Nie Zhao never expected that a single conversation with his wife would lead to the current situation.
However, as far as he knew, Zhang Ziqiang wouldn't dare set foot on The Peak. It was true that Zhang certainly had the backing and support of Westerners, but the Governor at the time was a staunch proponent of the handover. Despite much opposition and clandestine maneuvers by others, the Governor had consistently cooperated with the Mainland, aiming for a smooth transition. For Zhang Ziqiang to dare come to The Peak would be a direct provocation of the Governor's authority, and the Government House would never let that slide. Then again, Zhang Ziqiang was like a brick—tossed wherever he was needed. Besides, perhaps he was deranged enough to actually show up on The Peak. Unlike Nie Zhao, others didn't have such a formidable security team, so fear was inevitable.
In Hong Kong, there was still no awareness about banning smoking, and with some of the older generation unable to resist their cigars, a single glance from Nie Zhao was all it took for Chen Rou to rise and take their little one, who had fallen fast asleep amidst the chatter of the elders, out of the private room.
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