Chapter 4 suicide tour

1 Under the urging of the manager, Tokuichiro Sekino continued to speak, his sight seemed to be erratic.The lips are very dry, and I moisten them with my tongue from time to time, which looks like I am biting my lips. I met Horiguchi at Tokyo Station.I didn't know him at first, and I was only marked by an economic magazine he kept on the table.At that time, he was talking with another person, and I went up to him and said his name, and he invited me to sit on the chair opposite him.After saying two or three words of instant entertainment, the other person seemed to know the same person very well, stood up and walked away.

I'm afraid this person is the same as a liar, right?The lawyer nodded alone. When we were alone, Horiguchi got down to business.Said that the general situation had been discussed by Shanshan, and he estimated that he could raise this amount.I was overjoyed when I heard it.But at the time, it didn't feel like the problem was solved.Horiguchi mentioned Oyama Managing Director of R Mutual Bank.He said that he had a special friendship with him before, so he could ask him for accommodation.As long as we are willing to pay an interest in private, he can approach.I said please.He also asked for a commission, which was 200,000 yuan.I agreed right away.He said that he would go to discuss with the Dashan executive early the next morning, and then call me to tell me the result.So we broke up.

What happened later has just been told, and everyone knows it clearly, and no one makes a sound. The manager asked another question: After knowing that you were cheated, did you immediately go to Shan Shan? Yes, I'll leave Mutual immediately and come back to report to the managing director.Go to Shan Shan together with the executive director. The executive director said to the manager: Is such that.I was taken aback when I heard Sekino's words.Everything that happened, Sukino discussed everything with me, so I am also responsible.So I went to see Shanshan with Guan Ye. What does Shanshan say?The manager didn't look at the executive, his eyes were still fixed on Guan Ye.

Kitaro Yamasugi was in the office at the time.The executive and I told what happened, and he looked very surprised.It would be a shame to say that. pity? Which means he has nothing to do with it.He just mentioned that Horiguchi often came in and out of their office, and he was not responsible for this matter.His female secretary Uesaki also said the same thing.They didn't officially introduce Horiguchi to us, they just told us that there was such a person.When asked about Horiguchi's address and background, Yamasugi didn't know much about it, and said that there were many brokers like Horiguchi.He insisted that although Horiguchi often came to the office to play, he had never made a deal with him.

The manager looked like he was in deep thought. Kitaro Yamasugi, a loan shark, is famous for his great powers.People don't know whether to believe what he said.Is there an invisible bond between Shanshan and the check crook? The manager holds his head.His air looked like he was struggling after being caught in a trap. The manager, the executive, stood up abruptly from his chair.The short figure bowed deeply in front of the manager.I'm really sorry for this mistake.Sincerely apologize to you. Putting both hands on the trouser line, respectful and respectful, in terms of apologizing, it can be described as extremely standard.However, this etiquette feels hollow and meaningless.

Sekino Tokuichiro still looked blankly.As the defendant, he has no room for apology.His face was expressionless, as if he were an outsider. I'll talk about what I've overlooked later.The manager's hands touched his face from the top of his head, and the most urgent task was how to deal with the cheated 30 million yuan check.It is important to consider countermeasures first. According to the current situation of the company, 30 million yuan is too huge.The managing director said, we can't just watch someone take it away, can we?How about going to the judicial authorities to track down the crooks?

What the executive said makes sense.Lawyer Senuma lit a cigarette and said leisurely, however, in this way, the matter would spread quickly, which would damage the company's reputation.This kind of case can be regarded as a trick among intelligent criminals.Because it is too simple, it is easy to deceive people. The implication of the lawyer is that such a simple scam can also be fooled, and the society will inevitably laugh at it after knowing it. So knowing that it is a fraud, do you still have to pay the check when it expires?The managing director looked at the lawyer. As you all know, the characteristic of a check is that it is an uncaused security. As long as there is an endorsement by a legitimate third party, it must be paid.Before paying, to take legal action, you must file a complaint with the police while the check is still in the hands of the scammer.I'm afraid that won't help either.At this moment, it has probably been transferred to a third party, and the two parties have jointly memorized the book.Therefore, even if a complaint is made, it will only damage the company's credit in vain without any real effect.I urge you to carefully consider this point.

