Chapter 15 15. New luxury hotel

one Onogi got off the subway at Jingumae. As it was in the evening, as soon as I stepped off the crowded subway tram, I immediately felt a burst of relief. Stepping out of the stairs and stepping into the street, the road at dusk is already brightly lit. Onogi gave way to the tram, waited until the long queue of cars had passed, and walked across the road to the opposite side. Lai Zi was standing under the shade trees slightly inward from the road leading to the main entrance of Meiji Jingu Shrine.Standing in the early night, Lai Zi wore a black coat today. The shady trees on the side of the road have fallen leaves and branches, and you can see row upon row of apartments slightly beyond the trees, only the windows showing light.

The road in the center stretches all the way to the Meiji Shrine, and there is an endless stream of cars passing by.From Onogi's point of view, the figure of Lai Zi standing there to avoid attracting attention was particularly bleak. Keeping you waiting.Lai Zi nodded silently.Her fair face was faintly discernible in the twilight. are you busy?Lai Zi approached Onogi who had already started. Been busy lately.There is almost no time at my disposal.Before Onogi came here, he was still attending a meeting with his partners from the special search team.This meeting, starting from the morning, lasted for a whole day.It was exhausting.

sorry.You are so busy, I even called. Lai Zi apologized.The two of them strolled along like a stroll. No, I'd love to see you too. Onogi said so.Lai Zi fell silent.The two walked forward like this. Oops, where are we going? Lai Zi stopped in his tracks as if he had just realized it. Yes, where should I go? Just now, he just moved his legs unconsciously, so the direction has not been determined yet. Just like looking at a stereoscopic perspective, the road, trees, and houses are all gathered at the same point in the distance; further forward, what you see is the dark woods.Above the woods, the remnant clouds of the evening were drifting away with the afterglow of the setting sun.

I want to see the sea.Lai Zi said. the sea? Haven't seen it for a long time.For some reason, I really want to see it. If you look at the sea, Onogi said, it's Tokyo Sea. No.I still want to see the sea in Yokohama where you and I went together.If it's convenient for you, why don't you go? Onogi knew in his heart that Lai Zi wanted to recall the memory of his first union with him again. All right.Onogi answered, looking at a foreigner's car. So happy!This thought was right.Lai Zi stopped a speeding taxi. Where to go?The driver looked ahead and asked. Please drive to Yokohama.

yes! It is a long distance to Yokohama, so the driver is very happy. A car parked nearby followed the taxi the two were riding in and started to drive. The taxi detoured from Shibuya to Gotanda and drove on the state-owned highway from Tokyo to Yokohama. Long time no see?Onogi said to Lai Zi beside him. Exactly two weeks. Has it been this long? During these two weeks, Onogi received calls from Laizi several times.However, due to the complexity and seriousness of the case he is currently involved in, it is usually around eleven o'clock at night when he returns from get off work every day.Therefore, every time he politely declined.

By the way, I heard you talk on the phone, don't you have something special to say? Lai Zi didn't say anything to Onogi's words.Onogi saw that Lai Zi's face was abnormal.He thought it might be because he hadn't seen her for a while, but her expression was indeed a bit reserved. Lai Zi said that she suddenly wanted to see the sea, probably because of some kind of her psychology at work!She was also paler than usual.When we first met, Onogi thought it was because of the evening sky. The car picked up speed.After passing through the bustling streets, it was hard to drive to the suburbs.The street lights are also gradually sparse.

What's wrong? Onogi's hand was held by Lai Zi's and placed on her lap.This is already a habitual action.However, Onogi's palm held by Laizi felt tighter than usual.Lai Zi's hands were cold. The taxi drove over a long bridge.In the dark water of the river, the lights of the factory are reflected. Hey, Mr. Onogi.She said to herself, I'm leaving Yuki's house! Onogi involuntarily turned his head to look at her.Lai Zi had a firm expression on her face, her lips were tightly shut. However, this has nothing to do with you.It was my own determination.Please don't worry.

What's wrong?Why? I can tell you: not really. The car was driving through the quiet urban area of ​​Kawasaki.A black factory smokestack looms in the night sky on the left. I feel so sudden. No.Lai Zi said in his usual tone.I made up my mind a long time ago.I'm going back to my hometown soon.And officially divorced Yuki.Before the formalities are completed, I plan to spend some time in the country at a leisurely pace. Onogi believes that there is still something wrong between Yuki and Laizi.She was an intelligent woman, and would not go into details.Onogi knew that even asking was useless.

Onogi felt from that moment that a brand new world was about to unfold in front of him.It seemed to him that he was about to pass through a long dark tunnel. understood.Onogi only said these three words.Then he said, at that time, I will definitely pick you up. Lai Zi's hand clenched his palm harder than before. Will it really come?Lai Zi suppressed his voice and shouted in his throat. Of course I will.To be honest, I've been waiting for you to talk about this.I know neither your husband nor your life please forgive!Lai Zi interrupted Onogi's words, sorry for that, no matter what, he couldn't talk about it.Talking about those situations will make you miserable.

I see.I mean no reproach, and have decided never to ask these things again.As long as I have you, I will be.As for everything else, there is no need to know. I am so happy!Her voice was low, but suddenly became choked up. The taxi has entered the streets of Yokohama's Tsurumi district. There is one more thing Lai Zi can't tell Onogi.That's what Yuki seems to have noticed about the two of them.A few days ago, when Yuki came back from a trip, she asked Laizi to pack her suitcase, and asked her to do it immediately.It was a strange thing, and she had never been specially ordered to do such a thing in the past.

