Chapter 257: On the Eve of the Grand Assembly

Gu Yongshan didn't understand: "What are you hoping he'll do?"

"Everyone has a place where they can be useful; keeping him might bring us some unexpected surprises." Zeng Qirui changed the subject: "By the way, I heard something happened in the interrogation room, and quite a few doctors showed up?"

Zeng Qirui knew Gu Yongshan's temper; he feared and bore some resentment toward Advisor Chen, but when it came to his peers, he felt no fear at all, so he didn't mention that night's incident.

"It's fine, just a false alarm." Gu Yongshan, somewhat annoyed, said: "Too bad we couldn't wring any useful information out of those three Red Party members."

Zeng Qirui sat up straight and said: "Section Chief Gu, don't you think there's something wrong with him?"

"You mean Chen Yongren?" Gu Yongshan asked.

Zeng Qirui hurriedly waved his hands and immediately said: "That's what you said!"

"What a sly bastard, always trying to dodge responsibility." Gu Yongshan pondered for a moment, then said: "During the interrogation room visit we went together, his every move was right under my nose."

"Besides, if he really wanted to cause trouble, why would he put himself at risk?"

"Those three Red Party members really do have tuberculosis—that's the hospital's test result."

"Since he arrived at 76, look at all the trouble that's happened—you've seen it yourself." Zeng Qirui muttered: "Just as you said, this guy's identity isn't as simple as we thought."

"You still want to run another identification?" Gu Yongshan asked.

He had wanted to mock Zeng Qirui's embarrassed spectacle of being knocked off his chair, but then he thought of his own ordeal that day.

Gu Yongshan still kept his mouth shut.

Zeng Qirui nodded: "Don't you want to live forever under that guy's surveillance?"

Thinking that Chen Yongren could know what color underwear she wore, Gu Yongshan's face turned a bit unnatural, and she shook her head slightly.

"So we need to come up with a plan—even if we don't identify his identity, we can't let him stay here, otherwise I won't even be able to sleep." Zeng Qirui said.

"After being scared by him, I don't dare push my smuggling business too far—my subordinates are about to rebel!"

Gu Yongshan nodded in deep agreement.

Knowing there were unseen eyes watching her, Gu Yongshan felt a creepy sensation on her back whenever she bathed or changed clothes, and each time she rushed through it.

She didn't even dare close her eyes while sleeping, fearing that someday someone would sneak up to her bedside and silently take her life.

If things continued like this, Gu Yongshan felt her nerves were going to break.

"By the way, as far as I know, the head of the Organization Training Department, Zhang Haifeng, seems to be on good terms with him?" Zeng Qirui seemed to think of something.

"That's right; when Chen Yongren and his group were just at the police precinct, Zhang Haifeng was his little lackey." Gu Yongshan once again demonstrated her ability as the head of the Intelligence Department.

"Sure thing, Section Chief Gu." Zeng Qirui praised: "Maybe we can start with Zhang Haifeng, drive a wedge between the two, and have him secretly gather information on Chen Yongren for us!"

"Find a time and invite him to a meal!"

Gu Yongshan and Zeng Qirui began discussing again how to deal with Chen Yongren.

……

Back in the interrogation room, Chen Yongren, to intimidate others, slaughtered a hapless wretch who was running about, and the system only rewarded him with a few gold bars.

After checking the system rewards, Chen Yongren then drew up a schedule.

The date was set for tomorrow afternoon.

Besides himself as the protagonist, Zeng Qirui and Gu Yongshan would also be on site, personally watching the performance staged for them.

Everyone has reports to write; I'm really thoughtful.

Chen Yongren took out his camera, photographed the schedule, had the picture developed, and was pondering where to take Hua Lei to unwind that evening when the phone on his desk rang inopportunely.

The phone was answered.

From the earpiece came Fujiwara Yuko's anxious voice.

"Yongren-kun, I heard you're not ill—that's wonderful."

Chen Yongren was about to speak.

Then another voice came from the earpiece.

"Yuko, you seem to be very concerned about Chen Sang. When I was sick earlier, you weren't this anxious; if this continues, I'll start to envy Chen Sang."

"Father, you're joking again."

"Yuko, I have an important matter to discuss with Chen Sang; when you meet tonight, you can talk about whatever you like."

"Huh?"

"Evening?"

"What is this old geezer up to again?"

As he was thinking, Fujiwara Yuko added: "Yongren-kun, to celebrate your clean bill of health, I've specially made your favorite dorayaki and tempura—please be sure to come to my place tonight."

"No problem, thanks for the trouble, Yuko." Chen Yongren replied.

Afterwards, Fujiwara Yuko's sweet voice faded, replaced by a gruff voice.

"Chen Sang, to celebrate your well-being, come to my house tonight for a meal; I have an important matter to entrust to you."

"Yes, Director Fujiwara!" Chen Yongren replied.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Chen Yongren hung up.

The original plan to take Hua Lei out to unwind that evening had to be moved up.

Hua Lei had no objection to that.

The two strolled through the bustling streets of Songhu for an afternoon.

During that time, they bought Hua Lei many new outfits and tasty snacks, and when they hauled the bundles home, a Ford sedan was already parked at the entrance of the Western-style house.

That was precisely the old devil Fujiwara's car.

After seeing Hua Lei back to her room, Chen Yongren followed the car to the villa of the old devil Fujiwara Chinta.

As Chen Yongren stepped out of the car, Fujiwara Yuko quickly approached, lightly linked her arm with his, and said: "Yongren-kun, seeing you're unharmed is wonderful."

"What could possibly be wrong when I haven't even brought Yūko home as my wife?" Chen Yongren pinched her cheek and whispered in her ear.

While he coaxed her to cheer up, Chen Yongren's thoughts were entirely on Fujiwara Chinta's state of mind.

Really didn't expect...

In the end, General Tsuchiyogen still agreed, allowing Chen Sang to participate in this peace conference.

That makes sense; he's not only capable, but also has a good image, making him perfect for publicity.

If we could let outsiders see that such talent is willing to serve the locust army, wouldn't that attract even more talent?

……

Agree to let me participate in the peace conference?

Chen Yongren felt contempt for this news.

That's a nice thought, but I'm afraid your peace conference will turn into a memorial service.

"How annoying, Yongren-kun, you're saying such things again." Fujiwara Yūko's cheeks flushed.

Chen Yongren was about to continue coaxing this little girl to cheer up when he saw Fujiwara Chikata and Fujiwara Rina standing at the door, waving at him: 'Chen Sang.'

"Chancellor Fujiwara, Lady Rina." Chen Yongren brought Fujiwara Yūko to the villa's gate.

Seeing Chen Yongren and Fujiwara Yūko's intimate manner, Fujiwara Rina's eyes carried a hint of resentment.

Come to think of it, I haven't had a full meal in a while.

My daughter and his relationship are getting better and better...

If they got married, wouldn't that be even better?

I'd be able to see Chen Sang often then!

This woman really dares to think that; hearing Fujiwara Rina's thoughts, Chen Yongren's face remained calm as ever.