Chapter 7 Chapter 6 The Spark of Anger

In the infinite anticipation, the Central Plains greeted the dawn. On this day, he must release Yoshikawa, report on Katori, and let the world know the real situation of Jinpu's pollution through the media. He knew that this matter was worrying and difficult, but it was not without success. Because he found that in the pollution diary that Ayako found, there were words added by the late Professor Fuyuki. It is written with a red ballpoint pen on the last page.The meaning of this last page is: he has read it all. There are only a few words, but it is enough.Fuyuki clearly admitted that the interim report was wrong, but Yoshikawa and the others were right.

Zhong Yuan waited for the sun to rise before leaving the hotel with the pollution diary. Today, Jinpu Bay is still crowded with fishing boats fishing for shrimp.For the fishermen, whether Yoshikawa or high school classmates, maybe they have nothing to do with them. When he was about to arrive at the police station, Kusakabe, who was riding the rented motorcycle, approached him.After asking about the destination, let Zhong Yuan take the back seat. "I saw the report in the evening paper. Thank you." Zhongyuan thanked him first. "Will that teach Katori to be surprised?"

Kusakabe looked ahead and asked. "I think this record is enough for him, so I'm going to the police station to sue him." "Is there any evidence?" "Just wait and see the good show." Central Plains smiled. As Kusakabe said yesterday, Jinpu Police Station seems to be very restless. There are black scorched marks on the walls, probably left by the students throwing gasoline bottles.Perhaps in order to prevent them from attacking again, there are armed mobile team personnel standing on both sides of the entrance. Nakahara and Kusakabe went in together and looked at the director.

Last time, the director was full of confidence, but today his face is gloomy.This actually added strength to the Central Plains. "When will Teacher Yoshikawa be released?" Zhongyuan still asked straight to the point. A wry smile appeared on the director's face. "Because he has already been prosecuted, whether he will be released or not depends on the prosecution." "An alibi has been reported to the prosecutor." "It is not yet certain whether the alibi is established. At present, it is only a witness with an alibi. Of course, we reported it to the prosecutor."

"Can you release it today?" "It depends on the prosecutor. We really can't do anything." The director's tone was really unhappy.And this seems to express the distress of the police. "What about the director himself? Don't you still think Yoshikawa is the murderer of Professor Fuyuki?" The Central Plains changed the way.It seemed to confuse the director even more. "If not in Yang proves that it is completely established, then of course Yoshikawa is not the murderer." Still an unhappy tone. "I understand your police's position." Zhong Yuan said with a mocking look: "Even if the alibi is not established, it can prove that Mr. Yoshikawa is not the murderer."

"Uh, how to prove it?" "First is the salt water. It was only because of the clean salt water that it was exposed that he was murdered. If it was Yoshikawa, he would never make such a mistake. Because he has been investigating the pollution of Jinpo for three years. Jinpu He knows best how the sea water is polluted. He will never create clean salt water to leave holes." "That's true, but I'm afraid it's not conclusive evidence." "Isn't the evidence of the situation you used when requesting a warrant less conclusive?" This time it was Kusakabe, and a stronger sarcasm came from the side.

The director is even more uncomfortable.Nakahara smiled, stopped Kusakabe and said: "There is another piece of evidence that is more conclusive." "Really?" The Director's face suddenly tightened. Zhong Yuan put the pollution diary he brought in front of the other party. "Please take a look at the note on the last page here." The director took the pollution diary. "Ashamed. I'm not even as good as these high school students..." The director read it aloud, but clearly didn't realize its importance. "Is this Fuyuki the late Professor Fuyuki?"

The director raised his face and asked. "Of course. If you can't trust it, you can do handwriting inspection." "What does that have to do with the case?" "When Mr. Yoshikawa went to see Professor Fuyuki, he gave him the pollution diary and asked him to read it. Yoshikawa has already explained it in his confession." "But we searched all over Professor Fuyuki's room, and there is no such thing at all." "Yes." Zhongyuan smiled again. The director's face flushed. "Where is it? Yoshikawa has already explained it in his confession."

"In Katori Shoichiro's room." "Katori?!" The Director's eyes sparkled. "Is it really in Katori Shoichiro's room?" "Of course it's true. If you don't believe me, you can ask Fuyuki Ayako who went back to Tokyo. You can also check the fingerprints. I believe there must be Katori's fingerprints on it." "But why did Katori hide it?" "Because Katori is the real culprit who killed Professor Fuyuki." "etc……" The director panicked, shook his hands hurriedly, and then said: "You are a lawyer, I believe you won't speak casually..."

"Of course I won't talk casually." "Then please explain how?" "Professor Fuyuki read the public nuisance diary after Mr. Yoshikawa left. You can understand this point by reading the annotation on that line. That is to say, when Mr. Yoshikawa left, Professor Fuyuki was still alive. For this alone, Mr. Yoshikawa was wronged , It is already obvious. The second is the annotated text. You have read it, and of course you understand that Professor Fuyuki changed his views on pollution after reading the pollution diary. That is to say, he made up his mind to write something different from the middle report The same investigation report. This way, the worst is the company. And Katori can be said to be a spy sent by the company. Of course, he will not let Professor Fuyuki change his mind, so he killed him."

