Tokyo: From Lawless Madpolice to Minister
Chapter 418 - 369: Aoyama Xiu Xin, Skilled in Empathy and Perspective-Taking_2

Chapter 418: Chapter 369: Aoyama Xiu Xin, Skilled in Empathy and Perspective-Taking_2

If he followed the transfer to Hokkaido, Police Chief Aoyama Xiu Xin would definitely take good care of him, and his rank would likely hitch a ride on the updraft and get promoted as well.

Nakamura Shinichi didn’t hesitate to say, "It would be an honor of my lifetime to follow in the Police Chief’s footsteps! I will obey all arrangements from the Police Chief, and go wherever I’m told to go!"

Even though he was about to get married soon, he could always discuss it with Hezi and consider moving to Hokkaido together after the wedding.

"Alrighty," Aoyama Xiu Xin nodded and then added, "I should be going to Hokkaido at the end of January or the beginning of February. I’d like you to go ahead and get a feel for the place, and while you’re at it, find a nice place for me to live."

Sending a scout ahead to gather intelligence meant that when he arrived in Hokkaido, he wouldn’t be totally unfamiliar with the situation and could quickly get to work.

"Yes, sir!" Nakamura Shinichi bowed in response and then requested, "I hope it will be after my wedding."

The Japanese New Year is from January 1 to January 3 every year, and Nakamura Shinichi’s wedding was scheduled for January 10.

"Of course, I’m not about to delay such an important event in your life," Aoyama Xiu Xin chuckled dryly.

Nakamura Shinichi bowed without a word.

"Alright then, get back to work, Mr. Nakamura."

"Yes sir!"

.........

After work in the evening, Aoyama Xiu Xin and Asai Ayumi had a long-overdue date, discussing his transfer to Hokkaido.

Asai Ayumi also wanted to go with him, but Aoyama Xiu Xin refused, because with his departure, Asai Ayumi, the vice section chief, would perfectly fit his position.

In this way, even if he left, he could still influence the important first investigation division of the Police Headquarters.

"But this would mean we have to live apart for a long time," Asai Ayumi bit her red lip, looking at Aoyama Xiu Xin with eyes full of love and reluctance.

In the future, she would have to rely on her fingers to fill the emptiness of each night.

Aoyama Xiu Xin put his knife and fork down, took her small hand, and soothed her, "Ayumi, there’s a touching ancient saying in China, ’If love is true, does it matter whether we see each other day and night?’ Besides, Sapporo has an airport, it’s very convenient whether you come on vacation, or I come back to Tokyo during my leave. Your staying in the Police Headquarters is very important to me."

"What do you mean?" Asai Ayumi asked.

Aoyama Xiu Xin patiently explained, "This way, I can ensure my influence over the Police Headquarters..."

"What does that ancient saying mean?" Asai Ayumi interrupted Aoyama Xiu Xin, blinking her eyes innocently.

Aoyama Xiu Xin: "..."

"Never mind, let’s eat, let’s eat."

On the other side, Nakamura Shinichi was also having dinner with his fiancée, Yoshino Hazuki. Seeing that his fiancée was in a good mood, he took the opportunity to talk about going to Hokkaido.

"Ah! That’s great news, Police Chief Aoyama taking you with him shows that he trusts you completely, and it’s beneficial for your future," Yoshino Hazuki was very happy after hearing this.

Nakamura Shinichi was also very pleased upon seeing this, his face brimming with a smile as he said, "So, Hazuki, you agree to live with me in Hokkaido after we get married? You’re wonderful!"

"What are you talking about?" Yoshino Hazuki’s smile froze, and she set down her knife and fork with displeasure, pouting as she spoke: "I wouldn’t go there, how can that countryside place compare to the prosperity of Tokyo? Besides, both my work and family are here, so you should go alone."

"But this way, we’ll have to live separately just after getting married!" Nakamura Shinichi suddenly became anxious.

