“Chen Feng, are you saying the Japanese princess will… with you tonight?”
Nie Xiaosu asked, her voice tinged with jealousy.
“Most likely. You know, when it comes to height and looks, Japanese men really can’t compare to Chinese men,” Chen Feng explained truthfully.
“That’s true! You’re a handsome guy, a meter eighty tall, with a great demeanor. It’s not just Japanese women who are crazy about you; Chinese women are too. Honestly, I’m not worried about Japanese women sleeping with you. I feel a great sense of national pride when foreign women are conquered by Chinese men. My concern is, what if, after sleeping with you, the Japanese woman doesn’t want to let you go?” Nie Xiaosu asked with a worried expression.
She wasn’t worried about a factory worker like Li Hongling sleeping with Chen Feng. One was a factory girl, and the other was a young lady from a wealthy family. As long as Chen Feng wasn’t foolish, he would know how to choose. However, this Japanese woman was different; she was a princess. No matter how capable Nie Xiaosu, a young lady from a wealthy family, was, she couldn't possibly surpass a princess.
“Miss Nie, you don’t need to worry about that. Think about it carefully: would the Japanese royal family allow a Chinese electronics factory worker to become a prince consort? While the Japanese royal family is considered open-minded, a secret liaison for the young princess outside is not a huge issue. Deep involvement, however, is absolutely impossible due to political alliances,” Chen Feng reassured Nie Xiaosu.
“Hmm, that makes sense! In that case, you can go with peace of mind. Oh, and don’t just focus on sleeping with the Japanese princess. Try to gather some information about the princess’s purpose in suddenly coming to Sandong City. For Hongfeng Electronics to develop significantly, we must be adept at finding various business opportunities,” Nie Xiaosu said earnestly.
Chen Feng readily agreed.
That evening, Chen Feng met the Japanese princess in a hotel room. Chen Feng had intended to exchange pleasantries first, but the Japanese princess immediately began to undress. With no other choice, Chen Feng complied.
After a three-hour passionate encounter, as Chen Feng was getting dressed, he asked the Japanese princess about her purpose in suddenly visiting Sandong City, the capital of China’s electronics industry.
“It’s nothing major. I was entrusted by the Japanese Electronics Industry Association to see how Sandong City also developed advanced welding technology that adds magnesium elements,” the Japanese princess replied honestly, without any pretense.
“What? The Japanese Electronics Industry Association can authorize the Japanese Imperial family?” Chen Feng asked, visibly astonished.
“Of course, they can! Chen Feng, you’re much older than I am and have experience in politics and business. You should understand this better than I do; money makes things happen. The current Japanese Imperial family is no longer what it was in the past. In essence, the current Japanese Imperial family is a puppet. For a puppet to live a better life, selling some dignity for money is quite normal,” the Japanese princess explained patiently.
Chen Feng understood instantly.
“By the way, Chen Feng, aren’t you the Director of the Development and Reform Commission in Mingshan District? Why are you working in an electronics factory in Sandong City?” the Japanese princess asked, looking puzzled.
Chen Feng didn’t hide anything from the Japanese princess and recounted the entire story of his undercover investigation in Sandong City.
“Chen Feng, you truly know how to bend and stretch. To think that a prominent figure in the political arena would so calmly go undercover as a factory worker in an electronics factory. I dare say, whether in Japan or China, there are hardly any young people as adaptable as you; the contrast is too great. This unwavering quality of yours will undoubtedly lead you to carve out a path in politics.” The Japanese princess looked at Chen Feng with admiration.
“Your Highness, you flatter me. Ultimately, the reason I can be so adaptable isn’t because I am noble, but because I want to climb higher in the political arena. There’s an old Chinese saying: ‘One must endure the hardest hardships to become superior to others,’” Chen Feng said humbly.
“Right, you are my man, and I must warn you. The Japanese Electronics Industry Association is brewing a major move against China’s electronics industry. As for what this major move is, it’s a commercial secret, and even I, as a Japanese princess, don’t know. In any case, you should make preparations in advance.” After saying this, the Japanese princess immediately returned to the hotel where the Japanese Special Delegation was staying.
Chen Feng didn’t delay and returned to the welding workshop of Hongfeng Electronics that same night. Chen Feng stayed alone in the welding workshop until midnight, unable to figure out what major move the Japanese Electronics Industry Association was planning to trap China’s electronics industry. As he pondered, Chen Feng fell into a deep sleep.
“Chen Feng, you stayed in the welding workshop all night?”
In the morning, Master Zhou woke Chen Feng from his sleep.
“Yes, Master Zhou. I spent the whole night in the welding workshop thinking about things. I received accurate intelligence that the Japanese Electronics Industry Association, in retaliation for our cracking of the advanced welding technology that adds magnesium elements, is brewing a major move to trap us. However, I thought about it all night and still couldn’t figure out what this major move is,” Chen Feng said directly, without concealing anything.
“Chen Feng, are you perhaps overthinking things? Is commercial competition between countries really that terrifying? Isn’t it usually over in one round?” Master Zhou asked dismissively.
“Master Zhou, if it were commercial competition in other areas, it wouldn’t be this exaggerated. It’s like a battle, back and forth. However, the electronics industry is crucial for Japan; it’s one of Japan’s industrial pillars. Historically, Japan’s electronics industry has always been second to none in the global electronics market. This time, our cracking of the advanced welding technology that adds magnesium elements has shattered Japan’s industrial advantage in one fell swoop. Wouldn’t you agree that Japan would not let this go so easily?” Chen Feng analyzed patiently.
“Chen Feng, tell me honestly, what exactly do you do? Your high-level analysis doesn’t sound like someone who is just freeloading,” Master Zhou asked curiously.
“Master Zhou, you’re too kind. I just happened to think of this matter; it has nothing to do with being capable. If I were truly capable, why would I spend a whole night and still not figure out the crux of the issue? If I were truly capable, why would I need to freeload off Miss Nie?” Chen Feng quickly tried to cover up.
“Never mind. It’s alright if you don’t want to reveal your true identity. The problem is, what major move is Japan brewing to trap us? This is indeed a serious issue,” Master Zhou said with a worried expression.
It could be said that he had watched China’s electronics industry grow step by step. Over the decades, China’s electronics industry had grown from contract manufacturing for India to its current position, holding a place in the global electronics market. This hard-won industry growth must not be destroyed just like that.
“Right, Chen Feng, since our direct thinking can’t unravel the Japanese scheme, why don’t we try reverse thinking? Perhaps we can figure it out,” Master Zhou suggested earnestly.
“Reverse thinking to break the Japanese conspiracy?” Chen Feng’s eyes lit up.