Nakahara also explained the relationship between Katori and Saiki Daizo, and the matter of staying in the United States. The director listened silently, but his face clearly showed a look of embarrassment.It appears that arresting Yoshikawa was a mistake. "If this is true..." The director's voice was slightly hoarse, and Zhongyuan interrupted him before he could finish speaking, raising his voice and saying: "It's true. Please tell the prosecutors about it. It's probably not appropriate to lock up innocent people. And Katoro needs to be arrested as soon as possible." "Will Katori escape?" "Yes. No, it should be said that Daizo Saeki might be the first to hide Katori." "Not at all. It's impossible for a dignified president of Sun Heavy Industries to do such a stupid thing." "It's because he is the president of Taiyang Heavy Industries that he could do it. If you think about it, the leader of the Fuyuki investigation team was killed, and the murderer was one of the team members. What would happen? Needless to say, the credibility of the investigation team was completely bankrupt. Yes. Saeki hopes to have a report of 'zero pollution'. The result is a big blow to him, and it may turn into distrust of the company. Under such circumstances, no matter what means, he Will do it. That's business, isn't it?" "..." "Your police force won't let the other side be lenient just because the other party is an investigation team sent by the government, or the owner of a big business." "We act only for justice. No authority can stop us." "Then please act. Release Yoshikawa-sensei and arrest Katori as soon as possible. This is justice." "..." The director couldn't speak for a while, but just crossed his hands on his chest and bit his lower lip tightly. Nakahara reminded Kusakabe that the two came out of the police station together and walked towards the place where the motorcycle was parked. "Look, will they catch incense?" Kusakabe asked as he walked. "have no idea." "Even our barrister doesn't know?" "Officials don't like to admit their mistakes, and the police and prosecutors are no exception. But if the director still has a conscience, then he will report to the prosecutor, and maybe he will ask Masahiro for questioning." Zhong Yuan thought that this would be very satisfying.It's just that he wants them to be implemented today when the press is watching with wide eyes. "I'd better stay." Kusakabe changed his mind and said, holding onto the handlebar of the motorcycle: "I want to see if the police will act as you say. It might be a real exclusive." "Okay. If they move, please call me. I'll wait at the hotel." Nakahara left Kusakabe behind and went back to the hotel alone. After noon, Kusakabe sent a message to Nakahara that the police had decided to release Yoshikawa.To be more precise, it is twelve forty, but on this occasion, whether the time is correct or not is irrelevant. Zhongyuan breathed a sigh of relief. It is really a blessing that the Fuyuki investigation team and reporters released Yoshikawa before they left Nimpo.This is also the first victory won by the group of people in the Central Plains after repeated defeats.Since journalists have reported their defeat, it is imperative that they publicize this victory. Nakahara took Itami and Kyoko to the police station to meet Yoshikawa. Guan Lin and his classmates also came.The students are all serious, as if the school-wide strike is not over yet.Some also wore steel helmets. Reporters also came a lot. We waited about thirty minutes. The release is confirmed, but the yamen always seems to have some complicated procedures and it will take some time. While waiting, the students kept pumping their fists and shouting slogans.Zhong Yuan suddenly felt uneasy.After Yoshikawa is released, will the students resume the boring investigation work before? After much difficulty, I finally waited for Yoshikawa to come out, the flashes went on and off one after another, and the microphones were all stretched out to him. Zhongyuan wants reporters to ask questions about public nuisance.In that case, Yoshikawa will definitely talk about the hypocrisy of the Fuyuki investigation team.For every newspaper, this is a very important story. However, what the reporters asked was: How does it feel after being released, and what is the relationship with Ayako Fuyuki? The term "public nuisance homicide", I remember they coined it.However, the most important issue of public nuisance has been ignored. Could it be that in the minds of the reporters, the issue of pollution in Jinpu has ended? ——This is not appropriate... Zhong Yuan rang out his tongue, seeing that the reporters had almost asked the question, and just as he was about to disperse, he