Chapter 199: German Advisor

The tablemates stared at each other.

Chen Yongren seemed to read minds; no matter what card I thought of, he could easily guess it.

I never expected Chen Yongren to be such an expert at Dou Dizhu.

Glancing at Huang Qifa, whose face was covered in paper slips, Chen Yongren laughed: "Old Huang, your card skills A Ren't any good either—if we were playing for money, you couldn't lose a year's salary."

Who the hell knew you could count cards so well, with such a mighty memory, yet you waste it on poker—what a waste of talent.

Huang Qifa brushed the slips from his face and, putting on a show of agreement, said: "Our Brother Ren's card skills are just awesome."

While I was flattering Chen Yongren, the phone on the table rang.

Chen Yongren gave a glance, and Huang Qifa instantly understood, got up, and answered the phone.

"Chen Sang?"

Huang Qifa's expression tightened as he told Chen Yongren: "Brother Ren, it's your call—Director Gao Liu is on the line!"

"What the hell has that old coot been wanting from Chen Yongren lately?"

"I always get the feeling they're up to something."

"Can't we find a chance to probe indirectly?"

"Director Gao Liu's call?" Chen Yongren's heart stirred.

Could it be that the laxatives I gave those Japanese translators yesterday finally kicked in?

Sure enough.

Chen Yongren picked up the phone and heard Gao Liu Xiuji say: "Chen Sang, come to the consulate right away—I have an important mission for you."

Upon hearing that, Chen Yongren was certain it was the laxative he'd given yesterday taking effect.

Otherwise, Gao Liu Xiuji would never have let me go to the consulate.

Afterwards, Gao Liu Xiuji added: "Remember to wear a proper suit and put it on the Tsuchihara Agency's tab."

"We'll never shortchange you for working for the Locust Army."

"We're short on time—hurry over!"

"You must be quick!"

"Yes, Director!" Chen Yongren acknowledged and hung up.

Huang Qifa immediately stepped forward, holding a cup of tea, and asked curiously: "Brother Ren, what does the Locust Army want from you?"

Han Chen also looked up at Chen Yongren.

My undercover plan seems to have gone awry.

Director Fujiwara increasingly trusted Chen Yongren, to the point they almost forgot I existed.

This also left Han Chen's position in Section Nine somewhat awkward.

"How would I know? I'll tell you when I get back," Chen Yongren snapped.

After saying that, Chen Yongren quickly left Section Nine, first heading to the business district to buy a proper outfit.

In the name of the Tsuchihara Agency, he issued a 200‑yen note.

Of course.

The money was definitely put on account.

Using the Tsuchihara Agency's name, who in Songhu's shops would dare refuse after eating a bitter melon?

After changing into the suit, Chen Yongren immediately went to the consulate.

Gao Liu Xiuji was standing at the doorway.

Seeing Chen Yongren step down from the rickshaw, he hurried forward: "Chen Sang, you've finally come—follow me inside; now's the time we need you."

He paused.

He then gave Chen Yongren a once‑over and nodded in satisfaction.

"Those German guys are really sly, showing up even earlier than notified."

"Could it be they found out about the translators' mishap and just want to laugh at us?"

"A bunch of old foxes, actually trying to use the translators' trouble to pressure us."

"If it weren't for those translators' trouble, they wouldn't get a chance to do this."

"It seems the pressure on the European front isn't enough; otherwise they wouldn't be pulling this stunt."

"Huh?"

"Could it be that the translators' trouble is a trick by those German guys?"

Listening to Gao Liu Xiuji's inner thoughts, Chen Yongren grew more certain that, even if nothing happened, he should stock up on strong veterinary laxatives just in case.

This stuff is far easier than killing someone.

Meanwhile.

Chen Yongren then heard several different inner voices.

The owner of those voices was speaking German?

"A bunch of Japanese monkeys—history isn't about finding a father, it's about looking for one; agreeing to cooperate is just the leader giving you face."

"They haven't even prepared the translators—who are they looking down on?"

"If I didn't need them to help hold back Britain and France in Asia, I'd have left already."

"It looks like not only the little devils, but those German guys are also in a hurry."

Under Gao Liu Xiuji's guidance, Chen Yongren went deep into the consulate.

I never expected to see an acquaintance.

Yuan Dadi.

He saw Chen Yongren in a crisp suit, escorted by Gao Liu Xiuji, and his expression was equally vivid.

How could it be him?

This guy is just a sheriff; how could he possibly attend this banquet?

No…

The translation that Old Devil Fujiwara mentioned couldn't possibly be Chen Yongren, could it?

Chen Yongren actually knows German?

This is truly surprising!

Chen Yongren hides himself even deeper than I imagined; if there's a chance, I must find a way to make contact with him.

Perhaps it would be one more opportunity to gather intelligence.

Yuan Dati hid it very well; after only glancing at Chen Yongren once, he turned his gaze elsewhere.

Chen Yongren also cooperated by pretending not to know.

"Chen Sang, this matter is very important; you must not be careless!" said Takayanagi Hideyoshi.

"Director Takayanagi, what exactly happened?" Chen Yongren pretended not to understand.

Takayanagi Hideyoshi also said: "Two German translators of the Locust Army have fallen ill and been hospitalized; you understand Japanese and some German, so now we can only rely on you to translate!"

You must perform well; you must not let the General and Director Fujiwara down!

"Yes, I, your humble servant, understand!" Chen Yongren nodded.

Under Takayanagi Hideyoshi's leadership, they quickly arrived at the third floor; after being searched by the guards at the door, they entered a room.

Fujiwara Kinta saw Chen Yongren enter and quietly breathed a sigh of relief.

It's good that Chen Sang has come.

Both sides don't have to keep sitting so awkwardly.

Making money alone isn't much; if I can let Lord Tsuchihira personally see Chen Sang's abilities, that would also be a good thing for me!

Besides Fujiwara Kinta, Tsuchihira Ni was also seated in the room.

Looking at Chen Yongren walk in, his expression showed a hint of surprise, as if he were saying, "It's actually him?"

Tsuchihira Ni originally wanted to ask Fujiwara Kinta, but because there were still Germans present, he quickly concealed his inner surprise and turned his head to look at Fujiwara Kinta.

Fujiwara Kinta, however, nodded confidently.

Besides them, Iwaiji Eiji also sat opposite the three Germans, wearing a slightly embarrassed smile, forcing a laugh.

But since he doesn't know German, he could only force a smile for now.

What truly interested Chen Yongren was the person sitting opposite him, an impatient middle-aged man.

This guy had fair skin, a head of red short hair, a sculpted face, a high nose bridge, and green eyes—he looked just like a vampire.

He gave him a scanning look.

Name: Thomas Gislin.

Gender: Male.

Rank: Colonel.

Origin: Leverkusen, Germany.

Current position: Special Advisor on German Foreign Relations.

Recent situation: Sent by the leader to Songhu to discuss future policies toward China, deepen bilateral cooperation, and achieve mutual benefit in the upcoming war.