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Upon hearing Mai Renhao's words, the "deadpan face" was copied onto Eugene's face.
After a moment of contemplation, Eugene looked at Mai Renhao and slowly said, "Director Mai, what do you think we should do now?"
“Governor, hundreds of people have died. This matter cannot be suppressed no matter what. There is an old Chinese saying, ‘Sacrifice the pawn to save the king.’ I wonder if the Governor is aware of this?”
Mai Renhao's face was equally gloomy as he spoke coldly.
"what do you mean?"
Eugene understood Mai Renhao's meaning.
“As long as MI6 doesn’t expose it, then this is an assassination plotted against Li Jun by his enemies, and our Hong Kong government can still steer public opinion toward Li Jun.”
Mai Renhao slowly began to speak.
"..."
After hearing Mai Renhao's words, Eugene pondered for a few seconds and then immediately made a decision. He picked up the receiver of the phone on the table and dialed a number.
"Sows, it's me, Eugene."
As soon as the call connected, Eugene spoke immediately.
“Eugene, I know what you’re trying to say. Those who attacked Li Jun were all his enemies. Our MI6 had no knowledge of this.”
On the other end of the phone, Sowers spoke slowly.
"So, you had everything planned out all along. I'm relieved."
Eugene breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing Sowers's words.
"Don't worry, Eugene, I'll make sure my men keep this a secret forever."
"Sowers said quietly."
"okay, I get it."
Upon hearing Sowers's words, Eugene's expression hardened. He then slowly put down the microphone, looked at Mai Renhao, who had a concerned expression, and said slowly, "Director Mai, MI6 has arranged everything."
'Hu~'
Hearing Eugene's words, Mai Renhao breathed a sigh of relief, just as he was about to speak.
"Bang, bang, bang~"
There was a knock on the door.
Then, before Eugene could speak, Damon pushed open the door and said urgently, "...Governor, Asia Television is broadcasting the gunfight in front of the Hong Kong Island Regional Headquarters building."
"what?"
Upon hearing Damon's words, Eugene and Mai Renhao's previously relaxed expressions instantly tensed up again. They exchanged a glance, instantly understanding each other's thoughts: 'Li Jun's counterattack is here!'
"Director Mai, please arrange for the police force to hold a press conference immediately to divert public attention."
"Diamond, contact the Chief Executive immediately and let the media in Hong Kong know that news reporting requires evidence and cannot be based on wild speculation!"
Eugene immediately issued two orders.
"Yes, Mr. Governor!"
Knowing the situation was urgent, Mai Renhao and Damon didn't hesitate for a moment; one turned and left immediately, and the other got up and left.
"Hey!"
After Mai Renhao and Damon left, Eugene leaned heavily against his seat, slowly closed his eyes, and sighed deeply.
He never expected that he would be repeatedly humiliated by a Chinese man from Hong Kong.
What Eugene didn't expect was that before Mak Yan-ho could arrange for the police to notify the major media outlets on Hong Kong Island to hold a press conference, Lee Chun notified them in advance that he would hold a press conference at 5 p.m. sharp to announce the truth he had found to all the citizens of Hong Kong Island and to seek justice for the more than 200 innocent citizens who had died.
This is also the first time in Hong Kong's history that a gangster has held a press conference.
Upon receiving the news that Li Jun was going to hold a press conference, major media outlets in Hong Kong Island were all gearing up. They knew that Li Jun would definitely drop some bombshells at this press conference, which made them quite impatient.
When Li Jun released this news, some people were happy, while others were naturally saddened.
Upon hearing the news, Governor Eugene, Chief Executive Shek Cong, and Commissioner of Police Mak Yan-ho gathered at Eugene's office.
Besides the three of them, Sawers, the head of MI6, was also present.
"Gentlemen, Director Sowers told me that none of the men MI6 sent to assassinate Li Jun have returned, and their bodies haven't been found at the scene. That bastard Li Jun is going to hold a press conference at 5 o'clock. What do you guys think we should do now?"
At this moment, Governor Eugene's face was extremely grim.
“Eugene, based on my experience, I advise you to take Li Jun into custody immediately and absolutely not let him hold this press conference!”
Sowers immediately offered his advice.
"Director Saworth, things aren't as simple as you think. The whole of Hong Kong already knows that Li Jun is going to hold a press conference. If we take action to detain Li Jun at this time, wouldn't that be an admission of guilt?"
Shi Kang immediately retorted.
“It’s better to admit it without being asked than for Li Jun to release bombshells. I support Director Sowers’ opinion.”
As heads of the same violent organizations, Mai Renhao and Sowers clearly share a more compatible thought process.
