CHAPTER 775: CHAPTER 634: EXCITED—FINALLY QUALIFIED TO START BETRAYING THE COUNTRY

"I want some confidential documents and data from the Ministry of Finance. Considering Mr. Aoyama’s brother is the Chief of Cabinet there, this shouldn’t be difficult for you."

Annie flipped her blonde hair and said with a smile.

As the head of CIA operations in Japan, she also needed work achievements, otherwise how could she progress?

Richard was able to get promoted because he performed excellently during his time in Japan, cultivating numerous traitors for the United States and obtaining a lot of crucial intelligence.

Have I finally qualified to start betraying my country?

Xiu Xin was a bit excited, but he didn’t agree immediately. Instead, he stared at Annie’s beautiful legs in black stockings and said slowly, "It’s not difficult, but lacking in some motivation! What do you think, Miss Annie?"

"Mr. Aoyama, I am the CIA head in Japan, not some floozy," Annie’s face turned cold. She didn’t mind verbally teasing Xiu Xin, but she couldn’t accept any substantial breakthrough on his end.

Xiu Xin smiled slightly, shook his head, and sighed, "Do you know what you’re asking me to do, Annie? You’re asking me to betray my country! Betray the nation that gave birth to and raised me! As a Japanese person, do you understand the level of torment this causes to my conscience?"

"Selling out the country, that’s okay as long as the price is right. But right now, you can’t offer me anything, and even if I deeply love my unseen second homeland, the United States, it’s hard to agree!"

At that moment, he had never felt so patriotic.

"Enough, Xiu Xin! If you like women, I can arrange them for you. There are many of my type too, but it’s impossible for you to be with me," Annie scolded with a black face, her conscience fluctuating wildly.

Her background was enough to support a bright future for her, without having to sell her body for it.

"What are you talking about?" Xiu Xin looked at her in surprise and mocked, "I’m asking for benefits, not asking for you. You’ve underestimated me, Miss Annie. I’m already willing to betray my country, could it just be for that trivial matter down there?"

"I..." Annie was speechless, feeling a bit awkward. Her face turned blue and white as she retracted her feet, frustrated and said, "Then why were you staring at my legs earlier?"

"They look good! And I’m still looking at them now." Xiu Xin answered confidently.

Annie took a deep breath, calming her emotions, "Okay, I misunderstood. I apologize to you. Now tell me what you want."

"Actually, it’s not difficult. I just hope that when Miss Annie reports the documents upstairs, she mentions my name more often." Xiu Xin said cheerfully.

He was happy to work for the Americans. After all, loyalty to the United States shouldn’t rely solely on statements; one must help them with their needs so they see him as reliable.

One shouldn’t be an anonymous hero. Let the US Congress members know that far away in Japan, there is a brilliant young man named Xiu Xin contributing to the prosperity of their spiritual homeland through the CIA.

Annie felt contempt in her heart, this bastard truly intended to carry out the betrayal, "Alright, no problem."

"Alright then, Miss Annie, please await my good news." Xiu Xin rose to bid farewell.

Annie stood to see him off, "Take care, Mr. Aoyama."

"Take care, Minister Aoyama." The nanny showed even more enthusiasm and respect in front of Xiu Xin, running to open the door for him.

Seeing this, Xiu Xin knew Jin Yucheng had delivered the gifts properly, he smiled and put on his shoes to leave.

"To my brother’s house." Xiu Xin said after getting into the car.

"Alright!" Jin Yucheng replied, then added, "The nanny misunderstood you wanted to pursue Annie. She accepted my business card and promised to help you pursue her."

"Do I have a habit of chasing women?" Xiu Xin chuckled indifferently. Chasing women was a waste of time and would only delay his career, unless pursuing a woman could elevate his career further.

Otherwise, he would never spend time on this.

If he was interested in a woman, he’d find ways to use money and power to win her over. Once bored, he’d toss her aside; if he couldn’t get someone, he’d find another one. Wasting time on women was already enough of a waste; chasing them for pleasure was even more so.

"Why did you come so suddenly, Xiu Xin?"

That day, Aoyama Sosuke didn’t go to work. He was home with his wife and kids. Upon opening the door and seeing Xiu Xin, he was a bit surprised but greeted him warmly, "Come in, please."

"Let’s talk in your study." Xiu Xin greeted Ashida Kazuko after entering, "Sister-in-law."

"Hi!" Ashida Kazuko bowed slightly.

Aoyama Sosuke took Xiu Xin to the study upstairs and tossed him a cigarette, "What’s the matter?"

"Big brother, as the Chief of Cabinet of the Ministry of Finance, you should have access to many confidential financial documents. Copy a few for me, or take pictures with a camera, either way." Xiu Xin took the cigarette and leaned forward for him to light it, getting straight to the point.

Aoyama Sosuke’s face changed suddenly. He put away the lighter and raised his head to ask, "Xiu Xin, what do you need them for? Do you know these documents can’t be brought home? They’re all national secrets, and if they leak and get traced back, we’re finished!"

"Big brother, think about it, when have I ever screwed you over? I know what I’m doing, just give me a few casually, that’ll be fine." Xiu Xin exhaled smoke and said.

