Chapter 175 175 [I need to know the truth]

Soon, the blood dyed the sea red, and the bandits lay in a mess on the shallows.

At the dock not far away, Li Wendi and Zhang Yan used binoculars to observe the battle situation in the bright moonlight. This was definitely a one-sided massacre.

Since there was no cover on the shallows, and the speedboat was dozens of meters away and it was on water, the police's weapons might not be stronger than those of the bandits, but the difference in numbers was particularly large, so the bandits had no power to fight back.

"Why do I feel that the 'tiaozi' (police) have the intention of killing people to silence them?" Zhang Yan put down the binoculars and said thoughtfully. In Hong Kong at this time, there is not much difference between the police and the gangsters. They all use their identities to make money.

Li Wendi also had the same feeling. Could this incident be related to some powerful people?

Several names immediately popped up in his mind: Chen Fenben, Wei Zuhui, Cai Ziming, and Bao Ligui. Among them, Bao Ligui should be the most suspicious. However, Bao Ligui does not seem to be able to command the 300 armed police officers. People like Chen Fenben have their own families, and this precedent will be even more disadvantageous to them. Therefore, after weighing the pros and cons, they are not highly suspicious.

This matter involves senior police officers. It is difficult for Li Wendi to find out the twists and turns based on his mere speculation without any evidence, and it may even make the situation more complicated.

"Ayan, go check. This gang of gangsters must have someone taking care of them in Hong Kong, otherwise they wouldn't have found a way to escape so quickly." After thinking it over again and again, Li Wendi decided to find out the mastermind behind the scenes, otherwise who knows when this bastard will come again.

"Okay!" Zhang Yan nodded and glanced back at Li Wendi.

Li Wendi thought about it and continued to advise, "You can investigate the matter slowly, but don't alert the enemy."

Zhang Yan watched the police cleaning up the battlefield. Although he couldn't see clearly, he knew clearly that there was bloodshed. He asked, "Are you going to start the investigation from that commander?"

The commander is now the most suspicious person. If we investigate from the enemy's side, the scope involved will be too large and the effect will be counterproductive.

The commander was naturally a high-ranking official, so investigating him was not an easy task.

"Well, be careful and it's best not to reveal your identity." Li Wendi said with a serious expression.

The next morning, Li Wendi received news that two gangsters were seriously injured and hospitalized, but were no longer in danger of death and that they needed to wait for them to wake up.

Li Wendi has no way of knowing whether this news is true or not, but the probability that it is true is slightly higher. After all, there is no need for the police to cause trouble for themselves, because then they will need to find information about the murderer behind the scenes (which may not exist).

After weighing the pros and cons, Li Wendi felt that he needed to spend some time on this aspect, and perhaps he would get an unexpected surprise.

A restaurant in Central

Police Chief Zhang Wenhuai sat next to Li Wendi, holding a cigar in his mouth, and smiled slightly, "Mr. Li specially asked me out. He didn't just want to give me cigars and treat me to dinner, right?!"

Li Wendi laughed and said, "Of course not. I know Chief Inspector Zhang is a very busy man, so he won't bother you unless you have nothing to do."

"I heard that the police caught two people alive. I want to know the truth of this matter."

Zhang Wenhuai held a cigar and flicked the ash lightly on the white ashtray, with an embarrassed look on his face.

Li Wendi certainly would not bribe Zhang Wenhuai with real money. Firstly, Zhang Wenhuai was not qualified, and secondly, Li Wendi did not intend to become a "guest of honor" of the Independent Commission Against Corruption.

If a bribe is needed, Li Wendi will choose a Chinese person in a higher position rather than a small sheriff.

Zhang Wenhuai was thinking about Li Wendi's purpose, but after remembering that Li Wendi was the victim, he came to the conclusion that Li Wendi suspected that there was a mastermind behind this incident, and Li Wendi wanted to use these two gangsters to find the murderer.

"The news is indeed true. The criminals' ward has been strictly controlled by the police force. It is said that even a mosquito can hardly fly in." Zhang Wenhuai glanced at Li Wendi and continued, "Although you are a victim, it is difficult for you to contact the two criminals. This matter has attracted the attention of the Governor of Hong Kong. Except for a small number of people, who dares to play tricks on this matter."

