Tokyo: From Lawless Madpolice to Minister
Chapter 224 - 217: The Deal with Dubian Youli, Found It (Request for Monthly Tickets!)

Chapter 224: Chapter 217: The Deal with Dubian Youli, Found It (Request for Monthly Tickets!)

"Mr. Fujiwara, can I trust you?"

Aoyama Xiu Xin looked at Fujiwara Takahiro earnestly.

"Hi!" Fujiwara Takahiro puffed out his chest and lifted his head as he answered.

Previously, Aoyama Xiu Xin didn’t quite trust Fujiwara Takahiro because the man had something of a background, and people with backgrounds often aren’t content to stay under others. He was afraid this person would become restless, so he hadn’t engaged deeply with him.

The real moment Aoyama Xiu Xin decided to try to bring him into his inner circle was when Yoshikai Yoshitsune had shot Takai Baoyu, and Fujiwara Takahiro hadn’t spoken carelessly about it.

"Yoshikai Yoshitsune killing Takai Baoyu was his duty, but I received news that a bodyguard named Hasegawa Ze, who works for Takai Baoyu, now sees him as an enemy and is planning revenge. I’ve just discussed with Yoshikai the plan to lure him out and pin Hasegawa Ze down."

"Therefore, we need some men to secretly protect Yoshikai’s safety without revealing their identities. Given that he is your subordinate, I will leave this task to you, Mr. Fujiwara. Just remember three things: first, make sure no one notices that he is being protected; second, ensure his safety as much as possible; third, catch Hasegawa Ze in the act!"

Aoyama Xiu Xin instructed him with a stern face.

"Hi!" Fujiwara Takahiro replied affirmatively, promising with a determined look, "Please rest assured, Chief of Police, I will accomplish your task without disappointing you!"

"Good, go now." Aoyama Xiu Xin nodded.

Fujiwara Takahiro bowed and then turned to leave.

Only then did Aoyama Xiu Xin turn to Nakamura Shinichi.

"Chief, Dubian Youli has requested to see you."

Aoyama Xiu Xin agreed and met Dubian Youli in the interrogation room. "What, didn’t we talk enough yesterday? Is there anything else you want to tell me?"

"I can tell you a secret in exchange for my son’s life," Dubian Youli said gravely.

He had already pleaded with Yokoyama Ryohi through a lawyer.

Yet, Yokoyama Ryohi had declined to save Dubian Mei Bu, citing the difficulty and promising only to try to keep him alive.

Dubian Youli understood that Yokoyama Ryohi felt he was no longer useful and was doing his utmost just by preserving his own freedom. He didn’t want to make an effort for his son anymore, but he couldn’t just ignore Dubian Mei Bu, even if it meant life imprisonment.

Aoyama Xiu Xin frowned. "I hate these kinds of deals most. Keep your secret to rot inside you; your son will perish in the incinerator."

With that, he stood up to leave.

"The main reason Yokoyama Ryohi had me capture Hasegawa Ze is that he suspects Takai Baoyu handed over Takeda Fuji’s shady accounts to him," blurted Dubian Youli, speaking rapidly. "You first blew up his finances, and now you cut off his biggest reach into the Police Headquarters by cutting me off. Once Yokoyama Ryohi is free, he will definitely not spare you. Getting the shady accounts and handing them to Yanchuan Xianyou would not only help you through this crisis but also garner further attention from the Yanchuan Family."

Aoyama Xiu Xin stopped at the door, turning to look at him, "I haven’t agreed to your condition."

"Having one less enemy is more important than having one more friend. As long as my son is still in prison, I won’t dare harbor resentment against you even after I get out. We can write off our grievances, Aoyama Xiu Xin. Always leave room for maneuver."

Aoyama Xiu Xin smiled, "Actually, I prefer to nip problems in the bud, but the information you provided is quite crucial. Seeing your sincerity, I will push for a life sentence for your son."

Keeping Dubian Mei Bu locked up and claiming that success for himself, ensuring the son had no chance to do harm, be it death or life imprisonment, was all the same to Aoyama Xiu Xin. Additionally, Dubian Youli’s words held truth.

As long as his son was alive, he would not go to extremes. His son in prison would forever curb all his actions, keeping him from even dreaming of revenge.

"Thank you," Dubian Youli’s tense body finally relaxed, and he lifted his handcuffed hands to cover his face and whispered low, "No matter how bad he is, he’s still my son. Aoyama Xiu Xin, I hope you take my example to heart and teach your children well. It’s tough to falter because of one’s offspring."

If one were to fail at the hands of others, there’s at least someone to blame, but when the core reason is one’s own son, it’s impossible to harbor resentment.

"Thanks for the advice. I’ll seek your lessons for my son when there’s a chance," Aoyama Xiu Xin grinned and left.

But it indeed rang an alarm bell in his mind.

Many officials, good or bad, are at least not foolish, but many fall due to their offspring. The reason lies in focusing solely on progressing and overlook educating their children.

By the time they have time, they have missed the crucial period to shape their children’s principles. An uneducated legacy, armed with their entrepot, could do anything.

Aoyama Xiu Xin hoped his children wouldn’t turn out to be troublemakers; they didn’t have to be overly bright or capable, but they definitely shouldn’t be foolish and malign.

.........

After speaking with Dubian Youli, Aoyama Xiu Xin paid more attention to Hasegawa Ze and specifically called Fujiwara Takahiro to ensure they captured him alive.

As Dubian Youli said, Yokoyama Ryohi would surely not let him off easily, even if he had the backing of the Yanchuan Family, being targeted would still be troublesome.

It would be best to eliminate Yokoyama Ryohi, the root cause of the problem.

