Tokyo: From Lawless Madpolice to Minister
Chapter 83 - 79: Aoyama Xiu Xin and Jin Cheng Heiji Racing Toward Each Other

Chapter 83: Chapter 79: Aoyama Xiu Xin and Jin Cheng Heiji Racing Toward Each Other

After leaving Yakai Electronics Corporation, Aoyama Xiu Xin followed Mrs. Yanahara to her home.

The main purpose was to discuss the investment.

He was not only going to invest but also planned to buy in at the bottom.

"Mr. Aoyama, please take a seat for a moment, I’m going to take a bath and change," Yehua Yiren poured a glass of water for Aoyama Xiu Xin, bowed slightly, and then turned to go upstairs.

Aoyama Xiu Xin nodded, sipped from the glass of water, and strolled around the living room. He then noticed that Yehua Yiren had once again turned face down the photo of Yeharadong.

Idiot! How could this be okay!

Their love was supposed to be hidden from people, not from ghosts. Why all this sneaking around?

It made him feel as if he were being terribly self-conscious.

At most, he suffered from physical weakness, but his heart was still very much in good shape.

Aoyama Xiu Xin righted the photo and placed it properly.

Not wanting to keep Aoyama Xiu Xin waiting too long, and normally taking her time with her baths, Yehua Yiren today only quickly washed the necessary parts before coming downstairs in a light blue kimono. "Mr. Aoyama."

Looking at Mrs. Yanahara’s charming face, Aoyama Xiu Xin suddenly felt that cozying up to Yanchuan Xianyou had been worth it; it was his ingratiation that allowed him to meet such a beauty.

In this world, everyone who seems to be in the limelight might be toadying up to someone else behind the scenes, just like the food chain, every link connected to another, no one exempt.

In that moment, his thoughts were elevated: he felt his philosophy was on par with the likes of Kato or the great thinkers like Aristotle or Plato.

While Aoyama Xiu Xin was busy with Mrs. Yanahara,

Jin Cheng Heiji was also busy working on him; after breakfast, he went to visit Kitano Jinghua, who was in detention.

"I know you didn’t kill her," Jin Cheng Heiji said to the dispirited Kitano Jinghua across from him.

Kitano Jinghua’s listless eyes suddenly filled with a spark of life as he raised his head to look at Jin Cheng Heiji, but quickly darkened again, "No, I did it."

"What exactly are you afraid of, Mr. Kitano! I’m here to help you!" Jin Cheng Heiji became so agitated that he stood up with a bang on the table, grabbing Kitano Jinghua’s collar. "Do you really want to spend your life in prison with a murderer’s guilt? Why won’t you try to trust me? Could the outcome be worse than it is now?"

From Kitano Jinghua’s initial reaction, Jin Cheng Heiji was even more sure that Mikami Yasuko had not been killed by him.

This was his judgment as an experienced police officer.

Listening to Jin Cheng Heiji’s words, Kitano Jinghua seemed to be moved, yet still hesitated and was indecisive.

"Tell me everything, you don’t need to worry about anything else; I will help you. If I succeed, you can clear your name as a murderer; if I fail, you’ve got nothing to lose," Jin Cheng Heiji’s tone softened as he released Kitano Jinghua’s collar and spoke softly. "Please try, Mr. Kitano."

"I... I will only tell you, but I won’t change my original statement, nor will I admit to having said these things to you," Kitano Jinghua said tightly, pursing his lips.

Of course, he didn’t want to go to jail, and he knew the chances of overturning his case were slim, but if there was even a glimmer of hope, he wanted to struggle for it.

Jin Cheng Heiji nodded repeatedly, "Okay, what you tell me today will only go from your mouth to my ears, and no third person will know. Mr. Kitano, please speak."

"The matter started when Mikami Yasuko spent time with the director of the criminal division at the Akasaka Police Station..." Kitano Jinghua swallowed, and started his dry-voiced recount.

"...That’s what happened."

After hearing the story, Jin Cheng Heiji was excited. He knew there had to be more to the matter. Aoyama Xiu Xin had coerced Kitano Jinghua into confessing in order to solve the case and to cover up Du Bian Xiuze’s scandal. This was criminally liable!

But he quickly collected himself.

He finally felt Kitano Jinghua’s helplessness; he understood why he had been willing to confess.

Because the situation seemed insoluble, indeed despairing.

The skin cells found under Mikami Yasuko’s fingernails matched Kitano Jinghua’s DNA, and combined with Ashihara Ayaka’s accusation, the evidence was seemingly conclusive.

Even if he told Hattori about what Kitano Jinghua had just said, Hattori wouldn’t believe it. Instead, he might think he had fabricated it to frame Aoyama Xiu Xin.

Kitano Jinghua saw all the changes in his expressions and chuckled mockingly. "Now you know why I confessed, right, Chief Jin Cheng? At least I can suffer a bit less, and with a good attitude in confessing, I can plead with the judge for leniency during sentencing."

What he regretted most now was why he didn’t close the door properly after taking the photo that night.

If only he had calmed down and not fled in such a panic, he would not have ended up in this situation.

"Heaven never seals off all the exits; I will definitely try my best to help you, Mr. Kitano. Please just wait for my good news." Jin Cheng Heiji exhaled and, after parting with Kitano Jinghua, went straight to the crime scene.

Since the case had not yet been tried and concluded, the scene was still preserved and sealed off.

Jin Cheng Heiji recalled details about the scene.