What made Laizi's face change suddenly was that S Hot Spring Hotel towels appeared in the suitcase.When she found the towel, she almost stopped breathing.His face turned pale. She couldn't bear it until her husband came out of the shower, and didn't even go back to her own room. She walked out of the house and wandered for a long time on a nearby dark road. Yuuki already knew.This approach was indeed intentional. Lai Zi immediately made up his mind that he must divorce.I had discussed the issue of divorce with my husband before, but my husband ignored it with ulterior motives. Lai Zi is waiting for the chance to file for divorce.The husband noticed Lai Zi's behavior, deliberately dodged it, refused to speak, and lived outside for several consecutive days with peace of mind.Lai Zi lost the opportunity to talk calmly with her husband and had to wait. This question has now been raised in this way.The husband showed her the towel with the S hot spring mark, and deliberately questioned her with physical evidence without words. After the incident, the husband's expression and attitude did not change in particular.Laizi was already prepared in her heart, but her husband didn't say a word. She woke up to the failure of her marriage not long after the wedding.At the beginning, she failed to make a decisive decision, but now she has become the root of the crime and punished her. The clear decision to leave Yuki's house was four or five days ago.At first, she planned to do all this without telling Onogi.Divorce has nothing to do with Onogi.This is a problem to be solved on your own. Even if she couldn't marry Onogi, she was ready to give up everything. The husbands couldn't speak clearly, because that would cause trouble for Onogi. Onogi is not engaged in an ordinary occupation.His status as a prosecutor may be deprived because of this; his entire career may be ruined because of this.The character of the husband makes it possible for him to do such a thing.It's scary. The reason why I can't tell my determination is not only to prevent Onogi from worrying, but also the specific situation of her husband. To put it in detail, Lai Zi has not confessed the situation of her husband Yuki to Onogi so far, the reason is that her husband's shady career made her endure humiliation. She wanted to leave the family as soon as possible.She had realized that it was hopeless to negotiate a divorce peacefully with her husband.Even if he broke up with himself, the husband will not be embarrassed.But once she made up her mind, she had a strong desire to see Onogi. I called a few days ago, but Onogi seemed busy.Just got this opportunity tonight. The taxi enters the streets of Yokohama.Sakuragicho's elevated railway line stretches far, far away. Laizi was very happy to see Onogi's expression.Hearing that Lai Zi has decided to divorce, he seems very happy. The last time you came here was summer, right?Onogi looked out the window and said. The taxi pulled into an area where you could see the dark trees of the park. Do you remember?Lai Zi nodded slightly. get off? Hear his question.Lai Zi immediately said: From the new luxury hotel, you can see the scenery around the harbor.The top floor is the canteen.I really want to look at the sea freely from there. All right. In front of the car appeared the brilliant and colorful lights of the new luxury hotel. Hello!Onogi said to the driver's back, stop in front of the restaurant. The taxi slid to the front gate of the hotel.Almost at the same time, the following car stopped a little ahead of them. A young man got out of the car.He squeezed his body hastily through the turnstile at the main entrance of the hotel. Many foreigners are walking down the stairs without haste.The man slipped among the foreigners and ran to the elevator on the second floor. However, when he saw that the elevator's ascending pointer stopped at the number seven, a relieved expression appeared on his face. The canteen of the hotel is on the seventh floor.At the coat locker, Lai Zi took off his black overcoat, revealing his pure white clothes.This drastic change made those who were watching Lai Zi feel completely new. The waiter led the way and took them to a good seat by the window. so beautiful!Lai Zi said before sitting down.Because the night view of Yokohama is presented in front of the entire glass window. On the dark sea, the lights of foreign ships were reflected in the water in groups: among them were three huge ships, each of which seemed to form a city that never sleeps.In the background, there are lights from the Tsurumi area. The red lights on the mast are small and exquisite. In the corner under the window, there is the Yamashita Park nearby, and half of the trees in the park are presented in the field of vision.Through the dark bushes, the light of street lamps flickered sparsely. Lai Zi watched all this intently, and the scene of coming here with Onoki last summer appeared in his mind.That area is also pitch black at the moment. Onogi understood the meaning of Laizi's gaze. The waiter came to take their order.Onogi ordered a raw oyster, then asked Laiko with a smile, would