At three o’clock, Aoyama Xiu Xin arranged a meeting through Yamakawa Ichiro with representatives from Yamaguchi Group, Sumiyoshi Association, Fulong Gang, Extreme East Association, Kodama Association, Co-Government Association, and Xingping Family—seven violent gang leaders—at a teahouse.

The meeting was scheduled for four o’clock, but by three-thirty, luxury cars had already filled the teahouse outside, and members of the violent gangs, dressed in suits and leather shoes, stood guard outside. Two policemen nearby were recording the names of arriving members.

At three fifty, just before Aoyama Xiu Xin’s vehicle arrived, the two policemen responsible for recording the attendees received a call from their superiors and swiftly left the scene.

Then Aoyama Xiu Xin’s car leisurely pulled up.

After stopping, the gang member closest to him immediately rushed forward to bow and open the door, "Chief of Police."

After Aoyama Xiu Xin got out and adjusted his suit,

all the gang members bowed simultaneously.

They bent so low, they could only see two shiny leather shoes pass before their eyes; only when the sound of the door closing rang out did they slowly straighten up.

"Chief of Police!"

As Aoyama Xiu Xin entered the teahouse, seven kneeling secretaries supported their knees with their hands and bowed their heads in unison.

Aoyama Xiu Xin passed by them with a composed expression and seated himself at the top position, slowly opening his mouth to say, "That’s enough, gentlemen, no need for formalities."

The seven secretaries, all over the age of 40, dared to raise their heads, waiting to hear the command.

Aoyama Xiu Xin extended his hand.

Jin Yucheng, standing behind him, immediately bent down and with both hands handed him a document bag.

"This person inside, find him," Aoyama Xiu Xin shook the document bag and casually tossed it out.

"Clap!"

The document bag hit the floor.

Immediately, a member of the security team who was part of the violent gang bent down, rushed forward, picked up the document bag, opened it, and distributed the documents inside to everyone in turn.

"Hey! Rest assured, Police Chief, we will turn Tokyo inside out to track this guy down!"

The secretary-general of the Yamaguchi Group was the first to finish reading and made his declaration.

The others quickly followed suit.

"Very well, I appreciate your hard work," Aoyama Xiu Xin nodded slightly, picking up the teacup and gesturing to everyone.

It would be best if they could find Hasegawa Ze.

But if they couldn’t, it might force Hasegawa Ze to lose his patience and act against Yoshikai Youzai soon.

The seven hurriedly lifted their teacups in response.

"For the Police Chief!"

After some brief exchanges, Aoyama Xiu Xin left early because he had an appointment with Tangong Huizi, and everyone stood up and bowed in send-off.

By the time he arrived at the designated café, Tangong Huizi, dressed in a white long dress, was already waiting inside.

Her burgundy hair contrasted strikingly with her white dress, creating a visual impact.

"Police Chief Aoyama made an appointment with me, yet he himself was late; that’s hardly gentlemanly."

Tangong Huizi stirred her coffee and sighed shaking her head.

"Didn’t you stay, doesn’t that mean that I’m worth the wait?" Aoyama Xiu Xin said with a slight smile.

Tangong Huizi had no response to his shameless remark and admitted he was worth the wait, "Alright, Police Chief Aoyama, what did you want to see me about?"

"I just wanted to give you a piece of advice; don’t get close to my older brother anymore, or it will bring you unhappiness."

Tangong Huizi frowned, "Our gang leader did have that intention before, but after our conversation that day, I went back and dissuaded him."

"I do not know about that, but what I do know is that a Korean company has contacted my older brother to support his campaign for National Member of Parliament," Aoyama Xiu Xin said calmly.

"Could it be a coincidence?" Tangong Huizi thought for a moment and then asked, "What’s the company called?"

Aoyama Xiu Xin mentioned the name of the company.

"I’ve never heard of this company," Tangong Huizi shook her head. "I’ll check if it’s our people when I get back. If it is, I’ll report back to you."

After a pause, she added, with a playful tone, "It shows that the relationship between you brothers isn’t as bad as you make it out to be."

She had confirmed another key piece of information today.

"Though bones may break, the sinews still hold; in the eyes of outsiders, we are ultimately one family. He fears my involvement, and I fear his," Aoyama Xiu Xin did not elaborate further.

Believers in the feud between brothers will believe.

Those who do not believe will never believe.

It’s just a scheme to trap the fools who do believe.

"How about we change the place and chat?" Tangong Huizi kicked off her high heels, and her flesh-colored, silk-stockinged delicate feet stretched under the table, brushing against Aoyama Xiu Xin’s legs.

The more Aoyama Xiu Xin avoided her touch, the more resentful she felt, itching for him to indulge just once.

After all, Aoyama Xiu Xin was truly capable.

"Ding-dong! Ding-dong!"

The ringing of the phone disrupted the flirtatious atmosphere.

Aoyama Xiu Xin ignored the increasingly daring foot under the table and picked up the mobile phone to answer.

"Moshi moshi, I am Aoyama Xiu Xin."

"Police Chief, this is Yoshikai Youzai. I have found the information about Iihara Nishi and her boyfriend as you asked. Should I leave it in your office?"

At that moment, Yoshikai Youzai was standing at the door of his office with the document bag, repeatedly knocking with no response; he had then realized that Aoyama Xiu Xin was not in.

"Leave it in my office, I’ll be right back."

Aoyama Xiu Xin hung up the phone, smiled regretfully at Tangong Huizi, "I have work, I must take my leave."

With those words, he stood up and left.

Leaving behind Tangong Huizi, eagerly watching him go.

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