Hearing this number, both Ito and Kitagawa were astonished, but Yatada remained silent.
Because the funds Mei Xiang embezzled were far more than this amount.
Mei Xiang paused, then added: "Moreover, we suspect this is just the tip of the iceberg; it may involve other, more serious economic crimes. Hence, Deputy Chief Kitagawa, please make sure to arrest Watanabe and render justice to Xingye Products."
At the right moment, Ito interjected: "Kitagawa-kun, this matter is no trifling issue; it must be dealt with promptly. I hope you can take Watanabe Kazuo away for a secret investigation to avoid alerting anyone else."
"Secret arrest?"
Ito nodded, "Xingye Products has just gone through the painful process of a cleanse. Meixiang and I have discussed it; only by making a secret arrest can we maintain this company, now in turmoil."