you like a little drink? OK, let's have a drink. Onogi ordered her a gin lightly mixed with lemonade.On the nearby white table, almost all foreign guests.They ate politely and talked in whispers.On the other side, the orchestra is playing quiet chamber music.The sound of the xylophone is endless. Lai Zi blindly looked outside.A small motorboat raced across the dark sea, trailing a faint light. Why do I suddenly want to see the sea?When Onogi asked, Lai Zi turned his white face around. No reason, just wanted to see.But great!to be here with you. The gin was served.The two clinked glasses. So fresh!Onogi smiled at Laiko. Here!Lai Zi held the wine glass with his fingers and showed him, for some reason tonight, he just wanted you to buy me some of this. Lai Zi's emotions infected Onogi.He didn't speak right away. Didn't expect to come to this place tonight.Before I met you, I didn't think about it at all.Onogi honestly expressed his feelings. People in the world, do not know under what circumstances will take unexpected actions.I also just want to see the sea.really interesting!You see, so I'm sitting here with you. Lai Zi's words seemed to be talking about his future destiny.Onogi is trying to avoid this topic.Because he still wants to think about this issue in more depth according to his own situation.It's not that he doesn't understand Lai Zi's feelings, but he still doesn't want to be on this occasion, but plans to talk again when he is alone with Lai Zi. Is there no sea in Lai Zi's hometown?Onogi asked. Ah, far away from the sea.Therefore, I have longed for the sea since I was a child.Our place is a town surrounded by mountains.Lai Zi's eyes seemed to be recalling, it was a very quiet town, a small city next to the ancient princes.There are still samurai houses in the city, and the surrounding earthen walls are about to collapse. She continued to introduce: there are still many white warehouses and thatched houses.On the small black door of the gentry mansion, there are ivy and the like hanging down.When I was a child, I thought this house was really dirty; but now that I think about it, it is a quiet street.If you don't stop on the street for a while, you can hardly see the shadow of pedestrians. Lai Zi may soon return to that ancient feudal city. Onogi once heard a brief introduction to her growth process.He grew up in an old and famous family in an ancient city. As for her current husband's occupation, Onogi didn't know.Lai Zi refused to disclose her husband's occupation, it seemed because of some hidden secret.No, it's definitely not out of complex scruples about Onogi, but it makes people feel that there is something shady. This shady factor affects Lai Zi's life.It's clear that Onogi doesn't know her family well, so it's impossible to understand her life.But her mental burden and her whole demeanor were clouded by this influence.This is called her life. I also want to go to such a city once! Onogi imagined a small basin surrounded by mountains.In a sleepy ancient city, people live quietly. You made an appointment to pick me up.Lai Zi smiled for the first time.It was probably not just the effect of the gin and lemonade, it was probably the happy scene when Onogi went to pick her up in her mind. yes.Onogi's voice was also cheerful, and he had to go there anyway.I also want to see what the place where Lai Zi was born is like. It was a very boring town.You will be surprised. Never surprised.I even thought it would be nice to just live there. Lai Zi stared at Onogi's face motionlessly. The man who came up by the elevator was calling Tokyo. I'm dining now, um, it's the seventh floor of the restaurant.Do you come here now? The man covered the microphone with his hands so that his voice would not be heard by others. He wore a leather jacket and black trousers.For the guests of this restaurant, his attire is very inappropriate. two The meal is over. The waiter came up and asked them what they wanted after dinner.Lai Zi ordered some fruit. oops!Looking out the window, she cried out in a low voice, and the lights on the boat were all extinguished! Onogi moved his eyes towards the sea, and the foreign ships that had been shining brightly like castles before had turned into a dark mass, almost half the size of what they had just seen. And, as their backdrop, the lights of the streets of Tsurumi have been replaced by darkness. In this way, while the two were eating, the night got darker unconsciously; the lights in the neighborhood and on the boat gradually went out. As you probably know, where I live now is a high place.Lai Zi said.The melancholy that I saw in the taxi just now was gone, and I looked very comfortable. Looking outside, you can see the sea of ​​roofs.With the dead of night, the lit lights gradually dissolve into the darkness, and even the neon lights can't be seen!That scene was like seeing the night fall with one's own eyes! Onogi imagined Lai Zi's situation: her husband didn't come back, she was standing alone at home, looking at the night scene outside with disinterest. Laizi dipped the strawberries brought by the waiter into milky white milk. At