Chapter 70 Section 68

In front of me is a completely "Tokyo" scene. Ten p.m.Mikami stepped into the press conference site on the sixth floor of the West Auditorium. As soon as he entered the door, he felt that the temperature in the room was different from that in the corridor.It was already the largest room in the county hall, but it was overcrowded at this moment.The room is filled with long tables and chairs, and cameras that fill up the rest of the pathway.It's impossible to get through without bumping into other people's shoulders, elbows or bags, and if you are not careful, you will trip over the wires on the floor.There were conversations everywhere, voices overlapping and merging into a piercing low-frequency murmur that filled the room.

The figure of Kuramae with the "Koho" armband pinned to his arm appeared on the podium behind the front, and it took Mikami a few minutes to walk over to him.There is a long table for the press on the podium, and a large number of microphones for TV and radio stations are placed in the center. "Tomorrow's inspector inspection has been cancelled." Kuramae's pupils lost focus for a moment, presumably he had already forgotten about it! "Oh... is it? Canceled?" "Tell our reporters here. If you can't speak directly, call them on your cell phone."

"our side……?" "It's our reporter!" "Oh! OK, I'll deal with it right away." Perhaps because he knew where his reporter was, Zangqian stepped off the podium and moved forward through the crowd. Mikami took a look at the entire venue again. This should be the first and last time he faced so many media. There was a large group of photographers taking up positions right in front of the podium. Sitting directly on the ground, it looks like a crowd gathering to protest.And behind the cameraman is the reporter's camp.Behind the long tables connected like mountains, there are faces of reporters.Not everyone's expression is tense, some people look surprised, some look dull, some look disturbed, and some look expectant.A provocative look.The corner of his mouth seemed to have something to say.Wearing black-rimmed glasses like an old-timer.He folded his arms calmly.Is that handsome guy in a long coat and scarf from a TV station?Someone is yawning, someone is talking loudly on their mobile phone, and someone is making everyone around them laugh.Some people prepared travel bags and sleeping bags, and some even brought simple tents. Are you planning to fight for a long time?There are also quite a few women, some who are giving instructions to young men with blue veins, some who are happy to reunite and screaming with joy, and there is a round face that looks like a female anchor who is touching the powder box.In short, they are all self-respecting faces. I don't know if I should say it is self-confidence?Is it better to be proud?In short, all the people who have interviewed major events from all over the country gathered together, creating an atmosphere of being defiant and completely unaware of how thick-skinned they are.

"Our family's reporters" were submerged in this group of people. If you don't have to follow Zangqian's back with your eyes, it must be difficult to find them!I saw Toyo's Teshima, and he was handing a business card to a middle-aged greasy-haired man in a down jacket with his hair combed back.Maybe it's the ace reporter from the headquarters or some big shot!There was a flattering smile on Teshima's face.Seeing the daily Utsuki, he was thinking about something with a bitter face.I saw that his brows were loosened, it turned out that Zangqian was calling him.Seeing Asahi's Takagi Maru, she was alone, surrounded by people from the same company, but she couldn't join their conversation.There are also Kasai from Yomiuri and Yamashina from the Quanxian Times, all of whom seem to be sitting on pins and needles.He was obviously a reporter from the local area where the incident happened, but he didn't have any arrogance on his face.That's why it's so inconspicuous, as long as you turn your eyes away a little, you will be submerged in a sea of ​​strange people.

Mikami suddenly realized.This group of guests who didn't know their names, company names, or affiliations controlled the entire venue with an overwhelming majority.The press conference of this kidnapping case was held for this group of outsiders who don't know what kind of character they have, what kind of position they have, what they have done in the past, and what they have said.For these "where the events go" people, it doesn't matter where the events happen.In their eyes, the county policeman of D is just a symbol, a county policeman in the countryside, a newspaper in the countryside, that's all.They didn't know anything about the D County Police, and didn't think it was necessary to know.To put it bluntly, it is a once-in-a-lifetime encounter. To put it bluntly, you are not afraid of losing face when you go out.Make full use of the guest position that you can leave after a pat on the butt, unceremoniously and mercilessly on other people's territory... The air is full of this shallow and ruthless atmosphere.

Is this the media?Being too close to "our family reporter" once caused him pain, and he also blindly pursued the close relationship between lips and teeth.When the press venue fell under the control of Tokyo, he missed those days even more. Ochiai would soon face such a situation.Every time a press conference is held, "I'm just a puppet" has to be reiterated.As a publicity officer, that was a picture he didn't even want to imagine.What kind of battlefield will be waiting ahead? Mei Yun's figure came into view.She was standing near the entrance, and because she was wearing a uniform, she could be seen at a glance.

Meiyun also noticed Mikami, and waved her hands high.It's almost like finding a lover in the crowd.It was the first time I saw Mei Yun who was so happy, it must be because she made all the media abide by the regulations on handling kidnapping cases, and made every interview car park in the underground parking lot!She must have forgotten how to laugh too!Although Meiyun wanted to come over, she couldn't.She was mobbed by reporters.The human wall made by reporters is partly because of seeing her armband, and the other part is because of her beauty.Mikami called Meiyun's cell phone, and saw her pick it up hastily.

