Chapter 17 Seventeen, the director's home

one Hisami came to visit Tazawa's house. The maid came to the door for a while, but immediately retreated and came out with another round of incense sticks. Ya, welcome!Lu Xiangzi is wearing a striking sky blue blouse, which just shows her girlish purity and innocence. Hello!Bian Jian handed out a paper package. Oops, cookies.Lun Xiangzi laughed, thank you very much. Seeing that it was time to take off his shoes, Lun Xiangzi ran inside.Mom is in the daily living room. Mom, Cookie, voila! Lun Xiangzi held up the paper package that she had just received from Bian Jian and showed it to her mother.However, my mother did not smile uncharacteristically.

Um.Come here now. Mom's face at the moment was strangely serious.He didn't have the excited look he had when he greeted Hisami in the past.It was the same after Bianjian entered the room through the corridor. Bianjian bowed his knees by the mat and greeted: Hello! Bian Jian has always saluted and greeted meticulously.Mother respectfully returned the gift. Please, please come in.Mom invited Bian Jian into this Japanese-style room, and immediately said to Lun Xiangzi: "Xiao Xiangzi, go prepare tea." good.Lun Xiangzi went to the kitchen to prepare.It took her ten minutes to filter the coffee that was just ordered to be ground yesterday.

When Lun Xiangzi returned to her mother's room with coffee, the two people who had been talking suddenly stopped talking. However, the so-called stop talking is not what Lun Xiangzi saw with his own eyes.It's just that when she opened the sliding door, she immediately had such a feeling.The tense atmosphere that was enough to make her feel this way was reflected in the mother and Hisami sitting opposite each other. Bian Jian immediately smiled at Lun Xiangzi, but her mother still kept her face on the same floor. Thanks.Thank you by the side. Wheel incense.Lun Xiangzi was about to sit down there when her mother hurriedly said, Mr. Bianjian and I have something to say, please come back later.

This is something that was not common before.In the past, whenever she saw her, my mother would always try to call Shanglun Xiangzi no matter what.According to this custom, Lun Xiangzi planned to sit down there, but unexpectedly she was rejected by her mother today. yes.Lun Xiangzi immediately stood up, feeling a slight commotion in her heart.Seeing the issue I was discussing with my mother, I must have something to hide from myself.She knew intuitively that it was about Dad.Newspapers published news of corruption cases in the XX Bureau of Province R where my father worked every day.She figured it out, Bianjian was here to report the situation to her mother.

Mom has been looking gloomy lately.Although Dad drove home very late as usual, he always seemed in a hurry.In his actions, he obviously lost the previous calm and solemn style.Moreover, after Lun Xiangzi retreated to the bedroom, father and mother often kept talking late. Lun Xiangzi once asked her mother about it. Don't worry.It has nothing to do with your dad.Mom said that every time, it was because of the indiscretion of the subordinates, so there may be a problem of responsibility, but Dad will be fine. However, having said that, my mother's face was very ugly.In the past, when she was with Lun Xiangzi, her mother always acted like an easy-going daughter and became younger, but now, she tried to stay alone in the room as much as possible.

Mother's attitude is indeed different from before.Lun Xiangzi felt that her mother seemed to be alienating herself suddenly on purpose.This phenomenon shows that my mother is engaged in a job that keeps Lu Xiangzi a secret.Lun Xiangzi felt that this kind of work done by her mother alone belonged to adults, and her daughter should not know about it. All of this must be related to the current social embezzlement case.This is a question involving Dad.However, due to the nature of the case itself, it was inconvenient for Lun Xiangzi to ask her father directly. Lun Xiangzi wanted to question her mother further, but she also felt that she had some concerns.That is, she realized that her father might be held criminally responsible, and this feeling made her hesitate to be a daughter when the matter came up.

