Chapter 391: Meeting (Part 2)

Both sides held hostile and tough attitudes; for a moment, the atmosphere of the meeting, which hadn't even begun yet, dropped to freezing point.

"Xia person, I warn you, this is Japan, and your people are still being detained by us. I advise you to speak to me properly!"

Watanabe Takumi pressed both hands on the table, glaring at Chen Che with malicious eyes.

Chen Che gave a disdainful smile: "Since she is being held by you, do you dare to do anything to her? If you don't dare, then don't bark, otherwise it will only make me look down on you more."

Watanabe Takumi's mouth twitched, his expression turning ugly to the extreme: "Kid, do you really think I don't dare to touch you?"

Chen Che narrowed his eyes and scoffed: "You can try."

In an instant, the aura on both sides surged, True Qi swirling around their bodies, as if they would take action the next second.

Seeing this scene, Ji Xuan silently shifted half a step to the side.

She had read Chen Che's file: twenty-five years old, at the realm of an Innate Heavenly Master. This was a legendary existence, so even if they really started fighting, she was not at all worried about Chen Che's safety.

Instead, she was thinking about ensuring that once a fight broke out, she could control Izumaru Naomi at the first opportunity, so as not to cause trouble for Chen Che.

Izumaru Naomi naturally sensed Ji Xuan's movement keenly, and she immediately smiled to smooth things over: "Special Commissioner, please calm down, please calm down. We are all here with the greatest sincerity to resolve the problem, please do not misunderstand."

"Watanabe Takumi, Special Commissioner Chen is a special envoy from Xia. You were rude to the Special Commissioner today, and you should apologize to the Special Commissioner!"

Izumaru Naomi glared at Watanabe Takumi and shouted.

Watanabe Takumi understood the meaning in Izumaru Naomi's eyes and finally realized he had lost his composure.

Although he was very unconvinced, Chen Che was, after all, an Innate Heavenly Master; if they really fought, he would truly be no match.

Moreover, his goal was not to anger Chen Che. His real trump card hadn't been played yet, so he would endure it for now and see how arrogant he could be later!

Watanabe Takumi straightened his clothes and then revealed a smiling face: "Special Commissioner Chen, I apologize, I lost my composure. It is truly because I have been too busy with the matter of President Lin from your country recently. I was too eager to resolve it as soon as possible and offended a guest for a moment. I express my apologies to you, please forgive me."

As he spoke, Watanabe Takumi bowed deeply to Chen Che.

Izumaru Naomi immediately chimed in: "Special Commissioner Chen, our hospitality was inadequate today, but please rest assured, Mr. Watanabe can indeed represent Leader Yamamoto, and he will convey your wishes to Leader Yamamoto exactly as they are."

Chen Che watched the two people who changed their faces faster than flipping a book, knowing that this play hadn't even started yet, so he played along and sat down: "Alright, since that's the case, let's talk first."

"That's great!"

Izumaru Naomi's smile was kind, "Special Commissioner Chen, you have a broad mind; you will surely be one of the top figures in Xia in the future!"

Chen Che ignored Izumaru Naomi's flattery and looked at Watanabe Takumi: "Mr. Watanabe, sit down. It doesn't matter if I can't see President Lin for now; there are some things I need to clarify, and I believe Mr. Watanabe knows them."

Watanabe Takumi sat down and said: "Please go ahead."

Chen Che asked: "Your country says President Lin is a spy; I would like to know what the basis for this judgment is?"

Seeing that the meeting had finally entered the main topic, Izumaru Naomi rang the service bell on the dining table, and Followers walked into the private room one after another, serving various delicacies onto the table.

Ji Xuan sat beside Chen Che, meticulously checking every dish, and only after confirming there were no problems would she place them on Chen Che's plate.

"It is like this, Special Commissioner Chen."

Watanabe Takumi glanced at Izumaru Naomi calmly and replied: "The Qingyuan Group where President Lin is located has cooperated with major companies and groups in our country for many years, and among these local companies, some are involved in the research, development, and production of government military weapons. The Takiji Group is one of them."

"We investigated and found that the Qingyuan Group has had a long-term cooperation with the Takiji Group. Of course, most of the cooperation was perfect, and it was a win-win situation for both of us."

"But unfortunately, in a cooperation not long ago, the Qingyuan Group intended to purchase the latest weapons developed by our country. This weapon is top secret, and I am not in a position to disclose the specifics."