about eleven o'clock at night, the lights will be only half left, right? Well, that's it.Looking at it, oops, I feel so lonely in my heart! . After listening to Lai Zi's words, Onogi seemed to see a dark city with lights out before his eyes, and he seemed to be able to vividly remember the positions of the stars above the city. Mr. Onogi, do you still work late at night?she asked. Um.I've been staying late at the office lately.When I go back, it is usually around twelve o'clock. Ah, so late.Lai Zi opened his eyes wide and looked at Onogi's face.Has it been like this lately?Don't break down your body. No, but I feel more energetic!For example, tomorrow, you have to get up at five o'clock. five o'clock? No, this is only for tomorrow.To do something about a case I'm involved in right now. You are very busy. She cast a gentle look at Onogi.Onogi's work is very special, which makes Lai Zi have to avoid asking about the specific content.Onogi also refused to talk about these issues. Lai Zi felt an ominous omen. Onogi's words reminded him of her husband Yuki's shady career. Onogi's work is in direct opposition to her husband's; in Onogi's mind, occupations similar to her husband's are always listed as hunting targets. what's the matter with youOnogi looked at Lai Zi carefully. nothing.Lai Zi smiled and shook his head, he really didn't expect such a night to happen. She folded the napkin, stared out of the window, and said: I can meet you; I have told you everything I wanted to say; It makes me so happy. I didn't expect you to be so happy.Onogi's own expression was happier than Lai Zi's. shall we go back Onogi looked at his watch, it was past nine o'clock.When I first arrived at this western restaurant, the tables were full of customers, but now it has reduced to about half.The band also withdrew at some point. Onogi called the waiter and settled the account.Lai Zi looked out the window again. It takes only an hour to get here from Tokyo.But, it's like going on a trip.Said, smiled lightly. You're probably always at home, so when you're in a place like this, you get that illusion.Onogi thought of her spending every sunrise and sunset at home alone.So, he whispered again: Even if you go back to your hometown, you will feel lonely for a while, right? No.Lai Zi shook her head slightly. For me, the excitement of Tokyo and the lack of fun in the countryside are the same everywhere.It's just that when I go to the countryside, there are many people with mixed opinions, and there will be various opinions. After I go back for a long time, I will soon be subject to various discussions.But it doesn't matter, because I can't hold my head up anymore. That thing you talked about in the car, please fix it as soon as possible.I will pick you up as soon as possible.You cannot be left there for long. Thanks.Lai Zi stared at him and said, please.Just thinking about that moment makes me bear anything. Onogi knew that her eyes were already moist. The two left the dining table, stepped on the red carpet, walked out of the restaurant, and immediately stood in front of the elevator.The pointer on the elevator had just turned to the first floor.The waiter came running and pressed the button. While waiting for the elevator, a foreign couple led a little boy to stand with them.Almost all the father was taking care of the little boy. The elevator came up.The foreigner went down on the fourth floor halfway.The young father took care of the pestering child and walked out.The elevator door closed, and until it descended to the first floor, Lai Zi's mind was still haunted by the wonderful impression left by the young father. When Yuki arrived in front of the new luxury hotel by car, a man couldn't wait to lean forward.He was not the waiter in the restaurant, but the man in the leather jacket. so fast!The man said to Yuki who got out of the car that they had just had dinner and were going down to the second floor.what to do? In front of you is the main entrance of the hotel.Under the light of the doorway, the expression on Yuki's face was complicated.He didn't answer right away, he seemed to be thinking. Yuuki turned up the collar of his coat.A car drove by with its lights on his shoulders. go in!Yuuki said. The young man walked ahead silently.As soon as the revolving door is pushed open, the decorated and spacious staircase will come into view head-on.The metal door of the elevator on the front of the second floor gleamed.No one has come out of the elevator yet. The stairs and corridors were covered with crimson carpets.Downstairs is the gift distribution department for foreign tourists. here!The young man was about to go upstairs when Yuki stopped him from behind. The distribution department is very large, with many large shelves lined up.Yuuki stood in front of the shelf where ceramic plates, pots, etc. were placed.The man in the leather jacket also imitated Yuuki, acting as if he was appreciating utensils. There was a figure moving on the stairs.The man next to him looked up and reminded Yuki to pay attention: he's coming down. Yuki left the shelf and changed positions.From there, past the glass shelf, the