Even so, what did Bianjian come to talk to his mother about?From the serious way of talking, it can be seen that his mother has asked him for something.Hisami must have accepted his mother's entrustment, and now he has brought an echo. Normally, her mother would always ask Lun Xiangzi to sit there; today, she was forced to leave the table halfway, which also made Lun Xiangzi realize that the content of the conversation was not trivial. Bian Jian probably tried to put on a nonchalant expression out of concern for Lu Xiangzi.However, the mother's face clearly explained all of this. Although Lun Xiangzi stayed in her room behind closed doors, she couldn't calm down in her heart.

After this problem arose, she wanted to visit Onogi very much.However, hearing that he was involved in the case as a prosecutor made it impossible to do so.It's been a long time since she and Onogi have seen each other. She really wants Kazuko to call him out to have a talk, but she can't do so.The fact that her father was involved in the case made Lun Xiangzi feel ashamed; so she suddenly felt ashamed and went to see Onogi again. Is that what Mr. Lawyer said?In the room, Lun Xiangzi's mother was contemplating, what would happen? In terms of content, Hisami said quietly, but he didn't say anything.In short, it is full of confidence.Mr. Lawyer said that as soon as he published the matter, the prosecution department would immediately collapse.Judging from his expression, it can't be considered that he is completely playing tricks.

What's the matter? This side view is also thinking, and I can't see the clue.Anyway, lawyers are experts in this field.In my opinion, they not only engage in frontal defense, but also actively defend from various weak points.In any case, if the lawyer messes up the procuratorate, the case will naturally develop in a favorable direction. The chief's wife let out a long breath and said, "It would be fine if this is the case."Due to worrying about my husband's problems, I can't even sleep well recently. I think the director's insurance is fine.Moreover, although I don't know what the lawyer is thinking, if what he said can be successful, there will be the possibility that the case itself will subside.

If so, thank God.Bianjian quickly glanced at the face of the director's wife.He was observing with the eyes of a journalist. Mrs.Imi said in a different tone than before, I would like to ask you frankly, is there any sign of worrying you from the director's side?Oh, this may be too presumptuous, since the matter has come to this point, I also want to be your adviser. The chief's wife was silent.There was no immediate answer.From her ugly expression, the questioner thinks he has got the answer. In fact, there is one worrying thing.She said it in a low, forced voice that makes you laugh.

No, please go ahead and say yes.At this moment, it is useless for the wife to be bored in her heart, and she must think of the best way.Therefore, I hope that my wife will be strong no matter what. Bian Jian encouraged the chief's wife in this way. What are your concerns?He leaned forward a little, no, I won't tell anyone.Please rest assured on this point.Please tell me all about it.I am willing to try my best to consider a surefire plan with you. Thanks.Said the chief's wife.After a short pause, she continued. To tell you the truth, it was one night that Tian Ze brought back a mink coat and said it was for me.That is a very beautiful coat.Although Tian Ze is the director of the bureau, the salary he gets is not that much. He cannot afford such a mink coat. It must be a gift from somewhere.As a gift, that is too luxurious.I immediately saw where I received the gift, so I told Tian Ze at the time to return it quickly. The chief's wife told the whole truth, and she went on to say: However, Tian Ze has such a temper. He said at the beginning that he would leave it intact at first, and finally said that he would give it to Lun Xiangzi.I don't want Lu Xiangzi to wear such clothes.So, it was delayed without knowing it, and it was never returned.During this period, I urged Tian Ze again; Tian Ze said, if you two don't wear it, give it to your relatives. So, you gave that mink coat to a relative? Um.One of the relatives happened to wear it well, so it was given to that person.It was this that troubled me. It turned out to be like this.The reporter's face was gloomy, and there was nothing he could do about it. The overcoat must have been a gift from the entrepreneur, as his wife surmised.It's a pity that I didn't return it. See you Mr.The director's