Chapter 260: Division

Gu Yongshan and Zeng Qiru stood obediently in front of Chen Yongren's desk, but their hearts were not as honest as their appearance.

"If you want to spy on me, I'll spy on you."

"I've prepared a nice gift for you; I hope you'll like it when the time comes."

"I just don't believe you're that upright."

"You'd better not let us catch your little braid, or we won't be polite."

"I really want to find out what your identity is; since you came to 76 Office, you've never had a moment of peace."

……

Tsk.

Hearing their thoughts, Chen Yongren also turned on the scan.

Looking at their recent situation.

Their recent situations were roughly the same.

Unable to endure constant surveillance by Chen Yongren and knowing it would be hard to discern his true identity, they discussed how to catch his little braid and drive him out of 76 Office.

Zhang Haifeng's identity also piqued their interest; they planned to use this to drive a wedge between Chen Yongren and Zhang Haifeng.

As expected.

It seems my methods A Ren't harsh enough; these two little toys behaved for a few days, then they wanted to investigate me again.

This time they got smart, thinking they could catch my little braid?

I'm afraid that after you catch it, you won't dare to continue the investigation.

They even knew to start with people close to me; things are finally getting interesting.

Since they want to play.

Chen Yongren didn't mind playing along; he was worried about finding an excuse to deal with them, but since they were offering, he naturally couldn't pass up the chance.

Leaning back in his chair, Chen Yongren casually slapped his sidearm onto the desk.

Here we go again?

Their faces looked a little unnatural as they exchanged a furtive glance.

What did Chen Yongren notice?

Yesterday's secret talk had clearly been cleared out; not a person, not even a fly, was left nearby.

How could Chen Yongren possibly know the content of the conversation?

This guy couldn't possibly have mind-reading abilities.

Funny enough, I actually do.

Chen Yongren then propped his legs on the desk, looking at them as if they were two good-for-nothings.

Seeing Chen Yongren's move, Gu Yongshan recalled that scene, instinctively swallowed, and her expression became a bit flustered.

"Section Chief Zeng, Section Chief Gu, you two look rather nervous?" Chen Yongren said with a cold smile.

Nonsense, you slam your gun on the table as soon as you come up—who wouldn't be nervous?

Zeng Qiru sized up Chen Yongren's expression and cautiously said, "Advisor Chen, you called us in this early—surely it's not just to ask about this?"

Gu Yongshan immediately pricked up her ears.

They had just privately discussed Chen Yongren yesterday, and today they were summoned to the office, so they inevitably felt a bit guilty.

"Nothing much, I just wanted to invite you to lunch together at noon." Chen Yongren sat up straight.

Lunch?

Hearing that, their expressions turned strange.

This isn't a Hongmen banquet, is it?

"Lately too many things have happened at 76 Office; the Special Higher Section is very dissatisfied with our performance—we can't just sit and wait for disaster." Chen Yongren stood, picked up his pistol, and walked over to them.

"We must find a way to make the Locust Army regain confidence in 76 Office!"

Their gazes followed Chen Yongren's gun barrel back and forth, fearing a slip would blast a hole through their heads.

"If you're not speaking, that means you have no opinion."

"After work today, we'll go out together for a casual meal; everyone can speak freely, offer some constructive suggestions, and work together to make 76 Office better."

Hearing that, they dared say nothing more and could only reluctantly agree.

"Get ready to go!" Chen Yongren waved his hand.

The two felt relieved and hurriedly stood to take their leave.

"Wait a moment." Chen Yongren suddenly added.

Zeng Qiru and Gu Yongshan turned in unison.

"Section Chief Gu, stay behind; I have a few more things to discuss with you." Chen Yongren said.

"Trying to drive a wedge between us? I'll first sow discord among you."

Zeng Qiru gave Gu Yongshan a "good luck" look, lowered his voice, and quickly said, "I'll be waiting for you outside."

Saying that, he hurried out of the office.

"Advisor Chen, do you have any other orders?" Gu Yongshan's expression was a little unnatural as she instinctively stepped back two paces.

"He wouldn't possibly want to do it here, would he?"

"This is 76 Office; there are plenty of brothers outside."

"Even if Chen Yongren were braver, he couldn't possibly indulge in lewd acts in broad daylight, could he?"

"If the brothers outside heard that, how could I ever stay in 76 Office afterward?"

What Gu Yongshan had in mind did not happen.

On the contrary, after Chen Yongren called for her to stay, he simply sat in his chair, calmly flipping through a novel.

Through insight, Chen Yongren could hear Zeng Qirui's inner voice, but this bunch of male thieves and female prostitutes thought he wanted to get close, get close to Gu Yongshan.

"Advisor Chen..." Gu Yongshan couldn't hold back.

"Just leaving me here and doing nothing, what exactly does he want to do?"

"Testing?"

"Or is he deliberately putting on this act to scare me?"

Although she was the director of the Intelligence Bureau, she had never neglected her interrogation work, being proficient in many interrogation techniques.

Chen Yongren, however, made a silencing gesture and enjoyed reading the book.

Until an hour later, Gu Yongshan grew impatient waiting.

Outside, the restless Zeng Qirui's inner voice grew increasingly agitated.

"Has it been going on this long? What exactly are they doing in there?"

"I can't even hear any movement from inside the room."

"They definitely didn't do anything good; once Gu Yongshan comes out, I'll really question her!"

Both guys were impatient, so Chen Yongren finally closed his book, stood up, and led the bewildered her to the door.

The door opened.

Seeing Gu Yongshan come out, Zeng Qirui quietly let out a sigh of relief.

Chen Yongren wore a full smile, lowered his head, and whispered something in her ear.

"What did you say?" Gu Yongshan only saw Chen Yongren speaking near her ear, uttering words she couldn't understand.

"Director Gu, you performed excellently this time; I'll remember you, don't forget tonight's gathering, I have high hopes for you!" Chen Yongren patted Gu Yongshan's shoulder, encouraging her.

Saying that, Chen Yongren feigned surprise and looked toward Zeng Qirui.

"Director Zeng, you haven't left yet?"

Zeng Qirui trotted up to Chen Yongren and said, "I suddenly remembered there are still some things I need to discuss with Director Gu."

"Then you two are busy." Chen Yongren then looked at Gu Yongshan: "Director Gu, do well, I believe in your abilities!"

Hearing this, Zeng Qirui became even more bewildered.

What exactly did they say in there?

Hearing these words, seeing Zeng Qirui's doubtful expression, Gu Yongshan seemed to realize something.

Oh no.

I've been tricked.

Chen Yongren simply wanted to drive a wedge between me and Zeng Qirui, deliberately creating this ambiguous relationship to make Zeng Qirui doubt me in his heart.

Just looking at Zeng Qirui's curious expression, Gu Yongshan knew.

This idiot took the bait.

As expected.

After the two entered the elevator, Zeng Qirui could no longer hold back: "Director Gu, what did you two talk about in there, chatting for so long?"

"We didn't say anything!" Gu Yongshan added, "We didn't do anything either."