541: 477 Sky-high Security Costs 541: 477 Sky-high Security Costs What does it feel like to be targeted by a super-rich widow with a great figure, a strong background, and seductive charm?
If it were anyone else, they’d be thrilled beyond belief, wondering if their ancestors had burnt some serious good incense.
But having put down his cellphone, Jiang Chen fell into deep thought, feeling a prickling sense of unease.
Clearly.
They were now at odds.
“People from the Fujihara Family?”
Pei Yunxi asked.
Jiang Chen nodded.
“How come it’s a woman?”
“What about a woman?”
“Aren’t women supposed to have a very low status in Dongying?”
Jiang Chen was at a loss for words, then patiently explained, “Rather than saying that women in Dongying have low status, it might be more accurate to say that Shenzhou has placed women on a pedestal.
Think about the past, when a man would be the head of the family, wouldn’t everyone have three wives and four concubines…”
Pei Yunxi, without a change in expression, simply asked indifferently, “Is that what you aspire to?”
Jiang Chen choked, immediately coughed a few times.
“Just making small talk.”
“Knock, knock, knock…”
Just in time, a knocking sound rescued Jiang Chen from his embarrassment, and he quickly called out for them to enter.
“Jiang.”
Jiang Chen immediately stood up, greeting the newcomer with a smile across his face, “Chief Resh, what brings you here?”
The pot-bellied Chief of Paris Police appeared quite pleased with Jiang Chen’s respect, his smile growing even broader.
“One is to congratulate you, and the other is to bring you some good news.”
“Chief Resh.”
Pei Yunxi also politely got up and greeted him.
This high-ranking Parisian chief responded with a nod and a smile, unintentionally letting his gaze linger on her face, full of exotic charm.
He had to admit.
He was quite tempted.
But he also knew, this woman was not someone he could touch.
“Miss Pei, congratulations on becoming the Chairwoman of the K.E Board of Directors.
I believe under your leadership, K.E will definitely head towards a brighter future.”
As Resh spoke, he extended his plump hand.
Pei Yunxi could clearly see the greed in his eyes, but due to his status, she still extended her hand to shake his.
To foster a good relationship with the chief, Jiang Chen had paid a significant price.
After all, being someone of stature, Resh did not overstep and quickly released her hand.
In life, regrets are unavoidable,
but he certainly wasn’t short of women.
The guests were seated.
“Chief Resh, you just mentioned some good news?”
Jiang Chen tentatively asked.
“Yes, the thugs at the Parc des Princes have been caught by us.”
Jiang Chen was surprised.
This was indeed an unexpected joy.
“Has the mastermind behind them been uncovered?”
The chief didn’t answer right away, instead elaborating on the difficulties of the operation, highlighting his own hardships.
“These criminals were extremely fierce.
After being surrounded by us in a small town near Marseille, they refused to drop their weapons and surrender, and they even injured our officers trying to negotiate.
We had no choice but to engage in an intense firefight.”
They weren’t all killed, were they?
Just as Jiang Chen was about to confirm, the Mediterranean-advancing Chief Resh continued, “After nearly half an hour of fierce fighting, we finally killed three of the criminals and one was captured alive.”
Thank goodness.
At least there was one survivor.
“Did he confess?”
Resh nodded, then suddenly lowered his voice, “According to this last criminal, a man named Kemp Muir hired them, and we’ve identified this Kemp Muir as one of Takagi Gentarou’s trusted bodyguards, who is currently on the run.
We’ve issued an INTERPOL Red Notice for him.”
It was Takagi Gentarou after all?
Though the suspicion had been there, with the police’s confirmation, things were finally making sense.
“Thank you for your efforts, Chief Resh.”
“Ensuring the safety of the citizens and foreign entrepreneurs’ lives and property is our innate duty,” Resh asserted with a sense of righteous indignation, appearing quite gallant.
Jiang Chen nodded, “K.E Group will provide funds to compensate the innocents and officers who were injured or victimized in this incident.
For this matter, we would like Chief Resh to take charge.”
A flicker of uncontrollable joy briefly wriggled at the corner of Chief Resh’s eyes, creating a few more wrinkles.
He really liked this Eastern man.
Not as arrogant as that guy Takagi Gentarou.
For him, this was no doubt another opportunity for both fame and profit.
“Of course, it is my responsibility,” Resh said, satisfied.
“Then I shall not disturb the two of you any longer.”
“I’ll see you out.”
When they reached the door, Jiang Chen seemed to suddenly remember something.
“Oh, there’s something else I wanted to ask you about.”
“Go ahead,” Resh replied briskly.
“The two gentlemen from Shenzhou’s Jiuding Group who fought off the criminals at the Parc des Princes during the shooting, do you have their information?” Jiang Chen asked.
“Oh, those are people from your honorable country’s Jiuding Group.
They came to Paris to discuss a cooperation with us on basic communication services,” Resh answered readily, “Jiang, you must know Jiuding Group, right?”
The Jiuding Group?!
Jiang Chen was inwardly surprised but managed to keep a composed facade, nodding, “Of course I know them, thank you, Chief Resh.”
“No problem.”
The two shook hands amiably.
Resh left.
“I want to know how much it costs to buy someone of that stature?”
“It’s just the necessary expense of making friends,”
Jiang Chen turned around, smiling, “You also have to treat your friends to a meal when hanging out, right?”
He continued, “Whether visiting a mountain temple or worshipping in a monastery, as an outsider wanting to secure a foothold and develop good relations with those in power here, there are only benefits, no harm.”