met free Chapter 021 Screw it, I quit being a cop!
Chapter 021 Screw it, I quit being a cop!
When we returned to the tunnel, it was already dinnertime.
Inside the same soft-bedroom apartment on the 5th floor, Shark Boy had already ordered takeout and was waiting for Chen Piao for quite some time.
Upon seeing Chen Piao enter, Shark Boy immediately opened the plastic bags and placed the dishes on the table.
Because he had a guilty conscience, he couldn't help but start a conversation.
"Brother Piao, the big bosses at Wo Shing are really down-to-earth."
"Even the top boss personally drove you there. Back when we worked for the Ni family, getting to see those big shots was harder than climbing to heaven."
"It's not about reaching the heavens, it's just a different level!"
Chen Piao closed the door behind him and sat down on the sofa.
Shark Boy then handed a pair of chopsticks to Chen Piao, but Chen Piao did not take them. Instead, he took out a cigarette case, pulled out a Red Marlboro, and lit it.
hiss--
Exhaling a puff of smoke, Chen Piao looked at Shark Boy.
"Little Shark, how long have we known each other?"
This sudden question immediately made Shark Boy's heart tighten.
But he still forced a smile, thought for a moment, and answered.
"It's been two years and three months, I remember it very clearly. Back then, you were recruiting people in Tsim Sha Tsui, and more than a dozen thugs came."
The first thing you did when you met us was ask us if we dared to kill someone!
"You remember so clearly? Then tell me, have you been happy working for me for the past two years?"
Shark Boy had clearly realized something, and put down the chopsticks he had offered.
After a long pause, he finally spoke: "I'm happy. I have food, drink, and money to make. I've had my way with all the girls in Tsim Sha Tsui. How could I not be happy?"
"If you're happy, why sigh?"
Unable to resist glancing at Chen Piao, Shark Boy found his eyes sharp as knives, and in that instant, his heart sank.
His lips trembled, but Shark Boy ultimately didn't speak.
Chen Piao crossed his legs, but his tone became more serious than ever before.
"I remember when I first took you in, you told me you came from Chaguoling."
His family has been fishermen in Kwun Tong for generations, and he himself works at a department store cleaning fish.
Back then, everyone called you "Kill the Little Fish," but you said that nickname was awful, yet you insisted on explaining to others in a serious tone that you were Little Shark.
"Sharks...sharks are fierce, but if they come out into the world without a good reputation, they'll just become a laughing stock..."
"But do you know that to be a shark, you actually need to know how to swim?"
If I dragged you to the bottom of the sea right now, I'd really live up to your nickname!
thump--
Shark Boy's body went limp, and he slumped heavily against the sofa cushions.
He already knew that Chen Piao knew everything!
Chen Piao stared coldly at Shark Boy, then held out his left hand to Shark Boy, his palm open, revealing the black bug lying in his hand.
"Is this what you're looking for?"
The little shark was so nervous that it was almost impossible for it to breathe.
"Piao... Brother Piao, since you already know, I have nothing to explain."
We're all police officers, each with our own duties. I never intended to harm you...
"You never thought of harming me? Let me tell you, if you hadn't had the thought of taking this bugging device back this morning, I would have killed you right now!"
You little brat, what do you think I want to do? Huang Zhicheng is no fool!
He received a tip-off today and went to arrest the person immediately. Doesn't he know what that means?
I ask you, did he ever care about our lives?!
Shark Boy was speechless. He knew that once his undercover identity was exposed, there would be only one outcome: death.
Chen Piao tossed the bugging device onto the table and took a deep breath.
"I know what you're thinking right now. Come to think of it, you're only one year younger than me in Wong Chuk Hang. You have your reasons and aspirations, and I understand that."
However, there are many truths you can't see through. Let me ask you, do you know why Inspector Wong chose you and me to be undercover agents?
"Because...because we're smart enough?"
"Bullshit! If you were smart enough, would you let someone trick you into being an undercover agent for years?"
Let me tell you, it's because we are all alone, each of us without fathers or mothers!