Chen Che asked: "Did you find anything?"

"We discovered the structural blueprints for this weapon in the goods traded between the Qingyuan Group and the Takiji Group."

Watanabe Takumi said with a regretful face: "... This top-secret weapon has been jointly developed by the Takiji Group and our government, and it was originally scheduled to be put into production next month."

"I didn't expect such a thing to happen, which forced our original production plan to be temporarily halted... Of course, I personally believe in President Lin's innocence, and I personally tend to think this is a misunderstanding."

"Structural blueprints..." Chen Che muttered softly.

At this time, Ji Xuan leaned into Chen Che's ear and whispered: "Special Commissioner, that cooperation was just a routine one. We purchased some waste steel and other raw materials from the Takiji Group, and that blueprint somehow got mixed in."

Chen Che nodded and said: "Since Mr. Watanabe thinks it's a misunderstanding, what are the results of your investigation? Have the people from the Takiji Group who were responsible for that transaction been questioned?"

"We launched an investigation at the first opportunity, but this matter involves too much and must be done step by step, which is why we kept President Lin in Japan to slowly cooperate with the investigation."

Watanabe Takumi said.

Ji Xuan added: "The people from the Takiji Group were only questioned once and then released; no one had their personal freedom restricted."

Chen Che smiled: "Such a big thing happened, our people were locked up, and your people were just called in for questioning and then released... Your country's style of doing things is truly admirable."

Watanabe Takumi naturally heard the sarcasm in Chen Che's words, smiled, and said nothing.

At this time, Izumaru Naomi personally carried a tray and placed a cup of coffee in front of Watanabe Takumi, Chen Che, and Ji Xuan respectively.

"This is something I ground myself. The three of you, please taste it first. There is still plenty of time, and things cannot be finished in one night."

Izumaru Naomi said with a gentle smile.

"That's right, let's talk slowly."

Watanabe Takumi was the first to pick up the coffee and take a sip, while at the same time exchanging glances with Izumaru Naomi calmly.

Seeing that Watanabe Takumi had finished drinking, Ji Xuan took a sip of her own, then handed the one she had tasted to Chen Che, while she took Chen Che's cup and placed it in front of herself.

Watanabe Takumi frowned and looked at Izumaru Naomi with some worry.

Izumaru Naomi, however, remained calm and composed throughout, her smile still as gentle as a warm breeze.

Seeing this, Watanabe Takumi felt relieved. Izumaru Naomi had always been meticulous in her work; she must have anticipated that Ji Xuan would taste the food for Chen Che, so both cups of coffee were likely spiked.

Chen Che picked up the coffee, first smelled it in front of his nose, and finally opened his mouth to take a sip.

Watching Chen Che finish drinking, Izumaru Naomi's smile became even brighter: "Special Commissioner Chen, how is it? How is the taste?"

Chen Che smiled: "Miss Izumaru's craftsmanship is naturally quite good."

"I'm glad you like it!" Izumaru Naomi said happily.

Watanabe Takumi also revealed a meaningful smile and said: "Miss Izumaru's craftsmanship has never failed."

Chen Che put down the cup, which still had half a cup of coffee left, and brought the topic back: "Mr. Watanabe, since you understand the ins and outs of the matter, I would like to know how you intend to investigate further?"

"How to investigate further? No need to investigate. The result is obvious: the chairman of the Qingyuan Group, Lin Qingye, is a spy who intended to steal our national secrets."

Watanabe Takumi changed his tone directly, and his voice was not as soft as before.

Chen Che narrowed his eyes: "Didn't you just say a moment ago that you were inclined to believe this was a misunderstanding?"

"Of course I want it to be a misunderstanding; after all, I don't want our country's secrets to leak out either, but the evidence and facts are laid out here, and it is not something I can change personally."

Watanabe Takumi spread his hands, looking like a rogue.

Chen Che sneered, crossed his arms, leaned back in his chair, and stared at Watanabe Takumi: "I really thought too highly of you people; when it comes to shamelessness, you have always been at the top of the list."

Watanabe Takumi let out a disdainful snort: "If Special Commissioner Chen is going to put it that way, then there is no need to continue this conversation."

"Fine, then let's not talk about this matter."

Chen Che shifted his gaze to the remaining half cup of coffee, "Then let's talk about this cup of coffee."

Swish!

Upon hearing this, the expressions of Watanabe Takumi and Izumaru Naomi changed simultaneously.

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