Chapter 833: Chapter 813: Driving Away the Mad Bees and Butterflies (Part 3)

"Inoue demands not only compensation but also a public apology from the bodyguard company."

"Isn’t compensation enough? What the bodyguard company values most is its reputation. With such an apology, who would dare to use your services in the future? Wouldn’t that be tantamount to ruining your company?" Jiayi’s face changed.

Xia Tingxuan was also somewhat angry: "That Inoue Keino seems to be from the pro-war faction of Dongying Country. Even someone like me who doesn’t really follow political news has heard of him. He’s the most anti-Chinese, and his family’s ancestors even participated in the massacre of Chinese! It serves him right to be splashed with paint this time in China! Maybe it was done by citizens who recognized him and decided to teach him a lesson. Now he’s actually insisting on utterly destroying your bodyguard company, those people from Dongying Country really have no shame."

Regardless of their shamelessness, Jiayi knew that Brother Yixiao is now the biggest shareholder of the bodyguard company.

Since the bodyguard company failed to protect Inoue from being splashed with paint during the protection period, Brother Yixiao certainly needs to take responsibility.

Seeing the two so worried, Nie Yixiao reassured them: "I’ll talk to Inoue Keino and see what can be done, the outcome might not be as bad as you think." 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

Jiayi frowned: "My daddy is a diplomatic officer at the Chinese Embassy in S Country. He may not be familiar with Inoue, but he might be able to negotiate with him through his connections. Don’t worry, Brother Yixiao."

"Right," Xia Tingxuan nodded. "As soon as my dad comes back, I’ll talk to him about this."

Nie Yixiao didn’t say much, just looked at Jiayi with a bit more warmth in his eyes, knowing that she was worried about him, and it seemed that no other matter was as important by comparison.

After a few words, Nie Yixiao hurriedly left Chu Family’s place to solve the problem.

*

Over the past few days, Jiayi had been anxiously preoccupied with the situation at Nie Yixiao’s bodyguard company.

It is said that Inoue Keino wouldn’t listen to the bodyguard company’s explanation. In the end, even Nie Yixiao’s people were refused an audience. It seems he was infuriated and insisted on a public apology from Nie Yixiao’s bodyguard company.

That day, as Jiayi was correcting costume designs for a film crew at the bridal shop computer, Xia Tingxuan called, saying there was some progress concerning Nie Yixiao’s bodyguard company from Chu Yanhan’s end.

Upon hearing this, Jiayi quickly dropped her mouse: "Did my daddy get in touch with Inoue Keino? Is Inoue willing to settle things?"

Xia Tingxuan sighed: "He did make contact. Your daddy called Inoue, hoping to make some concessions, but Inoue is really angry about the paint splashing incident, very adamant, and insists on pursuing the bodyguard company for negligence. Your daddy plans to wait until Inoue’s anger subsides before talking to him again."

Jiayi, feeling somewhat disheartened, paused for a moment and then rallied her spirits: "Mummy, where in Yunling is Mr. Inoue staying now?"

Xia Tingxuan sensed her daughter’s intention: "Are you thinking of going to find Inoue personally?"

"Yes," Jiayi made up her mind, "Just begging over the phone probably won’t convey enough sincerity. My daddy is a man of social standing; he can’t possibly degrade himself by personally begging, so let me go on behalf of my daddy. If Inoue sees me paying a personal visit, maybe he will cool down a bit."

Xia Tingxuan thought it made sense: "Then have Yixiao accompany you."

With Nie Yixiao’s company, Xia Tingxuan felt more at ease.

Jiayi nodded: "Okay."

After getting Inoue’s address, Jiayi hung up the phone, unable to concentrate on her work anymore, and left the bridal shop with her handbag.

Not far away, Lawyer Yang watched Jiayi abruptly leave her work and felt something was amiss. He stepped on the gas pedal and quietly followed her.

Jiayi drove her car, thought for a while, and ultimately didn’t call Nie Yixiao.

Inoue Keino is currently furious about the bodyguard company’s blunder, and is even avoiding Brother Yixiao’s people. If Brother Yixiao accompanies her, might it backfire?

It would be better for her to go alone.

Since Inoue takes Chu Yanhan’s phone calls, it shows he still gives Chu Yanhan some face.

She is the daughter of the Chu Family; her personal visit also represents Chu Yanhan.

Jiayi shopped at some famous stores along the way to buy some gifts, then drove to the star hotel where Inoue was staying.

After parking her car outside the hotel, Jiayi, carrying the gifts, walked into the hotel.

At the same time, Lawyer Yang abruptly stopped his car, fixing his gaze on Miss Chu’s departing figure as she entered the hotel.

Miss Chu had shopped at several jewelry stores along the way, purchasing quite a few valuable items, and now coming to the hotel... Who is she planning to meet?

Lawyer Yang knew that this hotel is where officials and envoys from various countries are received year-round in China; the environment and security are very strict, requiring the hotel host’s permission to enter and exit.

He couldn’t follow Jiayi inside to surveil her like last time, so he could only call the Boss to report the situation.

Upon hearing Lawyer Yang’s report, Huo Zhenyang instantly knew what Jiayi was planning to do, his eyebrows furrowing deeply.

That little woman had gone to Inoue Keino’s hotel, to personally plead on behalf of Nie Yixiao.

His face stern, he said nothing and after a long pause, with a click, he hung up the phone.

"Hello... Hello? Boss?"

Seeing the Boss hang up the phone without giving any instructions, Lawyer Yang was momentarily stunned.

However, even if the Boss didn’t say anything, he still had to keep an eye on Miss Chu.

He put away his phone and waited in his car outside the hotel for Miss Chu to come out.

*

After entering the hotel, Jiayi explained to the front desk about the guest she wanted to see and reported her identity.

After the front desk made a call, a waiter led Jiayi upstairs.

Inoue was staying in the VIP suite on the upper floor; as a foreign minister, he had booked the entire floor.

Anxiously waiting in the corridor, after a few minutes, one of Inoue’s accompanying assistants came out:

"Miss Chu, Mr. Inoue invites you in."

Jiayi breathed a sigh of relief; fortunately, Inoue did not turn her away.

She walked into the hotel suite with the gifts in hand.

On the sofa, a lean middle-aged man was sitting, surrounded by several others who bore a resemblance to him, presumably part of his entourage.

The middle-aged man’s gaze ran over Jiayi from head to toe, exuding a cunning like that of a sly rat, coupled with the ruthless air unique to politicians, which was somewhat uncomfortable to witness.

Jiayi knew that this middle-aged man before her was Inoue Keino, and she said politely: "Mr. Inoue, hello, I am the daughter of S Country’s embassy diplomat Chu Yanhan. My father spoke with you on the phone a few days ago about the matter involving the bodyguard agency; I believe you should still remember it. I am here today regarding this issue."

As Inoue frequently visited China, his Mandarin was naturally good. Raising his lightly-defined eyebrows, he spoke with clear disdain to the young and seemingly naive girl before him: "What, are you here to plead for that bodyguard agency as well?"

"Regarding the incident where Mr. Inoue was splashed with paint during his outing, I am truly sorry and regretful; it indeed was the negligence of the bodyguard agency. The agency is willing to bear the financial compensation; Mr. Nie, the owner of the agency, is even more willing to apologize privately for his subordinates’ negligence. However, a public apology would be disastrous for the agency, so we hope that Mr. Inoue can be magnanimous and make some accommodations."