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Chapter 15 second quarter

It was almost noon, and Kamei put away his fishing rod and returned to the villa.As soon as he entered the room, his eyes first turned to the phone. The sign for a phone call while away from home was already on. A rush of hot blood rushed to Kamei's face.He quickly drank a glass of water and turned on the tape recorder. The woman's voice sounded in the room again. "Hey! It's me. Have you gone fishing again? You have a lot of money now, live in a villa, and live a leisurely life. But we are hard-pressed and live like a year. We are not afraid of taking risks again. The problem is that we must Make sure that there is enough money in the target place. If each person can get 100 million won, the future life will be carefree. I will call you again at 2 pm, and please stay at home. Ah Tie and I Let’s ask some more questions together.”

The woman said the above words with the speed of a cannonball. (This time, use two people against me?) It's somewhat scary to think of it.Even if he can fool that woman's ears, can he fool this man named Ah Tie? The phone rang suddenly. "It doesn't seem to be two o'clock yet?" Kamei frowned, but found that the ringer was the phone used to communicate with Tokyo. Kamei hurriedly picked up the receiver, and the voice of the Totsugawa Police Department rushed into the eardrums: "Finally, I found out the former tax office staff who assisted those people."

"Is that the man named KOBAYASHI?" "yes." "The one from Nishi-Funabashi or the one from Chofu?" "It's the man who resigned from the Chofu Tax Office." "His name is Kondo Tetsu?" "Yes, a man who is twenty-nine years old and is on his way to success." "However, the name is different—" After Kamei raised this question, Totsukawa replied firmly: "Yes, he is KOBAYASHI." "On what grounds?" "He wrote a book. I just found out today that this guy Kondo published the book under the pseudonym of Kobayashi Che."

"Oh, so it's a pseudonym." Kamei also suddenly realized. "So, the former tax office employee mentioned by those people must be Kondo." Totsukawa came to this conclusion. This was like a shot in the arm for Kamei.Kamei asked excitedly: "So, the target of the robbery is the pachinko shop called 'Life Route'?" "I also think about it. Currently, we are investigating the operation of this store and the situation of the 49-year-old proprietor Fukami Jie." Totsukawa Police Department replied. "Are there any other suitable pachinko shops in Chofu City?"

"I'm afraid there is no second pachinko parlor that meets the aforementioned criteria." "That being the case, I told the group that I had contacted Kondo. At two o'clock this afternoon, the woman among the five would call me again. If nothing substantial could be said, they would be suspicious. In fact, they have sent a person here to Izu to investigate my movements, and it seems that they have already aroused considerable suspicion." "Oh! Is that so?" "So, please tell me in detail what you have learned about the 'Life Route' pachinko parlor. Regarding this new robbery target, I, as the adviser, don't know anything. It's a bit ridiculous. "

After Kamei made this request, he took out his notebook and recorded everything Totsukawa said on the phone. "So far, this is the only information I have learned. It seems to be quite poor. I hope Brother Agui adapts to the situation." The Shijinchuan Police Department said apologetically. After Kamei ended the call, he focused his attention on several photos of "Life Route" and the floor plan of the store. Earlier, the Tokyo side had sent Kamei the photos of Urawa's "Cash Box", Nishi-Funabashi's "2001", Chofu's "Life Route" and the floor plan of the store.

Based on these photos and floor plans, together with Totsukawa's explanation, Kamei roughly sketched an impression of the "Life Route" pachinko shop in Kamei's mind. Based on this impression, I will temporarily make some tricks and talk to that group of people, maybe they will be convinced. This pachinko shop is set up on Koshu Street, next to a parking lot that can park 20 cars. It is a two-story building with a store on the first floor and a general manager's office and office on the second floor.There is also a staff dormitory. It takes about 20 minutes to walk away from the store.

The younger brother of the general manager Fukami Kiyoshi opened a real estate company in front of Chofu Station on the Keio Line, and also has the prestigious title of general manager.The land price in this area is said to be as high as 5 million yen per ping, which is a very lucrative business. At two o'clock in the afternoon, the phone rang.It was the woman's voice again. "You seem to have found a fishing partner." The woman said this suddenly.It seems that a strict surveillance network has been set up for Kamei. "Haha, there are 20 million fishermen in Japan, and fishing partners will appear at any time, so what's so strange?" Kamei answered easily.

