Tokyo: From Lawless Madpolice to Minister
Chapter 123 - 119: A Big Gift for Your Birthday, Returning to Position

Chapter 123: Chapter 119: A Big Gift for Your Birthday, Returning to Position

In the morning, sunlight spilled into the room through the window.

Aoyama Xiu Xin, half-asleep, felt something soft in his arms. He opened his eyes and realized it was Neitian Youji hugging him sideways, one leg over him, her skirt slipped down, revealing underwear with a cute pattern that made Aoyama Xiu Xin laugh out loud.

What a child, and kind of cute in a contrasting way.

"Ugh~" Neitian Youji woke up, rubbed her eyes, and asked groggily, "What time is it?"

"Just past seven," Aoyama Xiu Xin replied.

Neitian Youji stiffened, suddenly opened her eyes wide, screamed "Ah!" and sat up on the bed, staring blankly at Aoyama Xiu Xin.

"What’s wrong with you?" Aoyama Xiu Xin, finding her reaction bizarre, waved his hand in front of her eyes.

Neitian Youji straightened her skirt to cover herself and cautiously said, "Brother Xiu Xin, you slept with me last night, you’ll take responsibility, right?"

"You slept with me, this is my bed!" Aoyama Xiu Xin replied darkly.

Neitian Youji giggled, leaned forward, and collapsed onto him, her chin resting on his chest as she looked up at him, "Then I’ll take responsibility."

"Stop taking advantage of me, get down." Aoyama Xiu Xin struggled with the soft body on top of him.

He slapped her tender backside.

"Smack!"

Full of bounce, trembling.

"Ah!" Neitian Youji cried out in pain, rolled off him, and lay sprawled out with her feet on his legs, "I really don’t want to get up!"

"There’s someone next door who never has to get up," Aoyama Xiu Xin tousled her hair.

Hearing this, Neitian Youji couldn’t hide her envy, blinking rapidly, "Why?"

"He’s in a vegetative state, do you want that too?"

Neitian Youji’s smile froze immediately.

"Hurry up and get out of bed, or my sister-in-law will come and think I did something to you, then I’d be wronged to death," Aoyama Xiu Xin kicked her lightly.

Neitian Youji reluctantly got out of bed, muttering to herself, "As if you’d do anything even if I let you."

"Youji, when is your birthday?" Aoyama Xiu Xin, hearing this, asked with a smile.

"November 16th," Neitian Youji replied offhandedly, then expectantly asked, "Why? Brother Xiu Xin, are you preparing a gift for me?"

"Mm-hmm, don’t worry, I’ll give you a big gift then," Aoyama Xiu Xin said meaningfully.

Neitian Youji’s eyes lit up, unable to contain her curiosity and anticipation, "A big gift, wow, how big?"

"Twenty centimeters," Aoyama Xiu Xin answered.

Neitian Youji was a bit confused—twenty centimeters wasn’t very big, but you can’t be picky with gifts, so she smiled and said, "Hehe, then I’ll be waiting."

"Oh, Youji, you came to see Xiu Xin so early." Suddenly, the door to the room was pushed open, Aoyama Haruko walked in carrying a bag, appearing a bit surprised to see Neitian Youji there.

"Ah!" Neitian Youji was stunned, feeling inexplicably guilty as if caught in scandal, then nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes, I have a commercial shoot soon, just stopped by to visit, I’m heading out now."

As her words fell, ignoring Aoyama Haruko’s invitation to join her for breakfast, she hurriedly ran out.

"Youji is really hardworking!" Aoyama Haruko remarked, then set the breakfast she brought on the table, and took out a set of clothes from the bag to place on the bedside table, "I bought you a new outfit, not sure if you’ll like it. Try it on?"

Today, Aoyama Xiu Xin had decided to leave the hospital.

After all, he was very aware his mind was fine.

And he had just been promoted yesterday, staying at the hospital to avoid work wouldn’t be appropriate.

"My sister-in-law’s taste won’t be bad, no need to try it on, I’ll wear it straight to the Police Headquarters," Aoyama Xiu Xin said with a smile.