rushed to them and shouted: "Everyone wait a moment!" The reporters turned their heads.Zhongyuan glanced around for a week and said: "I have a piece of news for you all." "What news?" A reporter raised his voice.Zhong Yuan coughed lightly and said: "Just now, Mr. Yoshikawa was released. Since he is innocent, there is another real murderer. I want to tell everyone the name of the real murderer." "True murder!" The reporters suddenly became agitated.Itami and Kyoko looked at Nakahara with apprehension. "That's right, it's the real murderer." Zhong Yuan affirmed again. "who is it?" "A member of the Fuyuki investigation team, Katori Shoichiro." "Katori?!" The vacillation of the journalists widened even further. "What about the evidence?" "What motive?" "How do you know Katori is the real murderer?" Questions were raised one after another. Zhongyuan stretched out his hands to stop everyone and said: "Let me explain to you in detail." Zhongyuan explained exactly what happened during the investigation.But the part about Ayako Fuyuki remained. "The above are all true and true. If you have any doubts, you can go to the police station to meet the director and read the pollution diary I just mentioned. On the last page, Professor Fuyuki added a few words in his own handwriting. One word, how ashamed he is. Professor Fuyuki has admitted that the report in the middle was wrong. This is the real reason for this murder." "Are you willing to take responsibility for what you just said?" a reporter asked.Zhongyuan nodded and said: "Of course I am responsible." "Publish it as your talk, okay?" "Yes, I totally agree." The reporters dispersed in a hurry.Some rushed to the police station to see the director, while others ran to the hotel. Only the Central Plains they were left in place. The students surrounded Yoshikawa, as if they were going to shout slogans, but they were stunned by the unexpected turn of events. Jingzi worriedly said to Zhongyuan: "Lawyer, is it appropriate for you to say so recklessly?" "no problem." "But what if Xiangtu sues you?" "I can't wait to ask for it." Zhongyuan is not bluffing.He thought that if Katori really dared to sue him for slander, he would be able to disclose the real situation of the Jinpu public nuisance investigation during the legal process. However, he thinks that even if the newspaper attacks Katori, Katori will not sue him who provided the information.Saiki Daizo is the real enemy.Saeki will never tell, nor will Katori.Because that would only traumatize the Sun Group. ——But Saeki may not be silent... So what kind of offensive will Saeki take? This point, Zhong Yuan couldn't imagine it for a while. "Thank you very much, but..." Yoshikawa began. "But I cannot approve of this course of action." "I know." Nakahara smiled and looked back at Yoshikawa.He was not angry, but Yoshikawa's honest attitude made him admire from the bottom of his heart.he asks: "What about you? How do you plan in the future?" Yoshikawa looked at his colleague Tabayashi and the students before answering: "Let's start all over again." "From scratch?" "Yes. Now that I'm out, the students should be able to settle down. Therefore, let's continue the investigations we've done over the past three years. It's best to start tomorrow. To oppose public nuisance, we must lay a good foundation, right?" "Indeed, what you said is not wrong at all." Zhong Yuan nodded and said, "It's just that our opponent this time is the Sun Group and Daizo Saeki. I know that in the end, a down-to-earth investigation will influence everything, but if people want to rely on strength If they come to suppress us, then we have to fight an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. I intend to take on this task.” "Yes. I was just worried that you would be hurt." Nakahara smiled at Yoshikawa's words and said: "Don't underestimate me, I'm an old fox. I won't be so easily hurt." Not long after Zhongyuan returned to the hotel, Kusakabe brought him the following news—it was about what kind of waves a stone thrown by Zhongyuan caused. "I really want you to see Katori's surprised face when the reporters flocked to his place." Kusakabe smiled brightly. "No name is on fire, isn't it?" "At first, my face turned red and then turned pale, because the reporters kept asking me one sentence after another. Some people said that you were the real murderer of Professor Fuyuki's murder, is it true? You were bought by Daizo Saeki, right? Also, after returning to Tokyo I’m going to study in the United States soon, is there such a thing? Wait, wait, it’s so brilliant.” "Katori denied everything, right?" "Well, I blushed and denied everything, and even yelled that I would sue you." "Really?" Zhong Yuan smiled