Chapter 134

Oh? Yugong Heren suddenly became interested; he was about to ask about this, but he didn't expect Chen Yongren to volunteer the information.

"The former chief, Liu Jianming, seems to be a subordinate of Tengyuan Changjintai, carrying out some secret mission inside the police station."

Oh? Yugong Heren asked doubtfully, "Why Liu Jianming?"

Because when Liu Jianming died, Gao Liu Xiuji personally came to the police station. Chen Yongren said: "If he were just an ordinary person, he would never have reacted so strongly."

So I suspect that Liu Jianming might be carrying out some secret mission inside the police station.

Yo... Yugong Heren nodded slightly, "Chen Sang, this discovery is very important; find out what they intend to do!"

Yes, Director Yugong! Chen Yongren straightened up and said, "Once the investigation has any new progress, I will contact you immediately."

Upon hearing this, Amamiya Kazuhito finally nodded in satisfaction, pulled out a money pouch from his pocket, and tossed it to Chen Yongren.

"Chen Sang, I've told you before, as long as you remain loyal to me."

"I will never shortchange you; this is your payment for providing information, plus the operating expenses for this period!"

Chen Yongren feigned alarm as he took the money pouch, weighed it in his hand twice, his expression showing a hint of doubt, and he oddly glanced at Amamiya Kazuhito.

Amamiya Kazuhito's face remained unchanged, and he made a gesturing invitation.

Only then did Chen Yongren carefully open the money pouch and pour its contents onto the table.

Clatter—

About ten or so golden‑shining beans fell from the pouch onto the table.

Chen Yongren's eyes widened instantly; he picked up a golden bean, put it in his mouth, and bit down.

Looking at the tooth mark on the golden bean at his fingertip, Chen Yongren's eyes flashed with an unusual light.

Seeing Chen Yongren's greedy demeanor, Amamiya Kazuhito's smile grew wider.

Immediately, Chen Yongren rose from his chair, stood at attention, and said, "Please rest assured, Commander Amamiya, that I will henceforth devote myself wholeheartedly to your service!"

Although only he could be seen in the room.

But through his perception, Chen Yongren could indeed hear it.

Besides a few bodyguards secretly protecting Amamiya Kazuhito, there were also two Japanese secret agents covertly taking photos as evidence in the hidden room inside the chamber.

Since the Japanese like to sneak‑photograph, we might as well give them some material.

"Well then, let me look forward to your performance." Amamiya Kazuhito nodded and said, "To avoid being discovered by Fujiwara Chikata, Mizutani Tetsuya will be your superior."

"If you have important matters to report, you can first contact him."

"He will arrange for you to meet me."

"Hai!" Chen Yongren stood at attention again.

Having successfully feigned defection, Chen Yongren said no more, made the excuse of dining with colleagues, and left the villa.

Not long after Chen Yongren left,

A hidden door in the room opened, and several Japanese agents hurried over to his side.

"Commander Amamiya, the photos have all been developed." The leader, Ishikawa Hideto, handed a stack of photos to Amamiya Kazuhito.

Amamiya Kazuhito casually flipped through a few of them.

The angles of the photos were excellent.

They were all of the two conversing happily, as well as Chen Yongren biting the gold bean, pocketing the money, and smiling broadly.

With these photos, there's no need to worry that Chen Yongren might betray us.

……

In the Longfeng Pavilion, in a certain large private room,

With the protagonist Chen Yongren absent, the constables dared not drink or eat; they were gathered around the card table, playing to pass the time.

For a while, the private room was bustling with activity.

Although Zhang Haifeng was also playing cards, he kept glancing, intentionally or not, at the newcomer Han Chen.

Since the incident involving Liu Jianming,

Zhang Haifeng, though appearing amiable, remained wary of all newcomers.

Moreover, there was Chen Yongren's safety.

This was the first time someone had specifically sought out Chen Yongren by name.

Han Chen also sat in his chair, occasionally picking up his teacup to take a sip, his gaze toward the door, while his mind pondered.

"Why would Amamiya Kazuhito be looking for Chen Yongren now? Could he be trying to win him over?"

"Or perhaps they have known each other all along."

"When he returns, we'll indirectly question him to see whether he tells the truth!"

"Furthermore, this matter should be reported to Commander Fujiwara as soon as possible for him to decide."

As Han Chen was thinking, he felt someone push his shoulder, and he instinctively turned his head.

"Old Han, what are you spacing out for? Got any cigarettes? Pass one over, buddy." A constable casually tossed his cigarette butt onto the ground.

"Ren Ge hasn't come back yet—how could I have the mind to smoke?" Han Chen deliberately put on a worried expression.

As soon as those words were spoken, the constables who had been getting into the card game all stopped what they were doing, and the previously noisy private room fell silent at once.

"Where do you think Ren Ge really went? He hasn't returned yet—could something have happened to him?" Han Chen furrowed his brow, deliberately raising the topic.

"Old Han's right—I don't think those guys are anything good."

"We shouldn't have let Ren Ge go with them back then."

"Nonsense—we should have all gone together at the time,"

……

The constables were chattering away, discussing it.

"Has anyone ever looked for Ren Ge like this before?" Han Chen asked feigning concern; "I just feel something's off today—Ren Ge couldn't have offended…"

He hadn't finished speaking.

The door was pushed open.

"Brothers, sorry for the wait—I'm back." Chen Yongren said with a smile.

"Ren Ge." The constables' voices rang out.

Seeing this, Zhang Haifeng let out a sigh of relief and was about to step forward to ask.

Han Chen stepped forward first: "Ren Ge, you're finally back—we were all worried sick, we almost went looking for you with our guns."

As soon as Han Chen finished speaking, the other constables nodded in agreement.

"It's fine—I'm back, right?" Chen Yongren patted Han Chen's shoulder reassuringly and smiled.

"Don't worry, it's all a misunderstanding."

"It's just an old friend who wanted to catch up."

Grab guns to find me?

Do you really think I don't know what you're thinking?

Listening to Han Chen, Chen Yongren felt contempt.

Catch up?

Unwilling to tell the truth, there must be something up—who knows what conditions Amemiya Kazuto offered him, Han Chen thought.

Although he thought that, Han Chen kept a smile on his face; seeing Chen Yongren return, he immediately summoned the restaurant's back kitchen to serve food, bustling about, the very picture of a kindly old man.

After eating and drinking their fill, the constables dispersed and went home.

Han Chen also immediately sought out Fujiwara Chikata to report the matter.

"Major His Excellency, we can't trust Chen Yongren until we figure this out." Han Chen reminded.

Fujiwara Chikata, however, disagreed; he was only excited.

To keep up the act, with Han Chen watching Chen Yongren, this performance might seem even more genuine.

Fujiwara Chikata had no intention of letting him off the hook: "In that case, keep a close watch on Chen Yongren and see what he's up to!"

But there's just one thing!

Must not act on one's own!

Otherwise, no matter how great your merit, I will still punish you under military law!

After casually issuing an order, Fujiwara Chikata sent Han Chen away.

Although Han Chen didn't understand, he still suppressed his doubts and left as ordered.

Chen Yongren's hook has finally been set!

"Amemiya Kazuto, just wait to slink away from Songhu in disgrace!" Fujiwara Chikata couldn't help but laugh.