Chapter 305: Digging a Pit

Upon second thought, it's not strange that Takada Ryuichi made such a decision.

That bastard suffered a loss at the weasel's hands; with his temperament, he couldn't possibly slink away like that.

Since that bastard is willing to stay here, from now on he shouldn't leave.

Upon seeing Chen Yongren approach, the Japanese soldiers immediately reported.

When Chen Yongren entered the office, the old Japanese devil Fujiwara Chikata wore a grim face, clearly unhappy about Takada Ryuichi staying at the Special Agency.

The situation of the old Japanese devil shows: Chen Yongren has cleared his suspicion, and Fujiwara Chikata also wants to discuss with Chen Yongren how to handle the opium seized yesterday.

Someone is blocking its side income, so it's no wonder it's unhappy.

As for Takada Ryuichi, he wore a faint smile; when he saw Chen Yongren enter, his gaze carried a hint of scrutiny.

"Although Chen Yongren has temporarily cleared his suspicion, the matter will certainly not be that simple."

"Since we can't clear his suspicion in a short time, the only option is to find a way to keep him here."

"I don't believe Chen Yongren can stay mistake-free forever."

"I haven't encountered such an interesting opponent in a long time, Chen Yongren—I wonder what tricks you can still pull!"

Coincidentally.

As long as I, the young master, know what you're thinking, I really won't make a mistake.

Takada Ryuichi is pressing step by step; I need to think of a way to deal with him.

"Director Fujiwara, Director Takada." Chen Yongren's expression remained normal.

"Chen Sang, from now on Director Takada will be working with us." Unable to discuss side income, Fujiwara Chikata immediately changed the subject.

"Huh?" Chen Yongren feigned ignorance.

Fujiwara Chikata gave a brief explanation.

Chen Yongren said respectfully: "With Director Takada joining the Special Agency, I believe our work will proceed more smoothly from now on."

"No need to say these nice words to flatter me." Takada Ryuichi showed no concern, smiling falsely as he said: "Mr. Chen, I hope we can cooperate happily in the future."

"I will be very much looking forward to your performance!"

Takada Ryuichi had a hidden meaning.

Chen Yongren was about to speak.

Suddenly, a hurried knocking sounded from outside the door.

"Come in." Fujiwara Chikata said impatiently.

The door was pushed open, and a Japanese soldier hurried in, speaking anxiously.

"Director Fujiwara, something has happened!"

"Our people were assassinated in their homes last night!"

"Judging from the wounds on the bodies, it must be the weasel again."

Saying this, the Japanese soldier handed over the list of personnel who had suffered the assassination to Fujiwara Chikata.

"What?" Fujiwara Chikata and Takada Ryuichi both looked astonished.

Chen Yongren also showed an astonished expression.

"You bastard!" Fujiwara Chikata took the document, flipped two pages, and gritted his teeth, cursing: "It must be that weasel bastard, discovering we raided their warehouse, so he's launched revenge against us!"

"That damned bastard, acting this quickly?"

Upon hearing this news, Takada Ryuichi instinctively glanced at Chen Yongren, but after a long look he saw no flaw.

"The watch posts were just withdrawn, and then these things happened."

"Even if the weasel seeks revenge for a grudge, acting this fast is too much."

"Isn't something wrong here?"

"Hurry up and assign people to investigate; why are you just standing here?" Fujiwara Chikata snapped, slamming the table hard.

"Hai!" The Japanese soldier hastily straightened up and ran out quickly.

"Mr. Chen, what do you think?" Takada Ryuichi asked.

"I have no ideas; I only want to capture that weasel and bring him to justice as soon as possible, to settle this damned bastard!" Chen Yongren said through gritted teeth.

"You seem to hate the weasel a lot?" Takada Ryuichi stared at Chen Yongren without blinking, continuing to press: "No, I should say, it's those resistance fighters."

"As far as I know, you are clearly a Chinaman."

"Please satisfy my little curiosity."

Fujiwara Chikata moved his lips, wanting to say something more, but after thinking, he decided it was better for Chen Yongren to speak, so he simply shut his mouth.

"I've said before, they destroyed my peaceful life." Chen Yongren kept a straight face: "Whoever is the master here makes no difference to me."

"I only hope I can live better; before the Songhu Incident, anyone with clear vision knew the situation in Songhu would change greatly, yet I was still assigned here."

Saying this, Chen Yongren's eyes held a hint of hatred: "It's because I didn't give those guys money at school, offended them, and got thrown onto the most dangerous front line!"

"Then they didn't care whether I lived or died, leaving me to fend for myself; if it weren't for Zhang Haifeng accompanying me, I wouldn't know if I could have endured to now."

"Those resistance fighters you speak of have never helped my life in the slightest from beginning to now."

"On the contrary, because of them, my previous life fell into complete chaos."

"Why should I side with them? I wish I could kill each one I see."

"If it weren't for Director Fujiwara's willingness to promote me, I wouldn't know what kind of days I'm living now."

"Whoever treats me well or ill, I keep it all in my heart."

Chen Yongren displayed godlike acting skills, gritting his teeth as he spoke, his body also trembling slightly.

Even though Takada Ryuichi stared unblinkingly, he also detected no flaw.

Chen Yongren's answer was the same as what I had heard from Fujiwara Chikata's mouth.

"Could it be that Chen Yongren truly is not a resistance fighter?"

"Chen Sang, I can see everything you've done; rest assured, that bunch of idiots may overlook you, but the Empire will never forget your achievements." Fujiwara Chikata comforted.

"Yes!" Chen Yongren took two deep breaths, calming his emotions.

Takada Ryuichi still wanted to ask.

Fujiwara Chikata said: "Takada-kun, that's enough. For Chen Sang, these are painful memories; our current task should be discussing how to catch the weasel!"

Upon hearing that, Takada Ryuichi frowned, but he also found it hard to refute.

"I'll also return immediately to prepare for the investigation." Chen Yongren bowed slightly.

"Chen Sang, you'll have to work harder lately." Fujiwara Chikata said.

"Yes!" Chen Yongren replied.

Just as he was about to turn and leave.

Takada Ryuichi suddenly said: "Mr. Chen."

"Huh?" Chen Yongren turned and said: "Commander Takada, any other orders?"

"That watch looks nice; it must be expensive, right?" Takada Ryuichi glanced at the Omega watch on Chen Yongren's wrist.

"It's an Omega, the latest model this season; if I'm not mistaken, there are only three in all of Songhu, and two of them are in the hands of Songhu's business magnates."

"I never expected you to actually have one."

"But given your salary at Unit 76, you probably can't afford such an expensive watch, right?"

"It's a gift from a friend." Chen Yongren gave a slight smile.

"Oh?" Takada Ryuichi laughed: "It must be from your girlfriend, and she must come from a well‑off family; otherwise, why would she give you such an expensive gift?"

"This watch isn't something you can just buy with money."

"Commander Takada, this is my personal life; it seems unrelated to work, right?" Chen Yongren said without changing his expression.