"Have you let go of our group of friends?" "What is this?! You can act at any time." "We are indeed prepared to do it ourselves, but only on the premise that the information you provide is absolutely correct." "The information is completely correct. Just to be on the safe side, I called the former tax office employee again to confirm." "Is that man's name really Xiao Lin Che? We did many investigations, but we still couldn't find a former tax office employee named Xiao Lin Che." The woman questioned. "Of course. Because Xiao Linche is a pseudonym."

"I see. Why did he use a pseudonym?" "Don't you also have a guy named Ah Tie? He should have a real name too." "That's right. So, do you know the real name of Xiao Linche?" "Of course I know. His real name is Kondo. This guy recently published a book that exposes all kinds of insider information about taxation. The pen name he uses is Kobayashi Che." "Oh, so it's a pseudonym. Let's talk about the pachinko shop that was the target." "Is there anything else unclear?" "Is the hundreds of millions of dollars in cash and precious metals obtained from tax evasion really hidden in the store?"

"Of course. The store faces the streets of Koshu, and it is said that the proprietor also manages real estate as a sideline. It is not inconceivable to accumulate hundreds of millions of dollars." "The question is whether it's stashed in the shop in cash or precious metals. If it's in the bank, it means nothing to us." "You can rest assured on this point. You must know that this is ill-gotten wealth obtained from tax evasion! Wouldn't it be discovered by the tax office immediately after depositing it in the bank? somewhere." "Can you fully believe what the former tax office clerk said?" "Didn't I confirm it again? He proposed that he would get a share of the action after the event, so there is no reason to lie." "Oh, wait a moment, Ah Tie has something to ask." After a while, on the other end of the phone, a male voice replaced a female voice. "Your plan is too sketchy to be convincing." The other party expressed doubts bluntly. Kamei deliberately pretended to be angry, and said impatiently: "If you don't believe me, don't bother me anymore, okay? You fools, I think it will be very difficult to grab a million yen." "However, if we are arrested, it will not be easy for you." "Don't I understand this? That's why I specially designed this detailed plan for you. Now, let's discuss the facts and see if you have any questions? Ask them and I will answer you." Kamei's tone softened. "Well, I have a question or two. The first is the date of the plan. The plan states that it is Monday. But Monday is the store's day off. Is the date correct?" "Yes, it's Monday." "But that day is the store's holiday, isn't that the turnover income of that day?" "What a joke! Do you still care about the income of that day?! You must know that our goal is to seize the illegal savings of the shop owner for many years." "You said that there is a hidden room next to the general manager's office on the second floor, which contains hundreds of millions of yuan in cash. Is this true?" "Of course it is true." "But looking at the floor plan of the store, I couldn't find the gold room." "Of course I can't see it. It's a hidden room, how could it be shown on the floor plan. So I said you have no brains and can't do big things. Building a hidden room near the general manager's office is something that can be imagined with common sense Well, if the general manager is present, you might as well ask him personally." "The second is the issue of time. According to your plan, the action time is set at 11:00 p.m. on Monday. What's the point of this time?" Ah Tie asked the second question. Kamei didn't know why.But no matter what, you have to say a few perfunctory words: "Around five o'clock in the morning, people who deliver newspapers and fresh milk will move around, so you must find a hidden room before that. From eleven o'clock in the evening to early morning Five o'clock, a total of six hours, should be enough time to find the hidden room and move out the hidden gold, silver and jewels. If it takes a full six hours to find the hidden room, it will prove that you are mentally retarded and incompetent. That’s no wonder I’m there.” "Well, it should be about six hours..." Ah Tie changed the subject and said, "According to your plan, you must continuously call 110 to call the police during the operation to create the illusion that the case happened elsewhere. Is it really useful?" "Of course it is useful. You must know that the number of criminal police is limited, and this can achieve the effect of distracting the police." "However, will the police be so easily deceived? They may be able to tell the truth from the fake right away." "As long as you receive a call to the 110 police, regardless of whether it is true or false, the police will generally be dispatched immediately." "However, if you call 110 continuously with the same voice, won't the police immediately detect that this is a fake action?" Ah Tie asked worriedly. Kamei couldn't help laughing after hearing this: "Idiot! Don't you have five of you? Just call 110 in turn to call the police! Before calling, study the map, and make sure to induce the police cars to disperse to various places." "Understood. Is it okay to call the police about the murder?" "Yes. Generally speaking, if it is an ordinary fight, only one police car will be dispatched; if it is robbery or murder, at least two or three police cars will be dispatched to the scene." Based on his own professional experience, Kamei taught Ah Tie earnestly. "Okay, let's do it. After eleven o'clock in the evening, all our members took turns calling 110 to report the murder and robbery to the police." "Remember which Monday the action was taken?" Kamei finally touched on the most critical issue.But the other party smiled and said, "Why don't you remember? That's the date you decided." "I'm afraid that if you get the date wrong, that would be bad. Although I won't be directly involved in the operation this time, secretly, I will pray to God for you and wish you good luck and success?" "I'm afraid we must pray for success. If we fail, you will have a hard time." Ah Tie said in a threatening tone. This time, Kamei started to fight back: "Yesterday, one of you came to Izu and seemed to ask everywhere about my situation. Who is he? Don't you believe me?" Kamei's tough questioning caused the woman and Ah Tie to discuss in a low voice and panic on the other end of the phone.After a while, a woman's voice came over: "I think it's probably Mr. TASHIRO." "TASHIRO?" "That's right, it's TASHIRO-kun. But we definitely don't suspect you." "In that case, why are you sneaking around me?" "We are worried about the police. If you are watched by the police, or even arrested by the police, our plan will be ruined. TASHIRO-kun went to Izu probably to investigate whether you have been noticed by the police." "How could I be suspected by the police? You must know that I am a good citizen here. I live in a villa and enjoy fishing leisurely every day. What is this not a good citizen?" Hearing Kamei's self-boasting, there was laughter on the other side of the phone. "Do you think you're innocent? Don't forget you're a villain too." "No more jokes. TASHIRO came here by car and went to gas stations, restaurants, etc. to inquire about me. This guy probably doesn't have a driver's license. If the police finds him driving without a license, how will he end it?" Kamei deliberately reprimanded the other party in an angry tone.In fact, Kamei himself didn't know which one of the five people TASHIRO was.Let's use clichés to find out the truth. "No problem. He has a driver's license, and there are two kinds of driver's licenses." The woman replied. (This TASHIRO has two driver's licenses) Kamei thought this way in his heart, while quickly comparing the four men A, B, C and D. The young man from the Speeding Party was probably Ah Tie who was talking to him on the phone right now. TASHIRO should not be the man who claims to be an intellectual.Well, it's most likely the former speed skater. "TASHIRO is a good athlete. He acts on instinct. The car tends to drive too fast without realizing it. Be careful to prevent accidents." Kamei said tentatively, wanting to see the other party's reaction. "Takata-kun, you got it wrong. It seems that your memory is getting worse and worse." Atie laughed. "Is it really wrong?" "Big mistake." "Well, the speed skater should be KAWAKITA." "Wow! Are you really Takata?" "what?" "KAWAKITA is the one with the slowest motor nerve among us." Ah Tie said. According to the other party's words, Kamei quickly made some calculations in his mind. "Oh, I misunderstood. Isn't KAWAKITA the poet? I've read some of his poor poems." This time, Kamei's reasoning was right, and Ah Tie complained: "I have no interest in poetry. That guy is usually nervous, and he often shakes his head and recites poems to make mistakes. If something happens, he will become a our burden." "You can't say that, everyone is a partnership." "There is nothing wrong with a partnership, but once it becomes an obstacle, there is no other way but to eliminate it." Ah Tie said firmly. "So, what about you yourself?" Kamei tried to make a deeper test. "I?" "Yes. What kind of role are you in the eyes of other partners?" "Without me, this time's plan would not be possible. There is no one who can move faster than me." Ah Tie boasted. "Is that so?" "Of course it is. Oh, don't say such nonsense. What about the foregoing?" "What's up?" "It's the hidden room of the pachinko parlor. Even if you hide the huge amount of tax evasion money in this room, if you don't know where the hidden room is, everything will be in vain. Do you want that man named Kondo?" The man you want to inquire about again?" "No, it's better for you to find out by yourself. Otherwise, Kondo's asking price will be higher and higher..." Kamei is not allowed to meet with Kondo.Because the other party must be familiar with Gao Tian. "Okay, let's find and inquire about it ourselves. I'll contact you again if we have anything to do." The other party hung up the phone.
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