wife asked with a serious expression, do you think there is something wrong with that mink coat? Bian Jian wanted to answer, of course there would be questions, but it was really difficult to say it immediately. Now we need to make an agreement with relatives in advance, saying that it is not a gift we transferred to her. This is a measure taken just in case. However, Bian Jian's words were also uncertain.Faint sunlight hits the room.In this dull atmosphere, one feels as if there is a gap somewhere, and a cold air is blowing in from there. Mrs.Hisami asked cautiously, is there anything else?Didn't the entrepreneur bring something else? The director's wife didn't say anything, just nodded.However, there was one thing she couldn't tell Bianjian.Accept things, not just mink coats.And a wad of banknotes wrapped in newspaper.It was left by the entrepreneur when he slipped away on the shoe box at the door. As for the contents of this newspaper bag, she went against her own reason and used up more than half of it. Takayoshi Tazawa didn't return home until nearly twelve o'clock in the agency's car.The wife went to the door and opened it: you are back. Tian Ze walked into the house silently, exuding a smell of alcohol.Both Lu Xiangzi and the maid had rested.Only the hallway lights were on. Tazawa walked into the living room and was taking off his coat when his wife, who had closed the door, came in. I said, the wife called the husband, and I saw the husband coming today. The husband remained silent, still wearing his suit, and sat there wearily.The booze was strong. Are you at a party? The husband didn't answer, but said "Bring water!"When his wife brought it to him, he gulped it down as if drinking nectar. Can I tell you about what Mr. Hemi said? What have you said? The husband wiped the water from his lips with a clean and beautiful handkerchief. He said that he went to Mr. Lawyer's house to learn about the procuratorial department's movements.According to the lawyer at the time, they seemed to have the key means to bring down the prosecution department. That's lawyers bluffing.The husband is not interested at all. No, it is said that this may not be the case.That's what Mr. Hemi said.Unlike others, these are the words of Mr. Hemi, so they are still believable. Even what is said by the sidelines is unreliable.The husband said indifferently, did he mention any specific situation? That didn't talk about it.However, the lawyer is said to speak with great certainty.The lawyer said that the trump card he played will overwhelm the prosecution department. The husband's eyes couldn't help moving, but immediately returned to his original expression. There is no way to insist on believing this kind of thing to be true.What have you asked Bian Jian about in detail? No, nothing in particular was asked.I am always worried when I read the newspaper. You don't have to worry too much!I have a bottom in my heart, no problem. I said.The wife changed her tone, and I told my friend about the mink coat. Stupid!The husband frowned. That item was given to a relative, Kyoko.Bianjian persuaded me that I should explain to the person who accepts the coat earlier, so that she will know what to do. Didn't you say anything else when you saw this kid? No.The wife's expression was still a little uncomfortable. However, although I disclosed the matter of the mink fur coat to him, I did not have the courage to tell him about the stack of money wrapped in newspapers I received from Mr. Doi. The husband was silent.The wife said again: Hey, I said.How to deal with the money matter? How much did you use?After a pause, the husband asked softly. Since all kinds of expenses were rushed together, I finally spent part of it.How nice it would be if they weren't allowed to put down that bag in the first place!I also put it in the bottom of the closet, thinking that I would never use it, and returned it, but finally said, my wife bowed her head. That's why I asked how much you used. I estimated that about half of it was used. My family in the country needed my help to build a house, so I paid for it; my own sister got married and also paid part of it.In short, there are many uses. About two hundred thousand.The husband looked very sad. Although you are the director, you are only superficially glamorous; your salary is much less than outsiders imagine, it is really difficult for you.I really hate Mr. Doi. We refused, but before he left, he put that kind of money on the shoe box and ran away.This time he was reported, and he will definitely report this matter to the police. No, I