"Under the leadership of the Director, let's eradicate all illegal activities!" Xiu Xin declared resolutely.

"Good! Seeing Mr. Aoyama still so vigorous and determined puts my mind at ease." Renping Kuniaki withdrew his hand, gesturing toward the nearby guest sofa indicating for him to sit, and said, "The one who just left, Miyagi Youcai, Mr. Aoyama, you must be wary of him."

"Please make it clear, Director, I am somewhat confused by these words." Xiu Xin said with a puzzled expression.

Renping Kuniaki exhaled, "He was someone under the former Deputy Director, while the former Deputy Director wasn't a person of Lord Yanchuan but was close to the Hatanaka Zizi faction. Within the Tokyo area, the importance of the Police Headquarters far exceeds the Police Department in practical terms. At this critical time, Lord Yanchuan doesn't want instability at the Police Headquarters, so he elevated Miyagi Youcai to the Police Department, promoting the trusted Asai Police Director to act as Deputy Director to support me in stabilizing and controlling the Police Headquarters for him."

"However, even Lord Yanchuan cannot have sole authority within the National Public Security Committee, and with external factors interfering, sending away the former Deputy Director already required much effort. It is impossible to completely remove all of his confidants like Miyagi Youcai at once, as the number of people is significant, so just be on your guard."

"I see, thank you for the information, Director, I understand." Xiu Xin nodded heavily.

"We are all working for Lord Yanchuan, there's no need to be so polite," Renping Kuniaki shook his head and further cautioned, "The Police Headquarters controls the security forces of the entire Tokyo, and although its rank isn't high, various factions are extending their reach into it, with complex relationships. Some people I don't even know their backgrounds. Since you've been away for a year, many things and people may not be as you knew them before, so you must be cautious with your words and actions."

"Yes! Thank you for the instructive words, Director." Xiu Xin knew well that these were words of wisdom, and nodded heavily.

In peacetime, during internal struggles, the police are the only lawfully usable force, and everyone wants to meddle, affecting some of the police force.

On the surface, the police system is governed by the National Public Security Committee, naturally a territory of Yanchuan Shilang as the chairman, but the reality is not so simple.

Even within the National Public Security Committee, Yanchuan Shilang cannot wield sole power, he is merely the leader of the largest faction within this system.

"Look at you, being so polite again." Renping Kuniaki sighed, pointing at him with mild exasperation, then switched to a personal topic, "You and Ling are about to get married, right?"

"If all goes well, it will be in June." Xiu Xin nodded, "At that time, you must come."

"Rest assured, although Ling didn't become my daughter-in-law, in my eyes, she's like a niece. On the day of the big wedding, I will definitely come and have a few more drinks. If you dare treat her poorly after marriage, I'll surely stand up for her." Renping Kuniaki sternly warned.

Xiu Xin looked terrified, lowering his head with a helpless bitter smile, "I wouldn't dare, I wouldn't dare. Both my future father-in-law and you are my superiors, Ling is just like having a golden shield protecting her. How could I dare treat her poorly?"

"Hahaha, as long as you know." Renping Kuniaki laughed heartily, waving his hand, "I have a meeting later, so I won't keep you. See you tomorrow."

"Yes!" Xiu Xin bowed and took his leave.

Renping Kuniaki watched his departing figure in a daze for a while before withdrawing his gaze and exhaling.

.........…

Night fell, shortly after eight in the evening.

At an old Chinese restaurant opposite the Police Headquarters.

A large private room was filled with people.

Xiu Xin sat in the main seat, Asai Ayumi clung closely to his left side, surrounded by Yakai Youzai, the section chief of the murder investigation, Asakura Yurong, head of the Internet Security Department, Eguchi Shinji, head of the Second Investigation Division, Miyazaki Inao, head of the Fourth Investigation Division, Yanokida Daisuke, head of the smuggling investigation, Ito Sumi, head of the Security Department...Old subordinates and friends filled the room to capacity.

These were his confidants within the Police Headquarters.

"I'm very glad to once again serve the Heavenly Locust with you all at the Police Headquarters. Even more gratifying is that over the past year, none of you have stagnated, and when we meet again, everyone has a new identity. I toast to you all and drink this cup wholeheartedly." Xiu Xin raised his glass and said with a smile.

Take Ito Sumi, for instance, a year ago, he was merely the head of the guard division of the Security Department, but now he is the head of the department.

Everyone is progressing.

"I hope in the new year, Mr. Aoyama can lead us all to continue advancing." Ito Sumi said with a smile, then tilted his head back and drained his glass.

"The moment I heard that Minister Aoyama, you'd be returning to the Police Headquarters to lead us, I almost laughed out loud. While you were around, we often solved major and critical cases. After you left, we never experienced such smooth sailing again; it's delightful working cases with you."

"Exactly, exactly. Last year, I had three or four unresolved cases on my hands, and I was accountable for it."

Everyone chimed in with one voice, genuinely feeling happy. After all, working with Xiu Xin was like picking up credits behind his trail.

Xiu Xin's numerous merits and swift promotions also spurred his subordinates' own career advancements.

Asakura Yurong still wasn't good with words or alcohol, remaining the most silent at the table. However, her frequent toasts showed her joy, her face flushed, while her stuffed white shirt swayed slightly with her gestures, mesmerizing onlookers.

Back then, she sold her body to secure connection with Xiu Xin, only to find him transferred to Hokkaido soon after, leaving her desperate to cry.

Fortunately, he had promoted her by a level before leaving.

Without Xiu Xin's backing and care, being technically skilled but poor at socializing, the Internet Security Department was left in the cold, frustrating her. Now that Xiu Xin had returned, her good days were about to return too.

Suddenly, her body trembled, as a hand was moving along her leg into her skirt, the warmth of the palm felt through the thin stockings. She not only uttered no sound but leaned forward to use the tablecloth to cover her lower body, preventing discovery.

Asakura Yurong sneakily glanced at Asai Ayumi, seemingly unaware, feeling a thrill of being a homewrecker under the wife's nose, thinking to herself how she really was a bad woman.

"Everyone drink, tonight let's not go home until we're drunk." Xiu Xin opportunistically joined in, raising his glass and drinking heartily.

The evening was not for discussing business, merely strengthening bonds.

Meanwhile, at a different location, another higher-status gathering had just dispersed. Hatanaka Zizi walked out of the club with a gloomy expression, and after getting in the car, he called his close ally Ozawa Ichiro, venting his grievances, "That old guy Yamahana is so indecisive. I'm almost dry from talking, but he remains unshaken, refusing to give me a clear answer."

Though Yamahana Shigeru was a year younger than him, Hatanaka naturally called him an old guy, because Yamanaka's personality seemed like someone in his seventies or eighties.

Clearly not even sixty, exactly the age to shine brightly in politics, advancing boldly.

"If that's the case, then we should help him make a decision quickly." Ozawa Ichiro replied coldly.

Hatanaka remembered the method Ozawa Ichiro mentioned during the day, showing a conflicted expression for a moment before exhaling and saying, "Let's do as Mr. Ozawa suggested."

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