Aoyama Haruko smiled, "It’s because our Xiu Xin is handsome, anything looks good on you."

After breakfast, his sister-in-law helped him with the discharge procedures before leaving, and Aoyama Xiu Xin changed into the brand new black suit his sister-in-law had bought.

He looked in the mirror, truly a handsome sight.

"Knock knock knock!" A knock on the door.

Aoyama Xiu Xin turned and called out, "Come in."

A young man in his twenties entered the room.

"You are..." Aoyama Xiu Xin didn’t recognize him.

With a face hoping to please, the young man bowed, handing over a car key while doing so, "Mr. Aoyama, I am from the Yamakawa family, this is our boss’s gift to congratulate you on your discharge."

"Thank my Mr. Yamaoka for me," Aoyama Xiu Xin accepted the key outright. Given his relationship with Yamakawa Ichiro, he had to accept whatever was given by him.

And his car had just been wrecked.

Yamakawa Ichiro was quite considerate.

"Hi!" The young man responded, then added, "The car’s in parking spot number 128 in the parking lot."

After bowing again, he turned and left.

Aoyama Xiu Xin, holding the key, headed to the parking lot and found his new car, a Mercedes S600 fresh off last year’s line, bold and imposing. Morioka Yu was right, he indeed quickly got this car.

A police chief driving this car is a bit ostentatious.

But doesn’t that just show how solid his background is?

"Ring, ring, ring~"

Aoyama Xiu Xin settled into the car, about to insert the key to start it when his mobile phone suddenly rang.

"Moshi moshi, I’m Aoyama Xiu Xin."

"Mr. Aoyama, this is Kubota Shigeru."

"President Kubota, may I know the reason you’re calling?" Aoyama Xiu Xin asked leisurely.

"Ha ha ha ha, there’s no need for such formality," Kubota Shigeru laughed a couple of times before saying, "It’s like this, I heard there was a bit of friction between you and the Daokuan Association last night, and Inakawa Sei reached out to me, hoping we could sit down for a chat."

"Mr. President must know the friction occurred because the Daokuan Association nearly took my life," Aoyama Xiu Xin’s tone grew colder, then he quickly changed his tune and said, "Logically speaking, I wouldn’t want to meet with people from the Daokuan Association, but for your sake, Mr. President, I will give face."

Kubota Shigeru’s willingness to mediate between himself and the Daokuan Association signified that he certainly must have received enough benefits from them to consider his involvement worthwhile.

This meant he owed me a favor.

"Very well, I appreciate that Mr. Aoyama is willing to save this old man’s face. Consider it a favor owed by my Sumiyoshi Association. I heard you were discharged from the hospital today, so how about we meet tonight? It’s a good occasion to celebrate Mr. Aoyama’s safe recovery."

Kubota Shigeru was now significantly more courteous toward Aoyama Xiu Xin, realizing from last night’s event that Aoyama Xiu Xin had the courage to draw his blade, an action that made him understand the level of support Aoyama Xiu Xin had from the Yanchuan Family.

Such a man warranted his respect.

"I will follow whatever arrangements you make, Mr. President. Just let me know the address in advance," Aoyama Xiu Xin agreed.

He needed to sit down and talk with the Daokuan Association; after all, why shouldn’t he take compensation if it was available? Taking compensation did not mean forgiving the Daokuan Association; instead, it only provided a better chance to catch them off guard and strike back harshly.

After all, I accept gifts, but that does not mean I agree.

"Alright, then let’s meet at our usual spot where we first met tonight. I look forward to welcoming Mr. Aoyama."

"Hi! Tonight, it’s a date."

Half an hour later, Aoyama Xiu Xin arrived at the Police Headquarters.

"Police Chief Aoyama, you’ve been discharged."

"Good morning, Chief."

"It’s impressive that Mr. Aoyama is back at work so quickly. Such spirit is commendable!"

Along the way, many colleagues and leaders from other departments who saw Aoyama Xiu Xin greeted him proactively.

Aoyama Xiu Xin responded to all these people as he made his way directly to the Collective Office of Homicide Section 1.

