Quinnell Chapter 45 The Commissioner of Police surveyed Inspector Lau Ming Lan through his thick spectacles and commented, "You should have asked my permission." Inspector Lau looked back through his own thick spectacles and answered, "You would not have given me permission." The Commissioner's voice remained stern. "I should bring you up before the disciplinary board." Inspector Lau shrugged. "Do so. For the last ten years, I've worked in what we now call the Anti-Organised Crime Department, but which we all know by its previous name, the Anti-Triad Department. We all know what they are and who they are, but we can do nothing. I have wasted ten years of my life. A few weeks ago, my boss was murdered by the 14K. I know who was responsible... and so do you... but we are powerless to do a thing about it. Tommy Mo walks around with impunity and laughs at us. We pick up small fries from the 14K, but you and I both know we have no chance of getting the top men. It's an insult to my work and to Colin Chapman's work and to every single man who works in our department." The Commissioner looked down at the one-page report in front of him and said, "So why did you give me this?" Inspector Lau carefully considered his answer and then replied, "I belong to a disciplined force.
