Tokyo: From Lawless Madpolice to Minister
Chapter 48 - 45: Asai Ayumi’s Helplessness, Former Roommate (Seeking Monthly Votes! Seeking Followers)

Chapter 48: Chapter 45: Asai Ayumi’s Helplessness, Former Roommate (Seeking Monthly Votes! Seeking Followers)

The morning news had also released a photograph.

In the picture, Aoyama Xiu Xin was clad in a well-fitted black suit, tailored to perfection, showcasing his muscular and upright physique, his expression determined and profound. His right hand gripped a handgun, while beneath his feet lay Takeda Ichiro, his face down, contorted with pain yet unable to move.

The polished leather shoes on his feet were firmly stepping on Takeda Ichiro’s face, creating a stark contrast between his coldly handsome visage and the twisted, wretched face below.

Of course, the photo had been retaken afterward.

But the citizens didn’t know that!

Anyone who saw this picture would be shocked by it, and it was estimated they wouldn’t be able to forget it for a long time.

"Ah! Xiu Xin, is this you? This is too dangerous!" Aoyama Haruko exclaimed continuously while watching the news during breakfast, speaking with a blend of blame and concern, "Don’t be so reckless in the future. What if something unexpected happens?"

Everyone else was concerned about how cool the scene was.

Only the sister-in-law was concerned about the dangers he faced.

Aoyama Xiu Xin felt warmth in his heart and showed a gentle smile, "Big sister-in-law, rest assured, I know what I’m doing."

Aoyama Haruko gave him a look, "If you really knew what you were doing, you wouldn’t have beaten up your elder brother," she said, then suddenly remembered something and asked, "Does that mean you can be reinstated and return to Police Headquarters?"

Even if it were the same rank, being posted at Police Headquarters versus a local police station meant having a different status.

In Tokyo, it was fine, but in other counties and cities, a police officer from Police Headquarters was considered a rank higher by default.

"Correct, the Police Director General personally promised me last night," Aoyama Xiu Xin responded with a restrained smile.

"Really? Yay!" Aoyama Haruko’s eyes immediately sparkled with joy, and she stood up right there at the table, so quickly that the round storehouse beneath her white tight-fitted short sleeves jiggled. Realizing her slip, she hurriedly sat back down, regaining the composure befitting a sister-in-law, "Then make sure to come home early after work tonight, Xiu Xin. I’ll cook something delicious to celebrate."

Although the orders for his transfer had not yet arrived, and it might be unlucky to pop the champagne prematurely, the sister-in-law was happy, and naturally, Aoyama Xiu Xin wouldn’t dampen the mood, smiling and agreeing, "Sure."

Meanwhile, the Asakai family was also having breakfast.

"I estimate that your orders to go to Police Headquarters will come down within the week. You won’t be under my command in the future, so be careful with what you say and do, and don’t be so headstrong," Asai Youki swallowed his bite of sandwich and instructed his daughter.

Asai Ayumi was feeling a bit impatient, rolling her eyes in frustration, "Dad, I’m not a teenager anymore, I’ve grown up."

"Yes, dad, you should have confidence in our Ayumi," Mrs. Asakai said with a smile.

"She’s all growth and no brains," Asai Youki glared at Asai Ayumi before turning accusingly to his wife, "It’s all because you spoil her."

In Japan, couples with children often refer to one another as ’dad’ and ’mom’, equivalent to the child’s dad, the child’s mom.

Only Asai Ayumi’s elder brother Asai Ze Xi sat expressionless at the table, silently eating his breakfast.

"What do you mean I don’t grow a brain? I’ve clearly made many merits recently," Asai Ayumi argued, not willing to accept the criticism.

"Do you not have a clue as to how you earned those merits?" Asai Youki scoffed and then seeming to recall something, his face grew serious as he instructed, "Aoyama Xiu Xin is a capable man and can help you. It’s necessary you maintain a good relationship with him, but I hope you understand the distance that must be kept. Don’t cross the line beyond friendship, you should understand what I mean."

"I know, I know," Asai Ayumi responded irritably, tossing her head, yet she secretly thought: I’m already negative distance with him, the only way to maintain distance is if I dodge when he comes from behind.

Because his advantage was too conspicuous, formidable when behind!

Asai Youki then shifted the conversation, "At the end of the month, when Nipponjiro returns to the country, you’ll come with us to meet him."

"Dad, I don’t like him, and I don’t want to consider this right now," Asai Ayumi frowned.

Finally, Asai Ze Xi spoke for the first time, his tone calm, "Neither my marriage nor your marriage is ours to decide. Having enjoyed everything the family has provided, it is our duty to contribute to the development and prosperity of the family. Don’t misunderstand your place because of the affection we have for you."

Asai Ayumi’s face immediately turned pale, her hands tightly gripping her chopsticks as she pursed her lips, trying to muster the courage to retort to her brother, but ultimately, she remained silent.

"I am finished eating, I’ll be leaving first," Asai Ze Xi said calmly, wiping his mouth with a napkin, putting on the coat that was hanging on the back of his chair, and bowing to his parents before striding out the door.

He too was a police officer, but that was in the past. He had resigned from Police Headquarters three years ago and currently was a County Councilor in neighboring Kanagawa Prefecture. In terms of status, he was like Aoyama Sosuke, but in reality, it was quite different.

Because in the next congressional election, Aoyama Sosuke might still be a councilor, or he might even fail to be re-elected, whereas Asai Ze Xi was almost assured of securing a seat in the House of Representatives.

The Asakai family had a legacy of police service, and he was the first to attempt a leap from the police world into politics, hoping to transform the Asakai household into a political dynasty under his direction.

So he placed great importance on all the support he could get for his future. His own marriage, the marriage of his sister Asai Ayumi, he saw as means to garner support.

Naturally, Aoyama Xiu Xin was unaware of the ordeal Asai Ayumi faced at home. After finishing breakfast, he headed to the police station for work, but on the way, he received a call from Mrs. Yanahara.

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