Tokyo: From Lawless Madpolice to Minister

Life in Hokkaido is dull and tedious.

Every day, apart from looking at documents and attending meetings, it was all about organizing or participating in various gatherings, occasionally calling Annie to plow the fertile American soil.

Because of the increased importance of Aoyama Xiu Xin.

The United States has invested more attention in him.

It was discovered that he had an extensive network, with connections in the military, the Maritime Security Bureau, the courts, banks, media, and the prosecutor's office, and also controlled multiple violent gangs.

Of course, at this time, the US side never thought he was preparing for a coup, only believing that he was farsightedly laying the groundwork for a prime ministerial campaign decades later.

In ten or twenty years, these connections will become core or leadership roles in various fields, and even if he doesn't become Prime Minister in the future, he is destined to be one of Japan's top three real power figures with their support.

The more they understood, the more they realized the value Aoyama Xiu Xin had for the United States, and they wanted him to always firmly lean toward the United States, naturally investing more in him and exerting more influence.

And all this pressure fell entirely on Annie's shoulders. Not only was she a CIA elite, but she was also the woman specifically requested by Aoyama Xiu Xin. If she doesn't bear the responsibility of winning over Aoyama Xiu Xin for the country, who will?

So, in the end, in November, she agreed to Aoyama Xiu Xin's previous request: to have a child.

At that time, she didn't have a deep feeling about having a child, thinking it was just a tie to deepen the connection with Aoyama Xiu Xin, merely a tool.

But when the doctor told her she was pregnant at the end of December, she was stunned, subconsciously touching her flat belly, with a wonderful indescribable feeling in her heart, at least no longer able to see the child purely as a tool as she initially did.

In contrast, Aoyama Xiu Xin, this rotten-hearted maggot, never changed his view; in his eyes, this child was just a tool to make Annie change her stance.

Upon learning of Annie's pregnancy, Aoyama Xiu Xin shifted from his previous domineering and high-and-mighty attitude, starting to show care and concern for Annie, being meticulous and considerate, frequently traveling between Hokkaido and Tokyo to accompany her.

Creating an illusion for Annie and the US side that they achieved their goal of deepening their connection and feelings with Aoyama Xiu Xin through the child, but in reality, Aoyama Xiu Xin deliberately used this approach to win over Annie.

As her belly grew bigger day by day, Annie had to shift her focus from work to the unborn child, investing more and resulting in deeper feelings for the child and becoming accustomed to Aoyama Xiu Xin's care and companionship as the father.

Occasionally, upon hearing Aoyama Xiu Xin jokingly mentioning this child as a tool to deepen Japan-US friendship, she would have a subconscious resistance and dislike.

Because, as long as she is a normal person, no mother would think of her child in her belly, in whom she has invested so much emotion and energy, as a tool.

Especially as Annie is the second generation of officials, has a golden body shield, and as an administrator rather than a front-line agent, she wasn't subjected to inhumane treatment or thorough psychological and worldview brainwashing during training like those on the front lines.

So sometimes Annie also felt confused, touching her round belly late at night, staring at the moon, feeling that agreeing to have a child for Aoyama Xiu Xin seemed like a mistake, trapping him, but at the same time, she also trapped herself, at the very least, she could no longer prioritize national interest as before.

Now, when things happen, the first thing that often comes to her mind is how it will affect her own child; she is completing the transformation from a woman to a mother.

And Aoyama Xiu Xin took in all of her changes, knowing that his goal had been achieved.

He could use this shared child to make Annie's stance betray the United States and lean towards him step by step.

Annie is the CIA's Japan station chief, with CIA personnel in various Japanese intelligence agencies. As long as she stands on Aoyama Xiu Xin's side, in the future, a coup by Aoyama Xiu Xin would gain an intelligence advantage, which is crucial.

After all, with Aoyama Xiu Xin's current status, he has no reasonable justification to get in touch with people in Japan's intelligence agencies, and the composition of intelligence agency personnel has always been complex, with too much uncertainty. If he dared to do so, it might be reported, leading to an investigation by higher authorities.

His coalition with the military could be explained as greed for making money, crazy and unsatisfied. Even if his godfather found out, it would at most result in criticism and a lesson.

But attempting to control intelligence agencies while collaborating with the military would certainly alarm and lead to sanctions from his godfather, even if he meant no harm, as the mere potential for causing disruption is intolerable.

Especially given his audacious and reckless nature combined with destructive capabilities, Yanchuan Shilang would also fear his madness dragging down Yanchuan Family, or even causing national harm, opting to nip the threat in the bud.

So if he wanted personnel within various Japanese intelligence agencies, he could only start from the source.

And now, initial results have been shown.

Time quickly turned to March 17, 1995.

In the morning, Annie sat on the sofa in deep thought, the morning sunlight streaming through the window onto her golden shoulder-length hair, gleaming. Wearing a champagne-colored nightdress, her belly was slightly bulging, and her already generous bosom seemed fuller with secondary development, exuding a maternal glow.

