Chapter 19 Section 17

The deadline for answers is approaching. "Dongyang, Asahi, Daily, and Kyodo—these four companies are hopeless. They are determined to protest to the minister, and they refuse to listen to their persuasion." Sitting on the sofa in the publicity room, Mikami, Suwa, and Kuramae were having a group meeting. "Which ones are willing to accept the proposal of entrusting them to me for safekeeping?" Suwa, who was looking at the notebook, looked up at Mikami's question. "The County Times, D TV Station, and FM County People's Broadcasting agreed. I can't find Tomino of D Daily, but it should be 99% okay."

Four local media.For Suwa, this is no effort at all!Just ask one of the four media to file a "posting case" for the protest article.No, it would be best if these four companies jointly propose the proposal. "What about Yomiuri and Sankei?" "Yomiuri's movements are still unclear. Although they have also raised strong protests, if Toyo is too showy, they may want to beat Toyo. Sankei said that if it is handed over to the police It is not impossible to consider the words of the Minister of State Affairs." "What about the remaining three rooms?"

"Ah! Yes." The answer was Kuramae.Maybe it was because he still had lingering fears after being yelled at by Mikami just now, and he seemed a little cowering. "Let's take a look. NHK, the newsletter, and the Tokyo Shimbun all said to read it again...Although they are also opposed to publishing anonymously, I can't feel that they have any special insistence on submitting protest articles. I think it should be in the end. Adopt the opinion of the majority!" Mikami lit a cigarette. He counted the votes in his head. Four media outlets each "directly protested to the minister" and "handed over to the media officer for safekeeping", three "reserved attitudes", and one each "handed over to the minister" and "unclear attitude".

Really subtle numbers. "Is there a way to take the Sanjing a step back and turn it into the custody of the secretary and section chief?" "It's not easy! Because if you do this, you won't be able to stand up in front of other newspapers." Mikami nodded, and turned his face to Kuramae. "Try to put a little more pressure on NHK, current affairs, and Tokyo. You might as well reveal in the conversation that the bid rigging case will spread upwards recently, and sell them a favor." "I understand." Mikami turned his face back to Suwa's direction.

"Go and take down the daily attack, and you can inadvertently reveal that the second class has been eyeing the octagonal construction." "Okay, but judging from the current situation, I think it may be easier to win over Yomiuri." "But Yomiuri is already one step ahead of everyone." Suwa nodded in agreement.Yomiuri and Asahi have already written exclusive interviews on this bid-rigging case, and the ones most in need of information are Mainichi and Toyo. "Then, can you ignore Asahi for the time being?" "Yes. Because if one is not done well, it may cause adverse effects."

"That's true." Suwa seconded, but immediately frowned. "What about Dongyang? Let's just leave it alone?" "No, I'm going to call on their editor-in-chief now." As long as Toyo's attitude can be softened, everything will be much simpler.In addition to Akikawa's own presence, the fact that Toyo is the secretary of this month's press club cannot be ignored.As long as Toyo's attitude changes to "hand over to the broadcaster for safekeeping", other media such as NHK and current affairs will seem to vote in favor.Having said that, the relationship with Akikawa is so tense now, and he is not the kind of character who will fly over if you hang a carrot on his nose.If you want to reverse the situation in one fell swoop in the little time left, you can only persuade Akikawa's boss and look forward to the effect of Shangyi's orders.

"and also……" Mikami lowered his voice, not wanting Meiyun to hear him. "The old man who was in the car accident is dead. Don't let them find out until the club next door is finished." Surprised, the two nodded silently. Mikami glanced at the clock on the wall, it was past eleven o'clock. "Let's split up and act!" The two stood up after paying attention, and Mikami also stood up, and lightly touched the back of Kuramae who was about to leave the sofa with his fist. "please." I shouldn't have yelled at you just now.This is what Mikami wanted to say.Zangqian turned his head, a reassuring look flashed across his flushed face.Even Meiyun cheered up.Originally, a person hunched over the desk in the corner and used the computer, but suddenly stood up, walked to the window with brisk steps, opened the window, and let the outside air pour in.In this cramped and airtight room where four people are always looking at each other, the slightest argument or misunderstanding will lead to a lack of oxygen.

Mikami returned to his seat and called Toyo Shimbun's D branch.Luckily, it was Zi Qianxiong who he was looking for who answered the phone himself.Although business cards have been exchanged at media conferences before, this is the first time they have spoken to each other.Mikami expressed that he wanted to discuss something with him, and asked him if he would like to have lunch, and Azusa agreed without saying a word. "Like the cops".Mikami was relieved that his impressions from the media meeting were reflected in the conversation. Mikami dismissed Meiyun as soon as he finished making the phone call, and now he is the only one left in the office.

Because he suddenly remembered something. He is going to meet the editor-in-chief of the newspaper, and use the inside story of the case to bribe the other party to prevent the reporters from protesting against the minister... Mikami picked up the phone again.Although I said that I couldn't go back at noon today when I went out in the morning, I still made a phone call to go home. "Today, you must order Sogetsuan's soba noodles. It doesn't matter if you order two. One of them is a large bowl. I will cook it for dinner. I will eat it when I go home, you know?" After Mikami finished talking on his own, he put the receiver back before Minako hung up the phone.

Meiyun came back with the kettle. "Broadcaster, are you okay?" Mikami was taken aback by Meiyun's thoughtless question. "What's wrong?" "Your face is very ugly." "It's okay." Maybe because Mikami was very impatient in answering, Meiyun was silent for a while, then watched Mikami's reaction. "Broadcaster." "What's up?" "Is there anything I can do to help?" Her tone was a little passionate. "You've done enough." "Please let me also join the reporter's countermeasures."

Mikami didn't dare to look into Meiyun's eyes, kicked the floor with his heel, turned the chair half a circle, and said to her with his back: "You don't have to. Do me a favor and stop adding to my troubles."