The focus of the question is whether to damage the company's credibility and decency, or to keep it secret. Has this happened to other companies?Specialist asked.He had just apologized, and his complexion looked a little better. From what I've heard privately, quite a few.the lawyer replied. In such a situation, what should I do?asked the manager interface. A first-class large company, lawyer Senuma said, absolutely kept its secrets.A company once lost more than 100 million yuan.However, fearing that the matter would go out, they did not file a complaint with the judicial authorities at all.

Then no one asked questions.In this giant's office, there was a dignified silence.Only the managing director muttered something dissatisfied. The manager put his arms around his head again.The center of gravity of the body leans to the armrest of the sofa.No one could bear to look at that posture, except for Tokuichiro Sekino, the eyes of the other three were all fixed on the toe of their shoes. Only Guan Ye was alone, still in a daze. The manager suddenly let go of his hands, raised his head, his face flushed. All right.Since calling the police is useless, let's keep it secret internally.The manager made a quick decision.He advocated maintaining corporate credit.The rest of the people were slightly surprised.The manager's flushed face was unbearable, so they all looked away again.

Guan Ye-kun, the manager shouted angrily, you have caused such a huge loss to the company, you have to take responsibility! Tokuichiro Sekino staggered up from his chair when he collapsed on the painted floor.He was on all fours, with his head on the floor. When Guan Ye walked outside, it was already past eight o'clock. Ginza Street is bustling with crowds, it is a lively time. Couples in pairs, three friends and four friends, walked slowly down the street.Everyone has a carefree and happy look on their faces.And Tokuichiro Sekino, who was overwhelmed by bad luck, was also involved in this crowd, and no one noticed him.All the faces seemed to be very happy, full of hope for tonight and tomorrow.Guan Ye seemed to be walking in a cemetery, everything around him had nothing to do with him.He is alone.He walked forward, the bright light in the window illuminated his slender figure, and shadows appeared one after another.

After walking to the alley in front of Matsuzakaya, Sekino got into a taxi.He subconsciously stopped the car and took it. Sir, where are you going?asked the driver, holding the steering wheel. There was no immediate answer from the guest.In fact, after getting in the car, Sukino thought that he should tell where he was going right away. Go to sackcloth.Kano said without hesitation. The car moved.Sekino sat in the corner of the car, staring out the window.The car crosses the Onari Gate from Shinbashi and passes through Shiba Park.The trees in the park, under the light of the car lights, flashed past in white.The driver was attentive and wanted to say something, but when he saw that the customer was silent, he kept silent. On the tramway, the driver asked where he was going to Azabu, and he said as if waking up from a dream: six trees. When getting out of the car, Guan Ye found that he wanted to find Kitaro Yamasugi from the very beginning.But along the way, he came here completely ignorant.Because deep in his consciousness, something pushed him to meet Kitaro Yamasugi again in order to find out the truth of the matter.In fact, doing so is definitely futile.People like Shanshan would not pay attention to him at all.However, as far as Sekino is concerned, it was Shanshan who brought his fate into such a situation, and he would not be reconciled if he didn't knock on this wall.He is now in a state of disarray, and it was instinct that brought him here. Yamasugi Trading Company is just ahead.The three-story building, all the windows have no lights, and it is dark.The door was naturally closed. Guan Ye walked into a narrow alley next to him, and went around to the back of the building.The dark building is chilly.He rang the bell. A window on the first floor was lit and a figure was seen.Pushing open half of the window, lazily sticking his head out from the inside and asking: Who?Like on duty. I am Kanno.Is Mr. Yamasugi here? Let's do it tomorrow.The manager went to Kansai in the afternoon.Regarding business matters, let's wait until the person in charge goes to work tomorrow. After a pause, Kanno asked again: Can you tell me the address of Secretary Uesaki?I have something urgent, so I must see you tonight. The person on duty looked into the darkness, as if wanting to scrutinize Sekino's face.said: It was useless to find Uesaki.She walked with the manager.I don't know what to do.For business matters, please come to someone else tomorrow. A little suspicious of his appearance, he closed the window after speaking. Sukino was in the cigarette shop, picking up the red