Freshened up and fully dressed, Aoyama Xiu Xin came down from upstairs, seeing this scene, a gentle smile appeared on his face as he leaned over from behind to wrap his arms around her, inhaling the faint scent of her perfume and rubbing his cheek against hers, "What are you thinking about so early in the morning?"

Since last November, he had consistently played the role of a good father and a good man.

"I'm having some regrets," Annie sighed softly, touching her stomach. "I can be with you without a title for the sake of serving my country, but I shouldn't let my child become illegitimate."

"Don't worry, he's my child. As a father, I won't treat him unfairly. He'll have a share of what I have, and I'll provide him with a glamorous life and a successful career. He will also become one of the rulers of this country, just like me," Xiu Xin gently painted a bright future for Annie, continuously implying that the better he does, the better their child's life will be.

Annie exhaled, saying, "I hope so."

"People are not plants; who can be heartless?" Xiu Xin sighed dramatically as well, shaking his head with a bitter smile. "Originally, I just wanted to have a child to deepen mutual relations and trust, but I underestimated the power of blood ties. In my heart, he has already surpassed both Japan and the United States. Compared to having a child, gaining power seems secondary to me."

Annie also smiled bitterly. She felt the same way, which was why she lived in conflict every day.

Xiu Xin's lips curled into a slight smile as he kissed her on the cheek, "Have a good rest. I'm going to the hospital; my god-grandfather was delighted with his great-grandson's birth last night."

Last night, Asakawa Xia successfully gave birth to a baby boy in the hospital. Yanchuan Xianyou excitedly called his biological father to share the good news, but unfortunately, he couldn't go that night and could only visit in the morning to offer his congratulations.

When he arrived at the hospital, he found the entrance to Asakawa Xia's hospital room bustling with people coming and going, with many queueing up. As the god-grandson of the Yanchuan Family, Xiu Xin certainly had the basic right to cut the line.

Not only did he cut the line, but he'd also cut through Asakawa Xia.

"Brother Xianyou, sister-in-law."

Upon entering, Xiu Xin greeted the two of them.

"Xiu Xin is here," Yanchuan Xianyou, still cheerful in spite of his fatigue, smiled wryly, saying, "We've been busy since early morning, and I don't know who leaked the news of Xia giving birth here; everyone is coming to congratulate."

"The more blessings you receive, the more fortune the little one will have in the future," Xiu Xin smiled, stepping forward to place the flowers he was holding next to the still weak Asakawa Xia on the hospital bed, "Thank you for your hard work, sister-in-law."

Asakawa Xia returned a look that only the two of them understood, "Xiu Xin, you should take a look at the child too."

Though there was an affair between them, Xiu Xin's first concern was for her health, not the child, which warmed Asakawa Xia's heart.

"Alright." Xiu Xin nodded, looking at the baby with tightly closed eyes beside her, showing a genuine smile before turning to Yanchuan Xianyou, "Congratulations, Brother Xianyou; the child looks just like you."

"Isn't that what everyone says?" Yanchuan Xianyou displayed his simple nature, grinning broadly, "No need to envy me, Ling's due date is next month, right? You're also about to become a father."

I've already been a father for a long time.

Your wife has even called me daddy multiple times.

"Yes, indeed. The thought is truly miraculous. I can't wait to experience your feelings, Brother," Xiu Xin looked expectant, then exchanged a few more pleasantries before proposing his departure, "Brother Xianyou, sister-in-law, many people are still outside waiting, so I'll not hold you any longer."

"Sigh." Thinking about all the people outside, Yanchuan Xianyou sighed helplessly, giving Xiu Xin a pat on the back and pulling him in for a hug, "Let me see you off."

Xiu Xin made a bye-bye gesture to Asakawa Xia.

Asakawa Xia playfully winked at him.

A pair of shameless adulterers.

"Ling is about to give birth, and you two can't stay separated for long. Grandfather plans to transfer you back to Tokyo," Yanchuan Xianyou casually mentioned.

Xiu Xin had anticipated this, yet still put on a guilty expression, "Grandfather, as the Prime Minister, is busy with state affairs, yet always considers me so thoughtfully."

He had already spent nearly a year in Hokkaido. Returning to Tokyo would certainly mean taking the position of Police Director General, while his father-in-law was likely to be promoted in the police department. Yanchuan Xianyou seemed to be planning to position Asai Youki to hold a place for him.

Next, Xiu Xin's role in the police department would merely be a procedural step, waiting until he was thirty to resign and run for Governor of Hokkaido.

Truly embarking on the path of politics.

In Yanchuan Xianyou's plan, he might hold the position of Governor of Hokkaido for many years.

But Xiu Xin didn't see it that way.

He couldn't wait.

"We are family, after all." Yanchuan Xianyou smiled, patting his shoulder and opening the door, "Take care."

Xiu Xin turned and bowed before leaving.