Tokyo: From Lawless Madpolice to Minister
Chapter 197 - 191: Aoyama Xiu Xin: So It Was Your Mother Who Got Stolen

Chapter 197: Chapter 191: Aoyama Xiu Xin: So It Was Your Mother Who Got Stolen

"Ding-a-ling! Ding-a-ling!"

On the morning of August 3rd, Aoyama Xiu Xin was woken up by the sound of a telephone ringing, which he answered in a daze.

"Moshi moshi, I am Aoyama Xiu Xin."

"Mr. Aoyama, this is Kimura. I’ve already persuaded three banks, plus our Agricultural and Forestry Bank, that makes four in total. When would Mr. Yanchuan be available?" Kimura Yakuo’s voice was full of vigor.

After all, with a father-in-law as his backing, and having brought such good business to the bank this time, as long as Nozawa Financial Corporation maintained stable development, all the executives would receive long-term benefits. Wouldn’t they have to repay him for his peach with a plum?

Aoyama Xiu Xin’s sleepiness vanished without a trace, and he sat up from the bed, "I will report to Mr. Yanchuan immediately and will call you back a bit later, Mr. Kimura."

"Alright! I’ll wait for the good news then."

After hanging up the call, Aoyama Xiu Xin immediately called Yanchuan Xianyou, "Brother Xianyou, I hope I didn’t disturb your rest. Kimura said he has already settled matters with three banks, making it four with the Agricultural and Forestry Bank included, and he’s asking when you might be free to meet with them."

Banks were not like violent gangs; it had to be Yanchuan Xianyou himself who managed to keep them in line with his presence.

"Tonight, then. You arrange it and just notify me of the place and time," Yanchuan Xianyou said indifferently.

"Understood!" Aoyama Xiu Xin acknowledged, and once the call was disconnected, he quickly got dressed and groomed.

Going downstairs, his older sister-in-law was already making breakfast.

Upon seeing Aoyama Xiu Xin, Aoyama Haruko seemed a bit flustered, her face reddening, "Good morning, Xiu Xin."

"Good morning, sister-in-law," Aoyama Xiu Xin replied, then he added, "From now on, no matter where you go, you must take Elena with you. I won’t feel at ease otherwise."

"Understood!" Hearing the name "Elena," Aoyama Haruko’s mind echoed with the noises from the night before that she couldn’t block out even with her blankets.

Her gaze towards Aoyama Xiu Xin was somewhat wistful; despite already having a fiancée, he was still flirting with her while keeping things ambiguous with the female bodyguard.

Xiu Xin was quite naughty, too.

Aoyama Xiu Xin, confused by her look, asked, "Sister-in-law, is there something dirty on my face?"

"Ah! No, there’s nothing." Aoyama Haruko quickly shook her head and turned towards the kitchen. "You watch some TV first, Xiu Xin. Breakfast will be ready soon."

After breakfast, Aoyama Xiu Xin headed to the Police Headquarters for work. Upon arriving, the first thing he did was summon the dozens of chiefs under him to a meeting in the conference room.

The content of the meeting wasn’t important; the main point was to hassle them so they would realize who was in charge.

Having plenty of experience being led before his promotion, he had long since mastered the essence of leadership; power was displayed through constant hassling.

Once everyone had arrived,

he was the last to enter the conference room.

"Police Chief!" Everyone stood up in unison.

Aoyama Xiu Xin walked to the main seat and, after sitting down, lifted his hand and said with indifference, "Gentlemen, please take a seat."

The dozen or so people then took their seats once more.

"Today’s meeting is primarily to exchange ideas. After all, I have just recently taken over this position. Only through frequent communication and understanding your thoughts can we work together as one, and perform our duties better. First off, we..."

As Aoyama Xiu Xin spoke, he slowly scanned over everyone, seeing them all sitting upright and attentive, some even taking notes; he felt very satisfied.

The next second, he raised an eyebrow, spotting the distracted Chief of the Special Crimes Unit, Sanmu Ichiro, and coldly said, "Does Chief Sanmu have an objection to my speech?"

"Ah?" Sanmu Ichiro jerked back to attention after being kicked by a colleague next to him. "No... no objections."

