Chapter 44 Section 42

Mikami arrived at the prefectural police headquarters at 7:30 in the morning. Suwa entered the advertising room one step ahead of him, and Meiyun was already sitting at the desk talking on the phone.She faced Sanshang and silently made a staring salute.I don't know if it's because I'm overthinking, but I always feel that her side is a little swollen, and the makeup that is as light as plain makeup seems to show some kind of determination. Suwa walked in front of Mikami, blocking Mikami's view. "I just asked Zangqian to go next door to inquire about the news. It seems that things have turned around a bit because of this."

Mikami knew what he was referring to.Dongyang has repeatedly written exclusive reports, and this morning's scandal is the highest level, which is tantamount to knocking other reporters to the bottom.The entire journalists club just had a centripetal force because of the issue of anonymity, and Dongyang was the leader, but now Dongyang is the leader. In the eyes of other journalists who have been put together, it must be a betrayal of taking advantage of the fire. Everyone will start to hate The media's concerted confrontation with the police has cast doubt on it. "They will definitely have their own agendas. We can take this opportunity to win over the moderate faction. If it goes well, it may make them give up the idea of ​​boycotting the press conference."

Mikami nodded noncommittally. Toyo's return of the carbine did change the situation, but despite Suwa's eloquence, his expression was not as clear as what he said.Last night, you insisted that only "apologizing from the broadcaster" is the only way to break the status quo. Did you start to feel scared after one night?That's why he secretly acted alone in the Guangbao agency without telling Minister Chijian.Thinking about it carefully, this is a very risky choice for the police department who is selling out inside information.Mikami didn't intend to blame him, but it was indeed a disappointment.That's right, this guy is Chima's subordinate after all...

"Good morning." Mei Yun stood up and bowed her head in salute.Only then did Mikami realize that she had finished talking on the phone.His jaw tightened unnaturally, and his attitude was very stiff.I must have come to apologize for my rudeness on the phone yesterday.But judging from the complicated and flickering eyes in her eyes, she didn't mean to apologize for going to Amigo. "I have roughly collected the information on the inspector general." Suwa broke in between the two of them again, holding several fax papers and documents that looked like personnel folders.

"Yoshitake Kuriyama, fifty years old. Do you know this man?" "I don't know." Mikami replied.Both of them have been in the organization for half their lives, and they may have heard of it somewhere, but at least this name has never appeared among the personnel related to the criminal department. "After graduating from the police academy, he was almost always stationed in the police station. Later, because of severe back pain, he begged his superiors to transfer him to the detention center." This person has nothing to do with the Police Department.Suwa also presents his judgment in his own way.

"What about rewards and punishments?" "It's nothing special. At most, I lost the lost and found documents when I was young, and I got a warning." "What about this person's evaluation?" "Just now I asked someone from Department F, and I heard that he is not very popular. He is sinister and jealous, and he also puts on an arrogant look for no reason. Almost everyone has nothing good to say about him. The only advantage is probably his good looks. Not bad, popular in backcountry taverns." Sounds like a nasty guy. "What kind of person is that woman who stole things?"

"That woman also has bad conduct." Lin Xiazi, thirty-seven years old.She used to be a massage girl, but now she is the mistress of a thief who specializes in breaking through.Her concubine is currently serving time for habitual theft. Mikami couldn't help but sneered from his nose. "What kind of pot does it go with what kind of lid? Lin Xiazi must have also been caught for breaking into the empty door, right?" "She was just stealing, and it is said that she locked the bag of a female college student who bought tickets at the station." Mikami turned his neck around to buy some time to think.

"It's really easy to plead guilty!" "what?" "I'm referring to Li Shan. The gift certificate he gave Lin Xiazi didn't have a signature on it. You can tell the director that it's the woman who spurted blood!" "It seems that Lin Xiazi has evidence in black and white. Because Lin hysterically clamored to tell his boss and wife, Li Shan had no choice but to write a letter of repentance." That was decisive evidence.Does Toyo know about this?If they have this letter of repentance in their hands, they can write reports with confidence without asking the police cadres for verification.

