"So, this person has already gone mad, and if we let him take control of the Hokkaido Police system again, it will cause endless harm!" Zhongshan Junmei took a deep breath to calm herself and said to Hashimoto Youko, "That's why you need to hurry, we must clean out him and those who are in league with him from the police force as soon as possible!"

She also loved power and was willing to trade her body for it, but as a Japanese, she couldn't endanger so many innocent compatriots for power.

The actions of Aoyama Xiu Xin not only made him unworthy of being a police officer, but even unworthy of being a Japanese!

He should be stripped of his nationality and expelled from the country!

Yet, it is such a scoundrel who is now deeply trusted and beloved by the citizens. Where is the justice in that?

"Hey! Auntie, I will gain his trust as soon as possible!" Hashimoto Youko promised solemnly.

Just as Zhongshan Junmei predicted, people who saw this report are now questioning and attacking her.

"Idiot, there weren't that many shootings in Hokkaido before, but ever since this old lady came, the number of shootings has actually increased."

"Exactly, she yells about cracking down on gun-trafficking gangs, but where has she been cracking down? I'm afraid she only hits those who didn't pay her off, and protects those who did. Otherwise, why do the guns still flood the streets despite the so-called successful gun-ban campaigns?"

"When Director Fujimoto was here, there weren't so many problems. The frequent shooting incidents in Hokkaido now are all Zhong Shanben Runmei's fault! She cannot shirk the blame!"

"How can you expect her, who pulled police forces for her own convoy disregarding urgent cases, to manage Hokkaido's public order well? What a joke!"

.........

The press release was instigated by Aoyama Xiu Xin, who got a journalist he knew well at the Hokkaido News to write it, providing some manipulated data as well. The purpose, of course, was to undermine Zhongshan Junmei's authority.

He wanted to completely destroy any possibility of her wresting control of the Hokkaido Police Headquarters from him, so he repeatedly attacked her authority both within the police system and among the citizens of Hokkaido, leaving no chance for her to establish prestige or win the hearts of the citizens.

From then on, the people of Hokkaido and the police would only recognize Minister Aoyama, not Director Zhongshan.

Now, the perception that the proliferation of guns in Hokkaido was Zhongshan Junmei's fault had been established among the people.

After allowing this situation to persist for a while, it would be his turn to come forward. At that time, the Titan Gang, the gun-trafficking gang he supported, would be annihilated with a sweeping force, and the gun proliferation in Hokkaido would be completely eradicated, earning him further public favor.

After work, Aoyama Xiu Xin went to Hashimoto Youko's office, pushed open the door, and called out, "Youko."

"Mr. Aoyama." Hashimoto Youko quickly stood up to greet him, a smile on her face, but internally she felt a strong disgust and hostility towards this man who harmed his fellow citizens.

Aoyama Xiu Xin took out two movie tickets and waved them, inviting, "Do you have time to watch a movie together?"

"Sure," Hashimoto Youko sweetly replied.

Then, the two had something to eat and hurried to the cinema. Upon entering the hall and finding it empty, Hashimoto Youko thought they were just early; without much thought, she glanced at Aoyama Xiu Xin beside her and casually mentioned, "It's a bit hot."

She then started to take off her coat; she was wearing a black uniform skirt suit today, and after removing her small jacket, only a white blouse remained, her fulsome, rounded conscience seemed ready to burst the buttons.

Aoyama Xiu Xin knew she was doing it on purpose, so he didn't hold back either, greedily glancing at her with his peripheral vision.

A mocking glint flashed in Hashimoto Youko's eyes as she deftly unfastened two more buttons, her delicate collarbone and the pale blue lace trim faintly visible.

A few minutes later, the film began, but still, no one came in, and she then realized something was off.

"Mr. Aoyama, why is it just us?"

"I rented out the entire auditorium because I wanted to be alone with you, Youko," Aoyama Xiu Xin said, holding her hand.

Habamoto Youko shuddered and jerked her hand free, pressing her lips together as she said, "Mr. Aoyama, please don't do this, I only see you as a friend."

"Alright, I was out of line," Aoyama Xiu Xin murmured with a bitter smile, letting out a sigh in a low voice, "Tonight will be the last time I ask you out."

"Huh?" Habamoto Youko was taken aback, turning her head with a puzzled look on her face, "What happened, Mr. Aoyama?"

"I thought my sincerity would break through any barrier," Aoyama Xiu Xin said with a light laugh, shaking his head as he spoke, "But now it seems I was too optimistic. Since you feel nothing for me, Youko, and see me only as a friend, there's no point in me clinging on."

Habamoto Youko's heart skipped a beat—Aoyama Xiu Xin was giving up on pursuing her. How could this be?

She also felt a bit annoyed. It was just over ten days ago that he had said he would definitely win her over with his sincerity. So his sincerity was that cheap, used up so quickly, huh?

But no matter what, she couldn't let Aoyama Xiu Xin give up just yet. How else could she carry out her seduction plan?

She had only just made some progress!

Her aunt was still counting on her.

"Mr. Aoyama... I..." She bit her red lip lightly, lowering her head with an expression of holding back her words.

Aoyama Xiu Xin, understanding as always, smiled generously and said, "Youko, you don't need to feel guilty or apologize. My pursuit of you is my business, and your rejection is your choice. You haven't done anything wrong. You've simply turned down someone you don't like."

"No, that's not it. I do like you," Habamoto Youko blurted out, then quickly lowered her head again.

She was planning to lure Aoyama Xiu Xin for a while longer, but now she was forced to accept his advances early to move to the next phase of her plan.

Aoyama Xiu Xin was momentarily stunned as if he doubted what he had heard. Once he recovered, his voice trembled with excitement, "Youko, you... What did you say?"

He grabbed Habamoto Youko's hand again.

Although Habamoto Youko was repulsed by unknown men touching her, especially an enemy like him.

At that moment, she could only endure it, letting him hold her hand as she whispered almost inaudibly, "The moment you faced four armed robbers without backing down, my heart swayed. Otherwise, why would I have accepted every invite? But I'm engaged, and I'm so conflicted. I keep telling myself to stay away from you, but I can't. I already have a fiancé, yet my heart is still moved by you... I am really a bad woman. I can't even face myself..."

As she spoke, her voice wavered and tears slowly rolled down from the corners of her eyes.

Damn, this woman's acting is really good!

Crying at the drop of a hat—a born actress.

Aoyama Xiu Xin inwardly commented.

"No, you're not!" he exclaimed passionately, pulling her into his embrace, "Youko, you're not a bad woman. You're just engaged, not yet married. Leave him, be with me."

Being held by Aoyama Xiu Xin, Habamoto Youko stiffened, attempting to push him away, "Mr. Aoyama, listen to me, I do like you, but..."

"I don't want to hear it! I only know that I like you, and you like me. You are mine!" Aoyama Xiu Xin interrupted her sharply and kissed her abruptly, one hand unbuttoning her blouse while the other lifted her skirt, pretending to be lovesick as he murmured, "Youko, I love you."

Hehe, Habamoto Youko, turn on me if you dare. All the effort you put into your seduction will go o bankrupt. Otherwise, you'll just have to endure being taken advantage of by me.

In the darkness, Aoyama Xiu Xin savored her tender lips, a hint of amusement flickering in his eyes.

Little vixen, let's see what you choose.

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