"Idiot! What are you doing! Let me go!"

At that moment, outside the private room, Hashimoto Youko's indignant scolding could be heard as Aoyama Xiu Xin furrowed his brow, fixed his trousers, and strode out with large steps.

As soon as he stepped out, he saw a drunken Miyashita Naoyuki blocking Hashimoto Youko's way, not allowing her to leave.

"What are you doing? What do you think I want to do? Come inside and have a few drinks with me, and I'll let you go, how about it?"

Miyashita Naoyuki said with a snigger, his eyes greedily fixed on Hashimoto Youko. He hadn't expected to encounter such a beautiful woman just by stepping out to the restroom.

And she was wearing a police uniform, which added a unique flavor.

Seeing that she was only a minor police inspector, he had no reservations and directly prevented her from leaving.

Ever since he had fallen out with Aoyama Xiu Xin, he had developed an intense dislike for the police; it was a good opportunity to lash out in bed.

It truly wasn't a coincidence that enemies meet. Aoyama Xiu Xin hadn't expected to run into this ungrateful Miyashita Naoyuki. He sighed, walked over, grabbed him by the collar, and easily lifted him aside as if he were picking up a bag of trash.

"Aoyama Xiu Xin!" Once Miyashita Naoyuki saw Aoyama Xiu Xin's face, his rage doubled, his eyes ready to burst.

Those in the private room, such as Yuan Guzhu, heard Miyashita Naoyuki's voice, came out to check the situation, and seeing the conflict was with Aoyama Xiu Xin, none of them dared to intervene.

Recognizing that he was drunk, Aoyama Xiu Xin didn't engage with him and said to Hashimoto Youko, "Let's go."

"Yes." Hashimoto Youko also realized Miyashita Naoyuki was no simple character, so she didn't bother to pursue any accountability and quietly followed him back towards the private room.

This blatant disregard severely aggravated Miyashita Naoyuki's already fragile ego, especially when he was just beginning to find success in his career and his confidence was at an all-time high. He couldn't bear this humiliation.

Moreover, being drunk and provoked by Aoyama Xiu Xin, with whom he had old grievances, intensified his emotions.

Aoyama Xiu Xin, this is too much!

No more endurance was necessary!

"Hold it!" Miyashita Naoyuki bellowed, stepping forward to block Aoyama Xiu Xin, and pointing at Hashimoto Youko he declared, "You can go, but she stays."

"What, in broad daylight, Mr. Miyashita, you still want to force a civilian woman?" Aoyama Xiu Xin said with a sneer.

Seeing this, Yuan Guzhu quickly stepped forward and quietly tried to persuade Miyashita Naoyuki, "Mr. Miyashita, don't do this…"

"Get out of the way! Idiot! Is this your place to speak?" The situation worsened when Miyashita Naoyuki was advised, interrupting Yuan Guzhu's words after a cold glance at Aoyama Xiu Xin. He then looked at Hashimoto Youko, trying to speak in as calm a tone as possible: "Miss, I was somewhat offensive just now. Let's start over, my name is Miyashita Naoyuki. Can we be friends?"

He intentionally stressed his name.

If Hashimoto Youko chose to follow him on her own, then Aoyama Xiu Xin would have no grounds to stop her.

As expected, Hashimoto Youko seemed to suddenly realize.

So, he is Miyashita Hidekatsu's illegitimate son.

She quickly deduced the strained relationship between Aoyama Xiu Xin and Miyashita Naoyuki and wanted to exploit it to intensify their conflict further, potentially to gain a powerful local ally for Aunt Runmei.

If she could incite a feud between Aoyama Xiu Xin and Miyashita Hidekatsu as a result of stirring their relationship.

That would be even better.

Therefore, she neither rejected nor agreed but instead put on a vulnerable demeanor, pitifully biting her red lip and looking towards Aoyama Xiu Xin, appearing both as if seeking his help and as if hinting to Miyashita Naoyuki that her personal freedom was constrained by Aoyama Xiu Xin, leaving her unable to decide.

What a b*tch!

Aoyama Xiu Xin saw through her ploy at a glance and mentally decided to teach her a lesson later.

"Why are you looking at him? Today, you don't need to bother about this guy!" Miyashita Naoyuki scornfully glanced at Aoyama Xiu Xin, spoke emphatically, and then reached out to pull Hashimoto Youko, "Come with me."

"Mr. Aoyama!" Hashimoto Youko squealed tenderly, her face full of panic as she looked at Aoyama Xiu Xin.

Although Aoyama Xiu Xin knew she was deliberately stirring trouble between him and Miyashita Naoyuki, he couldn't just watch her be taken away; what would he do about his own reputation?

Besides, he had already deeply offended Miyashita Naoyuki, so he wasn't afraid to offend him further to death.

Thus, he yanked Hashimoto Youko back.

He lifted his foot and kicked Miyashita Naoyuki in the abdomen.

"Ouch!" Miyashita Naoyuki screamed in pain, clutching his stomach and collapsed on the floor in agony, his face ashen, forehead covered in cold sweat, continuously releasing pained cries.

"Mr. Miyashita!"

"Boss, are you okay…"

Yuan Guzhu and the others expressed their concern in confusion.

Aoyama Xiu Xin casually snatched a glass from a spectator, splashed the contents on Miyashita Naoyuki's face, and coldly said, "Let me help you sober up."

As his words ended, he smashed the glass and walked out.

