Chapter 448: Grace Encounters an Assassination

Ren Fa insisted, it was himself who embezzled the National Government's war funds to trade stocks, resulting in a loss.

Then he thought of making money through smuggling, using Huang Liangshi's transport line to send supplies to Yu City, and finally Lu Qiren would handle the goods.

Ren Fa's embezzlement of funds carried the greatest risk, so he took 40% for himself, while the remaining 60% was split evenly between Huang Liangshi and Lu Qiren.

Because Huang Liangshi flew the China Trust Bureau's flag throughout, the smuggling operation went undetected.

Unexpectedly, the plot was exposed, and Huang Liangshi was forcibly taken to the Anti-smuggling Station.

"Do you really expect me to believe that the three of you could swallow this batch of goods worth nine million dollars?" Grace asked.

"That's right, only the three of us!" Ren Fa nodded: "We're not stupid either; we know this is a dangerous line of work, so we decided to pull off one big score and then quit."

"I've warned Huang Liangshi before not to keep flying the China Trust Bureau's flag; our business is illegal, don't be too arrogant, but this guy just won't listen!"

"Miss Grace, this is the answer, why would you believe it?" Lu Qiren said helplessly.

After Chen Yongren translated their words, Grace stood up directly: "Do you really think I'd believe that? Moving multiple sums of money, and the bank's interior noticed nothing at all?"

"Who gave you the authority to sign and stamp?"

"Has no one ever audited the national accounts?"

"Three people could never support such a huge smuggling route!"

Chen Yongren translated.

"Our bank president trusts me a lot; for convenience, I made a backup of the seal early on." Ren Fa said without changing expression: "Besides, I said that several times I almost got caught, but I just talked my way out."

"If it weren't for them pressing me, I wouldn't have risked everything for a one‑time comeback."

Lu Qiren said: "I myself have a gang background, selling some goods on the black market—what's the problem? The black market works like that; we all make money together."

"As long as you make money, nobody cares where this batch of goods came from."

Chen Yongren translated as usual.

"……" Grace remained silent for a moment, then spoke coldly: "Think about your families—what you've done is a capital offense."

"There are no outsiders here; you can speak freely, no need to worry about these problems—I'll help you get your case overturned!"

Then that very night they would all become rich and prosperous, even the rats in their houses would be caught in one sweep.

Nobody could protect them.

Chen Yongren translated Grace's words.

The two remained silent, unwilling to confess, taking all the blame upon themselves.

In short, it's just one sentence.

"Everything I did—ask me again and it's still me who did it; if you want to execute us, just get it over with."

Grace was furious.

She could clearly feel that something was wrong with this case.

The two before her, including the dead one, were nothing more than scapegoats.

But they insist they are the ones who misappropriated public funds, and Grace couldn't do anything about it.

Even if they went to court, with no evidence on their side, the judge would still directly find them guilty.

"Miss Grace, perhaps the truth really is what they did." Chen Yongren said: "Things have come to this; dragging it out further serves no purpose."

"Everyone outside is waiting; we need a closing report, and we also owe an explanation to the outside world."

"Are you involved in this?" Grace suddenly asked.

"Huh?" Chen Yongren asked, bewildered: "Miss Grace, what are you saying?"

Grace carefully observed Chen Yongren's expression, found nothing unusual, then said: "It's fine, let's go first!"

Chen Yongren nodded.

"Let's go!"

Grace walked to the door, then turned back to look at Ren Fa and Lu Qiren, staring at them intently for a while.

"It seems this case is more complicated than I imagined."

"I thought it was just simple corruption, but now…"

"Whether this money can actually reach the front lines is a big question mark."

"No, I absolutely cannot go back like this!"

"I will definitely get to the bottom of this, and I will show no leniency toward anyone."

Hearing Grace's inner thoughts, Chen Yongren almost burst out laughing.

Since this little lady herself is willing to stay, it actually saves me the trouble.

Now I just need to calmly look for evidence, dig out a bigger fish behind the scenes, and must borrow the influence of the Americans to make some forces in Yu City bleed heavily.

Ren Fa and Lu Qiren were sent back to their cells.

Chen Yongren and the others then got into the carriage.

"It's fine, hurry up and drive—let's head back to the guesthouse first." Grace said irritably.

I thought today would yield some results, but it turned out to be just two scapegoats, while the real mastermind is still behind the scenes.

As an envoy, what's wanted is not a perfunctory explanation, but the truth and facts of the incident!

The fact is, if it weren't for your American envoy status, you'd have to let your imagination run wild right now.

Chen Yongren muttered a sentence, had no objection, and drove toward the Jialing Guesthouse.

……

On their way to the Jialing Guesthouse, the audio files of several people in the meeting room were also swiftly sent to the boss's desk.

Hearing Chen Yongren urge to close the case, the boss's face showed great satisfaction.

"Lixing really is a smart fellow; he's grasped my meaning." The boss's face always bore a smile.

That's right, this is our internal affair—you gave us the money, so it's up to us how we spend it.

However, Chen Yongren has indeed restrained himself somewhat lately, which is better.

……

On the way, Grace also kept trying to find how to find a breakthrough.

They arrived at the entrance of Jialing Guesthouse and stopped.

"Miss Grace, we've arrived." Chen Yongren said.

He walked to the back and opened the car door.

Grace had just leaned out of the car when Chen Yongren suddenly felt an inexplicable sense of fear.

Here it comes again!

Someone wants to assassinate?

"There's an assassin!"

Chen Yongren directly shoved Grace to the ground.

Almost at the same time.

A gunshot rang out.

"Bang!"

The bullet shot straight into the ground where Grace had just been standing.

"!" Grace sat, eyes wide open, incredulously staring at the small dent beside her.

If this shot had hit its mark, the heart would definitely be pierced through.

Who has the guts to dare come assassinate?

It surely can't be that corrupt bunch from Chongqing.

As the gunfire ceased, the street instantly descended into chaos, with shouts echoing throughout.

The two agents beside her also immediately drew their pistols, protecting Grace nearby.

Chen Yongren's gaze instantly locked onto a building 400 meters away.

After the danger-sense skill was upgraded, the source of the bullet could be determined, and Chen Yongren almost instantly locked onto it.

"Quick, protect Miss Grace, bring her into the guesthouse, and before I return, no one is allowed to touch her!" Chen Yongren said without turning his head, running toward that spot.

"Quickly bring Miss Grace into the guesthouse!" Lin Ke Xin shouted loudly.

Damn it!

Who the hell has such a big dog egg?

The people of the four great families have gone mad, daring to kill a US envoy at this time?

No way…

If they really did that, wouldn't they be giving eye drops to that bunch of red-nosed Americans?

No matter who it is, we must catch this son of a turtle and not let him get away!

The assassin is also smart, firing only one shot.

Chen Yongren directly opened his Heavenly Eye, and a dot appeared on the map.

Damn it!

Chen Yongren sped up his pursuit.

Young master, I'll see where you run!