National Tide 1980.

In the evening of the day when Suo Yuxiong obtained the information from the private detective, a man who looked to be about 50 years old with thin cheeks suddenly appeared from a live fish restaurant in the corner like a bat and called out to Ning Weimin who had arrived for the appointment on time.

"Hello, President! I'm here."

This alley at the end of Mabu is crowded with small bars on both sides, and the neon lights make the environment look even more eerie.

To be honest, both the environment and the way this person suddenly appeared showed that this was at least not an ordinary meeting.

Therefore, Ning Weimin definitely did not come alone. He was accompanied by Bian Gang and Zheng Qiang, who came from special domestic departments and are currently security officers of Tokyo Tan Palace Restaurant, and are responsible for his safety.

Now he doesn't need to put on airs. With two well-known "Zhongnanhai bodyguards" in formal attire standing behind him, everyone will know that he is a big shot and his youth cannot be underestimated.

As for the person he had agreed to meet here, it was Iwai Masaharu, a private detective employed by Suho Ikuo.

This man had a very ordinary appearance, looking like a middle-aged man in his fifties. His average height and build, as well as unremarkable facial features, made it easy for him to be lost in the crowd, and he did not have the bearing of a detective at all.

But thinking about it the other way around, it is probably precisely because of such mediocre appearance that one is more concealed, and it is an advantage that makes one naturally suited to this profession.

"Oh, sorry to have kept you waiting, Detective."

Ning Weimin took great effort to recognize the person and stopped walking.

The private detective came over with a shaky gait.

However, before he could get close, Bian Gang behind Ning Weimin walked over and stopped him, and demanded a simple body search before letting him pass.

In response, Ning Weimin simply expressed his apologies politely.

"I'm sorry, it's just a necessary procedure, please don't mind."

Iwai Makoto also expressed his understanding and cooperated obediently.

"it does not matter."

He certainly understood the necessity of such a move.

After all, someone like Ning Weimin, who can use such a shady trick as secretly taking photos to ruin someone's reputation, cannot possibly not be on guard against others using the same method to attack him.

Another reason was that he himself had a criminal record and the other party had all the evidence against him.

Who made him take illegal measures and install tracking and eavesdropping devices on Matsumoto Keiko's car while investigating for Suho Ikuo?
And then he was caught in the act by the other party using the method of lying in wait?
Therefore, in order to avoid being sued by the other party and sent to jail, he not only had no choice but to agree to work for the other party and make amends by betraying Ikuo Suho.

"Okay, please go in." Bian Gang completed his task quickly.

Iwai Masaharu was finally able to run up to Ning Weimin and start boasting about his achievements.

"President, I have already done what you asked me to do. So I came here specially to wait for you."

"Oh, it's all done. It's very efficient."

"You're too kind. I just did what you said. I've already given all the financial information you gave me to Suho Ikuo. He was very surprised and excited when he saw it. As for his next move, he has no intention of targeting you and your wife. I guess the most likely move is to target your restaurant. Of course, these are just my personal judgments. I can't guarantee that they are 100% accurate."

"Thank you. You've been very helpful. Anything else?"

"This is his current address, and this is the video I secretly filmed after we met and traded. He just expressed his intention to retaliate against your restaurant, but the information was not specific enough to mention your name. I don't know if you can use it. But I also brought it..."

"Well, you actually succeeded in secretly photographing him?"

Ning Weimin was quite surprised. He didn't expect that Zhou Fang Yuxiong, who had been secretly photographed once, could suffer the same loss twice in a row.

"Yes, I just followed your approach a little bit, but I didn't expect it to be so effective. He was completely attracted by the financial information you provided me, and he trusted me so much that he didn't have any guard at all."

Iwai Masamasa couldn't help but shake his head at Suho Ikuo's carelessness and stupidity.

"Haha, you did a good job, I'll take it."

Ning Weimin couldn't help laughing for a while, and then he signaled the people behind him to collect the things and paid the reward to the detective.

Bian Gang first took the brown paper bag handed to him by Iwai Makoto and carefully checked the contents.

Then he took out a thick envelope from his arms and handed it to the detective.

"The evidence of your illegal activities and the money are all inside."

When Iwai Makoto received the big envelope, he immediately smiled just by the feel of it, even before he opened it.

It's no wonder that he was so clueless, because in the big envelope that Bian Gang handed him, in addition to the eavesdropping devices, trackers, and photos of the crime he had installed, there was also a full two million yen in cash.

