Chapter 133: Need to Make Money

Tengyuán Jìntài arrogantly waved his hand and said, "From now on, we will eagerly await Chen Yongren's performance!"

"Hai!" Gao Liu Xiújí said no more.

It happened almost simultaneously.

The news of Chen Yongren's appointment as chief also reached Yǔgōng Hé rén's ears.

"It seems Tengyuán Jìntài really values Chen Yongren, even letting him become chief." Yǔgōng Hé rén looked at the information before him, thoughtful.

"Your Excellency, Colonel." Shichuan Yingnan asked: "Chen Yongren has already become chief; what should we do to win him over now? Is there anything left that could sway him?"

"Shichuan, do you know an ancient saying from Huaxia?" Yǔgōng Hé rén adopted an inscrutable demeanor.

"Your humble servant is foolish and dull; please, Colonel, Your Excellency, dispel my confusion." Shichuan Yingnan bowed his head.

"All the world's hustle is for profit coming in, all the world's bustle is for profit going out." Yǔgōng Hé rén smiled.

"This is a proverb drawn from the Six Strategies, an ancient text from pre-Qin Huaxia."

"What's so special about a chief's position?"

"As long as you can offer generous remuneration, anyone can be bought."

Having said that, Yǔgōng Hé rén adjusted his collar and spoke in a low voice.

"Get ready; tonight I will meet Chen Yongren."

Yǔgōng Hé rén was full of confidence, clearly intending to take down Chen Yongren tonight.

"Hai!" Shichuan Yingnan straightened up and said, "Your humble servant will arrange this right away."

Just as he turned around, he turned back again, puzzled, and asked: "Your Excellency, Colonel, A Ren't you worried that Chen Yongren will report our contact with him to Tengyuán Jìntài?"

"After all, this is a great opportunity to earn merit and show loyalty."

Upon hearing this, Yǔgōng Hé rén gave a contemptuous smile and said, "Chen Yongren is a smart man; for his own future, he certainly won't report this to Tengyuán Jìntài."

"One could even say that Chen Yongren worries more than anyone else about Tengyuán Jìntài learning of this."

"Because this will surely affect his standing in Tengyuán Jìntài's eyes."

"Hai!" Shichuan Yingnan straightened up and bowed, saying, "Your humble servant will arrange this right away!"

Yǔgōng Hé rén said no more, inwardly contemplating how to turn Chen Yongren against them, making him a thorn in Tengyuán Jìntài's side to continually supply information.

……

In the constabulary.

Because Chen Yongren had been promoted to chief, the constables below were discussing pooling money to treat him to a meal, to properly celebrate.

Just as the group was preparing to go to Dragon Phoenix Pavilion for a hearty feast, the constabulary received several unexpected guests who invited Chen Yongren to visit.

"Mr. Chen, my master heard of your promotion to chief and has specially prepared a banquet at home to invite you for a meal. Do you have time now?"

The speaker was a young man in his twenties; although he was asking, his tone left no room for refusal.

Seeing this, Zhang Haifeng drew his baton, ready to act at any moment.

"Who is your master, and what do you want with our chief?" Hán Chén instantly recognized the man as a subordinate of Yǔgōng Hé rén, deliberately stepped forward, and blocked Chen Yongren's path.

He shouted loudly, "Brothers, we can't let this bunch of unidentified rascals take away Ren Ge!"

"Exactly, what is your master even supposed to be?"

"Is our chief someone you can just see whenever you want?"

"If you dare cause trouble in our constabulary, I see you're tired of living."

……

Seeing Hán Chén step forward, the other constables also began shouting.

The two sides shoved each other.

Chen Yongren glanced at the loudly shouting Hán Chén, who had been stirring things up just moments before.

Seeing that both sides were about to come to blows, Chen Yongren said, "Stop, quit the noise."

With Chen Yongren's shout, the constabulary instantly fell silent.

"I'll go with you." Chen Yongren said bluntly.

After using his Insight and Scan Eye skills, Chen Yongren had already confirmed that this guy was indeed a subordinate of Yǔgōng Hé rén.

"Ren Ge, this won't do; otherwise we could go with you, and they wouldn't dare do anything." Hán Chén said, although he was expressing loyalty.

But in reality, he just wanted to figure out why Yǔgōng Hé rén was looking for Chen Yongren.

"Want to follow? Dream on." Chen Yongren comforted them, saying, "I'm fine alone; you go ahead and eat, I'll find you after I'm done."