Hashimoto Youko hurried to catch up, her heart brimming with excitement. Aoyama Xiu Xin had publicly attacked the mayor's son for her sake; it seemed he had truly fallen deeply in love with her, subdued by her charm.

Their beauty trap was finally about to succeed!

"Mr. Aoyama, I'm sorry, I... I must have caused you some trouble just now." After getting into the car, Hashimoto Youko pursed her lips in a self-reproachful manner and spoke softly.

Aoyama Xiu Xin sneered inwardly but tenderly touched her face and said, "It's not your fault, why apologize? It doesn't matter if it's the mayor's son, even the mayor himself cannot touch my woman!"

"Mr. Aoyama!" Hashimoto Youko pretended to be moved and hugged him tightly.

Aoyama Xiu Xin patted her back and whispered, "I'm now taking you to meet Zhongshan Taka."

"What?" Hashimoto Youko looked at him in astonishment.

Aoyama Xiu Xin smiled and kindly said while caressing her face, "I felt your deep love just now, I understand that you can't quickly break things off with Zhongshan Taka. He has come back a long way to find you, which shows he truly loves you, and I'm willing to give you the time and space to properly say goodbye to him."

"Mr. Aoyama, you are so kind!" Hashimoto Youko, relieved, kissed him on the face voluntarily.

Aoyama Xiu Xin slightly frowned, slightly repulsed by her recent actions, and subtly distanced himself before saying, "But you must spend your birthday with me."

Hashimoto Youko felt conflicted, as Zhongshan Taka had returned specifically to celebrate her birthday with her.

"Alright." Given the situation, she definitely couldn't refuse, so she agreed for now, planning to figure out how to manage both sides later.

Aoyama Xiu Xin smiled happily, hinting, "I will give you a big surprise."

And also a big surprise for Zhongshan Taka.

"Yeah, already looking forward to it," Hashimoto Youko foolishly smiled, pretending to be naive.

When an enraged Miyashita Naoyuki came out with a bottle of liquor, he just saw Aoyama Xiu Xin's car driving away and cursed loudly before smashing the bottle on the ground, eyes red, gritting his teeth and growling, "I swear I'm not a man if I don't avenge this!"

He seldom faced embarrassment, but the few times he did, it was all because of Aoyama Xiu Xin. How could he bear it?

.........…

Half an hour later, Aoyama Xiu Xin dropped Hashimoto Youko at the restaurant where she was supposed to meet Zhongshan Taka.

Although her underwear hadn't been removed, her bottom line had already been crossed. Hashimoto Youko, willing to go further to ensnare Aoyama Xiu Xin, voluntarily suppressed her disgust and nausea to kiss him on the lips before getting out of the car.

But he dodged at the last moment.

Letting her kiss land on his cheek.

After all, a tiger does not eat its cub!

"Alright, you should go now." Aoyama Xiu Xin wiped his face and gave a gentle smile.

Hashimoto Youko smiled sweetly as she exited the car and headed into the restaurant. Once inside, she spat disgustedly into a trash can, then put on a heartfelt smile as she walked toward the private room reserved by Zhongshan Taka.

"Yangzi."

Inside the private room, an anxious Zhongshan Taka quickly stood up to greet her as he saw Hashimoto Youko enter.

"Tai, sorry to keep you waiting," Hashimoto Youko casually closed the door, moved forward, and hugged Zhongshan Taka apologetically.

"Work is important," Zhongshan Taka understandingly smiled, then frowned, "Why does your voice sound a bit hoarse? You haven't caught a cold, have you?"

"Uh..." An awkward and annoyed expression flashed across Hashimoto Youko's face. She obviously couldn't admit it was because of Aoyama Xiu Xin, so she lied, "I just had a late meeting; Auntie had me speaking too much."

"I see, you've been working hard." Zhongshan Taka suddenly realized, admiring his capable fiancée in front of him, and couldn't resist kissing her.

Hashimoto Youko thought of her recent encounter and wanted to dodge, but fearing he might suspect something, she met his kiss with guilt and apology.

"Alright, let's have dinner; you must be starving," Zhongshan Taka said compassionately after they parted.

Hashimoto Youko pursed her lips and nodded subtly.

Yet, as the dishes were served, she hardly ate.

Because she had already eaten her fill with Aoyama Xiu Xin.

"Why aren't you eating, Yangzi? You love these dishes," Zhongshan Taka curiously asked.

"I love you. Just watching you eat makes me full. Do you know there's a phrase, 'beauty is a feast'?" Hashimoto Youko playfully said.

Zhongshan Taka, naively trusting, beamed a bright white-toothed smile.

Meanwhile, at another location, employees from the Tobacco Industry Corporation walked into Miyashita Hidekatsu's hospital room.

"You are…?" Miyashita Hidekatsu looked at the middle-aged man in a business suit, furrowing his brow in confusion.

The well-dressed middle-aged man bowed politely, then presented his business card with both hands, "Mayor Miyashita, I'm East Line Constitution, Assistant to the President of the Tobacco Industry Corporation. It's presumptuous to visit unannounced today, please forgive my intrusion."

"So it's Mr. Tōjō, may I inquire the purpose of your visit?" Miyashita Hidekatsu, now much recovered, sat up in bed, took the business card and carefully examined it.

He was puzzled, having no interaction with anyone from the Tobacco Industry Corporation, wondering why the confidant of the president would visit him so abruptly without any prior notification.

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