"In that case, Mr. Sanmu, why aren’t you listening attentively to me?" Aoyama Xiu Xin’s gaze was disapproving; a new official always wants to assert authority, and he was looking for an example to set.

Sanmu Ichiro certainly understood this principle; he did not want to become the sacrificial chicken used to scare the monkeys, so he quickly stood up to explain, "Chief Aoyama, please understand. I was distracted because someone stole my father’s gravestone."

The room went silent, all of them dumbfounded.

That’s truly an original excuse!

"But it was really stolen!" Seeing that no one believed him, Sanmu Ichiro became anxious, saying in an aggrieved tone, "This morning, the cemetery’s management called me, and when I went there, the gravestone was gone. I strongly suspect it was the act of a criminal I previously caught seeking revenge."

After all, ordinary thieves wouldn’t steal gravestones.

"Uh..." Aoyama Xiu Xin was unsure how to respond, and said dryly, "As long as the person is still fine."

"The grave is an issue, but the person should still be there. I thank you on behalf of my father for your concern," Sanmu Ichiro bowed respectfully to Aoyama Xiu Xin, his tone sincere.

Aoyama Xiu Xin’s mouth twitched, gestured for him to sit down, cleared his throat, and continued, "Let’s continue the meeting; today, I mainly have three points to discuss."

The people perked up, showing signs of joy - only three points meant it would probably be quick.

Two hours later, the meeting ended.

Everyone, including Asai Ayumi, felt as if they had gone through an ordeal. There were only three main points, true,

but these included six aspects, nine details, and another twelve items of caution... Damn it!

...

After 2 o’clock in the afternoon.

"Knock knock knock!"

"Come in." Aoyama Xiu Xin did not look up.

Sanmu Ichiro rushed in, his tone urgent, "Chief, there’s been a serious incident!"

"What now, Mr. Sanmu? Has your mother’s gravestone been stolen, too?" Aoyama Xiu Xin looked up with concern.

Sanmu Ichiro’s expression stiffened. "When I was very young, my mother left me to elope with someone."

"So it was your mother who was stolen," Aoyama Xiu Xin suddenly realized, his face showing a touch of sympathy.

Sanmu Ichiro: ".........."

Why does that sound so strange?

"Police Chief, the son of Senate Member Nozawa has been abducted," Sanmu Ichiro brought up the serious matter.

Aoyama Xiu Xin’s face turned solemn, "Where is he?"

"In the reception room, Director Renping asked me to come and get you," Sanmu Ichiro replied with utmost respect.

Aoyama Xiu Xin immediately stood up and walked out.

Sanmu Ichiro hurriedly followed.

Upon entering the lounge, Aoyama Xiu Xin saw Renping Kuniaki comforting a middle-aged man with sunken eyes, a weary face, and slightly graying temples.

It was Nozawa Shigeru, who had just been elected last month as a Senatorial Member. This was already his second consecutive term.

"Police Chief Aoyama." Upon seeing Aoyama Xiu Xin, Nozawa Shigeru stood up to greet him, evidently placing all his hopes of getting his son back on him.

After all, Aoyama Xiu Xin’s reputation was rather intimidating.

Aoyama Xiu Xin quickly bent forward slightly and hastened to take Nozawa Shigeru’s hand, "Mr. Nozawa, please sit down and tell me what’s the matter."

"My son has been kidnapped, the criminals took the money but did not release him!" Nozawa Shigeru gripped Aoyama Xiu Xin’s hand tightly as he sat down, his voice urgent, "Please, Police Chief Aoyama, you must help me get my son back, I will surely reward you afterwards, he’s my only son!"

"Mr. Nozawa, calm down. Our Police Chief Aoyama is known as Heisei’s No.1 Detective; he will definitely be able to catch the criminals," Renping Kuniaki interjected.

He never missed an opportunity for flattery.

Aoyama Xiu Xin said, "Mr. Nozawa, did you just say that your family has already given the money to the criminals?"

"Yes, after receiving the ransom call, we delivered the money, but they promised to return my son this morning yet he has not shown up!" Nozawa Shigeru said.

He didn’t care about the money, he only cared about his son, so after receiving the ransom demand he didn’t report to the police for his son’s safety, but honestly made the trade.

