Chapter 73 Section 71

Turnarounds always come suddenly. At half past six, Ochiai came alive again.The way he returned to the press conference at that time was completely different from when he went to the special search headquarters.His expression was visibly relaxed, and although his footsteps were not quite manageable, he was able to walk up to the podium without Suwa's support, sat on the chair with his head upright, and scanned the entire venue.Obviously he brought back better news than good news.If someone died, he would definitely not be able to show such an expression.Either Mezaki Utasumi showed up safe and sound, or the gangster has already been caught.If this is the case, the reporting agreement can be terminated immediately, and the dark curtain shrouded in this confined space will disappear in an instant.

Mikami stood beside the group of photographers and glanced at his subordinates.Suwa nodded slightly, and Kuramae and Migumo walked over.Each other's moods are a little fluctuating, and everyone's face can't hide the desire to end as soon as possible. The reporters also noticed the change in Ochiai and started to stir up some commotion.In the feeling of tension and anticipation intertwined, many reporters leaned forward from the table one after another, afraid of missing a word.The lights dedicated to the TV station were turned on at the same time, and the photographers started to press the shutter shoulder to shoulder.Bearded Hu held the microphone, only he was different from other reporters, although he was not disappointed, but he was not very happy to see Ochiai's resurrection.

"So, please answer the question just now. How many silent calls were there in total? When did you call? How long did it last? Did you hear any background noise?" "Don't know about that yet." Since Ochiai answered this question with a smile, the bearded man's expression also changed. "Could it be that there was a major breakthrough in the case? Did you find Utasumi Mezaki? Or do you know who the gangster is?" Everyone pricked up their ears and waited with bated breath. "Ah! That's not the case. Both the gangster and the gangster haven't been found yet."

"Then what else?" The bearded man's imposing manner was overwhelming, but Ochiai still kept a smile on his face. "It's the threatening calls that you have asked me several times, and I finally know where they are from. Both calls were from Xuanwu City." This is indeed very important information, but the timing of it is too bad.Ochiai's reaction filled everyone with anticipation, which actually made this information sound insignificant.All the reporters present took a deep breath at the same time, not knowing what else to say to this idiot who didn't understand the situation.

The bearded man has figured out what Ochiai is really about. "Where is that in Xuanwu City?" "what……?" "It should be possible to narrow the range to a radius of three kilometers! Do you understand? What we want to know is specific and correct information." "Ah!" After Ochiai uttered this sound, he was speechless again. "Again!" The greasy-headed man on the side cursed, his tone was no different from that of a teacher ordering students.Anger was instantly ignited, and the counterforce of failed expectations made the curse words sharper. "Are you a three-year-old who can only run errands?" "Do you have any learning ability?" "A person like you is just wasting food!"

Ochiai's eyes stopped in mid-air, there was no expression on his face, all the muscles were relaxed, it looked like a dead face.He was probably crying and begging Arakita, begging Arakita to give him some information that could appease the reporter, and finally let him ask for the place where the threatening call was sent, and then returned here with the faint expectation that he might be praised. However…… "Don't procrastinate, hurry up! Ask me some decent news!" But Luohe didn't stand up, and the body that looked like a still picture was slowly leaning forward. "Knock!" With a sound, his forehead hit the table, his elbows were spread apart, and he lay on his stomach on the table.

That posture seemed to be kowtowing to everyone. "Call an ambulance!" Mei Yun yelled. However, the bearded man roared with a voice twice as strong as hers: "Don't be so nice to him! Don't think that you can escape by pretending to be dead!" Meiyun stretched out the palm with the orthographic characters written on it in front of the bearded man. "He's been back and forth twenty-nine times! He's held a press conference all night without sleep for seven and a half hours!" The bearded man didn't even look at her, his eyes were fixed on Ochiai on the podium.

"Aren't we the same? I flew from Tokyo and spent seven and a half hours without sleep all night. In such a tense state, everyone was almost suffering from economy class syndrome. I ran back and forth twenty-nine times ? Isn’t that great? Just enough to get the body moving.” The oily man at the side elbowed the bearded man. "Let them be sent to the hospital! In this way, the minister or the head of a section will have to face it..." "What if another piece of garbage is sent?" Hu mustache man asked back, turning his gaze back to Ochiai. "If you want to go home and sleep, please go to the Minister of Criminal Affairs! Kneel and kowtow to him and ask him to attend the press conference instead of you."