and said, "I really hope he will sue. It would be the best to meet him in court." "I don't think it's possible." "Why? Didn't you hear him roar?" "That's right, but the reporters asked him if he really wanted to sue? He suddenly flinched and said it was too boring, so it's better to avoid it." "Sigh, that's a pity." "Anyway, Katori was scared. He was bluffing desperately, but everyone was a reporter who had seen the world, and immediately saw that he was guilty. So everyone thought that Katori would not be able to escape." "Do you think the police will arrest him?" "I can't see it yet, but the police are suspicious of him, which is unmistakable." "Is it just suspicious?" "The director is currently in a dilemma. If Yoshikawa is released, the real culprit must be found to solve the case. Katori has serious suspicions, but should he be arrested? It seems that he has listened to your order and can't keep his face. I believe he is hurting Brain." "That's right..." Zhong Yuan smiled and said, "In your opinion, what actions will they take?" "Of course the real culprit must be arrested. For you, of course there is a personal face, but solving the case is the face of the entire police, and the case must be solved. So this brain is still hurt for the time being, but in the end I will catch the incense." "I wish they would act now." Nakahara seemed eager to see Katori be arrested immediately.This, of course, stems from his dislike of Katori Shoichiro, but it is mainly due to his unwillingness to forgive an egoist.Of course, he still has a longer expectation: after Katori is arrested, the collusion between Katori and Saeki will be revealed to the world. When Nakahara said this, Kusakabe smiled triumphantly and said: "You can rest assured that even if the police don't arrest him, our newspaper industry will attack him thoroughly. At this moment, the reporters in Tokyo must have flocked to S University to find the professor and assistant you mentioned." "Ok……" Zhongyuan smiled knowingly.Maybe the comprehensive reports in the newspapers are more difficult for Saeki Daizo than the police investigation. "But I feel something is wrong." Zhong Yuan tilted his head as he spoke, and suppressed his smile. "What's wrong?" Kusakabe asked. "I'm talking about Daizo Saeki. The related industrial zone in Nimpo can be said to be the industrial zone of the Sun Group, so reports from the beginning to the end of this incident must have been sent to Daizo Saeki." "of course." "But Saeki has been standing still. What's going on here? Yoshikawa was released, and Katori, who sold Fuyuki to Saeki, will inevitably be arrested. Plus, you journalists are digging around again. Saeki should be panicking. .How could he not act?" "Are you worried that it would be bad to move, so you stay still?" Kusakabe was still smiling, but Nakahara frowned. "Saeki is not that kind of person." Nakahara thought of Saeki he met in Tokyo and the back and forth conversations he had with him. That guy would never avoid him, and he would do anything to protect his company. Why is such a person so silent all the time? Zhong Yuan suddenly felt uneasy.Has Daizo Saeki already taken some kind of action? He is not afraid to fight.What he was worried about was that every move on his side might be under the control of Saeki Daizao, but he had no idea of ​​Saeki's movements. "Can you accompany me to the police station for another run?" Zhongyuan begged Kusakabe, and then asked Itami and Kyoko to go to the street to see the situation. Under the bright sun in early summer, Nakahara and Kusakabe rushed to the police station on the same locomotive. Nakahara glanced at his watch in the back seat, and it was just after one o'clock in the afternoon.There is a meeting at the Civic Center at 3 o'clock, and the Fuyuki Investigation Team will bid farewell to the residents.Before that, can the police arrest Katori? Only the fishermen are still working in Jinpu Bay, as if these many things have nothing to do with them. When he arrived in front of the police station by bicycle, Kusakabe in the front seat let out a "huh". "Something seems to be wrong." Kusakabe parked the locomotive and hurried down the street into the police station.Zhongyuan also followed from behind. The bureau was full of journalist friends.Zhongyuan also squeezed in. The director walked out in front of the reporters with slow steps, and spoke nervously. "I would like to thank you all, because in recent days, rumors about the murderer of Professor Fuyuki's murder have been circulating and spreading. What I want to tell you is the murderer of this murder case, so you don't need to speculate any more. " "Does this mean that you have caught the real culprit?" A reporter