Chapter 341: Early Instructions

Today is a good day to hold a memorial service for those new government officials, and Chen Yongren is also making the final preparations.

After ensuring Agent 76 had completed the final preparations, Chen Yongren prepared to go to the hospital to pick up Zhang Haifeng upon his discharge.

This kid is the main figure of this consolation gathering.

Everything relies on him to keep up appearances; he simply cannot be absent.

Although Zhang Haifeng has been recuperating in the hospital these past few days, he hasn't been idle.

Those two old devils, Teng Yuan Jintai and Zuoteng Xiongje, have arranged for many people to go to the hospital.

They instructed him on what to say during his speech at the assembly and how to promote the new government in order to attract more people to join it.

More importantly, those two old devils intend to use the assembly as an opportunity to promote abroad, help the new government gain a firm foothold internationally, establish diplomatic relations with more countries, and thereby replace the status of the Yu Cheng government on the world stage.

When Zhang Haifeng was met, he had already changed into a proper suit, combed his hair into a neat pompadour, and a few government staff members stood beside him, giving him some reminders.

Although Zhang Haifeng was impatient, he could only bear it and listen; upon seeing Chen Yongren come to pick him up, his face instantly lit up with excitement.

Chen Yongren took Zhang Haifeng away on the pretext that everything was under his control, and came to the car.

The sedan that had been fitted before was blown up; to facilitate Chen Yongren's work, the new car is already in place.

"Thank goodness, Ren Ge, you arrived just in time; otherwise my head would have exploded." Zhang Haifeng irritably scratched the back of his head.

Thinking that tonight he would be paraded before that bunch of traitorous lackeys as a propaganda model, Zhang Haifeng felt a sudden headache.

Who would have thought that instead of becoming a model in the National Government, he ended up standing out among a crowd of traitors.

Just as Zhang Haifeng was about to pull open the car door, Chen Yongren stopped him: "Today, you are the main character; I'll drive."

Seeing Chen Yongren's serious expression, Zhang Haifeng's face froze as he suddenly realized what day today was.

He would die together with those traitorous lackeys at this consolation assembly, and then he would escape from this vortex.

At the final step, he cannot shrink back.

The two of them sat in the car.

"Next." Chen Yongren casually pulled out a pill and tossed it to Zhang Haifeng.

"What is this?" Zhang Haifeng caught the pill and examined it closely.

It was dark and dull, round and smooth, with a faint sheen.

Held under the nose, it gave off no smell at all.

"This is the drug I prepared for you; you will be poisoned instantly, and once you lose consciousness, you won't have to worry about anything else." Chen Yongren said directly.

"Is that feasible?" Zhang Haifeng frowned: "Won't that be too risky?"

He had originally thought that Chen Yongren would resort to assassination, making him get shot, severely injured and unable to survive, as a way to escape.

Just this one little pill?

Zhang Haifeng added: "The Japanese would certainly not fail to examine our corpses; if they discovered we still had vital signs, wouldn't that give us away, putting you in danger at that time?"

"Don't worry, I've tested it; with their level they won't be able to detect it." Chen Yongren said confidently.

"Then when should I take it?" Zhang Haifeng asked again: "What if someone wants to examine the corpse?"

"When someone dies of poison inside the venue." Chen Yongren said mysteriously: "As for your corpse, I've already made preparations!"

"By the way, remember: when eating, do not take a second helping!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Haifeng nodded and said no more.

To ensure absolute safety of the plan, Chen Yongren did not involve anyone else.

This matter is too involved; a slight slip would drag him in as well. Besides himself, Chen Yongren dared not let anyone else handle it.

The fewer people who know, the safer they will be.

Just as Hua Lei will not know Zhang Haifeng, and Zhang Haifeng will not know Hua Lei.

Chen Yongren first sent Zhang Haifeng to the venue; seeing that the time was about right, he then drove off to pick up Hua Lei.

After all, they were attending a banquet; taking advantage of the downtime while driving, Chen Yongren also changed into the currently most fashionable suit.

When Hua Lei was met, this girl had already put on a beautiful evening gown; because the weather had turned cool, she also draped a white mink-fur shawl over her shoulders and carried a small ladies' handbag in her hand.

This was the last time she would accompany Chen Yongren under the identity of Hua Lei, and she had dressed herself very elaborately.

In the car.

Chen Yongren likewise handed Hua Lei a black pill: "At the banquet, when someone is poisoned, you then swallow it."

Hua Lei likewise worried that this might expose them and put Chen Yongren in danger.

Chen Yongren could only patiently explain it again.

Once she was sure Chen Yongren would not be in danger, Hua Lei finally relaxed, took the pill, and carefully placed it in her bag.

"I've also made some of the meat you love in the pot."

"I've also made the pastries you like in the cabinet."

"I know you like sweets, so I added extra sugar; when you finish, I'll think of a way to make more for you…"

……

Hua Lei sat in the car, arranging household affairs.

Chen Yongren was also both amused and exasperated, but he knew Hua Lei was concerned for him, so he listened and responded with a smile.

"Don't worry, such days won't last long; sooner or later we'll return to normal life." Chen Yongren gently took Hua Lei's hand and softly comforted her.

Hua Lei's face flushed, and she gave a slight nod.

Chen Yongren directly parked the car at the entrance of the new government, casually tossed the car keys to the Agent 76 standing guard at the gate: "Go, help me park the car properly."

"Yes, Ren Ge!" the damned agent replied with a grin.

Chen Yongren then brought Hua Lei to the guard post to sign in and register.

At this moment, many sedans were queuing up on the street, waiting to register.

Chen Yongren scanned with his scanning eye; aside from the Agent 76 personnel, they were all municipal government officials.

Tonight, we can kill to our heart's content.

Hua Lei linked arms with Chen Yongren and walked into the banquet hall.

Sato Yusuke had keen eyes; seeing Chen Yongren enter, he held a glass of champagne and walked over to him.

"Director Sato." Chen Yongren greeted him proactively.

Sato Yusuke nodded slightly, his gaze falling on Hua Lei, he sized her up for a moment, then extended his hand and said, "Hello, I presume this lovely lady must be your sister, Hua Lei?"

Chen Yongren nodded slightly: "This girl is attending this kind of banquet for the first time; if she does anything wrong, please forgive her, Locust Army."

Seeing this Japanese devil proactively extend his hand, Hua Lei felt disgusted but still smiled and reached out.

The two exchanged a perfunctory handshake.

Sato Yusuke's eyes flashed with surprise.

"The index finger area is very delicate, no old calluses."

"There are also no traces left on the shoulders from long-term gun training."

"He seems to be just an ordinary little girl..."

Damn!

No wonder this old devil agreed so readily to let Hua Lei attend the banquet.

Special agents who are in long-term contact with firearms will leave traces on their fingers and shoulders.

This old thing isn't really trying to shake hands; he just wants to use the opportunity to examine Hua Lei.

If Hua Lei truly had training traces on her fingers and shoulders, then after tonight's banquet ends, this old devil would likely make a move on her.

Damn it!

This old thing is really scheming.

"Wrong, we cannot rule out the possibility that this woman is left-handed." A thought quickly sprang up in Sato Yusuke's mind.

Chen Sang, I didn't expect you to have such a beautiful sister. Upon first meeting, I don't have a good gift to give her." Sato Yusuke pulled out a burgundy box from his pants pocket.