heard that self-confession has not started yet. Anyway, sooner or later it will be said.Now that things are going to be refunded, what should I do?I said, I won't search the house. yes.The husband also showed weakness, so it is better to deal with the money properly as soon as possible. deal with? Give the remaining 300,000 yuan to my friend Brother Damu, and we will make up the remaining 200,000 yuan, and put it with him in the form of my deposit.In case Doi brought up the issue of the money, I can say that I did not accept it, but put the money with a friend and asked him to return it to Doi.That is to say, the method I adopted in this regard is, because the nature of the money is problematic, I asked my friend to store it for a while, and the friend returned it after preparation.If the 300,000 cash in cash is found at home when the house is searched, it will be difficult to explain.Gotta get rid of wow! This is so embarrassing.The wife sighed and said, if you are involved in this matter and your position is shaken, what will happen in the future? Speaking of this, the wife shed tears. Ah, it's not worth worrying about.According to the information I heard, it seems that it will be cut off at the maximum level of the section chief.What's more, if you ask them to come and try to catch me, it won't end!It is said that members of Congress have already noticed this sign and are also working with the prosecutor's office.Because the minister himself is quite worried! Will it really be okay? As I said, don't worry.That's why I went to the banquet and so on with such ease, and came back after drinking.Had that danger been upon me, I would not have attended the banquet so leisurely. The husband is very fat.He unbuttoned his collar, loosened his tie, and said to his wife: Even if you are so unhappy every day, it won't help.Well, leave everything to me and everything will be fine!However, don't tell Lun Xiangzi about this. It's really inconvenient to tell Lun Xiangzi.The wife was still wiping her face with a handkerchief. two By the time the meeting ended, it was late. Onogi walked out of the organ.It was getting dark outside, and the surrounding area was pitch black, but the sky over Ginza was bright like an aurora. Other colleagues, some were waiting for the bus, and some were walking towards the city tram station or the subway.Onogi usually uses the subway, but today he did not join that ranks.He said he had something to do, and walked towards Hibiya Park alone. The sky opposite the dark woods is shining with the brilliant light of neon lights. Onogi really wanted to walk alone, thinking about it while walking.Although the interrogation was also held today, Yuki Yuo was not seen.This is not only because of the different division of labor, but also because I deliberately avoided seeing him.He couldn't bear to see Yuki again.When his confession is needed, he will deal with the confession record, or listen to the briefing of the prosecutor who is responsible for the division of labor. Oddly enough, he felt timid even to walk down the corridor outside Yuki's interrogation room.Onogi despised Yuki Yuuo.He was indignant at the man who had made Laizi into misfortune.However, he was afraid to meet this man. Is this reason only because the other party is Lai Zi's husband?Compared with Yuki and his ilk, I have more right to love Laizi.Yuuki just devoured Lai Zi's life bit by bit.Just because of the recognized relationship between husband and wife in the world, I am afraid of seeing Yuki for no reason. This reason is completely unreasonable. So what would it look like from a legal point of view?According to the cases investigated in the past, Onogi often feels that legal interpretations are always out of touch with reality.However, the law is always based on common sense.Probably the regulation of common sense under some kind of power is the law.However, common sense is more of a common denominator and universal thing. However, what is universal is often not applicable to each specific occasion.On the contrary, that which is subject to the universal is unnatural.Onogi has repeatedly felt bitterly how unfair it is to use the most common-sense laws to determine the interpretation of reality. Such was the case with Lai Zi.Lai Zi had long wanted to leave Yuki.Yuki has always refused to agree.The couple then separated into independent existences that were not related to each other. Onogi believes that Lai Zi's feelings are most closely combined with himself.But judging from the current situation, Onogi's behavior towards Lai Zi has not