Chapter 46 third quarter

At this time, someone knocked on the door, so Morita had to turn off the microphone and open the car door.I saw a man in his thirties standing solemnly outside the door. "Are you Mr. Tachino Yutaro?" The Totsugawa Police Department on the other end of the phone asked. "No, I'm his secretary Ochiai. What's the matter?" the man still asked seriously. "Regarding the incident broadcast in the car just now, the police in Tokyo hope to hear Mr. Yutaro Tateno's opinion. You can use this wireless phone." "The president of our company should have nothing to do with this matter."

"Yes. However, the police would like to hear his opinion." "The phone in the No. 9 car is disconnected. The president wants to contact the Tokyo head office, but he can't get through at all." "Because everyone is in a rush to make calls and the lines are busy." "But the importance of each person is different." Ochiai said angrily. "Importance?" "Yes. The annual turnover of the head office alone is more than 100 billion yen, which is equivalent to 270 million yen per day, 10.2 million per hour. I can't get in touch with the head office because a major incident happened what to do?"

"Understood. But, there is nothing I can do. Please use this wireless phone." Morita repeated. Then, Secretary Ochiai picked up the phone with a solemn expression. "I'm President Tateno's secretary, and my name is Ochiai." "I'm Totsukawa from the First Investigation Section of the Metropolitan Police Department. May I ask some questions about this case?" "It was already broadcast in the carriage just now. The president expressed his dissatisfaction with the bad attitude of the National Railways. And I declare that the president of our company should have nothing to do with this incident!"

"So, the black 'Nissan' sedan with the license plate number Shinagawa XXXX, is it Mr. Tateno's car?" "Yes. If it's this number, it's the president's car. I often drive it. What's wrong?" "In this case, the offender used the sedan." "What?..." Secretary Ochiai screamed in surprise. "The criminals used the vehicle to collect a ransom." "If it's true, it was stolen by criminals. That's the only way to explain it." "When was it stolen?" "We went to Sendai by Shinkansen yesterday. In the morning, I used that car to go to the president's home in Ota Ward, picked him up at the main office at Yaesuguchi, and then parked the car in front of the main office. parking lot."

"At that time, was the key of the car pulled out?" "How could it not be pulled out! ... I have never been so sloppy. The key has always been in my hand. It is here now!" "What time did you leave the headquarters yesterday?" "I remember it was around 10 o'clock. We took a taxi to Ueno, then changed to the 'Relay Line' to Omiya, and then took the 'Yamabiko No. 15' train from Omiya at 11:15." "So, the car was still parked in front of the head office at 10 o'clock yesterday morning?" "Yes." Secretary Ochiai agreed.

"Have you notified Mr. Tachino in Sendai about the stolen car?" "No, the president doesn't know yet." Secretary Ochiai shook his head and said. "So, Mr. Tachino's family doesn't know about it? Besides, the head office didn't report the case to the police." "What's the matter?" "However, this car was reported lost this morning in the name of Mr. Tateno Yutaro." "No way? I'm also at this moment, I just learned from your words. The president is also the same." "Are you sure?" Totsukawa police department asked.

"Of course!...Moreover, I was ordered to convey to the police a word from President Tateno." "What words?" "It was the president who said it when he heard the bomb broadcast in the carriage." Secretary Ochiai said high-spiritedly, "About the fact that the criminal wanted to take passengers as hostages and extort a ransom of 100 to 200 million yuan, the president decided to pay it from Tateno Kogyo Company. Please send this Convey the words to the president of National Railways and the police chief. If necessary, the president can immediately issue instructions, and the general accountant in Tokyo will make the payment."

"Thank you very much, but this matter should be resolved by the police." "Can you guys do it?" Secretary Ochiai asked mockingly, and then he said, "The train has been stopped for four hours, has it not been found a solution to the problem? Does the criminal have any clues? ... What time , no, how much time is left, the train can start? When can we go out?" "It's not clear yet." Totsukawa Police Department said seriously, "As I said just now, we will do our best." "This is completely cliche and empty talk! If you need money, please contact me immediately!...The president is willing to assist at any time!"