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These twenty years were also the most difficult twenty years for MI6. It was targeted by the CIA and KGB and suffered setbacks at every turn. Both its strength and personnel were greatly weakened.
Only after the colonies of the United States and the United Kingdom had been largely dismantled and these two old powers were no longer able to recover did Armenia and Russia officially begin fighting.
Only then did MI6 breathe a sigh of relief, but by then, MI6 had long lost its former glory.
Although it is still considered one of the world's three major intelligence organizations alongside the CIA and KGB, all high-ranking officials in the United States know how inflated this third-place ranking is. It can probably only truly compete with the CIA and KGB within the United States itself, Southeast Asia, and Hong Kong. As for other regions…
Just don’t say it.
It's fair to say that James Bond is MI6's last resort. If James Bond's mission fails, the loss for MI6 will be far more than just the failure of a single mission...
That day, not only was the situation turbulent within the Hong Kong Island police force, but the Hong Kong Island stock market was also in turmoil.
Following the news of Schmidt Schwayer's arrest by the police, Swire Group's share price plummeted immediately after the Hang Seng Index opened that day.
However, with the release of information from the police and the intervention of Swire Group, the stock price was finally stabilized.
However, at the police press conference at 10 o'clock, Zhou Xingxing's impassioned speech not only caused the two foreigners, Mai Renhao and Yan Liguo, to lose face, but also caused Swire Group's stock price to fall again, continuing until the midday close, with Swire Group's stock price having dropped by nearly 8%.
Subsequently, after the market reopened that afternoon, Swire Group's stock continued its downward trend, and by the close of trading that day, the share price had fallen by 13%.
However, the decline in Swire Pacific's stock price throughout the day was due to market factors, and Li Jun did not make any moves.
The reason why Li Jun hasn't taken action is quite simple: the Hong Kong Island Police Force will hold another press conference tomorrow to release the 'evidence of crimes' against Schmidt Swire. That will be the best time for Li Jun to make his move.
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To this end, Li Jun also prepared some "snacks" for the Swire Group to make it easier for them to "die faster".
That afternoon, news that Li Jun would be hosting a banquet at the Mengzhi Club at 8 pm spread rapidly throughout Hong Kong Island, reminding many people of the quiet atmosphere at the club's opening a few days earlier.
Those who were unaware of the situation were waiting to see Li Jun make a fool of himself, while those who knew were already scrambling to find people to attend the banquet.
Inside Xu Huayan's villa on Kadoorie Hill.
"Dad, it's just a banquet that Li Jun organized, is it really necessary to make such a big deal out of it?"
Xu Baishi looked at Xu Huayan, who was having a hairstylist style his hair, and asked somewhat speechlessly.
"..."
Xu Huayan turned his head and glared at his son, successfully silencing Xu Baishi.
Ten minutes later, Xu Huayan, having finished getting his hair done, stood up and said to Xu Baishi, "Come with me."
"Oh!"
Xu Baishi knew he would definitely be scolded by Xu Huayan, so he reluctantly got up and followed Xu Huayan to the study on the second floor.
"Shiraishi, I thought you would have made some progress during this time, but you are still so disappointing!"
As soon as he entered the study and closed the door, Xu Huayan immediately gave a reprimand.
"Dad, I know Li Jun borrowed people from various triads on Hong Kong Island to march today, but doesn't that just mean he's at odds with the foreigners to the death? Our Sun Kee has always been..."
"What has always been the case? Bai Shi, remember this: our Xin Ji is the orthodox Hongmen. Back when the Qing Dynasty was still in power, we talked about overthrowing the Qing and restoring the Ming. We have always stood on the side of the Chinese people, in the past, present, and future. Do you understand?"
Xu Baishi was interrupted by Xu Huayan before he could finish speaking.
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"Dad, really? You think Li Jun can defeat the Hong Kong British government?"
Upon hearing Xu Huayan's words, Xu Baishi looked at Xu Huayan with disbelief and asked a question.
“I don’t believe Li Jun can defeat the Hong Kong British government, but the current power struggle between Li Jun and the Hong Kong British government presents the best opportunity for our Xu family to play both sides. Although we are no match for either Li Jun or the Hong Kong British government, both sides will need a force like ours to do things for them at this time.”
"What we need to do is to profit from both ends."
Xu Huayan said slowly.
"Dad, aren't you afraid of getting burned by playing with fire?"
Xu Baishi was shocked to hear his father's words.
"Playing with fire will only lead to self-destruction? Bai Shi, in the struggle between Li Jun and the Hong Kong British government, no matter who wins, our Xu family is already destined to suffer a bad end. If we don't seize the opportunity to make as much money as possible now and make a clean getaway later, are we going to stay on Hong Kong Island and wait to die?"
Xu Huayan glanced at Xu Baishi and said quietly.
"Dad, has our Xu family really come to this?"
Xu Baishi was completely stunned when he heard Xu Huayan's words.
“Bai Shi, ever since Li Jun forced us to join that underworld alliance, our path with the foreigners has been cut off. Even if we go to them again, as long as Li Jun falls, the foreigners will definitely eliminate our Xu family and replace him with another obedient person to control Xinji.”
