Ke Xue: The thief Cao is actually myself

Chapter 532: PY transaction with Hatamoto Shoji! (Monthly ticket requested!)

"But later, when I met Xiao Wu and learned his true identity, my thoughts suddenly changed."

Hatamoto Shoji clenched his teeth, the muscles on his face twitched slightly, and the flames of revenge burned in his eyes, "Because, it's really hard to let that old bastard die so easily, it's too easy for him!"

"I want him to struggle in endless pain and despair until he takes his last breath! I want him to be unable to live or die, and make him feel that life is worse than death!"

Shoji Hatamoto's voice became a little hoarse due to anger, as if it was squeezed out from between his teeth, and every word was filled with deep hatred.

As he spoke, his mind couldn't help but emerge with the hateful face of his enemy, his arrogant appearance, and all the humiliations he had suffered, and the anger in his heart grew stronger.

Imagine how furious and ugly that person would be when his hard-earned wealth was about to fall into the hands of his enemy's son? Would he be so angry that his features were distorted, or so desperate that his spirit completely collapsed and he fell into endless madness?

"So, with this twisted expectation, I used the tableware that Youren had given me to cook the Western food that person hated the most day after day, quietly watching Xiaowu plotting his revenge step by step, while I lurked in the darkness, patiently waiting for the most appropriate opportunity."

At this point, Hatamoto Shoji's face was filled with annoyance and resentment. He slammed the table heavily and shouted angrily, "What a pity! Everything was going according to plan, but who would have thought that Xiao Wu would be tripped up by his love affair and become indecisive because of Xia Jiang, and was reluctant to take action. Until yesterday, I don't know what went wrong, and the old guy saw through his identity, but he still didn't take action. What a waste!"

"But fortunately, there is always a way out. When I was completely disappointed with Xiao Wu, I unexpectedly discovered that in this house with undercurrents, in addition to Xiao Wu, there was another person who had an irreconcilable and deep hatred for that old guy. That person was Ichiro."

Hatamoto Shoji smiled bitterly and said slowly, "As Qiu Jiang said, who in this family doesn't hate him? So, I quietly guided Ichiro to kill him. I thought that after the incident, I could use my wisdom to clear Ichiro's name, but who would have thought that he was so stupid that he was easily discovered."

"But it doesn't matter. After all, the old man died in the end, and he died at the hands of his own grandson. Humph, I can say that I have avenged Youren's anger and revenge."

Even though he did not take revenge himself, it still left him with a trace of regret.

But whenever the image of the old man's dying face, with its twisted expression of shock and fear that was almost hideous, appeared in his mind, he felt a hint of pleasure in his heart, and felt that the regret seemed to be diluted a little.

Bai Ye looked calm, nodded slightly, and said slowly: "The story is indeed wonderful and touching."

There wasn't much emotion in his tone, as if he had already seen through the grudges and hatreds behind it all.

Shoji Hatamoto was not surprised by Bai Ye's indifferent reaction.

After all, as a famous detective who has traveled through countless whirlpools of love, hatred, and vengeance, Bai Ye has probably already trained a heart that is not easily moved by emotions. An ordinary story would probably be difficult to touch his mood.

"Speaking of which, as a famous detective whose mission is to find the truth, you chose to help me conceal this crime. I guess you have other intentions, right?"

Hatamoto Shoji stared at Bai Ye with a sharp gaze, not missing any subtle changes in his expression. "Tell me, what do you want me to do?"

Bai Ye was silent for a moment, a barely perceptible light flashed in his eyes, and he slowly said: "I want you to help Xia Jiang control the entire Hatakemoto family. You also know that although the Hatakemoto family seems to be calm now, in fact, various forces are ready to move, like a volcano about to erupt. Xia Jiang is kind and simple by nature. If she doesn't have a capable helper, she will soon be swallowed up by this treacherous situation. And you, you have enough understanding of this family, and you have enough wisdom and means. Among all the Hatakemoto people, only you can help her gain a foothold on this thorny road to power and get the Hatakemoto family back on track!"

