Chapter 8 Chapter 8 Hokkaido and Kyushu

The next morning, when Mihara Kiichi entered the office, Section Chief Kasai of the Police Department had already arrived. "Good morning," Mihara greeted, and the section chief, who was looking at the documents, also raised his head and said. "Morning. You wait a moment." He greeted him with his hand. "How is it? After traveling to Kyushu, you have recovered from fatigue." The section chief asked while drinking tea. The tea bowl was as big as a sushi restaurant. "After sleeping for two nights, I don't feel tired at all." Mihara said with a smile.

"I was supposed to let you take a day off, but I'm busy with work, so I'm sorry." "That's okay." "What will be done soon is the matter of Yasuda Tatsuro." The section chief immediately got to the point. "You sit there first." "Yes," Mihara sat on the chair opposite the desk. "I've already investigated it, and it turns out that I have a deep relationship with the XX Department." "As expected, it's not bad!" "The business is not amazing, but he has a lot of contacts with Yoshio Ishida from the ×× Department!"

"Oh, Director Ishida?" Mihara stared blankly at the section chief.Yoshio Ishida is the central member of the XX Department, the director of the XX Division who is currently under investigation for corruption.People in the ministry thought he was quick-witted and capable, but according to insider investigations, he had a lot to do with corruption. "It is said that the two are quite close, and this matter is worthy of reference." "That's not true." Mihara recalled Yasuda Tatsuro's demeanor he met yesterday.This man, as soon as he met, knew that he was a capable guy.The face is full of kindness, and a pair of big eyes are turning from time to time, which is simply impeccable.He is very confident in his work, and seems to have a coercive power over others. When Mihara met yesterday, he felt that this person was very difficult to approach.That being the case, if you catch this person, you can expose Director Ishida's background.

"Since this is the case, what is the relationship between the dead Sayama and Yasuda?" Mihara asked. "You've thought about this too. But, surprisingly, their relationship is still undetermined," said the section chief. "Sayama is nominally the alternate section chief of the ×× section. He does have real power, and he should have contacts with Yasuda. However, according to the current investigation materials, they are nothing more than the relationship between official personnel and businessmen. Definitely There is some hidden collusion relationship, which has not been revealed yet."

"Really?" The section chief handed over the cigarettes, and Mihara took one. "How about it, is it good to dig out from Yasuda again?" Section Chief Kasai asked, poking his head.This is the expression he must have when he encounters important matters. "It looks like it's necessary. Let's try it." Mihara said, looking at the section chief's shining eyes. "About whether it was an accident or a deliberate arrangement," the section chief suddenly mentioned yesterday's words, obviously attaching great importance to this evidence. "I think it was deliberate. Seizing those four minutes on purpose. Chances are very little."

"Yesterday, you said that if it was arranged on purpose, if you trace it down, you can find out his purpose." "Yes, that's what it said." "You also said that Zuo Shan and Ah Shi went to other places to die in love. Why did Yasuda arrange witnesses other than himself? And why did he arrange to see the opposite platform naturally?" "Yes, I think so." "Excellent, I feel the same way." The section chief fully agreed. "Just do what you suspect." Mihara put out the cigarette butt on the cigarette dish, lowered his head slightly, and said, "Understood, I will try my best."

However, the section chief still wanted to ask carefully, "Where do you start?" He asked as if nothing had happened, but in fact there was already a look of concern on his face. "First investigate his actions on January 19th, 20th, and 21st." After Mihara said that, the section chief rolled his eyes and calculated. "On the 19th, 20th, and 21st. On the morning of the 21st, Qingsi's body was found in Kashii. You need to investigate two days ahead. The distance between Tokyo and Kyushu is exactly two days." "That's right. According to this calculation, the 22nd should also be investigated."

"How long is the express train from Tokyo to Hakata?" "About twenty hours. If it is an express train, it will take seventeen hours and twenty-five minutes. 'Chaofeng' is the express train." "Yeah? You have to count all the times you come and go. You need to check the events of forty hours before and after." The section chief held the cigarette between his fingers and thought while touching the cigarette butt with his index finger. Mihara came back to the living room where he visited yesterday.The girl who came in with the tea said that the boss is listening to the phone, please wait a moment, and sure enough, Yasuda Tatsuro didn't come out for a long time.Mihara stared absently at the still life oil painting on the wall.I thought to myself, the business phone call is really too long.

