I suddenly became a yakuza boss.

Li Xuan asked seriously, "Aren't you afraid?"

Yukinoshita smiled contentedly and said, "I'm just an ordinary person, so of course I'm afraid. But I have two precious things that ordinary people don't: rationality and hard work. That's why I came to you. You can protect me, right... right, Mr. War Demon of Ashikawa?"

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Chapter 016 Li Xuan's Thousand Layers of Schemes

The monorail in Chiba rumbled past.

Li Xuan stood alone below the train, gazing at the commercial street in the distance.

As required by the cooperation agreement, he was to help Yukino Yukinoshita investigate the background of the Kanto Yakuza who had infiltrated and threatened Yukinoshita Properties.

"Only by understanding who the enemy is can we begin to counter and negotiate."

Li Xuanli thought this was only natural.

Yukino Yukinoshita is a sophomore in college, but she has been helping her father manage the company for several years. She is exceptionally intelligent, has excellent grades, and is a well-known beauty. She is an all-around woman.

Li Xuan didn't think this woman trusted him much. In fact, to a certain extent, her thoughts were always hidden in her heart. People who are too smart and too mature are like that.

This commercial street in the city center operates many shady businesses and is home to several yakuza forces. It is less than five kilometers away from the Yukinoshita family's real estate, which is why the sale of various intelligence activities is quite active here behind the scenes.

This channel is usually only known to people in the industry, and Li Xuan has also bought intelligence from here several times.

However, without an introduction from an acquaintance, no matter how many times you come, you won't be able to find out who the information brokers are. These shrewd individuals mostly come from all walks of life; some are cleaning ladies, some are nightclub hostesses, and some are middle-aged waitresses. Yet, relying on the buying and selling of information, they secretly earn a considerable income. Of course, those engaged in this kind of business, which can easily cost them their lives, are also adept at disguising themselves.

Just as Li Xuan was about to enter the market, he saw a large bookstore that had opened at the entrance of the street.

"...This bookstore has really given this street a fresh new look."

Li Xuan was astonished.

Speaking of which, this street is only five or six miles away from the Municipal Zongwu High School.

In fact, Li Xuan hoped that the streets belonging to the Jianghu would eventually disappear from the stage completely, which would mean that there would be fewer and fewer people suffering misfortune, and that the future would be a future without extreme methods and violence.

"......"

Li Xuan stood at the entrance of the straight, narrow street. He looked up at the bookstore and smiled.

He entered the commercial street, and the first store he went into was a convenience store.

However, at the second shop, I ate a bowl of ramen.

After that, he completed the cover-up agreement with the information dealer and officially began looking for information brokers.

However, neither the reply note obtained from the middleman in the bar nor the whispered replies yielded any information about the Kanto faction.

Speaking of which, in such a modern society, the fact that they still use such traditional methods of buying and selling intelligence makes Li Xuan think that these people still believe that electronic devices are unreliable and that a solid intelligence network and connections are the safest foundation. They truly live up to Japan's reputation.

But as it turns out, their approach was indeed very effective.

"Why can't I rely on anyone anymore...?"

Li Xuan stood in the street, lost in thought.

"Or has this street been sealed off? Are some people who know about it afraid to speak up?"

Li Xuan realized what was happening and considered this possibility.

There's no other way. If this is the case, then we have to find that senior intelligence broker. They've seen it all and are the kind of desperate people who will do anything for money.

[Beep beep beep.....]

Just then, Li Xuan's phone rang.

Li Xuan took out his phone, saw a certain number, and knew who it was.

"Hello." Li Xuan answered the phone.

--【How are you?】

Yang Nai deliberately used a somewhat intimate greeting and casually asked.

Li Xuan had already figured out her elaborate schemes and said coldly, "Phew, you don't need to worry about me. Is there anything I can help you with?"

"——【You really are quite cold-hearted, but I know that's your personality. So, is there any progress on your end?" Yang Naicai asked the question she wanted to ask.

"I haven't gotten any information yet, but I have someone who should know something. Don't worry, even if the other party is a needle in a haystack, I can find them for you. By the way, I need some entertainment expenses. You have to transfer them to me; I need them to make a deal."

Li Xuan said.

—【Oh, you still have a way? That's surprisingly reliable. I've exhausted all other leads, and only yours remains... You're truly amazing.】

—[It seems the word "impossible" isn't in your vocabulary.]

After the call ended, Li Xuan stood on the bustling street, looking at his switched-off phone, and asked, "...What, is your dictionary also a dictionary?"

