Tokyo: From Lawless Madpolice to Minister
Chapter 526 - 454: The Investigative Team Returns Triumphantly, I Want to Fight Ten (Seeking Monthly Votes)

Chapter 526: Chapter 454: The Investigative Team Returns Triumphantly, I Want to Fight Ten (Seeking Monthly Votes)

Recently, Yanchuan Shilang had been paying close attention to the news from Hokkaido. Every morning, he only watched the local Hokkaido TV stations for news updates, and this morning was no different.

"Good! Good! Very good!" He exclaimed with praise while eating breakfast as he watched the news. The clouds of worry that had lingered on his face for days were swept away in an instant, and he laughed heartily, "What a help Xiu Xin has been."

"Grandfather, are you saying that the sudden turn of events is related to Xiu Xin?" Yanchuan Xianyou asked in surprise.

Asakawa Xia, who was sitting beside him, also looked up at Yanchuan Shilang. Since her marriage, she had grown even more voluptuous and beautiful. Today, she was dressed in a simple green kimono, the full contours of her chest and the rounded curves of her hips better than ever before.

The charms of a young wife are hard to hide.

Yanchuan Shilang answered with a smile, "Yesterday, Hirano Hidekazu already called me and said that there would be a breakthrough in the case. Xiu Xin is the creator of this opportunity. However, I did not expect the opportunity to be this significant. To facilitate his work in Hokkaido, Xiu Xin did not take credit, so his name did not appear in the news."

He understood Aoyama Xiu Xin. After all, it was impossible to capture every corrupt official—some were bound to slip through the net. If the news of his assistance to the investigation team were to spread, it would undoubtedly bring enmity upon him.

This also fully demonstrated that Aoyama Xiu Xin was only concerned about relieving his godfather’s worries, not about taking credit.

What a filial and good grandson, a truly good grandson!

"So it is," Yanchuan Xianyou said, suddenly understanding. "When it comes to key moments, it’s still one’s own people to rely on."

"Achoo! Achoo! Achoo!"

In his office, Aoyama Xiu Xin, who was working, sneezed three times in a row. He sniffled and shook his head, muttering to himself, "Who is thinking of me now?"

"Knock, knock, knock!" The sound of someone knocking on the door was heard.

"Come in," called Aoyama Xiu Xin.

"Chief of Police Aoyama," Haruno Takayoshi walked in, smiling as he said, "The investigative team has arrived, and the Minister wants you to go meet them."

"So soon, that’s good, thank you for personally letting me know," Aoyama Xiu Xin replied with a smile. He stood up, setting aside the documents in his hand, and warmly put his arm around Haruno Takayoshi’s, saying, "Did those genuine pieces I sent last time meet your satisfaction?"

He had mentioned before that he had a few genuine works of art by Chinese masters at home. Afterwards, he actually bought a few and gifted them to Haruno Takayoshi. When giving gifts, it was important to cater to the recipient’s tastes.

"Very satisfied, extremely satisfied. Those genuine works have a high artistic value," replied Haruno Takayoshi.

The actual value was even higher.

Aoyama Xiu Xin sarcastically thought to himself, but outwardly he laughed heartily, "As long as you’re satisfied. I’m a simple man and don’t understand the appreciation of these things. If I come across more strange and curious items in the future, I’ll send them all to Mr. Haruno."

"This is not appropriate, not appropriate. These items are worth a lot..." Haruno Takayoshi said, waving his hands in protest.

"How vulgar!" Aoyama Xiu Xin interrupted him seriously, "How can art be measured by money? The things I give you have nothing to do with money, they are only about art and friendship, do you understand, Mr. Haruno? If we keep talking about their monetary value, we’d be insulting art! Or are you insulting me? After all, I don’t understand art."

"Not at all, absolutely not, it’s my mistake, please forgive me, Aoyama-san. I’ll drink a few more glasses tonight as an apology," said Haruno Takayoshi with an apologetic look, continuously apologizing, while internally he was overjoyed.

Many people knew he liked antiques and ancient paintings, and many had gifted them to him. He accepted anything with a hint of artistic value, but so far, no one had given him anything more valuable than what Aoyama Xiu Xin had.

He had gifted Haruno two ancient paintings, each worth at least a million dollars in the market. The generosity of the gift made him realize this was a friend worth having!

Aoyama Xiu Xin pointed at him, "It’s because I consider you a friend that I don’t make a fuss about it. Don’t let it happen again."

"Yes! It shall not happen again, not happen again!"

The two of them talked and laughed their way to the outside of Hokkaido Police Headquarters. Fujimoto Takayoshi and a group of high-ranking officials were already waiting at the entrance, surrounded by a large circle of reporters.

"Minister," Aoyama Xiu Xin and Haruno Takayoshi approached and greeted, then each found a place to stand.

A few minutes later, as everyone eagerly awaited, several buses slowly arrived amid a flurry of camera shutter clicks and flashbulbs. Dressed impeccably, Hirano Hidekazu stepped off the front bus, followed by a crowd of subordinates.

"Minister Hirano," Fujimoto Takayoshi’s face broke into a warm smile as he went to meet him. He firmly shook Hirano Hidekazu’s hand and said, "On behalf of all members of the Hokkaido Police, I welcome the investigation team to join us in working at the headquarters for a joint investigation."

"Thank you. I hope that through our joint efforts, we can thoroughly eradicate all the evil spirits and bring back a clear sky for the people of Hokkaido!" Hirano Hidekazu said with a smile.

Both men then turned to face the reporters and smiled.

"Click!"

The moment was captured and frozen in time.

