Ishihara Naka and Xu Zhiyuan have indeed returned to their country, which surprised Luo Ziling.

"It seems your grandsons won't be coming back," Luo Ziling asked with a chuckle at Ishihara Tarou and Xu Chongzhi, "Two gentlemen have changed their minds within a few days, which is truly impressive."

Ishihara Tarou smiled awkwardly but forced himself to answer, "I've heard there has been a murder at the Northern Pharmaceuticals building. I'm afraid if Naka continues to stay here, it might cause trouble. Therefore, I've let him return to his country for the time being."

"I've considered the same," Xu Chongzhi nodded, "The Northern Pharmaceuticals building is temporarily locked down by the police, and personnel can't enter and exit freely. Moreover, a place where people have died surely isn't auspicious, so I'm worried Zhiyuan might get bad luck from it. Therefore, I've let him return to his country for a while."

"You two gentlemen have thought things through quite well," Luo Ziling chuckled, "I admire that."

Ling Ruonan listened but didn't show much expression, just sat quietly.

Luo Ziling glanced at Ling Ruonan and then said, "You're worried about your grandsons catching bad luck, so you've sent them back. I hope your grandsons will never catch bad luck in the future. Also, you two gentlemen have high reputations in your own countries, but in Huaxia, not many know you. I genuinely hope your names and deeds will be known by more Huaxia people. I hope my actions will earn your gratitude. Once you're famous in Huaxia, remember to thank me."

Luo Ziling's words slightly changed Ishihara Tarou and Xu Chongzhi's expressions.

Ishihara Tarou quickly explained, "We only let them return for a while; they'll come back soon. We haven't planned to go back on our previous promises. We'd like to discuss again today with Madam Ling and Mr. Luo about the most suitable way to collaborate."

"The other day was rushed, and many details of the cooperation weren't discussed. If Madam Ling and Mr. Luo are not busy today, we can discuss more thoroughly and sign the latest cooperation agreement," Xu Chongzhi added a few words.

"Then let's see who is really skilled at playing dirty. I hope you won't regret it," Luo Ziling stood up with a cold smile, pulling Ling Ruonan's hand, "Mom, let's go."

He immediately warned, "If you regret it, the cost will multiply."

Ling Ruonan stood up obediently, then coldly glanced at Ishihara Tarou and Xu Chongzhi: "Then I wish you all good luck."

Ishihara Tarou and Xu Chongzhi didn't expect Luo Ziling and Ling Ruonan to leave over a disagreement, and they were stunned there.

Before they could react, Luo Ziling and Ling Ruonan had already left the room.

Ishihara Tarou and Xu Chongzhi didn't get up to explain or chase after them; after Luo Ziling and Ling Ruonan left angrily, they could only smile bitterly and continue sitting there drinking tea. Neither expected that Luo Ziling's temper would be so big, not giving them any face nor wanting to sit down and talk.

Originally, they invited Luo Ziling and Ling Ruonan for a meal today, and the dishes were already ordered.

After Luo Ziling and Ling Ruonan left, the two old men still wanted to finish the meal.

The dishes were quite sumptuous, authentic Huaxia cuisine, which really whetted the old men's appetites.

But unexpectedly, as they were about to finish their meal, some mysterious individuals came to find them.

"Mr. Ishihara, Mr. Xu, we are personnel from Huaxia's AN. We suspect you and Mr. Ishihara Naka, Mr. Xu Zhiyuan are involved in activities of stealing Huaxia's cultural relics. Please cooperate with our investigation." After showing their IDs to Ishihara Tarou and Xu Chongzhi, the mysterious individuals gestured for them to go with them.

Ishihara Tarou and Xu Chongzhi were both cunning, although surprised by the quick retaliation from Luo Ziling and Ling Ruonan, they still calmly faced these self-proclaimed AN personnel.

"I'm sorry, we can't go with you," Ishihara Tarou replied in fluent Huaxia language, "We are not Huaxia people. If there's anything, please contact us through our embassy or consulate in Huaxia."

"That's unnecessary," the leader, a middle-aged man, played a recording for Ishihara Tarou, "Just listen to this."

The content of the recording left Ishihara Tarou dumbfounded.

It was the conversation between Ishihara Tarou and Ishihara Naka from last night.

Their conversation was in Japanese, discussing the need to find a way to get the acupuncture bronze man from Luo Ziling, even if it came at some cost.

Another chat record was between Xu Zhiyuan and Xu Chongzhi.

Their conversation was very blunt, not only wanting to seize Luo Ziling's medical manuscripts but also planning to eliminate him.

Such confidential conversations had been grasped by Huaxia agents, leaving Ishihara Tarou and Xu Chongzhi sweating coldly.

They never dreamed things would turn out this way.

Surely, someone had placed listening devices on them; otherwise, their private conversations couldn't have been eavesdropped on.

Ishihara Tarou and Xu Chongzhi believed it was Luo Ziling who planted the listening devices on Ishihara Naka and Xu Zhiyuan.

Thinking of this, Ishihara Tarou and Xu Chongzhi were furious with Luo Ziling.

That bastard is truly despicable.

But upon reflection, it's understandable — anyone in their position would do the same. Their regret was not considering this possibility and failing to guard against it.

"You have violated our laws, and we have the right to take coercive measures against you." The leader, a member of AN, said coldly, "Please come with us!"

Another staff member stepped forward, expressionless, and spoke to Ishihara Tarou and Xu Chongzhi, "Mr. Ishihara Naka and Mr. Xu Zhiyuan have been detained by us due to their involvement in events threatening Huaxia's security."

"This might be a misunderstanding," Ishihara Tarou's sweat appeared on his forehead, "We haven't done anything against Mr. Luo Ziling or Madam Ling Ruonan, it was just venting dissatisfaction."

He was somewhat flustered.

Being taken away by Huaxia's AN personnel would be a huge problem.

Even with his usual calm mind, he couldn't maintain composure.

"Can we communicate with Mr. Luo Ziling and Madam Ling Ruonan?" Xu Chongzhi was more composed than Ishihara Tarou and had already calmed down. He realized the key issue, so he stood up and addressed the AN personnel in front of him, "I believe there must be a major misunderstanding. After communicating with them, it should be resolved."

"Sorry, you must come with us. Please cooperate, otherwise, we'll take coercive measures." The leader was unwilling to give Ishihara Tarou and Xu Chongzhi any face, still insisting on taking them away. "As for how the matter unfolds, we will investigate it thoroughly. Rest assured, we will inform the foreign affairs departments of Japan and South Korea. We will also inquire with other involved parties, but this is only a step in the investigation and does not affect the fact that you are suspected of harming Huaxia's interests and conspiring to assassinate Huaxia citizens."

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