On the podium, Suwa and Kuramae had already rushed to Ochiai's side, and Meiyun also rushed forward with a water bottle and a towel, helping to help Ochiai who was limp and limp.The puppet's clockwork has broken.Ochiai was already exhausted, and saliva dripped from the corner of his mouth. "Hey! Cheer up! You can be regarded as a member of the special examination team! If you can't even handle this kind of scene, you have no future!" "Enough!" Mikami said.These words came from the bottom of my heart.The bearded man turned his head to look at him, with an expression on his face that he didn't hear what he was saying clearly.

"Enough!" Mikami raised his voice. "It's already Lingchi, let him go!" "What did you say?" The bearded man strode up to him, stretched his arms and brought the microphone to Mikami's mouth. "Please say it again." "Because it is already late, the police will not send anyone out, and the press conference will also be suspended." Hundreds of hands pounded on the table at the same time, and everyone stood up.The floor shook, and a howling wind blew through the house.All the subordinates on the podium opened their eyes wide, and even Ochiai looked at Mikami with half-open eyes.The bearded man shook the microphone he held up high from side to side.leave it to me...

Finally, the venue fell silent.However, everyone seems to be whispering.As long as Mikami made a slip of the tongue, it would detonate instantly, and the cannons roared. "Is it Ling Chi?" The bearded man gave Mikami a provocative expression. "You are the broadcasting officer, right? Have you figured out the current situation? Who wants the second section chief who doesn't even know the name of the victim to be the head of the press conference? Push the weak to be the scapegoats, and the cadres hide themselves In a safe place, this is what you call Ling Chi!" "Take him to the infirmary first!" Mikami yelled at the podium.Meiyun reacted quickly. "Hey! You pompous devil broadcaster! Are you listening to others?" The devil's publicity officer with ostentation?It turned out that this is how he and the oily man were called Mikami. "The press conference is suspended? Are the police giving up their obligations under the agreement?" "The next press conference will start at 8:00 am. If the case progresses during this period, I will notify you in writing." "Jokes should be done in moderation! How can a newspaper that doesn't know the details of the case inform us in writing of the progress of the case?" "That's right!" The reporters protested loudly in unison. "Don't say such irresponsible words!" "Bring the Minister of Criminal Affairs right now!" "Although the police don't have any good things, it's the first time I've encountered such a low-quality advertisement." The bearded man looked directly at Mikami and said.He has very beautiful eyes.Is it possible to grow such a pair of clear eyes like glass beads after advocating social justice for many years? "Hurry up and take him to the infirmary!" Mikami shouted at the podium again.Suwa and Kuramae were each supporting Ochiai's shoulders. "And then? What are you going to do next?" "What should I do?" "Everyone has been sent to the infirmary by you, who will host the next reporter?" "Of course I'll find someone suitable." "That's the Minister of Criminal Affairs. Promise us here now!" "That's right!" "That's right!" "That's right!" The sound of approval echoed in the venue like a surround sound effect. "Call the Minister of Criminal Affairs!" "Promise us!" Mikami remained silent, clenching his teeth. "If you don't talk, we will be very troubled. We just asked for a very ordinary kidnapping press conference. Why didn't the Minister of Criminal Affairs come forward? What is the D County Police hiding?" With the support of two people, Ochiai got off the podium, intending to pass through the venue crowded with reporters.Mikami called Meiyun over, always feeling that it was really dangerous for her to go through this group of people by herself.Ochiai carefully looked for a space where he could land, and slowly walked towards the exit.The shoes can hardly step on the floor, and without the assistance of the two guardians on the left and right, it may not be possible to walk even a step.Mikami seemed to see the scene of transporting wounded soldiers away from the minefield. "Wait a minute!" The sharp voice came from the middle of the venue. "Who's going to let you leave like this?" "At least you should wait until the minister will preside over the press conference!" Mikami cursed in a low voice.If you step on a landmine, a series of explosions will begin soon. "Don't go!" The angry reporters left their seats one after another, blocking the direction of Ochiai, and the way to the left and right was surrounded by reporters. "Guaranteed!" "Exchange with the Minister of Criminal Affairs!" The wall of people surrounding Ochiai shrunk, Suwa and Kuramae's faces changed, and Meiyun, who was standing behind Mikami, let out a scream. "Don't touch him! Or you'll be arrested for