Chapter 308: Lost and Regained

How is that possible?

"No, this definitely has a problem!" Gao Tian Longyi couldn't believe what he saw, quickly walked over to Chen Yongren's side, and examined carefully.

No wound at all.

Gao Tian Longyi couldn't help but shout, holding his forehead, and retreated several steps.

The assassin's build and voice were very similar to Chen Yongren's, and even had that limited-edition watch of his.

But what about the wound?

How could such a big wound just disappear?

Even if I had collided with the assassin's ribs, there should have been a bruise, but Chen Yongren's skin is just a healthy wheat tone.

"This definitely has a problem!" Gao Tian Longyi examined carefully.

But he found nothing.

Chen Yongren wasn't wearing any fake skin to cover wounds.

Moreover, how would one conceal his gunshot wound?

Gao Tian Longyi suddenly felt his brain wasn't up to the task.

Confused, huh?

Being confused is exactly right!

You damn well couldn't imagine it even if you died—this whole thing is genuine; I, your young master, am using a real thing to deceive you.

It would be strange if you, you son of a bitch, didn't fall for it.

Seeing the moment was right, Chen Yongren struggled free, protecting Hua Lei, and looked at Teng Yuan Jintai: "What on earth is going on? What assassination?"

"Why is my watch in Director Gao Tian's hands?"

"Gao Tian, speak!" Teng Yuan Jintai glared at Gao Tian Longyi, his old face darker: "I need a reasonable explanation!"

Lately he's been busy trying to catch the Yellow Weasel, but he's been as invisible as a ghost, with no news at all.

Teng Yuan Jintai was having a headache over this matter.

So what's the result?

That night, Old Devil Teng Yuan Jintai received a call from Gao Tian Longyi, claiming he had been assassinated by Chen Yongren.

Originally Teng Yuan Jintai thought Gao Tian Longyi was just looking for another excuse to go after Chen Yongren, but when he saw that limited-edition watch, he immediately realized the seriousness of the problem.

If Chen Yongren had a problem, he couldn't escape blame either, let alone his status as the Office 76 Chief Consultant, a position he himself had signed off on appointing.

Teng Yuan Jintai came along just to personally oversee this matter.

But the way things turned out far exceeded Old Devil Teng Yuan Jintai's expectations.

Now, in this situation, he simply doesn't know what to say.

Gao Tian Longyi wore a constipated expression, having prepared to harshly mock Chen Yongren, arrest him, and bring him in for interrogation.

Now he couldn't utter a single word.

"Director Teng Yuan, what kind of assassination is this?" Chen Yongren feigned anger: "I've been diligently working at Office 76, assisting the Locust Army in catching the Yellow Weasel."

"Yet you brought people to my house in the middle of the night, accusing me of carrying out some assassination."

"Chen Sang, don't be angry, this is just a misunderstanding." Teng Yuan Jintai looked at Chen Yongren, his expression softening: "Gao Tian was assaulted not long ago, according to his description."

"The assassin's voice and figure are somewhat like yours, and the assassin left a watch just like yours at the scene."

"That's why we came to investigate to get to the bottom of this."

"The watch?" Chen Yongren frowned slightly: "I said it, that watch was stolen a few days ago; Section Chief Gu knows about it, and the police precinct could check."

"Moreover, how could I possibly carry out an assassination, retreat, and then go home to rest in such a short time?"

"Besides, if I really did this, how could I be so stupid as to carry personal items that could prove my identity?"

"This is clearly someone trying to frame me!"

"You don't want to check the wound—where is the wound? Can you find those wounds?"

Chen Yongren forcefully pulled open his clothes, revealing the wound at his shoulder blade, his tone tinged with resentment and anger.

"The wound I got saving Director Teng Yuan is still here, and you're still doubting my background?"

"Should we go to the hospital now to check if this wound is a gunshot?"

Upon hearing this, Teng Yuan Jintai fell silent for a moment, then nodded: "Chen Sang is absolutely right; upon further thought, this matter indeed has loopholes."

"This watch is too distinctive; if anything goes wrong, it easily exposes one's identity."

"Combining the fact that Chen Sang lost his watch, it must be that the Yellow Weasel first sent someone to steal his watch, then secretly plotted an assassination, waiting to frame Chen Sang."

"If the assassination succeeded, as long as the watch was left at the scene, suspicion would fall on Chen Sang—no matter how many mouths he had, he couldn't clear himself."

"If the assassination failed, the assassin being similar to Chen Sang in many ways, leaving the watch at the scene would likewise point the evidence chain at Chen Sang."

"But this guy didn't expect to get injured, which thereby cleared Chen Yongren of suspicion."

"Director Teng Yuan, your insight." Chen Yongren muttered: "If it weren't for you, I might suffer another unjust grievance."

"Gao Tian, I hope you think through the consequences before acting in the future, instead of making decisions on a hot head." Teng Yuan Jintai's tone was unsparing.

"I really can't understand why Gao Tian keeps suspecting Chen Sang."

"If we encounter something like this again, we need to think more carefully; this guy has always been at odds with Chen Sang."

"We must never trust Gao Tian's one-sided account, lest the misunderstanding happen again."

"That's exactly the kind of thinking we need," Chen Yongren immediately said: "Director Teng Yuan, don't get angry; Director Gao Tian is also trying to discern the true assassin."

"It's no big deal if I suffer a bit of grievance; what matters most now is catching the real culprit!"

"These folks are getting bolder and bolder—just as Gao Tian took office, they dare do this; who knows what they'll do next!"

Chen Yongren clearly understands that this trivial matter alone could never topple Gao Tian Longyi.

But even if we can't topple him, we can make him sick to death.

What? My death only requires killing Chen Yongren, and it will turn into baseless slander and suspicion.

But to outsiders, Gao Tian Longyi seems to be targeting Chen Yongren.

This makes his words lose credibility.

"Chen Sang, you've been working hard lately, so we won't disturb your rest." Teng Yuan Jintai eased his tone, suppressing his anger as he waved his hand, preparing to lead the people away.

Gao Tian Longyi had no choice but to follow them back.

"Wait a moment, Chief Teng Yuan." Chen Yongren seemed to recall something.

"Chen Sang, is there anything else?" Teng Yuan Jintai turned and asked.

Chen Yongren showed an embarrassed smile and said: "Chief Teng Yuan, since that watch has been found by you…"

"This is a very important friend who gave me this as a gift for starting my job; it holds special meaning for me…"

"Keeping it in your hands also serves no purpose; could you return it to me?"

Gao Tian Longyi was just about to refuse.

Teng Yuan Jintai, however, directly said: "Chen Sang's words also make sense, Gao Tian, immediately return the watch to Chen Sang!"

"Yes!"

Seeing that Teng Yuan Jintai's tone allowed no refusal, Gao Tian Longyi could only helplessly hand the watch to Chen Yongren, speaking with deep meaning.

"Chen Sang, such a precious gift, lost and then recovered."

"I hope you will take good care of it from now on; under no circumstances should you lose it again."

"Otherwise, next time you might not be so lucky!"