Chapter 633: Okamura the Old Devil's Petty Schemes

What the Commander said is absolutely correct.

Having said things to this extent, Anda 23 could not refute.

Okamura Neiji's expression was solemn.

Furthermore, there was something he didn't say.

Okamura Neiji also wanted to take advantage of Yuan Chief's investigation of this case to discern whether he had any problems.

If it had no problems, then it would be truly a win-win situation, and we could proceed with the next step plan.

Okamura Neiji's choice of Yuan Chief was also a helpless move.

Who let him be the highest-ranking young person in the North China Military Department; even if the investigation yielded no results in the end, the Army Ministry would not impose too severe a punishment.

The old devil is as crafty as a monkey; if he can avoid taking the blame, he absolutely will not take the blame.

How could Anda 23 not know the old devil's inner thoughts; he could only curse in his heart, 'What a wily and crafty fellow.'

But it didn't know that Okamura Neiji, this old devil, was thinking even deeper, not just to avoid taking the blame.

Okamura Neiji naturally was not satisfied with merely being a general; he wanted his military rank to advance further, becoming the youngest Marshal of the Younger Brother Country's Army.

But this military rank symbolizing supreme honor, besides requiring one's own strong strength, also needs someone to recommend.

Although his father-in-law was of the Han ethnicity and also a member of the Aristocracy Council, how could he compare with the Arisugawa-no-miya family that controls the Aristocracy Council?

Now, Yuan Chief is the fastest force he can mobilize.

His family itself is not bad, and they are also allied by marriage with the imperial Arisugawa-no-miya family.

This is a connection that has been delivered to his doorstep.

Okamura Neiji prepared to, when Yuan Chief's investigation came up empty and he was about to offend all his North China Army colleagues, step in and render some small assistance.

Thus, their relationship could quickly grow closer.

At that time, after ferreting out the mole, he would give all the credit to Yuan Chief.

Yuan Chief will surely feel greatly increased favor toward him!

Okamura Neiji naturally assumed that he could handle Yuan Chief well, and everything would develop according to his envisioned path.

If it were the previous Yuan Chief…

No, that's not how one could say it.

The previous Yuan Chief never had the chance to come to Beiping.

Now Yuan Chief has been replaced by another person, and he's just a figurehead.

What does Okamura Neiji have to play with him?

What a pity.

Anda 23 did not know Okamura Neiji's inner thoughts; otherwise he would surely have given him a proper greeting.

Looking at the not-so-happy Anda 23, Okamura Neiji consoled: 'Anda-kun, actually you don't need to worry too much.'

'In this assassination case, if Yuan Chief can uncover the true culprit, he will surely become famous.'

You idiot!

What you say sounds nice; since you're so good at speaking, why don't you just go investigate directly?

Listening to Okamura Neiji's words, Anda 23 felt displeased inside, but his face still maintained respect.

The scope of the information leak case is actually quite small.

Excluding the possibility that the information was stolen by someone, basically it's an internal leak.

If we could directly ferret out the mole, that wouldn't be a problem.

If not handled well, who knows how much trouble it could stir up.

We can't have the Chief just arrive at the Ministry and immediately offend everyone; how would we stand thereafter?

Tomorrow we must remind the Chief to be careful in his actions…

……

Today is destined to be a sleepless night for many people.

Except for Chen Yongren.

At this moment he has already returned home.

'Chief, you're back!' Jingxiang quickly ran to Chen Yongren's side, questioning doubtfully: 'Shouldn't the banquet only be starting now? How did you come back so quickly?'

Chen Yongren feigned helplessness: 'Don't mention it; some accidents occurred midway through the banquet…'

'An accident?' Jingxiang didn't understand.

Chen Yongren simply said what happened at the banquet.

'An explosion, someone attacked the banquet?' Jingxiang looked anxiously at Chen Yongren, circling him a few times: 'Are you hurt anywhere? Quick, let me check you over.'

As she spoke, Jingxiang tried to take off Chen Yongren's clothes.

'Jingxiang, what are you trying to do, this is the living room.' Chen Yongren grabbed Jingxiang's hand: 'I was lucky; when the explosion happened I went to the toilet, so I fortunately escaped this explosion.'

Only then did Jingxiang let out a sigh of relief.

'However, I still feel I should first see Doctor Qingzi to have her check my body again, so you won't worry.' Chen Yongren added.

'Then I'll go with you.' Jingxiang linked arms with Chen Yongren.

Doctor Qingzi is young and beautiful, and also very gentle; although she usually speaks little, under normal circumstances she only reads books in her room.

But Jingxiang still felt uneasy, letting her fiancé go alone to see that woman.

'What can you do by coming with me?' Chen Yongren tweaked Jingxiang's high nose bridge and laughed: 'Do you still not trust me?'

'There's nothing like that; I certainly know my Chief is the most obedient and won't be tempted by outside influences.' Jingxiang said playfully.

In her heart she added a sentence: 'I don't trust Doctor Qingzi.'

Hearing Jingxiang's inner voice, Chen Yongren felt amused but did not expose her: 'Rest assured, it's just a simple check; you don't know, that explosion was loud, if I don't promptly check my ears, afterward I might not be able to hear your lovely voice.'

"Annoying, Chief Commander, you're teasing me again." Looking at Chen Guobin's ambiguous gaze, Jing Xiang lowered her head shyly.

"Be good and go back to your room and wait for me, I'll be back soon." Chen Yongren coaxed and tricked Jing Xiang back to her room, then only knocked on Lin Ke Xin's door.

Soon.

Lin Ke Xin opened the door.

"Chief Commander Young Master, you..." Lin Ke Xin's acting skills were superb.

"Don't mention it, some unexpected things happened on the way, quickly help me check my ears." Chen Yongren said unhappily, walked into Lin Ke Xin's room and casually closed the door.

Afterwards.

Chen Yongren then heard movement outside the door.

Jing Xiang was tiptoeing toward Lin Ke Xin's room.

"What's wrong?" Lin Ke Xin asked softly.

After being together for a long time, Lin Ke Xin could already understand Chen Yongren's small gestures.

Chen Yongren made a silencing gesture.

In Lin Ke Xin's doubtful gaze, the door suddenly opened.

Jing Xiang, who had just placed her ear against the door, suddenly lost her balance and fell into Chen Yongren's embrace.

"Jing Xiang." Chen Yongren expressionlessly helped her stand upright, staring at her without blinking.

At first, Jing Xiang still dared to meet Chen Yongren's gaze, but later she felt somewhat guilty under his stare, like a primary school student who had done something wrong, her face flushed, she lowered her head to avoid his gaze.

Jing Xiang's little brain was spinning quickly.

"I... I just wanted to ask if you'll take a bath later."

Chen Yongren didn't expose her, pinched Jing Xiang's chin, and whispered a few words into her ear.

Jing Xiang ran away with a flushed face.

Lin Ke Xin was full of question marks.

Chen Yongren also had no intention to explain, he closed the door again and went to the infirmary.

After all.

Lin Ke Xin is a doctor, so Chen Yongren transformed the study in Lin Ke Xin's room into a place for physical examination.

The most important thing is.

Soundproofing.

No need to worry about being eavesdropped on.

"You weren't going to attend the banquet, why are you back so quickly?" Lin Ke Xin asked.

Chen Yongren said solemnly: "It's not that I'm reluctant to leave you, so I came back to see you?"