been recognized.Society condemns it too, and there were even laws made to do so before World War II. If Yuki Yongxiong was an ordinary person, this would be reasonable, but he is the one that Onogi hates the most.No matter how you look at it, Yuuki Yongxiong is ugly in heart and despicable in personality. It was such a Yuki that he had to be afraid to such an extent.Onogi himself was angry about the reasons for this situation. Onogi was walking on the road. The road in the park is winding.Lighting lights are reflected on the people who stroll.Because it is such a place, there are many young men and women.All the people were talking happily, and passed by Onogi. It was as if someone yelled at him.Although he had heard it, he continued on.At this time, another voice came: Mr. Prosecutor Onogi. Listen clearly this time.Moreover, the shout came at the same time as the sound of leather shoes following him. When he turned around, it turned out that it was a news reporter from a certain newspaper who was in charge of interviewing the local police.Onogi knew his face well. You have worked so hard, Mr. Prosecutor Onogi. The reporter is a short, slightly fat man who is usually very social. Ah, it's you!Onoki said indifferently. The reporter walked side by side with Onogi.He didn't come to him naturally, but it was an obviously deliberate move.The reporter smoked a cigarette as he walked. Mr. Prosecutor, is the case at its climax?The tone of his question was casual. How to put it, I don't quite know.You should go to a higher level to ask.Onogi replied. However, the search has already made considerable progress.How about it, will it get on the head of Director Tazawa of Province R? Geez, I didn't know that.The two walked along chatting. However, a certain party is clamoring that it is imperative to summon the chief! Yeah?I don't know anything. However, at this stage, of course it will be reached.I think that if the prosecutor's office doesn't get to this point, it will fail in the public first, because everyone is watching this case. The journalists were still pressing on, but Onogi didn't answer. It is not uncommon for corruption cases to end in the middle of the investigation.In view of this situation, I hope this time I can stick to it to the end.This is the voice of the people.Mr. Onogi, is that so? Onogi did not answer the reporter's remarks.The image of Lun Xiangzi appeared in front of his eyes, which was the daughter of Director Tian Ze mentioned by the reporter. A field of wheat as if in the shimmering early summer.There is a slim girl in the field. Whenever I think of Lunxiangzi, this scene always comes to Onogi's mind. The green wheat fields, the blue lake, the white pear tree flowers, the slowly undulating hills around the Shiojiri Pass, the girl standing in this picturesque scenery, in the eyes of Onogi, is like a beautiful shadow shining brightly; it is the flawless jasper, Pure and innocent. Even if I saw Lun Xiangzi again later, my impression at that time did not diminish.Such a degree of innocence was preserved in her transition from adolescence to adulthood.Good family upbringing comes naturally from her generous manner. Onogi did not want to put such a young girl in a sad situation.Whenever he thought of Director Tazawa's problems, this matter troubled him the most.In this case, everything cast a shadow around Onogi. The journalists walking beside him disappeared at some point.After the journalist left Onogi, he walked in the opposite direction in the park and hailed a taxi. It's close to where he's going.When I got off the car in front of a tea shop in Ginza, the reporter pushed open the door with his shoulder. He stood at the entrance and looked into the store for a while, then immediately went up to the second floor. I kept you waiting. The reporter approached Hisami who was waiting there. Hard work.Seeing his friend who greeted him with a smile on his face, he quickly asked, did you see him? I watched him on his way home.Finally succeeded! Journalists wiped their faces with steamed towels. Please. Bian Jian asked a young waitress for a refreshment for a friend.He stared into the face of his reporter friend and asked, so, how did it turn out? Absolutely no comment.The friend replied, however, that was obvious from the start.I was going to judge from his expression. Did you mention Mr. Tazawa's name? mentioned.Of course, only in this way can we talk about it.The reporter nodded, but his answer was that he didn't know anything about it.Of course, this is no wonder, because he is a fledgling prosecutor after all, and