CHAPTER 767: CHAPTER 626: CLEARED OF SUSPICION, ASAKAWA XIA’S GRATITUDE

"Open the door, let’s talk. I won’t do anything to you," Hatanaka Ichiro’s tone softened after detecting the fear in Bai He’s voice.

Bai He trembled and said, "Get lost! You bastard, get out of here! I already called the police!"

"Bitch! Did someone instruct you to deliberately seduce me?" Unable to trick her into opening the door, Hatanaka Ichiro revealed his true nature and questioned her through gritted teeth, separated by the door.

Bai He was crying her heart out, filled with despair and hatred, "It was you! You bullied me! And now you’re questioning me? Are you trying to force me to death? Do you want me to die in front of you?"

"Don’t scare me! Your life or death has nothing to do with me," Although he said this, Hatanaka Ichiro was a bit uneasy. If Bai He really died, the Liberal Democratic Party might use this incident to attack his father. Thus, his tone softened once more, "Do you know who I am? Surely you don’t, do you? You’re being used by someone. As long as you tell me the truth, I won’t blame you and will reward you handsomely. I’ll give you as much money as you want."

"I don’t want your filthy money! Go away! Please let me go! I beg you!" Bai He cried hysterically, breaking the hearts of those who saw and heard her.

Hatanaka Ichiro’s aggressive or gentle demeanor was just a bluff to Bai He, but now he started to genuinely believe her words.

After all, he knew well that what he did to Bai He last night was real. If she was indeed instructed by someone, the cost would be too high.

Born with a silver spoon, living a life of ease from a young age, Hatanaka Ichiro naturally couldn’t understand that for those striving to improve but having no paths, poverty and mediocrity were the hardest to endure.

"Hey! Who are you people? What are you doing?"

The police from the nearby station arrived first, a total of two, pointing at Hatanaka Ichiro and the two others, shouting.

Hatanaka Ichiro ignored them. One of his bodyguards stepped forward to negotiate with the two police officers, making them awkward, remaining but saying nothing.

"Open the door, let’s have a proper talk."

Although already inclined to believe Bai He’s words, Hatanaka Ichiro was still uneasy without confronting her face-to-face, thinking she couldn’t deceive him like this.

"I won’t open it! No, no, no!"

Bai He seemed to be having a breakdown.

"My father is Vice Prime Minister Hatanaka Zizi!"

Hatanaka Ichiro declared with a resonant voice.

Bai He’s crying abruptly stopped, her pupils shook, her mind went blank. She thought of Hatanaka Ichiro’s uncommon identity but never expected it to be this extraordinary.

Instantly, her fear intensified.

She had conspired against the Vice Prime Minister’s son!

"The son of the Vice Prime Minister, that’s indeed quite a big deal! So, will Hatanaka-san stick your father’s photo on your back and strut down the street?"

Nakamura Shinichi entered, bringing people out from the elevator.

"Who are you?" Hatanaka Ichiro turned around abruptly.

Nakamura Shinichi, hands in pockets and swaggering, walked towards Hatanaka Ichiro. Two bodyguards tried to stop him but were pinned against the wall by the officers behind him.

"Nakamura Shinichi, Chief of Search Division Three, Criminal Department, Police Headquarters." Nakamura Shinichi stopped about half a meter from Hatanaka Zizi, announcing his identity with a sneering tone, "Received a report of attempted burglary, brought people to check it out. So, has the Vice Prime Minister’s son fallen to the point of committing crimes? No wonder Prime Minister Yutian is considered incorruptible."

He arrived hastily upon receiving the news, luckily navigating smoothly with sirens wailing, and with the Police Headquarters not far from here, it only took about ten minutes to arrive.

"Baka yarō! What right do you have to judge my father?" Hatanaka Ichiro immediately realized Nakamura Shinichi was sent by someone, his eyes mocking, "Didn’t expect a harassment call to bring a Police Headquarters chief out personally. Detective Nakamura, are you here to investigate or were let loose to bite? Why not directly let that dog king, Aoyama Xiu Xin, come?"

"Watch your tongue," Nakamura Shinichi’s face turned cold, pointing at Hatanaka Ichiro’s nose, berating.

Hatanaka Ichiro swatted his hand away disdainfully, "What can you do to me?"

"Miss, are you sure he really harassed you?" Nakamura Shinichi asked internally.

Bai He snapped out of her initial shock, "Yes, he harassed me."

The identity of being the Prime Minister’s son deeply shocked her and instilled fear, but to avoid retaliation, she realized she could only go all the way.

Otherwise, truly letting Hatanaka Ichiro know she connived against him at someone’s behest would lead to real retaliation.

"Take him back," Nakamura Shinichi ordered.

Two officers immediately stepped forward to hold Hatanaka Ichiro, "Don’t move! Come with us!"

"Baka yarō! What are you doing! Are you crazy?" Hatanaka Ichiro exclaimed, both astonished and infuriated.

Nakamura Shinichi, unaltered in expression, said, "I’m lawfully taking you to Police Headquarters for cooperation in the investigation. The Prime Minister’s son taken for investigation over female harassment, you do bring pride to your father, Hatanaka-san."

After saying this, he turned and walked towards the elevator.

"Baka yarō! You bastards!"

Hatanaka Ichiro, furious, didn’t expect to be arrested for such a thing, though it couldn’t convict him, it was nauseating him, and if it blew up, it could lead to media attacks on his father’s failure in upbringing.

Nakamura Shinichi paid no heed to his shouting, instead calling Xiu Xin to report the incident.

"Just follow the normal sexual harassment procedure," Xiu Xin stated calmly.