handset of the payphone.He said to the man who answered the phone: I'm Sukino, my neighbor next door, I always trouble you.Please call my wife, please. After waiting for three minutes, music from the radio came through the receiver.After a while, the handset rang, and then heard the voice of his wife Chiyoko: Hello Chiyoko?it's me.Kano said. Ai. There are some things that I can't go home recently, let me tell you.He said as he had planned. Hey, when will you be back? have no idea.In short, I can't go home for the time being. His wife was still yelling hello on the receiver, but Guan Ye clicked and hung up the phone.It seemed as though he could still hear his wife's voice in his ears. Then, he bought a stationery envelope in the store and asked the store to wrap it. He hailed a passing taxi and went to Shinagawa Station. On the platform of the Shonan Line, bright electric lights came one after another, and the train bound for Atami came into the station.Sukino boarded the train.Leaning back on the seat, he closed his eyes as if he had fallen asleep.Grease oozes from the bridge of the nose, and cold sweat drips from the eye sockets.For nearly two hours on the road, he didn't even look out the window. It was already past eleven thirty when we got off at Yuheyuan Station.After leaving the station, I noticed that the sky was full of stars. On both sides of the road are hotels carrying lanterns to attract guests. Uchiyugawara, is there any hotel? The people at the hotel in the area sent Sekino to a taxi. The car climbed uphill along the river.Every hotel is brightly lit.Sukino recalled the time when he came here with his wife. When you get to the hotel, take him into the room inside. Sorry to be so late. Kanno greeted the maid like this.He also ordered that the dinner has already been used, so there is no need to serve it.In fact, he didn't eat lunch or supper at all, but he didn't feel hungry at all. After taking a shower, he sat at the table and took out the letter paper from his bag. The maid brought the store account, and he registered his real name. You are not in a hurry to get up tomorrow morning, are you? No, get up early.I want to settle the bill now. Then he said that he still had to write a letter and asked her to send the letter. Writing letters took a long time.To wife, manager, executive director, and deputy section chief Tatsuo Hagizaki, four letters in total. A letter to Hagizaki is the longest.He wrote down the whole story of this incident in detail.Apart from Hagizaki, there was no one to tell about this. After writing four letters, the watch is almost four o'clock.He put the letter and stamp money on the table.Sit there and smoke a couple of cigarettes, then get up and put on a suit. After walking out of the hotel, Tokuichiro Sekino walked up the mountain along the road.The night has not yet disappeared, and the sky is a little dark.Only the rushing water in the river made a sound.His shoes stepped on the spring grass, while groping with his hands, he walked into the dark forest 2 Tokyo is extremely dry, the weather has been sunny, and it finally started to drizzle. Hagizaki Tatsuo got out of the car in front of Yamasugi Trading Company in Azabu.This is a very old three-story building with a gray exterior and no style at all.On the brass horizontal signboard next to the door, some characters have fallen off.This is the headquarters of the financier Yamasugi Kitaro, who is one of the few figures in Tokyo, and it is said that hundreds of millions of funds were transferred. As soon as you enter the door is the reception room. A girl sitting and reading a newspaper raised her eyes. I'm here to inquire about a loan. Hagizaki Tatsuo took out his business card.The business card was printed just yesterday, and the name of Showa Electric Manufacturing Company was not written on it. The girl walked in with a famous movie, and then she came out and led Long Xiong into the next reception room.The parlour, too, was very old and vulgar.Hanging on the wall is a banner picture frame, which is a calligraphy and painting pasted in gold.Long Xiong couldn't even read the words and signature.In a western-style room, with such decorations, it is a bit nondescript, but it is quite suitable for a financier. A staff member in his forties walked in with Long Xiong's business card in his hand, and said: I heard that you are here to inquire about a loan.I am in charge of this business.Can you be more specific? Two or three days ago, I talked with your manager on the phone. He must know the details, right?Long Xiong asked back. Talk to the manager? The staff looked at Longxiong's business card again. There was only the name on the business card, no company or other names.After reading it, the clerk turned his head and thought for a while, then asked: Who introduced you? Well, the manager should know that too.Anyway, please inform the manager. Long Xiong