"It's also possible that Lin Xiazi released the news himself!" Suwa stared at the sky, blinked a few times, and then turned his gaze back to Mikami. "That shouldn't be possible! Lin Du has already got the gift certificate, maybe this is her purpose of threatening Li Shan. If she tells the media, wouldn't she be slapping herself?" "Then where did Akikawa's information come from?" Unlike the time on the phone, this time Suwa answered immediately. "I don't know the exact figures, but I'm afraid it's the Criminal Department."

"Why do you think so?" Sanshang continued to question without changing his face. "It was said by the police department of Bureau F. He said that they didn't know that Kuriyama did such a thing. Besides, the police personnel revealed to the reporter that the scandal in the detention center was a self-defeating act, so it is absolutely impossible. " "The people in the criminal department are the same! After all, they all think that the detention center belongs to them." "But on the surface, it is still managed by the police department, and I am not proud of the secrecy. The police are subject to the strictest requirements."

Suwa's expression seemed to say: Unlike the criminal department, the police's reputation is very tight. Then he changed his expression and said in a different way: "Could it be that during the interrogation, Lin accidentally told the criminal police what Lishan did?" "Then did the detective accidentally tell the reporter?" Perhaps sensing Mikami's displeasure, Suwa leaned forward and said: "I heard that those people in the criminal department look weird!" "Strange? What kind of weird method?" "Uh... Seeing the morning paper, everyone should be in a panic! The director immediately called for an emergency call, so all the police officers showed up at the police station early in the morning, but only the people in the criminal department didn't look surprised at all. It seems like I knew it a long time ago, but I just pretended not to know it on purpose." "Which detective will show a surprised expression when he is surprised?" Having said that, Mikami also noticed that Suwa's reasoning was actually correct.If the person who was originally a massage girl and her concubine is also a thief, she must be a well-known husband and wife team in the criminal department of Department F.Unlike the suspect who entered the interrogation room for the first time, it can be said that he has a good understanding of the atmosphere in the interrogation room and can use it freely.If Li Shan really did something to him, 99% of Lin Xiazi would complain or cry to the criminal police in charge!No, even if she didn't make a big deal at that time, maybe the criminal police could sniff out some clues from Lin's confession.In any case, this rumor may have been spread throughout the criminal department, and it may have become an open secret between other police stations and the criminal police of the headquarters under the premise of "don't tell others". Is it really a good thing done by the criminal department?Assuming that the secret of "don't tell others" has also reached Minister Arakita's ears, he ordered the criminal police of Department F to investigate the truth of the matter, and then used the report of Dongyang, which has a sales volume of 8 million copies, to make the most effective report to the police department. threat of effect. Mikami raised his head again and looked at Suwa. "The news leaked out of the Criminal Division of Department F. Do you really think so?" "Yes, that's right." "Are you saying that Qiu Chuan specially went to the jurisdiction in the deep mountains to dig up information?" "It's not that he ran to dig, but the criminal police took the initiative to send the news to the door. Qiu Chuan is so famous, as long as anyone who has worked in the headquarters, no one does not know that guy." "Why do you want to do such a thing?" "From the perspective of the destructive power of the intelligence, the target should be the director's head! I heard that Director Obokata's character is suspicious to the point of pathology, and there are many people who are dissatisfied with him." So that's how Suwa came to the conclusion that the detective leaked the news based on this point!It's not impossible.But if Suwa has more or less detected the inside story of the chief's inspection, then this statement is used to clarify. The only thing to say is now.Only when Mikami told him the information himself, instead of letting him hear it from Akama, could Suwa truly become his subordinate.But he couldn't speak.Because Mikami himself has not yet grasped the core part, if he just talked about a dangerous general, it would be tantamount to ordering him to carry the body bag of unknown content with him, which made him unable to get out of it. determination. "It's time for me to go." Suwa glanced at the clock, raised her head and said. "There is one more thing I want to discuss with you." "What's up?" "It's the first time Director Obokata has a press conference like this, so I