On both sides of the phone, the two people had the exact same look in their eyes.

They are adept at handling things and will never give up.

But the next location is somewhat special.

Few would guess that one of the best intelligence brokers would be hiding in a shop like that...

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As noon approached, the number of pedestrians on the street gradually decreased.

The weather is hot, and the small white windmills on the overpass keep spinning to provide electricity for nighttime power generation.

A group of students wearing Soubu High School's summer uniforms arrived here.

Yukino Yukinoshita was among them.

However, she and her classmates walked separately, one in front and one behind. The class officers and students who went to make purchases walked in front, while Yukino walked alone behind.

The silent girl let her black hair be blown by the wind, her face expressionless. She was doing class work with her classmates, but they didn't exchange a single word the whole way.

After a while, it was time for Soubu High School's anniversary celebration. Each class began preparing for the school festival activities, and Yukino Yukinoshita was also called upon to help.

"How about we take this opportunity to go shopping?" The quirky girls in the class were excited about the fact that it was Saturday and they could go out during school hours, chatting and laughing all the way.

Yukino Yukinoshita had absolutely no interest in these people.

She focused all her attention on purchasing supplies for the class. Of all the people who came, probably only she and a few class officers knew how to get things done.

A large bookstore has opened on the commercial street near the school. Because of its affordable prices and wide variety of products, Yukino Yukinoshita has been responsible for communicating with the store manager about prices. This is her third time here, and she wants to buy some things to take back to school.

Unexpectedly, when everyone reached the crossroads, the bookstore was right there, but the group of students saw a large handbag shop on the side of the road, and all the students except her ran inside.

"Hmph..." Yukino sighed softly, her eyes filled with dissatisfaction. She had no choice but to stand at the door and wait for them to come out.

At a busy intersection, a beautiful yet aloof high school girl stood alone in the wind, dressed in a white top and black skirt. While waiting, she glanced inadvertently at the street next door.

As a result, she turned her head and glanced around, and saw a familiar figure on the busy pedestrian street.

"!" This scene made the pretty girl's eyes widen slightly.

At first she thought she was mistaken, but no matter how she looked at him, it seemed that the person was him.

However, she noticed that the shop sign where Li Xuan was standing was very eye-catching and dazzling.

[Chiba flagship store is number one in Japan!]

【like!】

[Outstanding men!]

[It can help you get rid of loneliness, madam.]

As a local from Chiba, she naturally knew what kind of shop it was...

It's probably a host club.

Yukino Yukinoshita couldn't take her eyes off her.

Li Xuan was standing very close to the door, but he hadn't noticed Yukino Yukinoshita's side.

Soon, a middle-aged man with a thick beard, who seemed to be a rough-and-tumble gigolo, came out of the shop and began to talk to Li Xuan.

"..."

Yukino Yukinoshita's breasts were tender inside but crispy outside. She couldn't help but wipe her eyes and look at them in astonishment again.

She was utterly disappointed.

Under normal circumstances, she would definitely ignore him and never look at him again.

But this person is a little different.

In my memory, there was that young man who suddenly rushed out from the shadows of the street, that construction worker who ate her lunchbox...

That smile sitting in the park, that smile that reflects so much—a smile full of energy and fighting spirit...

Putting aside the romantic aspect, based on just two conversations and two acquaintances, this person can hardly be considered a stranger anymore.

She had initially thought he would get better, but things had gotten so bad...

Yukino Yukinoshita's expression turned awkward and complicated as she stared at Li Xuan.

She stood on the bustling street, hesitating for a long time.

On the other hand, Li Xuan made contact with his intelligence provider's informant.

The back alley of the commercial street.

No one would have guessed that the most senior information broker on this street was actually a male escort.

"This is for you."

The informant, Niulang, secretly slipped an envelope into Li Xuan's hand.

Li Xuan put it directly into his pocket, breathed a sigh of relief, and said, "You've been a great help."

In a corner of the back alley, Yukino Yukinoshita curiously witnessed this scene, and she had a feeling that the shop was paying him a salary.

"I never expected that you, [War Ghost of Luchuan], would personally come. I was quite startled." The middle informant, with a full beard, held a cigarette between his fingers, smiled, and seemed to respect Li Xuan as he spoke.

Li Xuan looked somewhat helpless and said, "Don't call me by that nickname anymore... By the way, try to keep today's events a secret and don't let anyone know."

“…” Upon hearing this, Yukino Yukinoshita remained silent.