Chapter 833: Mutual Checks and Balances

When Ichiro Kobayashi heard that Ye Chen was going to take him back to Japan tomorrow, he couldn't help but feel excited, but immediately after, he felt a wave of nervousness.

He looked at Ye Chen and asked in a low voice, "Mr. Ye, if I return to Japan in this state, how can I convince the public? Everyone thinks I killed my father, and they also think I'm already dead. If I suddenly go back now, I'm afraid it will be very difficult to inherit Kobayashi Pharmaceutical in a logical and orderly way..."

Ye Chen smiled and said, "Isn't that just a small matter?"

After finishing, he immediately beckoned to Hong Wu: "Hong Wu, arrange for someone to prepare a video camera. Shoot a confession video for Jiro Kobayashi. Let him admit himself that he poisoned his father to death, and then offered a huge reward for his brother's head in order to monopolize Kobayashi Pharmaceutical."

When Jiro Kobayashi heard this, his whole world seemed to collapse. He wailed, "Mr. Ye, you can't do this! Didn't you say that if my older brother didn't perform well, you would swap me back? If you make me confess now, how can I go back in the future?"

Ye Chen said coldly, "What are you afraid of? You two brothers will record a video each, taking the blame for the other. When your brother takes the top spot, you take the blame; when you take the top spot, let your brother take the blame. Isn't that perfect?"

Both Ichiro Kobayashi and Jiro Kobayashi were filled with despair. Wouldn't they be completely under Ye Chen's thumb now?

However, they also knew very well that their lives were in Ye Chen's hands. If they really went against him, they would likely suffer a catastrophic disaster.

Thus, the two could only nod obediently and follow orders, being led by Hong Wu's men to an empty room next door to film the videos.

At this time, Ye Chen called Paul, the son of Han Han Meiqing, and asked him as soon as he picked up: "Paul, do you have time these next few days?"

Paul hurriedly said, "Mr. Ye, what are your instructions?"

Ye Chen said, "It's that matter I told you about before. Accompany me on a trip to Japan to resolve the share transfer issue of Kobayashi Pharmaceutical and complete the relevant legal procedures."

"No problem!" Paul said immediately, "When exactly are we leaving? I'll arrange the things on my hands, and then I can go with you."

Ye Chen said with a smile, "Tomorrow. Let's go early and return early."

"OK," Paul said, "Then I'll book the flight tickets. Who else is coming along?"

Ye Chen said casually, "You don't need to book the tickets. I'll have a word with Chen Zekai and have him arrange a private jet."

"Good!"

Afterward, Ye Chen hung up the phone and called Chen Zekai.

The Ye family was, after all, a massive enterprise. In Jin Ling, there was a private jet specifically allocated for Chen Zekai's daily use. As soon as Chen Zekai heard that Ye Chen was going to Japan, he immediately arranged for the flight crew to apply for the flight path and departure time.

At the same time, he said to Ye Chen, "Young Master, you are going to Japan this time, and you are unfamiliar with the place. Why don't I accompany you? I have some friendships with many Japanese enterprises and families. In case you need anything, I can also make things convenient for you."

Ever since he returned from killing the Eight Great Heavenly Kings at Mount Zhangbai, Chen Zekai had been wholeheartedly following Ye Chen, regarding Ye Chen as his only master in his heart. Ye Chen could also see that this person was now 100% trustworthy and completely under his control. Since he wanted to follow, Ye Chen had no objections.

Thus, Ye Chen said to him, "How about this: you arrange the plane, and also arrange two or three capable subordinates to go along with us."

Saying this, Ye Chen glanced at Hong Wu and asked him, "Hong Wu, do you have anything on in the next few days? If not, come with me to Japan."

Hong Wu nodded immediately and said, "No problem, Master Ye! Hong Wu will follow your every instruction!"

Ye Chen nodded with satisfaction and said to Chen Zekai, "Old Chen, Hong Wu is coming with us, along with Paul from the Smith Law Firm and Ichiro Kobayashi of the Kobayashi family. Have the flight crew prepare."

"Understood, Young Master! I'll arrange it right away!"

At this time, the brothers Ichiro Kobayashi and Jiro Kobayashi had also finished recording their respective blame-taking videos.

Afterward, the two were escorted back by Hong Wu's men.

Ye Chen looked at the two and said indifferently, "Ichiro Kobayashi, get a good rest today. Tomorrow, Hong Wu will take you to the airport. However, I warn you in advance: be careful on this trip. Don't think that just because you've arrived in Japan, you're back on your home turf. If you dare to have any disobedience, I will definitely not spare you."

Ichiro Kobayashi nodded like a chicken pecking at rice, "Mr. Ye, please rest assured. Even if I die, I will not disobey you..."

Ye Chen gave a hum, then looked at Jiro Kobayashi and said indifferently, "Jiro Kobayashi, you just stay here honestly. Hong Wu's men will see that you are well-fed and well-cared for. Apart from working, you can spend your remaining time praying—praying that your older brother runs into some trouble or causes some trouble. That way, you'll have a chance to return to Japan."

When Ichiro Kobayashi heard this, he was so scared he hurriedly waved his hands, "Mr. Ye, please rest assured, I absolutely will not cause any trouble. That bastard Jiro will never have a chance to leave this dog farm in his life!"

Jiro Kobayashi was so angry he gritted his teeth.

However, at the moment, Ichiro Kobayashi had become Ye Chen's first choice, and he could only honestly act as a spare tire.

What is a spare tire?

If the tire currently in use doesn't have problems, doesn't leak air, and doesn't blow out, the spare tire will never have a chance to be put into service.

Thinking of this, the hatred in his heart for his elder brother went even deeper into his marrow.

If it weren't for the fact that there were so many people here, he would have loved to rush up right now and strangle his older brother to death with his arms!

Seeing the brothers hostile and wary of each other, Ye Chen was very satisfied.

This was the effect he wanted: to make them deter and check each other.

This way, neither of them would dare to act presumptuously with him, and they could only honestly let themselves be manipulated and act as his puppets.

Thinking of this, Ye Chen stood up and said to Hong Wu, "Hong Wu, starting tomorrow, strengthen the security of the dog farm. You must keep a close watch on Jiro Kobayashi; no mistakes are allowed!"

Hong Wu nodded immediately and said, "Master Ye, please rest assured. I already have over twenty guards here, and dozens of the fiercest purebred hunting dogs. If each dog takes a bite, they'd tear Jiro Kobayashi's small frame to pieces. Tomorrow, I'll bring in ten more men to turn this place into an iron bucket. Absolutely no mistakes will happen!"

Ye Chen smiled, "Good, your style of doing things is increasingly to my liking. However, you should also pay attention: if he doesn't listen and you really let the dogs bite, make sure not to let the dogs bite him to death. Keep him alive, one way or another."

Hong Wu looked at Jiro Kobayashi and gave a sinister, cackling laugh, "If this kid dares to run, I'll have my Snow Mastiff bite off his 'thing' first!" ===== CHAPTER 834 =====