Chapter 407: How much are principles worth?
There was a burst of intense footsteps, shouting, and even sporadic gunfire.
At this time, Lin Zehao raised his wrist, looked at the limited edition Daytona, and said, "From the time of the accident to now, it took more than half an hour to arrive at the scene. It's really a quick response."
Then, several uniformed police officers entered the room. The short, capable man in the lead said, "I am the captain of the criminal police team, Wu Zhong, and this is Fang Guohui, an agent from the Investigation Bureau. Now please go back and cooperate with the investigation."
For someone of Hou Liqun's level to be shot in such an occasion is definitely a big deal, and no one dares to take it lightly at this time.
Therefore, even though they knew that Lin Zehao's identity was not ordinary, they still had to bite the bullet and lead him.
Lin Zehao sat on the Diaoyutai with no intention of talking to him. A Mai stepped forward and said, "Wait a moment. My boss needs to wait for the lawyer to arrive."
"My boss won't go anywhere before then."
Wu Zhong glanced at Fang Guohui, but the latter pretended not to see anything, obviously determined to be a coward.
He was not stupid. Seeing this situation, he stopped urging her and just waited on his own.
When it comes to getting into the system, the most important thing is not to rush forward without thinking, but to learn to keep a low profile.
If you act stupid appropriately, everyone will be fine.
Anyway, the other party didn’t say they wouldn’t go with them, they just said they would wait for the lawyer to arrive.
Reasonable requests must be met.
Otherwise, the other party's security guys don't seem to be easy to deal with.
Everyone has a gun, so it’s better to be reasonable.
After waiting for about five or six minutes, Li Wenbin, wearing gold-rimmed glasses, arrived.
He nodded to Brother Hao first, then took out a business card, handed it to Wu Zhong, and said, "Hello, I am the chief lawyer of Hutchison Industries, and our company's legal team is taking the nearest flight to Formosa."
"Now, you can start reasonable and legal investigation procedures."
"However, I have to inform you in advance that my boss was frightened in the attack just now. His mind is confused and he cannot answer any of your questions. All relevant inquiries will be answered by me."
Wu Zhong was already feeling overwhelmed when he saw the long list of names on the business card, and after hearing what Li Wenbin said, he found it even more difficult.
"It's just a routine inquiry. There's no need to send out a team of lawyers..."
And looking at your boss's expression, he doesn't look confused at all.
However, he naturally didn't dare to say this out loud and could only mutter it silently in his heart.
"I don't think I have any obligation to answer this question, do I?"
Li Wenbin's casual words almost suffocated Wu Zhong, so he had to shut his mouth and told his men to control the scene while taking the relevant personnel at the scene back to the bureau.
Watching Lin Zehao get into the back seat of a Rolls-Royce under the protection of security, he decisively swallowed the invitation to ride in his own car, turned himself into a guide, and headed straight for the base camp.
Half an hour later, Lin Zehao sat on the leather sofa in the director's office and drank the other's treasured tea.
"Mr. Lin, I'm really sorry. We can't do anything about this. I hope you can understand."
Once you become the director, you must be more informed than the people below you. Many things that are secret are no longer considered secrets to them.
For example, Lin Zehao has basically secured the seat of non-partisan legislator in this term.
Just for the sake of this power, they must respect it.
Of course, the director surnamed Zhang also understood that what happened to Hou Liqun could not have been done by Lin Zehao.
"Director Zhang is too modest. We have always abided by the law and discipline in everything we do. We have no shirking our responsibilities in cooperating with normal procedures."
Don’t be fooled by Lin Zehao’s calm and composed appearance now, in fact all of his wealth was exchanged for with silver paper.
According to Li Wenbin's statistics, they distributed approximately 50 million Hong Kong dollars to various relevant departments in Taiwan this time.
Otherwise, how could they, a group of people who would not release their eagles until they saw the rabbit, be so polite?
Money paves the way, who dares to stand in its way?
"That's right, if our island had more good citizens like Mr. Lin, we would have seen better development long ago."