"Good morning, Chief!"

Everyone stood up and saluted upon seeing him.

"Good morning, everyone, carry on with your work," Aoyama Xiu Xin nodded, then turned to Nakamura Shinichi, "Help me pack up my things and move them to the office."

"Hi!" Nakamura Shinichi replied.

Aoyama Xiu Xin then turned and went to the office that once belonged to Asai Ayumi and now to him as Chief.

The room was currently empty; he walked behind the desk and sat down. Though he had sat here many times before, it felt very different this time.

After all, previously he was merely freeloaded off Asai Ayumi.

This was the first time he had his own office.

"A bit small," Aoyama Xiu Xin muttered to himself.

"Knock, knock, knock." A knock sounded.

Aoyama Xiu Xin called out, "Come in."

Nakamura Shinichi entered, carrying a large box of files, and began placing them around the office.

"Any progress on the investigation of the Ayase Mihiko murder case connecting the Kimura family and Kikumura?" Aoyama Xiu Xin casually asked while watching Nakamura Shinichi arrange the files.

While organizing the files, Nakamura Shinichi, without even lifting his head, replied, "I have already brought Xiao Lin in for questioning, and from his testimony, he was only responsible for connecting the Kimura family with Noda for the murder. I believe he was exploited by Kimura, which shows how cunning Kimura is, having everyone dancing in his palm."

"Could you be overthinking it? Maybe Ayase Mihiko wasn’t killed by Kimura at all, but rather by some burglar who happened to murder her," Aoyama Xiu Xin said.

"Impossible!" Nakamura Shinichi denied adamantly, lifting his head to say, "Chief, I’ve already met with Kimura Yakuo, and although he didn’t admit it, he had an arrogance about him as if saying, ’I did it, now prove it if you can.’ It definitely was him! Using Xiao Lin and Noda, he executed what seemed like a perfect crime."

"Moreover, I’ve been keeping an eye on several black market activities recently, and no transactions involving Ayase Mihiko’s jewelry and possessions have been found on the market. If it really had been a burglary and murder, typically, someone desperate enough to commit such act, lacking intelligence, would seek to liquidate the stolen goods immediately, either to escape or splurge."

"Chief, please give me a bit more time; I don’t believe there’s a crime without flaws. I’m confident I can find evidence to legally apprehend Kimura!"

"Then I wish you luck in solving the case soon," Aoyama Xiu Xin said, feeling doubtful now after hearing him out.

Anyway, no need to rack my brain figuring out the case myself.

Let Nakamura Shinichi handle the investigation.

"Hey, by the way," Aoyama Xiu Xin asked curiously, "how could Xiao Lin, a man with a criminal record and who’s been to prison, be a driver for Kimura?"

"Xiao Lin mentioned his cousin is a business manager at the Shinjuku Branch of Beitu Bank, who introduced him," Nakamura Shinichi replied, immediately adding, "But I think Kimura didn’t hire him just because of his cousin’s recommendation; what influence would a business manager of a branch have in his presence, especially not even from the same bank?"

"Moreover, for a high-profile man like him, why would he employ a criminal as a driver? So I think initially he intended to use Xiao Lin, and now everything is proceeding according to his planned trajectory."

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Today, Heize Xin met with his lawyer again.

As the days passed, he appeared older.

"Mr. Heize, Aoyama Xiu Xin was discharged from the hospital this morning," the lawyer said respectfully.

"He’s lucky," Heize Xin replied gloomily, exhaling, "Never mind him for now. I’m about to be released on bail. At this juncture, it’s best to avoid unnecessary complications. Let’s talk once I’m out."

Aoyama Xiu Xin must die!

Having stirred up the political scene for half his life, to ultimately fall at the hands of a nobody like him, not taking down Aoyama Xiu Xin would be a disservice to his lifelong efforts.

"Hi!" the lawyer nodded slightly in response.

Heize Xin asked, "How much longer?"

"Just two more days, then you can leave this place," the lawyer assured conclusively.

Heize Xin nodded, but what he didn’t know was that in two days, he would not only be able to leave here.

But also leave this brave new world.

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