Chapter 156: Now a Father?

The weather is fine today, and while the plane flies in the sky, one can see the dazzling sunlight in the distance.

After Xu Yuexin got off the plane, his first move wasn't to pity Mei Naizi, but to contact Aunt Shen's classmate.

Aunt Shen's old classmate is named Cheng Li Yan, 32 this year, and is a partner at a large law firm in Tokyo.

Based on the address provided by Aunt Shen, Xu Yuexin arrived at the bustling Yin Zuo district of Tokyo and entered the front of an office building whose façade is very modern.

There is an access control at the building's entrance; Xu Yuexin spoke a few sentences in English with the security guard, asking him to notify him.

In an international metropolis like Tokyo, especially in a high‑end office building, even the guard can speak some simple English to communicate with foreign visitors.

The guard nodded, made a phone call, got permission, and swiped the access for Xu Yuexin, then opened the elevator and pressed the 81st floor.

Xu Yuexin rode the elevator upward until it finally stopped.

After stepping out, he followed the signs toward the partner's office deep inside the firm.

The signs have both Japanese and English, but even if there were no English this time, it wouldn't matter.

Nowadays Japanese doesn't use that many katakana fragments; reading the kanji together usually conveys the meaning.

The hallway of the office building is filled with the scent of incense; Xu Yuexin walks on the soft carpet deeper inside, finally stopping in front of an office with a large oak door.

Co-Manager Office

The nameplate bears a few bold characters, which translate to "Partner Office".

The door is ajar, and Xu Yuexin cautiously knocks on it.

"May I ask if anyone's here? I was introduced by Aunt Shen."

"Oh? It's Xiao Xu, come in quickly."

A cheerful voice comes from inside, followed by the click of high‑heel steps.

Xu Yuexin pushes the door open and sees a woman in a business suit and black tights, her appearance strikingly beautiful and her demeanor efficient, walking toward the doorway.

Seeing the tall and handsome Xu Yuexin, the woman's eyes lit up.

"Hello Xiao Xu, you must be exhausted from the long journey."

"Would you like tea, cola, or coffee?"

The woman asks enthusiastically.

"Hello, plain water is fine for me."

Xu Yuexin follows the woman to the side of the reception sofa.

"Please sit, make yourself comfortable."

The woman pours a glass of water herself, hands it to Xu Yuexin and says, "Let me introduce myself: I'm Cheng Li Yan, a partner at this law firm."

"Ruru should have told you about my situation, right?"

"Yes, Aunt Shen told me."

"She asked me to find you after I came to Tokyo."

"Finding me is exactly what she wanted."

Cheng Li Yan sits beside Xu Yuexin, smiling, and says.

The two chat at length, and finally Cheng Li Yan offers that Xu should come to her if any trouble arises, saying that Shen Qingru's good friend is also her good friend.

This Aunt Cheng is quite enthusiastic, after all.

Xu Yuexin, while grateful, thinks to himself.

After the visit, Xu Yuexin leaves the office, and Cheng Li Yan watches him with interest from behind.

Kid, you really do look decent.

Cheng Li Yan lightly licks her plump red lips, lifts the corner of her mouth slightly, and says.

After saying goodbye to Cheng Li Yan, Xu Yuexin finds a public phone and dials the contact Mei Naizi left.

Soon, the call connects.

"Hello, who's speaking?"

Mei Naizi's voice comes through the receiver, but she speaks in Japanese.

"I'm already in Tokyo; meet me at Yin Zuo Station on the Ri Bi Yu Metro Line."

"Oh… is it Xu Jun? Alright."

"Beep, beep…"

The call ends quickly; Xu Yuexin puts down the handset, heads to the subway entrance, idly waits, and takes the opportunity to admire the street scenery.

Currently Japan's economy is at its most vigorous, with all kinds of industry and service sectors thriving, and the "Plaza Agreement" has not yet been signed, so that the later pathological boom has not appeared. The streets are lined with skyscrapers that pierce the clouds, Mercedes sedans cruising by, and fashion‑clad JKs and OLs…

Not to complain, it's actually quite nice.

Xu Yuexin thinks to himself.

A moment later, a coquettish, alluring voice snaps him out of his boredom.

"Xu Jun, long time no see."

Xu Yuexin turns around and sees Mei Naizi in a dress, a designer backpack slung over her shoulder, walking toward him.

Seeing the woman who once tried to manipulate him, Xu Yuexin can't help but feel a sarcastic urge.

"Your husband's corpse is not yet cold, yet you have the heart to dress so lavishly."

"Mrs. Watanabe and he really are deeply attached."

"Xu Jun, you're wrong; my husband isn't dead yet."

Mei Naizi laughs lightly, then lowers her voice, "Before I announced it, he was still alive."

"Heh, truly the most poisonous woman's heart."

Xu Yuexin purses his lips and says, "Come on, tell me, what's the situation?"

"Let's find a café and talk it over slowly."

Mei Naizi continued in a low voice, then looked at Xu Yuexin solemnly and sincerely, "Also, I'm pregnant."

I'm… going to be a father.

Xu Yuexin felt a stir in his heart.

"Oh…"

He deliberately averted his gaze, pretended to be indifferent and said, "Go to the café and discuss the matter."

"Hmm…"

Mei Naizi felt a pang of disappointment at the sight, but still nodded.

The two walked to a café across the street and booked a private room.

"Tell me the situation."

After the coffee and all the desserts were served, Xu Yuexin went straight, saying.

"The situation is acceptable; the people of the Watanabe family have grown suspicious that he hasn't been reachable for several days, but they haven't said anything."

"The Recording Disc is still kept in Watanabe's office, its location unchanged."

"What about those Bodyguards?"

"I gave each of them 100 million yen, then dismissed them on the grounds that they collectively stole household property."

"Dismissed? Hmm, you did well."

Xu Yuexin nodded in approval and said, "We'll go retrieve the Recording Disc tonight, okay?"

Since they've been framed with the thief charge, no one will trust those Bodyguards again.

And having received a 100‑million‑yen hush‑money, they will be satisfied and no longer care about anything.

At current Japanese prices, 100 million yen is enough for them to live as wealthy men for a lifetime.

As for Mei Naizi's statement at the time about retaining them, it was merely for the sake of stabilizing the situation.

Still, it's Confucius' saying: "One's words must be trustworthy, one's actions must be decisive," how utterly petty.

"I agree; even a day's further delay could cause a change of circumstances."

Mei Naizi frowned and said, "If members of the Watanabe Family start questioning his whereabouts, I can't afford even a few days."

"So the fifteen‑day plan was still too optimistic."

"Yes, tonight we must rely on strategy above all."

Xu Yuexin arranged, "Force is only the final line of defense."

Watanabe's office is certainly not in some remote wilderness, but in the bustling Dong Jing Shi Qu.

On the same floor, there may still be people working overtime.

A real fight might not be easily concealed.

"Hmm, I agree with Xu Jun's idea."

Mei Naizi nodded.

(End of Chapter)