Tokyo: From Lawless Madpolice to Minister
Chapter 242 - 235: The National Pest Aoyama Xiu Xin, The Sudden Explosion (Vote for Monthly Tickets!)

Chapter 242: Chapter 235: The National Pest Aoyama Xiu Xin, The Sudden Explosion (Vote for Monthly Tickets!)

Tangong Huizi hung up the phone, and at the same time, the metal cage containing Jin Hongwu was lifted out of the water. Jin Hongwu was chaotically vomiting inside, coughing from time to time.

"Hong Wu! Hong Wu, are you alright?"

Han Suwen asked with a face full of tense concern.

"I’m... cough cough cough... fine."

Tangong Huizi watched this deeply affectionate mother-and-son scene with cold eyes, thinking to herself that both of these people had to die tonight.

"Mom, did you tell her..."

After Jin Hongwu recovered a bit, he asked anxiously.

With a choked voice, Han Suwen replied, "I can’t just watch you die, worst comes to worst, we won’t save Hongyi."

"Mom! Are you out of your mind?" Jin Hongwu suddenly yelled out, glaring at Tangong Huizi with resentment, gritting his teeth, "This woman will not let us go."

"Jin Hui Ya, I don’t dare to ask that you let me go tonight, or my son, just please let him go. Please, I am begging you, aren’t I?"

Han Suwen pleaded desperately.

"Stop asking her; it’s no use, she won’t let me go," Jin Hongwu shouted with a flushed face.

"Chairman Han, look, even your son sees the situation more clearly than you," Tangong Huizi shook her head, her lips curving up in a mocking smile, "There is an ancient saying in China: when you cut grass, you must remove the roots. To kill the mother and spare the child, am I supposed to wait for him to seek revenge later?"

She would not make such a foolish mistake.

"He won’t, he won’t," Han Suwen was near breakdown, crying her heart out, hitting the metal cage, making it clang loudly, "Hongwu, swear quickly, swear you won’t seek revenge for me. Hurry, swear!"

"Mother!" Jin Hongwu also shed tears, but he still refused to bow down to Tangong Huizi.

Tangong Huizi exhaled, "You have only yourself to blame for being foolish. Had you not done such foolish things, why would it have come to this? After all, we were once family."

It was clear that Jin Hongyi was beyond saving, yet Han Suwen still took such risks. In Tangong Huizi’s view, it was self-inflicted.

"You don’t understand, you simply don’t understand," Han Suwen kept shaking her head, crying, "There is no mother in the world that would willingly give up her child; even just a glimmer of hope is worth taking the risk."

Tangong Huizi couldn’t wholly agree or disagree with that sentiment, having never enjoyed much of a father’s love throughout her life.

Before long, Jin Yucheng’s call came.

"Got it, the item is fine."

Tangong Huizi hung up the phone and gestured with her hand.

Amidst the heart-wrenching crying, two metal cages containing people were successively pushed into the ocean. As they disappeared into the sea with the spray of water, they sank continually.

Maybe one day, they would be pulled up by a fisherman.

After all, they could catch anything but fish.

"Set course for home."

In the banquet scene, Aoyama Xiu Xin came to the study on the second floor of the villa and knocked on the door, "Grandfather, it’s me."

"Come in."

Aoyama Xiu Xin entered, bowed deeply.

"Xiu Xin, this morning, five men who once followed Yokoyama Ryohi came looking for me..." Yanchuan Shilang put down the book he was holding and after recounting the day’s events, said, "I hope you will take care of it."

"Yes!" Aoyama Xiu Xin also realized the gravity of the situation and solemnly agreed.

"How do you feel?" Yanchuan Shilang asked.

"Anxious and reverent, I collected no less than a hundred business cards," Aoyama Xiu Xin replied earnestly.

He had never had so many people wanting to meet him before.

Yanchuan Shilang chuckled lightly, "Wearing the Yanchuan Family’s label brings you many benefits, but it also comes with troubles. Be careful with those who approach you and those who ask for your help. Before acting, always think carefully. You are no longer just yourself; to an extent, you represent the Yanchuan Family."

Both would share honor and disgrace from now on.

"I will definitely heed your teachings! I shall not cause any trouble for the Yanchuan Family!" Aoyama Xiu Xin said.

"No!" Yanchuan Shilang shook his head, correcting him seriously, "The Yanchuan Family is not afraid of trouble, what we fear is meaningless trouble. You only need to remember to always seek profit in everything you do, otherwise, think twice before acting."

Truly the epitome of a self-serving carnivorous class.

"Yes!" Aoyama Xiu Xin bowed deeply.

"Go," Yanchuan Shilang waved him off.

Aoyama Xiu Xin turned to leave, closing the door behind him.

Just as he reached the living room, Yagyu Tomon grabbed him by the shoulder, "Where did you run off to? You disappeared after going to the restroom, I’ve been looking everywhere for you."

"What, aside from that matter, do you have any other instructions, Mr. Yagyu?" Aoyama Xiu Xin asked with a smile.

"I’m the one who needs your guidance," Yagyu Tomon brought Aoyama Xiu Xin over to the sofa to sit down, looking around furtively with satisfaction before speaking in a low voice, "Didn’t you mention you had a business opportunity to make me rich? Isn’t tonight the perfect time to discuss this?"

"So urgent, Mr. Yagyu, are you short of money? I wouldn’t think so," Aoyama Xiu Xin chuckled in disbelief.

