Chapter 394: Ji Xuan is Poisoned

"Leader, Gongben is dead. The murder weapon was... a dinner fork."

The report from his subordinate came through the earpiece. As Yamamoto Tomoya listened, he stared blankly at the young man before him.

Chen Che was all smiles, as if what had just happened hadn't occurred at all, and as if he had only performed the most trivial of tasks.

Taking a life while laughing and chatting... Yamamoto Tomoya's expression was complex. He suddenly felt a sense of regret; he really should have treated this young man seriously from the start. If not for his own contempt, things would not have developed to this point.

The aptitude this young man had displayed was more than enough to make the entire Shadow sit up and take notice.

Yamamoto Tomoya suppressed the shock and anger in his heart and laughed, "Many thanks to Special Commissioner Chen for helping me clean out the pests within the organization... You really are my lucky star. If you hadn't come, I wouldn't have known there were so many pieces of rat shit in the organization."

Chen Che narrowed his eyes, sized up Yamamoto Tomoya, and smiled, "Leader Yamamoto is a big shot."

"The Special Commissioner is too kind. If we're talking about big shots, that would be you," Yamamoto Tomoya replied.

Chen Che looked at Yamamoto Tomoya for a while longer, then smiled, "Alright, let's leave this matter at that. I still have something I need to trouble Leader Yamamoto with."

"Special Commissioner, just say the word. I will certainly comply."

"I want to see Lin Qingye."

Yamamoto Tomoya did not hesitate in the slightest and agreed immediately, "No problem, I will arrange it right away."

"Then I will have to trouble you, Leader Yamamoto."

Chen Che added, "Oh, right. I believe the conclusion that President Lin is a spy is too hasty, so please have Leader Yamamoto reinvestigate, especially that Takiji Group. Even if one is acting, one should play the full part, shouldn't one?"

Yamamoto Tomoya offered a forced smile, "The Special Commissioner is right."

"That is all. Please arrange the meeting with President Lin as soon as possible, Leader Yamamoto."

Chen Che did not linger and stood up to leave. Ji Xuan followed closely behind.

Yamamoto Tomoya nodded and bowed, only raising his head once Chen Che had disappeared from the doorway.

"You insidious, cunning little bastard, I will definitely kill you!"

………

Accompanied by Ji Xuan, Chen Che returned to his room. After walking through the door, Chen Che turned to Ji Xuan and said, "Assistant Ji, you've worked hard tonight too. Get some rest early."

Ji Xuan stared at Chen Che and asked, "Special Commissioner, did you really just return that coffee cup to them like that?"

Chen Che smiled, "We are in Dongying. Even if we kept it in our hands, it would be useless."

"But without evidence, will they cooperate honestly from now on?"

"After tonight, I believe that at least on the surface, they won't dare to be negligent again."

Ji Xuan nodded and asked again, "Then, when you go to see President Lin tomorrow, is there anything you need me to do?"

Chen Che thought for a moment, "Help me collect information on the Takiji Group. Also, see if you can arrange a meeting with the Branch Manager of the Takiji Group, especially the person who met with President Lin to discuss business that day."

"Are you planning to investigate the Takiji Group?"

"Of course. Relying on this bunch of bastards is impossible; in the end, one has to rely on oneself."

Chen Che smiled and said, "Alright, go get some rest. There's still plenty to be busy with tomorrow."

Just as Chen Che was about to close the door, he suddenly froze.

Not only had Ji Xuan not left, but she was standing where she was, staring at Chen Che without blinking.

Wisps of heat were rising from her body. Fine beads of sweat had seeped out on her fair forehead and the tip of her nose, and her face had turned an alluring shade of pink.

"You..."

Chen Che suddenly realized. Earlier, Ji Xuan had tasted the food for him and had also drunk that cup of coffee. Although she had only taken a small sip and the drug had taken effect slowly, it was finally working now.

"Special Commissioner, I'm so hot!"

Ji Xuan's eyes were unfocused, and she suddenly lunged at him.

Chen Che hurriedly caught her and kicked the door shut with a bang.

"Wait a moment, I'll detoxify you right now..."

Chen Che let go of Ji Xuan and reached into his chest to retrieve the Ghost Gate Needle, but Ji Xuan lunged at him again at that moment.

"Hey... hey!! Hey!!!"

