Tokyo: From Lawless Madpolice to Minister
Chapter 375 - 337: Death Always Comes So Suddenly

Chapter 375: Chapter 337: Death Always Comes So Suddenly

That evening, Aoyama Xiu Xin brought bank information from various places and visited Yanchuan Xianyou’s residence.

Standing at the door, he took a deep breath, straightened his collar and tie, and then raised his hand to press the doorbell.

"Ding-dong! Ding-dong!"

"Who is it?" The nanny’s voice came through.

"Aoyama Xiu Xin has come for a visit."

Because Yanchuan Xianyou had earlier instructed that Aoyama Xiu Xin’s visits required no prior notice, the nanny directly pressed the button to open the gate to the villa.

After Aoyama Xiu Xin entered, the yard door closed again.

The nanny had already opened the front door to greet him.

"Good evening, Mr. Aoyama, please change your shoes."

As Aoyama Xiu Xin approached, the nanny bowed and placed a pair of slippers at his feet.

Aoyama Xiu Xin nodded slightly in acknowledgment, changed into the slippers, and entered the villa. After stepping into the living room, he found Asakawa Xia there, "Brother Xianyou, sister-in-law, good evening."

"Have a seat," Asakawa Xia invited with a slight smile.

Aoyama Xiu Xin nodded and sat down on the sofa to their left. From his angle, he had a full view of Asakawa Xia’s side profile.

Her white turtleneck sweater clung tightly to her alluring figure, accentuating her full curves at the chest. Because she crossed her legs, the black pant leg had pulled up a bit, revealing small feet and lower legs wrapped in black silk stockings, and her blue toenail polish was particularly enchanting.

Asakawa Xia was acutely aware of Aoyama Xiu Xin’s gaze. Previously unconcerned, she now felt uneasy and unable to maintain her composure.

Yanchuan Xianyou personally poured a cup of tea for Aoyama Xiu Xin, "What brings you here so late?"

"Brother Xianyou, the wedding gift I promised to you and sister-in-law is finally ready, just in time for your wedding," Aoyama Xiu Xin said with a smile, handing over the gift bag.

"What is it?" Asakawa Xia asked curiously, glancing into the gift bag, only to find several bulging document envelopes. She then handed them to Yanchuan Xianyou, "What are these, actually?"

Yanchuan Xianyou knew all too well. He took the gift bag and placed it at his feet without opening the envelopes, smiling at Aoyama Xiu Xin as he said, "I really like this gift. Xiu Xin, you have my thanks. I’ll take care of the rest."

Then he would have to visit the banks’ representatives one by one to negotiate, undoubtedly a huge undertaking.

Naturally, Aoyama Xiu Xin could not be expected to run around for this task.

"Hey," Aoyama Xiu Xin nodded in acknowledgment.

Watching the two men speak in riddles, Asakawa Xia hummed nonchalantly with her arms crossed, making herself, the fiancée, feel even more like an outsider.

She had to forcefully change the topic, addressing Aoyama Xiu Xin, "Don’t just focus on your work. You’re our best man, so don’t forget about it in all the busyness."

"Don’t worry, sister-in-law, I might forget my own wedding date, but I won’t forget yours," Aoyama Xiu Xin quipped.

Asakawa Xia gave him an alluring sidelong glance.

The three then discussed some details about the wedding.

...........

At the same time, in the basement of a detached house in Adachi District, Dongye Gen was gagged and tied to a chair, appearing utterly disheveled.

Upstairs in the living room, Big Back Head was watching the game while Nozaki Cangjian and Bucktoothed kid were playing cards on the side.

"Damn it! Why is my luck so bad? It’s bad enough losing money in stocks, but losing to you guys at cards too?"

Bucktoothed kid frustratedly threw the remaining cards back onto the pile and grabbed some cash, distributing it among the four of them.

The buzz-cut shorty took his share of the money, revealing a grin with his white teeth and said, "You were never meant to make money in the stock market. Instead of throwing your money away where it doesn’t even make a splash, you might as well lose it to us. At least you’ll get a thank you."

"Shut your damn crow’s mouth!" Bucktoothed kid threw a punch at the shorty’s shoulder, aggravated.

A round-faced middle-aged man, smoking a cigarette, said, "The stock market isn’t what it used to be this year. I’ve seen a lot of people losing so much they jump off buildings. We barely manage to squeeze some money from these rich folks, and you give it right back through the stock market. What a waste."

With the last word, he casually flicked his cigarette ash.

In the previous good years, Japan’s stock market had been very hot. It was during that time Bucktoothed kid ventured into the market, earning some small change and getting more addicted as time went on, but in the following two years, he had almost gone broke.

Yet, he still believed that he could strike it rich in the stock market.

"You don’t understand. Now that everyone is bearish on the stock market, it’s the perfect time to buy low! I’ve recently found a stock that is sure to rise. I have insider information," Bucktoothed kid said confidently as he shuffled the cards.

Suddenly, Nozaki Cangjian spoke up, "Since you say the stock market is all about insider info, why not ask Dongye Gen? He’s a big boss; surely he has more acute senses and info in that area than you."

"Right!" Bucktoothed kid paused, then burst into excited laughter. He threw down his cards and sprinted towards the basement, "I almost missed the treasure right under my nose!"

Big Back Head shook his head, watching this scene.

In the basement, Bucktoothed kid approached Dongye Gen with a gleeful grin, tore off the tape from his mouth, and said, "So, boss, do you know which stock is going to rise? Share some tips."

Dongye Gen: "???"

He was utterly baffled by the question.

"Don’t be stingy, just share a little to let me in on the profits, and in addition to setting you free, I’ll agree to any condition," Bucktoothed kid said with a sycophantic smile.

Dongye Gen had an idea. Since this was an idiot deeply invested in stocks, he could perhaps use this fact to his advantage and improve his situation, or even try to turn him.