asked. "Yes." The director said, "We have finally arrested the murderer." "Wow……" Many reporters took a deep breath. "Of course it's Katori Shoichiro, isn't it?" Another reporter asked a question. "No." The director shook his head. "no?" "Then who is it?" The reporters became agitated again, asking questions over and over again.The director stopped and said: "It's a man named Hachiro Urano." The blood on Zhong Yuan's face suddenly faded.Urano Hachiro, this is the first time I heard the name.Something is wrong. "Who is that?" someone asked again.They also seem to be strangers.The director looked at the small book in his hand and replied: "Thirty-five years old. A man who runs a professional newspaper "Petroleum Economics". The address is Roppongi, Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo." "Are you arrested in Tokyo?" "No. I came here about 30 minutes ago and surrendered. According to the results of the interrogation, it should be the real culprit." "How could someone who works on a professional newspaper kill Professor Fuyuki?" "According to his confession, this is the case. This Hachiro Urano has been trying to coerce Sun Oil for a long time and make a fool of himself. After the public nuisance in Jinpu, he thought that a good opportunity had come. Unexpectedly, the government sent a Fuyuki investigation team, Professor Fuyuki An interim report was also made, announcing that there was no pollution here. As a result, his plan was in vain. In a fit of anger, Urano ran here to threaten Professor Fuyuki. But Professor Fuyuki was unmoved, so he soaked in salt water and killed him. gone." "Let's meet the murderer." "The interrogation is still ongoing, please wait later." --lie. Central Plains thought.The so-called real culprit must be a counterfeit who was arranged.Zhongyuan has a lot to ask the director.Does he really believe that man is the real murderer?Are there his fingerprints on the salt shaker?However, Zhong Yuan is not a reporter, so he cannot ask questions. Zhong Yuan felt so disgusted that he slipped out. ——It was Daizao Saeki who did it. he thinks.He was convinced that this person was arranged by Saeki.It's just that he usually benefits Hachiro Urano. So I came here to repay the favor.Needless to say, this person must have an alibi for the night when the incident occurred, and he will be able to reverse the case and be exonerated at the public trial. For Saeki, that's enough.As long as people's skeptical eyes on Katori are temporarily diverted, he can control all other situations. Back at the hotel, another news is waiting for Zhong Yuan. Itami and Kyoko who went to the streets to see the situation told him. "Dazo Saeki is coming to Nimpo!" Itami said that as if shouting. "Say what?" Zhong Yuan widened his eyes. "I said Saeki Daizao, he is coming." "when?" "It's today. We just arrived at the city hall, and we are preparing a large signboard with the words 'Welcome' written in big characters. I asked them who they were welcoming, and they said it was Daizo Saeki." "Really?" The Central Plains has mixed doubts and beliefs. "I couldn't believe it at first." Itami said, "So I went to Sun Oil to have a look. A big archway is also being built here. I can't be wrong, it's Daizo Saeki who is coming." "What time?" "Two o'clock in the afternoon. On the surface, I was attending the celebration meeting for the third anniversary of Sun Oil's establishment of the Jinpu Plant. In fact, the waiter here said that the third anniversary was still a long way away. So you might as well think that you came out personally to solve this incident. .” "That's for sure. That fellow Saeki, the police must have dealt with it." Nakahara explained to Itami and Kyoko what had just happened at the police station. Itami nodded as if suddenly realizing it, and said: "I see. As long as money is spent, the murderer can be fabricated." There was clearly anger in Itami's tone. "What about the people in the street? Will he be welcome too?" Itami shrugged and said: "Unfortunately, they will. The city hall said that the whole city will welcome him. He donated such a large hospital. Can people still be grateful? Maybe the classmates of Jinpu High School will object, but yesterday's attack on the police station In the incident, several leaders and classmates were arrested, so I am afraid that there will be no considerable actions." "The farewell party of the Fuyuki investigation team is at three o'clock in the afternoon, what a coincidence." Kyoko looked at Nakahara and Itami and said, "Maybe Saeki will attend this party and give a speech or something." "Maybe." Zhong Yuan said. No, it's not only possible, but Daizo Saeki will definitely speak plausibly to the citizens in the