The law is not without human sentiment, but the law is not entirely based on human sentiment.

The law doesn't say that you can become a Buddha simply by laying down your butcher's knife.

The triad culture of Kowloon had a profound influence on the mainland during that era.

They were once utterly wicked, committing murder, arson, and all sorts of evil deeds. Now that they are about to return to power and face the wrath of the gang, they lay down their weapons and acted obediently to avoid being punished. But can those wronged ghosts and spirits who were driven to the brink of ruin and death by gangs over trivial matters and protection money rest in peace?

The gangsters, carrying sticks, beat people from one end of the street to the other. Before the screams of the innocent, suffering citizens had even subsided, the gangsters suddenly became honored guests of the new government. How could ordinary citizens be willing to accept this?

Chen Rou has been in Hong Kong for seven years now, and has been dedicated to resolving the conflict between Master Er and Master Dong, eliminating crimes and disputes in Kowloon caused by triads, and always hoping that both old men can live well and have a peaceful life.

But things aren't something she can decide on her own; there are always all sorts of unexpected events.

Originally, Chen Ke had reported to his superiors everything during his trip to the capital, from the matter of Lvsun to Gui Touchang, as well as the fact that Dong Ye and Er Ye had called on the gangsters to be civilized and polite, sing revolutionary songs, and welcome the return of the country before the handover.

According to Chen Rou, he also mentioned that the two elders wanted to visit the mainland and do some charity work along the way.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, they have landed safely.

But if nothing unexpected happens, something unexpected is about to happen. So during the Lunar New Year, some Hong Kong citizens anonymously submitted a large amount of evidence materials from Kowloon triads regarding kidnapping, smuggling, and drug trafficking to the Ministry of Public Security.

For a long time, Chen Ke stayed in the capital at his own expense, running around and trying to get an explanation and a chance for leniency for both Master Er and Master Dong. He did everything he could.

Unfortunately, the law is impartial, and it's not a system for distributing pork.

In law, for every good example, there must be a bad one; and crimes must be punished.

Therefore, the Ministry of Public Security only had one slot. In name, the person who went was there to submit evidence as a supporting witness in the Cheung Tze-keung case, but in private, he went to confess and seek leniency, hoping for a peaceful release.

Of course, merits are merits and crimes are crimes. As long as one can receive lenient treatment and be exonerated, based on the help one gave to the ICPO members, that person will become a role model and a guest of honor, and will be welcomed back with joy.

But the person chosen as a typical example, although he also has abilities and is old, may be able to escape imprisonment, but he will not be included in anything about his return or future glory.

In fact, to maintain his influence, he even had to move out of Kowloon and live in seclusion until his death.

Even now, even though they know they were both being used by Yu Heng, the two old men are still arguing fiercely over a little New Year's money. If they knew all this, what would they choose?

There is only one answer: draw your guns at the same time, the first to win, the slowest to lose.

Chen Rou's abilities are beyond doubt, but she cannot change this matter because her personal feelings and will cannot alter the operation and decision-making of the state apparatus.

Her individual efforts can only mediate; to truly ensure Hong Kong's stability and long-term peace, it requires the state apparatus and the law.

Chen Rou quickly replied to her text message after opening her phone: I'm in talks, and there will be a result today.

Looking up at Master Dong, whose eyes were practically popping out of their sockets as he tried to peek, Chen Rou asked, "Have you been neglecting your health? You haven't been getting out of that wheelchair since you got in. Aren't you being a little too lazy?"

Grandpa Dong chuckled as he looked at his granddaughter, then stood up and slapped his thigh: "You really think my legs are useless?"

He added, “This is called a feint. You can rest assured that when we return, I will definitely outrun that old scoundrel named Er. Even Master Nie Rong, Sir Li, and Sir Ding will probably not be able to outrun me.”

So even though he got another punch from Master Er today, he's still up to no good and is planning to turn the tables in 1997 and win a complete victory.

If you tell him that there is only one winner and the outcome will be decided today, will he pull out a gun on the spot?

By the way, although Nie Zhao had already asked Secretary An to arrange the route for today's trip, it was Master Er who suggested coming to Saigon to see the peach blossoms. The yacht shook, indicating that we had arrived at our destination.

Stepping out of the cabin, the sunlight outside was blinding, and the temperature had noticeably risen.

A-Yuan was still wrapped in a small blanket by his father, but boys are naturally hot-tempered and love water. Seeing the sand as white as snow and the water as clear as a mirror, he had already kicked off his little shoes and pointed to the water: "Swim, swim, swim!"

He wanted to go swimming, but it was too cold to swim on the wild beach.

Secretary An and her entourage were already waiting on the shore. When the boss's yacht arrived, she took the lead and said with a smile, "I've already made arrangements. We'll take a sightseeing bus over, and you can also take a look at the terrain and scenery. Since this is a private trip, I spoke with the village chief of the surrounding village, and he cleared out all the irrelevant people, leaving only the villagers."

The Nie family plans to build a resort area targeting mainland tourists, and they intend to do so in this area.

The land here belongs to Hong Kong. It's a walled village, and although it sounds like just a village chief position, he wields a lot of power.

Of course, the Nie family could choose any village for the land they wanted. Once a village was selected, the villagers could basically sit back and collect interest. So when Mr. Nie came to inspect the land, he could meet with people whenever he wanted, or he could choose not to meet them at all.

He held his son, who was eager to swim but whose father wouldn't allow it, and stood on the dock, respectfully waiting for the two old men to disembark. After they had both carefully admired the seaside scenery, he smiled and asked, "What do you two gentlemen think of this place? Is the scenery good enough? Is it suitable for living?"

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