think it's best to mention him." On the way, the volume began to change to a whisper. "At the end of the press conference and when we started chatting, let him reveal the details of Lin Xiazi in an informal way. Once they knew that she was originally a massage girl and the mistress of a thief who was serving a prison sentence, some media immediately Feel the lack of interest, otherwise every evening paper will handle this report very seriously!" Mikami sighed lightly. "Does this mean that some reporters will suspect that it was the woman who took the initiative to seduce Lishan?" "It would be great if someone raised such a question. As long as the director doesn't speak, let the reporters imagine." It was indeed a good idea, but Mikami couldn't fully agree. "The director may not speak, but he must not mislead. Even if the woman really took the initiative to seduce him, it is still Kuriyama's fault. Don't let the reporter think that the police are protecting him, otherwise it will only be written worse." He ended up speaking very quickly.Because the phone in front of him was ringing non-stop. Knowing that it was the call from Secretary Ishii, Mikami lifted his chin to Suwa who was still waiting for instructions.go! "It's pretty quiet right now." He was supposed to be full of complaints against Mikami, but his tone was unexpectedly bright. "It's not an apology, it's an explanation! Please." "Because there is still the matter of Agency F, the media meeting may also be a little uneasy." Just as he thought.Because if you are there, you will be forced to make an apology for this vulgar and nasty scandal.In order to protect the head of the department, Akama or Shirata Police Section Chief apologized to the public instead.However, those experienced journalists have long seen this kind of trick and don't want to watch it anymore. Will they allow the minister to be absent? Mikami waved to Suwa who was about to leave the room.Mei Yun reacted first and looked over. "What is the reason for the minister's absence?" The tone sounded a little smug, maybe he came up with this idea. "Did the minister not say anything?" "Not this, I mean Toyo's exclusive report." Mikami didn't ask any more questions, so he hung up the phone.As a result, even Ishii was on the outskirts.He knew nothing about the real purpose of this hall, and he was looking forward to the presence of the extremely distinguished chief. Mikami reached for the direct-dial phone on the table. He was going to call Shozo Odate's house and tell him that he would come to visit tonight.Although he hasn't really made up his mind to hurt this elder who was his matchmaker, he can't do nothing.Because the chief's inspection is only three days away. While counting the ringtones of the phone, he let his eyes circle around the wall, looking at Meiyun from a distance.Mei Yun was tapping the computer on the corner table with skillful fingering, but her attention was on her side, waiting for Mikami to finish talking on the phone. Feeling heavy in his heart, Mikami looked away.When Meiyun asked him to use her regardless of his status as a woman, he realized how difficult it is for female subordinates to use.Meiyun before yesterday was only a nominal subordinate.A sense of loss came to my heart along with thorns.As a boss, he only wants subordinates who come and go when he is called, which does not seem to be Chima's patent. The phone rang for a long time but no one answered.Is the wife also accompanying the morning walk and rehabilitation? Kuramae walked into the advertising room while he was on the phone.As soon as Mikami put down the microphone, he immediately leaned over.The amount of alcohol he drank last night can be seen from the puffy face. "How's the situation next door?" "All the media have gone to the press conference of Agency F. Before they go out, what should I say? The atmosphere is very tense... Except for Dongyang, it seems that two or three are whispering to each other." "Looking like you can't bear it?" "That's right, that's what it feels like." Zangqian said without confidence.Until now, he still has no way to break into the circle of reporters. "Is Akikawa there?" "I haven't seen him today. If it was the deputy Teshima, he was still there until just now." "If you see Qiu Chuan, tell him to come over." "I see." The conversation should have ended, but Kuramae's expression seemed to have something to say. "What's wrong?" "That... is about Mingchuan Ryoji last time." "Mingchuan...?" "It's the old man who died in a car accident." It turned out to be this thing.Mikami had instructed him to clarify the cause and effect of the matter.But it's just talking, and I don't expect to get any reports. "What have you got?" "The old man is from Hokkaido." Kuramae obviously hoped that Mikami would react with more surprise. "The old man is from Tomakomai in Hokkaido. Because the family is very poor, it seems that he didn't even go to elementary school. He came to this prefecture before he was 20 years old and worked in a fish paste food processing factory for 40 