Chapter 634: This is a military order

"Don't give me that — when you were being lovey‑dovey with her, I saw it all…" He trailed off, Lin Ke Xin felt something was off; why am I saying these things?

Putting aside distracting thoughts, Lin Ke Xin asked, "Don't change the subject — how did you suddenly come back?"

"Did something happen at the banquet?"

"As expected of my former fiancée, you're sharp." Chen Yongren gave a thumbs up.

Fiancée.

Still former?

Lin Ke Xin gave Chen Yongren an eye roll.

Seeing Chen Yongren openly admit it, Lin Ke Xin wasn't surprised.

Given Chen Yongren's nature, if he didn't cause some trouble at the banquet, it wouldn't be him.

"Come on, what did you do this time?" Lin Ke Xin asked curiously.

Could it be that Chen Yongren killed the commander of the North China Area Army?

If he took out that guy, it would shock the whole world…

Chen Yongren also put aside his joking mood and recounted what happened at the banquet.

"Huh?"

After hearing Chen Yongren finish, Lin Ke Xin was left somewhat bewildered by his words.

A TNT bomb, killing dozens of Japanese officers?

Among them were even several lieutenant generals.

Operation Plan No. 5 was shattered.

Lin Ke Xin's expression was quite priceless.

Chen Yongren's words sound even more outrageous than actually taking out Okamura?

He wiped out that many high‑ranking Japanese officers in one go?

Just what kind of person is this guy?

During the time following Chen Yongren, Lin Ke Xin personally witnessed him establishing glorious military achievements.

But to this day, Lin Ke Xin still can't fathom why Chen Yongren kills Japanese as easily as slicing melons.

Hearing Lin Ke Xin's inner thoughts, Chen Yongren muttered to himself.

Cheat — I turned on a cheat.

Notify Lin Ke Xin, mainly because Chen Yongren worries she might receive another investigation mission and something else could happen in the meantime.

Deal with trouble before it arises, never lightly putting oneself in danger — that is Chen Yongren's code of conduct.

Leaving the bewildered Lin Ke Xin behind, Chen Yongren returned to his own room.

"Chief Director, you're back, the hot water is ready." Jing Xiang said, blushing.

One bath finished.

Jing Xiang felt even worse inside, not knowing if it was because the water was too hot; her cheeks were flushed, as if a light pinch would make water come out.

"Chief Director, I was wrong." Jing Xiang said with tearful eyes.

Chen Yongren firmly shook his head: "Today it's you who's being disobedient, so no, Jing Xiang — people must always pay for their mistakes."

Wasn't the reward in the bathroom just now enough?

Is that what you call a reward? Jing Xiang looked at Chen Yongren resentfully, pursing her lips.

She didn't understand why the Chief Director always liked to tease her in such situations.

At worst I'll…

But Chen Yongren had long known her little thoughts, rolled over and pressed Jing Xiang onto the bed: "Jing Xiang, you're so beautiful…"

Is it finally coming?

Jing Xiang gently closed her eyes, her lashes fluttering, looking as if ready to be picked.

Her heart filled with anticipation.

But suddenly she felt a pair of strong hands grab her arm.

Huh?

Then Jing Xiang felt something was off, opened her eyes and looked.

Chen Yongren took out a pair of handcuffs and directly cuffed Jing Xiang's wrists to the bed.

Then he sat up and also cuffed her ankles to the foot of the bed.

This thing was a small toy he had gotten from Asai Yehe Na before setting out.

Today it just happened to come in handy.

Lying on the bed, Jing Xiang's face was slightly red: "Chief Director, this is too strange."

"Strange is right — this is your punishment for not listening. Don't think I don't know your little thoughts." Chen Yongren kindly covered Jing Xiang with a blanket.

No matter how she begged, Chen Yongren remained unmoved.

Pretty girls' words can fool others, but they can't fool Chen Yongren.

Ignoring Jing Xiang, Chen Yongren thought about what to do tomorrow.

