Chapter 445: The Boss's Pacification

"Lixing, I heard you seized a batch of goods today?" the boss asked.

"Senior, your information is really well-informed." Chen Yongren nodded: "This batch of goods worth thirty million silver dollars lacks any paperwork or proof."

"It's obviously smuggled in; this is just what I've found. Behind the scenes, who knows how many other bad deeds this gang has done."

"So far we know that the bastard named Huang Liangshi is helping the Great City Company procure goods."

"I intend to follow this lead, continue investigating upward, and thoroughly dig out the people behind this!"

Hearing this, the boss gave a slight nod: "Lixing, you did a great job on this!"

"You don't know, Commissioner Grace came specifically to investigate this."

"Huh?" Chen Yongren feigned confusion.

"The National Government and the United States have a trade relationship; on the surface it's trade, but actually it's through trade that they provide us with funds." The boss said, heartbroken.

"But within the party there's a group of corrupt elements eyeing these funds."

"This has caused several funds on the books to have unclear destinations; now looking at it, these funds are very likely to have been embezzled to set up companies for smuggling."

"You mean the Great City Company is a white glove used to launder funds?" Chen Yongren showed a surprised expression.

He guessed the boss would try to placate him and hinder his investigation of this matter, but he didn't expect the boss to combine these two things.

The boss was clearly thinking about this matter, trying to make big things small and small things disappear, worried that he would really uncover the trade behind the Great City Company and who had embezzled the anti-Japanese funds.

"Exactly!" the boss nodded: "During the war, many snakes, insects, rats, and ants took the chance to make a fortune, and there are also people inside using power for personal gain."

"We've investigated many people, but the profits here are huge; many are still willing to risk their lives. This bunch of bastards—the nation's future means nothing compared to their bank savings!"

"Then why don't we hurry up and arrest the person in charge of the Great City Company and seize their ledgers?" Chen Yongren also didn't expose him, playing along with the boss's act.

"As long as we can find their company's transaction flow in the bank, we can know the fund flow and surely uncover the mastermind behind it!"

"I've already sent people to investigate these." The boss said coldly: "I've also taken all relevant personnel under control!"

"Damn bastards, this lot will take any money; if we don't slaughter them, I can't quell my hatred!"

The boss's acting was superb, and he sighed with regret.

"Then what do I need to do?" Chen Yongren asked again.

"The evidence is still being gathered and organized; for now I don't need you." The boss said: "Just entertain Miss Grace well, and when the evidence is solid, I'll hand it over to you to handle."

"Although you're capable, our Military Statistics Bureau isn't all a bunch of useless people; we can't just keep ordering you around."

"If you're worn out, the ones who'd be happy would be those Japanese spies."

Sure enough, that's the case!

The boss saying that, Chen Yongren wasn't surprised at all.

"But rest assured, your contribution to this matter is indispensable." The boss smiled.

If we really let Chen Yongren continue investigating, it probably wouldn't take a day to get to the bottom of the Great City Company.

This matter must stop here.

The boss has already made plans to deal with all relevant personnel in these few days.

The envoy from the United States came specifically for the funds corruption case.

We absolutely cannot let anything go wrong now; if they discover someone has misappropriated funds for other uses, they'll angrily refuse to continue aid, and the National Government's situation will only get worse.

'Lixing is still young.'

'Full of vigor and ideals.'

'For now, better not let him know these things, lest he can't take the blow; when the time is right, we'll properly teach him the ways of being an official.'

The boss thought to himself, then said aloud: "Lixing, you've been promoted to general at a young age, which shows how high the superiors' expectations of you are."

"The superiors are also earnestly cultivating you, Lixing; you must absolutely not let them down."

"As the head of the Action Department, your every move no longer concerns just yourself; you must take responsibility for your subordinates."

Saying this, the boss's tone grew vague: "Quite a few people inside are interested in you, saying they'd like to meet you properly."

A major general under thirty is indeed a formidable new force; the superiors clearly intend to use this opportunity to balance some dishonest elements inside.

'What the hell is interested in Chen Yongren?'

'Clearly they feel the superiors are showing extra favor and want to win him over.'

'Too bad, a bunch of brainless donkeys—Lixing is still young; isn't it still unclear who he'll pledge his allegiance to?'

'Perhaps in the near future, the so-called Four Great Families will gain another member.'

The Four Great Families actually have five, which really makes sense; Chen Yongren muttered to himself.

Although he felt angry inside, his words were still humble: "I'm just a junior; what's there to see? I should be the one visiting these seniors to ask them questions."

"Now isn't the time to talk about that, Lixing; Miss Grace is at the Jialing Guesthouse—you should keep her company and fulfill your duty as host." The boss added.

"Since you're also involved, it's a good chance to tell her about your findings."

"They've come all the way to Chongqing to help us investigate internal corruption; we must give them full support!"

"Yes, senior." Chen Yongren stood at attention and saluted.

"I still have things to do, so I won't bother you." The boss waved and saw him off.

Chen Yongren was just about to leave.

"Wait." The boss called out to Chen Yongren, tossing him a set of car keys: "Since we're receiving guests, we definitely need a car."

"You take this car for now; I'll sign off on all expenses."

Chen Yongren took the keys, found it was a Cadillac sedan, nodded slightly, brought Lin Ke Xin to the Jialing Guesthouse, and found Grace.

"Chen, we meet again." Grace smiled and invited Chen Yongren in.

The room's heating was on full blast; Grace also took off her coat, wearing only a single layer.

Chen Yongren sat upright, eyes forward, and bluntly said that he had found problems with the Great City Company's cargo transport.

"Smuggling?" Grace frowned.

Chen Yongren nodded: "Exactly, Miss Geleisi, we suspect someone inside opened a company, misappropriated support funds, smuggled goods, resold supplies, to profit."

"We have currently detained the relevant personnel and are organizing the data."

"Where are they? I want to meet them." Geleisi was also very direct.

Based on Geleisi's investigative experience, whoever dared to embezzle this fund must have a complicated background.

"They..." Chen Yongren was about to speak when he was interrupted by a phone ring.

Geleisi answered the phone: "Hello, this is Geleisi. Who are you?"

Chen Yongren furrowed his brows.

"The boss's voice?"

"Why is he calling now?"