CHAPTER 781: CHAPTER 640: BAIT CAST, REUNION FINDS EVERYTHING CHANGED

In the unified situation of the Maritime Security Bureau, Dubian Xiang’s death was perfectly covered up, and his collusion with illegal smugglers was fully evidenced.

Oda Seisui even held a press conference to apologize and conduct self-criticism, claiming that it was his inadequate work as a superior that allowed such a bug as Dubian Xiang to breed in the Security Bureau without being discovered until now.

The citizens expressed acceptance and understanding of his sincere apology, considering that the Maritime Security Bureau had achieved significant results and frequent victories under his leadership in the past year, showing recognition of his abilities.

However, after the death of Dubian Xiang, Chunrigong Er, the head of the coast investigation course under the Ocean Intelligence Department, began to complain frequently within the Security Bureau, making sarcastic remarks and subtly doubting the truth of Dubian Xiang’s death, as well as expressing dissatisfaction with the Security Bureau authorities.

He even went to Oda Seisui to question the truth of Dubian Xiang’s death, leading to a loud argument in the office before parting unhappily, and this matter spread throughout the Security Bureau.

The bait has already been thrown out.

Whether the fish will bite next is left to time.

Aoyama Xiu Xin no longer paid much attention to the affairs of the Maritime Security Bureau. Firstly, he believed Oda Seisui wouldn’t be so incompetent, and secondly, because the wedding date was near, he had also been busy lately.

For example, now he was accompanying Asai Ayumi to a high-end store to order the clothes to wear at the wedding.

Since the wedding was set for June 1st, at the height of summer, Asai Ayumi chose a rather cool wedding dress, strapless and light, with some detailed designs to be made according to her figure.

Aoyama Xiu Xin chose a white suit.

Two tall women in OL uniforms surrounded Aoyama Xiu Xin to take his measurements.

The woman measuring the front finished the upper body and squatted down to measure the lower body, accidentally touching Aoyama Xiu Xin’s size, and immediately looked up in astonishment.

"Did I scare you? Sorry." Aoyama Xiu Xin looked down at her and said with a gentle smile.

The woman blushed instantly and didn’t want to withdraw her hand, saying coquettishly, "Minister, you indeed have an impressive presence, hidden strengths. Do you usually prefer to keep it on the left or right? This area requires special design; otherwise, the fabric can easily not fit well."

"Either is fine. You can place it wherever you think is best." Aoyama Xiu Xin said calmly.

His suit indeed needed customization, especially the pants; there was no choice, his asset was too prominent.

The woman glanced at Asai Ayumi and jokingly said, "I want to put it inside me."

"And you, do you want to?" Aoyama Xiu Xin turned and asked the woman measuring his back.

She looked charming, "Minister, what do you think?"

"For guests who come here, do you all take the initiative to accompany them to bed?" Aoyama Xiu Xin asked curiously.

Their faces turned somewhat awkward immediately because this question was quite offensive, even insulting them.

"Answer truthfully." Aoyama Xiu Xin said again.

Feeling the pressure of his gaze, the woman in front didn’t dare lie, "Oh! We usually do, as the guests here are all either rich or noble. Even if we can’t become a phoenix on branches, we can earn money."

Working in such an environment long-term, encountering celebrities from all walks of life, financial views are constantly assaulted, how can one willingly just work purely?

"Too bad I’m a good man, clean and principled, so you won’t earn this money today." Aoyama Xiu Xin smiled slightly.

Playing with such goods would humiliate little brother.

The two women smiled awkwardly, bowed their heads doing their work without talking, ashamed to sink into the ground.

Asai Ayumi didn’t know her fiancé was flirting with two sluts, discussing her demands with the designer and occasionally consulting Iihara Nishi’s opinion.

However, Iihara Nishi was somewhat distracted, frequently glancing toward the door and finally couldn’t help but interrupt Asai Ayumi and said, "Ayumi, I want to go out for some air."

"Ah?" Asai Ayumi was taken aback. Although somewhat unable to understand, she nodded and said, "Alright."

Iihara Nishi smiled apologetically, stood up, and went out.

Noticing Iihara Nishi leaving, Aoyama Xiu Xin glanced at her in confusion before withdrawing his gaze.

Outside the store, Iihara Nishi went to a nearby café and saw that familiar figure.

She took a deep breath and walked over, speaking in a lowered voice to the smartly dressed Sato Kenji, "Why did you come back? And dare to follow me; had Aoyama Xiu Xin seen you earlier, you’d be dead!"

Earlier at the bridal shop, when she saw Sato Kenji flash past the door, she almost thought she was hallucinating but didn’t expect he really returned.

"As long as I can see you again, what’s so scary about dying? Nishi, do you know how much I wanted you in these two years abroad? I fantasized countless times about our reunion at night! Nishi, I’ve finally seen you again, my love!" Sato Kenji said emotionally, reaching to hug Iihara Nishi.

