He was hoping that the matter would never be known by the public, thus ensuring his uneventful requirement, however it got exposed by the media just now, forcing him to resign. He's penny-wise, but pound-foolish.
佢諗住隱瞞問題就唔會有人知，可以䟴䟴腳等退休，點知件事俾傳媒踢爆，宜家要引咎辭職，真係贏咗粒糖，輸咗間廠呀。