staircase can be seen from the side all the way. Lai Zi was walking down side by side with a man.The man next to her in a black women's coat is wearing a gray coat.The man is tall.The first impression Yuki gave was that he was very young. The profile of the man's face is clearly reflected in the light of a chandelier in the royal style of the seventeenth century.This was the first time Yuki saw his face. Because he turned his head to talk to Lai Zi while going down the stairs, so looking over from Yuuki's position, it happened to be directly opposite.He has a broad forehead and a youthful neck.Yuuki felt as if he had seen it somewhere before, but this might be an illusion. Lai Zi answered the man's words with a smile on his face.All of this passed through Yuki's field of vision so slowly. Yuuki's heartbeat accelerated painfully.This situation is extremely rare.The tip of the little finger trembled. The man beside him carefully observed Yuuki's expression.Yuki put his hand into his pocket, and the man next to him looked shocked.However, what Yuuki took out was cigarettes.He slowly put the cigarette into his mouth, the white cigarette was very eye-catching.He pressed the lighter and lit the cigarette, but the flame of the lighter was trembling slightly. After a while, there was the sound of a car door closing from the direction of the door. It was indeed a long time between Yuuki staring at the stairs and hearing this sound.Contrary to the inner world, my actions are leisurely.He inhaled the smoke deeply into his lungs, and then exhaled it tastefully.There was a look of surprise on the man's face. The ceramic vessels on display condense the light of electric lamps, with elegant colors and beautiful styles.The snow-white background is imbued with unique and gorgeous patterns, which seems to cater to the hobbies of foreigners.There are not only Rococo decorations popular in France in the middle of the eighteenth century, but also artworks of Chinese landscape painting.The variety of styles is a matter of course, because the tastes of buyers vary widely. It is also one of his hobbies that Yuki does not show up in front of Lai Zi.He did not walk out of the original place until he was sure that the car in which his wife and the young man were riding was driving away from the sound. The man in the leather jacket hurriedly asked: Are you following from behind? Yuki didn't make a sound, and reached into his coat pocket.He randomly counted a few banknotes from his wallet, folded them in his hands, and rudely handed them to the young man in the leather jacket: You have worked hard. The young man was surprised and looked up at Yuuki: So, that's it? Yuuki nodded and said: Thank you. The man from the Secret Detective Agency bowed lightly and left Yuuki.There was a look of contempt in his gaze towards Yuki. Yuuki walked towards the gate of the building.The revolving door is still spinning like a windmill.This is the inertia left behind when the man from the secret detective agency ran out just now.Yuki took advantage of the situation and added more force to make it turn further. It was cold and windy outside the hotel.A porter, dressed in a pompous manner resembling a Russian officer, was stomping in the cold wind. Where is your companion?The officer asked the guests coming out of the hotel. No.Yuuki answered briefly.Then, facing the wind, he said: Taxi! yes! Saying this, the gatekeeper turned his body to the road, and held up the arm with the gold tassel epaulet. A taxi stopped in front of him.Yuuki put the two silver coins in the officer's palm and got into the car. Tokyo.Yuuki said to the driver's back. The Russian officer in a big hat saluted respectfully at the starting car. On one side of the road, there are endless black bushes.Inside the park, bright street lights are sparsely scattered.Through the gaps in the trees, you can see the dark sea and the lights of the ships.Yuuki smoked continuously in the dimly lit car. Because it was just after nine o'clock, which was the rush hour for cars.Yuki stared at the red taillights of other cars that appeared on the windshield. Yuuki felt that among the many taillights, there seemed to be a car carrying Laiko and her companions.Whenever a car stopped in front and the car he was in passed by, Yuuki couldn't help but take a closer look at the passengers inside. The car drove from Yokohama to the urban area of ​​Tokyo, and Yuki was in deep thought all the way.The driver probably thought this was an elusive passenger, so he didn't talk to him.In fact, Yuki did not speak once. When the front came to Gotanda Station, the driver asked: Where are you going? Yuuki has no goals.He was in no mood to go home tonight.To see Lai Zi's face made him feel timid.In the end, a certain location in Suginami was designated. For tonight's lodging, Yuki made various considerations.In this regard, he has no shortage of freedom.However, if you go to those places, you may become another person.The reason why he had chosen the place where the woman in Suginami lived was because it was the place where he could relax his emotions the most. Yuuki heard a ringing