"Ah, I kept you waiting." Yasuda Tatsuro came in with a smile on his face.Same as yesterday, Mihara felt that his attitude was a little bit of pressure. "You are busy, very disturbing," Mihara leaned forward and said. "Where, where. I happened to be on the phone, so I kept you waiting for a long time." An Tian said leisurely with a smile in the corner of his eyes. "You're really busy." "It's okay. The call I made just now wasn't about business, it was with Kamakura's family." "Oh, it's talking to Mrs. Zun." Mihara remembered that Yasuda's wife was recuperating in Kamakura yesterday.

"No, it's the person who takes care of my wife. My wife is not in good health, and I can't go to Kamakura every day, so I asked her about her condition on the phone." Yasuda still smiled. "You've worked too hard." "Thank you." "However, Mr. Yasuda. I came here today to inquire about something." Mihara tried his best to speak as nonchalantly as possible. "Really, what's the matter?" An Tian's expression was not at all disturbed. "It's been a while. From January 20th to 22nd this year, were you in Tokyo? This question is just for reference."

As soon as Mihara said this, Yasuda laughed out loud. "Ah, is it that I have been suspected of something?" "Where. That's not what I said, it's just a reference." For Mihara's words, try to avoid Yasuda and Sayama's love death.When Yasuda heard the three-day date from the 20th to the 22nd, there was still no reaction on his face. "Look, it's January 20th." Yasuda narrowed his eyes and flipped through the notebook page by page, "Yes, I went to Hokkaido on a business trip that day." "Ah, Hokkaido?" "The Futaba Trading Company in Sapporo negotiated a big deal with me. I went there and only stayed in Hokkaido for two days, and returned to Tokyo on the 25th." Yasuda said while looking at the notebook. Hokkaido. —— Mihara stared straight at both eyes.Hokkaido and Kyushu are not exactly opposite directions. "Would you like me to explain in detail?" Yasuda looked at Mihara and said, the corners of his eyes wrinkled with laughter. "Okay, please tell me." Sanyuan took out the notebook and pencil no matter what. "Leaving Ueno Station on the twentieth by the express train at 19:15. This train is 'Towada'." "By the way. Is this trip alone?" "Alone. Traveled on official business, almost always alone for many years." "Understood. Please continue." "Arrive Aomori at 9:9 the next morning. Just in time for the ferry from Aomori to Hakodate that departs at 9:50, and cross the sea by boat." Yasuda said while carefully reading the words on the notebook . "The Ferry arrived at Hakodate at 14:20. From there, I took the express train bound for Nemuro. I drove at 14:50 and arrived in Sapporo at 20:34. Mr. Kasai from Futaba Company arrived. I was greeted at the station, and he took me to stay at the Marumono Hotel in the city. That was on the night of the 21st. I was there on the 22nd and 23rd. I left Hokkaido on the 24th. On the 25th Back to Tokyo." Write Mihara one by one in the notebook. "How about it, I don't know if it's useful?" An Tian put down the notebook and said with a smile. "I fully understand, thank you very much." When Mihara replied, he also smiled. "Your work is not very interesting. You have to investigate everything." Although the words were spoken calmly, Mihara sounded somewhat harsh. "Please don't think so badly. We also get comfort and praise from all sides from time to time." "No, I don't mean that. If you have any questions, please come here anytime." "I'm sorry to bother you." When Mihara was about to leave, Yasuda walked to the door.He still looked as if nothing had happened, showing no signs of uneasiness. Before returning to the Metropolitan Police Department, Mihara went to the tea shop in Yurakucho, where he often went, and ordered a cup of coffee. While looking at the notebook, he compiled a form on white paper with what Yasuda said. January 20th.19.15 left Ueno (take the "Towada" train). On the 21st, arrive at Aomori on September 09, leave Aomori on September 50 (take a ferry), and arrive at Hakodate on April 20. Leave Hakodate on 14.50 (take the express train), and arrive in Sapporo on 20.34 (people will greet you at the station). Twenty-one days——(living in the Marumono Hotel)——the twenty-fourth day.Return on the 24th and arrive in Tokyo on the 25th. Mihara was studying the form; the coffee girl looked over from the paper and asked: "Hey, Mr. Mihara, are you going to travel to Hokkaido?" "Well, think so!" Mihara smiled wryly. "How wonderful. I just came back from Kyushu, and I'm going to Hokkaido again. I can fly from the west to the north." I was so envious. Not really.The dance of this incident actually involved both ends of Japan. Back in the hall, Mihara reported the process in front of Section Chief Kasai, explaining Yasuda's words and the form he drew. "Well, well, that's how it is." The section chief looked at the form enthusiastically. "However. Going to Hokkaido is an amazing accident. Isn't it the opposite of the location of Kyushu?" "No, it's really an accident." Mihara