spoke very hard. Unfortunately, the manager went to Osaka yesterday.I haven't heard him talk about it. The staff are quite polite.Long Xiong called this morning and knew that the manager was not there. Really bad. Long Xiong deliberately put on a difficult look. Also, hasn't anyone heard the manager talk about it? So, please wait a moment, I will ask the secretary. Long Xiong reminded me again, please ask me.When he heard the staff say to ask the secretary, he couldn't help but secretly happy.But I was worried, for fear that it was someone else who came, or that the employee just came back alone. After waiting for five minutes, there was a blue reflection on the glass door, and I knocked lightly on the door.Long Xiong thought, it must be here. The one who opened the door was a slim young woman.His pale black eyes caught Long Xiong's attention as soon as he entered the door.She looked straight at Long Xiong's face, without any meaning in her eyes, completely businesslike. She also held Long Xiong's business card in her hand. I'm the manager's secretary. She said so before she sat down. I have handed over my business card. see. The girl put Long Xiong's business card on the edge of the round table covered with glass panels. Excuse me, may I have your last name? My surname is Uesaki. Handed over a small business card.Longxiong glanced at it, and there was Uesaki Etsuko printed on it. The blue suit dress is tailored to show the curvaceous beauty of the figure.As soon as she sat down, she looked at Long Xiong, meaning to urge him to talk about business quickly. I would like to implore your company to provide three million cash in cash. Tatsuo looked at Uesaki Etsuko's appearance.A pair of big eyes, the black eyes are very big.The nose is delicate and straight, and the mouth shape is correct and small.There are still some immature marks on the chin, which don't quite blend with her resolute eyes and tone. Have you talked to the manager?she asked. talked about.We talked on the phone two or three days ago.The manager said, come back to the office to discuss, so I came today. Excuse me, are you in business? Wholesale business of glassware.To pay the manufacturer at present, cash is urgently needed. Do you have an introducer? No. What do you use as collateral? Shibuya shop and spot.And the house where I currently live in Nakano. Long Xiong made up a set casually.As he spoke, his eyes were fixed on the girl's face.For this reason, Uesaki Etsuko's eyes were lowered, and the shadows of eyelashes covered the eyes, which became more and more black and bright. I haven't heard the manager talk about it. She immediately raised her eyes again, still speaking in a businesslike tone. The manager is expected to come back tomorrow night, and I'll pass it on when I get back.While the manager is away, we try our best to do it.It's three million, right? Yes. Call again, or deign to call again in person. All right. Long Xiong and the female secretary stood up across the table at the same time.Tingting's graceful figure and the dim walls of the reception room set off her blue suit particularly vividly. Long Xiong went outside.The drizzle was faint.In his vision, there is still the face of Uesaki Etsuko that he saw just now. It was this face that he had come to remember.He had to recognize the face of this woman, Uesaki.Now his purpose has been achieved. Look at the watch. It's not yet three o'clock.Found a small cafe opposite.He walked through the busy street. The cafe was empty, only a couple of men and women were sitting inside.Long Xiong sat down in front of a window near the road.White gauze curtains hung on the windows.From the gap in the curtains, through the bright glass window, you can clearly see the scene of the opposite road.This is an ideal place to look at the buildings of the Yamasugi Trading Company. When the coffee he asked for arrived, he sipped it slowly to buy time.It's three o'clock now, and there are still two hours before Shanshan Trading Company closes get off work at five o'clock.He is going to spend two hours here first, and the business is quiet at this time, which is really good. The waitress played a record, and the music was so loud that it distracted. The male and female customers were very close, talking in low voices.It seems to be talking about something very complicated.The man was talking, and the woman wiped her eyes with a handkerchief from time to time. Long Xiong finished his coffee and brought over a newspaper.He pretended to be reading a newspaper, but his eyes were looking out of the window, afraid that Uesaki Etsuko would come out before five o'clock.So, he couldn't take his eyes off the dingy old house. The female guest finally covered her face with her handkerchief.The man looks very embarrassed now.The waitress in the store also looked around. Seeing the female guest's crying face, Long Xiong thought of Section Chief Guan