After Chen Yongren spoke, they couldn't well say anything else.

Hán Chén's gaze was complex as he watched Chen Yongren get into the carriage.

The carriage wound through many turns, and soon arrived before a concealed villa in the Rainbow Mouth District.

A familiar figure stood before the gate.

Shuǐyuán Zhé yě.

"Mr. Chen, I said we would meet again." Seeing Chen Yongren approach, Shuǐyuán Zhé yě hurried forward.

"Is the person who wants to see me Chief Yǔgōng?" Chen Yongren feigned surprise.

Shuǐyuán Zhé yě gave a slight smile, led the way forward, brought Chen Yongren to a door, searched him from behind, and then shoved him inside.

Afterwards.

Chen Yongren then saw a little Japanese devil in a kimono sitting at a round table.

The round table was laden with various exquisite dishes.

With his Scan Eye, he looked at him, and a string of data appeared before his eyes.

Name: Yǔgōng Hé rén.

Age: 30 years old.

Military rank: Lieutenant Colonel.

Nationality: Riben Jingdu.

Position: Songhu Special Agency Deputy Director, Amamiya Action Team Team Captain.

Recent situation: Fujiwara Chikata suddenly promoted Chen Yongren, arousing his great interest, intending to turn Chen Yongren to work for him.

"Chen Yongren, we finally meet." Amamiya Kazuhito said in very fluent Chinese.

"Are you Mr. Amamiya?" Chen Yongren feigned confusion.

"Chen Yongren is indeed a smart person." Amamiya Kazuhito gestured for Chen Yongren to sit: "I just like talking to smart people."

"Chief Amamiya, if you have something to say, just say it." Chen Yongren said directly.

Amamiya Kazuhito was not at all surprised by Chen Yongren's reaction, smiling: "In that case, let's speak openly."

"You have an old saying that goes well: 'A fine bird chooses its tree to roost.'"

"With your abilities, you should have a better future."

"I am now a police sergeant; not only is my monthly allowance increased by 20 silver dollars, but the subsidy is also doubled." Chen Yongren said deliberately.

"Oh?" Amamiya Kazuhito laughed: "And then?"

"Are you really willing to just be a police sergeant?"

Upon hearing that, Chen Yongren deliberately clenched his fists, then pretended to lower his head to hide his emotions.

Amamiya Kazuhito saw all of this.

My guess was correct.

Chen Yongren was indeed dissatisfied with his current treatment; Amamiya Kazuhito added: "Mr. Chen, I've investigated—you saved his wife and daughter."

"But Fujiwara Chikata's way of repaying…"

Saying this, Amamiya Kazuhito put on an expression of grief and indignation, shaking his head: "I truly feel ashamed for him!"

"Mr. Chen, speak frankly—I admire you and want you to work for me."

"Of course, the treatment will be top-notch."

"As long as you are loyal to me, your allowance and subsidy will be increased tenfold."

"With this money, you can improve your own life and also raise the quality of life of that little girl beside you."

"Don't you want her to bloom even more beautifully?"

"Not only that, from now on you will be an external member of the Amamiya Action Team."

"If you can help me overthrow Fujiwara Chikata, I will let you lead a spy squad to help you realize your ambitions."

"Mr. Chen, what do you think?"

Amamiya Kazuhito's words carried both favor and authority.

That girl, naturally, is Hua Lei.

Agreeing means she can bloom more beautifully; if not, it would be to ruthlessly crush the flower.

"Your Excellency Amamiya." Chen Yongren said slowly: "He is none other than my most respected superior, the benefactor who promoted and nurtured me…"

"We need more money~"

Hearing the last three words, Amamiya Kazuhito, who had thought Chen Yongren would refuse, burst out laughing and clapped: "Mr. Chen, you are indeed different—far more interesting than that bunch of stiff guys."

"Chief Amamiya, we have another old saying." Chen Yongren said: "Those who know the times are outstanding; no matter how I achieve merit, Fujiwara still suspects me."

"Upon hearing Mr. Amamiya's words, I finally understand who is a true confidant and who is my patron."

Amamiya Kazuhito nodded satisfactorily: "Your allowance and subsidy will be increased twentyfold; I will send this money through a secret account."

"Moreover."

"If you can provide me with useful intelligence, there will also be a bonus."

Upon hearing that, Chen Yongren mysteriously said: "Fujiwara Chikata actually entrusted me with a mission."