The Amazing Son-in-Law: Chapters 1706-1710
Chapter 1706
"Yes!" The girl nodded. "They're all members of a gang. A gentleman saw the rough road and they injured several others. Then, the gang member hit by the car pulled a knife. The gentleman disarmed him, and I was spared. Then, the gang member tried to run, the gentleman chased him, and he was hit by a car. You know the rest."
Zara was stunned. She hadn't expected such a quick reversal! The aggressive young man had saved an innocent girl from the gang. Furthermore, the girl was Chinese! Zara imagined the girl's fate without the man's intervention: harmed, perhaps even abused, by Japanese gangsters. No wonder the man had fought so fiercely! Anyone would want to stop those men.
Takahashi Eiji was still yelling, sending a dozen bodyguards to attack the man. Crippling him wasn't excessive. Zara's anger toward Charlie Wade vanished instantly.
She looked at the girl and asked, "Do you know which gang they're from?"
"The Bunkyo Runaway Group," the girl replied quickly, "the biggest gang in Bunkyo District!"
"Bunkyo Runaway Group?" Zara looked at Takahashi Eiji. "They're connected to your family, right? Extorting singers and forcing them into prostitution is going too far."
Takahashi Eiji's expression shifted to embarrassment. "Miss Banks, where did you hear that? Our family has nothing to do with them"
Zara scoffed. "Mr. Takahashi, I've done my research. Your family started in the gray market, then skillfully transitioned to legitimate businesses. A very successful transformation!"
She continued, "I know your family controls many gangs in and around Tokyo, but cleverly avoids direct involvement. You use distant relatives with different surnames, correct?"
Takahashi Eiji stammered, "Those gangs are managed by our distant relatives, but our family has long since distanced itself…"
Zara snorted coldly. "Mr. Takahashi, let's be adults. Don't treat me like a fool! Your family is responsible for today's events and your son's injuries. You reap what you sow!"
Hideki Takahashi was speechless.
Zara pointed to the Chinese girl. "Mr. Takahashi, this lady is innocent. Leave her alone. Understood?"
Hideki Takahashi, knowing he was wrong and unwilling to offend Zara, nodded sadly. "Miss Banks, I promise I won't bother her again…"
Chapter 1707
Takahashi Eiji fumed. He'd hoped to find the man through the girl, but she knew nothing. He knew she wasn't lying, making it difficult to find the man. His priority was sending family members to the hotel and hospital with Zara and Fitz.
Zara ignored the injured Takahashi Eiji. She helped the Chinese girl pack her guitar, gave her a business card, and said seriously, "If anyone bothers you, call me immediately. Give my number to someone you trust. If you can't reach me, have them call."
Zara's words targeted Takahashi Hideki. She knew she'd be in Japan for a week at most. She needed to deter him from retaliating against the girl after her departure. The Banks family's influence would surely give him pause. The Takahashi family sought cooperation with the Banks family; harassing the girl would be foolish.
Takahashi Hideki understood Zara's message and felt frustrated. He had to endure it. He found a subordinate who could call for help.
Ten minutes later, dozens of cars arrived, led by Takahashi Eiji's father, Machi Takahashi. He was shocked by the scene: injured bodyguards, blocked traffic, his son's swollen, bruised face, and his son's useless arms.
He apologized to Zara and Fitz, arranging transport to their hotel. Afterward, he had his son and the others taken to the hospital. On the way, he questioned Eiji, becoming increasingly speechless. Finally, he slammed the car's armrest, shouting angrily, "What a fool! A Chinese man dared to injure my son and a dozen bodyguards in Tokyo! This is an insult to our family!"
Takahashi Eiji choked, "Father, find that Chinese man and kill him for revenge!"
Takahashi nodded coldly. "Don't worry, I'll find him."
Chapter 1708
Machi Takahashi continued, "But we must be careful. We're cooperating with the Banks family. If we kill the Chinese man, they might object."
Takahashi Eiji panicked. "Dad! Are you going to let him go?!"
Takahashi said coldly, "No. We'll find him, have our top ninja watch him. After the Banks family cooperation is settled, we'll bring him back to Tokyo for you to kill him."