he doesn't understand the policies of the higher authorities, which probably conforms to common sense.However, the investigation work has progressed to this point, and his level should also understand the situation. What was his reaction?Bianjian is very enthusiastic. The situation will develop to Chief Tazawa's head. The journalist did answer without hesitation.However, after hearing this answer, Bian Jian showed a serious expression on his face. Sure enough? Probably yes, according to his expression, the reporter said, I judged so.Because when he mentioned Mr. Tazawa's question, he didn't specifically deny it.Only because he is young, he is still honest in this regard.His expression immediately showed.Dude, I think this case must go to Chief Tazawa.Not to mention anything else, even judging from the current objective situation, this is probably reasonable! Bian Jian was silent.He stirred the second serving of coffee with a spoon. What's the matter?asked the news reporter. No, nothing. Why did you entrust me with this matter? Do you have anything to do with Director Tian Ze?Speaking of this, my friend quickly realized that I forgot that you have a very close relationship with Director Tazawa! Not necessarily.However, in terms of interviews, he is often asked to provide various conveniences. That's why I'm worried.I understand how you feel.However, this time it really won't work. Is it not working? Hisami echoed his friend's tone.The matter of Lun Xiangzi finally didn't make him guess. Thank you so much.After meeting and saying thank you, I suddenly remembered that there is still something to do, please allow me to excuse me. The reporter friend was very surprised and said: It's too urgent. I'm sorry, I'm so sorry.However, I think of a person who must be met at this time.Time is running out.Hisami deliberately rolled up his sleeves and looked at his watch. Oops, look at you! Make up for it next time! Hisami smiled lightly on purpose, and stood up from the chair.The journalists also stood up helplessly. excuse me!Bian Jian walked out of the tea shop and patted his friend on the shoulder. However, after taking a step, Bian Jian's expression was melancholy.He was thinking about how to convey what he just said to Lun Xiangzi.To put it bluntly, he really couldn't bear it, but he couldn't say a word of reassurance.Because of this incident, Hisami's steps became heavy. There were crowds of people around him.Among the countless crowds, Bian Jian felt as if he was walking alone in the desert. He checks his watch.Lun Xiangzi was still waiting for herself.He went into a public phone booth. I'm seeing you As I said just now, it was Kazuko who answered the phone.Oops, in her youthful voice!He let out a sound, and then asked: Are you looking for Xiao Xiangzi? Yes. She is getting impatient!Please wait a moment, and I will pick you up at another place. Only this time, Bian Jian felt that it was better not to hear Lun Xiangzi's voice.Footsteps in the hallway came from behind the receiver.The sound of the other party picking up the receiver vibrated the eardrums. See Mr. Bian?I am Lu Xiangzi.Lu Xiangzi's voice was not too excited.However, the way she wanted to hear Bian Jian's speech as soon as possible seemed vivid in her memory.Got it? Basically asked some questions.A friend of mine just met with the competent prosecutor.I asked him to introduce the situation he had inquired about. Yeah?Lu Xiangzi's voice was a little nervous. It's a little hard to talk on the phone.I'm in Ginza now, can you come here for a while? I'll go right away.Where in Ginza? Bian Jian told her where he was.She said: I'm sorry.OK, I'll go by car right away. Bianjian put down the phone receiver.The flow of people is still bustling.Cheerful young men and women shoulder to shoulder.Bianjian Duyou felt very uncomfortable about meeting Lun Xiangzi this time. In a certain room of a hotel, a middle-aged man and an old man were sitting opposite each other. The middle-aged man is fat and fat, and the old man opposite is as thin as a crane.On the table between the two, there were only tea bowls and ashtrays.There is no third party present. This Japanese-style room in the hotel faces the garden; the upper part of the sliding door is a lattice lattice pasted with paper, and the lower part is glass.The garden is a place that this hotel is proud of, but in secret conversations, it is necessary to fully consider the appearance of the two parties so that no one else can spy on them. The middle-aged man is a lawyer, the defender who had contacted Yuki Yongxiong.A leather bag