Chapter 314 Locals

Cui Jian contacted Li Ran, took on the job of going on a business trip to Kyoto, and then contacted Berlin Security Company. Berlin Security Company was responsible for coordinating this assessment. Cui Jian's position was supervision, and he was not under the jurisdiction of any department, so he could review all the data and information of the assessment.

According to the latest rules for joining the Bodyguard Alliance, there are minimum requirements for both hardware and software. The hardware includes a relatively complete training and training base. The software requirements are more complicated.

The software assessment is divided into two categories. The first category is the elite assessment, which requires more than 10 bodyguards to be assessed, and a compliance rate of 90% is considered qualified. It includes comprehensive data on physical fitness, reaction, etiquette, etc. The second category is the general assessment, which requires the company to have more than 30 contracted bodyguards, and half of the contracted bodyguards to participate in the assessment, no less than 30 people. A compliance rate of more than 80% is considered qualified. Kyoto Security Company can choose one of the assessments according to its own situation.

Kyoto Security Company chose both, obviously they lack confidence in any of the assessment methods. However, since they paid the assessment fee, I believe Kyoto Security Company has the ability to pass the assessment.

According to the preliminary investigation of the Berlin Security Company, they believe that there are no problems with the etiquette and physical fitness of Kyoto bodyguards. What may be a problem is their ability to fight alone. This shortcoming comes from their high obedience, which is a good thing in normal times, but bodyguards will inevitably be left alone to protect VIPs, and at this time the bodyguards need to make their own decisions.

Before going to Kyoto, Sister Ye Lan showed some concern for Cui Jian. When they were having a meal to replenish their energy, Cui Jian asked a question that was not very important to him, but he was also curious: "During the Zheng Yu project, Yun Xinyue and Yun Xueshan visited Zheng Yu. I heard a piece of news that you did not invest in the North American United Company."

Ye Lan said, "That was the news that was made public two months ago, okay? A financial magazine reported on Yun's investment in several pages."

Cui Jian cut a piece of steak and put it into Ye Lan's mouth, asking, "Why?"

Ye Lan knew that Cui Jian was not interfering with her work, but was just curious, so she answered, "There are many reasons. Li Jie cannot represent the Li family, and Li Jie is not close to the Li family. The reason why Lin Hai planned to establish North American United Company is that the new helmsman needs to make a plan to stabilize the long-term development of the group. Li Jie participated in the North American United Company because he lacked real industry. For example, he has a weapons research and development company, but if he wants to make weapons, most of the parts have to be outsourced, which not only makes a lot less money, but also involves intellectual property issues. I was interested in participating in the company because I saw the value at that time."

Ye Lan said: "My father gave me some news that changed my mind. The first news is that the reason why the US Department of Defense purchased Li Jie's weapons is because Li Jie has a relationship with the president. On the other hand, Li Jie's weapons lack competitiveness. Li Jie is positioned as an investment, and investors pursue returns. They are more concerned about quick returns rather than long-term research and development investment. So I think J Company's order is a drop in the bucket for Lin and Ye's factories in North America."

Ye Lan said: "The second news is that a mysterious person called my dad and asked him to consider the matter of North American United Company. He and my dad know each other, but my dad doesn't want to tell me his identity."

Ye Lan said this with a smile: "My grandfather said at the dinner table, I heard that you have a stable boyfriend, why don't you have dinner with us?"

Cui Jian asked in surprise: "Grandpa asks that? Should I go then?" He had to pass this hurdle even if he didn't want to. Cui Jian still had some basic courtesy.

Ye Lan smiled and patted silly Cui Jian's head, saying, "The old man asked this to test my and my parents' attitude towards you."

Cui Jian was puzzled: "Is it so deep?" It was just one sentence.

Ye Lan explained: "My grandfather would ask this question, which means he has already made up his mind about you, but he wants to see the attitude of his family before deciding whether to express his opinion. From this, we can know that he is supportive, but he respects the opinions of my parents and me. The first question is to ask me whether I have a stable relationship with you and whether I am willing to admit my relationship with you in front of my parents. The second question is whether my parents know about this matter and whether they have a clear attitude."

Cui Jian asked curiously: "What's the answer?"

Ye Lan replied, "The answer is not very good, but it is definitely not bad. The good news is that I confirm that you and I are in a stable boyfriend-girlfriend relationship. My dad doesn't care and let me make my own arrangements. He still has time for dinner. The bad news is that my mom obviously doesn't know about this and is strongly against it. You know, my mom was originally a genius, but she lost herself after marrying into a wealthy family. Her ideas are within our expectations. The news is neither good nor bad. Although my grandfather supports it, he hopes to get to know you in person."

Ye Lan looked at Cui Jian: "Give me a reaction."

Cui Jianwei said with difficulty: "It's all within expectations. It's hard to react."

