Chapter 537: Choosing a Blind Date Partner

"I certainly know!" Chen Yongren straightened up and asked again: "Don't you doubt that the counterfeit money appeared too quickly, Uncle?"

Chi Mu Chengping remained silent; in fact, when he received this news, his first thought was that there were corrupt elements inside, seeking to profit from the opportunity.

"Not long after the currency appeared, counterfeit silver dollars that could pass as real started to show up..." Chen Yongren continued.

"Although I don't know the minting process, I understand one thing: to imitate something, you must necessarily understand it thoroughly; otherwise, how could you counterfeit it?" Chen Yongren continued.

Pausing, Chen Yongren added: "Moreover, printing requires professional tools; these are not something ordinary people can obtain through special channels."

Chi Mu Chengping remained silent.

What Chen Yongren said made sense; initially, the Military Statistics Bureau wanted to counterfeit Japanese currency, and just understanding it took several years.

Moreover, the new currency had been redesigned, making it impossible for the Military Statistics Bureau to quickly produce the engraving plates.

This time the counterfeit money appeared too quickly, and it spread rapidly, leaving no trace.

If there isn't a powerful backer behind it...

Taking a deep breath, Chi Mu Chengping said in a low voice: "Chief Commander, don't talk nonsense; your idea is dangerous!"

Chen Yongren straightened up.

"Say such things only in front of me; under no circumstances should you leak them outside, understand?" Chi Mu Chengping said with a stern expression.

"Chief Commander understands." Chen Yongren said.

Chi Mu Chengping, who already had a headache over this case, upon hearing Chen Yongren say that, immediately felt the case was beyond his ability to investigate; he pinched the bridge of his nose, somewhat irritated, and said: "Enough, let's not mention this case for now."

"As long as the lawbreakers keep using this currency, we will always be able to find clues."

"Hey!" Chen Yongren straightened up, immediately changed the subject: "By the way, Uncle, we got their contact signal—have those Military Statistics Bureau people taken the bait?"

Originally, Chen Yongren deliberately gave a false contact signal, waiting for this day.

Upon hearing this, Chi Mu Chengping again wore a constipated expression, shook his head, and said: "They seem to have gotten wind of it in advance, ignored the signal we left, vanished without a trace, and never reappeared."

"Disappeared?" Chen Yongren feigned surprise: "Even if they just used Yang Xiang as cannon fodder, that guy wasn't dead at the time—don't they care at all about his safety?"

"If the Military Statistics Bureau always acts this way, those internal wavering traitors would dare not surrender and work for them."

"Although Yang Xiang was previously a traitor, by their standards he at least turned from darkness to light, and he even earned merit—why wouldn't the Military Statistics Bureau take the opportunity to publicize it?"

Hearing this, Chi Mu Chengping's face changed.

Back then, the pressure from superiors was too great; Chi Mu Chengping only wanted to close the case quickly.

Looking at it now, it seems they overemphasized closing the case, thereby overlooking some important details.

"Uncle, I have an idea in my heart..." Chen Yongren said.

"What idea?" Chi Mu Chengping asked.

Chen Yongren fell silent for a moment, then said without changing expression: "Our internal may have a double-agent; this person informed the Military Statistics Bureau right after Yang Xiang's arrest, which is why they didn't show up this time."

"What?" Chi Mu Chengping exclaimed in surprise.

"This is just my bold guess." Chen Yongren explained: "Upon careful thought, the case of the envoy's killing is very strange."

"A mere section chief could actually succeed in assassinating the envoy and then escape unharmed.

"Even if that person were extremely clever and familiar with the terrain, if it weren't for someone inside providing support, or deliberately creating a loophole…"

"Of course, we cannot rule out that his luck was indeed good, and afterward he deliberately fabricated a false contact signal just to interfere with our investigation direction."

Chen Yongren spoke very smoothly, without completely committing to his words.

But Chi Mu Chengping fell into deep thought; at first he hadn't considered this angle, but after hearing Chen Yongren say that, upon further reflection, it really did seem off…

A complete operation necessarily involves many plans.