From that day on, the investigation team officially moved into the Hokkaido Police Headquarters to work, and with joint investigations underway, progress accelerated. From that point forward, every day the citizens could see news of new corrupt officials being caught.

In response to this, the citizens, especially the local people of Hokkaido, were jubilant and applauded the efforts. Some informed onlookers watched with skepticism, discontent, yet not daring to cause trouble.

Just like that, as time reached the beginning of March, the investigation team held a press conference to announce that they had eradicated a deeply entrenched corruption syndicate in Hokkaido, thanking the local government and police for their support and assistance.

The news reported: "With the support and cooperation of various local departments in Hokkaido, the investigation team and the police joined forces, dug deep, and after several days of hard work, finally uprooted the massive interest group led by the mayor of xxxx! For a long time, they have been violently extracting wealth through collusion between government officials and businessmen and using officials to shield the underworld, wreaking havoc on countless citizens’ lives."

"This is the biggest anti-corruption operation since the start of the year, and the results have also been the largest. In just half a month’s time, including high-ranking bureaucrats, a total of forty-seven people have been arrested, with nearly a hundred others including ordinary police officers, violent gang members, and illegal businessmen..."

With so many people arrested, all citizens, and even many bureaucrats from other places who were unaware, felt that Hokkaido must have been thoroughly cleaned up this time.

Little did they know that these were only scapegoats. The real big fish were always behind the scenes, not even a scale shed.

No matter what, this much-anticipated joint investigation operation had successfully concluded.

And it was a complete success.

On March 2nd, the day the investigation team left, the Governor’s Hall organized a grand farewell ceremony. Governor Heng Lu Guangnan personally saw them off, and on behalf of all the citizens of Hokkaido, bowed deeply to the investigation team in gratitude.

When the investigation team arrived in Tokyo, they too enjoyed a hero’s welcome and received a grand reception. Yanchuan Shilang led the team to receive them personally, which was indeed giving them a lot of face.

After all, he was the one who led this affair.

And now had achieved such a significant result.

The bigger the commotion, the better—it showcased his wisdom and the foolishness of those who opposed him.

Looking at the sea of people and Yanchuan Shilang in the very front, Hirano Hidekazu felt both nervous and exhilarated, knowing he was about to soar to great heights.

At first, when solely focused on investigating corrupt officials, he almost ruined his career and faced a dead-end future; but by choosing to cooperate with them, he now had meritorious achievements added to his name and an unlimited future ahead.

Reality is just that fucked up.

"Minister Yanchuan, your subordinate has lived up to your expectations!" Hirano Hidekazu approached Yanchuan Shilang, bowed solemnly with a determined face, and declared resolutely.

"Stand up! Stand up quickly!" Yanchuan Shilang quickly helped him up, said aloud, "You have not disappointed my expectations, nor have you disappointed the people’s expectations! You are a hero, all of you are heroes! Heroes should not bow their heads, my friends, hold your heads high and enjoy the glory that belongs to you! Listen to the applause dedicated to you!"

In the past few days, he was certainly feeling elated, directly questioning whether those who had previously criticized him were the protective umbrellas for Hokkaido officials, trying to muddy the waters of the investigation.

In the meetings, no one dared to confront him.

In short, this was a successful investigation, a complete investigation, an investigation that left all parties satisfied.

......

The pick-up in Tokyo was broadcast live by multiple TV stations, while Aoyama Xiu Xin and other high officials from the Hokkaido Police Headquarters were watching at the Maple Club.

"Heh, Hirano Hidekazu is certainly on the fast track now," Oda Take said somewhat enviously, in a sour tone: "Come to fight corruption, get beaten to a pulp by corrupt officials, but just bow your head and you become a nationally known anti-corruption hero. Who can you even reason with?"

"Rising up is good. The higher he climbs, the better it is for us. Don’t forget we still have the negotiation recordings. No matter how high he flies, he can’t escape our grasp," Aoyama Xiu Xin said with a smile.

"You’re right!" Fujimoto Takayoshi laughed, extinguishing his cigarette and tossing it away, picking up his glass to say, "This time we’re all thankful to Mr. Aoyama, not only for getting us through this crisis but also for securing such strong support for us, let’s all toast to Chief Police Aoyama."

"Indeed, indeed, helping everyone is helping myself. We’re all one family. As long as we stay united, no one can bring us down!" Aoyama Xiu Xin stood up with a smile, lifting his glass in response to everyone.

The investigation team had left, the dark clouds over Hokkaido had dissipated, and now it was time to push forward with taking over all construction projects in Sapporo City. Although he had spoken confidently and casually in front of Miyashita Hidekatsu, he knew very well that this would probably be a tough battle!

No choice, the East Field Construction Corporation was the money bag he had prepared for the Land Guard, and he needed to earn a significant sum to stimulate the upper echelons of the Land Guard. If he earned too little or failed to earn at all, they would not be satisfied.

If he didn’t feed the military enough, how could he expect them to be tied to him? And one day, how could he expect them to send tanks into the streets to urge citizens to vote for him?

Therefore, he must have this monopoly!

But at the same time, he was well aware that the local construction companies in Hokkaido would not be content with him monopolizing everything. According to the traditions of collusion between government and business, these companies surely had a complex network of relationships.

So these people would not give up easily, as the massive interests could prompt them to do anything.

However, before that, it was time to relax properly.

"Where are the women? Bring the women in! I want ten!" Aoyama Xiu Xin shouted as he slammed down his glass.

At that moment, he felt like he was Ye Wen.

But he never got to fight ten, because he suddenly received a phone call from Miyashita Naoyuki, frantically saying it was a matter of life and death, to come and fetch him immediately.

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