You know, although the income of a private detective in Japan seems high, it is actually not that easy to do this job.

There are differences in the fees charged for the work a detective agency can take.

Things like cheating investigations are considered high-paying jobs.

Simply catching a mistress can earn you about 500,000 or 600,000 yen.

If you can collect solid evidence for divorce, you can charge around 1 million yen.

For those who are harassed or stalked, investigating the information of the offender, collecting evidence, and solving the problem costs about 600,000 to 700,000 yen.

Investigating someone else's marriage or blind date partner's resume, personality, health status, family and social relationships, assets, daily living conditions and actions, etc., would only cost around 300,000 yen.

Corporate investigation is probably the most lucrative job a well-known detective can get. It is usually used for business needs, so the pay is high, but it is also the most laborious, and can pay around 1.5 million yen.

In particular, the investigation time is difficult to control. The more time you spend, the more you lose.

In fact, even as a well-known senior detective in the industry, Iwai Makoto's average monthly income is only around 1 million to 1.2 million yen, and it is rare for him to receive such a generous reward all at once.

And he ate both this time, in addition to the reward Ning Weimin gave him.

However, he also used the financial information that Ning Weimin gave him for free to get a reward of 1.5 million yen from Suho Ikuo in the name of corporate investigation.

It wasn't any effort at all, I was just performing a show in front of Suho Ikuo, how could it not be beautiful?

Where can I find such a good employer and such a sweet job?
So when the threat of imprisonment was eliminated and he made a small fortune.

All the complaints and worries about being caught and forced to submit by the other party were gone now.

Instead, he was filled with joy and relief at having met a good person. He was filled with admiration for Ning Weimin's trustworthiness. He really began to enjoy "rape". "Sorry. I'll take it then."

Iwai Makoto took the money, bowed respectfully, thanked him repeatedly, and accepted the money with great joy.

"Don't be polite. It's all the reward you deserve. That's it. We're even now. Goodbye, Detective."

However, just when Ning Weimin thought that the transaction had been successfully completed and was about to turn around and leave with his people, Iwai Makoto tried to keep him.

"Ah, can I have a few more words with you?"

"what's up?"

"I... I want to say that if you need me to, I am willing to continue to find out about Ikuo Suho's movements for you."

Iwai Makoto suddenly said this in a low voice, which made Ning Weimin feel a little surprised.

"You've wanted to stay out of this for a long time, but now that you've got the things, why are you unwilling to withdraw?"

Looking at Ning Weimin's puzzled eyes, Iwai Makoto also remembered how he had begged for mercy at the beginning, and couldn't help feeling a little embarrassed at this moment.

He quickly laughed it off and started to flatter and show his loyalty.

"To be honest, I now understand that in this struggle, you, the president, are the righteous side and will definitely win in the end. That idiot is far inferior to you in both strength and intelligence. I really regret making the wrong choice. Detectives should also pursue justice. So after reflection, I really want to do something for you to make up for my guilt. I am actually a little worried that they will take some irrational actions. I think it is necessary to continue to follow Suoh Yuxiong and keep a certain level of surveillance for safety. No one is more familiar with his situation than me. If he takes any action, I will report to you as soon as possible. At that time... At that time, if you think the information is useful, it will be enough to reward me with some travel expenses..."

I understand. Ning Weimin understood as soon as he heard the end.

Money makes the world go round. This Japanese devil must have been impressed by his generosity.

This guy is actually addicted to backstabbing Suho Ikuo. This should be considered as his personal charm.

"Well, I feel your sense of justice. Then let's do as you wish. Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Detective."

This time, Ning Weimin really left, and Iwai Makoto didn't notice his joking or teasing at all.

Facing the back of his new employer, he bowed respectfully.

However, Bian Gang's subsequent words made him blush and almost made him break down.

"Hey, Mr. Detective, I hope your 'justice' can match your ability. Be more professional this time and don't let the other party find out again."

Being underestimated! Damn it!
But...but there's nothing I can do!
Iwai Makoto had no ability to refute this kind of joke, because he was indeed inferior to others in skills.

Of course, he didn't know that Bian Gang and Zheng Qiang's skills were developed with the help of national resources. He only felt deep shame and powerlessness.

However, while he was embarrassed, he also became more certain that Suoh Ikuo would inevitably suffer a miserable defeat.

They have such strong strength here, even their anti-reconnaissance capabilities are so strong, how could they lose!