civic hall.Without any explanation, it is his consistent style to let others obey him. As time approached, banners were also pulled up on the shopping street, which read: "Welcome to Mr. Saeki Daizo". There are posters of students on the poles and walls. At this moment, the staff of the city hall and Sun Oil are mobilizing to paste the welcome posters on the original posters.They seem to want to flood the whole city with the word "welcome". The publicity vehicle of the city hall also traveled all over the streets and alleys in order to announce Saeki's presence. two o'clock in the afternoon— Saeki arrived on a large helicopter of Sun Heavy Industries. The mobile unit of the county police station surrounded the landing place of the helicopter, presumably to prevent the students from causing trouble, but they did not show up. Nakahara, Itami and Kyoko also went to watch the excitement. When the Fuyuki investigation team came, they landed on the pier, but this time it was the square in front of the Civic Hall. The police, citizens, and Kusakabe's group of journalists looked around, and the large blue helicopter landed slowly with a loud noise and a gust of wind. After the plane came to a complete stop, the door opened, and Daizo Saeki got off the plane accompanied by a young secretary. He was really heroic and unrestrained. At this moment, the mayor, who was wearing a long dress and standing upright, suddenly raised his voice and shouted "Long live!" Many citizens also shouted in agreement. Saeki nodded confidently and waved. Wearing a beautiful kimono, Mizu Nimpo came forward to offer flowers. Then, surrounded by a group of people, Saeki walked towards Jinpu Hotel. Zhongyuan also followed the crowd for a few steps, but stopped soon.He thought: I can welcome him even if I don't have to. The people in the square quickly dispersed, only the helicopter was left behind.Itami and Kyoko also disappeared.It seemed to follow the crowd to the big hotel. When Zhong Yuan smiled wryly and lit a cigarette, someone hurried over.The sun was still hot, but this man was wearing a windbreaker with the collar turned up.While waiting for the man to get close to the helicopter, the face was also visible. It was Katori Shoichiro.Zhongyuan stopped him when he saw that he was about to escape and board the helicopter. "Hey, wait a minute." Katori turned around in surprise.That face no longer had the healthy color of the past, and seemed to be still pale. "Are you trying to escape?" "Escape? Nonsense, I just returned to Tokyo one step earlier." Katori puffed out his chest.Zhong Yuan couldn't help but smiled wryly again. "It must have been an order from Daizo Saeki. It's like a lost dog." "Bah, I'm coming home of my own free will. No one can order me." "Then you, too, can stay of your own free will?" "You want to order me? Hmph." "Please come up quickly." The pilot of the helicopter is shouting. "Tell you," Nakahara pointed at Katori and said firmly, "You are finished. Although Saeki can cover you, one day you will be arrested. At that time, Saeki will not care about your loss of use." The role of value. Letting you escape back to Tokyo is not for you, but for the Sun Group not to be harmed because you screwed up. In order to protect his company, Saeki can even kill you. This point, I hope you will pay more attention." "..." Katori seemed to be shouting something, but when the rotor turned, the shouting was silenced. Katori got into the helicopter with a pale face.The huge body swallowed Katori and floated up, then quickly became smaller and disappeared. This guy, it's over, Zhongyuan thought.However, the problem of pollution in Jinpo is far from over. After Daizo Saeki entered the hotel, at three o'clock in the afternoon, he participated in the farewell meeting of the Fuyuki investigation team at the Civic Hall. When you think about it, this is really surprising.On the surface, the Fuyuki investigation team was entrusted by the Bureau of Commerce and Industry to come to Jinpu to conduct investigations.It has nothing to do with Taiyang Heavy Industries, and it has nothing to do with Saiki Daizo.Therefore, it was really unreasonable for Daizo Saeki to attend this meeting, but everyone seemed to agree with it. Looking at this situation from another perspective, everyone secretly recognizes that the Fuyuki Investigation Team and the company are closely related to each other. The Civic Hall announced that it was "full." Nakahara, Itami, Kyoko and others entered the hall together. The first thing I noticed was that I couldn't see the faces of the fishermen.They were desperately fishing for Akane shrimp, so they had no intention of listening to the words of the Fuyuki investigation team and