"Good job... well done." Before answering, Mei Yun's expression lit up first. "Have you eaten yet?" "fried rice." "Go get something to eat after you finish one more thing for me." "You go to help Zangqian. He is notifying the chief executives of various media that the inspection has been cancelled." "In the middle of the room, near the aisle on the right. You call him on the cell phone." After hanging up the phone, Meiyun dialed again.Zangqian reacted quickly.Mikami saw him sticking the phone to his ear and then walked off the podium.The smile infected by Meiyun just now has disappeared from her lips, and the reporter is not the only one who wants to notify the cancellation of the inspection.

Mikami walked towards the corner of the room, and there was an administrative area surrounded by screens, "Non-related personnel of D County Police Headquarters are prohibited from entering".There were five folding chairs inside, but no one was there. Promise... Mikami once had such an idea. Mikami opened the cell phone he was holding tightly in his hand, and called Amamiya Yoshio's home.I looked at my watch, it was ten twenty... No one answered at least ten rings.Have you gone to bed yet?But this is not something that can be left for tomorrow morning.Twelve times...thirteen times...every time the bell rang, his chest throbbed.

The other party finally picked up the phone.But there was no sound, only the boundless silence in my ears. Mikami was the first to break the silence. "Sorry to disturb you so late. Is this Mr. Amamiya's house?" "...I am Yugong." A very quiet voice. "I'm Mikami from the prefectural police. I visited you a few days ago." "Please allow me to report directly to you—the inspector's inspection, which was originally scheduled to be held tomorrow, has been canceled due to some circumstances. I am very sorry for notifying you so late." And then there's a long blank, really, really long blank.

Yugong finally spoke out. His short white hair appeared in front of his eyes.Does he feel disappointed?Did he also look forward to the report of the inspector's inspection a little bit? Promise... For Yugong, maybe it really is that right. Mikami bowed his head in apology. "I don't know how to apologize to you. It's rare that you are willing to accept our abrupt request and agree to let us visit your house, but it turned out like this..." Another long period of silence. Why would it be canceled?The silence seemed to be a wordless torture, which made Mikami feel ashamed. Mikami lowered his head even lower, unexpectedly... Huh? At this moment, Mikami suddenly remembered that he had shown his ugly face in front of Amamiya Shoko's spirit... "Last time I lost my composure... I laughed..." The voice is very gentle.Mikami even felt that this was the first time he heard Amamiya's real voice.His daughter was killed, but the murderer was never caught. Why could he still make such a gentle voice? Mikami made another loss and then hung up the phone.Pressing hard on the head of the eye has reached the limit.Talk to Yugong again, and the tears will flow like last time. Mikami took a deep breath and punched his chest two or three times with his fist.One more phone call is required.Mikami coughed a few times, checking his voice repeatedly. Sure enough, it still couldn't hide it from Mina's ears. "nothing." Minako's mantra weighed heavily on his chest more than ever. "Well, I can't go back tonight. You lock the doors and windows and go to bed early. And..." Speak!Sanshang Qi gathers in Dantian. "Counselor Matsuoka said he would lend you to support the investigation." "A kidnapping case." Mikami's voice naturally became quieter. "He wants you to pretend to be a couple tomorrow to support the investigation." There was the sound of Mina taking a deep breath. "He said not to force it, it depends on what you mean." "Seventeen-year-old female high school student." "You can refuse. The counselor said it's all right. But if..." To help others.Mikami wanted to relay what Matsuoka said to her.No, it was Yugong's words.There are not only bad things in life, there are bound to be good things to happen... "Minako." "Minako?" Mikami raised his head and looked up at the ceiling, as if he could see Mina's determined expression before his eyes.Finally, she agreed, so that's good, at least I can take a small step forward.So when the phone rang again right after he hung up, he thought Mina had repented, so he picked it up without looking at the caller ID... Mikami couldn't help suspecting that he had deliberately calculated the timing to call. "What's the matter?" Mikami couldn't believe his ears, waiting for Erdu's next sentence. "No." After answering this sentence, his mind began to turn quickly. "You're free now, right?" "Really?" Mikami was a little annoyed. "Things don't seem to be going the way you planned!" "Admit it, you have no ability to change anything, anything!" Mikami wanted to give him a head-on blow, but Erdu's answer was still so flat. Miscalculation?The implication is that the officer's inspection was messed up by this accidental kidnapping. Is it just his miscalculation? "Don't overestimate yourself! What miscalculation? Are you trying to laugh at me to death? It's best that you can even estimate by chance!" What's the meaning? A face that seemed to be in a hurry appeared on the edge of the screen, it was Suwa.Mikami gestured to him that he would be ready soon, and said the last sentence to the phone. "I have nothing to trouble you. If you are free, just clean the office." While hanging up the phone, Suwa said: "The formal agreement has been signed, and the first press conference will be held at eleven o'clock."