Chapter 91: Chen San, Please Teach Me Chinese

Within an hour.

This matter spread throughout the Songhu intelligence community.

At the same time, a bounty appeared.

Whoever provides information about military equipment can receive a $50,000 reward, with all payment methods supported.

Fifty thousand US dollars.

An enormous sum, showing just how desperate the Ugly Country is now.

As a War Situation Bureau agent of the Ugly Country, Nuolan naturally had to take responsibility for investigating such a major internal problem.

If he completes this mission, he can also receive the $50,000 reward.

Upon hearing the news, Nuolan's heart skipped two beats.

Has that godfather started moving?

His actions are surprisingly fast—within just a few hours, he could have cleared out all that equipment.

Could there be his people inside the consulate as well?

Otherwise, how could he possibly manage it?

Godfather…

This guy truly lives up to his name; I have no idea how many miracles he'll bring in the future.

Chen Yongren, using a covert channel, successfully stole this batch of equipment, truly frightening Nuolan.

Not just the War Situation Bureau's agents.

KGB, Sixth Bureau agents, and others—upon hearing the news, were equally full of questions.

Did the Ugly Country lose its own trade goods?

Compared to the temptation of $50,000.

They care more about who has the ability to silently transfer the equipment traded between the two countries without alerting anyone.

……

Tengyuan Villa.

Having finished reviewing the documents, Tengyuan Jintai was about to stretch when he saw his assistant, Gaoliu Xiūji, appear at the doorway.

He held a file folder, his face drooping.

"Major His Excellency, our deal with the Ugly Country has gone wrong!" Gaoliu Xiūji rushed in without knocking, striding up to Tengyuan Jintai and declaring.

"What?" Tengyuan Jintai's face changed: "What's going on? Is the Ugly Country trying to back out and refuse to sell us the equipment?"

Gaoliu Xiūji shook his head, respectfully handed the folder to Tengyuan Jintai, and then explained the whole situation.

"What do you mean? The equipment we were trading with the Ugly Country has vanished!" Tengyuan Jintai jumped to his feet, eyes wide, and asked.

"Hai!" Gaoliu Xiūji declared: "Trade with them is temporarily suspended; both consuls are negotiating."

"The Ugly Country is taking a hard line, refusing to refund our deposit and even accusing us of stealing the equipment on purpose just to avoid paying the balance."

"That shouldn't be…" Tengyuan Jintai frowned: "Our previous transactions have always gone smoothly, never a mistake."

"If they wanted to break the contract, there's no need to waste time and words negotiating price with us."

"If they say they're breaking the contract, they break it—who would dare do business with them afterward?"

"Major His Excellency, you have foresight." Gaoliu Xiūji bowed: "The consul shares this view, but the equipment has indeed disappeared."

"The Ugly Country has yet to give us a reasonable reply, merely repeating that they're also investigating and trying to buy time."

"This matter has exploded in the Songhu intelligence community; the Ugly Country directly posted a $50,000 bounty—if it were fake, they'd have no need to mobilize forces."

"It happened in the International Settlement, where the situation is too complex to simply send troops." Tengyuan Jintai muttered to himself: "Could it be an internal leak?"

Upon hearing that, Gaoliu Xiūji tactfully stayed silent.

"Any news from the Splendid Prosperity Hotel?" Tengyuan Jintai asked again.

Gaoliu Xiūji shook his head: "Nothing for now; our agents are staked out there, and will report immediately if any new information comes from the hotel."

"Not just the hotel—we must keep watch on all ports and checkpoints of the International Settlement and Chinese District, as well as key intersections." Tengyuan Jintai said.

"This batch of equipment isn't just one or two bullets."

"Two hundred pieces of military equipment—no matter how they're transported, they'll definitely draw attention!"

"These pieces of equipment might be hidden in some corner!"

This point, Tengyuan Jintai is indeed close to the correct answer.

But that old devil would never imagine, even in death, that the equipment he's been obsessing over is all hidden on Chen Yongren.

"Hai!" Gaoliu Xiūji stood at attention and bowed.

"The internal investigation cannot be relaxed either—any department that handled this information must be checked, including us here!" Tengyuan Jintai slammed the table, angry.

"Even a janitor, we cannot let them off!"

"No matter what, we must quickly determine where the information leaked from."

"Also, temporarily block all ports and warehouses in the Chinese District to inspect their goods."

"Anyone who refuses to cooperate will be dealt with by military law!"

"Hai!" Gaoliu Xiūji bowed again and quickly left.

Tengyuan Jintai was reviewing the documents organized by Tengyuan Xiūji when the desk phone rang ding-ling-ling.

The call connected.

Tengyuan Jintai soon heard a stream of curses coming from the other end of the line.

"Tengyuan Jintai, you idiot, what the hell is going on!"

"Why did our equipment disappear for no reason?"

"This has already alarmed His Majesty—you must give me a satisfactory answer!"

Besides, the Da Maru is a military cargo ship carrying very important supplies; without my personal letter, none of you are allowed to board and inspect it!

……

The voice on the other end belonged to none other than Seiwa Miyashou, Fujiwara Kinta's direct superior.

Hearing the scolding from the other end of the phone, Fujiwara Kinta dared to be angry but not to speak, only able to reply: "Section Chief, your Excellency, rest assured, I will thoroughly investigate this matter and give you a satisfactory answer!"

A muffled click came from the other end of the line as the phone was hung up.

"Damn it, what does this have to do with me? It's clearly you who's been in charge, yet you want me to take the blame!" Fujiwara Kinta angrily hung up the phone, complaining.

This damn bastard.

Relying on his noble status, he constantly caused trouble in the Special Higher Police, almost turning it into his private force.

What important supplies? Nothing more than those corrupt worms in the military trying to line their pockets through smuggling.

How can the empire progress with these pests?

That said.

Fujiwara Kinta still honestly made a phone call: aside from the Da Maru, all ships must be thoroughly inspected.

After all.

Seiwa Miyashou holds a high position; offending him would make it hard for me to ever rise.

"The bastard who stole our equipment, I will definitely catch you!" Fujiwara Kinta clenched his fists, then immediately began carefully reviewing the documents, trying to find useful information.

……

Agents from all countries are eager to find out exactly where this batch of equipment went.

However, Chen Yongren, who caused such a commotion, has now returned to the Chinese quarter, changed into a new outfit, and is leisurely strolling the streets, humming a tune.

Strolling along the old streets of Songhu truly offers a unique flavor.

Chen Yongren wandered all the way to the street in front of his home.

Soon after, he heard a voice echoing in his ear.

"I wonder if Chen Sang will be satisfied with my outfit today."

"I also dressed up carefully today."

"It's been a long time since I last saw Chen Sang; what should I say when we meet again?"

"He probably won't despise my dullness and refuse to teach me Chinese, right?"

Fujiwara Yuko?

Fujiwara Rina?

Yuko, at least, can understand.

Fujiwara Rina, still studying Chinese?