Ye's wife crying bitterly on the section chief's body. Tokuichiro Sekino's suicide was discovered after he hanged himself in the mountains of Uiyugawara.The guests who took a hot spring bath did not see it until they walked there.There was a business card in his pocket, and he was immediately known. The police also notified the company and family members. The manager was taken aback. This time it was a mistake, I didn't expect him to be so overwhelmed! The manager's stern words that you want to take responsibility will have such serious consequences.However, what the manager overlooked was that there was only a slight difference between Guan Ye's resignation and suicide.A person with a cowardly personality like Sukino, of course, may embark on this path of desperation. In addition to the suicide note for the family members, there are three other letters, one for the manager, one for the executive director, and one for Long Xiong.They were all mailed and written by Tokuichiro Sekino in a hotel before committing suicide.The letter to the manager and the executive is to apologize for the great loss to the company. However, in the suicide note to Long Xiong, the details of what happened were written out.He wrote to Long Xiong, who had always been trustworthy: I only want you to know the whole story of this incident, so I wrote this letter. Long Xiong was originally on the outside, so he could only make general guesses. Only after reading the suicide note did he know the details of what happened. Of course, this matter is extremely confidential in the company and has not yet been made public.However, the person who took the life of Tokuichiro Sekino is not held accountable, and he still breathes freely in the world. Is this fair?Long Xiong felt that it was simply too unreasonable. Not only because things are unreasonable, but also because he is usually trusted by Sekino.Speaking of repaying Guan Ye's kindness, from today's point of view, this idea may be too old-fashioned, but facing this unreasonable matter, he felt unable to vent his righteous indignation.Since the case cannot be reported to the police, there is nothing to do.Simply go it alone and get to the bottom of it. In this way, Long Xiong will definitely not be able to investigate while going to work.So he decided to take a leave of absence for two months.The company stipulates that there are 30 days of special leave every year, because he is busy, last year and the year before, he did not take any leave for two years.Therefore, there is no violation of the company's regulations for taking a leave of absence of 60 days.The question is whether the company can allow a one-time vacation.Long Xiong made up his mind that if he was not allowed, he would submit his resignation.So I went to the executive director. Is there something wrong with your body?asked the executive director. If you are sick, you must have a doctor's certificate.Therefore, he said at the beginning that it was for marriage. At present, the company is in a difficult situation because of taking too much leave.Since you said so, there is no way, I hope you can come to work as soon as possible. The managing director backed down.He has always taken good care of Longxiong.That's also because Section Chief Guan Ye was in the middle of the promotion. Long Xiong jotted down the main points in Guan Ye's suicide note, and pondered them over and over again.To know the whereabouts of the check fraudster who claimed to be Horiguchi, he thought he must first spy on Kitaro Yamasugi.Although Yamasugi did not introduce Horiguchi to Kanno, there does seem to be an invisible link between them. Soon the company had to set aside thirty million yuan in cash to honor the check.Make sure that the check has been endorsed, and fill in the name of the third party jointly.That's a real loss.Although the business world is booming at present, the business situation of Showa Electric Manufacturing Company may not be very good. The loss of 30 million yuan is decisive.In contrast, the suicide of a mere section chief had no effect on the company's operations.In this sense, the death of Tokuichiro Sekino is as insignificant as the death of a dog. The reason why the executive director told the deputy section manager Hagizaki Tatsuo that it is difficult to ask for leave at present is also because the company is facing such a situation.However, no matter what, Longxiong had to go after the person who drove Guan Ye to a dead end. Kitaro Yamasugi is a well-known loan shark.He specializes in lending to businesses and is said to have connections with the political circles as well.It is extremely difficult for such a cunning and cunning person to catch his fox tail. The target of Tatsuo Hagizaki's fancy is his secretary Uesaki Etsuko.He intends to find a breakthrough from her.Therefore, he must first recognize her face today. The next step is to think about how