Chapter 105: Start Making Empty Promises

"When we meet next time, I'll give you a proper massage, I guarantee you'll be satisfied." Chen Yongren started making empty promises.

"Okay, if possible, I want to try the full-body massage that Chen Sang mentioned; the foot therapy was already so comfortable, if it's a full-body massage, I can't even imagine how comfortable it would be!"

Fujiwara Rina smiled somewhat shyly and said.

"No problem, it's a small matter." Chen Yongren picked up the watch he had just placed on the table, glanced at the time, and said: "Rina, it's about time; you should head back now."

Fujiwara Rina responded, tidied up simply, and then reluctantly bade farewell to Chen Yongren.

After seeing Fujiwara Rina off, Chen Yongren immediately disguised himself as he had done yesterday and headed to Blessing Come Road No. 6.

Chen Yongren rented a three-entry, three-exit residence here.

Upon entering the residence, Chen Yongren took out only a few crates of military equipment parts, then immediately stuffed the materials looted from the foreigner's warehouse into every room of the courtyard.

Moreover, it being a three-entry, three-exit large residence—formerly a merchant's home with an independent small warehouse—otherwise it would be difficult to accommodate everything.

After making preparations, Chen Yongren then went to the Splendid Endeavor Restaurant.

At this time, Fujiwara Rina also returned home with a glowing face, taking a hot shower while humming a little tune, reminiscing about the previous frenzy, unable to keep a faint smile from curling her lips.

After eating a long-awaited hearty meal, Fujiwara Rina's mood was unprecedentedly refreshed.

After finishing her bath, changing clothes, she came to the dining room to prepare for dinner.

"Rina, how did today's study go?" Seeing Rina in a good mood, Fujiwara Chikata casually asked.

As for her taking a bath as soon as she got home, since Fujiwara Rina herself had this habit, Fujiwara Chikata, that old devil, didn't think much of it.

"Yes, Mama." Fujiwara Yuuko looked pleadingly at Fujiwara Rina and said: "And Chen Sang's Japanese—your communication is okay, right?"

Fujiwara Yuuko beamed and said: "It's passable; although there were some jokes along the way, the lessons went smoothly overall."

Communication often adopts the simplest, most unadorned method, especially for in-depth communication, which doesn't require all that complexity.

"Chen Sang is really conscientious in teaching me; one-on-one instruction indeed feels much less stressful, and if I don't understand something, I can ask him anytime." Fujiwara Rina smiled and continued.

Upon hearing that, Fujiwara Yuuko ate her dinner absentmindedly, inwardly wishing time would pass faster so she could see Chen Yongren on the weekend.

"Yo." Fujiwara Chikata didn't think much of it and continued eating his dinner.

Having eaten and drunk his fill, Fujiwara Chikata proceeded as usual to his workplace.

Fujiwara Rina had already eaten her fill, so she naturally stopped thinking about pestering Fujiwara Chikata and also couldn't be bothered to prepare any herbal tonics to strengthen him.

Anyway, drinking it would be pointless; why waste time?

But then she recalled Chen Yongren's advice and immediately knocked on Fujiwara Chikata's office door.

Seeing Fujiwara Rina at the door, Fujiwara Chikata's hand trembled slightly; seeing she wasn't holding any medicine, he relaxed and asked: "Rina, what's up?"

"Rina sees you've been working hard lately and wants to give you a massage to ease your stress." Fujiwara Rina smiled, walked behind him, and gently squeezed his shoulders.

Pretending not to notice, she swept her gaze over the documents on the desk.

It seemed to be a report, with two words appearing repeatedly.

John Country, warship.

Before Fujiwara Rina could examine it closely, Fujiwara Chikata closed the document.

This wasn't because that old devil suspected Fujiwara Rina; it was merely a professional instinct.

"Rina, I've made you feel wronged lately." Fujiwara Chikata patted the back of her hand and said.

"It's a pity; if I could have looked at it a bit more, I could have given Chen Sang more information as well." Fujiwara Rina shook her head and said: "It's fine; I can understand."

"Rina, go rest first; I don't know how long I'll have to work." Fujiwara Chikata laughed and said: "By the way, I've deposited some money into your account."

"Tomorrow you can go out and buy more of the things you like."

"Mm, Chikata is the best." Fujiwara Rina gave a sweet smile.

Then she said no more.

"Hah..." Only after seeing the door close did Fujiwara Chikata finally exhale in relief.

Having Rina learn Chinese was indeed the right choice; at least she no longer has the inclination to give me those weird potions.

Hmm…

Let's first credit Chen Yongren with a merit.

But he has no idea that Fujiwara Rina's heart belongs to someone else.

Naturally, she won't cling to him anymore.

Fujiwara Chikata reopened the folder, stared intently at the documents without blinking, and a cruel smile curled his lips.

The equipment traded with the Ugly Country has yielded no leads so far.

But that doesn't mean they will halt their offensive; capturing Gold Hill is merely a matter of time, and next comes the all-important River City.

River City, River City, naturally lies near the rivers.

The Locust Army needs to purchase a batch of advanced warships to fully control China's rivers, lakes, and seas!

……

Splendid Endeavor Restaurant.

Chen Yongren was still some distance from the Splendid Endeavor Restaurant when he saw an anxious figure standing at the restaurant's entrance, scanning back and forth at the passersby.

Upon seeing Chen Yongren's figure, his tightly furrowed brows instantly relaxed, he extended his hand and walked toward Chen Yongren, saying: "Brother Xiao!"

This person is none other than Chen Dian, who goes by the alias Zhang Bin.

"Boss Zhang." Chen Yongren extended his hand and gave a slight smile.

"Brother Xiao, you've kept me waiting; I almost thought you weren't coming!" Chen Dian said, relieved.

"Sorry, I was delayed midway, but at least I made it." Chen Yongren smiled; "I don't know how Boss Zhang's preparations are going."

"Everything's ready!" Chen Dian patted his briefcase.

"Then let's cut the small talk; we'll set off now."

Under Chen Yongren's leadership, the two took a rickshaw and arrived at Blessing Come Road No. 6.

Two people walked into the courtyard.

Chen Yongren introduced, as if counting his own treasures: "Here we have imported beef and canned fruit, not much, just 800 crates."

"Of course, this is only a part; there's still more in the other rooms."

"This room contains cloth; those few rooms contain cotton, not much, just 10 tons."

Upon hearing that, Chen Dian nearly choked on his own saliva.

Ten tons, and that's not a lot?

Besides, I still have 20 tons of rice, 10 tons of imported white flour, chocolate, flashlights, sewing machines…

Chen Dian followed behind Chen Yongren, nearly stunned silly.

I had thought he was merely a small trader, but he turned out to be a big shot as well.

Finally, Chen Yongren went to the wooden crate covered by a rain tarp, lifted the tarp, opened the crate, and smiling said: "Of course, there's still the most important machine tool!"

These are all parts; if you need them, I can provide the blueprints.

Boss Zhang, I don't know these goods.

Are you satisfied?