Chapter 542: We don't have much time left

Upon hearing this, Chi Mu Chengping's smiling face froze on the spot.

Actually, it cannot be said that there has been no progress.

After Chen Yongren's remark last time, Chi Mu Chengping really dared not continue investigating further.

The counterfeit money case involves a wide area, and almost all are important cities occupied by the locust army; who knows how many people's interests are involved behind it.

Chi Mu Chengping would rather endure scolding than dare to continue investigating further.

It truly fears that if the investigation continues, it will uncover some significant figures, so the counterfeit money case has remained in a state of suspension.

Perhaps the superiors would rather see him with no clues and no progress.

The best approach is to keep dragging it on.

Drag it until death.

Drag it until His Majesty the Locust Emperor sends another envoy team, then directly push this black pot onto them.

Perceiving Chi Mu Chengping's inner thoughts, Chen Yongren was speechless; he never expected that merely deliberately interfering with its investigation direction would cause this old devil to dare not continue the case.

However, this is also fine.

The old devil also indirectly gained himself more operational space.

You're waiting for the envoy to come investigate the case, right?

If they really dare to come over, I, the young master, will kill them on the spot for you to see.

And give that unlucky little devil a good scare.

Spring is about to arrive, and Chen Yongren also plans to use his company to quickly ship the counterfeit money to Japan proper, thereby fully realizing its value.

Seeing Chen Yongren's curiosity, Chi Mu Chengping evasively said: "The matter is still under investigation; after all, this counts as the year's biggest case, and it is related to our economic system."

"Therefore we must be cautious, careful and careful again, striving to make no mistakes."

"Hai!" Chen Yongren stood upright and said: "Uncle's words are absolutely correct; Chief Secretary understands."

"Besides, you shouldn't investigate this case yourself; hand it over to your subordinates. If you have to do everything personally, what's left for them to do?" Chi Mu Chengping said vaguely.

Whether to speak or not, this old devil Chi Mu indeed cares deeply about the Chief Secretary, worried he might uncover something he shouldn't, so he tossed out the link most likely to become a black pot.

"Why?" Chen Yongren said excitedly: "This is a major case, a great opportunity to achieve great merit; how could it be lightly abandoned?"

One must not forget the patriotic persona; otherwise, how could one later seize the state?

"Chief Secretary, you're almost chewing up the answer and feeding it to them; why not think a bit—what kind of reason leads to no investigation results?" Chi Mu Chengping hinted.

"……" Chen Yongren said: "But…"

"No 'but'!" Chi Mu Chengping feigned anger: "You should be thinking about your lifelong affair now, rather than obsessing over a so-called result!"

"Since you've taken a liking to a girl like Jingxiang, you should seriously consider how to pursue her."

"Securing her is not something to discuss, but she probably was very curious about me yesterday; Chen Yongren said confidently: 'Please rest assured, Uncle, this little girl is easy for me to catch.'"

"I've heard this girl is hard to handle; that boy from the Three Pagodas Palace keeps pestering her, and she has refused him several times, openly and secretly." Chi Mu Chengping said.

"By the way, I also received news that Sanqigongheren has arrived in Jinmen."

Chen Yongren feigned surprise and asked: "Three Pagodas Palace, the surviving Five Palaces House?"

"That's right." Chi Mu Chengping smiled; "His father is the Prince of Three Pagodas Palace, and before this he had been managing the family's estates in Beiping."

"Since he has come from Beiping to our territory, he cannot be allowed to run wild." Chen Yongren said; "If he behaves honestly, I will treat him as a guest; if he does not…"

"Don't go overboard." Chi Mu Chengping set a limit, then also gave Chen Yongren a speech manuscript.

"This is your speech at the banquet; you must memorize it before the banquet begins, absolutely no mistakes allowed, understand?"

"Yes." Chen Yongren took the speech manuscript, gave a casual reply, and bade farewell to Chi Mu Chengping.

Sitting in the carriage, Chen Yongren roughly glanced at the speech manuscript.

Chewing over the words, he felt his head swim.

Dirty stuff got into his brain.

With his super strong memory, Chen Yongren finds it hard to forget even if he wants to.

Three days passed in a flash, and soon it was the day of the matchmaking banquet.

Chen Yongren wore a custom-made kimono, tailored to fit, accentuating his tall figure; the garment also bore gold-thread outlined pen-and-ink gentian dark patterns.

Seeing Chen Yongren in his splendid kimono, Lin Ke Xin couldn't help teasing: "Your appearance is not bad; I think those lady nobles, upon seeing you, would be reluctant to move their eyes away."

"And you?" Chen Yongren asked seriously.

Lin Ke Xin froze; seeing Chen Yongren's mischievous smile, she knew she was being teased again, and angrily retorted: "Get lost!"

After teasing Lin Ke Xin for a while, Chen Yongren, under the driver's guidance, proceeded to the venue.

Chi Mu Chengping was waiting outside.

Chen Yongren hurried over and said: "Uncle, why are you outside?"

"You are today's main character; I naturally must come out to greet you to show respect." Chi Mu Chengping teased, sized him up from head to toe, and said satisfactorily.

"Yo, indeed deserving of being the family's most outstanding young talent; just standing there you shine brilliantly—I think those girls seeing you will surely be swooning."

"Uncle, you're joking; compared to you, I am the one who feels inadequate." Chen Yongren said modestly.

"You brat, all you know is to tease me." Chi Mu Chengping said: "Come in with me; I'll first introduce you to some people, then you can recite the speech manuscript for me again."

"Today's opening remarks must not be wrong, otherwise they will ridicule us."

"After all, you will have only one marriage partner; they are not ordinary people, and if their daughters haven't caught your eye, you must also consider their dignity."

"If they are all willing to marry their daughters to me, I wouldn't mind either." Chen Yongren suddenly said.

Chi Mu Chengping helplessly shook his head, not taking up that topic, and first brought him to meet some staff members of the consulate.

From the envoy down to officials of all ranks, they all came to give their respects, showing great face.

Besides them, there were also the Jinmen garrison and several representatives from the Beiping Huabei Command.

After all, the Yuan Clan still wields considerable influence; the respect due must still be given.

Chen Yongren endured his inner impatience and greeted them.

Unfortunately, they are merely representatives, all useless things.

But since we've come, it's fine to get rid of them handily; we can't let them make a trip for nothing.

Chi Mu Chengping, that old bastard, didn't know what he was thinking, still enthusiastically introducing, and in a short while saw twenty or thirty people.

Afterwards, Chi Mu Chengping then told Chen Yongren the main procedure of the banquet.

It's just three stages.

Opening speech, mid-exchange, adjournment.

"Chief, how's your speech manuscript preparation?" Chi Mu Chengping asked: "We don't have much time left."