really thought so. "Are these words true?" The section chief said, holding his cheek. "An Tian is very shrewd and careful. It seems that he won't lie to his face. I think it's true." "However, it is also necessary to check his words." "Yes, it should be checked. Let the Sapporo Police Department investigate the people from the Futaba Company who came to greet Yasuda at the station, and investigate the hotel." "Okay, let's do it." Mihara was about to stand up from the chair, but the section chief stopped him quickly. "Also, how about Yasuda's family?" "Ah. I have a wife, but because of my lung disease, I'm recuperating separately in Kamakura." "That's right! I already talked about it yesterday. Tell me, is it because he often goes to Kamakura that he discovered the four-minute gap?" "Yes. When I went today, he was making a long-distance call to inquire about his wife's condition." "Really? Where does she live alone?" "She lives in Asagaya alone, but she is accompanied by two maids." This is what Mihara investigated. After telling the story, the section chief thought about it for a while and didn't say anything more. Mihara sent a long telegram to the Sapporo Central Police Station.A call back will probably not arrive until tomorrow or even the day after tomorrow.He didn't expect much from a call back.Because Yasuda would never tell a lie easily, he is not the kind of person who gives people an opportunity to take advantage of. Mihara felt bored, maybe somewhere in his heart was still somewhat waiting for the call back.As a result, I feel unspeakably anxious. Suddenly, a thought came up, maybe this kind of psychology is at work. There is a vague question in my heart: "Is there anyone like Yasuda's wife who really recuperates in Kamakura?" Yasuda's wife probably won't have anything to do with this incident.However, ever since he discovered the four-minute problem, Mihara has been thinking about it in his heart.Yasuda found those four minutes. Could it be that he often went to Kamakura to visit his so-called wife?Could that person not be his wife, but someone else?Wang Tian claimed to be dispatched to Beihai, so he must have appropriate evidence.Moreover, even with circumstantial evidence to prove it, it seems that he is also sure.However, he said that his wife was sick and bedridden. How could I trust him as soon as I heard this.The more mundane and credible things are, the easier it is to cause illusions.Judging by the way he spoke, there is still room for research here. "Dangerous, dangerous!" Mihara said to himself, reminding himself. Looking at the section chief's desk, I don't know where he was lost, and there was no one there.Mihara wrote the words "Go to Kamakura" on the pad, put it on the section chief's desk, and left the police station.Now go to Kamakura, and it will be dark when we come back. I bought a batch of fruit at the famous store street at Tokyo Station.In case of necessity, it can be used as a gift for visiting the sick. When we arrived at platform No. 13, we took the train that was parked next to the platform.Looking at it now, since there are still cars next to platform 14, platform 15 cannot be seen at all. "It's really careful to find a gap of four minutes." Mihara recalled what happened.It is still said that this is not accidental, but arranged by Yasuda. "It must be Yasuda himself who found this time after detailed investigation. He brought the waitresses from 'Xiaoxue Restaurant' here and made them witnesses. It seems that he thought there was a need for a third witness." Mihara's intuition. The car moved.During the hour's journey to Kamakura, many things were on his mind.Yasuda's action must be something, what is it for?Didn't the pair of men and women who committed suicide die of love?Since it was a death in love, why did you arrange for witnesses?It is difficult to make clear the intention of this action. Moreover, the time when Sayama and Ah Shiqing died was from the night of the 20th to the 21st, when Yasuda Tatsuro was heading to Hokkaido.Kyushu and Hokkaido, these two places cannot be connected. At Kamakura Station, Mihara changed to a train bound for Enoshima.The primary school students traveling together are like a group of little swallows in the car, chirping non-stop. He got off at Kek Lok Si Station.Although I don't know the house number, there are very few houses in this place. As long as there are such houses, you can find them as soon as you inquire. Mihara went to the local police station, identified himself to the young policeman, and immediately asked if there was a family named Yasuda here. "Is it the family whose mistress is sick and is recuperating in bed?" asked the policeman.Hearing these words, Mihara seemed to have lost the battle.Could it be that it is really not bad?It seems that Yasuda is not lying. They come, the security.Mihara carried the visiting fruit basket and walked in the direction indicated. The place is quiet.There are also several thatched houses.There are mountains on one side, and on the other side, looking out from the roof, is the blue sea.