Daizo Saeki. Professor Higuchi delivered a speech on behalf of the investigation team.He salutes Saeki at the VIP table before stepping up to the microphone.This approach was also weird, but no one laughed, not even turning their heads. "Fellow folks, we are going back to Tokyo soon, and we will write a report and submit it to the Trade Bureau..." Professor Higuchi spoke slowly. "What this post-teaching report will look like, I can't reveal to you here, but everyone still remembers that the late Professor Fuyuki once asserted here that Jinpu has no public hazards. I still believe that in the middle of that Reports that are scientifically true. "We have been here for a whole week of investigation. If some people have heard that Jinpu is a place polluted by public hazards, then a person like me who is not very strong must be pale and dying at this moment. But , everyone has seen that I look very good and happy, and my weight has increased by five kilograms this week. I believe this is because the air is good and the fish are fresh and delicious.” Suddenly, Daizo Saeki, who was sitting in the VIP seat, applauded.That's a supercilious way of clapping.The celebrities headed by the mayor were stunned for a moment, and then hurriedly clapped their hands a few times. Zhong Yuan was also stunned.The audience applauded too. He looked at the people around him and thought: In what mood are these people applauding? Jinpu is clearly polluted by public hazards.Not to mention anything else, just looking at the sea stained brown with waste oil, it is not difficult for children to understand.It is impossible for them who live here not to know.They listened to Professor Higuchi's nonsense in silence and applauded Daizo Saeki. Why cater to Saeki?Could it be that Yoshikawa and the others have been conducting investigations silently for three years for the sake of these residents who cling to the idea that more things are worse than less things! Gradually, Zhong Yuan felt an unknown fire rising in his heart.Even if he, Yoshikawa and the others were able to expose the real state of pollution here, wouldn't these residents care about it?If so, why and for whom did Yoshikawa and the students fight so hard for so long? Professor Higuchi's lengthy speech ended, and the mayor who was the chairman immediately took the microphone and said in an excited tone: "Next, let our guest of honor, Mr. Daizo Saeki, the president of Taiyo Heavy Industries, speak." The mayor is so nervous, Zhongyuan thinks it's no wonder, because the city's finances need to rely on related industries and industrial zones, and the leader of the industrial zone is Daizo Saeki. There was loud applause. Nakahara crossed his hands in front of his chest, staring fixedly at Saeki's face. Saeki looked so confident.He first shook his hand to the audience.The applause broke out again. Saeki seems to have a complete grasp of the audience's emotions. First of all, he expressed his condolences to Professor Fuyuki lightly, praised the efforts and achievements of the investigation team, and then raised his voice slightly and said: "Times go by so fast. It has been three years since Sun Oil set up a factory here. Thank you. Thank you, everything is going well, and the performance of New Sun Chemical is quite good. I have been thinking for a long time, how can I repay you? Not long ago, I built a municipal hospital as a small In fact, this hospital is only my duty, and it cannot be said to be a dedication. Therefore, I thought about it for a long time, and finally thought of a way to repay. " Saying this, Saeki smiled at the audience and took a sip of water slowly. "How do you say this? What I think of is that everyone who works in our company is the most precious to us. It is such an ordinary idea: you are our irreplaceable treasure. And we also know that in everyone For those who have children, especially those who have children, what they care about most is their children's education. Therefore, in order to commemorate the third anniversary of Sun Oil's establishment here, I personally plan to donate a sum of private money to be used as the education fund for your children .This is a small check I have prepared." Saying that, Saeki took out the check from his inner pocket and showed it to everyone. "The amount is only 200 million yuan." At this moment, there was a burst of exclamation in the venue, and then it quickly turned into applause like a rain of sighs. Saeki smiled contentedly, waved to the mayor, and handed over the check.The mayor took it and lit it again in front of the people. "In order to thank Mr. Saeki for his kindness, I would like to name it 'Saeki Education Fund'. What do you think?" Still that excited voice.The