Chapter 0009: The older the ginger, the spicier it is

"Tony, how many years have you been following me?" The director turned his chair and walked out from behind the chestnut-colored desk

Tony, have you been feeling tired from work lately

The director stared at Lin Yue's face and said: "What is half of one hundred and one kilograms of gold? It could be over two hundred thousand US dollars!"

On the other hand, the director is also concerned that Huang Landeng may be bribed by those engaged in underground business in Chinatown, becoming a shield for criminals within the police department, after all, their ancestors came from the same place

The director returned to behind the desk, turning the chair to face the sunlight, half of his face buried in the light streaming in through the window

The director took out a cigarette, placed it at the corner of his mouth, and lit it: "I know you are quite dissatisfied with Mr. Yan and his kind, who plunder the resources belonging to the indigenous people. On one hand, this approach is profitable; on the other hand, it can also weaken the arrogance of Chinese merchants. By using the ill-gotten gains they acquire to save your own family, you should not feel any psychological burden."

He is very satisfied with Lin Yue's statement. To be honest, the most capable person in the police station is not Kuntai, nor is it Huang Landeng, but Tony

On the surface, Tony is Huang Landeng's assistant, but secretly he is a pawn under the surveillance of the bureau and the chief of the department.

Currently, the investigation of the Great Gold Heist is being handled by Huang Landeng's team. All you need to do is inform those individuals of the latest developments through this phone number, assisting them in finding the gold ahead of Huang Landeng. The director said with a smile, "Once the task is accomplished, I will give you half of the money."

"Director, how would you like me to proceed?" Lin Yue said as he looked at the card in front of him

Lin Yue shifted his gaze to the somewhat comical face of the director, whose purplish-red lips were accompanied by uneven teeth. The skin on his face appeared somewhat loose, with varying depths of pits on the surface, suggesting that it had not been well cared for during puberty, resulting in a reliance on one's own abilities to make a living in adulthood

This is the current state of the Chinatown police station

Lin Yue glanced around and noticed that the director's office was very clean. The cabinet contained neatly arranged folders, which held case files. In the corner, there was a Buddhist altar, and on the north wall, there were framed photographs of the director with senior leaders. The room lacked any trophies or certificates of honor, giving it a very understated appearance, which was different from the conference room, the officers' work hall, and the offices of Huang Landeng and He - Tu - Shukun Tai.

This morning, when I left my home, I received a call from a stranger. He told me that if I could provide information to assist them in finding the person who killed Song Pa, and help them retrieve their gold, I would receive half of it once the task was accomplished

Everyone has their own difficulties. For instance, my eldest son has not achieved much; he has been at the municipal management bureau for several years without any significant progress. To get promoted, he must spend a large sum of money to network. My younger son studies very hard; he will complete his undergraduate program at Chulalongkorn University this year and plans to pursue a master's degree in the United States next year, which also requires a substantial amount of money. I currently work at the police station, and life is manageable, but what about after retirement? What can that little pension do?

The area under the jurisdiction of the Chinatown police station has gathered a large number of Chinese individuals, who operate supermarkets, engage in gold trading, and manage nightclubs and KTVs in Bangkok. As their businesses grow larger and their wealth accumulates, their overall strength rises correspondingly, gradually becoming a group that cannot be overlooked

The director in "Detective Chinatown" appears to be a playful fool who enjoys riding a balance scooter, but in reality, he is darker than anyone else on hetushu.com

"Tony, over the years, I have considered myself to have treated you quite well..." As he spoke, he opened the drawer and pushed a card out from inside towards Lin Yue.

Having completely taken control of Tony's body and memories, Lin Yue became aware of a secret—the complexities of the Chinatown police station were far more intricate than portrayed in the movies

"Director, you called for me," Lin Yue said as he walked forward.

How has Huang Landeng been recently

"Wow! Jiang is indeed as formidable as ever." Lin Yue sincerely exclaimed in his heart

Lin Yue nodded and said, "I will definitely work twice as hard to find out the whereabouts of the gold as soon as possible"

It has been such a long time... the director sighed, walked over to lock the door, and said, "Thinking about it, I am getting old; in just over a year, I will be retiring."

The director took a deep drag from his cigarette and continued, "Being able to assist the thieves in locating the gold ahead of time will benefit both you and me. If things do not go as planned and the gold ultimately falls into Huang Landeng's hands, you can adapt to the situation and capture the thieves you contacted by phone, claiming that I sent you undercover to retrieve the gold while simultaneously apprehending both the thieves and the buyers. Afterward, whether Huang Landeng or Kun Taisheng is promoted to deputy director, the vacant sheriff position will be yours." If things do not go as planned and the gold ultimately falls into Huang Landeng's hands, you can adapt to the situation and capture the thieves you contacted by phone, claiming that I sent you undercover to retrieve the gold while simultaneously apprehending both the thieves and the buyers. Afterward, whether Huang Landeng or Kun Taisheng is promoted to deputy director, the vacant sheriff position will be yours.

Tony's mother fell seriously ill, and the money he earned from his job at the police station was all spent on medicine. This is reflected in the scene from the movie where he kidnaps the owner of the Shanghai Night, Ah Xiang. Many believe that he chose to take risks in order to pay for his mother's medical treatment, conspiring with Song Pa and others to steal a total of 101 kilograms of gold from four gold shops in Chinatown

There is a set of handwritten numbers on the card, which appears to be a telephone number

Lin Yue calculated: "It has been about eight or nine years."

In order to better engage with the Chinese community, the police department had to recruit a group of Chinese officers to handle special cases. Huang Landeng is a standout among this group—why was the Golden Heist case assigned to him? Because the owner, Mr. Yan, is a very influential Chinese individual. If the case were handed over to someone else, the big boss would be uneasy, the mayor would be troubled, and the chief would not be able to sleep soundly.

How is your mother's health? Has it improved recently

Lin Yue received Tony's memories and has a certain understanding of the situation in Chinatown. The lower-class Chinese primarily survive through hard work and skills, while businessmen like Mr. Yan engage in transactions involving power and money. Many Thais, including Tony himself, are particularly dissatisfied with this, believing that Chinese merchants bear an inescapable responsibility for the rampant corruption in Thai society.

From the perspective of the director, it is necessary for Huang Landeng to engage with wealthy and influential Chinese individuals, as well as to connect with the kind of loyal and brotherly figures like Kuntai who can penetrate the lives of grassroots Chinese communities. Only in this way can the Royal Police system maintain a stable and orderly operation in the Chinatown area

The director pointed to the chair in front of the desk and said: "Sit."

Very honest

Here, there are not only factions led by Kuntai and Huang Landeng, as well as neutral individuals who are merely getting by, but also the underlings placed around the two by the director, among whom Tony is the most capable one

It is quite exhausting, but I can still persevere

Still the same as before

"You have done well over the years, and I am very pleased." The director took a sip of coffee and said, "Mr. Yan's lost batch of gold is of great concern to the mayor; we must solve this case as soon as possible"

Lin Yue nodded slightly, offering no response, as he understood that the director's words carried deeper meaning

Lin Yue remained silent