Chapter 160: Who are you?

He adjusted his mood, Chen Yongren said, "Reporting to Major His Excellency, a murder case occurred, delaying us somewhat."

I was preparing to bring people to the agency to report to you.

A murder case?" Fujiwara Chikata was somewhat surprised.

Yes." Chen Yongren briefly related his findings.

Since Han Chen was present, even if I didn't speak, he would certainly report it normally.

Rather than let him handle it, I might as well report it myself.

Chen Sang, this case is entrusted to you; you must investigate it thoroughly and determine the victim's identity." Fujiwara Chikata said coldly.

Yes, Chief." Chen Yongren replied.

By the way, have you decided on your personnel?" Fujiwara Chikata asked again.

Thank you for your concern, Major His Excellency; the selection is complete, and they can report for duty anytime." Chen Yongren said loudly.

Excellent, Chen Sang is Chen Sang—he gets things done efficiently." Fujiwara Chikata was very pleased: "Since the personnel have been selected, you don't need to make a special trip."

Huh?" Chen Yongren was puzzled.

I called this time just to tell you." Fujiwara Chikata said with a smile: "You don't need to leave the police station for now."

Besides your duties as Team Nine Captain, you will continue to serve as a police sergeant at the police station.

Of course, regarding salary, you will naturally receive double pay; I will not shortchange you, Chen Sang.

Continue at the police station?" Chen Yongren was somewhat surprised.

Fujiwara Chikata said: "That's right; Team Nine is hidden within the police station."

Who would have thought there would be a special operations unit dedicated to investigating spies inside the police station?

I will arrange a dedicated office for you at the police station.

I will have the other members report for duty after the office renovation is completed.

Yes, I understand." Chen Yongren also didn't ask further.

Damn, that old devil is crafty—he actually thought of squeezing Team Nine into the police station.

Chen Sang, I forgot to ask—who are the three people you selected?" Fujiwara Chikata asked.

Zhang Haifeng, Huang Qifa, and Han Chen." Chen Yongren said.

Oh?" Upon hearing Han Chen's name, Fujiwara Chikata was somewhat surprised.

I had been thinking about how to assign Han Chen to Team Nine, but I didn't expect Chen Yongren to have selected him; this actually saves us a lot of trouble.

At that moment, Fujiwara Chikata didn't say more, changing the subject: "Chen Sang, how is your wound?"

Since Chen Yongren saved his life, Fujiwara Chikata has grown increasingly trusting of him.

Thanks to the chief's kindness, I, your subordinate, have no serious issues and will not delay Team Nine's work." Chen Yongren then asked: "Major His Excellency, how is Chief Takayanagi's condition?"

Although I already knew that Takayanagi Hideyoshi had met with misfortune, Chen Yongren and he are, after all, comrades-in-arms.

We ought to show concern, so we should show some concern.

Upon hearing this question, Fujiwara Chikata's tone became noticeably unnatural: "Takayanagi-kun has already woken up…"

Actually, Fujiwara Chikata has also heard a bit about what happened in the hospital.

It has even spread within the agency.

All kinds of rumors have been circulated.

Fujiwara Chikata could only issue an order, prohibiting anyone from discussing that day's assassination.

But whether it works or not, only the ghosts know.

Any man who suddenly encounters such a thing finds it hard to accept, but these words are clearly not suitable to say outright to Chen Yongren.

Hearing Fujiwara Chikata's vague tone, Chen Yongren knew that Takayanagi Hideyoshi's situation was not optimistic.

Shouldn't we go visit him?" Chen Yongren feigned puzzlement.

Fujiwara Chikata sighed, helplessly saying: "Chen Sang, for now let him calm down."

Yes, I understand." Chen Yongren said no more.

After Fujiwara Chikata exchanged pleasantries with Chen Yongren again, he then hung up.

After hanging up here, Chen Yongren saw Zhang Haifeng, Huang Qifa, and Han Chen all looking at him.

Major His Excellency said, "Let us continue to stay and work in the police station."

He will arrange a separate office for us on the second floor.

Ah?

The three were somewhat surprised.

Never mind that for now." Chen Yongren looked at Huang Qifa and said.

Old Huang, immediately send people to investigate the victim's social connections!

We must ascertain the victim's identity.

Yes." Huang Qifa received the order and left.

Chen Yongren then turned to Zhang Haifeng: "Haifeng, protect the victim's body, prohibit anyone from touching it, and we'll discuss further when I return!"

If someone comes to claim the body, detain them first.

Yes!" Zhang Haifeng responded firmly.

Afterward, Chen Yongren turned to Han Chen: "Old Han, how did your questioning go?"

Han Chen handed over a folder, helplessly saying: "This is a list of everyone present at the scene; I have already questioned them and found nothing abnormal."

Chen Yongren took the folder and flipped through a couple of pages casually.

A renovation crew walked in; after inquiring, they learned they were workers sent by Fujiwara Chikata to repair the office.

Right after them came a convoy hauling various office supplies and furniture.

Chen Yongren used Insight to eavesdrop on them; they were just ordinary workers.

The police station instantly became much livelier.

Chen Yongren also couldn't be bothered to watch them, so he sent Han Chen to watch those workers work.

He then relaxed at his workstation, slacking off, while thinking that after work he would sneak over to the apartment the deceased used to frequent to investigate.

No one knows about this, so he can only investigate himself.

Chen Yongren urgently wanted to figure out why the Party Affairs Office agent had died for no apparent reason.

Who is that guy named Jiang Fan?

The Military Intelligence Office and Party Affairs Office haven't split yet; for his own safety, this matter must be investigated thoroughly, and he must not let it slide carelessly.

When it was time to get off work, Chen Yongren still didn't see Huang Qifa's shadow.

He guessed that the guy had surely noticed something off about the murder case and, taking advantage of the opportunity while out investigating, wanted to report his findings.

Chen Yongren couldn't be bothered to wait any longer, left the police station, found a side alley, disguised himself, and headed toward the residential building where the deceased often loitered.

The second-floor balcony was already empty.

That pot of cactus had disappeared without a trace.

After using Insight, he also found no useful information.

Chen Yongren quickly went to the second floor of the residential building and found that room.

As Chen Yongren expected, he couldn't hear any thoughts inside.

Chen Yongren took out a thin iron wire from his pocket, inserted it into the keyhole, and the door opened smoothly.

Moreover, don't even mention it.

When picking the lock, this lock-picking expert skill really worked wonders.

Chen Yongren walked into the room and carefully examined it.

This is just an ordinary small suite, with all rooms opened for ventilation.

The room was also very clean.

Not to mention the remembered pot of cactus, not even a scrap of paper was left behind.

Was it moved?

Chen Yongren carefully examined the room, trying to find some clues, when he heard a voice behind him.

"Who are you, and what are you doing in my room?"