"I've taken note of Chief Zhang's favor. I also want to ask Chief Zhang a question. Has the police force received an order to not take any prisoners alive?" Li Wendi asked. Zhang Wenhuai was stunned. "I haven't heard of the order, but according to the rules, the other party has heavy firepower weapons, so it's reasonable to open fire directly. If the armed police suffer too many casualties, it will be a bad thing for the commander. It's definitely a great achievement to eliminate the bandits without casualties."

There was some truth in what Zhang Wenhuai said, but Li Wendi did not quite believe it and thought some of it was unreasonable. He could understand that the commander wanted to play it safe, but this was definitely a good opportunity to show off in front of the Governor of Hong Kong. He believed that this reason was more attractive.

The newspapers of that day were all madly praising the police force's contributions, seemingly forgetting the police force's responsibilities and the fact that many people were killed and injured in the incident on Repulse Bay Road.

The immediate effect was that there were fewer telephone complaints from Hong Kong's upper class, the pressure on the police force was greatly reduced, and some legislators began to speak up for the police force, even calling on big business figures to donate to the police force, to express their condolences and to encourage the police force to continue to maintain this style of work.

Li Wendi felt that this suggestion was an opportunity for him, so he went to the Central Police Station and met a senior police officer.

"Mr. Li, are you really willing to donate 100 million to the police force?" Police Inspector Yan Zhijie asked with a happy face. Although 100 million is not a lot, it can improve the police force's equipment and facilities or food.

"Of course it's true, but I would like to make a small request." Li Wendi said with a smile.

"Request? Mr. Li, please tell us. We can try our best to satisfy you." The joy on Yan Zhijie's face suddenly stopped.

"It's simple. I want to meet the criminal when he is awake and ask him some questions," said Li Wendi.

"Mr. Li, you don't know that the director has issued a strict order to protect these two gangsters." Yan Zhijie politely refused, "Mr. Li, don't worry, these two people will at least spend the rest of their lives in prison."

"Sir Yan, I am a victim and I will not do anything bad to them. I just want to ask how they targeted me so that I won't be targeted again in the future." Li Wendi said with a smile.

Of course, this is just an excuse and the least important question.

Yan Zhijie naturally didn't believe it. He was also a figure who had been active in the Hong Kong police force for decades, and he could see through Li Wendi's lies at a glance.

However, what Li Wendi said was true. Killing the bandits or doing something to vent his anger at this time would be like taking off his pants to fart. Once the bandits escaped the protection of the police force, Li Wendi could easily kill two bandits. Venting his anger at this time would definitely cause huge trouble.

"Mr. Li, I cannot give you an answer to this matter for the time being. I need to go back and report it. I will inform you immediately when there is news." Yan Zhijie said pertinently.

"Thank you very much, Sir Yan." Li Wendi raised his glass and gestured to Yan Zhijie.

The two chatted for a while, and then parted ways and left after about half an hour.

After the danger was lifted, Guo Cuiting and Li Xiaonan moved back to the Repulse Bay villa one after another. At the same time, Li Wendi was still worried about their safety, so he hired several bodyguards from a security company to strengthen their security.

Naturally, security will be provided for Li Wendi. As for He Qijun, no arrangements need to be made yet. After all, the two have not yet established a husband-and-wife relationship, and the criminals will not target her for the time being.

Changxin Real Estate Company Office

Li Wendi was reading the documents and suddenly said, "We can start to acquire the property building on Hennessy Road in Wan Chai, but the company's funds are limited. How do you plan to solve this problem?"

According to the historical development of the previous life, Li Jiacheng's Cheung Kong Holdings frantically issued new shares to raise funds and purchased a large number of commercial buildings in Central and Wan Chai, among which the most properties were on Hennessy Road in Wan Chai.

It is conceivable that properties on Hennessy Road in Wan Chai have very good potential value.

No matter what, Li Wendi had to compete. Even if he couldn't acquire the company, he had to slow down the growth of Cheung Kong Holdings.

(End of this chapter)