Tokyo: From Lawless Madpolice to Minister
Chapter 252 - 243: A Feast for the Eyes, Resolute Attitude, Fooling the Citizens

Chapter 252: Chapter 243: A Feast for the Eyes, Resolute Attitude, Fooling the Citizens

"Hello, sister-in-law, good morning."

In the morning, after Aoyama Xiu Xin came downstairs, he poured himself a glass of water and greeted his sister-in-law.

"You seemed to have come back very late last night." Aoyama Haruko was bent over wiping the dining table, her green short sleeves creeping up to reveal a section of her fair waist. From the back, one could see her voluptuous figure slightly sway with the motion of wiping, the curves accentuated by her blue jeans.

Aoyama Xiu Xin replied, "I had to work overtime last night. There were two new cops who didn’t know anything; I gave them some thorough guidance."

Aoyama Haruko, utterly confused by his response, didn’t probe any further and proceeded to the kitchen to bring out a carefully prepared breakfast.

"Sir, madam, there are guests here to see you," Elena announced as she bowed and entered while they were eating.

Aoyama Xiu Xin asked, "Who are they?"

"They said they want to discuss matters concerning the sea," Elena replied respectfully, not letting her previous encounters with Aoyama Xiu Xin interfere with her professionalism.

"Let them in, then," said Aoyama Xiu Xin.

"Hi!" Elena turned and left.

Not long after, three young men in their twenties or thirties walked in. As soon as they entered, the youngest one with a grimace on his face tried to speak, but was stopped by a gesture from the one in front. They all proceeded to wait in the living room.

Aoyama Xiu Xin blatantly ignored them and continued savoring the delicious breakfast his sister-in-law had prepared.

Aoyama Haruko felt this was inappropriate but couldn’t voice her concern for fear of embarrassing Aoyama Xiu Xin in front of outsiders, so she gently kicked his leg under the table with her small, white-socked foot as a reminder.

Aoyama Xiu Xin responded by kicking her back a bit more forcefully.

Aoyama Haruko, in pain and annoyance, retaliated.

Aoyama Xiu Xin smirked and kicked again.

While they appeared to be fully engaged in their meal, beneath the table, their four feet kicked back and forth, thoroughly engrossed in their playful fight.

Meanwhile, in the living room on the couch, aside from the composed leader, the other two’s expressions became increasingly unpleasant as the wait dragged on.

"Slam!"

Finally, one of the young men clad in a silver suit, unable to take it anymore, stood up abruptly and pointing at Aoyama Xiu Xin, he scolded, "Aoyama Xiu Xin, the three of us came especially to visit you, and this is how you treat your guests? Humph! Petty household with no manners!"

Aoyama Haruko quickly withdrew her foot.

"Idiot! What are you barking about?" the fun with his sister-in-law interrupted, Aoyama Xiu Xin’s face turned cold.

The man in the silver suit became furiously angry, "Scumbag..."

"Mr. Suzuki!" the one in the black suit, who seemed to be leading, stopped him from getting angrier, stood up, and slightly bowed to Aoyama Xiu Xin, saying, "Police Chief Aoyama, Mr. Suzuki is quick-tempered, please don’t take it personally. We came without notice, which is rude indeed. Please continue your meal and do not spoil your appetite because of this. After all, the biggest concern in life is eating."

His demeanor was warm, his tone sincere, and he maintained a gentle smile, unmistakably a cultivated and refined person. His actions and speech would instinctively make one feel a sense of positivity.

"I’ve already lost my appetite." Aoyama Xiu Xin threw down his cutlery, took a sip of water to rinse his mouth, spat the water back into the cup, stood up, walked to the living room, and nonchalantly sat down opposite the three men, stretching out a hand, "Aoyama Xiu Xin, and your name is?"

"Inoue Jiu Xi," the man in the black suit slightly bent down to shake Aoyama Xiu Xin’s hand, then he pointed to the two beside him, introducing, "Suzuki Tarou, Panasonic Jiezi."

Panasonic Jiezi nodded expressionlessly.

Suzuki Tarou, with a gloomy face, snorted.

"Please sit." Aoyama Xiu Xin withdrew his hand, took out a cigarette from the table’s cigarette box, lit it, leaned back, and crossed his legs, "I roughly know why you’re here, but I’m afraid I can’t help. I dealt with the customs and the Maritime Security Bureau to monopolize, without substantial benefits, what satisfies their appetite? But for Inoue’s sake, you can take your goods back; please help yourselves."

"Being too greedy can easily lead to death," said Panasonic Jiezi grimly, every word heavy.

Aoyama Xiu Xin flicked his cigarette ash and chuckled noncommittally, "That’s why I have two stomachs."

"Idiot on the road!" Suzuki Tarou cursed angrily.

Aoyama Xiu Xin raised his eyebrows slightly, pointed at him with the hand holding his cigarette, "You won’t be taking your goods back."

"Aoyama Xiu Xin! Don’t think you can look down on people just because you cling to the powerful! My ship will have to run at sea, and if anything happens again, I won’t be this polite next time!" Suzuki Tarou spoke with great emphasis.

