Tokyo: From Lawless Madpolice to Minister
Chapter 93 - 89: The Helpless Prosecutor and the Part-Time Female High School Student

Chapter 93: Chapter 89: The Helpless Prosecutor and the Part-Time Female High School Student

"It’s him! It’s him! It’s definitely him!"

Before the screen, a seasoned thief of ten years pointed with cuffed hands at a surveillance footage of a youth who appeared somewhat gloomy, dressed in a black tracksuit, thin, and pale-faced, shouting loudly.

Then, as if he feared Aoyama Xiu Xin and the others wouldn’t believe him, he quickly added, "I was retreating with the stolen goods around 3 am, and because I was afraid of encountering residents, I used the staircase. When I got to the first floor, I just spotted him coming out of the elevator with a backpack. I hid inside the stairwell and watched him leave before I did."

"His face was so pale, so I remembered it well. In our line of work, we rely on our eyesight and sleight of hand, I would never remember wrong. It was definitely him!"

The thief’s certainty came from the fact that if he helped the police solve the case, he could be considered as having made a contribution.

"Check this person," Asai Ayumi ordered.

"Yes!" A police officer immediately turned and left.

Aoyama Xiu Xin turned and extended a hand to Police Chief Ishida, who had a rugged appearance with a bearded face, "Police Chief Ishida, I can’t thank you enough. Without you, who knows when we would have found a clue. I’ll treat you to a drink once the case is solved."

"No need to be polite, Police Chief Aoyama, we’re colleagues and should help each other out. I believe if you had information we needed, you would also help us solve our cases," Ishida Rikuo shook hands with Aoyama Xiu Xin, smiling heartily without taking it to heart.

"Definitely, definitely," Aoyama Xiu Xin replied.

While the homicide department 1 was finally pursuing leads after much difficulty, the morning news reported that last night in Hirakawa District, another woman was killed using the same method as the one used on Mikami Yasuko, by an imitation killer.

Two deaths in two days had already started to instill panic in the female citizens of Tokyo; it indicated that the imitator was committing crimes in succession, and everybody feared that they might be next.

"Police Chief Asai, Police Chief Aoyama, the Guardian Prosecutor is here to see you," Yoshikai Youzai hurried to find Aoyama Xiu Xin and Asai Ayumi and reported.

Asai Ayumi and Aoyama Xiu Xin exchanged glances, then bid farewell to Ishida Rikuo and headed towards the office.

Just as they reached the entrance to homicide department 1’s office, they saw Jinwei Yu through the glass, coming out to meet them, "The murderer who killed my son is definitely Jing Shangwei. That guy has always believed that it was Fujiharm who killed his daughter. It’s normal for him to go to extremes after his wife’s death. Hurry up and arrest him!"

Clearly, he was also aware of the rain-soaked murder in Hirakawa District the previous night and had made the same deduction as Asai Ayumi.

"Guardian Prosecutor, please be calm," Asai Ayumi soothed, her demeanor cold as she said, "What you’re saying is just personal speculation. At least for now, there’s no evidence to prove that Jing Shangwei killed your son..."

"Idiot!" Jinwei Yu roared in fury, glaring at Asai Ayumi and shouting, "Why don’t you arrest him for questioning to find out?"

"At the moment, that person has gone missing. We’re trying to locate him. Guardian Prosecutor, please return and wait for the news," Asai Ayumi replied, forcibly holding back her anger.

"Missing?" Jinwei Yu, upon hearing this, was even more furious, red-eyed and cursing Asai Ayumi, "It’s because of you incompetents that he got away! Issue a warrant immediately, dig three feet into the ground if you must, but find the man!"

"Guardian Prosecutor, how to investigate a case is a matter for the police, and it’s not your place to point fingers," Aoyama Xiu Xin stepped in front of Asai Ayumi and confronted Jinwei Yu, "Besides, you should recuse yourself from this case."

