Chapter 18: Closed system, let's make progress together (ask for monthly ticket) "Actually, this is very simple." Aoyama Hidenobu put down his wine glass and tapped the table lightly with his fingers. "The key to the problem is to find the key problem." Ryoichi Fujimoto: (“▔□▔)??? Listening to your words is really like listening to a conversation. He resisted the urge to throw the wine and listened patiently. After all, the meal was spent. "Then what is the key issue?" Aoyama Hidenobu asked him, and before he could answer, he gave the answer, "Your promotion is not just about you alone, it will also shake the Japanese police system, so if you still want to climb up at your age, it's like one person against the entire group!" "People in the professional group studied hard, graduated from prestigious universities, and passed the civil service examination to become bureaucrats at a young age. If you, a peasant, can get the same status as us at the same age just by working hard and having ability, then what is the meaning of our ten years of hard study? What is the meaning of our prestigious university diplomas?" "All those who hold power now are from the professional group without exception. Of course, they will not let you set a precedent and will not let people like you have the opportunity to be on an equal footing with us. So no matter how many merits you have made, no one will promote you. Because whoever promotes you is betraying his own class interests and is fighting against the existing bureaucracy of the entire police department with you!" Japanese society seems to be inclusive and fair, but that is only a phenomenon at the bottom of society. At the top, especially in various power departments, things are very closed. If you don't have a good background, no matter how capable you are, you can only reach middle level in your life, and don't even think about climbing up.

So although Aoyama Hidenobu's identity as a member of a declining noble class may seem useless, it will be of great help when he wants to climb up. Not only is there no bottleneck, but as long as he demonstrates his value and ability, a large group of nobles behind him will take the initiative to support him. "I didn't understand this in the early years, but I have figured it out in recent years, so there is no need for Aoyama-kun to analyze it." Fujimoto Ryoichi's face looked a little bad. He took a big gulp of wine and said with resentment in his eyes, "So I thought about giving up my surname and marrying into the family, but Inspector Asai was overtaken by you." "Actually, I like to be at the bottom." Aoyama Hidenobu corrected shyly, a little embarrassed. Fujimoto Ryoichi's mouth twitched slightly, and he took a deep breath, "Please tell me the solution directly, Hidenobu-san." "As I said just now, the key to the problem is that no one will betray their own interests and make enemies with the entire class to promote you, so you just need to find someone who can promote you." Aoyama Hidenobu said lightly. Fujimoto Ryoichi couldn't hold it in any longer and slapped the table. "Are you kidding me? You said no one would promote me. Where can I find such a person?" "It's far away in the sky, yet close at hand." Aoyama Hidenobu smiled and said calmly. Fujimoto Ryoichi's eyes widened, "You?" Aoyama Hidenobu nodded without hesitation. "Hahahahaha." Fujimoto Ryoichi was so angry that he laughed. He pointed at him and said, "You are only at the same level as me now. What do you have to promote me?" "Ryoichi-san, I wasn't on the same level as you when I first joined, and I wasn't on the same level as you two days ago either." Aoyama Hidenobu said calmly. Fujimoto Ryoichi's smile gradually faded. Aoyama Hidenobu looked him straight in the eye. "As long as I become a senior member of the National Police Agency, I will definitely break the precedent and use you. I am the only one who dares to do this!" Whether or not you can do it is one thing. Anyway, just draw the pie for him first. Fujimoto Ryoichi pursed his lips, thinking of the other party's decisive action of shooting Nakayama Akihiro, and he had to admit in his heart that he was probably the only person in the entire police department who was so daring and rebellious as him who would be promoted. "What if I'm already old by the time you get promoted to a higher position?" Fujimoto Yoshikazu joked. Aoyama Hidenobu also smiled, "So you have to help me, help me to get promoted quickly, and also help yourself." Fujimoto Ryoichi remained silent.

"How about it, Ryoichi-san, are you willing to bet your life on me?" Aoyama Hidenobu looked at him sincerely and stretched out a hand. "I hope that when you become successful, you can still remember the promise you made to me today." Fujimoto Ryoichi said and slowly held Aoyama Hidenobu's hand. Then, when their eyes met, they both felt disgusted and nauseous at the same time, and pushed each other away in disgust. Fujimoto Ryoichi had no better choice but to place a bet on Aoyama Hidenobu. It was better than doing nothing, and the situation would not get worse than it was now. He would never be willing to risk his life and shed so much blood but still not get the status he deserves! The most important thing is that Aoyama Hidenobu is indeed a potential stock worth investing in. He has strong skills and character, is a member of the Chinese ethnic group, graduated from the University of Tokyo, and is favored by Asai Aya. There is a great chance of winning if you invest in him. "Ahem!" Aoyama Hidenobu coughed twice to cover up his embarrassment. After calming down, he sat up straight and said, "I need your help with something right now." "Please speak, Mr. Hidenobu." Fujimoto Ryoichi was a flexible person. Having made his choice and agreed to cooperate, he quickly adjusted his attitude. Aoyama Hidenobu said, "I want to know the detailed information of the Noguchi-kai, especially about their recent attempt to acquire Nohara Financial Co., Ltd." "Hi! I'll send you the information in two days at most." Fujimoto Ryoichi responded, and then asked curiously: "Nohara Financial Co., Ltd." "It's Nohara Don's company. Since ancient times, money is essential for doing big things. Without enough money, how can we bribe our superiors, recruit subordinates, and make progress together?" Aoyama Hidenobu laughed. Ryoichi Fujimoto agrees with this. Why are the people in the Criminal Division trying to isolate him now? Isn't it because he was silently bribed by Nakayama Akihiro's small favors for a long time? So, money is really a good thing! But he still pretended to be hypocritical and said, "It's not good to bully a widow, right?" "It's okay, I had already ridden her before I came here." Aoyama Hidenobu said nonchalantly. Fujimoto Ryoichi seemed to understand what he said. Aoyama Hidenobu poured a glass of wine, raised it and said, "Let's toast to our common progress." The two wine glasses clinked gently in the air. Make a clear and pleasant sound. .............................. At 10 o'clock in the morning, after having a good meal and a few drinks, Aoyama Hidenobu and Fujimoto Ryoichi went to the police station to work together. "Damn it! Fujimoto Ryoichi, where have you been!" As soon as they entered the office building, a fat and big-eared young man walked towards them quickly, noisily, attracting the attention of many colleagues. Fujimoto Ryoichi's face changed, he looked a little disgusted and a little irritated, "It's over, it's my boss, the head of the Criminal Investigation Department, Inspector Shimizu Saburo." It is obvious that he has been troubled by this person in the past two days. "Asshole! I want you to organize a document but you can't even find anyone..." When Shimizu Saburo approached, his cursing voice suddenly stopped. He sniffed and widened his eyes, "Baka! Asshole! You're not at your post during working hours, but you went out to drink?" He raised his hand to slap Fujimoto Ryoichi in the face. In Japan, workplace bullying is common, and in the chaotic 90s, it was no big deal. Fujimoto Ryoichi didn't dare to hide, nor could he hide. He could only endure the humiliation and wait to receive the slap. Aoyama Hidenobu grabbed Shimizu Saburo's raised wrist and said, "Inspector Shimizu, please be patient." (End of this chapter)