Ji Xuan buried her head in Chen Che's chest, her body limp. Chen Che dragged her so she wouldn't fall to the floor, but he was forced to keep backing up.

He tripped over his own feet and fell backward onto the bed, with Ji Xuan landing directly on top of him.

"Special Commissioner, you..."

Ji Xuan lifted her head and cupped Chen Che's face in her hands. Her bright, watery eyes were clouded and hazy, "Special Commissioner, how come you look so good... hehe..."

"I thank you for that... let me get my hand out..."

Chen Che's hand was stuck in his chest trying to retrieve the Ghost Gate Needle, but it was pinned down by Ji Xuan, leaving his hands unable to move, "Get up first... I'll help you detoxify..."

Ji Xuan seemed not to hear him. More and more heat radiated from her body, her face grew redder and redder, and her eyes looked just like someone who was drunk.

She continued to cup Chen Che's face with both hands, looking left and right, and giggled, "Special Commissioner, you really... you really are too amazing! You taught those little Japs to be so obedient! You don't know, when Yamamoto Tomoya brought people to arrest President Lin, his arrogant attitude made me want to bite him to death! But today? When he was facing you, wasn't he as obedient and docile as a pug!"

"Hehehe, Special Commissioner, why are you so amazing! Young and promising, and handsome too. If I were a woman, I'd want to marry you... Oh right, I think I am a woman..."

Ji Xuan suddenly slapped Chen Che on the face, straightened her waist, and sat on him in a 'duck sit' position, "I've decided! From now on, I am your woman! I'm marrying you!"

Having said that, Ji Xuan slumped back onto Chen Che, looking dazed as if she had fallen asleep.

Chen Che didn't know whether to laugh or cry, thinking: The side effects of this drug are more interesting than alcohol. Maybe I should get some from Yamamoto Tomoya and study what the ingredients are...

Shaking his head, Chen Che carefully shifted his body to move Ji Xuan off of him.

Perhaps his movement was too large, or perhaps Ji Xuan hadn't fallen asleep at all, but she sat up with a jerk and looked down at Chen Che, her face full of confusion, "Special Commissioner, why are you here?"

"......... I'm drunk," Chen Che said.

"Oh, then..." Ji Xuan looked around, her gaze still drifting aimlessly, "I think I'm drunk too..."

After saying that, Ji Xuan slumped down, then suddenly sat up again, her face full of determination, "I remember now! Special Commissioner, we're married! This is our wedding night!"

"Uh..."

Chen Che couldn't help but laugh, "You clearly don't remember anything."

Ji Xuan looked at Chen Che and asked, "Special Commissioner, do you want to do it?"

"......... You had better get down first."

"Special Commissioner, do you like being on top?"

"......... You've had too much to drink."

"I haven't had too much, I'm very sober!"

"Then get off me and sit properly on the bed."

Ji Xuan finally obeyed, rolling off Chen Che's body in one motion, then suddenly straightened her waist and sat properly on the bed: "I can do it very well!"

Chen Che let out a sigh of relief, quickly stood up, and took out the Ghost Gate Needle from his bosom: "Fine, fine, fine, you're the best, you do it the best."

Ji Xuan's gaze followed Chen Che, and seeing him take out the Silver Needle, a flash of fear crossed her eyes as she said timidly, "Special Commissioner, it's my first time... can we not play something so stimulating first... can we talk about it later?"

"Stimulating your sister!"

Chen Che really couldn't hold it back, "I said it's to detoxify, detoxify! Detoxify!"

Ji Xuan's little face looked aggrieved, and she muttered softly: "My sister is also a first-timer..."

Her muddled little head suddenly had a flash of inspiration, and she said with an anxious face: "Special Commissioner, have you been poisoned? Do you need my sister to detoxify you? I'll call her over right now..."

"Call your uncle!"

Chen Che covered her mouth with one hand, and the Ghost Gate Needle pierced into the Baihui point from above.

In an instant, Ji Xuan's body gave a violent shudder, the heat radiating from her body gradually weakened, and finally stopped steaming.

Her eyes also regained clarity, and her complexion returned to normal, though the effects produced by the drug had not completely diminished.

Ji Xuan's body became softer and more tired, until finally, she no longer had the slightest bit of strength to hold up her heavy eyelids, and she fell asleep.