The power of a Japanese prosecutor is much less compared to their South Korean counterparts; in theory, they can direct the police to investigate a case, but if the police have their legitimate reasons, they can refuse to comply.

The police department is only led by the Public Security Committee.

"Recuse myself?" Jinwei Yu looked at the police chief who had repeatedly opposed him since last night, and he laughed in anger, "Right now, I’m not intervening in the case as a prosecutor but as a grieving father asking for your actions!"

"Is that so? This doesn’t seem like the way to ask for help," Aoyama Xiu Xin replied dismissively, shaking his head mockingly, "Or is it that the prosecutor has been used to giving orders and commanding people for so long?"

"Idiot!" Jinwei Yu was enraged, cursing as he raised his hand to slap Aoyama Xiu Xin.

Aoyama Xiu Xin simply grabbed his wrist.

Everyone in the office behind them watched the scene unfold with immense tension, afraid to even breathe too loudly.

Aoyama Xiu Xin, fearless, faced Jinwei Yu head-on, "Prosecutor, are you trying to assault an officer?"

Jinwei Yu couldn’t believe what he was seeing, staring at Aoyama Xiu Xin in front of him—confused, he couldn’t understand how a mere police chief dared to provoke him.

"Hmph! I think your department is unsuitable for investigating this case!" Jinwei Yu forcibly pulled his hand away and turned to leave coldly.

Aoyama Xiu Xin bowed politely, "Please take care on your way."

Jinwei Yu didn’t leave the Police Headquarters but went straight to Police Chief Hattori’s office, getting to the point, "Police Chief Hattori, replace the officers in charge of my son’s murder case with the homicide department search team 2."

"Guardian Prosecutor, Police Chief Asai and Police Chief Aoyama are both excellent police officers. They will catch the murderer as soon as possible," Police Chief Hattori, unaware of what had happened, carefully said.

Jinwei Yu sneered, "I doubt their professional competence. Police Chief Hattori, this is a small matter, you’ll do this favor for me, won’t you?"

"This..." Police Chief Hattori hesitated, pondering before speaking, "Guardian Prosecutor, unless they make a mistake in the case or voluntarily transfer the case, it would not be appropriate for me to make adjustments."

Jinwei Yu couldn’t believe it; he felt that ever since his son had died, the Police Headquarters seemed to have changed—why was everyone starting to disrespect him?

"Police Chief Asai is called Asai Ayumi," Police Chief Hattori reminded, emphasizing the name "Asai."

Whoever investigated the case, whoever solved it, the credit would go to his leadership. He wasn’t foolish; why would he offend Asai Ayumi, who was working properly on the case, just to please Jinwei Yu?

And he was unhappy with Jinwei Yu’s commanding tone while interfering in the internal affairs of search division 1.

This was his Investigation Unit One’s case!

At that moment, Jinwei Yu quickly understood Asai Ayumi’s identity, feeling somewhat frustrated and helpless, yet he calmed down swiftly and politely said, "Please, Police Chief Hattori, urge Police Chief Asai to take this to heart."

Even though his position was that of a prosecutor, his connections at the prosecutor’s office couldn’t match the Asakai family’s.

After all, how many years had he been striving?

The Asakai family had been striving for generations!

"Yes," Police Chief Hattori responded, then added, "I understand the pain of losing a loved one, Prosecutor Jinwei. Please accept my condolences, and rest assured, I’ll have them focus on investigating this case first. We will notify you as soon as there is any news, so please be at ease."

Jinwei Yu could only nod his head and turn to leave.

.........

In the evening after work, Aoyama Xiu Xin did not go home by himself but drove to pick up his sister-in-law from the flower shop.

He parked by the roadside, entered the flower shop, and besides his sister-in-law, there was also a tall, young girl.

The girl was probably seventeen or eighteen, much taller than Aoyama Haruko, with refreshing short hair slightly curled at the tips, clear facial contours, both sweetly innocent as a young girl and audaciously youthful, a pink short-sleeved top subtly outlining the healthy curve of her upper body, and blue skinny jeans wrapping her slender, well-proportioned legs, making her look full of vigor.

