Hong Kong News: Police Talker

Chapter 819 Li Wenbin is a little desperate

At the invitation of Mr. Huo, everyone went to the top hotel in Hong Kong Island - The Peninsula Hotel!

This hotel is known as the "Lady of the Far East" and offers a panoramic view of Victoria Harbour.

The hotel also had a fleet of Rolls-Royces for pick-up and drop-off, and Mr. Huo arranged some luxury cars himself, and took everyone directly to the Peninsula Hotel.

This hotel opened in 1928 and has maintained its original appearance to this day. It is the only old building on the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront that has not been rebuilt. Under the lights at night, it looks like a "white palace" on the Victoria Harbour.

After arriving, Watson got out of the car and looked over. The walls of the hotel were made of milky white stone in the Renaissance style. The towering columns and arched windows formed a symmetrical facade, and the decorative gables and reliefs on the top showed the artistic style!

Entering the lobby, you will see a 10-meter-high vaulted ceiling inlaid with gold foil and a crystal chandelier custom-made from the Czech Republic in the 1920s. The light is refracted by thousands of crystals to form a gorgeous halo.

Watson couldn't help but sigh and said, "This is the Peninsula Hotel. Although I've heard of it, this is my first time here!"

Upon hearing this, Jian Aowei Hongdao, who was standing nearby, immediately jokingly said, "This hotel is a living fossil from the colonial era. It's been open since then. I believe in your ability, Sir Yihua. I think you'll be able to come here often in the future, hahaha!"

Watson smiled modestly: "Councilor Jian, you are too kind!"

Jian Aowei waved his hand nonchalantly and said, "There's no need to address me like that at this time. Just call me Mr. Jian. It's more intimate that way!"

"Okay, Mr. Jane!" Watson smiled slightly and used a new name!

Mr. Huo led the way and arranged everyone into private rooms.

Of course, the distribution is still based on positions. Those who are in high positions and have great power will of course be in the same box with Fan Weili.

Originally, Watson was not qualified, but as the biggest contributor this time, Mr. Huo still arranged him to the box where Fan Weili was.

After sitting down, Fan Weili was the first to raise his glass and said with a smile, "This trial was truly like a roller coaster. My heart couldn't take it. But in the end, Hua Sir came out on top. Come, let's all toast to him and our future number one officer in the police force!"

When these words were spoken, everyone was surprised. This clearly showed that they were supporting Watson to take the position!

Watson quickly smiled modestly and said, "It was with the help of my brothers that I was able to make this trial a success."

As he said that, he stood up, raised his glass and drank with everyone.

Huang Bingyao was also very proud at this time. He smiled and said, "Watson, everyone has paved the way for you. As long as you don't make any mistakes in the future, the position of the top police officer will be yours!"

"And don't worry, once I get promoted, this position of Deputy Director of Operations will definitely be yours!"

Huang Bingyao was a little too excited at this time and said this directly.

Fan Weili said that even if other people knew about it, he could still use it as a joke to get away with it, but as Huang Bingyao was Watson's immediate superior, saying such things would inevitably cause people with ulterior motives to think too much.

Fan Weili quickly said, "Hey, Old Huang, don't say that. The police force selection is based on ability, not connections. Don't say that again!"

Huang Bingyao also reacted, and quickly slapped his mouth and said: "Oh, my, my, I just drank too much, everyone, please don't take it to heart, I can't drink much, please forgive me!"

Hearing this excuse, everyone laughed and didn't take it to heart.

Mr. Huo also quickly tried to smooth things over, saying, "Old Huang, if you've had too much to drink, eat some food to sober you up. The food in this hotel is delicious, everyone should try it!"

As Mr. Huo spoke, the crowd became lively again.

While everyone was talking and laughing, in the office of the Commissioner of Police.

Li Shutang said with a complicated look in his eyes: "Wenbin, what kind of competitor have you met?"

Being able to defeat Philip, the Chief Secretary for Administration, by relying on the status of a senior superintendent, no matter how, is something that can definitely be boasted about for the rest of your life.

Because even if Li Shutang himself wanted to go against Philip, he would have to think twice.

Li Wenbin was sitting on the sofa with his head down, and a question arose in his heart: could he really defeat Watson and become the deputy director of operations?

If you fail at this step, it will be extremely difficult to compete for the director position later!

Seeing Li Wenbin like this, Li Shutang's eyes flashed with a trace of heartache, and he quickly comforted him, "Wenbin, this time, Watson also borrowed the power of Fan Weili and others, and also made Peter, who was originally neutral, take the initiative to participate after seeing the hope of victory. That's why we achieved this victory."

"This time, Watson was able to win thanks to the right time, right place, and right people. Next time, he won't be so lucky!"

Li Wenbin laughed at himself: "I don't think Watson can win. It depends on luck. This depends on his ability to form alliances!"

"If he hadn't found Fan Weili and successfully persuaded him to bring the Finance Department and so many powerful people to attend this trial, no matter what tactics Watson used, he would never have won."

"And trying to convince Fan Weili to take the initiative and offend the current Chief Secretary for Administration and future Governor is a very difficult task. After all, even if Fan Weili and Peter's power were combined, they would not be a match for Philip."

"But even in such a situation, Watson actually found an opportunity to turn the tables. This is not something that can be achieved by luck!"

"If it were me, I would probably be the one who loses this time!"

Hearing this, Li Shutang didn't know how to comfort him. In the end, he could only say solemnly: "Wenbin, if it were you this time, you wouldn't lose, because you still have me and the support of our Li family!"

"If Watson can get Fan Weili to support him, then I, Li Shutang, can also find others to support you. Moreover, as the top police officer, I will personally be present to watch the trial. Let's see who dares to disrupt or say anything nonsense!"

"You underestimate your father too much. If I want, I can put the entire Hong Kong Island into a level one alert state in an instant. At that time, the Chief Secretary for Administration will be nothing but a piece of shit in front of me!"

Li Wenbin certainly understood, but if there was no reasonable explanation after doing this kind of thing, then after the first level of alert, he would have no chance of sitting in the position of the boss. The price would be very high!

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