Chapter 456: Again Encounter a Japanese Spy

"Taking a break?" Chen Yongren asked deliberately.

"Don't mention it… Just talking about it makes me angry!" Grace linked arms with Chen Yongren without letting him speak: "Since the last assassination attempt, someone has been following me in Yu City; I can't do anything I want."

"My father still wants me to return home quickly and marry a…"

"And what?" Chen Yongren asked deliberately.

Marrying a fool, I have no interest in him, Grace said offhand: "Nothing, I just want…"

"I just want to go out with you to relax."

Since Grace wasn't willing to say, Chen Yongren didn't press further.

Since this foreign girl has come, I might as well keep Grace company and really get closer to her.

As for who the fool who wants to marry her is, it doesn't matter.

"Chen, we meet again." Grace asked again: "You really really A Ren't considering entering West Point Military Academy? I'm not lying to you; this is a rare opportunity."

Again?

How many times has this little foreign girl brought it up?

No.

Chen Yongren suddenly realized a problem.

What I should be worried about isn't whether this little girl actually has the power to get me admitted just by saying so.

Do you really think the school is your family's business?

Activate the scan eye.

Looking again at Grace, Chen Yongren carefully examined her resume.

Damn it.

Indeed…

Chen Yongren also finally understood where this foreign girl gets her confidence to be able to get him into West Point Military Academy at any time.

Grace's ancestors were one of the seven officers when West Point Military Academy was first established.

Their descendants also all attend West Point, graduate and become instructors; through this cycle, the students they teach branch out and flourish, truly making them a military family.

Damn!

Almost let a egg-laying old hen fly away!

Chen Yongren instantly took an interest in Grace.

This is someone worth winning over; when there's nothing else to do, I should sweet-talk this foreign girl—maybe she'll be useful later.

Rather than letting a bunch of squid get the benefit, it's better to benefit myself.

Chen Yongren immediately had the guard call and temporarily dispatch a car.

Since this foreign girl snuck out, I should all the more protect her safety.

I doubt the boss would have expected Grace to come to Rong City.

Damn.

Sending me out here, do they really think I have no temper?

Hurry up and tell me first.

Chen Yongren muttered to himself.

……

Chen Yongren drove the car, taking Grace for a leisurely drive around this ancient capital.

Grace in the passenger seat was interested in everything about Rong City, leaning against the window frame, curiously observing the surrounding streets, and asking Chen Yongren all sorts of questions.

With the enhanced scan eye in hand, these little questions posed no difficulty for Chen Yongren, who answered them one by one for Grace.

Chen Yongren could effortlessly bring up allusions, combine them with context, and make Grace burst out laughing.

Chen Yongren's broad knowledge and experience further filled Grace with admiration for him.

After a while of wandering, Grace clutched her stomach and said she was hungry; Chen Yongren generously took her to sample Rong City's famous snacks.

Like the famous Lai tangyuan, with soft, delicate skin and sweet, fragrant filling.

The two sat inside the shop.

"Boss, two bowls of tangyuan." Chen Yongren pulled out two fa bi and slapped them on the table.

The blonde, blue-eyed Grace sat in the chair, attracting many curious glances.

After all, it's not easy to see a foreign girl in Rong City.

Her high nose bridge twitched slightly: "Chen, what did you just say we were eating? It smells so good, and there's a hint of sweetness…"

Grace tilted her head, recalling the word Chen Yongren had just said.

"Tangyuan." Chen Yongren said.

"Tangyuan?" Grace wondered: "What is that?"

That word was indeed beyond her knowledge.

"It's…" Chen Yongren thought for a while, really unable to explain: "You'll know when it's served."

Grace gave an "oh," quite familiar, spreading her hands to look at the neighboring table.

The neighboring customers were also friendly, generously letting Grace have a look; seeing people around eating with fragrant gusto, Grace became even more curious.

Soon, the waiter brought two bowls of tangyuan and placed them before the two.

Looking at the four white, round things in the bowl, Grace poked them twice with a spoon and asked doubtfully: "Chen, this feels nice, bouncy…"

"This snack is famous in Rong City; hurry and try it—first fill your stomach a bit, then I'll take you to another place." Chen Yongren laughed.

Just as he said "careful, it's hot," this foreign girl popped it into her mouth; unprepared, the scalding sesame filling was squeezed dry in her mouth.

Grace hurriedly spat the half piece of tangyuan from her mouth into the bowl, lifted her head, stuck out her tongue, and kept fanning with both hands.

Seeing her embarrassed state, Chen Yongren laughed out.

Those in the shop, seeing this, also broke into kind smiles; for a first-time tangyuan eater, if one isn't careful, the mood suddenly turns cheerful.

"Chen, you're still laughing!" Grace complained: "Why didn't you tell me this is hot?"

"I was just about to say something, but you already ate it—what could I do?" Chen Yongren spread his hands, took out a handkerchief, and wiped Grace's mouth corner.

Grace, who had been about to complain, suddenly lowered her head, her cheeks slightly flushed.

"Quickly wipe it— as an international friend, your image can't suffer." Chen Yongren joked: "The handkerchief is clean; I've washed it many times."

Grace then noticed that many people were looking at her, her face red, and she wiped her mouth clean.

Having learned from being burned before, Grace also became smarter, blowing on it at her lips repeatedly before eating it whole.

"Mmm, delicious!" Grace showed an excited smile.

Lai's tangyuan already has plenty of filling; the stuffing is sweet and fragrant, and it matches her taste perfectly.

Soon, Grace finished the remaining few tangyuan, then ate another bowl before stopping.

"If I get the chance, I'll definitely stay here and eat my fill!" Grace sighed.

After finishing the tangyuan, Chen Yongren again took Grace walking through the streets and alleys.

Knowing that this foreign girl likes sweets, Chen Yongren had her eat mostly sweet snacks.

Such as steamed rice cakes, bowl cakes, sugar-oil fruits, etc., all received her unanimous praise.

Their relationship grew closer in an imperceptible way.

Grace found everything interesting, and Chen Yongren was not stingy, buying it all for her.

Spending a little money can make this foreign girl happy—why not?

But as they walked, Chen Yongren suddenly felt something was off.

It seemed someone had been following him from behind?

Was it aimed at me, or at Grace?

Chen Yongren quickly activated his Heavenly Eye skill.

As expected.

A small dot appeared behind him.

Turning around abruptly might alert him.

Chen Yongren, without changing expression, controlled a bird to circle above his head, and soon discovered a man in coarse hemp clothing, wearing a hat on his head, with a bristly beard, limping along behind him.

"Why would a foreigner appear in Rongcheng?"

"And he's riding in a military academy's carriage?"

"This foreigner's identity is surely problematic!"