Judging from the traces and the method, the killer was first-time. He didn’t believe they hadn’t left some clue. As long as he could prove that a second person was at the crime scene the night Mikami Yasuko died, he could apply for a reinvestigation.

Once he could show that the crime facts attributed to Kitano Jinghua were doubtful, others would believe his story. If Ashihara Ayaka were smart, she would retract her statement. Then, if both of them told the media they confessed under the coercion of Aoyama Xiu Xin, Aoyama Xiu Xin would be finished.

And he, Jin Cheng Heiji, would then be seen as the detective who fought for justice for a wronged citizen and exposed his superior’s illegal acts. Fame and fortune, what a beautiful outcome!

...............

The thrilled Jin Cheng Heiji didn’t yet know that while he was preparing to take down Aoyama Xiu Xin, Aoyama Xiu Xin had already begun to work on him. It was a race towards each other.

At noon, under the blazing sun, a young man wearing a gas company uniform and carrying a workbag pressed the doorbell of Jin Cheng Heiji’s house.

"Mosi mosi."

Soon after, a woman’s voice came through the intercom.

"Hello, I’m from the gas company, here to check on gas safety," the young man said with a gentle tone.

"Alright, please wait a moment."

After a short while, the courtyard door unlocked, and the young man pushed it open to see a pretty young housewife standing at the doorstep waiting for him. He immediately bowed, "Ma’am, sorry to disturb you."

"Not at all, you’re the one who’s been troubled, please come in," Mrs. Jin Cheng invited courteously.

"Hi!" After changing his shoes, the young man entered the house and looked around, "Could you tell me where the kitchen is?"

"This way, please." Mrs. Jin Cheng gestured with her hand to lead the way.

After entering the kitchen, the young man conducted a detailed inspection of the gas pipes and then came out and told Mrs. Jin Cheng, "There’s no issue, just make sure to keep it well-ventilated."

"Hi! Thank you for your efforts," Mrs. Jin Cheng bowed.

"It’s no trouble, it’s my job." The young man gave a warm smile, then frowned and asked, "May I use your restroom?"

"Hi! The bathroom is this way." The kind Mrs. Jin Cheng readily agreed and took the initiative to show him the way.

The young man stayed in the bathroom for about ten minutes before coming out and bowing to Mrs. Jin Cheng, "Thank you very much, kind ma’am, I will take my leave now."

There was no scene like those often found in little adult movies.

"Hi! Walk safely," Mrs. Jin Cheng saw him out the door without noticing that the young man’s originally bulging waist pouch was much flatter than when he arrived.

That evening, Jin Cheng Heiji returned home after spending a futile day at the crime scene. He lay on the sofa, dragging his weary body, frowning in thought.

He felt certain that there were clues he had missed at the scene and decided he would continue searching the next day.

After all, he didn’t have to go to work the next day.

"Dear, it’s been a tough day, have some tea to soothe your throat," Mrs. Jin Cheng said with a gentle smile on her face, handing her husband a cup of tea on a tray.

Jin Cheng Heiji casually took it and had a sip.

"Ding dong ding dong~"

Just then, the doorbell rang.

Mrs. Jin Cheng quickly put down the tray and went to the intercom beside the door, "Mosi mosi?"

"I’ve come to visit Chief Jin Cheng."

Mrs. Jin Cheng looked back at her husband and after seeing his nod, she unlocked the villa’s courtyard gate.

Then she opened the house door and waited on the steps.

"Ma’am, I apologize for the late visit," said the visitor.

"It’s okay, please come in."

Before long, Jin Cheng Heiji saw a portly middle-aged man carrying two gift bags walking in; he was certain he didn’t know this man.

"Chief Jin Cheng, sorry to bother you, this is my business card," the middle-aged man walked into the living room, placing the gift bags on the table before bending down to hand over his card.

Jin Cheng Heiji took it and saw it was from the owner of a bar. He asked, "What can I do for you?"

"Ah! It’s nothing much, just that my new bar is opening and I hope Chief Jin Cheng will give it his patronage," the man said with a nod and a bow, showing a fawning manner, and handed over one of the gift bags, "This is a little something from my hometown, please accept it."

Jin Cheng Heiji opened the bag and saw neatly arranged US dollars; his expression immediately turned cold, "I didn’t realize your hometown was in the United States."

The middle-aged man smiled awkwardly.

"Take your money and go!" Jin Cheng Heiji scolded.

The middle-aged man couldn’t save face, "It’s just a little token, Chief Jin Cheng shouldn’t..."

"I said take it away! If you want to visit, come empty-handed next time," said Jin Cheng Heiji unsympathetically.

The man stared at him for a while, could only reluctantly put the US dollars back, and then handed over the other gift bag, "Well, you have to accept this at least."

Jin Cheng Heiji opened it and saw it was just a bottle of wine, and not even an expensive one, his expression softened slightly, "Thank you for your gift."

After all, one must give some face.

"I’ve been presumptuous today, please forgive my rudeness. I’ll make amends another day, I’ll take my leave now." The middle-aged man picked up the US dollars and left.

Jin Cheng Heiji wasn’t a man of incorruptible integrity, he simply never accepted money from strangers of dubious origin.

Who knew if the other side’s money was clean?

What if it was a trap set against him?

These days, even if you dare to offer a bribe, if you don’t find the right channel, many won’t dare to accept it.

After shooing away the tactless fat man, Jin Cheng Heiji continued pondering how to dealt with Aoyama Xiu Xin.

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