"As for Li Jun, that kid has always been arrogant and domineering. If he really takes over Hong Kong Island, there will be no place for our New Journal to stand."
Xu Huayan spoke slowly, word by word.
His tone, however, was full of helplessness and resentment.
"Dad, what are you getting ready for tonight...?"
At that moment, Xu Baishi seemed to understand something.
What Xu Baishi and his son Xu Huayan didn't know was that while they were talking, in the office of Chief Superintendent Leung Man-fung of the Criminal Intelligence Bureau of the Hong Kong Island Police Force.
"Jianming, such a big thing happened in the police force today, are you sure you want to launch Operation New World tonight?"
Liang Wenfeng looked at Liu Jianming in front of him with a somewhat solemn expression.
Today, the conflicts within the police force are mainly occurring in frontline departments, while semi-support departments like the Criminal Intelligence Bureau are less affected.
“Inspector Leung, precisely because no one expected it, tonight is the best time to begin Operation New World.”
Liu Jianming's eyes were full of determination.
Just an hour later, Liu Jianming, like Liang Wenfeng, was filled with doubt, but Ahua persuaded him with the same explanation.
“Jianming, you need to think this through. Operation Crouching Tiger is the culmination of your efforts and the hard work of our police force over the past six months. If the rash start of Operation New World leads to the failure of Operation Crouching Tiger, the consequences will be beyond your ability to bear. I might even have to take my clothes off with you.”
Liang Wenfeng looked at Liu Jianming and said slowly.
"Uncle Liang, believe me, tonight is definitely the best time."
Faced with Liang Wenfeng's 'dissuasion', Liu Jianming said with a firm expression.
Upon hearing the address "Uncle Liang," Liang Wenfeng's expression changed slightly. He looked up at Liu Jianming and stared at him for a long time before finally speaking: "Jianming, I trust you. I will immediately report to Chief Zhuo Jingquan on tonight's operation, and you will be in full command."
"Thank you, Inspector Leung."
Liu Jianming responded loudly.
What Liang Wenfeng didn't know, Zhuo Jingquan knew about the plan even earlier than him. In other words, Li Junquan wanted it, whether through legitimate or illegitimate means!
[176] Tonight, Li Jun is the first Chinese person on Hong Kong Island.
That evening at 8 pm, Tsim Sha Tsui, Mengzhi Club.
Unlike the quiet opening of Mengzhi Club, tonight Mengzhi Club is not only packed with people, but also bustling with activity.
At the entrance of the Mengzhi Club, luxury cars kept stopping, and then men in suits and ties escorted women dressed in evening gowns into the club.
Hong Kong Island is a city where black and white have no boundaries.
In this city, there are no secrets between the underworld and the legitimate world, and between the legitimate world and the underworld.
That's why almost everyone in the real upper echelons of Hong Kong knows that Li Jun played a significant role in today's Hong Kong Island march.
Based on this, anyone who isn't a fool can deduce that Li Jun is closely related to the dramatic changes in the Hong Kong Island Police Force today.
Although it is unknown what role Li Jun played in this, his participation speaks volumes about his abilities, demonstrating that he has the capacity to compete with foreigners.
With He Dong, Lei Yingdong, Bao Yugang and others making high-profile announcements that they would attend Li Jun's dinner party, all these shrewd Hong Kong high-ranking officials, except for those who were obsessed with foreign things and had no choice, all came to the Mengzhi Club.
It's not that everyone is like Xu Huayan, wanting to gain benefits; at least it's never wrong to make a good relationship with Li Jun.
"Wow, Sister Zhen, tonight's event is almost as grand as the Governor's banquet. Holy crap, He Dong actually came in person."
Not far from the Mengzhi Club, a van was parked. Fatty Gu was operating a camera while shouting at Le Huizhen.
"Damn it, Fatty Gu, others may not know Mr. Li's abilities, but don't you? It's perfectly normal for He Dong to come to see Mr. Li in person, isn't it? '680,' do you need to make such a fuss?"
Le Huizhen looked at Fatty Gu with disdain and said indifferently.
"Hey, Sister Zhen, when did you become so respectful to Li Jun, even calling him Mr. Li?"
Fatty Gu immediately noticed the key point in Yue Huizhen's words.
Upon hearing Fatty Gu's words, Le Huizhen's pretty face flushed slightly, and she quickly defended herself, saying, "Tch, Li Jun is the son-in-law of our TV station boss, and the boss only has one daughter. Do you know what that means?"
"represents what?"
Fatty Gu asked instinctively.
"Li Jun represents the future boss of the TV station. What's wrong with me calling him Mr. Li?"
"I have a clear conscience," said Lok Wai-ching.
She would never tell Fatty Gu that ever since she saw Li Jun calm and collected amidst the hail of bullets at the entrance of the Hong Kong Island Regional Headquarters building, she had become a loyal fan of Li Jun.
"Oh!"
Fatty Gu felt something was off, but when he saw Le Huizhen's murderous gaze, he instantly understood.
"Wow, Sister Zhen, Lei Yingdong and Bao Yugang have also come in person."