Director Zhang is also a wonderful person and he started praising me right away.
"By the way, Director Zhang, how is the on-site investigation going?"
"Are there any key clues?"
Director Zhang only thought about it for a moment before handing the investigation report to Lin Zehao, saying, "Mr. Lin, please take a look. This is the report that was just handed over."
In principle, it is naturally not allowed for such reports to be read by people outside the system.
Having reached their position, they have already seen through many things. They are not like those young people who have just started working, full of enthusiasm and fearlessness.
Power is nothing more than a tool to make money.
It's fine to just shout slogans, but who really takes them seriously?
If you want to stand out and move up in this circle, the most important principle is to have no principles!
Everything is for the sake of profit. How much are principles worth?
After Lin Zehao flipped through the report, he handed it back and said meaningfully, "Director Zhang, you should also take a look at this report. There should be something for you in it."
Director Zhang had a face full of question marks, but he still did as he was told. With curiosity, he flipped the box twice and saw a check inside.
He counted silently and confirmed that it was a HSBC bank check for HK$100,000.
Director Zhang immediately smiled and said in a flattering manner, "Mr. Lin is really polite. I will respectfully obey your command."
After collecting the check, he patted his chest and said, "Don't worry, Mr. Lin. If you need me for anything in the future, just tell me. I'll be there at your beck and call!"
"Don't hesitate to give me a chance to repay you!"
One hundred thousand Hong Kong dollars is not a small amount for someone in his position.
The most important thing is that he just submitted an investigation report, which was nothing at all, but he got such a generous reward. How could he not be excited!
Lin Zehao narrowed his eyes and said, "Since Director Zhang has said so, I will not be polite." "I hope that when you investigate this case, if you find anything later, you will inform me as soon as possible."
As he spoke, Lin Zehao took out his checkbook, signed a check for half a million, and pushed it in front of the other party.
Director Zhang looked at the number on the check eagerly, and the smile on his face became more enthusiastic. Just as he was about to put the check into his pocket, the door of the office was suddenly pushed open. A young man who looked to be in his early twenties shouted angrily: "Director Zhang, I have told you many times that there are not many official cars in our bureau, but many people use them for personal purposes!"
"I have seen more than once people looking at the police station's cars and doing their own personal business!"
"For example, in this case, we could have arrived at the scene faster, but because there were not enough cars, many of our team members had to take taxis to the scene. Tell me, what kind of thing is this!"
Such a sudden scene made Director Zhang subconsciously startled. His hand trembled, and the check fell to the ground like cotton wool, right at Wang Dayong's feet.
He bent down and picked up the check. Looking at the current scene and atmosphere, he instantly understood what was going on. His face became extremely ugly, and his eyes were filled with disappointment.
"Xiao Wang, don't be anxious if you have anything to say. Sit down and talk slowly."
Director Zhang was also a seasoned man. Feeling that he had been caught by his subordinates, he did not blame them immediately, but instead tried to appease them.
As for Lin Zehao, he was looking at the scene in front of him with great interest, as if he was watching a show.
Wang Dayong didn't say anything either, he just sat heavily on the wooden stool with the check in his hand.
Director Zhang stood up and found the long-overdue personnel file from the filing cabinet behind him. Then he sat back down and said, "Xiao Wang, this is the file your captain just sent me some time ago. It says that you are undisciplined and unsuitable to work in the criminal police team. They asked me to sign the internship report and persuade you to leave."
"At that time, I thought you were a pretty good young man, full of drive and knowing when to advance and when to retreat, so I have kept this internship report until today."
"I am now more resolute in my previous opinion. I think you are still suitable for this position. I intend to sign your regularization report. What do you think?"
Wang Dayong was silent for a moment, but still insisted, "Director Zhang, you haven't answered my previous question yet. How are you going to deal with the situation of using the official car for private purposes?"
Director Zhang took a deep breath and asked modestly, "Then according to your opinion, how should I deal with this matter?"