Iihara Nishi stepped back to avoid him, her expression cooled upon hearing this, sneering, "Do you think I believe you? If you weren’t afraid of dying, you wouldn’t have accepted Aoyama Xiu Xin’s money to leave; do you know what I went through? We’re completely over, please don’t bombard me again!"

She hated Aoyama Xiu Xin for destroying her love with Sato Kenji, but that didn’t mean she didn’t resent Sato Kenji’s lack of steadfastness in taking money to leave.

"Xizi, listen to my explanation. At that time, Aoyama Xiu Xin threatened my family, so I had no choice but to leave..." Sato Kenji hurriedly tried to explain.

"Enough! I don’t want to hear any excuses." Iihara Nishi interrupted him, taking a deep breath and said coldly, "I am a mother now. For the sake of our past relationship, I advise you to leave quickly and stop bothering me. Otherwise, neither my husband nor Aoyama Xiu Xin, and even my father and brother, will spare you."

As her words fell, she turned around and left without looking back.

Time can dilute everything.

Moreover, in addition to time, what has diluted their feelings are also the full-hearted sincerity of the like-minded Aoyama Xiu Xin and Asai Ze Xi.

Since being treated as a hot weapon by both Aoyama Xiu Xin and Asai Ze Xi, she who is already unclean feels unable to face her former first love.

Therefore, it is impossible for her and Sato Kenji.

Looking at the determined figure of Iihara Nishi, Sato Kenji stood there dumbfounded. He was very confident in winning back Iihara Nishi, because she had always loved him to the death. He never expected not to rekindle their past relationship.

This made him feel loss and sadness, mixed with a bit of anger and resentment. He never let go of this relationship, yet she had already moved on!

How could she betray his heartfelt love?

Aoyama Xiu Xin! It’s all Aoyama Xiu Xin’s fault! Without him meddling, Xizi and I would be married.

Sato Kenji’s face was twisted, his eyes filled with rage.

Then his momentum suddenly weakened. He had initially thought of joining forces with Iihara Nishi to deal with Aoyama Xiu Xin, but now this crucial ally was gone.

He let out a breath and picked up the phone, dialing Ninpei Oshiro’s number, "Plans have changed, Iihara Nishi is no longer reliable, we can only rely on ourselves."

"Then, Mr. Sato, come back first."

"Hai!"

Iihara Nishi tidied up her emotions and returned to the bridal shop with a smile on her face and asked, "How’s it going Ayumi, any final decisions on the design?"

"All done." Asai Ayumi replied with a bright smile.

Aoyama Xiu Xin also settled things here, walked over and hugged her, saying, "Alright, then let’s go."

"Thanks a lot, sister-in-law. It’s meal time, let’s grab some food first, my treat." Asai Ayumi looked at the delicate women’s watch on her wrist and raised her head to say.

Iihara Nishi nodded, her face beaming, and said, "Sure, I’m quite hungry myself."

"Then you should eat a little more later, sister-in-law."

On the way to the restaurant, Aoyama Xiu Xin keenly noticed Iihara Nishi’s abnormal emotions and asked caringly, "Sister-in-law, what’s wrong? Is there something on your mind? You seem distracted."

"Yes, you weren’t like this in the morning. If there’s anything, sister-in-law, you must say it loud. We are a family, and we will surely help you." Asai Ayumi had actually noticed it long ago too, and after Aoyama Xiu Xin pointed it out, she turned to Iihara Nishi and said.

"Ahaha, really?" Iihara Nishi came to her senses with a laugh to cover up, then rubbed her temples feignedly and said, "Maybe I’ve been too tired taking care of the child these couple of days and haven’t rested well. Don’t worry about it, if anything happens, I will surely let you know."

"Alright then, being a mom and taking care of a child seems really exhausting." Asai Ayumi nodded, looking at Aoyama Xiu Xin, she completely didn’t believe this account.

After all, she is a police officer.

She could easily tell Iihara Nishi was lying.

Aoyama Xiu Xin patted her hand, gave her a reassuring look, signaling her not to interfere.

Once they arrived at the restaurant, Aoyama Xiu Xin excused himself to make a call, allowing Asai Ayumi and Iihara Nishi to go upstairs first.

"Then hurry up, okay." Asai Ayumi took hold of Iihara Nishi and said, "Sister-in-law, let’s go ahead."

"Okay, he’ll be here in a few minutes." After watching them go in, Aoyama Xiu Xin turned to Jin Yucheng and asked, "What did sister-in-law do when she went out just now?"

He noticed the change in Iihara Nishi’s mood was after she had stepped out of the bridal shop.

This indicated that something had certainly occurred during that time.

"I saw her enter the coffee shop next to the bridal shop." Jin Yucheng replied candidly. He was waiting in the car at the time but could only see Iihara Nishi go into the coffee shop, and nothing else.

"She must have met someone there." Aoyama Xiu Xin murmured to himself, handed his badge to him, "Go check the surveillance at that café."

Not only is Iihara Nishi his sister-in-law; she might also be the mother of his child. It’s necessary to show more concern.

"Hai!" Jin Yucheng took the badge with both hands.

Afterward, Aoyama Xiu Xin also entered the restaurant.