Hong Kong News: Police Talker

Chapter 1220 Philip's Downfall

After Luo Deyong spoke, the trial entered a heated phase. Although Jin Yuanshan was not as famous as Jian Aowei, his professional knowledge and abilities were not much different.

In addition, he possesses a strong inner strength, and no matter how disadvantageous the situation, he remains calm and composed, appearing confident and composed. His words inspire a sense of trust in others.

This allowed him to withstand Jane Austen's attacks even when facing a disadvantage, and shift all the blame onto Philip's butler.

Seeing this situation, Watson was not in a hurry. Instead, he used his trump card, having Lawrence and the others become witnesses to identify Philip.

When Lawrence and the others spoke, Jin Yuanshan's expression changed completely. There were too many people making accusations, and they were all retired leaders from the Three Divisions and Thirteen Bureaus, making their words even more convincing.

Li Yonglian and Yang Tieli, who were sitting in the audience, fell silent as they watched this scene. They had originally thought that Philip might have a chance to be acquitted, although the probability was low, it was still possible, after all, Jin Yuanshan was not an unknown person.

However, the accusations made by Lawrence and others completely changed the outcome of the trial.

In the end, the recording of Philip's participation in the meeting came out, becoming the last straw that broke the camel's back.

Even at this point, Philip maintained the demeanor of an English aristocrat, standing upright in the courtroom, his eyes fixed on Watson.

If it weren't for Watson, his son wouldn't have been sentenced to life imprisonment. If it weren't for Watson, the Z Foundation wouldn't have been thoroughly investigated. He had already planned to push Hu Zhiyong out as a scapegoat after detonating the Z Foundation and raising money.

Even if Hu Zhiyong fails, there's still Xu Huaijing; in any case, he won't be implicated.

Unexpectedly, with Watson's powerful influence, the Z Foundation was thoroughly investigated, all his efforts were in vain, and he himself was arrested.

Finally, under the judge's verdict, Philip was sentenced to life imprisonment, the same as his son, except that his son's sentence had been reduced to ten years due to good behavior and the invention of many things, while Philip himself remained in life imprisonment.

It was only because Hong Kong abolished the death penalty two years ago that Philip was able to escape the death penalty for his actions.

After seeing the verdict, Lai Wing-lim got up and left immediately, and Yeung Tit-lap quickly followed.

At this moment, Lai Wing-lim's expression was not good. Philip had fallen, but Fan Wai-lap was still there. Only by defeating Fan Wai-lap in the shortest possible time could he have a chance to become the next governor.

But dealing with Fan Weili wasn't so easy, so his expression turned rather grim.

After becoming the Secretary for Justice, he secretly sent people to investigate Fan Weili. As for not investigating Philip, it was because he dared not. The other party's power was much greater than his. If the other party found out, then he, the Secretary for Justice, would definitely not have an easy time.

Therefore, Lai Wing-lim focused his attention on Fan Wai-lap. Although the Financial Secretary held a high position and wielded great power, he did not have much influence himself. In fact, he had no influence at all. He put all his energy into his work and did not engage in any factionalism.

To be honest, at first Lai Wing-lim thought that Fan Wai-lap was hiding it so well that he hadn't noticed.

But after having people follow him for a long time, he finally realized that this was a saint!

He has no bad habits, and as the Director of the Finance Department, he actually lives in an apartment complex instead of a villa on Victoria Peak. Does he live up to his status?

He doesn't like women, drinking, or going to bars. He goes to bed at a fixed time every night and gets up at seven in the morning, even more regularly than the sun.

Lai Wing-lim originally wanted to send people to collect some evidence of Fan Wai-lap's crimes to use as leverage, but after sending people to follow him for half a year, they didn't get a single piece of leverage. It's outrageous!

It was from that moment that Lai Wing-lim realized that Fan Wai-lap himself had no power; at most, he only had some friends.

No, the police force is also part of Fan Weili's influence. Although the connection between them is not close, both sides are involved in every major incident.

The two parties are more like collaborators than superiors and subordinates.

They wouldn't dare to play any underhanded tricks on Fan Weili, since the police are the ones who can do those things more easily. If the police retaliate in kind, then it will be Lai Wing-lim who suffers.

At this moment, Lai Wing-lim was racking his brains trying to figure out how to deal with Fan Wai-lap, and his brows furrowed.

Seeing this, Yang Tieli assumed that Philip was in a bad mood because of his conviction, and immediately comforted him, "Director, although Philip has completely collapsed and no longer poses any threat to Fan Weili and others, Philip's wife is still alive."

"If we can give his wife some support, she will probably be willing to cause Fan Weili and his family some minor trouble."

Li Yonglian's eyes lit up: "Good idea. Then I'll leave this to you. I'll wait for your good news." With that, he patted Yang Tieli on the shoulder and then turned and left.

Yang Tieli stood frozen in place, inwardly cursing, "Damn it, I kindly gave you advice, and you actually want me to do something so dangerous."

Yes, in his view, this matter was extremely dangerous. If Fan Weili found out, then his future days would be very difficult.

Not to mention that Fan Weili also has many friends, all of whom are prominent figures in Hong Kong.

Although Fan Weili doesn't like socializing, his status as a "God of Wealth" coupled with his serious and earnest personality has still earned him some friends.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to become the Financial Secretary.

After the verdict was announced, Fan Weili and others left the courtroom, but strangely, they did not see Li Yonglian and others.

Jian Aowei looked around, intending to talk to his junior brother, but he didn't find anyone.

“Strange, Lai Wing-lim wasn’t here before, so why is he gone now?”

Upon hearing this, Watson smiled and said, "Don't bother looking. Director Li left with his men during the sentencing. He must have had something important to attend to!"

Despite saying that, Watson understood perfectly why Lai Wing-lim wanted to leave. He was simply feeling restless and didn't want to stay any longer. He was also worried about being lectured by his senior, Kan O-wai. So, he left as soon as the sentencing began.

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