After leaving the café, Qin Xiao planned to stop by the bank to deposit the fifty million yen currently sitting in his car's trunk.
Stepping into the main lobby, Qin Xiao walked up to a teller window carrying the cash.
"Hello, sir! How can I help you today?"
The pretty female clerk behind the glass handed him a deposit slip.
While Qin Xiao was reaching for his pen, he caught a glimpse of her name tag. It read: Akemi Hirota.
"I'd like to deposit fifty million in cash."
"A deposit? I'll process that for you right away. Wait—fifty million?!"
Startled by the huge sum of cash, Akemi Hirota immediately buzzed the branch manager to handle the transaction.
While waiting for the manager to arrive, Akemi Hirota covertly studied the man sitting across from her.
*My, this guy is handsome, and he's so rich, too. Could he be some kind of second-generation billionaire? It looks like I might not need to rob a bank to rescue Shiho after all. At most, I can just become his girlfriend to make it up to him.*
"Ms. Hirota! Where is this person you mentioned?"
A plump man was hurrying over from not far away.
"Manager, this is the gentleman who wants to make a deposit."
Hearing the manager's inquiry, Akemi Hirota pointed across the table at Qin Xiao.
"Ah, hello, sir! I am Yamada, the manager here. We're thrilled that you chose our bank, and we've upgraded you to VIP status."
"Hello, Manager Yamada. You're too kind."
After escorting Qin Xiao to the VIP lounge and chatting with him for a few moments, Manager Yamada took his leave, instructing Akemi Hirota to take good care of their guest as he departed.
"Sir, your transaction is complete."
Once she finished depositing the fifty million yen, Akemi Hirota handed Qin Xiao's paperwork and bank card back to him.
"Sir? Sir, is there anything else you need?"
Maintaining her professional smile, Akemi Hirota noticed Qin Xiao opening his mouth as if he wanted to say something, so she prompted him to continue.
Just as Qin Xiao was about to speak, however, a sudden commotion erupted in the main lobby.
Qin Xiao peeked outside and saw that someone was robbing the bank.
"What's happening?"
Seeing the grim expression on Qin Xiao's face after his quick look outside, Akemi Hirota asked curiously.
"Three people are robbing the bank."
Hearing those words, Akemi Hirota's expression mirrored Qin Xiao's instantly.
*Damn it! Why did they have to pick right now, of all times? After an incident like this, the bank is bound to tighten security. Does that mean my only option left is to target this man?*
After shaking down the customers in the main hall, one of the two robbers seemed to remember something.
"Boss, when I was casing the place earlier, I think I heard someone mention that a guy brought fifty million yen here to make a deposit."
At the mention of fifty million yen, the robber leader instantly perked up.
"Damn it, we almost missed a whale! Where did you say that guy is right now?"
The other henchman chimed in, "Boss, with an amount that big, he's definitely in the VIP lounge."
"Good. Let's go take a look."
With that, the robber leader and one of his accomplices marched toward Qin Xiao's location.
Realizing the situation was turning dangerous, Qin Xiao immediately grabbed Akemi Hirota's hand, pulled her into a hiding spot, and clapped a hand over her mouth.
"Don't make a sound. The robbers are heading this way."
Understanding the gravity of the situation, Akemi Hirota nodded.
Because their hiding space was so cramped, Akemi Hirota found herself pressed tightly against Qin Xiao's chest, his breath washing over her face.
*His chest feels so warm. I wish I could stay in his embrace forever.*
"Listen up, robbers inside! You are completely surrounded. Drop your weapons and surrender!"
Megure Juzo's voice boomed from outside. It seemed the police had arrived.
Hearing Megure Juzo's demand, the robber leader sneered dismissively. "Hmph! Expecting us to surrender just because of them? In your dreams. Once we finish this last job, we're retiring!"
*Click.*
The door to the empty VIP room swung open.
"What the—where are they?! Didn't you say the big fish came into the VIP room?!"
Seeing the empty room, the robber leader flew into a rage.
"Boss, I'm sure of it! I saw a man and a woman walk in here earlier! And the guy was carrying two large bags."
Taking advantage of their distraction, Qin Xiao seized the moment and lunged out of hiding.
With a swift blow to the robber leader's neck, he killed him instantly. Before the second man could even react, Qin Xiao snapped his neck as well.
"Incredible... so strong!"
Watching from the shadows, Akemi Hirota was too stunned to speak.
"Ms. Hirota, wait here for a moment. I'm going to take care of the one outside."
With that, Qin Xiao picked up a dropped gun from the floor.
Outside, the remaining robber was growing suspicious after waiting so long without hearing from his partners.
Dragging a hostage along with him, he approached the entrance.
"Boss! Did you find the guy yet?!"
The robber called out tentatively, but received no response.
"Listen up, whoever is in there! Walk out right now, or I'll kill the hostage!"
Hearing this, Qin Xiao had no choice but to push the door open and step out.
Seeing the gun in Qin Xiao's hand, the robber immediately ordered him to drop it on the floor.
Qin Xiao complied.
*What is he doing?! Why is he putting the gun down?!*
Akemi Hirota watched anxiously.
Yet just as the weapon was about to hit the ground, Qin Xiao used the distraction to draw a concealed weapon and shot the robber dead.
After everything was settled, Akemi Hirota approached Qin Xiao and offered to treat him to a meal to express her gratitude. The two of them ended up at a nearby restaurant.
"Actually, Ms. Hirota, your real name is probably Akemi Miyano, isn't it?"
Once they had eaten their fill, Qin Xiao brought up what he had wanted to say earlier.
"Akemi Miyano? What are you talking about? Mr. Qin Xiao, you must have the wrong person."
Hearing this, Akemi Miyano immediately tensed up.
Seeing her reaction, Qin Xiao shook his head and began to speak of Shiho.
Only after seeing the proof Qin Xiao provided did Akemi Miyano finally let down her guard.
"Shiho... is she doing all right?"
"She's fine now. But she wants me to help you escape The Organization. I already know your plan. Don't make any reckless moves yet—wait for my word."
With that, Qin Xiao stood up and walked away.
Watching his retreating figure, two trails of tears rolled down Akemi Miyano's cheeks.
*Thank goodness, Shiho! You're safe! Thank goodness... Was this man sent by the heavens to help us?*