Spy game? Stop guessing, I really am an undercover agent!

Chapter 202 You know what I'm talking about

"Mr. Taylor, is there something you want to say?" Chen Yang asked directly.

Taylor smiled and said, "Boss, what do you think of Elsa as a partner?"

Elsa, standing to the side, gave Taylor a reproachful look: "Taylor! I'm doing business in a very legitimate way."

Chen Yang smiled and raised his glass in response: "Princess Elsa's vision and courage are the key to the success of Huafu Fund. It is my honor to cooperate with Her Highness."

Upon hearing this, Taylor changed the subject, still smiling, but lowering his voice to a half-joking, half-serious tone: "I've heard some interesting rumors lately, saying that you seem to be getting married soon, boss, to the daughter of a local wealthy businessman surnamed Shen? That's quite surprising news."

Princess Elsa's smile froze slightly, and her azure eyes looked at Chen Yang. Although she tried her best to remain calm, a subtle tension and curiosity were still revealed.

She and Chen Yang are close business allies, but their relationship cannot be simply described as that of allies.
Whether true or false, such "scandalous news" could affect their cooperation and the image of the foundation.

Chen Yang cursed inwardly at how quickly Shen Xingshan spread rumors, even reaching European circles.

As for why Taylor was able to get the news so quickly, Chen Yang quickly thought of one person.

Maddilon, President of Royal Dutch Shell Asia.

Taylor's return this time is to represent his acquisition of Shell's oil storage plant in Yangshupu.

There is an oil pipeline there that connects directly to Huishan Wharf, which is the main reason why Chen Yang has always wanted this factory.

Oil transportation is a very troublesome matter. If there were mature oil pipelines that could directly connect to the factory, it would make things much easier for him.

Seeing Taylor's amused expression, Chen Yang wore a helpless look and explained to Elsa, "Elsa, please don't believe those nonsense claims. It's entirely Mr. Shen's wishful thinking and misunderstanding, which I have already clearly rejected."

"Currently, all my energy is focused on the operation of Huafu Fund and the production of penicillin, and I really have no time to do anything else."

“Your Highness, our cooperation is based on mutual trust and common goals. I will not allow any unnecessary private rumors to affect the important matters of the foundation.”

Princess Elsa's expression visibly relaxed upon hearing Chen Yang's explicit denial, and she regained her elegant smile: "Of course I believe you."

Taylor's lips twitched slightly. His cousin's admiration for this Chinese partner was far more than just business. Although Chen Yang's denial was straightforward, his respect and protection for Elsa were also evident.

Taylor chuckled softly to Elsa, "My dear sister, I told you before, it's not surprising that a man as capable as our boss has some gossip surrounding him, is it?"

His words seemed to offer comfort, yet also subtly continued to stir up certain emotions.

“Mr. Taylor, you flatter me. Elsa, we still have some things to finish. Mr. Taylor, please excuse me for a moment.”

As he spoke, Chen Yang, as before, accompanied Elsa as an advisor, weaving through the crowds at the banquet.

Elsa's radiance was enough to overshadow his identity, so these people didn't suspect anything.
As the party drew to a close, guests began to say their goodbyes.

With a perfectly measured hint of anxiety on his face, Taylor found Chen Yang and Princess Elsa, who were exchanging pleasantries with several bankers.

“Elsa, Chen, excuse me for interrupting,” Taylor said, her tone urgent. “There’s a small problem. My meeting with a representative from Swiss Bank early tomorrow morning is about the procurement of the laboratory. I need copies of several key patent license documents.”

"I remember having my secretary deliver it to Huafu Fund's office this afternoon, but I just realized she sent the wrong version! Without the correct document, we'll be at a disadvantage in tomorrow's negotiations."

He looked at Elsa with a very earnest expression: "Elsa, my dear sister, could you please go back to your office now?"

It's in the safe, you know where it is. Only you and I have permission to open it.

"I have to stay here with some important investors, I really can't get away."

He then turned to Chen Yang and said very naturally, "Chen, it's so late, I'm worried about letting Elsa go to the office alone. Could you please escort her?"

“This,” Chen Yang hesitated for a moment. Although he was somewhat surprised, it was indeed inconvenient for Elsa to go back alone so late, given that it involved tomorrow’s negotiations.

“Alright, I’ll leave this to you.” Chen Yang didn’t refuse: “Elsa, let’s go.”

With that, Chen Yang apologized to the bank executives who were talking, and Taylor took their place and continued the conversation with them.

However, as Elsa was leaving, Taylor suddenly gave her a wink, as if to tell her that everything was ready.
You will definitely have an unforgettable night.
The office building of Huafu Fund, No. 28 Huangpu Beach, Shanghai Stock Exchange.