After listening to what the group had to say, Eugene pondered for a moment, then looked at Sowers and asked, "Director Sowers, if—and I mean if—the agents you sent out were indeed captured by Li Jun's men, could they keep it a secret?"
“Eugene, all I can tell you is that my agents have undergone rigorous training, and under normal circumstances, their willpower is sufficient to protect all the secrets they are required to keep.”
At this point, Sowers paused slightly, then looked at Eugene and said slowly, "But Eugene, human will has its limits. Once those limits are exceeded, no one can guarantee that they can still keep the secret."
"Chief Mai, arrest Li Jun immediately, and the police force will hold a press conference at the same time!"
Upon hearing Sowers's words, Eugene did not hesitate for a moment and spoke directly to Mai Renhao.
Without saying a word, Mai Renhao picked up the mobile phone next to him and was about to dial a number.
"Governor, Li Jun just announced to the media across Hong Kong Island that because the attack against him is related to our Hong Kong British government, he is not safe on Hong Kong Island. Therefore, he has gone to Macau, and the press conference will also be held there..."
At that moment, Damon pushed open the office door and spoke urgently to Eugene.
"..."
As Damon finished speaking, the expressions on Eugene, Sowers, Shi Kang, and Mai Renhao's faces instantly froze, and they were stunned on the spot...
[139] Talk? Talk to your mother! Listen carefully, this is not a threat, but a notification.
Inside the office of Governor Eugene of Hong Kong, at the Governor's residence. (3)
After a brief moment of shock, Eugene, Sowers, Shi Kang, and Mai Renhao all looked extremely grim.
"How could that bastard Li Jun be so fast!"
Realizing what was happening, Mai Renhao wore a grimace and muttered a curse under his breath.
"If Li Jun goes to Haojiang, then we're in trouble."
"Sowers said quietly."
"Everyone, there's no need to think so badly. Maybe Li Jun is just bluffing to force us to make the first move against him..."
At this point, Shi Kang himself couldn't continue speaking; he didn't even believe what he was saying.
Having fought Li Jun so many times, Shi Kang knew very well how terrifying this young Chinese man was.
At that moment, everyone in the room turned their gaze to Governor Eugene, to this nearly 70-year-old man, awaiting his final decision as the first man of Hong Kong.
Eugene's old face turned ashen. After a moment of contemplation, he picked up the phone and dialed a number.
"Dr. Luo Bao, it's me, Eugene."
After the call connected, Eugene spoke first.
Upon hearing Eugene's words, Sowers, Shi Kang, and Mai Renhao all understood what Eugene was about to say.
Since the Gate Incident in the 1950s, the power of the former Governor of Haojiang was gradually eroded by He Xian. Until 15 years ago, when the previous Governor of Haojiang, Shi Botai, retired, the Governor of Haojiang no longer sent a governor to Haojiang.
Meanwhile, the top government official in Haojiang changed from the Governor of Haojiang to Luo Bao, the Director of the Haojiang Economic Bureau.
Although Luo Bao, this foreigner, was granted a title by the Portuguese royal family, he preferred to be called Dr. Luo Bao rather than Sir Luo Bao.
“Dr. Luo Bao, we have a citizen on Hong Kong Island named Li Jun. I hope that your authorities in Macau will temporarily allow him to enter the country and then deport him back to Hong Kong Island.”
Eugene began to speak slowly.
It was extremely embarrassing for the Governor of Hong Kong to say such a thing himself. Even though Eugene was thick-skinned enough, he still blushed.
But Eugene had no choice. As long as the authorities in Macau could repatriate Li Jun, the initiative would return to the Hong Kong British government.
Eugene originally thought that since the Governor of Hong Kong had spoken up personally, Lawrence would at least give him face, but he never expected this.
“I’m sorry, Mr. Eugene, your request conflicts with the principles and ideals of our Macau government, and I cannot agree to it.”
On the other end of the phone, Luo Bao spoke slowly.
“Dr. Luo Bao, I have no intention of offending the principles of your Macau government, but this matter is very important to our Hong Kong British government. If the Macau government is willing to lend a hand this time, the Hong Kong British government and I will always remember Dr. Luo Bao and the help from the Macau government.”
Eugene's expression changed slightly after hearing Luo Bao's words, but he was still unwilling to give up and tried again.
“I’m sorry, Mr. Eugene, but I cannot go against the principles of the Macau government.”
After saying this, Luo Bao hung up the phone. Then, he looked at Huang San standing next to him and asked with curiosity, "Mr. Huang, what is the relationship between Li Jun and Mr. He? Do you need to make this trip in person?"
In the 50s, Luo Bao and He Xian joined forces to sideline the Governor of Macau. However, in the struggle that followed for the next twenty years, Luo Bao himself was no match for He Xian and eventually became He Xin's puppet.