But Yang Xiang's nearly perfect statement caused Chi Mu Chengping to overlook the biggest doubt.

How did Yang Xiang infiltrate the route the envoy would take, and how did he escape under layers of encirclement?

Why did the Military Statistics Bureau personnel not contact him for a long time?

"Damn it!" Chi Mu Chengping flew into a rage.

We've been tricked!

Yang Xiang surely concealed many things, merely to protect certain people, so he deliberately released some smoke screens.

The purpose was to solidify his own guilt, seeking death wholeheartedly.

Even his identity poses serious problems; it will certainly not be as simple as he claimed.

Chi Mu Chengping's expression grew increasingly grave.

The situation seems worse than he imagined.

Chi Mu Chengping looked at Chen Yongren and said: "Chief Commander, your discovery is important; this is a whole new investigative direction."

Chen Yongren said seriously: "We must find a way to investigate this thoroughly; otherwise, such incidents are highly likely to happen a second or third time."

Upon hearing this, Chi Mu Chengping's face darkened further; unable to resist, he clenched his fist, nodded, and said: "Chief Commander, what you say makes perfect sense."

Chen Yongren immediately straightened his back.

After pondering a moment, Chi Mu Chengping again looked at Chen Yongren and said: "These matters can't be rushed for now; after saying so many disheartening things, we should also share something happy to lift our spirits."

"Huh?" Chen Yongren feigned confusion: "What happy thing?"

"Chief Commander, what's wrong with your pick—exactly which girl have you taken a liking to?"

"Can I help you arrange it in advance?"

"Arrange?" Chen Yongren feigned surprise.

Nothing else.

Upon discerning, this old bastard actually wanted to stage a hero-saving-the-beauty drama to win the little beauty's heart.

Have to say, this old bastard really knows how to play.

Chi Mu Chengping immediately gave an explanation.

"Uncle… you really are." Chen Yongren showed a troubled expression.

What? Akiba Shouhei laughed, "With your looks, this move works best on girls. Don't worry—my people are reliable; they won't cause any trouble."

How? Chi Mu Chengping smiled and said: "With your looks, this move is most effective against girls. Rest assured, the people I've arranged are guaranteed in number, and there will be no trouble."

It will surely give you a chance to show off your heroism.

It will certainly let you properly display your heroic bearing.

"Uncle..." Chen Yongren trailed off, wanting to say something: "I..."

Uncle... Chen Yongren wanted to speak but hesitated: "I..."

"Don't tell me you want it all." Akiba Shouhei waved his hand, saying, "I'll assume you're joking, but if this gets out, their family will say we Genji have no manners."

Don't tell me you want everything. Chi Mu Chengping waved his hand and said: "I'll take it as a joke, but if this gets out, their family will only say that our Yuan Clan lacks propriety."

"Haiyi, the commander-in-chief gets it." Chen Yongren nodded, thought for a moment, and said, "Alright, let's go with Shizuka from Seikawa Palace."

Hey, Chief understood. Chen Yongren nodded, pondered a moment, and said: "Well then, let's pick Seikawa Palace's Shizuka as a match."

Besides, she looks just like the stunning Kudo Shizuka.

Besides, it's because the young lady looks just like the peak-beauty Kudo Shizuka.

More importantly, her father is a prince, a senior elder of the Japanese House of Peers, and the actual power behind it.

More importantly, this young lady's father is an imperial prince, a high-ranking elder statesman of the Riben House of Peers, and also the actual power behind the scenes.

He wields significant influence both in Japan and across the Asian theater.

Whether in Riben domestic or on the Asian battlefield, he wields considerable influence.

Of course.

Of course.

She's just a pawn Chen Yongren threw in; he needs to give the old guy an excuse.

This young lady is just a random shield character Chen Yongren pulled out; he still needs to give the old devil an explanation.

Chen Yongren's idea is simple: he still wants it all.

Chen Yongren's idea is simple: he still wants everything.