"Hello, would you like to buy some flowers?" The girl saw Aoyama Xiu Xin too and came up to greet him with a slight bow.

"Ah! Xiu Xin has arrived," Aoyama Haruko turned her head for a glance, put down the flowers in her hands and came over.

"Sister Qingzi, who is she..." Aoyama Xiu Xin pointed at the young girl next to Aoyama Haruko, looking curious.

Before Aoyama Haruko could introduce her, the young girl took the initiative to bow and said, "My name is Neitian Youji, I just recently started working here part-time. It’s a pleasure to meet you."

Hearing the name, Aoyama Xiu Xin knew instantly who she was; he first met this woman in his past life while watching Crayon Shin-chan.

Indeed, Shin-chan’s taste could always be trusted.

Neitian Youji was truly youthful back then!

So fresh it seemed like squeezing her would yield water.

"I feel like I’ve seen you somewhere before?" Aoyama Xiu Xin looked at Neitian Youji and tentatively asked.

"Hi!" Neitian Youji beamed with a sweet smile and replied, "I do part-time modeling and have shot some advertisement photos, you might have seen me by chance."

Determined to become a big star like her idol Zhongshan Meihui, she had just taken a break from her junior year of high school, but her career was not going smoothly. Raised to be independent due to her parent’s divorce, she didn’t want to ask for money from home, so now she juggled several jobs.

Right now, she had no idea that she would make her breakthrough at the end of this year, being chosen for her first life-changing role.

"I see, Miss Neitian is young but seems very capable indeed," Aoyama Xiu Xin said with a look of sudden understanding, complimenting her with a smile.

"You’re too kind, you can just call me Youji," Neitian Youji replied, slightly embarrassed by the praise; she then turned to Aoyama Haruko and asked, "Should I get busy then?"

"No need, Youji, you can finish up early today," Aoyama Haruko said with a slight smile.

"Ah? Really?" Neitian Youji was first taken aback then expressed her gratitude with joy, "Hi! Thank you, Sister Qingzi. I’ll take my leave then, see you tomorrow."

After saying this, she bowed to Aoyama Xiu Xin, quickly grabbed her bag, and rushed out of the flower shop.

Aoyama Xiu Xin watched her youthfully vibrant figure vanish into the crowd, his interest still piqued.

Having reincarnated in Japan, he naturally wanted to ’check in’ with each female star from his previous life’s memories, but it was a pity that his status was too low at the moment, and he was intent on promotions and salary increases, unwilling to waste time chasing women.

Thus, he could only watch from afar and not engage.

After seeing Neitian Youji today, Aoyama Xiu Xin’s desire for progression became even more intense. When the day came that he held a high position and power, there would be plenty of popular actresses, whether willingly or not, climbing into his bed, using all means to please him.

Sleeping with female stars after being reborn? (×)

Working hard after rebirth, waiting for female stars to be delivered to his doorstep! (✓)

"Sister Qingzi, let’s go home too," Aoyama Xiu Xin turned his gaze back to Aoyama Haruko and suggested.

"Wait a moment!" Aoyama Haruko turned around, holding a bunch of vibrant flowers in her arms, and smilingly offered them to Aoyama Xiu Xin, "Look Xiu Xin, aren’t my flowers beautiful?"

Sister, I can’t see through the skirt, can I!

"They are beautiful; you’re truly a master of flower arrangement," Aoyama Xiu Xin earnestly praised.

With a beaming smile, Aoyama Haruko stuffed the flowers into his arms, "Then I’ll give them to you!"

Aoyama Xiu Xin never expected that the first time he’d receive flowers from a woman would be from his own sister-in-law.

"Let’s head home!" Aoyama Haruko declared.

At the same time, Zhongshan Minggui, the Chief of the Division of Sexual Crimes Investigation 2, was also on his way home, unaware that Jing Shangwei was already waiting for him at his place.

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