Ye Lan was angry. She grabbed Cui Jian's arm and quickly bit off a row of teeth marks. She looked at her masterpiece with a proud smile and did not forget to take out her mobile phone to record the beautiful moment.

During the chat, Cui Jian also learned a little secret of Li Jie. Li Jie spends half of his time in North America, so he has a small manor in North America, which is also considered half of his home. In this half of the home, Li Jie has a girlfriend, and his girlfriend is not Zhao Ai. Zhao Ai in Hancheng has met Li Jie's parents. Ye Lan doesn't know what it counts.

Cui Jian asked about the last time Zhao Ai beat someone up, but Ye Lan was not aware of it.

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The Kyoto here refers to Kyoto City, not Kyoto Prefecture. Prefecture is equivalent to the concept of province or municipality. Kyoto City is a city.

Kyoto ranks eighth in population, with a city population of about 150 million. It is a capital city with a history of about years and is also one of the cities with the most ancient cultural characteristics in Japan. During World War II, Kyoto was a city that was less bombed by the US military, so many pre-war buildings are preserved. For example, temples and Nijo Castle retain their ancient charm, making it one of the preferred cities for foreigners to travel and study in Japan.

Kyoto is divided into five parts, namely Upper, Lower, Left, Right and Central Kyoto. Central Kyoto is the center of the city. Due to the preservation of a large number of ancient buildings, it is difficult to plan the city, resulting in a very low volume ratio of parks and roads in the old city. As a result, the old city is closer to the commercial area and is also the most lively area.

Kyoto Security Company is located in Upper Kyoto. The office building covers an area of ​​3,000 square meters, is five stories high, and has its own green park area. Surrounding it are traditional industrial workshops, including factories producing fans, lacquerware, ceramics, silk, etc.

The training and training base of the security company is called Kyoto Security School, which is eight kilometers away from the security company and close to the suburbs. There are a large number of single-family houses around, and the owners are mainly white-collar workers working in Kyoto.

The security company sent a guide to pick up Cui Jian at the airport and accompany him. Coincidentally, the guide's name was Xiang Dao, a Chinese American who worked as the deputy manager of the public relations department in the security company. The lowest position in the business department of many companies is the deputy manager, and the same is true for the public relations department.

The assessment team checked into a four-star hotel chain 400 meters away from the security company, and booked an entire floor. Cui Jian was assigned a room. Cui Jian first reported to Bo Na, the person in charge of the assessment. Bo Na explained the content and standards of the assessment. This data was the standard data that Cui Jian needed to monitor to prevent collusion between insiders and outsiders.

Cui Jian bought a small electric car under the guidance of the guide. It did not require a license plate or a driver's license. Its maximum speed was 20 kilometers per hour and its range was between 70 and 80 kilometers. After buying the car, Cui Jian sent the guide away, saying that he would contact him again if needed. The reason was that as an inspector, he needed to avoid suspicion and could not have too much contact with security company employees.

On the first day in Kyoto, Cui Jian rode his electric bike to wander around. Many people cannot adapt to unfamiliar environments, especially foreign countries where they cannot speak the language. Cui Jian is different. He has been to many countries, so he started traveling on the first day.

That night, Cui Jian checked into a hotel in Zhongjingdu. The next morning, he found the police station. It happened that the patrolman from the police station also wanted to go to the morning market, so he went with him. The difference was that he rode an electric assisted bicycle, while the patrolman rode a real bicycle.

After breakfast, he went to Tofuku-ji Temple and Kiyomizu-dera Temple according to the route drawn by the patrolman, had lunch in Kawagen-cho, and paid to charge his electric donkey. In the afternoon, he went to Shijo Omiya and other places, and in the evening he went to Arashiyama to watch the sunset. He then went to the vicinity of Nijo Castle for dinner, and randomly found a hotel with a B&B feel. He met several college students from Sweden, had a few drinks together, and went back to the room to rest at 5 o'clock in the evening. Katsuko contacted Cui Jian and told him that Kojima An lived in Ukyo Ward. Ukyo Ward is the largest of the 7 wards in Kyoto and is the main residential area. It is mainly single-family houses, and there are also --story apartment buildings. The southern part of the district is a wealthy area, with luxury houses and large villas everywhere.

Xiaodao An lives in a wealthy area. Her villa has a large courtyard in front and a swimming pool in the back, covering an area of ​​more than 600 square meters. There are high walls and green areas such as shrubs and trees outside. The nearest neighbor is 80 meters away.

Kojima An is a senior official of the Golden Dragon Society, the largest gang in Kyoto. The first floor of the villa is the activity area for Kojima An's headquarters, which is equivalent to a gathering place for his lackeys. The lackeys stay here when they have nothing to do, where they can exercise and play games. Kojima An opened a financial company, and his lackeys are also responsible for debt collection.

