of hard work, even going undercover and making great contributions. Only then did I get the position of Inspector."

"The reason I was able to rise so quickly is entirely because during my years as a police officer, I never forgot my original aspirations and worked tirelessly to hone myself every day. Now, I'm not bragging, but my skills and marksmanship are truly outstanding among the tens of thousands of police officers in the force!"

"Without my skills and marksmanship, I wouldn't have been able to solve so many major cases, achieve so many accomplishments, or be promoted so quickly."

At this point, Watson said proudly, "I can proudly say that every promotion I've received has been based on tremendous merit. Anyone interested can look it up. The Police Public Relations Department will have relevant information available."

"I, Watson, am able to hold this position today not because of anyone, but because I fought for it with every sword and every gun, using my own life, and surviving every danger. This position can withstand the scrutiny of anyone."

"By the way, before holding the press conference, I took the initiative to go to the Independent Commission Against Corruption and asked them to investigate me. After the investigation is completed, I will ask them to issue a report to prove my innocence. You may not believe me, but you have to believe the Independent Commission Against Corruption!"

As soon as these words came out, there was an uproar.

During the darkest period of Hong Kong Island, the ICAC stood up and arrested countless corrupt officials. It can be said that even if people do not believe in the Governor, they will believe in the ICAC. This is the reputation they have built with the lives and freedom of corrupt officials.

Hearing that Watson actually dared to take the initiative to go to the Independent Commission Against Corruption to request an investigation into himself, it is really not something that an ordinary person can do.

Looking at the reactions of the crowd below, Watson smiled with satisfaction. Jane Austen is indeed a senior barrister. He understands people's hearts very well.

The reporter from Guangming Daily sat down in astonishment. Watson's answer shocked him greatly.

He had just sat down when a female reporter immediately stood up.

"Hello, Mr. Hua. I'm a reporter from Ming Pao. I'd like to ask, since you took the initiative to ask the Independent Commission Against Corruption to investigate yourself, are you really not worried at all that they might find anything wrong?"

Watson said confidently and firmly, "Since I dare to go, I'm not afraid of them finding any fault. There's an old saying that goes, 'A man of integrity fears no slant of his own shadow.' No matter how they investigate, they won't find any fault with anything I, Watson, haven't done."

"Once the ICAC investigation is finished, everyone will know whether I, Watson, have colluded with the mafia and betrayed the police force's information!"

Attorney General Lai Wing-lam was watching the live broadcast of the police press conference on TV. When he heard this, he immediately took out his mobile phone, made a call and said, "Stop immediately and cut off the connection immediately. Don't let the ICAC find me. Do you understand?"

After receiving the other party's reply, Li Yonglian hung up the phone and whispered with a frown, "You actually took the initiative to ask the Independent Commission Against Corruption to investigate yourself. What a courage! It's a pity! If I had known you dared to do this earlier, I could have asked someone to transfer some money to your account!"

"We can't move now. If we move now, we'll just be handing our weakness over to the other party!"

"You're lucky this time, but this is just the beginning. Watson, Huang Bingyao, Li Wenbin, let's play slowly. I, Li Yonglian, will definitely help Cai Yuanqi avenge him!"

As he spoke, his eyes flashed fiercely and he stared at Watson and Huang Bingyao on TV.

Their original plan was so perfect that Cai Yuanqi was even very confident of becoming the Deputy Commissioner of Operations, and then taking over the position of Commissioner of Police, becoming the current top officer in the police force.

But all of this was ruined by the people just mentioned. How could Li Yonglian not be angry!

The police force plays a vital role in his plan. Although the position of Commissioner of Police is not very high and he has the Security Bureau, the Department of Justice and other departments above him, as the head of the police force, he can mobilize tens of thousands of police officers with just one word and actually control the police force, the largest disciplined force in Hong Kong Island.

Therefore, the position of Commissioner of Police is extremely important and must be filled by one of our own people.

This is also the reason why Li Yonglian suddenly attacked Watson.

Watson didn't know this at the time. After dealing with questions from many reporters, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Huang Bingyao gave a thumbs-up and said with a smile, "Your speaking skills are quite good. You've really stolen the show this time. As long as the ICAC's investigation results prove your innocence, your promotion will be a sure thing."

"After all, if even the ICAC thinks there's no problem, then there really is no problem."

Watson leaned back in his chair, let out a long sigh, and said, "Now it all depends on whether the person behind this will make another move. If they don't, then this crisis is mostly over."

Huang Bingyao pondered for a moment and said, "I probably won't take action again. If I take action now, it will easily attract the attention of the Independent Commission Against Corruption. If the Independent Commission Against Corruption targets me, no matter who I am, I will panic!"

As he spoke, he thought of Lei Luo in the past. When he saw the establishment of the Independent Commission Against Corruption, he did not take it seriously. He just thought it was another person to share money with.

Unexpectedly, he was forced into a desperate situation by the Independent Commission Against Corruption...

"Alright, let's go. Although this rumor is hurtful and has caused quite a stir, if it's finally dispelled, Watson, your reputation will truly be known throughout Hong Kong Island. This will greatly facilitate your bid for the position of Deputy Director of Operations."

Watson smiled bitterly and said, "I haven't even been promoted to Chief Superintendent yet, nor have I taken the position of Chief Commander of Organized Crime and Triad Bureau, and you're already thinking about becoming Deputy Director of Operations."

Huang Bingyao smiled faintly, stood up, patted Watson on the shoulder and said, "It's getting late. Make plans early and try to gain the support of other senior police officers. That way you will have a better chance of success."

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