was there, and the lawyer took out a large paper bag from the bag. The specific situation is this.The lawyer took out some photos and showed them to the other party. Um.The thin old man held it in his hand and watched carefully. In this picture, the fat lawyer leaned over a little, stretched out his hand, and nodded with his finger to the picture that the other party was looking at. It was a new luxury hotel in Yokohama, and the two were eating. The old man looked at the photo carefully. Sir, this shot is Jindaiji, where two people are walking.Because of the darkness, the picture is not clear; nevertheless, they can still be recognized. The old man, whom the lawyer called sir, had worked in the prosecutor's office in the past.After resigning from office, he became a lawyer, and it is said that he still has great prestige in the procuratorate. The former Attorney General posted another photo. The same goes for this one, where the lawyer is rather complacent, and it was taken from various angles.It is said that not far from here, the two hugged each other. The old man was very serious and didn't laugh.He opened another one.This is just enlarged text. This one, the lawyer continued, this is S Hot Spring, as you probably know, in Yamanashi Prefecture, a place with a strong rural atmosphere.Here, Yuuki's wife and prosecutor Onogi once lived together.This is a photo taken by Yuki later.The handwriting is that of Prosecutor Onogi. The lawyer looked up at the old man's face from time to time while explaining. I also investigated Prosecutor Onogi's handwriting, which is exactly the same as this photo. The old man put down the photo with a depressed expression. Specifically, the lawyer kept smiling. Prosecutor Onogi and Yuuki's wife went to this hot spring. It is said that a typhoon blew that day, so they moved from the hotel where they were staying to another hotel for evacuation.This handwriting was filled out and given to the hostess when they arrived at the hotel.I heard that Yuuki went to investigate later.I was also taken aback when I heard what Yuuki said, thinking that this might not happen.Yuuki's story alone can't explain any problems, so I actually sent the people in the office to investigate.But, sir, the matter is exactly as Yuuki said.And, what else! Speaking of this, the lawyer is even more energetic: It is said that the two of them set off on foot the next morning before the rain stopped.This is because the typhoon caused landslides on the way of that railway line, and the train was impassable.So they walked along the mountain road to Fujinomiya station.However, it was impossible to get there that day.The two spent the night somewhere halfway.In other words, one night in a hot spring hotel and one night on the way in the mountains, a total of two nights. The lawyer licked his lips with his tongue, and went on to say that when he asked Yucheng, it was said that his wife had gone out on an excuse, and was originally scheduled to stay outside for only one night.According to my inference, Prosecutor Onogi and Mrs. Yuki originally planned to stay for one night and then go back, but because of that unexpected change, they only stayed for two nights!Speaking of it, it was caused by irresistible forces. The old man who was the chief prosecutor folded his arms across his chest and listened to the lawyer's explanation. How about it, sir, prosecutor Onogi is the prosecutor in charge of this corruption case!And Yuuki is the defendant.The competent prosecutor had an affair with the defendant's wife.This incident is an unprecedented anecdote, and it is also a big stain on the prosecutor's office.my plan The lawyer picked up the photo on the table, held it above his face, and said: According to the situation, I plan to publish these photos and the facts I have investigated here.And the prosecutorial authorities should be held accountable.Ah, even this time the embezzlement case was clearly premeditated.Moreover, there are such corrupt prosecutors among them. From the spirit of the legal system, it is unseemly to the point of imbecility.How is it sir, what do you think? The old man closed his eyes and thought. There seemed to be visitors in the corridor, and they walked past while talking. The sliding door opened, and a maid poked her head in.She probably saw that the secret conversation in the room was not over yet, so she quietly closed the sliding door again. Brother Lin.The old man raised his face for the first time and called out, what do you mean? The old man's eyes were fixed on the lawyer's face.This is indeed sharp-eyed. ah?what