Tokyo: From Lawless Madpolice to Minister
Chapter 378 - 339: The Puppeteer, The Man Played at Will

Chapter 378: Chapter 339: The Puppeteer, The Man Played at Will

Nozaki Cangjian drove a white Honda sedan, carrying Big Back Head along the main street, when from afar, he saw roadwork ahead and faintly heard the clanging sounds.

He felt that the moment had arrived. As they passed by the construction site, he shifted to steer the wheel with one hand and reached into his coat with the other, "Big brother, got a light?"

Big Back Head glanced at him, mistook his gesture for fetching a cigarette, and pulled out a lighter from his pocket.

However, what Nozaki Cangjian retrieved from his coat wasn’t a cigarette, but a gun. He turned slightly, his face expressionless, and quickly aimed at Big Back Head, pulling the trigger repeatedly.

"Bang, bang, bang!"

Three consecutive shots, all in the chest. Big Back Head’s face bore a look of shock and unwillingness as the lighter fell beneath the seat. His body slumped over the chairs, blood slowly soaking through his shirt.

The gunshots were concealed by the noise of the drilling machines. Nozaki Cangjian tucked away the gun and hit the gas, speeding away towards Kanagawa Prefecture.

At the same time, inside the interrogation room of Police Headquarters.

"You asked how we, the police, knew you were on the rooftop, right? Now I can tell you, it was because we received a mysterious tip-off call," said the interrogating officer, relaying the words as instructed by Aoyama Xiu Xin to the man with the buzz-cut before him.

The buzz-cut man’s head jerked up, his face twitching slightly. The first thought that came to his mind was that Big Back Head and Nozaki had betrayed them.

This guess became firmer and firmer.

Otherwise, why would Big Back Head not take one of the two older guys to fetch the money, opting instead for Nozaki? Wasn’t it because he didn’t share the same life-and-death bond with them, making it easier to persuade?

And deliberately telling them to retreat ten minutes after they left, wasn’t it just to give them time to escape, then tip the police off about their whereabouts?

Let the police take them out, and then he and Nozaki could split the ransom and wash their hands of it all.

And the so-called plan to flee together from Ooi Pier tonight after getting the money was probably a lie...

"Idiot!"

The buzz-cut man roared with eyes brimming with rage, speaking excitedly to the officer before him: "I’ll confess everything, I have two accomplices, one is our boss, and the other is the fugitive Nozaki Cangjian, who also carries a long list of charges..."

The reaction of the round-faced middle-aged man in another interrogation room wasn’t much different. In order to help the police catch Big Back Head, he confessed to his crimes without reservation, exposing many of Big Back Head’s criminal activities.

Aoyama Xiu Xin was just outside the interrogation room, waiting.

After obtaining their statements, he made some minor amendments.

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

Inside the Investigations Division Chief’s office, Dongye Yuusei and Sankai Seichiro anxiously awaited the results of the interrogation.

"Clang!"

Suddenly, Police Chief Aoyama entered the room.

Both men immediately stood up and quickly walked over to greet him.

"Police Chief Aoyama, how is my dad... How is my father?" Dongye Yuusei rushed up to Aoyama Xiu Xin, asking anxiously and nervously.

Sankai Seichiro was equally holding his breath.

Aoyama Xiu Xin sighed and, patting Dongye Yuusei on the shoulder, said solemnly, "Condolences."

Boom!

Dongye Yuusei was struck as if by lightning, staggering on the spot, luckily caught by Sankai Seichiro behind him, or he would have surely fallen to the ground.

"According to the two captured men, your father was brutally murdered last night. I’ve already sent someone to the hideout to retrieve the body," Aoyama Xiu Xin said.

"Ahh!" Dongye Yuusei howled, bursting into tears. "Father! Wuuu, Father!"

"Yuusei, Yuusei, calm down!" Sankai Seichiro held him in his arms, patting his back.

But Dongye Yuusei couldn’t hear anything at that moment, preoccupied with venting his sorrow through crying. After a while, he calmed down a bit, pushed away Sankai Seichiro, and with tearful eyes asked Aoyama Xiu Xin, "Can we get the ransom back?"

After all had come to this, they couldn’t lose both a loved one and the money.

"I can only say I’ll do my best," Aoyama Xiu Xin said apologetically, sighing guiltily, "It was my lack of foresight to have captured only the two that were being tailed. Now, we’ve only stirred the grass and startled the snake, and the two escaping criminals will surely go into hiding and not dare show themselves."

"Police Chief Aoyama, you’re being too modest; managing a secret investigation under such passive circumstances and achieving this much already wasn’t easy," said Sankai Seichiro earnestly.

"Anyway, I will continue the pursuit of the remaining two criminals, but as to the outcome, there are no guarantees," Aoyama Xiu Xin exhaled, looking at Dongye Yuusei, "Mr. Dongye, I know you’re deeply affected and very sad right now, but the real trouble is still ahead. I hope you’ll pull yourself together to face it."

Dongye Yuusei knew the trouble Aoyama Xiu Xin was referring to; with his father dead, the secret couldn’t be kept, and turmoil within the company was inevitable. As a new major shareholder, he would encounter endless trouble.

"Yuusei, I’ll help you," Sankai Seichiro, noticing his unease, patted his shoulder.

Aoyama Xiu Xin suddenly said, "Mr. Sankai, could I have a word with Mr. Dongye alone? It regards something about his father, and it’s not suitable for outsiders to hear."

"Of course," Sankai Seichiro hesitated for a moment, then understandingly nodded and headed straight for the door.

Dongye Yuusei looked at Aoyama Xiu Xin with puzzlement.

Aoyama Xiu Xin slowly exhaled, his expression grave, "From the interrogation of the two caught felons, we learned one more thing: the reason why they kidnapped and killed President Dongye was that they were hired by someone. And the information on President Dongye’s whereabouts was provided by the employer."