"That depends on who you compare me with," Yagyu Tomon said enviously, looking at him, "Compared to you, I’m a pauper. Although my father is a general, the military isn’t like the outside world; it’s not easy to make extra money, and he would not give me money for lavish spending; otherwise, I would be forced into doing such things."

The modern military’s way of making money was nothing other than to tamper with procurement. They had to wait for Congress to approve a military budget before they could get a share of the pie.

Lacking the initiative, the money they could embezzle was far less than that of officials outside.

"I’m talking about a business very similar to what you were involved in before, which is smuggling. However, my idea is to smuggle alcohol, tobacco, grains, and other materials to Russia, not people. Currently, they are lacking everything there. Otherwise, your previous smuggling operations wouldn’t have been so easy," Aoyama Xiu Xin whispered.

It had only been a few months since the dissolution of the Soviet Union, and everything was still chaotic there, with a severe shortage of all kinds of living supplies. Even money couldn’t buy things. The compassionate Mr. Aoyama just couldn’t bear to see these socialist comrades suffer.

So he prepared to tearfully profit from their hard-earned money.

The key was to tie Yokoyama Tomon and even the Maritime Security Bureau to his side through this move.

The Maritime Security Bureau was no small operation, boasting its own armed forces, and Japan being an island nation, they controlled the seas, making them highly valuable to ingratiate with.

Aoyama Xiu Xin was like a borer, tunneling into this department and that, silently corroding the inside of the nation.

Yokoyama Tomon felt a bit shaky, "Smuggling again?"

I got caught by you last time for smuggling.

And now you’re actually asking me to do it again.

"I’ve got the Police Headquarters under control, and you take care of the Maritime Security Bureau. Both of our departments are specialized in anti-smuggling operations. As long as neither of us investigates, there’s no smuggling," Aoyama Xiu Xin said with full confidence.

He had already engaged in colluding with banks to misappropriate national savings for loans; how could smuggling count for anything?

Yokoyama Tomon was tempted, but as a member of the coast guard, he knew a lot, "But as far as I know, there are already people doing this kind of business..."

"Then we take it from them," Aoyama Xiu Xin declared.

Yokoyama Tomon’s voice abruptly stopped, his gaze fixated on Aoyama Xiu Xin as a surge of enthusiasm swelled within him. Yes, just take it directly, what a domineering act. He should learn from Mr. Aoyama!

But the moment he caught sight of his father conversing cheerfully with others, his spirit deflated, and he rubbed his still-swollen face with a wry smile, "Mr. Aoyama, don’t laugh at me, but I really don’t dare. If my dad and my older brother found out, they would actually break my legs."

"Smuggling goods is different from smuggling people. The latter is completely inhumane..." As soon as Aoyama Xiu Xin heard this, he promptly began to soothe him with patience.

Yokoyama Tomon: "........."

"Cough, I’m not calling you inhumane. Anyway, General Yagyu’s tolerance for smuggling goods is definitely higher than for smuggling people. If it really doesn’t work out, then bring him in to join the operation," Aoyama Xiu Xin said, his eyes blazing.

Have the military ships escort, and smuggling becomes worry-free.

Yokoyama Tomon was shocked, "Have you gone mad?"

"Listen to me, your dad isn’t alone..."

"Your dad is the one who isn’t alone!"

"Mr. Yagyu! Listen to me. What I mean is that your dad has many people under him. We can start by gradually bringing them in on the deal, one batch at a time. Once everyone benefits from your business, they will naturally help you speak to your father. General Yagyu won’t be able to stop this big ship from sailing. Your status in the family will soar," Aoyama Xiu Xin urged earnestly.

Yokoyama Tomon’s breath caught, and he felt an excitement growing within. Imagine, one day, his father not being able to control him anymore—that would be a real triumph.

"Mr. Aoyama, please allow me to think it over," he said, struggling to suppress the urge to agree.

"Do give me an answer soon. Time is money, you know. I don’t care either way. After all, I’m not short on money to spend. It’s primarily for your sake. Why else would I risk it?" Aoyama Xiu Xin said with a cheerful laugh.

He wasn’t doing this for the money.

Yokoyama Tomon nodded repeatedly, taking his hand with a moved expression, "I understand, Mr. Aoyama!"

Aoyama Xiu Xin immediately felt a shiver of repulsion.

He smoothly withdrew his hand without a sound.

"Mr. Yagyu, I’ll leave you with one more thought. We men must create our own endeavors, otherwise we can’t even hold our heads up in front of our families."

With those words, Aoyama Xiu Xin stood up and left.

"Boom!"

Just then, a loud explosion was heard.

In the distance, a faint glow of fire could be seen shooting into the sky.

"Ah! What’s happening!"

"It looks like there’s been an explosion over there!"

Everyone was startled and gathered on the lawn, looking towards the direction of the explosion.

The surrounding police officers on patrol quickly converged on the main building to prevent any possible emergency situations.

"Brother Xianyou, it looks like I need to return to the station. Please tell grandpa for me," Aoyama Xiu Xin said seriously, spotting Yanchuan Xianyou in the crowd and approaching him.

"Mm," Yanchuan Xianyou nodded understandingly.

Not just Aoyama Xiu Xin, but all the high-ranking officials from the Police Headquarters attending the banquet, including Renping Kuniaki, hurriedly left the scene. After all, they couldn’t rule out the possibility that this was a man-made explosion, and they had to get back to work overtime.

An explosion case, no matter which country it occurred in.

It’s always a major crime of the highest order.

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