Chapter 403: Contact Signal

Hearing this, Lin Ke Xin blushed, recalling how back in Hangzhou Prefecture she had inexplicably ended up on Chen Yongren's bed…

Fortunately, back then she hadn't done anything improper.

Otherwise she would have lost face badly.

That's because I, the young master, am kind-hearted; otherwise I would have devoured you completely. Sensing Lin Ke Xin's thoughts, Chen Yongren silently added a line.

"Master Chen, hiding your identity from your own companions—A Ren't you afraid of playing with fire and getting yourself killed by mistake?" Lin Ke Xin said, her words laced with barbs.

Chen Yongren chuckled: "Miss Lin, is there any point in discussing this now?"

After saying that, he said no more, walked to his bed, lay down, and rested.

Watching Chen Yongren's retreating back, Lin Ke Xin's expression grew solemn.

If Chen Yongren were an agent of the Military Statistics Bureau.

That would make sense—why Chen Dian would have sent her to his home.

Because at that time there was no safer place than Chen Yongren's home.

Who would have thought the person who caused a ruckus at the Marine Corps Hospital was the personal secretary of Chief Advisor No. 76?

But now she faces another problem.

When she and Feng Xue were besieged by Japanese puppet agents at the Spring Come Teahouse, who rescued them—was it really Chen Yongren?

If it really was him…

Then does Chen Yongren already know her Red Party identity?

But upon further thought, that doesn't seem right either…

Chen Yongren is an agent of the Military Statistics Bureau and a member of the Weasel Squad; if he knew she was a Red Party member, how could he show no reaction at all?

Could it be that this is all their stalling tactic…

Hearing this, Chen Yongren silently thought it amusing, realizing he couldn't keep scaring her like this.

If he scared her off, it would no longer be fun.

Lin Ke Xin was frowning in thought when she suddenly saw Chen Yongren rise and walk toward her; her heart tightened inexplicably, and she steadied herself, saying, "Master Chen, is something the matter?"

Chen Yongren gave a faint smile: "Miss Lin, I just want to remind you that we're heading to Chongqing soon—it's not Songhu, so there are things you must never speak of recklessly."

"Otherwise, if someone with ill intent hears it, it will ruin the reputation of the Military Statistics Bureau!"

"Would you mind speaking more plainly?" Lin Ke Xin sensed Chen Yongren had a hidden meaning.

Chen Yongren reminded her: "It's only been a few days—have you already forgotten what happened in Hangzhou Prefecture?"

Hearing that, Lin Ke Xin's heart jolted.

The person who saved her that day really was Chen Yongren!

Lin Ke Xin had thought her identity was exposed and had readied herself to draw her gun, but she heard Chen Yongren continue.

"No matter what the team leader has assigned you to do, you must keep this matter buried in your stomach and never mention it to outsiders."

Huh?

Hearing that, Lin Ke Xin's expression showed some doubt.

The way things are turning out seems somewhat different from what she had imagined.

Chen Yongren seemed to mistake her for someone transporting goods for the Military Statistics Bureau.

No wonder Chen Yongren suddenly jumped in to help—he was worried the mission would fail.

If things could wrap up like this, it wouldn't be bad.

After all.

Chen Yongren surely wouldn't dare directly ask about the Weasel Mission's contents.

As for the Weasel Squad, he also didn't know that the Hangzhou Prefecture incident concerned her; at most he'd mention a couple of sentences when they met.

In the end, how it's spun could just be whatever she says.

Perfect—she could give them an information gap!

"Do I need you to teach me that?" Lin Ke Xin reacted swiftly, feigning calm.

Chen Yongren added: "I helped you transport the goods; you owe me a favor."

"On what grounds?" Lin Ke Xin retorted.

"Just because you're still alive to ask me why here." Chen Yongren did not back down.

"I nearly got myself killed helping you wipe your ass clean, and you don't even thank me before trying to send me packing?"

"Secretary Lin, you don't want the team leader to know about the Hangzhou Prefecture incident, do you?"

"I..." Lin Ke Xin opened her mouth, but realized she couldn't refute, and said testily, "Just consider it a favor I owe you; I'll repay you if the chance arises."

"What do you mean 'just consider'? This is outright owing a favor." Chen Yongren corrected Lin Ke Xin's phrasing.

"Fine, fine, fine..." Lin Ke Xin pretended to be impatient, though inside she quietly let out a sigh of relief.

Chen Yongren added: "Remember, the outsiders I mentioned also include Boss Dai."

"What did you say?" Lin Ke Xin pretended to be puzzled.

Since the act had already gone this far, Lin Ke Xin decided to play along to the end.

"Could it be that you..." Lin Ke Xin showed a surprised expression.

One had to admit, this little vixen's reactions were extremely quick, and her acting was indeed not bad.

"Is that strange?" Chen Yongren said solemnly: "Although the boss makes money, there are simply too many brothers eating off his largesse; he can't possibly keep up."

"After all, the Songhu area is a big region, and our team leader's record isn't bad—surely he isn't short of money?" Lin Ke Xin feigned curiosity.

"Pfft, what's the use of just racking up merits?" Chen Yongren curled his lip: "Our team leader won't sweet‑talk the higher‑ups to make them happy, and the actual funds he gets A Ren't much either."

"We can only think of ways ourselves, scrape together some extra income, otherwise what will those brothers in the Songhu area eat?"

"Although the business isn't as extravagant as the million‑strong workers' clothing and food bureau, it still feeds quite a few of our brothers."

Even on Boss Dai's side, they normally just turn a blind eye; as long as they can save face, that's fine.

If you expose this matter, making everyone look bad…

Saying this, Chen Yongren snorted coldly: "Even if the team leader, out of sudden kindness, lets you go, and I can let you go, the brothers underneath who rely on this for a living won't let you off easily."

Regarding these matters, Lin Ke Xin scoffed from the bottom of her heart, but since Chen Yongren had put it this way, she still cooperated by showing a hint of panic.

"Since the team leader is willing to let you get involved in the business, from now on you're one of us." Chen Yongren smiled: "We'll make money together."

Lin Ke Xin nodded perfunctorily.

Compared to those troubles of the Military Statistics Bureau, she wanted to know how to avoid Chen Yongren and get the message to the organization that she wasn't dead and was about to leave Songhu for Yucheng.

A sudden fake-death scheme by the weasel threw off all her subsequent work arrangements, and everything currently in place needs to be redeployed…

This is simple enough—Chen Dianzheng is hanging around nearby with his people, looking for a chance to get close to you; later, young master, I'll find an excuse to give you plenty of time to talk.

"What do you want to eat tonight? I'll go out later to check the situation outside and pick something up on the way back," Chen Yongren asked casually.

Lin Ke Xin was speechless.

What time is it now, and this young master actually still has the mood to eat?

"It doesn't matter what you eat; just be careful," Lin Ke Xin reminded.

Chen Yongren gave a casual reply and turned to leave.

Lin Ke Xin worried that if Chen Yongren suddenly returned he wouldn't find her, so she didn't dare leave rashly, thinking about how else she could notify Chen Dian.

She was just thinking that.

Lin Ke Xin heard what sounded like someone knocking on the window.

Huh?

Lin Ke Xin felt wary and quickly drew the pistol at her waist.

If it were Chen Yongren, he would surely just push the door open—why would he knock on the window?

She listened closely.

The knocking was sounding out in some pattern…