Chapter 6 One person, one car, ten million, no need to be polite!
Lei Luo, what do you mean by this?
Police Commissioner Jamesâs words faltered three times, with no momentum at all.If Lao was a tiger, then James at this moment seemed more like a catâŠ
Had it been the old Lei Luo, there was no way he would have such presence. These British people naturally had a high and mighty disdain for the Chinese, and they looked down on them. But with Lei Luoâs enhanced aura, James could not resist at all.
Now it was Laoâs turn to be leisurely. He took a car key from his suit pocket and placed it on the table, sliding it over.
âI understand, sir, that you came to Hong Kong Island just to enrich your resume.â
âFame and profit canât be lacking either.â
âYouâre new in office and probably think the old guard is uneasy, wanting to support your own people. I get it.â
âBut Hong Kong Island is full of both snakes and rats. Do you know whoâs capable and who isnât?â
âYou see, everyoneâs happily collecting money and everything is in order, and thatâs because Iâm here.â
Lao leaned back in his chair, crossing his legs. If this were before, his attitude would have made James explode. But now, James swallowed nervously and just stared at Lei Luo as he spoke.
When he took over from the previous commissioner, the other had mentioned Lei Luo. Back then, they had said Lei Luo was just a dog they kept. But now, he realized it wasnât a dog at all! They were keeping a tiger!
âIn any place, some people are in the open, and some are in the dark.â
âSir, youâll eventually be promoted back to Britain. You canât let your feathers get dirty.â
âWe both just took office, and I have a small gift for you.â
As he pushed the car key forward, Lao also smiled. His smile instantly made the atmosphere much lighter. James wasnât sure if it was the special aura from Lei Luo, but he hesitated as he looked at the key.
Then, he picked up the phone and called in his assistant, asking him to check out the car. The key had a license plate on it, so it wasnât hard to find.
Not long later, the assistant came rushing back with a shocked expression on his face. As he entered the room, it was clear that he now held some reverence for Lei Luo.
âSir, Lei Luo has filled the car with cash!â
âA whole car! A whole car!â
He whispered to James, his voice trembling with amazement. When James heard his subordinateâs report, his expression froze. He didnât even know how to react!
How much money was in that car? He couldnât even begin to imagineâŠ
âSir, a small token of respect. Want to take a puff?â
Lei Luo stood up, smiling as he handed James a cigar. If James took a puff, it would mean he acknowledged Lei Luo, the money was his, and the order would remain the same.
If James didnât take a puffâŠ
âI still have to visit other officers, so I wonât stay long.â
As Lao stood, a string of car keys slipped from his coat. Seeing this, Jamesâs pupils contracted, and he couldnât help but reach out a trembling hand.
Above the Commissioner, there were Assistant Police Directors, Senior Assistant Directors, and Deputy DirectorsâŠ
If he handed all these outâŠ
Lei Luo looked at James as he took a puff of the cigar, then smiled and patted his hand. He chatted a bit more in the office before standing up to leave.
As he said, he hadnât done anything today, just made the rounds of various officersâ offices. The Commissioner got twenty million, and each subsequent officer got ten million. The rest of the Inspectors and Police Superintendents also got their share.
One hundred million in rewards, and Lao had handed it all out in just one morning. This move, however, had been done quietly and low-key. In return, the senior officials in the police station greatly praised Lei Luo.
The upper echelons of the Hong Kong Island police force, for the first time ever, fully supported Lei Luo. After finishing everything, Lei Luo returned to his office with the pig oil kid.
At this point, the kid was still confused, staring at Lei Luoâs back, realizing he couldnât understand anything anymore. He had no idea where Lei Luo had gotten so much cash.
To give out one hundred million in cash at once had already shattered his worldview. In the parking lot, watching as the assistants returned with shock on their faces, he was also stunned.
But soon he became numb, puffed out his chest, and started to feel a sense of superiority. A bunch of country bumpkins who had never seen the world, thatâs what he thought inside.
He even felt that nothing would ever shock him again. The two of them walked down the hallway when suddenly Lei Luo stopped.
Ahead, Blue Steel and his subordinates appeared at the end of the hallway. Lao, hands in pockets, stood in the middle of the hallway with a half-smile, showing no intention of stepping aside. Blue Steel saw him there and stood motionless, expression unchanged.
âBlue Steel, why are you in my jurisdiction during working hours?â
Lao glanced at Blue Steel and spoke.
At these words, Blue Steel was so angry that he laughed, his neck stiffening.
âLei Luo, you canât control me, can you?â
âAs Chief Inspector, I canât control you?â
âSo what if youâre Chief Inspector? Everyoneâs authority is the sameâŠâ
Blue Steel stubbornly confronted Lei Luo, causing attention from the people in the nearby offices. Everyone gathered at their door to watch the two Inspectors argue. The position of Chief Chinese Inspector was a unique one, unprecedented.
While it sounded impressive, it was essentially just a title with no real power. Those who were in close contact with the police upper management knew this well. Now Blue Steel was confronting Lei Luo in person, trying to prove this point.
However, as soon as Blue Steel finished speaking, the office door at the back of the hallway opened. It was Commissioner James. Blue Steelâs eyes brightened as he prepared to show off his relationship with James, but then he saw James frown and look over.
âBlue Steel, what are you doing here?â
âSir, I came to visit youâŠâ
âShut up! What do you think this is? During working hours, you should be working!â
James interrupted Blue Steelâs words sternly, freezing his smile. The others were shocked, looking at Lei Luo who was still standing there, with his hands in his pockets, not even looking at James as he walked forward.
Blue Steel was right in front of him, and it seemed like they were about to collide.
âBlue Steel, what are you standing there for?â
âDo you still have any respect for the officers?â
James spoke again, causing an uproar, and everyone was taken aback. Blue Steelâs face turned pale and red, his lips trembling uncontrollably. Jamesâs words were undoubtedly endorsing Lei Luo!
He was telling everyone that the Chief Chinese Inspector was the superior of the Inspectors!
Under everyoneâs gaze, Blue Steel gritted his teeth and stepped aside. Lei Luo didnât even spare him a glance and walked on. The pig oil kid clicked his tongue and shook his head, following him.
At that moment, Blue Steel felt a rush of blood to his head, almost fainting from anger!