Tokyo: From Lawless Madpolice to Minister
Chapter 233 - 226: Goodbye Inakawa Hong, Everything is for the Child (Requesting Monthly Pass!)

Chapter 233: Chapter 226: Goodbye Inakawa Hong, Everything is for the Child (Requesting Monthly Pass!)

For Mr. Aoyama Xiu Xin, the traitor to his country.

Whether they were Americans, Koreans, or even Trisolarans, as long as it benefited him, he could cooperate and discuss anything with anyone.

His reluctance to engage with the Great Han Min National Group in Japan came from his distaste for their style of doing things, but it would be a different story if Tangong Huizi were the president.

After all, he had a fair understanding of this woman.

There was a foundation of trust and cooperation between them.

If he could indeed control the Korean Civil Group through Tangong Huizi, the benefits would undoubtedly outweigh the disadvantages.

Their communication this time was immensely enjoyable.

The next day, September 1st, a Sunday, Mr. Aoyama Xiu Xin received a phone call from Inakawa Hong, inviting him for tea.

Catching Hasegawa Ze was a feat not without the merit of the Daokuan Association, and together with the previous tip-off about Takai Baoyu’s hideout, they had fully shown their sincerity; therefore, Mr. Aoyama Xiu Xin would of course show face and gladly proceed to the meeting.

The location was at a teahouse in the Edogawa District.

Today, the place was fully booked, surrounded by members of the Daokuan Association standing guard, Mr. Aoyama Xiu Xin, dressed in a grey kimono, took off his clogs at the entrance, and, stepping on the white tabi socks, strode into the teahouse.

Tall and imposing, his kimono did not look cumbersome on his frame. With his head held high and chest out, his steps were vigorous as if he embodied the spirit of ancient fierce generals.

Entering the tea room, he saw Inakawa Hong sitting quietly inside, a young woman in a white embroidered kimono kneeling by his side, meticulously preparing the tea.

"Police Chief Aoyama, you’ve arrived. Please, take a seat."

Upon seeing Mr. Aoyama Xiu Xin, Inakawa Hong stood up with a smile to greet him. After all, the news that Yanchuan Shilang was to hold a ceremony to take Mr. Aoyama Xiu Xin as his godson had spread across Tokyo’s upper echelons. Although the Violent Gang was seen as lower class, they were well-informed and had heard the news.

So, he was no longer facing just a Police Chief of Police Headquarters, a son-in-law of the Asakai family, but the godson of Yanchuan Shilang, and thus required double the respect.

Yanchuan Shilang was a big shot. His acceptance of a godson was not something Mr. Aoyama Xiu Xin could simply achieve by bowing his head one day; it had to be announced widely to make everyone aware that Mr. Aoyama Xiu Xin was now a member of the Yanchuan Family.

Making it known to everyone reduced chances for grandstanding and face-slapping, which Mr. Aoyama Xiu Xin regretted.

Japan had a popular tradition of adopting sons, some of whom could even change their surnames and inherit their adoptive father’s family businesses. This tradition was highly regarded; of course, Mr. Aoyama Xiu Xin wouldn’t need to change his surname.

"President Inakawa, it’s been a long time." Mr. Aoyama Xiu Xin said with a slight smile, kneeling across from him.

"Ah!" President Inakawa sat down, showing a trace of respect towards a man in his twenties despite being over fifty, "Knowing that the Police Chief has been very busy lately, I didn’t dare to disturb you. Only today, knowing that you’re off, did I take the liberty to invite you for a tea appreciation."

"Even if President Inakawa hadn’t invited me, I would have made time to express my gratitude for the Daokuan Association’s help in capturing Hasegawa Ze," Mr. Aoyama Xiu Xin bowed slightly.

Inakawa Hong bowed in return, saying, "It is our honor to be of help to the Police Chief, and contributing to public security is the duty of every citizen!"

You are the source of public security disturbance.

"Really? I didn’t expect President Inakawa to have such high awareness; I am truly impressed." Mr. Aoyama Xiu Xin immediately showed deep respect and then sighed, "I was originally thinking of letting the Daokuan Association invest in Nozawa Financial Corporation as a form of gratitude, but now it seems unnecessary..."

"Ah?" Inakawa Hong startled, quickly overcame his miscue, and quickly amended, "No no no, please, I implore the Police Chief to give our Daokuan Association a chance, I beg you! The Daokuan Association is willing to go through fire and water for the Police Chief!"

He leaned forward from the knees, bowing deeply.

"Within Nozawa Finance Corporation, there are now seven Violent Gang shareholders, and only the Sumiyoshi Association still exclusively holds seven percent, the most. You should discuss with them, and whatever you can get, I’ll accept."

Mr. Aoyama Xiu Xin did not directly ask them to contribute capital for shares, rather he gave them the opportunity to buy from the Sumiyoshi Association. How they negotiated was their business.

After all, he had previously forcefully taken three percent of the Sumiyoshi Association’s exclusive ten percent for the Fulong Gang; to do so again would truly be excessive.

Letting the Daokuan Association negotiate for themselves meant that if they succeeded, it would imply the Sumiyoshi Association’s willing trade, and no one could blame him. If they failed to negotiate, it would be the Daokuan Association’s own issue; he had already repaid the favor.

"Yes! Thank you, Police Chief!" Inakawa Hong quickly expressed his gratitude. Although getting shares from the Sumiyoshi Association would definitely come at a high cost, it was better than having no chance before to join the system.

Mr. Aoyama Xiu Xin smiled slightly, "Let’s drink tea."

"Yes!"

"Clap clap!"

Putting down the teacup, Inakawa Hong clapped his hands.