Initially, he considered letting Bai He publicly accuse Hatanaka Ichiro of rape, but feared overstepping could backfire. Therefore, he abandoned this idea; the primary goal was successfully disrupting the cooperation between the Socialist Party and the New Life Party.

Now spreading the sexual harassment incident of Hatanaka Ichiro wasn’t bad either. The topic of the Prime Minister’s son being taken by police over alleged harassment was sensational enough.

When Hatanaka Zizi heard about this, his face was as dark as the bottom of a pot. The son who had caused him trouble was about to cause more trouble again, leaving him physically and mentally exhausted.

However, although Bai He reported to the police, she didn’t mention the rape, which dispelled his suspicions of Bai He. After all, if it was really plotted by Yanchuan Shilang, they wouldn’t waste such a good opportunity to attack him.

Bai He Tianye didn’t mention being raped by Hatanaka Ichiro, indicating she was scared and didn’t dare to report it to the police, which also shows she didn’t have the support of people like Yanchuan Shilang.

However, to prevent Yanchuan Shilang from inciting her to report the rape, compensation must be given to keep her quiet, while convincing her to retract her accusation of sexual harassment against Hatanaka Ichiro to the police.

After confirming that the incident was indeed the result of his son’s uncontrollable lust, Prime Minister Yutian felt even more exhausted.

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Evening.

Xiu Xin Aoyama visited Yanchuan Shilang’s house as a guest.

Today, the entire Yanchuan family was present.

"Grandpa, Uncle, Aunt, Brother Xianyou..."

As Xiu Xin entered the house, he bowed and greeted each person in turn.

"Xiu Xin, you’re our hero; you’re the star of tonight’s family gathering. Come, come, sit down quickly."

Yanchuan Xianyou warmly stood up to welcome him, smiling as he put an arm around his shoulders and sat him on the sofa.

"It’s all thanks to grandpa’s heavenly blessings. I merely did what I could." Xiu Xin Aoyama replied modestly, not taking credit for himself, with a humble demeanor.

Asakawa Xia poured him a cup of tea and said with a gentle smile, "Xiu Xin, you’re being modest. As family, there’s no need for such formality. We all know in our hearts what you’ve done and how much credit you deserve."

"Xia is right." Yanchuan Shilang nodded, his face glowing with happiness, with a kind and mild expression, said: "Among family, we all know each other well. Xiu Xin, no need to be so reserved, relax a bit. Tonight, you’re the main guest. Let me first raise a cup of tea to you instead of alcohol, thanking you for what you did for grandpa."

With that, he raised his teacup.

"Grandpa." Xiu Xin Aoyama quickly stood with his teacup, bowed slightly and clinked it with his.

Soon, the maid prepared the meal.

The family moved to the dining room.

The Yanchuan family was in great spirits tonight.

Cup after cup of alcohol was consumed, leaving everyone red-faced, with thick necks, reeking of alcohol, and incoherent.

It’s no wonder they were like this; a Prime Minister was about to emerge from their family, who could suppress such excitement?

Especially Yanchuan Shilang himself and Yanchuan Xianyou, the heir; they were the happiest.

Due to Xiu Xin Aoyama’s excellent physical condition, he managed to remain somewhat sober despite also drinking a lot. Apart from him, the only other person still lucid was Asakawa Xia, who deliberately drank less knowing others would overdrink tonight.

"Xiu Xin, you helped the Yanchuan family so much, as your sister-in-law, how should I thank you?" Asakawa Xia, sitting across from him, supported her chin with one hand, giving Xiu Xin Aoyama a seductive look.

Her cheeks were flushed, her eyes dreamy. Her hair was pinned with a wooden hairpin, and her thin black spaghetti strap dress clung to her figure, her ample chest appearing ready to burst from the thin shoulder straps.

Xiu Xin Aoyama’s expression changed, "Sister-in-law..."

"Shh, let me decide. After all, gratitude can’t just be expressed verbally." Asakawa Xia giggled, putting a finger to her lips, then slid smoothly under the dining table.

"Ah! Hiss~"

Xiu Xin Aoyama’s body suddenly sat upright, feeling extremely stimulated watching the inebriated Yanchuan family.

"Where did Xia... Xia go?"

Yanchuan Xianyou mumbled.

"Sister-in-law went out for a break," Xiu Xin Aoyama said tremblingly, quickly pouring him another drink, "Brother, come, drink, keep drinking."

"Drink! Drink!" Yanchuan Xianyou laughed heartily.

"Ring, ring! Ring, ring!"

A phone suddenly rang.

Xiu Xin Aoyama glanced toward the living room, took a deep breath, and said, "Sister-in-law, stop. I need to take a call."

"You’re the guest, I’ll get it for you." Asakawa Xia blurted out, then lifted the tablecloth, crawling out with a glint in her eyes, wiggling her round hips toward the living room.

Xiu Xin Aoyama quickly scanned the room, relieved to see everyone too drunk to notice the scene.

Like a dog, Asakawa Xia returned, holding the phone in her mouth, raising her head to hand it to Xiu Xin Aoyama.

Damn, it’s really hot.

Xiu Xin Aoyama took the phone and answered.

"Speak."

"Minister! Miyagi Youcai is meeting with Miyazaki Junichi tonight." Yoshikai Youzai reported in a deep voice.

Xiu Xin Aoyama kicked Asakawa Xia from under the table, "Meet at Police Headquarters in half an hour."

With that, he got up, fastened his belt, and without bidding farewell to the group of drunkards, left without looking back.

Asakawa Xia crawled out from under the table, gazing resentfully at Xiu Xin Aoyama’s back, licking her red lips.

There were plenty of dishes tonight, but she wasn’t satisfied.