civilwarnovels Chapter 153 - 149: Criticism and Torture at the Meeting, Appointment with the Judge
Chapter 153 - 149: Criticism and Torture at the Meeting, Appointment with the Judge
Chapter 153: Chapter 149: Criticism and Torture at the Meeting, Appointment with the JudgeNoda Court pointed out that Suzuki Junko and Asano Hirofumi had been coerced into confessing through torture, causing a huge uproar.
The public vehemently criticized Suzuki Junko and Asano Hirofumi, and there were marches demanding severe punishment for both.
But soon, as more "details" were revealed,
the winds of opinion began to change.
According to the police interrogation in Noda, it was revealed that only Asano Hirofumi had coerced confessions, not Suzuki Junko. He had fabricated her involvement just for revenge on the prosecutor who had charged him.
Four days later, on July 5th, the prosecution office responded to this controversy. After investigation, they confirmed that Suzuki Junko was completely deceived by Asano Hirofumi and had not participated in the torture. Her position was immediately reinstated, but due to her negligence, she was fined three months’ bonus as disciplinary action.
At the same time, the Police Headquarters publicly disclosed the investigation results concerning Asano Hirofumi. His crimes were heinous, including torture for confession and framing his superior, tainting his name even in death.
Only then did the matter truly come to rest.
Stepping into her office and looking at the familiar surroundings, it seemed as if nothing had changed, but Suzuki Junko knew she had changed; the prosecutor once passionately committed to justice had disappeared in this controversy.
From now on, within her abilities, she would handle cases fairly and justly, but she wouldn’t be foolish enough to sacrifice everything for so-called justice anymore.
"How do you feel, quite a lot of thoughts, right?"
A familiar voice came from behind.
Suzuki Junko instinctively turned around and saw Aoyama Xiu Xin, dressed sharply, holding a bouquet at the door.
"This is for you, congratulations on clearing your name and returning to your position," Aoyama Xiu Xin said with a smile, handing over the roses he had picked up from his sister-in-law’s flower shop.
Suzuki Junko looked at him with complicated eyes, took the flowers, and smelling them, she said, "They smell good."
"Not as good as you smell," Aoyama Xiu Xin replied with a smile.
Suzuki Junko rolled her eyes. "Are you this slick with all women?"
She was wearing a black women’s suit, seemingly not fond of skirts, with trousers that outlined her shapely form, stirring desires.
"Not everyone gets this kind of treatment from me," Aoyama Xiu Xin said, glancing at his watch before adding, "I have to leave for another engagement."
With that, he turned away and left without looking back.
Suzuki Junko was stunned for a moment; she hadn’t expected Aoyama Xiu Xin to just come to congratulate her and then leave.
She had thought he was trying to flirt with her.
Although Aoyama Xiu Xin had a fiancée, men, if not nailed to the wall, would never truly be faithful.
It seemed maybe she was being paranoid?
This made her lower her guard slightly towards Aoyama Xiu Xin, yet she felt somewhat indignant. Glancing down at her round chest and then at her full hips, wasn’t she attractive enough?
Ultimately, she attributed it to her youthful face; maybe Aoyama Xiu Xin wasn’t interested in that.
But Aoyama Xiu Xin was interested!
He knew he shouldn’t rush things, playing hard to get.
Love-struck as Suzuki Junko was, once she genuinely fell for a man, she would, like with Asano Hirofumi, be totally compliant and considerate.
Thus, Aoyama Xiu Xin aimed not only to win her body but also her heart, and he knew this needed to be handled delicately.
Of course, when he said he was busy, it wasn’t just an excuse.
He was indeed busy.
Police Headquarters was holding a meeting, and all chiefs and above had to attend.
Due to the large number of people, the conference room was too small.
Thus, the venue was set in the auditorium.
.........
When Aoyama Xiu Xin arrived, many were already there. He just considered himself an observer in such meetings, as his role didn’t involve active participation or speaking.
"I’m just here to listen."
"Police Chief Aoyama, this way, this way."
While he was
He carelessly tore up the information, dismissing any wild fantasies.
"Ding-dong, ding-dong."
Just then, his phone suddenly rang.
Aoyama Xiu Xin answered, "Moshi moshi?"
"Police Chief Aoyama, this is Judge Hashimoto Miho from the Tokyo District Court. We met briefly in court a few days ago. Could I have the pleasure of your company for dinner tonight?"
A gentle voice came through the phone, as if someone was whispering in his ear, it felt ticklish.
Aoyama Xiu Xin was quite astonished, not expecting that just after giving up on the idea of seducing her, she would take the initiative to contact him, plans always seem to never keep up with changes.
"If Judge Hashimoto invites, Xiu Xin naturally has no reason to refuse," Aoyama Xiu Xin accepted.
Even though he had dismissed the idea of flirting with Hashimoto Miho, he didn’t want to offend her either.
Even becoming acquaintances would be beneficial.
"Then tonight at nine, Ginza... Western restaurant, let’s not miss it," Hashimoto Miho hung up.
Aoyama Xiu Xin was still sitting, lost in thought.
Why did that woman ask him out?
Could it be because of her age, like a wolf at thirty and a tiger at forty, her old man can’t satisfy her, so she’s coveting his body to plow her field?
"Knock knock knock."
It wasn’t until the knock sounded that he was brought back to reality.
"Come in," Aoyama Xiu Xin cleared his messy thoughts and called out properly seated.
Yoshikai Yoshitsune hurried in, holding a document, "Chief, the test report is out."