Then, the Changzi Gate barrier to the side of Mr. Aoyama Xiu Xin slowly opened, revealing a dozen women performing music and dance. Their hair was put up, and they wore only bras with sheer skirts, dancing gracefully.

As they moved, the heavy sincerity beneath the bras swayed tantalizingly, creating a dazzling sight.

Mr. Aoyama Xiu Xin felt it was truly low-class; he sipped his tea while critically admiring the dance before him.

............

September 2, a Monday, with a crisp autumn breeze.

No sooner had Xiu Xin arrived at Police Headquarters than he heard the news: Yokoyama Ryohi had confessed. He admitted to accepting bribes from Takeda Fuji in exchange for protection and to hiring a hitman in an attempt to assassinate the witness Hasegawa Ze.

In the end, he bore all the responsibility alone.

The charges against Yokoyama Ryohi were not limited to bribery and attempted murder, but the rest were not pursued, likely a condition of his compromise.

He’d probably be sentenced to a maximum of about ten years and then various reasons would lead to a sentence reduction, culminating in his release on bail.

The secret accounts of Takeda Fuji had long been handed over to Yanchuan Shilang, the godfather of Xiu Xin, and Yokoyama Ryohi’s political legacy had been fully taken over by the Yanchuan Family.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t have been the only one confessing.

Xiu Xin wasn’t interested in these matters, and headed straight for the office of Miyazaki Inao, the head of the Fourth Investigative Division.

"Knock, knock, knock!" He knocked on the door.

"Come in!"

Xiu Xin pushed the door open and smiled at Miyazaki Inao behind the desk, "Mr. Miyazaki, hard at work first thing in the morning. You’re truly dedicated to your job."

Miyazaki Inao, aged 42, like many middle-aged people, was beginning to gain weight, but fortunately his hair was still firmly in place. Beneath the rounded face, one could vaguely discern the handsome features of his youth.

One could only say that time is a butcher’s knife, slicing through everything, even power, unable to withstand the erosion of time.

"Mr. Aoyama?" Miyazaki Inao looked up, surprised to see Xiu Xin, and stood up to greet him, "Please, have a seat. What brings you here so early? No one visits the Three Treasures Hall without a reason."

"You say that, but can’t I just come to chat with my senior?" Xiu Xin pretended to be displeased.

Since Miyazaki Inao was also a graduate of Tokyo University’s Law Faculty, the two of them had a fairly good relationship.

Miyazaki Inao poured him a glass of water and just smiled at those words, "Alright, let’s cut to the chase."

"Thanks." Xiu Xin caught the glass and sat down on the sofa, "I heard Mr. Miyazaki’s eldest son is of age to move up to middle school, and he’ll be entering a higher-middle school next year, right? Tsk tsk, this is a critical period. Whether he can get into a good university depends heavily on this stage. Have you chosen a school yet?"

In several well-known countries in Asia, education is extremely competitive. The difference between attending a prestigious university and an average one can set the course for one’s future.

Just like for us Tokyo University graduates, the starting point of our careers post-graduation is the end point for many others.

"Ahh, don’t get me started; this issue has been giving both my wife and me such a headache," Miyazaki Inao sighed heavily as he sat next to Xiu Xin, "The key issue is his average academic performance; otherwise, I wouldn’t be so troubled... Why the sudden interest in this, Mr. Aoyama?"

He realized that his son’s school situation must have been settled.

"As a Tokyo University alumnus, what do you think of Tokyo University’s affiliated middle school? I think we should send your child there. I have some connections and can arrange his admission," Xiu Xin offered with a sly smile.

Not all police officers are equal, for instance, Miyazaki could not easily send his underachieving son to a prestigious school.

After all, what makes such schools renowned is not just the quality of education but also the high threshold for entry.

Miyazaki Inao’s eyes widened with joy apparent on his face, "Oh... really? That’s a huge favor, Xiu Xin. Please, you must come to my house tonight as my guest so my wife and I can express our gratitude."

Because it concerned his child’s education, he didn’t hesitate a bit in accepting the offer.

"Mr. Miyazaki, you’re too polite; we’re doing it for the kids," Xiu Xin replied with a mild smile, then swiftly changed the topic, "If Mr. Miyazaki feels uncomfortable with this, perhaps you could help me with a small favor?"

"Please, Mr. Aoyama, speak openly," Miyazaki Inao said, prepared to offer something in return after accepting Xiu Xin’s favor. This was only fair.

Xiu Xin handed over a document bag, explaining, "This man is named Jin Hongyi, a Korean residing in Japan. From what I know, he has been involved in human trafficking for a long time. Mr. Miyazaki, as the officer responsible for this area, please ensure he is brought to justice."

He had reviewed all the information the previous day. Jin Hongyi had bribed dock workers and several officials from the Maritime Security Bureau to smuggle people inside cargo containers disguised as goods, then taken them away – a simple yet brutal operation.

The smuggled women were distributed to different destinations based on their ’quality’, with most ending up in low-end sex work while a few were gifted to influential people.

"Please be assured, Mr. Aoyama, tackling such vile criminals is part of my job!" Miyazaki Inao promptly agreed without any hesitation.

Xiu Xin stood up and bowed deeply.

"I leave it in your capable hands, Mr. Miyazaki. I bid you farewell."

"Mr. Aoyama, please take care. I’ll keep you informed on the progress and look forward to giving you good news."

Tangong Huizi, as an inside informant, had provided Xiu Xin with detailed information on Jin Hongyi’s smuggling routes and vessels, so Miyazaki Inao didn’t need to investigate further.

He simply had to delegate the anti-smuggling head to bring his men to the docks and wait. Once they spotted Jin Hongyi’s smuggling boat, they would raid it and catch them red-handed.

And that was the arrangement he made that very day.

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