years. Uh... I am seventy-two years old this year, so twelve years have passed since I retired. My wife died about eight years ago, and I have no relatives since then. I live alone on the annuity in a residence similar to a longhouse. The land is rented, and only The buildings on the ground are under the name of Mingchuan." Mikami was stunned.Is this the "cause and effect" that Zangqian thought? "What about the accident?" "Ah! Well... the cause of death was excessive blood loss caused by internal organ rupture. Since there were no witnesses at the scene, we can only follow the perpetrator's claim that it was because he suddenly rushed out of the road... Before the accident, he was near the scene of the car accident. I drank in a stand-and-drink shop. The shop was near his home. According to the shop owner, it was a monthly enjoyment for him, and he would definitely drink two glasses of soju. When he learned about the car accident, the boss I also feel very sorry. I was drinking happily just a moment ago, if I could leave five minutes earlier or five minutes later..." "Continue to investigate." The reason why this topic was suddenly stopped was because Akikawa suddenly walked into the publicity room. "Sorry last night, I really wanted to go, but a lot of things happened." The overly sweet voice spoke to Meiyun's seat.Meiyun, who is usually expressionless and honest, smiled today and said, "There will be a chance next time." The unhappiness index in Mikami's heart rose a few notches. "You came just in time, I was looking for you." "That would be my real pleasure." Akikawa with a hippie smile sat down on the sofa in the reception area.Anyone who sneaks away successfully the next morning, everyone has this kind of "finished face".Seeing the tired and satisfied expression on his face, one can't help but think that for reporters, exclusive reports may be closer to sexual desire than other desires! Mikami's whole body sank into the sofa. "Such a big gift on Monday morning?" "That's my job, how have other newspapers responded?" "Don't you know if you ask Teshima?" "I'm planning to do this...what can you do with me?" Akikawa is gradually returning to his usual indifferent expression.Thinking about it carefully, this was the first time they had faced each other since they had a big fight in the secretarial class. "Why did you write it without a prophet meeting the cadres?" "That's my freedom!" "Where did the news come from?" "Where did you come from? This question is so stupid, it really doesn't seem like a question Mr. Mikami would ask." "Did someone from Department F break the news?" "Come on, why bother to ask if you know I can't tell?" "It was the Minister of Criminal Affairs who told you!" San Shang went straight to Huanglong.It seems to be right.But Akikawa just blinked slightly. "is this okay?" "What's the meaning?" "There is nothing more expensive than something you can get without breaking a sweat!" Mikami said threateningly.Akikawa's cheeks twitched, which could be seen as a timid reaction.When you reach Akikawa's level, you will naturally understand how terrible "news you get for free" is.From now on, if you owe the other party a favor, you may stand at the entrance of the media being used or wooed if you don't do it well. Akikawa sighed pretendingly. "It doesn't look like you want to talk about apologizing!" "what are you saying?" "I thought you were going to discuss with me the newsman's apology to the club for what happened in the secretarial class." Although he didn't go to the dinner party, Suwa's desperate narration seemed to reach his ears. "As long as I apologize, will the decision to boycott the press conference be canceled?" "Here it goes again. You know that my answer is impossible, so why bother to ask?" "The others too?" Akikawa's expression changed, and he clicked his tongue impatiently. "You really don't understand at all! If it's a relationship that can be destroyed if someone sneaks away and someone is left behind, then the Press Club was disbanded eight hundred years ago." It sounds like you are very confident, but it also looks like you are trying to be brave. Akikawa stood up. "I'm going to the branch office. If you need anything, please call the branch office." "Don't you need to go to Department F?" "I let Teshima pass, and I stayed for the press conference here." "This side...?" Mikami glanced at Zamae, and glanced at Meiyun from the corner of his eye at the same time, but both of them had expressions of "I haven't heard of it". "There is no press conference here!" "Really?" The old god Qiuchuan walked out of the advertising room on the ground, not particularly surprised. something wrong.What is he still planning. Is it Akikawa's personal conspiracy?Or is Toyo Shimbun planning to cause some trouble at the media symposium?or…… Mikami was lost in thought.Toyo got the scoop from Arakita.There is no need to doubt this matter anymore, Akikawa deliberately showed such an attitude, so that anyone can guess that the Criminal Department is the black hand behind the scenes.