Tokyo: From Lawless Madpolice to Minister
Chapter 408 - 363: Don’t Make it Difficult for Me, Let’s Make it Convenient for Each Other

Chapter 408: Chapter 363: Don’t Make it Difficult for Me, Let’s Make it Convenient for Each Other

Everyone possesses the instinct to dodge and depend on luck.

Manager Dubian from the bank was no exception.

Last night, the commotion in Osaka was so big that it disturbed the entire Cabinet, and those who should have known about the situation had already made their moves.

Although Aoyama Xiu Xin was indirectly involved in ordering the killing of several Violent Gang members and directly shot Chongtian Xingping and Tanaka Guikuma, committing serious violations and behaving like a lawless madman, nobody pursued this point deeply.

After all, there was no evidence leaked that could cause any adverse effects, and through such decisive actions, he struck a blow against sin, keeping the situation contained within Osaka and not letting it spread to Tokyo, thus maintaining the government’s positive image and safeguarding the futures of a small number of officials.

Even if there were a few who couldn’t stand Aoyama Xiu Xin’s reckless actions or those nitpickers who raised objections during meetings, their concerns were usually dismissed lightly by the majority.

Not to mention that the Public Security Committee Chairman cum Minister of Autonomy was Aoyama Xiu Xin’s godfather; under these circumstances, anyone trying to tackle him would be simply delusional.

Manager Dubian was also informed about the events in Osaka. When he heard that Tanaka Guikuma had died, he was greatly relieved and jubilant, even wanting to give Aoyama Xiu Xin a big kiss and suddenly had a much better appetite, planning to eat an extra piece of meat for breakfast.

He did not know how the Police Headquarters had managed to directly investigate the matter concerning Tanaka Guikuma; perhaps they had long been aware and had been secretly investigating.

But in any case, since the Police Headquarters hadn’t sought him out,

that proved he was safe.

Now that Tanaka Guikuma was dead, that case had come to a close, and he too could safely settle down.

However, he couldn’t help but fee a bit of regret, having lost such a channel where he would no longer be able to find such high-quality and reliable "toys."

"Ding-dong! Ding-dong!"

Just as he was preparing to eat breakfast, the doorbell rang.

"I’ll get the door," Mrs. Dubian put down her chopsticks and stood up to open the door, pausing for a moment when she saw who it was, then greeted, "Police Chief Aoyama."

"Sorry to disturb you, ma’am. Is Manager Dubian at home?" Aoyama Xiu Xin bowed politely.

He had mastered the Japanese hypocrisy of small courtesy without moral integrity—even if the next second required him to draw a knife on someone, the predecessor second still required a smile and a bow.

"Hi!" Mrs. Dubian bowed back nervously standing aside, "Please, come in."

Aoyama Xiu Xin didn’t remove his shoes and, along with a group of subordinates, walked directly inside. The Dbian’s house was large. Passing through a long hallway led to the living room and then the dining room.

Hearing some disordered footsteps, Dubian, who was eagerly devouring his meal at the dining table, turned his head to look.

That single glance made him freeze on the spot.

"Manager Dubian, there is a case we need your cooperation with," Aoyama Xiu Xin bowed with his hands at his sides, then raised his head and smiled, "No rush, I can wait for you to finish as you might not get such a luxurious breakfast again anytime soon."

Damn it, two people eating such a large spread of dishes.

Such fucking luxury.

"Clang!" Hearing this, the chopsticks fell from Dubian’s hand, his face gradually turning pale as he struggled to maintain his composure, his voice faltering as he spoke, "Tanaka Guikuma is already dead."

He didn’t need to explain further; he knew why the other had come.

"True, his death and the arrest of many prominent figures in Osaka Prefecture did indeed mark a satisfactory conclusion to this case," Aoyama Xiu Xin nodded in agreement, but then his tone suddenly shifted, "However, someone has to take responsibility for those five female bodies uncovered a few days ago, since to date I have no unsolved cases, and Manager Dubian wouldn’t want a stain on my career."

Every case he handled had to have a clear outcome to justify his reputation as a brilliant detective.

Even if sometimes it meant resolving for the sake of resolving.

There might be wrongful convictions due to this approach, but no matter, the people don’t care, they just want answers.

Today was one of those rare days he earnestly gave an answer.

"Police Chief Aoyama, let’s talk, let’s talk privately," Dubian swallowed nervously trying to calm his emotions, his breathing quickened as he spoke.

He was both scared and irritated, failing to understand why Aoyama Xiu Xin still insisted on pursuing such an insignificant matter when such a big case had already been solved. Couldn’t he turn a blind eye?

After all, they were both serving the Empire.

Aoyama Xiu Xin smiled slightly, "Alright."

Seeing this, Dubian’s heart leaped with joy, suspecting that the other had approached him probably just to extort some benefits.

If that was the case, there was no problem.

His internal fear greatly diminished, and he became more composed, slowly wiping his mouth and standing up to invite, "Please, Mr. Aoyama, let’s move to my study to talk."

As he spoke, he led the way upstairs.

Aoyama Xiu Xin followed closely behind.

Dubian’s study was on the third floor.

"Mr. Aoyama, please have a seat." After entering the study Dubian pointed at the sofa then bent over behind the desk to open a safe, taking out a stack of gold bars and placing them in front of Aoyama Xiu Xin on the table, "I know investigating cases is hard work, Mr. Aoyama, so as long as you look favorably on me, all these will be your reward."

Simple and direct, somewhat tacky.

"Are you trying to bribe me, Manager Dubian?" Aoyama Xiu Xin picked up a gold bar and weighed it, smiling enigmatically, then casually threw it back in place.

"No, no, no, this isn’t bribery, just a small token of appreciation," Dubian smiled, sitting down by the side and authoritatively adding, "Mr. Aoyama, the merit you’ve established this time is substantial, catching me or letting me go won’t make a difference. Just consider the national effort; it’s not easy for the country to cultivate a high-level official like me."