First, the Japanese will surely conduct an internal investigation; tomorrow we need to quickly find a scapegoat to take the blame for us, and meanwhile take on another scapegoat for leaking information.

……

Only when he woke up the next morning did Chen Yongren release Jing Xiang.

The first thing Jing Xiang did was rush into the toilet; after a while she came out of the bathroom with a flushed face.

"Chief Director Sir…" Jing Xiang pouted.

"Not satisfied?" Chen Yongren said, "Don't believe me? I'll hang you from the ceiling right now and only let you down after I get off work tonight."

Hearing this, Jingxiang instantly became much more well-behaved; although she still felt wronged, she still waited on Chen Yongren to dress and wash up.

That's right.

What, a prince's daughter? She still has to beg me for my favor.

When it's time to clean up, you still have to do it thoroughly.

Chen Yongren arrived at the North China Army Headquarters by car.

Because of last night's bombing case, everyone at the Army Headquarters had a solemn expression.

Just as he entered the office, a major quickly walked up to Chen Yongren and said respectfully.

"Chief Commander, the Commander-in-Chief requests you to go to his office; he says he has an important matter to discuss with you."

"An important matter?" Chen Yongren frowned, then followed this Japanese major to Gangcun Ningci's office.

Upon arriving nearby, Chen Yongren activated his Insight and immediately understood what was going on.

The damned Gangcun Ningci wants me to investigate last night's bombing; the bastard sure knows how to arrange things.

Chen Yongren originally thought this matter would be handed over to the Beiping Special Agency for investigation.

After receiving permission to enter, the Japanese major then opened the door, invited Chen Yongren in, and closed the office door.

Gangcun Ningci sat on the sofa, and Anda Ershisan also sat beside him.

"Commander, Chief of Staff." Chen Yongren quickly walked to the side of the sofa, slightly bowed, and casually activated his Scanning Eye to look at them.

Oh ho?

That damned Gangcun Ningci really has eight hundred schemes.

He wants to use this matter to discern whether I am secretly working for the Military Statistics Bureau or the Red Party.

If there's no problem, then perhaps he also wants to mend our friendship along the way?

You damn well think a lot, trying to play this game with me, huh?

Anda's recent situation is actually quite normal.

I was just thinking about how to help Yuan Chief get out of this mess completely.

"Chief Director, don't just stand there, please sit down." Gangcun Ningci gestured with his hand.

Chen Yongren didn't stand on ceremony, sat on the sofa, and straightened his back.

Gangcun Ningci got straight to the point, saying: "Since Chief Director Sir has come, I won't waste words."

"Chief Director, I have a very important task to assign to you next."

"Please speak, Commander-in-Chief." Chen Yongren said.

"I want you to investigate yesterday's bombing incident clearly!" Gangcun Ningci directly said: "And also the internal leak case."

"The battle plan formulated yesterday was leaked, and those officers were attacked again at night."

"These two matters are definitely related."

"So, Chief Director, the burden of clarifying these two matters is now placed on you."

"What? Me?" Chen Yongren feigned surprise.

"No mistake, it's you!" Gangcun Ningci said: "Before yesterday's banquet began, the Director of the Beiping Special Agency assured me with confidence that there would be no problems."

"As you can see, I have no trust in them at all, except for you."

"After all, you once worked inside the Special Agency."

"I..." Chen Yongren feigned: "Commander-in-Chief, thank you for your trust in me, but this matter is of great importance; I worry I cannot accomplish this task."

Seeing Chen Yongren refuse, Gangcun Ningci's suspicion of him lessened somewhat.

After all.

If this matter were truly done by Yuan Chief, he would certainly want to investigate it himself to mislead the investigation.

Chen Yongren again made excuses several times.

Gangcun Ningci's suspicion also gradually faded; finally he pretended to be angry, saying: "This is a military order!"

"Hai!" Chen Yongren feigned helplessness: "The Chief Director will surely investigate this case seriously and uncover the mastermind behind it."