"Thank you, everyone."

Cao Jinse raised a genuine glass of red wine, not just plain water.

Although there was no official arrangement from the Japanese side, they still had to hold their own celebration banquet.

Besides her, the absolute main guest, Jiang Boss, Youmao, Daoist Duanmu, Fang Qing, and Bai Zheli were present.

Tong Dan had already returned to the country last week.

"We should be the ones saying thank you. If it weren't for President Cao's selfless sacrifice, we couldn't have returned with such gains."

Jiang Boss' words made Bai Zheli laugh, and he also raised his glass of red wine, "Thank you for your hard work, everyone."

Jiang Chen wasn't lying.

Daoist Duanmu, surprisingly, had really learned to drink and joined everyone in raising his glass.

"Miss, are we just going to let these small matters slide?"

Youmao chomped down like a bull chewing peonies, downing the wine in a gulp like it was soda. It must be known that President Cao had spent a fortune on genuine Lafite, each bottle being one less, not the fake circulation on the market.

"At least make them demolish that toilet."

"That's not how you drink wine; you have to sip it to savor the taste."

Jiang Boss said with a smile.

In the past, Youmao certainly wouldn't have given him the time of day, but times have changed. She picked up the wine bottle more precious than gold.

"I just like drinking this way."

Cao Jinse pampered her and didn't stop her at all, flaunting her wealth.

After this incident, Jiang Chen realized the special bond between this master and servant pair, even more genuine than kinship.

For example, the siblings of the Fujiwara Family...

Wait a minute.

Why did he think of that witch again?

"I often hear Jiang Chen mention Director Fang."

Cao Jinse's gaze shifted to Fang Qing.

In Jiang Boss' eyes, these two had a slightly similar aura, though Qing Mei definitely wasn't as forceful as President Cao.

"Really?"

He directly contradicted, speaking loudly, but both female protagonists seemingly turned a deaf ear, acting as if they hadn't heard.

"He definitely hasn't spoken well of me."

Though her social status was undoubtedly lower, Fang Qing didn't lose her composure, unflinchingly raising her glass.

"I'm glad Miss Cao returned safely."

Cao Jinse raised her glass in response, not putting on any airs despite her experience in the business world.

"It's all thanks to everyone."

"No need to be polite, we all grew up under the red flag, born in the Spring Breeze, of course, we should help each other."

Jiang Boss quipped.

Though the outcome was settled, the battlefield required wrapping up, equally a daunting task, so Fang Qing was the first to excuse herself and leave.

Bai Zheli followed suit closely.

As for Youmao and Daoist Duanmu, being idlers, they continued to enjoy the food and even clinked glasses with each other.

The amusing scene made Jiang Chen smile.

"Come over."

Cao Jinse signaled to him with her eyes.

Jiang Chen got the hint, stood up, and walked to the window of the banquet hall with her.

"Cynthia has already left Tokyo."

Jiang Chen was slightly distracted.

He hadn't even decided whether to continue the mission, and she was already gone?

"So soon?"

"There's no point in her staying here, and this place should have become ominous to her."

Cao Jinse looked out the window.

On the surface.

Tokyo was still Tokyo, still an international metropolis, but now it had a part of Shen Zhou's people.

"Victory and defeat are common in military operations. Moreover, strictly speaking, Feng Shi didn't suffer a loss."

Jiang Chen muttered.

"Consoling ourselves never works. The times Feng Shi face setbacks can be counted on one hand. Rest assured, she definitely remembers you."

Cao Jinse spoke gloatingly.

Jiang Chen couldn't help but smile.

"If Feng Shi really holds a grudge, part of that responsibility lies with you, so don't think you can shirk it."

"Hey, you profited greatly this time."

Cao Jinse tilted her head, reminding him.

"No, what I earned was all hard-earned money."

As expected.

Men indeed can't be honest.

"So cautious, worried I'll come to claim a share? I'm not even qualified for that."

Jiang Chen looked at her side profile facing the window again, then looked outside himself.

"Jiuding Group also earned a lot this time, what's more, you might even get on stage to receive an award after returning to the country. President Cao, one has to be content."

"Award? What award?"

"The Republic Medal, of course."

Cao Jinse chuckled bitterly, "Don't talk nonsense, I'm not worthy of that."

They both quieted down, together admiring the splendor of Tokyo.

The place hadn't changed.

The people hadn't changed.

Yet everything felt drenched in immense change.

"The Sinful Syndicate in Japan were all supported by those conglomerates, abandoned on a whim. Fujiwara Reiki was more ruthless than I imagined."

The words weren't finished, but Jiang Chen naturally understood the implication.

That seductive woman indeed had extraordinary abilities, enough to make President Cao so apprehensive.

"At least her interests are aligned with ours for now. Only someone like her can truly resolve the nuclear wastewater issue."

Cao Jinse nodded, "But what about afterward? Right now, she needs us, but given her talents, it's only a matter of time before she grows stronger. With her nature, it's unlikely she'll be controlled by anyone."

"The story of the farmer and the snake?"

Jiang Chen remarked.

In fact, Cao Jinse also understood that for now, Fujiwara Reiki was indeed the most suitable person, but her wariness of her never ceased.

"Need any help?"

President Cao suddenly asked.

Jiang Chen was surprised, then smiled and asked, "How can you help?"

"I'll ask the pharmaceutical companies to see if they have any slow-acting poisons, the kind where if you don't take the antidote on time, you'll suddenly die."

Jiang Chen was appalled, yet found it funny.

"You're not much inferior either."

"It's called adapting to circumstances, or do you have a better idea?"

Cao Jinse looked at him.

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