Wang Dayong immediately said angrily: "Of course we should punish those guys who abuse their power for personal gain!"
"And if you dare to do it again in the future, you will be directly advised to resign and will never be able to work in a public office again!"
Director Zhang took a sip of his teacup and asked instead, "Do you know that if you handle this matter this way, more than 80% of the people in our bureau will be dismissed and investigated?"
"Young man, it's a good thing to read more, but don't read yourself into a stupid head!"
"Society naturally has its own way of operating. It's different from school. People like you are not suitable for climbing up the social ladder. You might lose your life by accident."
"I'm too lazy to teach you anymore. Give me the check and I'll sign your regular report. I have guests here and don't have time to talk nonsense with you."
Wang Dayong stood up suddenly, slammed the check on the table, and said angrily: "With people like you in office, the future of Taiwan will not be better!"
Director Zhang also completely lost his patience. He also stood up and looked at him, shouting, "Do you understand the rules? Is this the tone you use when talking to your superiors?"
"People like you are the bad apple in the team, spoiling the whole pot of soup for us!"
As he spoke, he picked up the phone on the table, dialed a number, and said, "Wang Dayong disobeyed orders and intended to rebel. Send a team up immediately to drive him out!"
Afterwards, he signed his internship report and gave a very simple and clear opinion, just two words: quit.
Wang Dayong was furious and put the check into his pocket, saying, "I just don't believe that there is no justice in this world!"
"I already have evidence of your corruption and bribery. Just wait for the people from the Inspectorate to come to your door!"
Afterwards, Wang Dayong stopped talking nonsense, turned around and left, slamming the door loudly, as if only in this way could he vent his inner dissatisfaction.
Director Zhang did not stop him. He just picked up the phone again and dialed a number. He said, "After investigation, it was found that police officer Wang Dayong used his power to threaten businessmen who came to Formosa to invest and extorted 500,000 Hong Kong dollars. Now I am applying to the Inspectorate for an investigation."
"The person is in the bureau and we have it under control."
The person on the other end of the phone said, "Got it. We'll leave immediately. If it's verified, we'll commend your bureau."
No matter what the actual situation is, at least in the official propaganda, Taiwan attaches great importance to anti-corruption, and they often beat up tigers and catch flies, and they enjoy it very much.
Therefore, those who have made outstanding contributions to the patrol will also be given relevant commendations.
Of course, this commendation is purely an honor and there is no material reward.
As soon as Wang Dayong went downstairs, he was controlled by several criminal police officers. They retrieved the check and handed it over to Director Zhang.
"You are helping the evildoers. You are the sinners of Treasure Island!"
Wang Dayong yelled frantically and tried to break free, but his colleagues were not polite and started beating and kicking him.
"Damn it! If you want to die, just lie on the railway tracks. There are many ways to commit suicide. Why do you want to involve us?"
"I think that a person as upright as you is not suitable for this job at all!"
"I think you don't understand at all..."
After Director Zhang hung up the phone, he quickly walked to Lin Zehao, bowed 90 degrees, and said sincerely, "I'm sorry, Mr. Lin, young people nowadays are ignorant. I made a fool of myself."
"Don't worry, this matter will never involve you. I will definitely handle it."
When something like this happened, it wasn't just a matter of losing face; it would make Lin Zehao feel that he, as the director, was extremely incompetent and couldn't even manage his subordinates.
Losing face is a small matter, but if they don’t cooperate in the future, he will lose a lot of money!
Thinking of this, Director Zhang hated Wang Dayong to the core.
"It's okay. This is a rare moment of relaxation for me."
When the world is full of turbidity, being sober becomes a sin.
Strictly speaking, is Wang Dayong really wrong?
All I can say is that his intention was good, but his way of handling the situation was extremely wrong.
After Lin Zehao exchanged a few more polite words with him, he said goodbye and left.
Director Zhang was also very sensible. He walked with Lin Zehao until he got into the car before turning back.
As soon as he got in the car, Luo Tianhong spoke.
(End of this chapter)