Now that Hatamoto Gozo is dead, the Hatamoto family has fallen into chaos, with various forces undercurrents surging, all coveting the family's wealth and power.

Although Hatamoto Natsue was recognized by Hatamoto Gozo and became his designated successor, she lacked the ability and experience to deal with this complicated situation.

At times like this, she needs someone who has enough understanding of the Hatamoto family and has enough wisdom and means to help her stabilize the situation.

In fact, with Bai Ye's identity, strength and means, he was the most suitable candidate.

But after all, he is now the official girlfriend of Mori Ran, Suzuki Sonoko and others, and he has missions for the Black Organization, so it is impossible for him to stay with Hatamoto Natsue all the time. So after thinking it over again and again, he set his sights on Hatamoto Shoji as his target.

This is because the other party is extremely intelligent and has sophisticated means, and can manipulate people like Hatamoto Ichiro in the palm of his hand.

In fact, if he had not keenly noticed that something was wrong, he might have thought that Hatamoto Shoji was an innocent person.

Even if for no other reason, just for this point alone, the other party is the only choice to assist Hatamoto Natsue and is an indispensable key piece in this game of power.

As for what to do if Hatamoto Shoji suddenly has other ideas while helping Hatamoto Natsue to stabilize the Hatamoto family?
Haha, if the other party really has bad intentions, then he can only announce with regret that after Hatamoto Gozo and Hatamoto Ryuo, the Hatamoto family will hold another funeral!

"Help Xia Jiang control the entire Hatamoto family?"

When Hatamoto Shoji heard this, he was slightly stunned. The innocent face of Xia Jiang appeared in his mind, and he thought to himself: Xia Jiang is indeed like a flower in a greenhouse. In this complicated and dangerous family struggle, if no one protects her, she will inevitably suffer many hardships.

But how easy is it to control the Hatamoto family? Not to mention that those members of the family with ulterior motives will try their best to obstruct it, the outside forces will surely take advantage of the situation and move in, which will surely be a bloody storm.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but smile bitterly, and that smile was full of helplessness and self-mockery, "You think too highly of me. Now that he has met with an unexpected accident, once the news leaks out, I'm afraid that all forces will rush over like bloodthirsty sharks smelling blood, trying to get a piece of the pie from the Hatamoto family. How can I fight against those forces with my own strength?" If he really had such a powerful ability, how could he let his best friend end up in such a tragic way!

"Besides, who among those people on the boat doesn't have ulterior motives and hidden agenda? How many of them are truly concerned about the family?"

Bai Ye looked at him deeply, his eyes revealing determination and confidence: "I believe you have the ability. Moreover, this is not only for Xia Jiang, but also to make up for the mistakes you have made and give this family a new start."

"Besides, you are not fighting alone. I will support you behind the scenes. We can stabilize the situation on the ship first and prevent the news from leaking out too early. After the ship reaches the shore, the police will only announce the death of Hao Zang. During these three days, you must use all resources to win over those who can be used by you, suppress those forces with ulterior motives, and gradually control the core power of the Hatamoto Group."

"In exchange, I promise that your secret will not be revealed and you can continue your life. Besides, I think Yuto doesn't want you to live in pain and hatred forever."

A hint of surprise flashed across Shoji Hatamoto's eyes, but was immediately replaced by deep thought.

He once thought that as long as he took revenge and made that hateful person get the punishment he deserved, his life would return to peace.

But now he understood that everything was just beginning. Once the gears of fate started turning, they would never stop. They would only take him forward towards an unknown future full of challenges and dangers.

He thought of Youren, the friend who once illuminated his life like the warm spring sun. If he were still alive, what would he want him to do?

Should he continue to sink into the vortex of hatred and be burned by the flames of revenge, or should he face it all bravely and strive for a brand new future for Xia Jiang and himself?