words sparked another storm of applause. Nakahara and Itami at the next table looked at each other in blank dismay. "Zebo seems to have spent 200 million yuan to buy the hearts of the residents." Itami shrugged and said: "It's too cheap. If this area is identified as a pollution area and the residents make a fuss, then the company will have to spend a billion or two billion to prevent pollution and compensate." "And after the establishment of the education fund, the name Saiki Daizo will remain forever. I think, maybe there will be a bronze statue of him erected here." Although Zhong Yuan was so cynic and scolding, the feeling of being at a disadvantage still couldn't be wiped away.Look, that guy has just arrived in Jinpu, and he has already captured the hearts of the residents. "Everyone, I have one more thing to report." Saiki spoke again. "When a part of Sun Petroleum was blown up, I believe it brought fear to everyone. This incident, although it was just a reckless act, but I will not shirk responsibility. If anyone suffers any damage due to this incident , please bring it up bluntly. No matter how big or small the damage is, we will compensate you." When Saeki said this, he pointed to the head of Sun Oil who was in another seat on the stage and said: "Hey, what I just said is an official order, it must be executed, and there must be no mistakes." "yes." The man in charge springs from his chair and bows. Zhong Yuan could tell that this was a clumsy play, but the audience was quite moved. For the residents of Jinpu, Daizo Saeki is truly a great man. If such a great man can imagine this for everyone, they will naturally be moved.Central Plains was anxious about this situation. "Let's go." Nakahara spoke to Itami and Kyoko.He couldn't bear the monologue. 三个人一块出了市民会馆。后面依旧是一片欢声与鼓掌声。 “咱们挨了结结实实的一记啦。” 伊丹又耸耸肩说。 “这里的人们，可真使我满肚子的火啦。” 京子咕哝着猛蹙了柳眉，这才又说： “本来嘛，他们应该告佐伯大造才是的，律师，您说是不是？没想到才两亿元，便那样子摇起尾巴来。这里的人真叫人失望透了。” "..." 中原默然不响，掏出香烟点燃了一枝。 他也是满腔的怒火熊熊燃烧。也许也可以说这里的人们太老实了。就是这种老实，使他们接纳了公害。这样下去，为梅津由佳打的官司，几乎一点赢面也没有。没有当地居民的支持，公害官司不可能打赢的。 三个人向旅馆走去。当他们来到码头的时候，不期与往这边走过来的吉川、馆林两位教师相遇害了。 他们都提着盛满小空瓶子的袋子。 吉川已经恢复了活力。他那么明朗地寒暄，并说明要和馆林一块去检验锦浦湾的水质。 “我觉得不应该有一天的空白。而且再过两三天，学生们也会解除罢课，回到学校来。那时，他们还会再次开始公害调查的。” 中原觉得吉川这种口吻未免太乐观了些。 “你们知道目前在市民会馆里发生着什么事吗？” 中原轻声问。 吉川和馆林互看了一眼才微笑着说： “知道。可是我们不感兴趣。” 中原又焦躁起来了。 “但是，这里的人们正在为佐伯大造鼓掌，而且他们并不关心公害。在这种情形下，继续做那种默默的努力，还会有什么意义呢？” “我很明白你的焦虑。”吉川说：“也许你觉得我们太迂濶，太温吞。可是，公害调查还是必需做下去。因为总得有人去做啊。” “可是居民都不关心，做了又有什么用处呢？” 中原觉得好累了。吉川倒仍然一脸诚恳地点点头。 “是的。目前的确没有用。然而，当有一天居民们觉醒过中的时候，如果没有公害的记录，那时事情就槽糕了。为了那一天，我们愿意做下去。” “而且我们也没有别的事好做啊。” 馆林这么加了一句，面孔是那么好整以暇。 中原正待开口，不料从后面传来了乐队的演奏声。 他们往市民会馆那边看去。有一阵阵轻快的行进曲传过来。几个小孩嚷着奔跑过去。 “游行啦！” 确实是游行。 由大约十个人的乐队领头，车队往这边缓缓开过来。 两旁的屋里纷纷有人跑出来看，小孩们欢声不断。 一身金光灿烂穿戴的乐手后面，有五辆敞篷车，佐伯大造和本市的要人名流，外加冬木调查团的成员分乘在各车上。 中原愣愣地看着。 这里几时有了那种敞篷车呢？而且多达五辆。八成是佐伯下令准备的。真个是设想周到，中原又哪能不为之诧然愣然呢？ 佐伯在车上站起来，向两旁民众大模大样地摆子致意。人们好像是在看着明星之类，也有人摇手或鼓掌。 佐伯一脸的踌躇满志。 说不定他以为正在举行胜利的游行吧。 冬木调查团的教授们大多面露小好意思似的笑，但倒好像跟佐伯大造这么一块游行，是天经地义的事。这就是学者专家的气质吗？或者良心的某个部位麻痹了。说不定这些人中的某一位，会取代已故的冬木教授，将来就作太阳重工业的研究所长。看样子，樋口教授可能是最有力的候选人吧。 蓦地里，中原他们的头上传出烟火炸裂声。 “太阳集团也生产烟火吗？” 伊丹调侃了一句，但嗓音里却似乎没有了一贯的力道。 中原觉得挫败感越发浓重起来了。 官司败诉，已经是势所必然。 是我和吉川、馆林他们的作法太过温吞了吗？或者是由于这里的居民太不关心？再不，难道是佐伯大造的力量太大，无可抗御？中原实在无法明了何以会这么差劲。但是，吉川和馆林他们倒好像不以为失败。What's going on here? 敞篷车载着好像在品尝胜利滋味般的佐伯，缓缓地从眼前开过去。 “真气死人。”京子嘟起嘴向中原说：“我们这些外地人这么替他们担心着，可是他们还在为加害人喝采鼓掌还要欢呼，真是无聊透顶啦。还有那些渔夫们，海被污染成那个样子，他们应该比谁都愤怒的，可是他们只会向虚伪的调查团喊万岁。这个地方，叫人猜不透。” 小小的面孔上，爬满了难以遏抑的忿恚。 中原苦笑了一下说：“这就是现实呢。” 在那些为生活而奔波的人，利害往往比正义来得更重要，同学们之所以能采取那么纯粹的行动，恐怕也是因为他们还不是生活者的缘故吧。因此希望那些有家的、为生活而不得不拚命的渔民们会有纯粹的愤怒，毋宁是太苛求吧。中原当然懂得这个道理，可是心里那股怒火总是无时或熄。他们为什么不把各自的自我扔弃，面对公害正在扩大的现实呢？ “奇怪啦，看。”伊丹侧侧头说：“那些渔船不晓得在什么时候统统不见了。” 中原把眼光投向海上。真的，那么多正在抓茜虾的渔船，居然一艘也没有了。 “他们也为了参加游行，正在拚老命赶回来的吧。” 京子不屑地说。 就在这时，游行队伍的前方扬起了一阵喊叫声。 中原以为又是被导演的万岁声，禁不住苦笑起来。可是再听那远远的声响，好像有点不对劲呢。 因为那么热闹的乐队，突地停止了演奏。 又传来了喊叫声。Beep!Beep!警哨声竟夹杂在其中。 人们拔起脚飞奔过去，争先恐后地。 “好像出了什么事呢。” 伊丹看一眼中原说。 吉川和馆林领先跑起来。 “去看看。” 中原向伊丹和京子说。三个人也跑起来。 佐伯他们的游行队伍，停在大约两百公尺前面。 四辆敞篷车被一大帮暴徒层层包围住——这是错觉，其实不是什么暴徒，而是个个晒黑的渔民们。 有老的，有年轻的。也有女人。他们用那粗壮的手臂，激烈地摇撼着车，还把佐伯和教授们推过来推过去，上前制止的市公所职员更被一拳打翻了身。 他们口口声声地喊： “茜虾一尾也捞不到。你们说该怎么办？！” “出了四天、五天的海，一尾也没有呢。叫我一家人都饿死啊！” “是你们把海弄脏了，所以茜虾才死光了。别大剌剌地坐在车上，负起责任来吧！” “你们算什么东京的学者专家？是谁骗我们海没有污染，鱼没问题的？” 怒斥声齐响，一个魁梧的渔夫还把一只桶子往佐伯车上倒，是从海底打上来的污泥。 同坐一辆车的密丝锦浦，惊叫着滚下车跑了。 污泥的臭味把四下笼罩住。 “看到没有？！” 渔夫大喊。 “打捞了一整天，只有这种泥巴。茜虾一尾也没有。听到没？连一尾也没有。你们说该怎么办？！” “可能是因为红潮来了。” 调查团的一名团员苍白着脸说。 “混蛋！欺人太甚啦！”是严厉的怒斥声。“这里的红潮是夏天才会来的。这都不懂，还当大学的老师啊！” 怒声里夹杂着嘲笑声。 调查团的教授们噤口了，个个面呈土色。市公所的职员们只有在一旁无措地干着急。 佐伯大造一脸的无奈，紧紧抿住嘴唇，腮帮子轻轻地颤动着。 居民们也只是远远地围观着。 “风向好像转了呢。” 伊丹兴奋地说。 “真不得了啦。太好太好啦。” 京子也一脸的红晕。 “渔民们终于觉醒过来了。这是新的出发，一阵新的风在这里吹起来了。” "..." 中原一言不发，望着那些正在扰攘不已的人们。 他不会像京子那样单纯地感动。他默默地在想：不错，渔民们以后可能不会再说锦浦没有公害了。但是，这是否就是醒过来了呢？如果他们抓到茜虾，那他们很可能仍然主张锦浦是没有公害的。只因他们大宗收入的茜虾绝灭了，才发怒起来的。易言之，是他们的自我主义促使他们起来和公害抗争的。 “这不是正义感，而是渔民的利己主义。” 中原自语似地说。在身边的吉川好像听到这话，回过头来看了中原一眼。 吉川脸上爬满了微笑。 “所以他们才是可信赖的。” He said. （全文完）