"Who is it!" Dongye Yuusei’s eyes turned red instantly upon hearing this, and he asked through gritted teeth. No wonder the felons killed his father before receiving the ransom; the real purpose was to kill his father all along.

Aoyama Xiu Xin shook his head, "Neither of the two felons knew; only the still-at-large ringleader knows the employer’s identity. We could only find out if he is caught, but I’m afraid that the employer might silence people to cover up the crime!"

Big Back Head was already dead, and in a few days, when his body was found, Dongye Yuusei would believe that he had been silenced by the mastermind.

"Could it be him?" Dongye Yuusei slowly lifted his head and stared intently at the office door, saying.

He thought of Aoyama Xiu Xin’s previous suspicions of Sankai Seichiro. Plus, after his father had been kidnapped, Sankai Seichiro was so busy – was it merely due to friendship? Dongye Yuusei felt doubtful.

Aoyama Xiu Xin’s mouth curled into a slight smile, "We can’t rule out that possibility. Mr. Sankai is too eager to help. In this society, such people are rare indeed!"

Hearing this, Dongye Yuusei clenched his fists tightly, falling silent as his chest heaved violently.

He was just an idiot living a life of debauchery, surrounded only by fair-weather friends, so he genuinely didn’t believe in the existence of pure, sincere, and lasting friendships.

"If Mr. Dongye is really in doubt, why not test it out?" Aoyama Xiu Xin proposed eagerly.

Dongye Yuusei let out a long breath and looked up at Aoyama Xiu Xin, asking for advice, "How do I test him?"

"This way... and then this...," Aoyama Xiu Xin outlined his plan, "What do you think?"

"Good!" Dongye Yuusei nodded. He wanted to see if this Uncle Sankai was a savior or a specter.

He hoped he wouldn’t be disappointed.

The shock of losing his father was already too much to bear.

"Mr. Sankai, please come in," Aoyama Xiu Xin called out to the office exterior after convincing Dongye Yuusei.

Dongye Yuusei hastily began to feign weeping.

Sankai Seichiro entered, and seeing Dongye Yuusei crying again, he immediately went to comfort him, "Yuusei, you must be strong! Your father is watching from above. Don’t worry about the company matters, I’ll help you."

He had known Dongye Gen since they were young and insignificant.

And Dongye Yuusei was like a nephew to him, having watched him grow up. Now with Dongye Gen dead, he subconsciously considered himself Dongye Yuusei’s guardian.

"Yes, with Mr. Sankai here," Aoyama Xiu Xin said with a slight smile, nonchalantly adding, "I do have a suggestion: if someone is indeed restless, Mr. Dongye might consider letting Mr. Sankai hold shares on his behalf. That way, along with his own shares, he would have absolute voting power to suppress any figures with ulterior motives."

Dongye Yuusei wiped his tears and looked up at Sankai Seichiro, as if seeking his consent.

"Police Chief Aoyama has a good idea," Sankai Seichiro hadn’t thought of it as a test. Having an unburdened conscience, he agreed without hesitation because it genuinely was a good solution, "I can stabilize the situation for now. Meanwhile, Yuusei, you can take a leave from school to start at the bottom of the company and slowly establish your credibility. Then I can gradually transfer power to you for a smooth handover."

He was fully committed to considering Dongye Yuusei’s welfare, but Dongye Yuusei, whose doubts had been sown by Aoyama Xiu Xin, felt like he’d fallen into an ice pit, convinced that Sankai Seichiro was the one who killed his father and who wanted to seize the company.

Dongye Yuusei was shocked and furious. His father trusted him so much, and yet he could commit such an act!

It was completely preposterous, not worth living!

"Uncle, my mind is in a mess; I need some quiet," Dongye Yuusei said dazedly.

Sankai Seichiro nodded, "Alright, I’ll take you home now. I won’t feel at ease if you drive yourself."

"No need, Uncle. I want to discuss the capture of the remaining two felons with Police Chief Aoyama. Please take care of retrieving my father’s body; I leave it all to you," Dongye Yuusei bowed deeply.

After a sigh, Sankai Seichiro turned and left.

"Bang!"

The office door closed, and Dongye Yuusei lifted his head, his eyes filled with deep-seated resentment.

"He really wants control of the company! Did you see, Police Chief Aoyama? He didn’t even hesitate before agreeing! What absurdity about gradually handing over power to me – does anyone voluntarily give up power?"

"If not for Police Chief Aoyama’s warning, I, devastated and exhausted, would have actually believed his sweet words and been misled by his appearance!"

"My father trusted him so much; how could he do this! How could he? How could he!"

Dongye Yuusei’s voice shook with anger.

"Mr. Dongye, wealth tempts human hearts, and people change," Aoyama Xiu Xin’s eyes flashed with an imperceptible smirk as he patted Dongye Yuusei’s shoulder, "I’m just a clear-headed bystander after all. You couldn’t see this because you are in the midst of it. You’ll realize it once you’ve calmed down."

It’s all about praising the other person occasionally, making them feel their thoughts are correct.

"Police Chief Aoyama, now I don’t know who I can trust. I can only trust you. What should I do next?" Dongye Yuusei had come to view Aoyama Xiu Xin as his lifesaver.

After all, Aoyama Xiu Xin not only captured his father’s kidnappers but also uncovered the truth behind his father’s death, helping him to see Sankai Seichiro for who he really was.

Moreover, owning only five percent of the company shares and not having planted any underlings in the company, even if the company was in turmoil, he wouldn’t be in a position to take charge, so he was completely trustworthy.

Poor Dongye Yuusei had no idea that the very man before him, appearing so upright, was actually the mastermind behind it all.

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