Yoshino Hazuki took his hand, her tone gentle and soothing, "Darling, would living apart really affect your love for me? Besides, you can come back here when you’re on vacation, right? Career is the most important thing, I understand that, and I’ll be waiting for the day when you get promoted and transferred back to Tokyo."

Hearing this, Nakamura Shinichi opened his mouth a few times as if to speak, then stopped, and ultimately could only nod his head helplessly.

Yes, he should prioritize his career.

Edogawa Ren Shu was also on a date, except his partner was the old man, Nakamura Tatsuyuki.

"I didn’t expect Aoyama Xiu Xin to be so decisive and directly hand over the ledger to Yanchuan Shilang, giving us no chance to act," Nakamura Shinichi sighed regretfully.

After speaking, he realized that he didn’t get a response from Edogawa Ren Shu. Puzzled, he turned his head to look, seeing the other a bit distracted, "Ren Shu-san, what’s wrong with you tonight? You seem so absent-minded."

"Ah! Is... is that so?" Edogawa Ren Shu came back to his senses, took a deep breath to organize his complex emotions, and opportunistically said, "I do indeed have a bothersome issue, and I was hoping to ask for your help, Minister."

"Oh? Let’s hear it, as long as it doesn’t violate any principles," Nakamura Tatsuyuki made a gesture of eager listening.

"Hey!" Edogawa Ren Shu responded, then began explaining, "I have a friend who had consensual relations with a female subordinate, but now she’s asking him for one million US dollars, otherwise, she’ll accuse him of rape, claiming she’s kept evidence of his DNA."

"What’s more troubling is that they had been drinking, and surveillance footage shows her being helped upstairs by him in a seemingly inebriated state. Of course, it now seems that she was acting, but there’s no evidence to prove it."

"That indeed sounds like a troublesome matter," Nakamura Tatsuyuki furrowed his brow and sighed, "With all the evidence in the woman’s favor, I’m afraid your friend, Mr. Edogawa, doesn’t have much choice but to pay to avoid trouble."

"But a million US dollars is a huge sum, he’s not willing to give it up so easily, and he’s more afraid that the woman, once she gets a taste of success, may become more voracious," Edogawa Ren Shu said with a helpless look on his face.

"It’s not impossible," Nakamura Tatsuyuki nodded in agreement, then added, "What kind of help do you want from me? Are you expecting me to prove your friend’s innocence? Honestly, I am powerless to do that."

After all, that was a major move that would come out in the T0 version update decades later, completely unsolvable, even Sherlock Holmes would have no way to prove the male party’s innocence.

"Of course not, I was hoping you could intervene and talk to the woman, letting her know it’s difficult and convince her to drop her extortion, given your high popularity and deterrent power with the public," Edogawa Ren Shu said somewhat coyly, embarrassed, and bowed deeply after speaking.

"I see," Nakamura Tatsuyuki looked enlightened, and then laughed dryly, "If simply by intervening I could prevent a vile extortion case, I would naturally be more than happy to do so, but I’m afraid, Mr. Edogawa, you overestimate my influence!"

"No, no, no, it’s Minister Nakamura who underestimates your influence," Edogawa Ren Shu shook his head repeatedly, flattering, "Some criminals, once in your hands, don’t even bother to deny their guilt. That woman’s psychological endurance surely isn’t greater than the vicious offenders you’ve dealt with. Just a bit of intimidation from you, and recording her admitting to the extortion could perfectly resolve the matter."

"Alright, since that’s the case, let’s give it a try," Nakamura Tatsuyuki exhaled and agreed.

After all, it was a request from Edogawa Ren Shu, and it wouldn’t require much effort on his part. If it were so simple to send an extortionist to jail, he couldn’t ask for more.

"On behalf of my friend, I thank you, Minister Nakamura!" Edogawa Ren Shu bowed deeply, guilt and helplessness flickering in the depths of his eyes, and he silently pleaded, "Please don’t blame me, I was forced into this, I had no choice."

If there was someone to blame, it was Aoyama Xiu Xin’s cunning and scheming.

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