in his ears. At first I couldn't hear it clearly, thinking that the voice seemed to be in Shen Shen Yimeng's dream. He only knew that he was not sleeping in his own home now.Drank here last night until late at night.The way he drank and drank had alarmed the women around him.It was this inebriation that brought on my dizziness. Because of the noise, he slightly opened his eyes, but the room was still dark.In the dimness, he knew that the woman sleeping beside him was getting up. sorry!There was a small sound outside the paper window.It was the maid who was worried about waking them up. what is the matter?The woman asked as she put on her clothes. Ah, there are guests. So early?The woman's voice was surprised, what time is it? Ah, six o'clock. So early, who is it? I'm here to visit my lord. who?Really annoying. The woman seemed to have made a premature judgment, thinking that Yuuki's friends broke into the house after having enough shopping at night. Did you ask for your name? yes.Received business card. The word business card surprised the woman.If it was Yuki's friend, he wouldn't take out his business card on purpose. I said! The woman called Yuuki to get up.In fact, hearing the voice, Yuki had already opened his eyes soberly. Who is the one?Said it was a business card. The woman is a little worried.Yuki also has countless hearts.And he is also a person who knows that Yuki is in this house called Nishioka. Anyway, show me that business card. The dressed woman opened the sliding door.Because it was still night, the lights were on brightly.The maid wore an apron and knelt respectfully by the sliding door. Hey, show it to me!Woman takes business card from maid.He looked at the light for a while. ah!The woman yelled, and sat next to Yucheng who was still lying in bed, and I said, it's from the prosecutor's office! Yuki hurriedly raised his upper body.The typeface on the business card is: Yoshio Yamamoto, Prosecutor of the Tokyo District Public Prosecutor's Office.Yuuki was so nervous for a while that he didn't catch his breath. How many people are here?After a while, I asked the maid. yes.There are five gentlemen. Yuuki returned the business card to the maid. Clean up over there and invite them in. yes.The maid withdrew and went to the door. I said, is something wrong?The woman is panicked. Probably to catch me. Yuki got up and changed into plain clothes. oops!The woman stared at Yuki, her face pale. Come in please?Yuuki asked the returning maid. yes.Waiting there. I said!The woman followed Yuuki worriedly, is everything okay?I'm really worried. Yuuki didn't say a word.Ever since Doi was detained, he had known that this day would definitely come.To this end, several documents have been destroyed.However, he is confident that it will be a while before it is his turn.He thought he had taken the steps that should have been taken.The congressmen who entrusted their efforts have just told themselves that the situation has improved, so please feel at ease. After Yuuki washed his face, he brushed his teeth slowly while thinking about the questions to be answered in front of the prosecutor. The woman's face was pale, and she turned around Yucheng. The sliding door opened. Five men in suits were sitting there in shabby clothes.From Yuki's point of view, this group of people has no sense of majesty and oppression at all.Everyone's suits are old and gray at the shoulders. The five people looked up at Yuuki at the same time. I am Yuuki.Everyone has worked hard.Yuuki knelt down and sat down. The business card has been sent to you. One of the young men made a polite remark as a visitor and took out the documents from his pocket.The file is long and thin, folded in four. To be on the safe side, may I ask, are you Mr. Yuki Yuuo?He is not handsome, but his eyes are sharp. Yes, I am Yuuki. Now I would like to excuse you to go to the prosecutor's office.This is the way of summons. Yuuki nodded and said: Got it.accompany. This is the prosecutor taking out a piece of paper from his pocket and searching for the confiscation order. Know.It's a house search.After finishing speaking, Yuki asked again, then, my own house also right.Someone else is going to your own house.Because I don't know where Mr. Yuki will be. But, you guys know this place!It's not that simple! where!This is what we do after all. The six laughed in unison.Yuuki went to another room and changed into a suit.The woman panicked even when helping him to dress. Are you coming back soon? It's hard to say. he replied vaguely.He knew that maybe he would be detained on the spot. At this moment, probably my own house is also conducting a house search.Yuuki imagined the face of Raiko who was watching all of that. Please contact Mr. Lawyer after you arrive at the prosecutor's office!The prosecutor said this coldly. three That morning, Onogi left the house just after five o'clock. It was a cold morning, and the water on the road had frozen a thin layer of ice. When he walked into the prefecture, the prosecutors were waiting for Onogi.Since the departure was imminent, there was no fire in the stove. Hard work. Onogi said to the