Fiction: Group 4
Behind The Prosperity of the City
St. Mary's Canossian College, Yeung, Natalie - 16, Fiction: Group 4
n the quickly developing cities in the Pearl River Delta, huge buildings and skyscrapers stood, the lights
shining through the glass windows into the black and starless night. Now and then, planes and ships
loaded with cargos were seen. The traffic on the road was jammed, filled with the beeping sounds of
impatient vehicles. Prosperity engulfed the cities. But there was something else just around the corner.
There he was, in the narrow alley. Having half of his face covered in shadow, the giant eye bags could still
be easily seen. He was whispering to someone on the phone. Some minutes later, he ended the call and put
his phone securely into one of his pockets. He turned to leave…
But got his way blocked by two muscular men.
“Don’t think we don’t know what you’re up to, Inspector. Our boss will personally make sure that you
don’t have a very happy ending,” one of them spat in the inspector’s face, while the other took hold of the
inspector’s shirt and lifted him off the ground. There was no fear in the inspector’s eyes, as though he has
been waiting for them.
“Keep your nose out of other people’s business and you’ll be fine,” continues the other. “We can’t help it if
you choose to follow your late father’s footsteps.”
The inspector was thrown mercilessly to the ground and got beaten by the two men. He only used his arms
to shield his face, knowing that he could not take down two of them at once. Minutes passed felt like hours.
Finally, the two men left with a cold laugh, “This is only the appetizer.”
The inspector struggled to his feet. His muscles covered in bruises were screaming in agony. Well, at least
none of my bones were broken, he thought ironically. Compared to my father, this was really nothing. His
heart stung a bit at the thought of his father. His father was such a respected and noble police. Unafraid of
pretty much everything, he dug deep into the case of the billionaire Mr. Huang. He was certain that some
illegal trading has been going on for some time. After months of secret investigation, he had got the most
important evidence to Huang’s wrongdoings.
Then, he disappeared. No note, no nothing, he was gone. It was clear that the henchmen of Huang hunt
him down to prevent him from spilling their secrets to the world and tarnishing Huang’s reputation. The
inspector was overwhelmed. How could someone want money and fame so badly that he must kill those
who point out that he is wrong? Is there nothing he valued except these two things? After performing so
many good deeds like donation in front of millions of audience on a television show, it turned out that these
are all done so as to cover up for that he did wrong. After getting buckets of money that he could not spend
all, it turned out he had sacrificed his conscience. After delivering condolence of kindness to the poor and
ill-fortunated, it turned out that he was putting people to their suffering and deaths. And still, why was he
still walking as a free man in society? Even influencing on others’ lives? He deserved to be punished for all
his acts, but where was justice? How could the world be so unfair? Therefore, the young inspector now was
determined to capture Huang, bring back justice and revenge for his father. He has been collecting evidence
of Huang’s illegal trading through spies working in Huang’s company for some time now. He has got
something, but not enough to charge him. Just one more, one more, and then Huang would be put in jail
for good. Thinking of the work he needed to do, the inspector walked back to his house slowly despite of
the pain.
A few months later, the bruises had finally gone and the inspector had discovered a new piece of evidence.
The man that he talked on his phone the night in the alley, was in fact one of his spies. The document
obtained clearly shown the illegal trading between Huang’s company and several overseas companies which
were also famous. This was such a huge discovery! All secret trading in the black market shall be revealed!
The inspector would bring glory to his father and uphold justice.
The inspector immediately called all reporters in the city for a press conference, prepared to reveal Huang’s
secrets to the world. But he was also aware of his dangerous position. “This is only the appetizer.” The
phrase was well remembered. What would be Huang’s next move if he knew he got all his information?
Death like his father ? The inspector copied all data into his computer and a USB, hoping that even if he
was unfortunate enough to die, Huang’s secret would still be revealed and he would not die in vain…
Seeing all reporters coming in the hall for the conference, the inspector held his speech in his hands, getting
ready to give out his findings. He walked on the platform to the stage…
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