obstructing official duties!" Mikami heard the echo of his own words.It turned out that he snatched the bearded man's microphone and shouted loudly. The venue was suddenly silent, and all 269 pairs of eyes were looking at him. Mikami closed his eyes.Hum...hum...hum... The violent vibration and pressure caused by the sound waves that could not be judged continued to hit the eardrum.The microphone was rudely snatched back, not by the bearded man but by the greasy man. "Don't want to open a dyeing workshop just because you have a three-point color! You are a pompous devil's broadcaster! Only a country boy would think that everything can be done with a tough attitude." The bearded man stared at Mikami, and took the microphone in his hand again.All injustice is to be righted.The glass-like eyes were stained with anger without any hesitation. "We have been patient for a long time. I believe that what you said may be just the words directed and acted by minors. In view of the seriousness of the matter, you also turn a blind eye to anonymous soap operas, but no matter how patient you are It's reached the limit!" Suddenly, the bearded man became emotional. "There should be a limit to fooling people! This kind of press conference can't be called a press conference at all! The D county police are abusing the reporting agreement. Blocking all information and doing things in private! Can everyone tolerate such absurd things happening? Therefore, I propose a vote immediately!" Hu Xinan turned to face all the media: "Immediately protest this abnormal situation to the superior officer, and then ask the Criminal Bureau to reassign competent people to the Special Search Headquarters, including the response to the media, all by the Criminal Bureau The person sent to command and supervise! Do you have any objections?" "Wait a minute!" Mikami yelled, "A normal press conference will be held next, and all the information will be handed over, so there will be no objections!" "What else is there to say? It's because you can't even hold a normal press conference, so things have turned into this, isn't it?" "I don't need you to tell me! D county police did not fulfill their due obligations, but please give us time to correct it, it doesn't matter if it doesn't take too long." "Can you get the Minister of Criminal Affairs to come forward?" "I'll ask a class leader to come forward." The fire extinguishing agent took effect, and instantly extinguished the raging flames in the venue.It was because the fire burned too much that he had to make such a choice, otherwise he would never use such a large amount of fire extinguishing agent. "The next press conference will be at eight o'clock in the morning...the report is over." follow me.Mikami reminded Meiyun behind him, and then started to walk forward with the feeling of breaking out of the encirclement.Halfway to meet Ochiai, push Ochiai's back and continue walking.Although the fire extinguishing agent worked, the smoke produced was extraordinary. Come to the corridor and walk all the way to the elevator door.Even so, the sharp gaze like a needle can still be felt from behind. "……Thank you." Ochiai said with a sigh.Mikami grabbed his shoulders.Like Akikawa, very thin shoulders. The five of them walked into the elevator together.While waiting for the elevator doors to close, Mikami told Suwa: "I'll go to Department G again." Suwa kept his head down.Everyone present knew that it was an impossible task to find Matsuoka, who was in command at the scene... "You can't do nothing. Even if there is no way for the counselor to attend the press conference, maybe you can still ask for some investigative information." Suwa still didn't raise his head.Mikami could fully understand his feelings. "I'll let the first class leader come forward." This sentence can no longer be taken back.But Matsuoka will not come forward, and Mikami, who should be responsible for this, is not there.For Suwa who has lost his confidence as a Hirokashi, what is waiting ahead is the cruel reality that he is unable to face.But…… "You can't just do nothing." Mikami repeated this sentence again, this time speaking to himself. "Go at ease!" It was Ochiai who spoke. "I still... I can still hold on, and I will find a way to hold on." Mikami still grabbed his shoulder, trying to give him some strength.He didn't know what to say, and he didn't want to put pressure on Suwa. "Suwa." "..." "Erdu from the police department said he wanted to help... Do you want to ask him to help?" With a sound of "Ding!", the elevator stopped.The door opened, but no one wanted to go out.Both Kuramae and Meiyun looked at Suwa, and their eyes expressed: "No matter what, we will support the decision of the section chief." The door closes automatically.At the moment when it was about to close, Suwa pressed the door open button with his finger. "No need... If you show weakness to the person in charge of personnel management, you will not be able to be a publicity officer in the future."

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