to approach her. It's not justified to brew a cup of coffee for two hours.Long Xiong ordered another cup of black tea.At some point, the pair of guests had already left. It's still raining.As long as it falls, it will always be cloudy and rainy like a yellow plum sky.The car drove by, splashing a splash of water.The roads in Tokyo are terrible everywhere. Long Xiong's eyes suddenly lit up. At this time, a car drove up and stopped in front of the gray building opposite.He checked his watch, it was not yet four o'clock.It was more than an hour before Uesaki Etsuko got off work.Strangely, Long Xiong felt a commotion in his heart.He hadn't drunk that cup of black tea yet, so he paid for it and walked outside. He pretended to be a pedestrian, walked slowly, and continued to stare at the gray building opposite.The car is still parked.The body is as bright as a mirror, and it is a large luxury car.Of course it's white steel.Only the driver sat inside, as if waiting for someone. Although it only took five minutes, it felt like a long wait. Finally, the girl I had just met appeared from the gate of the old building in a pure white raincoat.The driver seemed to be opening the car door for her. Long Xiong looked around.A taxi happened to drive up, and the water splashed everywhere.Because of the gloomy sky, the red light indicating empty cars is very eye-catching.Long Xiong gestured to the car.Coincidentally, at the right time. where? The big limousine was starting when he got in. Follow that car. Long Xiong pointed to the front of the glass and said.The driver nodded and stepped on the accelerator.The car in front drove from Qingshantou Street to Quantahara Tokyo Toei Tramway.Looking to the left of the car, when Gaien could be seen, the driver asked: Is sir a police officer? Well, there is something to do. To follow other people's cars, Long Xiong had no choice but to respond in such an adaptable manner.The car in front stopped for a while before the traffic light, and continued to drive from Shinjuku to Ome Street.You can't stare too closely at the car. If you leave it a little bit, trucks, cars and other vehicles will be inserted in the middle. It's still a Renault car. Long Xiong thought to himself, if a Renault car encounters an emergency, it can speed up and drive quickly.The driver probably saw Long Xiong's thoughts, so he said calmly: Don't worry, sir.From Shinjuku to Ogikubo, there are a total of twelve traffic lights.Even if you drive slower, you are guaranteed to keep up. In fact, at every traffic light, the car in front stopped, and they happened to catch up, and they could see the white raincoat in the rear window. That's a lady, sir.The driver seemed to be very excited and said. The car in front drove to Ogikubo and turned south to a quiet residential street.Long Xiong saw the figure of a woman from the rear window of the car in front of him, and suddenly remembered the figure of that woman reflected on the glass door when he accompanied Section Chief Guan Ye to the waiting room of Tokyo Station. 3 The car ahead speeds down a residential street. It was a Daji brand manufactured in 1953. The driver turned around and said to Long Xiong. The rain in the past four or five days has washed and wiped the trees in this area into a bright green.Among them, only the double-petalled cherry blossoms looked withered and decayed, with a dirty look. The car passed by the ruins of Diwaizhuang, the villa of former Duke Jinwei, and the trees stretched out on both sides of the road became more lush and green.There are very few pedestrians and vehicles here.The streets were washed by the rain and glistened. Hey, stop! Seeing that the car in front slowed down and turned right and disappeared, Long Xiong immediately shouted.After turning the corner, there is no road. Is parking okay here?The driver looked at the meter and said that the car had driven into a big mansion. Following the Daji brand car, it seems to be following the interest. I have worked hard for you.Long Xiong paid the money and said. I wish you success, sir. After speaking, he drove the car away, Long Xiong smiled wryly in his heart. The rain was still pattering down.There was no one on the wet street.On both sides of the road, in the depths of the pruned trees, the blue roofs and white walls of houses can be vaguely seen. Long Xiong walked slowly holding an umbrella.Walking to the front of the mansion where the car drove in just now, he observed it nonchalantly. The stone wall is about 20 meters long, and there is a lawn growing on the ground.Pots of rhododendrons are neatly arranged at regular intervals on the lawn.The courtyard is full of trees, and only a corner of the eaves can be seen in the shade of green trees. It is too big for a mansion.Looking from the open gate, you can see the gravel path leading inside and the trees in the garden. Long Xiong passed by the door and came back after