Aoyama Xiu Xin shook his head with a smile, "I’ve already demeaned myself to be someone’s lackey, you think you can scare me? If that were the case, wouldn’t my efforts be wasted? Try running your ship on that route again."

"We’ll see!" Suzuki Tarou stormed out.

"Inoue!" shouted Inoue Jiu Xi.

Suzuki Tarou didn’t pause or look back as he walked.

Aoyama Xiu Xin looked towards the remaining two men and said indifferently, "You can take back the goods that were detained last night; you can sell the ship to me at the market price. You must have made a decent amount over the past few months."

The others weren’t as lucky. Without a way to reclaim their goods, their detained cargo would be loaded onto ships from Yeyuan Shipping Corporation and sold overseas.

"Police Chief Aoyama, may we ask for some time to consider this?" Inoue Jiu Xi asked after a moment of contemplation.

Aoyama Xiu Xin nodded slightly, "Of course."

"We’ll be on our way then." Inoue Jiu Xi stood up and left.

Panasonic Jiezi followed without uttering a word.

As soon as they exited, Panasonic Jiezi couldn’t help but express, "Inoue, did we come here for nothing today?"

"It wasn’t for nothing. Didn’t we manage to retrieve the detained goods?" Inoue Jiu Xi answered with a smile.

Panasonic Jiezi remarked, "You know that’s not what I meant. Are we really giving up on this business?"

"With his firm stance, there’s no chance for negotiation. I don’t know how much he’s given to Customs and the Maritime Security Bureau," Inoue Jiu Xi frowned.

They had approached the Maritime Security Bureau before meeting with Aoyama Xiu Xin, but they hadn’t been accommodating.

Little did they know, Aoyama Xiu Xin wasn’t doing this for money; he gave the majority of benefits to the Maritime Security Bureau and Customs—to protect their interests by cracking down on other smuggling ships, leaving no room for leniency.

Panasonic Jiezi asked, "What should we do next?"

"We’ll wait and see. Isn’t Suzuki still determined to interfere? It’s a good chance to test how resolute Aoyama Xiu Xin really is. If it’s truly hopeless, we might as well sell the ship and bow out. We’ve earned a decent amount already, and after all, it’s not a legitimate business. It’s better to cash out while we’re ahead rather than offend Aoyama Xiu Xin, the Maritime Security Bureau, and Customs over this," Inoue Jiu Xi explained.

Although Panasonic Jiezi was reluctant and didn’t want to let go of the massive profits within reach, he recognized the logic in Inoue Jiu Xi’s words and exhaling reluctantly agreed.

Inoue Jiu Xi added, "For now, let’s keep the goods at the dock. If it comes to it, we’ll sell them with the ship to Aoyama Xiu Xin at a discount—it’s like making a friend rather than dealing with the hassle of disposing of that batch of goods on our own."

"Damn, just a police chief, acting as if he’s bigger than the Police Director General," Panasonic Jiezi made his displeasure known.

"Once the Director General leaves the Police Headquarters, he can’t wield as much power as him. This man is really crafty."

.........

After returning to the Police Headquarters, Aoyama Xiu Xin called his former subordinate Fujiwara Takahiro to the office.

"Mr. Fujiwara, conduct a confidential investigation on the Supreme Court Justice Panasonic Jun; I want all his information."

"Yes!" Although Fujiwara Takahiro didn’t understand why he should investigate the other party, he dared not disobey Aoyama Xiu Xin’s orders.

Just as Fujiwara Takahiro left, Chi Ben Xinzhang walked in, "Police Chief, thanks to our relentless efforts, the bomber was arrested last night. Here are the interrogation record and the case closing request."

He handed two documents to Aoyama Xiu Xin.

"Very well, Mr. Chi Ben, I knew you were truly adept at investigating cases like these," Aoyama Xiu Xin complimented with a smile.

Wouldn’t it just be easier to do this all along, regardless of whether they caught the right person, just to show they are efficient?

"Thanks to your guidance, Police Chief," Chi Ben Xinzhang responded.

Aoyama Xiu Xin began reviewing the interrogation record.

After ensuring the logic was sound, he looked up at Chi Ben Xinzhang and asked, "The suspect is reliable, right?"

It’d be a joke if he suddenly retracted his statements in court.

"Absolutely reliable! He’s a criminal I’ve been monitoring for a while; involved in smuggling, murder, and was never escaping the death sentence. I promised to support his brother until he graduates college," Chi Ben Xinzhang answered sincerely.

Having loved ones outside still caring, that’s all it takes.

Most people live for others.

Aoyama Xiu Xin nodded, "After closing the case, I’ll arrange for a reporter to interview you. ’Enforcing the law impartially, arresting the real bomber, and compassionately sponsoring the criminal’s brother’s education—reflecting both dedication to duty and a gracious heart—will benefit the police’s public image.’"

The poor citizens are yet again being deceived by bureaucrats.

"Yes! Thank you for your care, Police Chief!" Chi Ben Xinzhang was thrilled, excited for the media exposure. Who wouldn’t enjoy being in the news?

Following Police Chief Aoyama, he had to make his mark.

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