We're not stupid, but we lack a sense of belonging and are easy to manipulate. In our subconscious, the police force is our home.
We are willing to give anything for this family!
But what was the result? The superiors were in their offices, enjoying the air conditioning and reading the newspaper, and they got promoted just by sitting there!
What about us? Even if we die in the line of duty, we won't receive any resettlement allowance!
Chen Piao's rapid-fire words left Shark Boy momentarily speechless.
But subconsciously, he still answered, "Some things just have to be done by someone..."
"Then why can't this person be Huang Zhicheng, but it has to be us?"
We've been through thick and thin these past few years, what have we gained? You're not so naive as to think you'll return with honors, a promotion, and a raise, are you?
After two years of undercover work, I'm sure you know what happens to undercover agents. Guarding the reservoir is your job now!
As Chen Piao spoke, he slammed his cigarette butt on the marble table, then grabbed Shark Boy by the collar, forcing him to look up at him.
"I had a very clear idea of what was going on long before the Ni family fell from power and my application to return to the team was rejected by Huang Zhicheng."
Continuing to work for him is a bottomless pit. If we have even the slightest bit of value left, he won't let us go back to being police officers.
Even if he were to let us rejoin the team someday, we'd be like dried-up dregs, our reputation in the police force completely ruined, let alone any future prospects!
With that, Chen Piao shoved Shark Boy hard onto the sofa.
"I'm telling you this because I truly consider you a brother, so now I'm telling you, people should be a little selfish!"
"The path of a cop is no longer viable. If you want to get ahead, your boss has plenty of ways to help you!"
Chen Piao had his own reasons for choosing to reveal Shark Boy's identity at this time.
Now, after all this fuss, besides these dozen or so underlings and a few hundred thousand in cash, he has nothing left.
To gain a foothold, they had to rely on the Wo Luen Shing brand and become the district leader of Tsim Sha Tsui.
At this point, he had to take advantage of Huang Zhicheng's influence in the police force to create one "trouble" after another that only he could solve, forcing Lin Huai Le to personally push himself into this position.
As for Shark Boy, who was a spy planted by Huang Zhicheng, removing him rashly would inevitably arouse Huang Zhicheng's suspicion.
If I don't remove him, I can't guarantee that I won't make any oversights and let him and Huang Zhicheng reveal some information that they shouldn't have, thus causing Huang Zhicheng to deviate from the path I set for him.
Therefore, after much thought, Chen Piao decided to speak frankly and tell the truth, to develop Shark Boy into a spy planted next to Huang Zhicheng!
At this moment, Shark Boy's chest was heaving violently.
Chen Piao did not continue to "persuade" him; he wanted to give Shark Boy some room to calm down.
Anyway, the path ahead has already been paved for him; whether he chooses to take it or not is no longer up to him.
After a fierce internal struggle, Shark Boy finally raised his head again.
"Brother Piao, can you really make something of yourself?"
"In half a month at most, when you can open a bottle of XO worth 18,000 yuan at Du Laozhi's nightclub without batting an eye, you'll know I wasn't lying!"
A long-lost smile appeared on Chen Piao's face, a smile that, for some reason, made Shark Boy feel a sense of peace.
In an instant, all the knots in his heart were untied.
After spending more than two years together, and with Shark Boy already knowing Chen Piao's identity, to be fair, he genuinely regarded Chen Piao as a senior brother and a big shot.
Rubbing his numb cheeks, Little Shark seemed to have made up his mind.
"Brother Piao, to tell you the truth, I'm an orphan, and I've been so happy these past two years thanks to your care. I've long considered you my only family in this world."
I took your words to heart. To hell with it. There are 30,000 police officers in Hong Kong. We won't miss a single one.
I'm quitting this job as a policeman. Now it's time to live for myself!
The atmosphere in the room immediately eased considerably. Chen Piao picked up the bugging device again and shoved it back into Shark Boy's hand.
"I can't just quit being a cop now. Put the battery in, have a good meal, and then do me a favor first!"
"It's all taken care of. From now on, we'll still be brothers who will go through thick and thin together."