walking more than ten meters.Of course the voices inside could not be heard.At this time, the sound of a piano came from the opposite house. There is an old door plate hanging on the doorpost, with the words Zhousaka Yu written on it.The font is rough and distinctive.It was also shiny by the rain. Long Xiong walked to the corner and looked back.Because there are no other pedestrians, it is not easy to go back and forth like this.His suspicious behavior seemed to be watched by someone in an invisible place, and he couldn't help feeling a little uneasy. This observation was carried out three times, but nothing new was found.It is still the trees in the yard, the gravel road, and a corner of the eaves, and the drizzle that is still falling. Long Xiong hesitated very much, should he wait for Uesaki Etsuko to come out from inside?Who knows when she will come out, it is raining again, besides, the surroundings have begun to darken.He was impatient to wait any longer.Moreover, there is no taxi at all here. So what kind of character is the owner of the museum, Funasaka?Judging by that style, he must be quite rich and powerful.Why did Uesaki Etsuko come here?Is it Shanshan's business?Or did it have nothing to do with business, but came here for a personal matter? Is that Daji car manufactured in 1953 from Shanshan Commercial Company or from the mansion?It is also possible to find out who the owner of the car is based on the car number.But I was careless for a while, and I didn't write down the car number.Long Xiong thought to himself, when it comes to critical moments, things always go wrong. Who is Funasaka? He thought about these questions quietly on the way to Ogikubo Station. There are public telephones in the pharmacy in front of the station.Please borrow the phone book. Long Xiong suddenly had an idea and walked into the pharmacy. He flipped through the thick phone book to the "boat" section.The surname Zhousaka is probably rare, and only three names are included in it. Hideaki Funasaka, No. ×× Ogikubo, Suginami-ku Long Xiong thought, this is it.He took out a notepad, wrote it down, and copied down the phone number by the way. Funasaka Hideaki.Could it be the name of the owner in the mansion?What is it for?Of course, these cases will not be provided in the phone book. In desperation, when he passed a bookstore, he walked in, pretended to be standing and reading a book, and looked up the list of people in the appendix of the yearbook.There is no name of Hideaki Funasaka.The yearbook is published by a newspaper.Thus aroused his association. Longxiong went to the newspaper office to visit his old classmate Mikichi Tamura in the afternoon of the second day.As soon as Tamura received the call from the reception room, he immediately ran from the third floor to the door while getting dressed. Boy, what a rarity.When Tamura Mikichi saw Ryuxiong, he said, "Your company is nearby, so it's rare to see you." Are you busy right now?Long Xiong asked. Tamura replied that half an hour would still be free. I want to ask you something. Yeah?Then sit over there and have a cup of tea. The two walked into a cafe near the newspaper office, and there were not many customers. Tamura took off his glasses, wiped his face vigorously with a towel, and asked Tatsuo: What are you asking about? Still as irritable as ever, nothing changed. Well, maybe I am asking strangely, do you know Hideaki Funasaka?Long Xiong said in a low voice. have no idea.None of the people I've met have had this person.Do you also write haiku?Tamura replied immediately. He had known for a long time that Tatsuo could compose modern haiku. No, you are mistaken.Let me ask if your newspaper knows about this person? What's the name? Funasaka Hideaki. Fusaka Hideaki Tamura said it two or three times, looking thoughtful, once you mention it, it seems that you have heard the name before.He looked at the ceiling and said to himself.So he asked Long Xiong again: Does this person do business with you? oh yes. When Long Xiong just nodded in yes, Tamura said: I have indeed heard the name.Neither a university professor nor a person in the opera and film circles, wait a minute, wait for me to call and ask the agency. After speaking, he stood up without even touching the coffee that was just delivered. Long Xiong took out a cigarette, and before he finished smoking it, Tamura walked back with a smile on his face. Figured it out.Tamura said while stirring the cold coffee. Yeah?That's very much appreciated.What is it for?Longxiong stared at Tamura's face. Just now I felt as if I had heard the name, but it was a long time ago.As a result, I couldn't remember anything.Where is Funasaka Hideaki? How about it? In a word, he is a leader of the right-wing forces. What?Right-wing forces? Well, it is said that he is not a famous big shot.Three years ago, he was arrested for intimidation.No wonder I feel as if I have heard