group.Five people, all in overcoats, huddled together in chairs.Seeing Onogi, they stood up at the same time. Onoki opened the house search and confiscation order.The name written on it that is about to go to raid and search is: Yuki Yongxiong. Two cars are prepared.It would be too ostentatious to take five people, but it was for carrying the confiscated documents on the return trip. The car was driving on the deserted road.In the twilight of the morning, the lights of the windows of the buildings shine through the white mist.The car ran along the deserted road at a fairly fast speed. Inside the car, the clerks were chatting. The content has nothing to do with the current official business.One is talking about wine; the other is talking about mahjong.Onogi listened with a smile.However, amidst this rambling chatter, there is still a sense of tension in everyone's heart. The order indicated that the residence to be visited was in the direction of a highland about 30 minutes away by car.Although they have come to this area, there are still no cars and pedestrians. In the distance, there is a miscellaneous forest surrounded by thick fog.The sky began to turn pale. The car turned into a street that was mostly stone walls and long walls.As the house number approached, the car slowed down, and the driver kept turning his head to the sides and searching with his eyes. Here it is.Seeing a door plate with the word Yucheng written on it, the driver said. A group of people got out of the car.There was no one around.The house needs to be climbed up stone steps.The low grass that had been cut grew on the slope, and the upper part of the stone wall was exposed. Onogi climbed the stone steps first. Everyone remained silent. The five men in black coats quickly stepped up the stone steps, exhaling white breath.It was indeed an unusual sight to appear so early in the morning. A group of people came to the gate. What a beautiful house.An officer left the door and turned inward as if observing the layout of the house.He is actually figuring out the exit and the entrance.Looking from where they stood, the roofs of the low-lying industrial and commercial districts were stacked one on top of the other, and it was impossible to see the end. In the distance, the morning mist filled the air, and the rays of the rising sun had already shone on it.Below the roof, the lights were still on, but not so bright and dazzling. A person presses the buzzer of the door. What follows is a long wait.Five people stood there, estimating when the family members would get up.A person took small steps. The door opened.Out came a young woman in a red sweater who looked like a servant.She seemed to have just woken up, and her hair hadn't been brushed yet.Because there was a group of men in suits and leather shoes standing there, she had a look of surprise on her face. Is your master at home?Onogi asked. The maid probably knew intuitively that the matter was serious, and she flashed timid eyes. No, the master is not here. The men behind Onogi looked at each other: Really?Have you traveled yet? Well, the maid is not good at answering. No, that's okay.Is your wife there?Onogi handed over his business card, which is my case.Sorry for the early morning visit.請你轉告，我們務必要見見她。 女佣人接過名片，鞠個躬，退了回去。 難道去旅行啦？事務官們小聲議論著。 那邊，其中一個說道，夥伴們大概早就到了。說不定會在那裡抓住他。 他們指的是結城這個人物，在另外一處，有結城的外室。按計劃是同時搜查這兩處住所的。小野木負責結城自己家這邊。 有誰連續咳嗽了幾聲。在清晨的寧靜中，響起了輕微的回音。 住宅裡，賴子此刻正在準備起床。 大門的蜂鳴器響起來時，起初她還以為是丈夫回來了。這是從來沒有的現象；不過，更無法設想會有客人這麼早來訪。 女佣人好像出去了。儘管話音傳不到自己這裡，但確實不是丈夫。如果是丈夫的話，走廊裡會立刻響起他的腳步聲。賴子正暗自側耳諦聽。女佣人從旁邊房間喊道：太太，太太！ 賴子應了一聲：請！ 女佣人打開拉門，說：有人要面見老爺。 女佣人拿著名片。賴子不由得看了一眼手錶。時間剛過六點。 who? 有好幾位先生。 賴子心裡一陣翻騰。女佣人又說：這是收到的名片。 賴子把名片接到手裡。看到鉛字的一剎那，她好像眼睛被蜇一樣，受到了無可名狀的刺激。那上面寫道： 東京地方檢察廳檢察官小野木喬夫 她全身的血液彷彿都凝結住了，霎時間，覺得眼前一團漆黑。賴子心底裡發出一種呼叫：在女佣人面前，切不可失掉鎮靜！因為手指的顫抖，拿的名片不停地抖動著。 把他們請到客廳去。 本想講得脆快些，聲音卻嘶啞了。 yes.女佣人關上拉門。 房門口傳出許多脫去皮鞋的聲音。由女佣人引路，走廊裡接著響起了一陣腳步聲。 賴子一動不動地坐在那裡，耳朵聽著腳步聲，身子簡直就要癱倒了。胸口在急劇地跳動，自己都感到臉上失去了血色。呼吸急促而吃力。 她早就模模糊糊地預感到，早晚會有這一時刻。現在它終於到來了。 賴子渾身無力，搖搖晃晃地站起身。她轉向梳妝臺重理面容，但臉色發青。奇怪的是，指尖無力，臉上的皮膚也失去了感覺。 一方面，有種強烈的感情正在燃起，彷彿頃刻就要爆發；而另一方面，近乎冷靜的絕望念頭正把她拖住，使她陷入欲動不能的境地。這兩種不可捉摸的矛盾心理，使她茫然不知所措。 小野木一行，由女佣人引進客廳。 客廳有十張席鋪大小。室內色彩協調，莊重凝煉，不知是這家男主人的愛好，抑或女主人的興趣。即便從牆上所掛美術作品的傾向來看，也可以略察其情趣的高雅。 女佣人點起煤氣爐。 welcome!她重新表示問候，太太一會兒就來。 對不起，大清早就來打擾。請你去稟報，我們想盡快見到太太。Onogi said. 五個男人有點等得手癢難耐了。誰的眼睛都似看非看地朝著煤氣燃起的淡藍色火苗。那火苗在這間靜靜的客廳裡發著輕微的聲響。 女佣人已事先拉開窗簾，明亮的陽光由窗戶射入室內。其中一個男人正隔窗注視著外面。下面是一大片沉寂的屋頂，屋頂上空天已大亮。 真慢哪！一個人自言自語地說。這正講出了大家的心情，雖說是大清早，家裡人做好準備很費工夫，但所用的時間也太長了。一行人對牆上的畫早已欣賞得不耐煩，對窗外的景致也再無觀賞的興趣。 在搞什麼名堂吧！又一個人嘟囔了一句。這是在擔心，因為檢察官一行是來搜查住宅的，怕家裡人正在消滅證據。事務官們的臉色都緊張了。 Mr. Prosecutor.其中一個說道，再叫一次人，若是還不出來的話，咱們就自行動手吧？ 幾個人都躍躍欲試。其中也有一大早就起床趕到這裡的感覺在起作用。 啊，再等一會兒吧。小野木平靜地微微一笑。 然而，確實太慢了。究竟在幹什麼呢？ 一名事務官從椅子上站起來，在客廳裡來回踱著。焦躁的情緒逐漸在幾個人中間蔓延開來。 就在這時，走廊裡傳來了穿著拖鞋悄悄走路的聲音。室內的人彼此交換了下眼神，與此同時，入口的門開了。 小野木首先看到的是髮型和白色的衣服。這是第一眼的印象，至此為止，他心裡自然鎮靜如常。 可是，當看到她那稍向下低著的臉時，小野木甚至懷疑起自己的眼睛來了。 知道她確實是賴子時，小野木渾身都僵住了。他無法控制住自己的眼睛不去看她。 賴子在小野木的注視下走過來，仍舊低著頭，動作從容不迫。她在隔開一定距離的地方站定，彬彬有禮地衝著大家問候道：歡迎！我是結城的妻子。各位先生辛苦了。 這聲音，在小野木的耳朵裡，彷彿是遠處響起的雷聲，賴子明明白白地說，她是結城的妻子。 小野木身後的事務官們都保持著沉默。因為事情是要由小野木負責向賴子進行說明的。 小野木感到四周天旋地轉。一切都失去了色彩，腳底下在晃動，周圍的一切都變作了混沌一片。小野木面色蒼白。 Mr. Prosecutor.旁邊的事務官輕輕地觸了觸小野木。小野木勉勉強強地從裡面口袋掏出折疊的命令書。 他這樣做時，賴子也是端端正正地站著，好像反而給小野木造成了一種壓迫感。 