Tokyo: From Lawless Madpolice to Minister
Chapter 536 - 461: Courtesy Before Force, Benefiting on Both Sides, Returning the Original Items (7100 words, two-in-one, asking for monthly tickets)_2

Chapter 536: Chapter 461: Courtesy Before Force, Benefiting on Both Sides, Returning the Original Items (7100 words, two-in-one, asking for monthly tickets)_2

He was very clear about the company’s strategy, which was to take away the livelihoods of the locals, leaving no room for cooperation.

Seeing the other party’s refusal was so straightforward, Asano Kamisaku’s face darkened and he said with a forced smile, "President Ito, since you’re not giving me a way out, don’t blame me for being impolite. Do you know how much money my small company invested to secure this project? I know your family business is large and well-supported, and you’re not short of money, but one should not burn all bridges and leave no room for others to survive!"

"Today, besides bringing my utmost sincerity, I’ve also brought two gifts for you. Either we cooperate and make money together, or you provide some money to cover my initial losses, or else..." he trailed off with a menacing chuckle.

As his words ended, he swiftly started unwrapping the two gifts on the coffee table, one a beautifully crafted small golden Buddha and the other a shiny yellow bullet.

"You can choose between these two gifts, Mr. Ito."

"Are you threatening me?" Ito Kayo’s face also darkened as he stared at Asano Kamisaku menacingly.

Asano Kamisaku scoffed and said in a tone neither too aggressive nor too mild, "I dare not threaten President Ito. You come from powerful Tokyo, with enormous influence. How could a minor character like me offend you? But isn’t it you who’s forcing me into a corner? What’s wrong, the knife’s already at my neck, and I’m not allowed to struggle even in my dying breath?"

His words were exaggerated, but not by much. To secure the project for East City, the largest amusement park in Hokkaido, he had risked all his assets. If he couldn’t recoup some of his investment, Asano Corporation wouldn’t collapse but would certainly be severely weakened.

"I have no intention of driving anyone to their death. I came to Hokkaido merely wishing to make money peacefully, but if someone insists on courting death, I won’t mind granting them that mercy," Ito Kayo said icily.

He was well aware of who he was working for, so he wasn’t intimidated by Asano Kamisaku’s threats.

Besides, as someone who managed construction projects in the fiercely competitive Tokyo, he was no saint himself.

Realizing there was no room for negotiation, Asano Kamisaku picked up the golden Buddha from the table and walked away, not looking back as he said, "Well then, we shall see."

"Bang!"

Listening to the heavy sound of the door closing, Ito Kayo lowered his head to look at the bullet on the coffee table, his expression foreboding.

He did not report this to Jingtian Changchuan because it was just a verbal threat that hadn’t caused any real trouble; what if it was just bluster?

They had offended many people like Asano Kamisaku, and it was foreseeable that such threats would not decrease. It wasn’t practical to guard against or fight everyone; they would have to wait for someone to take real action and then strike back decisively, to make an example.

"Boss, how did it go?" Outside, the smoking driver approached as he saw Asano Kamisaku exit.

"Fucking hell, relying on their connections, they look down on us country folks," Asano Kamisaku said viciously, plucking the cigarette from the driver’s mouth, taking a few puffs, stomping it out on the ground, and then turning coldly to stare at the firmly closed door of the Ito family’s house, muttering ominously, "Let’s make their jobs a bit tougher."

If he could build, he could also destroy.

"Right away!" the driver grinned toothily.

.........

The next day, March 11th, Thursday.

In the morning, Aoyama Xiu Xin invited Izumi, the daughter of the mayor of Asahikawa City, Panasonic Youkang, for coffee.

Although her family was based in Asahikawa City, Sapporo, as the most bustling city in Hokkaido, was where she and many other children of local officials resided permanently.

Aoyama Xiu Xin had booked a private room. By the time he arrived, Izumi was already there. She seemed to like wearing tight clothes that outlined her voluptuous figure quite clearly.

Today, for instance, she wore a light purple turtleneck sweater that was tight and shapely, paired with black trousers that accentuated the curves of her plump buttocks, and dark red high-heels.

Her figure was mature, as was her demeanor.

Like a ripe peach.

A touch could make juice flow.

"Aoyama-san, you invited me, and it’s quite rude of a host to keep a guest waiting so long," Izumi said with narrowed eyes and a smile as Aoyama Xiu Xin entered.

Aoyama Xiu Xin responded with a smile, "It’s my fault for neglecting my guest. How might I earn Miss Panasonic’s forgiveness?"

As he spoke, he walked over and sat down.

"What do you think?" Izumi smiled seductively, kicking off one of her high heels. Her small, perfectly shaped foot, clad in a flesh-colored stocking, reached under the table and brushed against Aoyama Xiu Xin.

Her foot was perfectly proportioned, slender yet full, never plump, and the skin, already silky, seemed even finer thanks to the stockings.

But Aoyama Xiu Xin remained unmoved and grabbed her foot, saying, "Let’s talk business. I have a way to stir up trouble between your father and Akimoto Jiancheng."

"What way?" Izumi withdrew her foot back into her heel and stirred her coffee curiously.

Aoyama Xiu Xin stared at her, smiling silently.

Izumi initially paused, then her eyes widened as she exclaimed, "You’re not planning on having me seduce Akimoto Jiancheng and then tell my father he tried to take advantage of me, are you? What are you thinking? Akimoto Jiancheng is too cunning and shrewd to fall for such a trick!"

She couldn’t think of any other strategy.

"Of course not him, but his son, Akimoto Hidekazu," Aoyama Xiu Xin shook his head to correct.

According to information collected by Miyashita Naoyuki, Akimoto Hidekazu, the youngest son of Akimoto Jiancheng, had been spoiled from a young age, was stubborn and extremely lecherous.