"Miss Kaedejima, you don't mean… you want me to seduce your sister, get her into bed, and then you’ll secretly film it…" Chen Feng probed.
"Yes, that's exactly what I mean."
Chen Feng was instantly dazed.
What kind of deep-seated feud existed between Kaedejima Keiko and her so-called best friend that led to such a bizarre method? He was a man, so it didn't matter much, but Kaedejima Keiko was a woman. How could she bear to have the man she liked sleep with another woman? It didn't make sense.
"Miss Kaedejima, I mean, don't get worked up. If you have a problem with your best friend, you should just sit down and talk it through," Chen Feng advised Kaedejima Keiko.
"Chen Feng, if it were something that could be discussed, I would have already sorted it out. The problem is, it can't be discussed. This best friend of mine is Kaeya Miko, the sister of Kaeya Masao. Kaeya Masao covets me, and Kaeya Miko covets Kaedejima Corporation. This time, Kaeya Miko is coming to China with only one objective: to gradually take control of the projects in China invested by Kaedejima Corporation. Therefore, I must find a way to prevent her from establishing a foothold in China…"
With Kaedejima Keiko's explanation, Chen Feng understood.
"Miss Kaedejima, I agree that someone like Kaeya Miko should be dealt with. However, perhaps we can consider a different approach…" Chen Feng ventured.
"Chen Feng, if any other method could work, I wouldn't have resorted to this. You are the man I like, and I'm not stupid. How could I possibly be willing to push you into another woman's arms?" Kaedejima Keiko said with a conflicted expression.
"It seems Kaeya Miko is a very difficult woman to deal with," Chen Feng commented, seizing the opportunity.
"Yes, she's a cunning woman. However, she does have a weakness: Kaedejima Keiko's biggest weakness is her inability to resist young, fresh-faced men." Kaedejima Keiko stated earnestly.
"Miss Kaedejima, the problem is, I'm not a young, fresh-faced man. I've been through the thick and thin in the lower echelons of the political arena. Does my demeanor look like it?" Chen Feng asked, feeling bewildered.
"Chen Feng, you have a point. Your demeanor does make you look less like a fresh-faced young man; you're more of a man with substance, the type I really like. However, you have good underlying features. With a little makeup, you can transform into a fresh-faced young man. Do you think those popular young men on short video platforms just appear that way? It's all thanks to makeup."
Hearing Kaedejima Keiko say this, Chen Feng no longer hesitated and let Kaedejima Keiko apply makeup to him.
After the makeup was done, Chen Feng looked in the mirror and was startled.
He had always thought makeup was a woman's exclusive domain, but he never expected that men could also undergo such a significant transformation with makeup.
"Chen Feng, I never realized you'd look so handsome as a fresh-faced young man. You're absolutely stunning from every angle!" Kaedejima Keiko exclaimed, gazing at Chen Feng with adoration.
Chen Feng just smiled awkwardly and said nothing.
This was because Chen Feng was contemplating a very serious matter. If he succeeded in using the "honey trap" to deal with Kaeya Miko this time, he would be doing Kaedejima Keiko a great favor. However, the subsequent events could become somewhat out of control. Kaedejima Keiko was a woman, and no woman on earth was immune to jealousy. If Kaedejima Keiko didn't know that he had actually slept with many women, she might only be jealous for a while. But this time, once he slept with Kaeya Miko, it would be a genuine act. If Kaedejima Keiko found out, it wouldn't just be a temporary bout of jealousy; it would be genuine jealousy for a lifetime. In that case, his connection with Kaedejima Keiko would be ruined.
If he were to stop at the political arena in Jiangcheng, he could afford to lose the daughter of a zaibatsu like Kaedejima Keiko, or not. However, his ambition in the political arena was to reach the provincial capital, the national capital. To attain such a high position in politics, without powerful connections to assist him, it would be virtually impossible to break in.
"Chen Feng, there's no better day than today. Let's have you seduce my sister, Kaeya Miko, tonight," Kaedejima Keiko said excitedly and happily.
"Miss Kaedejima, I've thought about it carefully. Perhaps we should forget about this." Chen Feng said with a serious expression.
"What's wrong? Chen Feng, wasn't it all settled? Why are we backing out now?" Kaedejima Keiko asked, looking at Chen Feng with confusion.
"Miss Kaedejima, the other issues are not the problem. The problem is, if I do this, will I still be me? And will you still like me?" Chen Feng replied, feigning a serious demeanor.
"Didn't I just say? I don't want this either, but if there's no other way, then there's no other way," Kaedejima Keiko said with a conflicted expression. To be honest, she would rather have women like Cheng Lu or Qin Yan sleep with Chen Feng than have her hypocritical friend Kaeya Miko sleep with him. Chen Feng was a good man and shouldn't have his body occupied by a bad woman. But the reality was, without this "honey trap," she couldn't stop Kaeya Miko.
"Miss Kaedejima, I've thought it over. Kaeya Miko is indeed difficult to deal with, but it's not necessarily mandatory to use the 'honey trap.' How about this: tell me the specific details about Kaeya Miko, and perhaps I can find another way to deal with her." Chen Feng said earnestly.
"Chen Feng, to be honest, you've impressed me again. Most men, when faced with such a situation, wouldn't refuse. I've heard people say that men are animals driven by their lower halves, and they wouldn't let go of a free woman. Kaeya Miko isn't just free; she's also a charming young lady, yet you've refused. I truly admire your character." Kaedejima Keiko looked at Chen Feng with excitement and admiration.
"Miss Kaedejima, please don't praise me too much. I'm not that perfect. The reason I'm like this is that I want to have a good relationship with you. Now, tell me about Kaeya Miko's specific situation." Chen Feng replied humbly.
Kaedejima Keiko didn't waste any time and recounted everything about Kaeya Miko. Chen Feng listened intently throughout. After listening, Chen Feng had an idea. Kaeya Miko not only liked young, fresh-faced men but also played the stock market. Coincidentally, he had been researching the stock market recently and had gained some insights. He could guide Kaeya Miko's interest towards the Chinese stock market. Once a person develops a new interest, their old ones tend to fade. As long as Kaeya Miko becomes engrossed in the Chinese stock market, she wouldn't be thinking about competing with Kaedejima Keiko anymore.
"Chen Feng, you're just a deputy town head, and you've even resigned now. The stock market is such a complex matter; can you really handle it?" Kaedejima Keiko asked curiously. She was the young lady of Kaedejima Corporation and had been involved in the business world since childhood. Even so, her understanding of the stock market was superficial. Chen Feng, on the other hand, had never touched the stock market before, and only recently started researching it, yet he could supposedly strategize and impress a seasoned stock market enthusiast like Kaeya Miko. It seemed highly improbable.
"Miss Kaedejima, anything can be learned if you put your mind to it. Don't worry, I will use the Chinese stock market to impress Kaeya Miko," Chen Feng explained confidently.