Aoyama Sosuke didn’t speak, his expression shifting unpredictably. Inside, he felt extremely conflicted. It was only after a long while that he let out a breath, "Alright, I’ll do my best."

"Please, big brother," Xiu Xin Aoyama smiled lightly, patting Aoyama Sosuke’s shoulder.

Aoyama Sosuke sighed, asking seriously, "Have any foreign forces contacted you?"

He couldn’t understand what Xiu Xin wanted with these documents unless foreign forces were involved.

"The United States," Xiu Xin replied honestly.

Aoyama Sosuke, who was initially tense, immediately relaxed, "Then there’s no problem, there are plenty of people in the cabinet working for the Americans, one more won’t matter."

If it were selling out to other countries, Aoyama Sosuke would resist, but selling out to the United States wasn’t even considered treason; not selling would bring retribution.

"Indeed, there are too many traitors! The whole room full of dignified people, all beasts!" Xiu Xin cursed through clenched teeth, took a deep breath, "So, big brother, if we have the chance, we have to sell quickly, sell a lot, otherwise, when others have sold everything, we won’t have anything left to sell even if we want to."

Aoyama Sosuke looked at Xiu Xin, his eyes complex. He felt a sense of helplessness about selling intelligence to the United States, unlike Xiu Xin who was determined to betray national interests for personal gain.

He suddenly wondered if Xiu Xin’s rapid rise wasn’t backed by the Americans?

As the brother of a traitor, he felt an immense pressure.

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Just after leaving his brother’s house, Xiu Xin received a call from Vice Minister Suzuki Daohiro of the Tokyo District Court.

"Mr. Aoyama, the net is all set, you can take action against Kiyohiro Tobita now," said Suzuki Daohiro.

Over the past month or so, Xiu Xin almost forgot about this matter; he suddenly brightened and laughed, "Is it finally set up? Then let me congratulate you in advance, Vice Minister Suzuki, on your promotion to Chief Prosecutor."

"It’s still too soon to say, too soon to say, let’s deal with Kiyohiro Tobita first," Suzuki Daohiro modestly laughed, as he explained the details to Xiu Xin.

Last month, the police submitted a rape case for prosecution.

Suzuki Daohiro arranged for someone to buy off the suspect’s father, asking him to use the substantial sum he provided to bribe Kiyohiro Tobita, resulting in a decision not to prosecute the case.

Since the prime minister race has concluded, the tension has eased, and coupled with the excessive amount given by the suspect’s father, Kiyohiro Tobita couldn’t resist his old habits, took the money, and found a grand excuse to dismiss the case.

He even had his subordinates threaten and intimidate the victim’s family.

According to the script set by Xiu Xin and Suzuki Daohiro, the victim’s family was supposed to report the bribery and cover-up by Kiyohiro Tobita to the Police Headquarters next.

And when the police investigation ensued, the suspect’s father would admit to bribing Kiyohiro Tobita and provide relevant evidence to prove his credibility.

With irrefutable evidence and witnesses, Kiyohiro Tobita was doomed.

The suspect’s father was so willing to cooperate in this act because Suzuki Daohiro promised to help with lenient treatment for the suspect and also grant them a substantial reward.

Xiu Xin and Suzuki Daohiro were certainly cunning.

But Kiyohiro Tobita’s inherent greed, his inability to restrain himself, led him to fall into their trap.

"Then let’s begin, Vice Minister Suzuki."

After ending the call, Xiu Xin phoned Eguchi Shinji, the head of the second investigation division in charge of this case: "Shinji, shortly someone will file a report at the Police Headquarters accusing the Tokyo District Court Chief Prosecutor of accepting bribes to shield a criminal. You will personally handle this case."

"Yes!" Eguchi Shinji responded.

What happened next unfolded just as Xiu Xin and Suzuki Daohiro had anticipated. After Eguchi Shinji located the suspect’s father, the latter readily admitted to bribery during the interrogation and even produced a recording pen documenting the bribery process.

The reason was his fear that Kiyohiro Tobita would take the money and do nothing, so he recorded as evidence.

Eguchi Shinji further inquired about the location and time of the bribery. The restaurant mentioned by the suspect’s father revealed surveillance footage of him meeting Kiyohiro Tobita. Along with the recording and the decision not to prosecute, a strong case was made.

He immediately applied to the court for an arrest warrant and began searching for Kiyohiro Tobita’s whereabouts to arrest him but learned that Kiyohiro Tobita was currently visiting Hatanaka Zizi’s home, which forced him to alter his original capture plan.

Although Hatanaka Zizi is no longer the Deputy Prime Minister, he is still a member of the parliament, wielding significant influence.

He called Xiu Xin to ask for instructions.

After pondering momentarily, Xiu Xin said, "Wait outside the Hatanaka family residence for Kiyohiro Tobita to come out. Arrest him as soon as he shows up, leaving no chance for him to escape."

Within the Tokyo District Court, Kiyohiro Tobita surely had his own confidants, and any police investigation was bound to reach the prosecution, so he could get wind of it.