Aoyama Xiu Xin pondered for a moment, then sighed with a heavy mood, "If the criminals didn’t receive the money, your son might still be alive, but if they’ve already got the money, I’m afraid the chances are slim."

If they hadn’t torn up the ticket, why wouldn’t they simply release him once they got the money? But since they didn’t release him, it could only mean that the person was probably dead.

They couldn’t possibly be trying to extort a second time, could they?

"This... this..." Nozawa Shigeru had obviously already considered this possibility, his tears flowing freely, as he clenched tightly onto Aoyama Xiu Xin’s arm and said through gritted teeth, "No matter what, I need to see my son alive or his body. Please, Police Chief Aoyama, you must catch the criminals who kidnapped my son!"

You’re acting like an idiot; you didn’t report the abduction when it first happened, and now that the criminals have the money, how am I supposed to catch them? Where are the clues?

"Rest assured, Mr. Nozawa, Xiu Xin will do his utmost!" Although Aoyama Xiu Xin was inwardly cursing the other party, his commitment was solemn on the surface.

Nozawa Shigeru repeatedly patted his hand.

Aoyama Xiu Xin asked further, "Please tell me the entire process, Mr. Nozawa, it will aid in solving the case."

"Alright, alright." Nozawa nodded continuously, beginning his account, "The night before last, my son didn’t come home and I couldn’t reach him on the phone. Just as I was about to call the police, I suddenly received a call. It was a man who claimed he had my son and demanded 300 million yen, otherwise he would tear up the ticket."

"I agreed to their terms and didn’t dare alert the police, only wishing that paying the ransom would secure my son’s return. Yesterday afternoon, following the criminal’s demand, I had my driver deliver the money. After the criminals received it, they called to say they would send my son home this morning."

"But after waiting the whole morning, he still didn’t arrive."

At this point, his tears fell anew.

"Mr. Nozawa, may I meet your driver?" Aoyama Xiu Xin blurted out after hearing the story.

A young man in his twenties bowing behind Nozawa Shigeru said, "Police Chief, that’s me."

"Sasagaki, speak about the details of the transaction," Nozawa Shigeru turned to instruct the driver.

"Yes!" Sasagaki responded, then spoke with a reminiscent tone, "Actually, I never saw the criminals throughout the entire process. I just followed the congressman’s order and left the money next to a trash can behind the West Light Temple in Ooi 4-chome, Shinagawa District, and then I left."

"Around what time?" Aoyama Xiu Xin pressed further.

Sasagaki replied, "Just past three in the afternoon."

"Mr. Nozawa, could you tell if there was anything peculiar about the criminals’ accent?" Aoyama Xiu Xin turned to Nozawa Shigeru.

Nozawa Shigeru was taken aback and, after a moment of silence, said, "Their accents were off; they sounded like foreigners. Yes, Koreans! When the criminals called to make the ransom demand, I heard someone in the background speak the term ’sibal’."

He then became enraged, his face twisting as he cursed, "Sibal! Those damn Koreans! They commit violent crimes in Japan yet still try to obtain the same status as the Japanese!"

A sweeping generalization that would doubtlessly add another obstacle for Koreans seeking equal rights.

"Mr. Nozawa, we will begin our investigation as soon as possible based on the available clues. If there are any developments, we will inform you. Please take care and preserve your health for the sake of the nation’s citizens," Aoyama Xiu Xin stood up and bowed earnestly to Nozawa Shigeru.

Nozawa Shigeru stood up, once again taking Aoyama Xiu Xin’s hand, "Police Chief Aoyama, I’m counting on you!"

"Yes!"

"Mr. Nozawa, let me escort you out."

Renping Kuniaki came forward to see Nozawa Shigeru off.

Aoyama Xiu Xin turned to Sanmu Ichiro, "The abduction case is under your department’s jurisdiction, isn’t it? What are you dawdling for? Hurry up and investigate based on the clues we’ve just discussed!"

The Special Crimes Department was responsible for abductions, telephone and document threat extortion, hijackings, and a series of other cases.

"Me... I investigate?" Sanmu Ichiro was taken aback.

Aoyama Xiu Xin laughed, "Or should I do it?"

"Well... I’ll go," Sanmu Ichiro said with an embarrassed smile, bowing and then hurrying away.

He might as well look for where his father’s tombstone had gone as well.

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