A black sedan pulled up beside the street, and Chen Yang and Princess Elsa got out.

The two walked up the marble staircase to the third floor.

The corridor was long and silent, making their footsteps all the more distinct. Reaching the heavy oak door of the Huafu Fund office, Elsa took a bunch of keys from her handbag and found one of the brass keys.

The key was inserted into the lock, and with a click, the office door opened smoothly.

Elsa went inside and turned on the office light. Chen Yang followed her in and closed the door behind him. Just then, a slight cracking sound came from the door; it was so quiet that neither of them paid any attention.

Elsa opened the office safe, took out a sealed file folder from the bottom, and looked inside. It contained the important documents Taylor had mentioned.

"Let's go," Elsa said with a smile, but when she turned the doorknob again, it wouldn't budge.

“Strange…” Elsa tried it again, her brows furrowing slightly. “It’s usually very smooth.”

"Let me try." Chen Yang turned it over and found it to be rough to the touch, as if there was something wrong with the lock cylinder inside.

He applied a little force, but his hand didn't budge at all, as if something inside was blocking it.

"Is it bolted inside?" Elsa asked, frowning.

Chen Yang carefully inspected the door gaps and keyhole. By the light, he seemed to see that the position of the latch was a bit off, as if it was stuck by something small. "It doesn't seem like it's bolted; it seems like there's something wrong with the lock itself."

"What should we do? The documents are very important..." Elsa said anxiously.

"Let's see if we can break it open." Chen Yang took a deep breath, took a few steps back, and suddenly exerted his strength, slamming his shoulder against the area near the door lock!

A muffled thud echoed through the empty corridor.

The door shook, but didn't open. Instead, a very faint cracking sound came from above the door frame.

Chen Yang slammed the door again! "Crack!" This time the sound was even louder, and a sickening metallic twisting sound came from the lock. The door showed no signs of loosening, and it seemed that something had broken, completely eliminating the possibility of opening it from the inside.

"Looks like we're in trouble. Let's see if the internal phone works." Chen Yang walked to his desk and picked up the handset of an old-fashioned desktop phone that required going through the building's switchboard.

There was complete silence on the receiver; not a sound could be heard.

"The phone line seems to be broken too." He put down the receiver, his brow furrowed.

All these "accidents" point to the same source—Taylor.

"I'll call someone to open the door," Chen Yang said, about to open the window and call for help, when Elsa quickly stopped him. "Chen, no, I'm scared if someone sees us alone in the office so late."

“I think we can only wait here for Taylor to find out we didn’t go back and come looking for us.”

Chen Yang sighed and sat down on the sofa with Elsa. He wondered if it was just his imagination, but the awkward and ambiguous atmosphere made them feel trapped in this situation.

After a moment of silence, Elsa suddenly spoke softly, breaking the stillness: "Chen..."

"Hmm?" Chen Yang turned around and looked at her.

Under the lights, Elsa's azure eyes appeared exceptionally clear and courageous as she looked directly at Chen Yang: "Chen, those rumors about you... you denied them so decisively at the banquet... was it really completely impossible? Or..."

Chen Yang paused for a moment, then slowly said, "Elsa, that's indeed not true. I have absolutely no connection with Miss Shen. As for marriage... I have no plans for it at the moment."

Elsa took a step closer, bringing them very close. "So... what if... what if the person isn't a local lady you need to protect carefully, someone who might bring you 'danger,' but rather... a partner who might stand shoulder to shoulder with you, or even offer you assistance and... protection?"

“Your Highness Elsa,” his voice was somewhat low, “I admire you. Far more than a partner would.”

"You deserve a purer kind of love, not one that may be fraught with unknown risks..."

"Risk?" Elsa scoffed. "This is the first time I've ever heard of risks in love."

"If I were to say that I'm not afraid of that risk, would you consider changing our relationship?"

"Chen, you know what I'm talking about."

That's way too direct.

Chen Yang was momentarily flustered. A royal princess was making such a bold confession. In terms of family background, appearance, education, and every other aspect, she was more suitable than anyone else.

Countless men have always dreamed of marrying a beautiful, rich, and successful woman and reaching the pinnacle of life. Isn't this exactly what it means to be like now?

Before Chen Yang could react, a hot body pressed against him, Elsa's face gradually coming closer, and then a warm breath touched his lips.

A dozen seconds later, Elsa blushed.
Chen Yang seemed to still be savoring Elsa's enthusiasm from just now...
"Chen, do you have an answer now?" Elsa mustered up her courage and asked.

Chen Yang looked at Elsa and said, "Elsa, I think that girls shouldn't be the ones to take the initiative in these kinds of things."

Elsa's heart skipped a beat. Chen Yang reached out and lifted Elsa's face, saying, "I should be the one doing it."

(End of this chapter)