this name somewhere, just three years ago. What is the relationship between the right-wing leader and Uesaki Etsuko?Long Xiong's dull eyes showed a bewildered expression.Seeing him like this, Tamura asked: What is your business?There was some curiosity in his air. Can't you learn more about this person, Funasaka?Long Xiong asked irrelevantly. Well, after drinking his coffee, Tamura lit a cigarette and looked at Longxiong with a smile. Don't just guess right now.Long Xiong said.When I need your help in the future, I will naturally tell you everything. This is the truth.Long Xiong was also thinking in private, perhaps it is unknown if he really needs his help. Yeah?All right.Tamura nodded briskly, then I'll invite the guy I called to ask about it just now.He knows a lot.That was a long time ago.At that time we published a special issue titled the recent movements of the right-wing forces. He had done interviews everywhere, so he knew a lot about the situation.Wait a minute, I'll make a call and discuss with him. Tamura stood up again to make a phone call, and came back without a long delay. He said he would come.Tamura conveyed. Yeah?It's a busy time right now, sorry. Long Xiong expressed his thanks.Tamura then changed the subject, and the two chatted about acquaintances to pass the time. In less than twenty minutes, a thin-faced man with long hair came in and walked up to him. This is Uchino-kun, also from the social department. Tamura introduced the two of them.Uchino ran his fingers through his hair like an artist, and sat down.Tamura pointed to Tatsuo and said to Uchino: He wants to know more about Hideaki Funasaka, how about you talk to him? I'm sorry to trouble you when I'm busy. Long Xiong was so polite, Uchino smiled shyly. Regarding the right-wing forces, I did some investigations in previous interviews.However, I don't know much about Funasaka Hideaki.Uchino said calmly that he was not a big deal. For example, Uchino mentioned the names of several well-known right-wing leaders. His status is far inferior to those big bosses who were famous before the war.How should I say it?Perhaps he was a heretic of these orthodoxies.Some people say that he used to be a so-and-so private disciple, and later he jumped to another school.One said that he had a quarrel with the old man, and another said that he was kicked out.In short, the situation is not very clear.However, based on these accounts, it is possible to understand roughly what he was like. What happened to the previous intimidation crime?Tamura interjected. Ah, that's extorting money from coal companies through the Government Subsidy Act. Oh, it turned out to be the case. Tamura looked at his watch, stood up and said: I have something else to do, excuse me. After Tamura Mikichi left, Uchino continued: It is said that Funaka has done this kind of extortion many times.But he did it with means and courage, and among the group of characters who appeared after the war, he quickly emerged.These situations were interviewed more than two years ago.From the current point of view, Funaka's influence has probably grown considerably.There are probably not a few followers under his command.His power can develop like this, which also shows that Funasaka Hideaki is very good at raising funds. Long Xiong was stunned when he heard the word "capital". How did he raise funds?Long Xiong asked eagerly, and his heart was churning. From Zhousaka's point of view, the solution is nothing more than blackmailing the coal company and asking them to pay.That crime was probably just the tip of the iceberg.Not exposed, I think there are more. Is the object of extortion mainly companies? I think so.Because it's the easiest way to make money from a business. Is it also a method of deception?Long Xiong bit again. Then it is not clear.不過，舟坂倒是有可能幹那種事。 他籌措資金是否全憑這種惡劣的手段？ 沒有真憑實據，無法肯定回答。但是，像舟坂這樣聲望還沒造成的新興右翼勢力，手頭一定很緊。所以，採用非法手段，可能性極大。當然，這只是猜想而已。 你說得不無道理。 聽說舟坂英明現在非常闊氣，好像影響愈來愈大了。 他的出身怎麼樣？ 聽說本來是北陸那邊的農家子弟，沒有讀過書，全靠自學。這都是傳聞。我沒見過他，年紀大概四十六、七歲。沒有什麼理論，全憑所謂忠君愛國精神。 住在荻窪吧？Long Xiong asked. right.聽說住在那一帶。 內野這樣說過之後，眼睛裡意味深長地笑著向龍雄： 西銀座後面有個紅樓酒吧，你知道嗎？ 銀座後面一帶我大抵還熟，銀座後面的什麼地方？ 從林蔭路往新橋那邊走 內野把地點告訴了他，龍雄因不大嗜酒，沒聽說過紅樓這家酒吧。 內野見龍雄不知道，便放低聲音說道： 聽說紅樓的女掌櫃，就是舟坂英明新近的情婦。 龍雄在咖啡館同內野分手後，從有樂街出來，一下子便迷失在銀座裡。用迷失這個詞可能比較貼切。他漫無目的，只是信步走著。為了尋求一個意念，便下意識地移動著雙腿。 先前，他一直認為支票詐騙犯同高利貸者山杉喜太郎之間有條無形的紐帶，而現在，又出現了相互牽引的另一條線索。 三千萬元莫非流到舟坂英明這個右翼頭子的金庫裡去了？ 右翼勢力。龍雄撞上了這堵怪物似的牆壁，不覺眼裡現出迷惘的神情。 這絕對不是一件單純的支票詐騙案。 這樁騙局裡還有內幕。龍雄頓時感到那層層疊疊的黑幕。而右翼這個不可理喻的暴力組織，便在其中穿行周遊。 龍雄不免有些逡巡遊移，或者說有些畏懼膽怯。剎那間，彷彿有一把凌厲的白刃，橫蠻地從他眼前掠過。 再深究下去，連身家性命都難保了。他想就此罷手，打退堂鼓吧。 然而，有一點卻還牽繫著龍雄的興趣。一個亭亭王立的倩影，在他的面前閃現。那就是上崎繪津子。他在高利貸辦事處跟她有過一面之雅，在咖啡店裡見過一次。她的眸子閃閃有神，不同尋常。秀氣而筆挺的鼻子，稚嫩而端正的雙唇，臉蛋兒實在是光艷照人！ 難道她也是暴力組織中的一員嗎？這個疑竇至少給了龍雄某種類似解救般的感覺。好像船隻遇險將沉沒之際，突然看見一個美麗的女客，同船的乘客於是妄生迷信，有種錯覺，以為不會有什麼事的。他們自我安慰，認為只要有她在，就能化險為夷。 龍雄想到上崎繪津子時，心裡無形中也產生了這種錯覺，因此對右翼勢力的畏懼似乎不復存在了。現實的惶恐彷彿變得遙遠，於是他又恢復了勇氣。 這股勇氣，當然是為了追究把關野科長逼上自殺絕路的那一夥人，但同時也為了弄清楚上崎繪津子究竟是什麼人。從這一刻起，龍雄對案子的追查，在下意識裡變得異常熱切起來了。