賴子已經心明如鏡。事情很清楚，因為已經遞出名片。到這裡來之所以費了一番工夫，也是為了做好與小野木照面的準備。而眼簾低垂，避免與小野木的視線相遇，看來也正是有意使小野木不致過分受到刺激。她兩手交叉放在膝前，竭力保持鎮定，細心看去，手背上的青筋都突了起來。 小野木有些神志模糊。這突如其來的情景，使他驚訝得無法控制住自己，顛三倒四，不知下一步該如何是好。 由於小野木始終沒有吭聲，事務官們都現出頗感詫異的神情。 一大早就來拜訪，很對不起。一位年歲最大的事務官這樣說道。因為小野木不開口，他便機敏地代替了這位檢察官。他已經有二十五年的搜查經驗了。 這位是小野木檢察官。您丈夫不在家嗎？ yes.Lai Zi replied. 旅行去了嗎？ No.賴子低著頭答道。 就是說，沒有到遠處去，對吧。那麼，今天晚上會回來嗎？ 賴子沒有做聲。 由於某個案件的關係，必須請您丈夫到檢察廳來一下。如果您丈夫回來了，請轉告給他。請他火速到小野木檢察官那裡報到。 yes.她答話很清晰，但仍舊沒有抬頭。苗條的身材，端麗的姿容，給事務官們留下了深刻的印象。 Mr. Prosecutor.那位老資格事務官又小聲叫了小野木一聲。小野木幾乎毫無知覺地遞出命令書。 請允許搜查府上的文件。小野木好不容易才說出這句話。聲音都不是自己的了。他覺得好像在某個空曠的境界裡說話，又彷彿從什麼地方聽到了回音。 府上的書房在哪兒？一位久經沙場的事務官問。 Here.賴子鞠了一躬，給他們帶路。在這段時間裡，她沒有朝小野木看過一眼。 小野木好像愁得喘不上氣來。事務官們忽然嘈嘈雜雜地行動起來。他惘然若失地聽著，彷彿那是在遙遠地方發生的事情。 賴子走出房間。 住宅搜查開始了。 小野木不忍目睹事務官們進書房實行搜查，無法忍受在那裡與賴子碰面。 客廳裡也有兩個人在負責搜查。正用他們的嗅覺尋找著可能藏匿文件的場所。 給人的感覺是，這一切行動全是在與小野木無關的情況下進行的。 No.事務官直起身，衝小野木說，這裡就這樣了，我們到別的地方去。 兩個事務官出去了。小野木站在原地目送他們那已經發白的西服背影。人們全都離開了客廳。 從窗子射入的陽光更加明亮了。這是一個令人精神振奮的早晨。光線晴朗清淨。 小野木第一次知道結城庸雄是賴子的丈夫。他的頭腦已經麻木，好像有一個東西箍在頭上。 小野木現在才明白，為什麼賴子絕不肯把丈夫的情況告訴給自己。丈夫所從事的職業使她無法對小野木說出口。 小野木現在完全理解了，為什麼她既不肯講出丈夫的名字，又不願說明家庭的住址。 他早有了想法，賴子總有一天會把丈夫的情況告訴給自己的。但他根本沒有料到，竟會以這種方式了解到全部真相。 根據現在的調查，結城庸雄在這一案件中扮著重要的角色。他在企業家和政府官員之間居中斡旋，而本身又與其同夥相勾結，大發橫財。 在企業家方面，為了向政府機關謀取自身事業上的私利，對政府官員採取行賄的手段。而結城他們這個集團，便利用自己在官場吃得開的地位，居於兩者中間牽線搭橋。說起來，也可以把它稱作從中揩油，是一種極其卑劣的黑心腸做法。 小野木鄙視這種人間丑類。他們寡廉鮮恥，卑劣異常。抓住企業家的弱點，再加以利用，趁火打劫，中飽私囊，其手段之拙劣無恥，簡直無以復加。 從企業家來說，還有一個珍視自己事業的理由。可是，結城這夥人的做法簡直毫無值得同情的動機。 這無異於在政府官員和企業家之間鑽著空子，就中乾撈油水。 根據到現在為止的調查，在這個案件中，一部分企業家為了向政府主管部門謀取方便，拿出了相當一筆金錢。結城這個集團把那筆錢接受過來，私吞了其中幾乎近半數的金額。 他們對企業家說已全部交給了政府官員，再另要一份謝禮。這種做法簡直心毒手辣到了極點。 至於受賄一方的政府官員，只不過接受了微不足道的款項而已。 儘管明明知道企業家已經提供給政府官員的金額，國會專門負責這一行業的某委員會的議員們，還要從企業家那裡索取更大數額的酬金。結城與這方面也有關聯。 就是說，依附於甚至可以講，必然依附於這類貪汙案件中的寄生蟲，正是結城庸雄這一集團。尤有甚者，所謂結城其人，與一個名叫土井的專操此業的慣犯串通一氣，在這次貪汙案件中，扮演了掮客方面的主要角色。從小野木本身的感受來說，這是他最憎恨的那號人物。 正是這號人物，偏偏是賴子的丈夫。這一發現使小野木失去了自我控制。小野木臉色煞白。 事務官們正在搜查別的房間。作為檢察官，他必須要在現場。然而，他卻邁不動腳步。由於過分的吃驚，他獨身畏縮不前地站在那裡，好像保持這種狀態便會使自己沉靜下來一般。 他感到一陣耳鳴，整個思維都停止了，只覺得頭昏腦脹。 客廳的門打開了，他緊張得透不過氣來，一看卻是一位事務官。 小野木檢察官。那位上了年歲的事務官說，書房和臥室大體上都搜查完了。因為當事人不在，所以要求這家的太太到場見證，但太太不肯出來。我們打算搜查別的房間，可以嗎。 進行住宅搜查的時候，需要有家人在場。不過，根據本人的意志，即便不到現場，公務也可照常執行。 It's okay.Onogi said.這個講法，與往常的語氣大不相同。也許是聽來覺得反常，上年歲的事務官仔細地觀察著小野木的面孔。 小野木檢察官，您怎麼啦？臉色好像很不好。 其實，小野木已面無血色，講話也是有氣無力，近於發燒時的聲音。甚至自己聽起來都覺得空泛模糊。旁聽者產生疑惑，自是勢所難免的了。 nothing.他答道，沒有不舒服。不要管我，繼續工作吧！ 小野木為鎮定情緒而吸起香菸，但手指頭卻在哆嗦。 OK事務官竟連著回頭瞧了小野木兩次，才走出客廳。接下來又是一片沉寂。遠處傳來搜查物件的響動。賴子始終沒再露面。小野木也不想到裡面去，整個這幢住宅，宛如處在真空之中。 Four 小野木仍然一動不動地站在原處。事務官們在住宅內到處搜查的動靜傳進他的耳膜。那響動聽起來好像很遠，覺得空氣裡似乎有種什麼障礙把那聲響隔絕了，無法聽得真切。 The door opened.賴子走了進來。 賴子朝小野木略躬身施了個禮。那不是小野木平時見到的賴子，而是作為這個家庭主婦的賴子。 她靜靜地站到小野木面前。與剛才不同，這會兒賴子把視線直接盯向小野木，眼裡閃者異樣的光芒；臉色蒼白，嘴唇在微微顫動。但是，站立的姿態卻很剛強。 賴子的這副姿態，卻反而使小野木感到了壓力。他仍然處在空虛的狀態裡。 終於到我家來啦。她以低微的聲音說，沒想到會在這種情況下與您見面。您大吃了一驚吧？ 小野木迎著賴子的目光，看著她的臉，沒有出聲，頭腦裡還是一片真空。 您全都明白了吧。我不想把自己的丈夫和這個家庭的情況告訴您賴子微垂雙眼，我很想邀請您到我家裡來，哪怕只有一次也好，但不是在這種情況下。我老早就想這樣做了。然而，卻無論如何也沒能做到。 檢察事務官們還沒有回來。不知什麼地方傳來了弄掉東西的聲音。 What a surprise.小野木好容易才開了口，我只知道您是結城先生的太太，現在不知該怎樣說出自己的心情才好。 賴子平靜地接受了這句話。 您說的完全有道理。Please forgive me!她說，我早就預感到，說不定會出現這種情況。不過，也抱有一種心理，以為總能設法把它向後推遲。這是我的過錯呀。 小野木在心裡喊叫著：這不是賴子的責任！ 自己認為最該蔑視的人物結城庸雄，他的妻子原來就是賴子。但是，結城的妻子這一事實本身，與叫做賴子的這個人完全是兩碼事。小野木在心裡反覆考慮著這個問題。 記得有一次聽您說起過的，小野木悄聲說道，您當時對我重複了好幾次，您說希望我只看到您自己，您背後的人，與您有關的其他情況，這一切全都與您本人毫不相干，對吧？ 當時是那樣說的。賴子急忙答道，因為您當時不知道我是一個處於什麼環境的女人。不過，現在不同啦！從您剛才來這個家庭訪問的那一瞬間起，那些理由就不復存在了。我這麼一個人的背景和周圍情況，您已經掌握得一清二楚。對於您來說，我已經再也不是同一切條件割裂開來的獨立的存在了。 我自己現在的想法，小野木說，不可能馬上在這裡講清楚。老實說，我現在的腦子很亂。不知該說些什麼才好。 This is understandable.賴子一動不動地垂著頭，是我的過錯。I'm so sorry. Not so.小野木搖搖頭，我對您的心不變。唯獨這點可以明確說出來。只是由於事出突然，您出現在意想不到的地方，所以使我失去了思考能力。這不是對您原諒不原諒的問題。我現在理不出頭緒，不知該怎樣向您表明自己的心跡才好。 賴子沒有做聲。她那垂著頭的身姿充滿了孤獨寂寞。小野木內心裡衝動起來。 他想把賴子拉過來，抱在自己懷裡。在知道了她的丈夫就是結城庸雄的此時此刻，心裡更突然湧起一種想把她從那裡解放出來的感情。 Lai Zi!小野木注視著她，要邁步走上前去。 no!賴子用話把他阻止住，您到這兒來有您的公事。請把任務完成好。我以這家家屬的身分來進行接待。 這句話使小野木產生了一種不安的念頭。 難道說，他問道，您竟要離開我嗎？ 賴子當即垂下頭答道：絕不會有那種事。我要對自己做過的事負責，不會怯懦地從您面前悄然走開。小野木先生，無論出現什麼情況，我都不會背棄對您做出的誓言。如果您不嫌棄，就請答應我這件事。 我的決心沒有改變。only 這時他們發覺在裡面搜查的事務官的腳步聲臨近了。小野木重新回到原來的位置。賴子害羞地垂下頭。 門開處，三名事務官一起回來了。 小野木檢察官。一名事務官剛要說下去，發現賴子佇立在這裡，便飛快地把兩個人輪流打量了一番。可是，他似乎把這個場面當成小野木剛才是在盤問這個女人了。 三名事務官裡，有一個是經驗多、年歲大的。他目光銳利地瞥了賴子一眼，悄步來到小野木身旁。 搜查過了，到底沒發現有用的東西。事務官細聲耳語道，其他房間這會兒還在進行，但這裡好像沒留下什麼東西。 小野木感到萬箭鑽心。他不得不在賴子面前聽取這項報告。 事務官方面毫無顧慮。看他那勁頭，當著一位美貌妻子的面揭她丈夫的醜，好像還滿感興趣似的。不過，獨有說話聲音卻要迴避賴子。 我看很可能把關鍵性的文件藏到另一個家裡了。不知道那邊情況怎麼樣？ 這是指結城外室的住宅。 That's it.小野木打算封住事務官們的口，不想讓他們當著賴子的面講這件事。 請原諒，賴子說，恕我失陪了。 賴子眼皮低垂，朝小野木和事務官們都點頭致意，然後走了出去。動作從容鎮定，神態自然大方。小野木茫然地目送她離開客廳 剛才，上年紀的事務官問，您是在盤問那位太太嗎？ 停了一會兒，小野木答道：不，不是盤問，隨便問了幾個問題。 這是在有禮貌地對事務官們閃爍其詞。 那麼，她怎麼說？老經驗的事務官向檢察官追問了一句。小野木覺得他是故意這樣問的。 不，詳細情況想在過幾天審訊完本人以後再進行。方才沒有問什麼正式問題。 事務官有點不滿地沉默了。沉默之中彷彿在說，到底還是個初出茅廬的檢察官。 又有一個事務官情緒不高地進來了。 小野木檢察官，這裡什麼也沒有啊！他兩手空空，一無所有到如此程度，這也很少見呢。 事務官們面面相覷。儘管情緒黯然，但是彼此都認為這是個大傢伙。 辦事處那邊是九點動手吧？ 這是指設在大廈四樓上的結城的辦事處。說話的事務官看了看手錶。 按計劃，回到廳裡馬上就得到那邊去啦。他衝小野木說道，回去吧？ 他本人，另外一個事務官低聲自語似地說，在那邊也許能抓住的吧？ 大家沒有回答。因為大家都很放心，確信結城沒有逃走，總會在一個地方把他逮住的。 對那位太太，其中一個事務官說，還得打個招呼吧。 乾脆叫到這兒來吧。年歲最大的事務官說。 小野木感到，身邊的事務官們不是根據自己的指示，而是在自作主張地行事。 一個年輕事務官走出客廳，賴子隨即安詳地走了進來。她的神態與剛才一樣，冷靜地準備聽檢察官說話。 Mrs. 第一個開腔的也是位上年紀的事務官，他有很長的搜查經歷。 實在對不起，一大早就打擾您了。公事已經大體辦完，請允許我們就此告辭。這是小野木檢察官的意思。 小野木無法正視賴子。 太失禮了。 Everyone has worked hard.賴子恭恭敬敬地鞠了一躬。 天色尚早，寒氣襲人。早晨初升的陽光從窗戶移到院子裡的樹木上。 賴子把小野木一行送到正門口。他們各自穿著皮鞋。賴子跪坐在門口，一動不動地看著這些人忙忙亂亂的動作。 小野木舉目看了她一眼。她那跪坐在背光處的姿勢，反而顯得更堅強。 sorry.小野木低聲說道。這是當著眾人的面，好不容易才說出來的一句客氣話。 太失禮了。賴子同樣還了禮。語調比小野木有力得多。 小野木走到外面，步下石階。 清早上班的人臉上現出詫異的神色，一面回頭張望，一面從街上走了過去。 兩輛汽車雖然悄悄地隱蔽在