Chapter 645: Tender and Considerate Grace

Chen Yongren deliberately remained silent, continuing to knock on the door.

"Who?" Grace was very wary.

Chen Yongren still did not answer, continuing to knock on the door.

It's been a while since I've seen Grace; I can't help teasing this American girl.

"Chen, is that you?" Grace asked again.

Chen Yongren continued to stay silent.

There are guards outside; if a stranger wanted to harm me, they definitely wouldn't knock like this to get my attention.

Could it really be Chen?

Chen Yongren stood outside the door, hearing Grace's thoughts and feeling amused.

Whether to speak or not, this girl sometimes reacts quite quickly.

"I saw you!" Grace flung the door open.

Before I could make out what was outside, I sensed a black shadow appear before me, then I was shoved inside, and then I heard a bang as the door closed.

"Hey girl, what did you see? Tell me."

Chen Yongren put one arm around the American girl's waist and with the other hand gently lifted Grace's chin, speaking softly.

Tsk.

It's been a while; this foreign girl's skin has gotten much whiter.

Besides, I should make her drink more milk to make her even whiter.

Grace was about to struggle when she saw a familiar figure appear before her.

"Dear, it's really you!" Grace exclaimed excitedly; she, who had wanted to struggle, instead wrapped her arms around Chen Yongren's neck.

"Besides me, who else would come see you at this hour?" Chen Yongren scooped Grace up, feeling the pressure in his palm, and gave a wicked chuckle: "I didn't expect our Grace to have grown up."

Huh?

Grace blinked, then realized, but she lifted her chin: "Then, dear, do you like it?"

Everyone's an adult, and Chen Yongren also likes the most direct way of expressing emotions.

Chen Sang personally verified.

The kid will definitely not go hungry.

"Dear, you're still as formidable as ever." Grace curled up in Chen Yongren's embrace, just like a Western golden silk cat.

"That's because your cat is too adorable." Chen Yongren deliberately said this in English.

Grace quickly understood Chen Yongren's words, snorted, and lightly traced circles on his chest with her finger: "My cat likes drinking milk now."

Another round of clouds and rain.

Grace then softly said: "Dear, you're sneaking back again?"

Chen Yongren nodded and pinched Grace's nose: "It's not that I haven't seen you in a while, so I found a chance to sneak back, lest someone else trick you away."

Grace softly snorted: "What about your mission? When will it end? You can't keep sneaking over to see me; what if your people find out…"

"Don't worry, nobody capable of catching me has been born yet." Chen Yongren said confidently.

"But I'm still worried about you." Grace said: "Although you didn't say it, I can sense you're carrying out a very dangerous mission."

"Someone has to do these dangerous things." Chen Yongren said solemnly.

Upon hearing that, Grace looked at Chen Yongren and said admiringly: "Dear, I was right—you are my hero."

"How's life in Yu City lately?" Chen Yongren asked.

"Same as always; they want us to keep increasing aid…" Grace pursed her lips, not hiding anything from Chen Yongren, and spoke about recent events in Yu City.

"You really have it tough." Chen Yongren smiled: "To reward you, I'll leave again tomorrow morning; tonight, don't even think about letting us part."

"Really?" Grace's face lit up with surprise, then she grabbed Chen Yongren's hand and asked anxiously: "If you leave during the day, wouldn't that be dangerous? If they find out you sneaked off from your mission post, they'll surely punish you."

"You're willing to risk being discovered to see me—I'm already satisfied; as long as you're safe, that's more important than anything."

Chen Yongren could feel that this foreign girl genuinely worried about him.

"But in my heart, your happiness matters too." Chen Yongren said: "I only blame myself for not being able to stay by your side; seeing you alone in an empty room makes me feel awful."

"Having to accompany them in their acting every day—really, it's hard on you."

"Thinking about the chance to see you, I don't find it hard." Grace gazed at Chen Yongren, full of affection.

After chatting about this and that, Chen Yongren then said: "Grace, can I borrow your radio for a bit? I want to get in touch with my friends again."

"Of course no problem." The well-fed and well-watered Grace was generous, turning over and producing the radio.

"It's only 10 p. m. now, while it's 2 a. m. in Britain."

The radio soon responded.

After re-establishing contact with Chen Yongren and confirming that both were safe and their business kept improving, Chen Yongren also relaxed.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, both parties ended the call.

"Dear, if you need a radio, I can figure out how to get you one." Seeing Chen Yongren's expression, Grace volunteered.

"Huh?" Chen Yongren looked at Grace: "Radio?"

"Of course, I can have my father bring me another radio; he dotes on me, it's just a civilian radio, no problem." Grace, being understanding, said: "That way, you and your friends can stay in touch more easily."

Chen Yongren felt a surge of joy; this really is a good idea.

"Official radios are hard to contact with, but we can get a new one."

"Grace, wouldn't this be too much trouble for you?" Chen Yongren asked.

"You're my boyfriend—how could I call it trouble?" Grace said: "If nothing unexpected happens, the next time we meet, you should be able to take the radio with you."

Since Chen Yongren could figure out how to sneak back to Yu City, he surely could also sneak out with the radio; Grace isn't stupid either—she knows he has secret channels, so she didn't press further.

"See you next time?" Chen Yongren gave a wicked smile.

"Miss Grace, we meet again—you promised to give me my radio?" Chen Yongren turned his head aside, then immediately turned it back, putting on a fierce act as he said, "If you don't give it to me, don't blame me for being impolite."

Grace lifted her chin: "Just won't give it—what can you do to me?"

Chen Yongren glanced at his watch: "If you don't give it—if you refuse, just wait and see how I'll interrogate you!"

As he spoke, Chen Yongren shoved Grace onto the bed.

The previously stubborn Grace immediately gave in.

The next day.

Grace slowly opened her eyes as she lay in bed.

Chen Yongren was gone, the bedroom a mess, silently bearing witness to his misdeeds.

Yet Grace wore a happy expression, regained her senses, took out the radio and sent a telegram.

Meanwhile,

Chen Yongren also used the Any Door to return to Beiping, changed back into his uniform, and marched spiritedly into the North China Army Headquarters.

After meeting Grace, he confirmed that Hua Lei and Zhang Haifeng were safe.

Chen Yongren began the next step, establishing a beverage factory to later butcher more of the little devils.

Yesterday he had just made Old Devil Okamura owe him a favor; today Chen Yongren naturally had to call it in.

Upon reaching Okamura Ningci's office door, Chen Yongren heard voices inside discussing whether to carry out a mop‑up.