You, Ikuo Suho, don't have any ability, don't you even have a brain? How can such a person be an ordinary person?

Why did you mess with him? And you asked me to investigate him?
Idiot, idiot, you almost got me killed.

Fortunately, the president is broad-minded and magnanimous, so he didn't bother with me.

So since you were looking for death and almost got me into trouble, you can't blame me if I help others deal with you now.

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Iwai Masamasa was absolutely right in what he said. This Suho Ikuo was really stupid and brainless.

Because of this situation, even though he got the travel photos of Matsumoto Keiko and Ning Weimin from Iwai Makoto, he still didn't recognize Ning Weimin as the person he had seen in the office.

Of course, no one would have thought that Ning Weimin was the big backer behind Matsumoto Keiko.

This fool didn't even think that the detectives he hired would turn their guns on him.

In the next two days, no matter what he did, it was all under the control of Iwai Makoto.

Including how he went to the securities company to take a gamble, how much he bet, and where he contacted and met those Yakuza, all this information was diligently and responsibly passed on to Ning Weimin in a timely manner.

However, Zhou Fang Yuxiong's mind was so heated by fantasies of speculation and revenge that he didn't notice anything unusual.

So originally he was just a narrow escape from death, with a possible chance of survival, but now he insisted on doing it again, and he has made it a 100% certainty of death. Who can he blame?
It's really self-inflicted.

He and the last helpers he found got together to have a life of drinking and carousing, and no matter how much fun they had, it was destined to be the last carnival.

As for Iwai Makoto's work performance, Ning Weimin was of course very satisfied.

After seeing the information submitted by the private detective again, Ning Weimin was full of praise, even in front of Bian Gang and Zheng Qiang, and said, "It seems that this guy who volunteered himself is really useful. He got a lot of detailed information this time. It seems that he has some professional expertise. This detective was used correctly."

Zheng Qiang was a steady man, he just smiled and said nothing.

Bian Gang was younger, but he said with a bit of contempt, "He's just a local boss in Tokyo. If he were to move to another place, he wouldn't be so powerful."

"Haha, no matter whether the cat is black or white, as long as it can catch mice, it is a good cat."

Ning Weimin did not engage in an argument with the young man. He understood his competitive spirit very well. He just laughed it off and continued to explain.

"You see, if it weren't for him, I wouldn't know that Suoh Ikuo not only has connections with Wakato Takumi Katsu of the Yamaguchi-gumi, but also has connections with Eto Toyohisa of the Inagawa-kai. I really underestimated this guy Suoh Ikuo. He actually colluded with the two largest Yakuza organizations in Japan. No wonder this bastard is so arrogant and wants to be the leader of the Japanese entertainment industry. Hey, I say, contact the branches in Kyoto and Osaka immediately and tell them to be careful these days. If there are any changes, execute the plan. I'll give that detective another 1 million yen later as a reward to him."

Then he called Axia, "Hello, Axia, I'm Ning Weimin... I want to ask you something. Do you know a man named Eto Toyohisa in the Inagawa Society? If not, can you help me find out about him... Oh, yes, it's a bit troublesome. Recently, we have been in conflict with that Suho Ikuo, and this guy seems to be looking for someone to take over my restaurant. In Tokyo, he asked for help from this person named Inagawa Society... Okay, thank you. It would be the best if you could solve it, please..."

As a result, while he was on the phone, Bian Gang started whispering to Zheng Qiang again.

"Hey, Brother Qiang, giving them another million is too much. And this is a private detective. And they are contacting the Yakuza. These are all sensitive groups. I am a little unsure. What do you think, are the things Manager Ning asked us to do considered as misuse of public resources for personal gain? Will it violate discipline?"

Ning Weimin probably wouldn't have thought that there were unstable elements within his own ranks.

Fortunately, Zheng Qiang remained calm and composed, and immediately reprimanded Bian Gang.

"Enough, you think too much. Discipline is not your concern. That's the business of the higher-ups. As long as we report everything on our side in a timely and truthful manner, we don't have to worry about anything. If it's not appropriate, wouldn't the higher-ups have stopped it long ago? You, just do what the manager asks. Even if it's just because Manager Ning has been kind to us, we're from the same hometown, and we can't just stand by and not help, right? Hmm..."

This was a very accurate statement, and Bian Gang, who had been scratching his head, immediately fell silent.

Nothing else, just execute. (End of this chapter)