Hatamoto Shoji was silent for a long time, weighing the pros and cons in his mind. He thought of Youren's smile, that warm smile seemed to dispel all the haze in the world; Xia Jiang's kindness, like a beacon in the darkness, gave him a glimmer of warmth and hope; and the pain and torture he had suffered over the years, those pains that followed him all the time reminded him why the flame of revenge was burning.

After a long while, Hatamoto Shoji took a deep breath, as if he had made up his mind, and said slowly: "May I know why you want to do this? What good will it do you? I don't believe you would get involved in this family dispute for no reason. After all, you should know the risks and complexities involved better than me."

There was obvious doubt in Hatamoto Shoji's voice.

He didn't think Bai Ye was such a good person, willing to help Xia Jiang for no reason, even going against his own detective principles. In his eyes, behind every move of Bai Ye, there must be a deeper purpose, but this purpose is like an iceberg hidden in the deep sea, and has not yet revealed its full picture.

Bai Ye smiled slightly, and that smile seemed to contain endless deep meaning, as if he had anticipated Hatamoto Shoji's question, "Because Xia Jiang is a beautiful and kind girl, I don't want a girl like her to have a hard time in this cruel family struggle."

"Moreover, as a member of the Hatamoto family, I believe you also hope that the Hatamoto family can get rid of the shadow of the past and gain a new life."

When he said this, he paused, and a hint of complex emotions flashed in his eyes. "What's more, if you can have the entire Hatamoto family as a backing, you can also better develop your own career and Yuto's career, right?"

"But I believe you know better than an outsider like me what the other members of the Hatamoto family are like. Perhaps, in the entire Hatamoto family, only Xia Jiang is a good child, and only she has the ability to lead the Hatamoto family to a better future."

"So, helping Xia Jiang is not only for the family, but also for the dream you and Youren once shared!"

Hatamoto Shoji did not answer immediately. His eyes fell on the kitchen knives. The past time he spent with Yuto seemed to come back to him at this moment, like an old movie playing slowly in his mind. He saw the laughter and tears, dreams and aspirations of the past. Those beautiful memories were like bright stars, shining faintly in the dark river of memory.

He took a deep breath, raised his head, his eyes flashing with determination, and then slowly said: "Okay, I promise you. I will help Xia Jiang control the Hatamoto family."

With his intelligence, how could he not understand that Bai Ye's words were not entirely true? The more likely possibility was that he had a crush on his good niece.

But it doesn't matter. After all, he had high hopes for Takeshi Hatamoto, but he forgot the hatred of his parents because of his love for his daughter. He was completely disappointed with his niece-in-law.

Perhaps, it would be better to let his niece follow Bai Ye.

After all, Bai Ye's appearance and means are far superior to that of the indecisive Xiao Wu!
Moreover, he didn't think that after this series of events, his good niece could reconcile with her husband Takeshi Hatamoto.

"But I do this not just for Xia Jiang and You Ren, but also for the obsession in my heart. I want to make this family that once hurt me and You Ren completely new in my hands and turn it into a truly warm home. A harbor full of love and hope, instead of the cold cage full of conspiracy and calculation it is today."

He doesn't want his tragedy to be repeated in the next generation!

"Then it's a deal. From now on, we are allies."

Bai Ye nodded. He was not surprised by Shoji Hatamoto's answer.

Because he knew that deep down in his heart, Shoji Hatamoto still longed for the harmony and prosperity of his family, even though he had once been lost in hatred.

After taking a deep look at Bai Ye, Hatamoto Shoji said, "Then, happy cooperation!"

He knows that the road ahead is full of challenges, but for Xia Jiang, for You Ren, and for the home he has always dreamed of, he is willing to muster up his courage and go all out to bravely face all the unknowns and possibilities of the future, even if the road ahead is full of thorns, he will not back down! Until the Hatamoto family is completely saved from the darkness and it regains its former glory!
(End of this chapter)