Takahashi Eiji was relieved. He could wait to personally kill Charlie Wade. He believed their top ninja could easily defeat him.
After leaving the University of Tokyo, Charlie Wade went to Ichiro Kobayashi's home, unaware of his newfound online fame in Japan. A video of him defeating Takahashi Hideki had gone viral on social media.
Japan was shocked! No one imagined a Chinese man could be so strong, defeating almost twenty men. Even more shocking: he’d done it to Takahashi Eiji in Tokyo.
The video quality wasn't great, but Takahashi Eiji was recognizable. Charlie Wade's identity was less clear to the Japanese public. However, those familiar with him might recognize him.
Chapter 1709
Ito Yuhiko, annoyed about the Banks family's meeting with the Takahashi family and worried about Charlie Wade, sat in his study. Tanaka Hiroshi burst in, panicked.
"Mr. Ito, something's happened!"
Ito Yuihiko scolded, "What's so important? What's your manner?!"
Hiroshi Tanaka, without explanation, showed Ito the video. "Look, it's big news about the Takahashi family!"
"Big news?!" Ito glared. "Did the Banks family announce cooperation? They just arrived; this is too fast. Don't they plan to meet us?"
Hiroshi Tanaka said, "It's not that. Takahashi Eiji was beaten up!"
"Takahashi Eiji was beaten?!" Ito exclaimed. "Who did it?" He could only think of a few people capable of such a feat. Attacking Takahashi Eiji was like declaring war. He watched the video, recognizing Charlie Wade instantly. He dropped his cigar, burning his pants. He grabbed the cigar and threw it away, pointing at the man on the screen, "This this isn't that Charlie Wade?!"
Remembering Charlie Wade's face and the $4.5 billion, he recognized him instantly. He shivered, realizing Charlie Wade's strength. He was relieved he hadn't angered Charlie Wade further before. He felt a chill realizing how close he'd been to death. Then, a smile crept onto his face, replaying the video repeatedly.
Chapter 1710
Ito Yuihiko smiled, "Excellent! The Takahashi family finally got what they deserved! This video will ruin their reputation!"
Hiroshi Tanaka agreed. "This video is everywhere. Their reputation will suffer."
"Very good!" Ito Takehiko exhaled. "Seeing this video makes me feel much better!"
He remembered something. "The Takahashi family and I are rivals, but now we have a common enemy!"
Hiroshi Tanaka said, "Mr. Ito, will you work with the Takahashi family against Charlie Wade?"
"Of course not!" Ito said, fearing Charlie Wade. "I'm different. Takahashi Eiji was beaten publicly, but I had my losses in private…"
Tanaka was stunned.
Ito Takehiko continued enthusiastically, "This incident will affect the Banks family's view of the Takahashi family, good for us!"
Hiroshi Tanaka agreed. "The Takahashi family's reputation and ability are damaged. The Banks family will worry about their reliability in ocean transportation."
Ito Yuihiko smiled. "This is the best news I've had in a long time!"
Hiroshi Tanaka added, "The Takahashi family is investigating Charlie Wade's identity, seeking revenge."
Ito Yuihiko asked, "Can they beat Charlie Wade?"
Tanaka, thinking of Charlie Wade's overwhelming strength, said, "I can't say. I feel he's only showing the tip of the iceberg!"
Ito Yuihiko frowned. "Even with everything they have, they can't beat him?"
Tanaka nodded. "Charlie Wade's strength is unmatched. Even a dozen top masters couldn't win against him, how could the Takahashi family defeat him?"
Ito Yuihiko sneered, "Don't forget, the Takahashi family has top ninjas. Japanese ninjutsu is powerful; Charlie Wade is no match."
Koichi Tanaka reminded, "Even our top ninjas might not defeat Takahashi Eiji's bodyguards so easily. Charlie Wade did it effortlessly…"
He pointed to the video. "Sir, look, these men were easily defeated by Charlie Wade. Even animals fight back when attacked, but these so-called masters were helpless!"
Ito Yuihiko's expression became serious. Charlie Wade's strength in the video was terrifying. He asked Tanaka sadly, "Tanaka, do you think we can get our $4.5 billion back?!"