Katsuko said, "Anne Kojima usually only takes two bodyguards with her when she goes out, both of whom are karate masters. The more troublesome thing is that I checked the location of Anne Kojima's phone and found that she spends most of her time in densely populated areas in Nakagyo Ward. Even when she goes home to rest, there are still 10 to 20 thugs on the first floor of the villa, so there is no suitable place to attack."

Katsuko said, "I checked the information on her phone and found that she looked up some information about Kuzu Shrine yesterday. Kuzu Shrine is located in the north of Kyoto Prefecture, near Kitahosomi Town in Fukui Prefecture. Kitahosomi Town is a small town. Kuzu Shrine is in the suburbs of the town, about 5 kilometers away from the town."

Cui Jian asked, "Do you think she will go to the Kuzu Shrine?"

Shengzi said: "I'm not sure yet. I just started monitoring her phone movements last night."

Cui Jian: "How is your work efficiency?"

Katsuko smiled bitterly: "There are 182 people in Kyoto named Kojima An, and 31 of them meet the basic characteristics. I'm sorry." She wanted to continue explaining, but she thought it would be better to apologize than to explain. She also had to find a way to get a temporary safe house, at least a car, and if possible, a gun. Although she was from Japan, she had lived abroad for more than 20 years and didn't know Kyoto at all, or even much about Japan.

Cui Jian comforted him, "It's okay, don't worry."

Shengzi said, "Yes. According to the itinerary map on her mobile navigation app, she goes to a shrine on the 1st or 2nd of every month. These shrines are all in relatively remote towns with very low traffic. Some shrines receive an average of less than two tourists a day."

Cui Jian asked, "You mean, Xiaodao Xing goes to see someone every month?" Since Xiaodao Xing didn't know about the Kuzu Shrine, it means that she herself is not very interested in the shrine. It is possible that the person she wants to meet is very interested in the shrine culture. Or it is just a meeting place.

Shengzi said, "I can't be sure. The day after tomorrow is the 1st, and we should know then."

Cui Jian asked, "Do you have a gun?"

Shengzi said, "No, but I know who has the guns."

Cui Jian asked: "Who?"

Shengzi said: "The president of the Nakajo Group is named Nakajo. He likes to collect weapons. It is said that he has a 200-square-meter weapons collection room in his home. It contains Uesugi Kagekatsu's armor, the Type 38 rifle from World War II, the Type 18 Nambu pistol, a revolver from the American West, and a Napoleon muzzle-loading rifle."

Cui Jian asked, "Are there instruction manuals for these weapons?"

Shengzi smiled awkwardly and said, "Otherwise we can only rob it."

Cui Jian asked: "Who are you robbing?"

Shengzi scratched his hair and said, "Although Japan has strict gun prohibition, there are always some people who hide guns privately."

Cui Jian asked: "Can I get it within two days?"

Shengzi: "I'll ask the two-headed dog." As a hellhound, she is incompetent for not being able to provide the Seven Killers with basic weapons. This is also her hometown. I want to cry.

After receiving the call for help, the two-headed dog contacted the outside world, and then contacted Shengzi and Cui Jian: "Tomorrow at 11:30-11:40, go to a ramen restaurant called Yuanzu, and bring an ordinary brown women's shoulder bag. Put two knots made of straws on the shoulder bag rope, and put the shoulder bag on the table to your left. After eating the noodles, take the shoulder bag and leave. Don't zip up the shoulder bag, and don't put too many things in it, so that people can't stuff things in. In addition, study makeup techniques yourself."

"I understand." Shengzi was under a lot of pressure. She didn't know where the original ramen shop was, and she believed that the two-headed dog didn't know either. She didn't even have a brown lady's shoulder bag. At this moment, she felt like the most failed hellhound.

Cui Jiandao: "The company has assigned me a guide who should be very familiar with Kyoto and its surroundings. I will go to the Kuzu Shrine with him tomorrow."

Two-headed dog: "Isn't it too abrupt? The Kyuuba Shrine is not a major tourist attraction."

Cui Jiandao: "I said I was going to the Kuzu Shrine to meet a friend I hadn't seen for five years. Because he is an internationally wanted criminal, I chose this place."

The two-headed dog thought for a while and said, "It's rare that you can come up with such a poor excuse. I think I can get away with it."

Cui Jian: “Haha.”

Shengzi said weakly: "Senior, I am also responsible for finding Luke and Fidi. I believe Yueyao is the best killer in the Seven Killers for thousands of years, but to deal with Luke, the weapon..."

The two-headed dog interrupted, "Luke and Fidi are not ordinary people. You and Cui Jian can't deal with them. Your mission is to find them. Once you find them, personnel and equipment will enter quickly."

Shengzi: “Understood.”

(End of this chapter)