do you mean Brother Lin.The old man called the lawyer for the second time, so you are planning to make some kind of deal with the prosecutorial department on the case.Um!That's right, brother. three The Special Investigation Division of the Tokyo District Public Prosecutor's Office continues the interrogation every day. Newspapers reported on the progress of the investigation into the case.No matter which newspaper's commentary, they all think that the possibility of further investigation is very high. The suspects were brought to the prosecutor's office every day from the S Detention Center.As soon as the interrogation was over, he returned to the detention center immediately. The suspects who are being interrogated are expected to come and wait before the prosecutor goes to work.Therefore, Onogi only saw the escort car when they went back in the evening.The escort vehicle, which looks like a small passenger car, is painted green. Every time Onogi saw the escort vehicle from the window, he felt very melancholy in his heart. Yuki Yukio was sitting in the car.Onogi watched the green vehicles driving out of the red fence of the prosecutor's office and onto the road, but he was thinking about Lai Zi.Her husband was sitting in that car. Onogi is not directly responsible for interrogating Yuuki.Still, he couldn't bear to see the escort car. The interrogations are conducted separately by the competent prosecutors.The thickness of interrogation records is increasing day by day.Meetings are held daily. The Chief Prosecutor summarizes the circumstances of the separate interrogations and then instructs the next step. The scope of the case is surprisingly wide.In terms of government agencies, it is about to expand from the lowest level to the top officials.On the bribery side, it has become more complicated from a simple group unit.On the bribery side, in addition to government agencies, there are also gangsters in political parties.Among the members of Congress, some people use their past experience and prestige to exert pressure on officials. From a legal point of view, this case is equivalent to the tricky and easy-to-evade crime of mediating bribery. In the past, all corruption cases involving such a strong political color usually collapsed halfway through.Even if this is not the case, it is mostly left untouched without touching the core issue. Now that the case has started, the journalists have been pestering the prosecutors one after another, and they all talked about this issue to the prosecutors in unison. Maybe I'm sure this time?I won't give up halfway under pressure from unknown sources like before.Because people have great expectations. However, Prosecutor Ishii remained silent.But his strong will is obvious to all.This can be clearly seen at the conference table: Prosecutor Ishii, with a soft expression, is the toughest. However, something unusual happened.The atmosphere of the special search department has changed inexplicably since two days ago, and this happens to be at the moment when the case is about to go deep into key issues. The so-called inexplicable atmosphere refers to the fact that Minister Ishii, chief prosecutor, deputy minister and other top officials began to hold frequent meetings.If this is the technical policy of the case, after the meeting, Prosecutor Ishii will call the prosecutors in charge to discuss it in detail. However, it didn't do that.Prosecutor Ishii held meetings with leading cadres again and again, but he did not hold meetings with his subordinate prosecutors.Not even one meeting was held, as if everything had calmed down. The impression is that the air seems to be tense on the one hand, while the atmosphere on the other hand seems to be relaxed. It can be said that it can be called an unbearable atmosphere of tension and relaxation wonderfully blended together. This atmosphere was naturally and sensitively passed on to the prosecutors under him.Everyone felt that something was wrong. This influence is bound to hinder the enthusiasm of the prosecutors for interrogation.The fact that the direction of the head office has changed is already evident. 石井檢察官對此不做任何說明。也許是神經過敏吧，連他那張臉看上去都顯得鬱鬱寡歡、憂慮重重。一種不安的苗頭籠罩著下面的檢察官們。一種來歷不明的東西開始左右上層領導了。 What could it be? 檢察官們私下議論開了。正因為大家一直積極埋頭工作，所以更對這捉摸不透的變化放心不下。 是政黨方面施加了壓力吧？ 一位檢察官同僚對小野木說。這是最易估計到的可能。迄今為止的經驗表明，這種情況已經屢見不鮮。 當天晚上，小野木剛從檢察廳踏上歸途，一位共事的檢察官由後面追上來，與他並肩走到一起。 好像有人從外部向上層領導提出了某種交換條件呢。這位同事低聲說。 quid pro quo?What could it be?小野木把目光投向遠處。 那還不清楚。我們曾認為是來自政黨方面，但這次好像不是那條線。似乎很像辯護團方面。 lawyer? Um.而且對方不是採取直接的方式，似乎是通過一位原來當過檢察長的人物傳的話。這回明白了吧，石井部長為什麼面色憂鬱。 可是，小野木說，太不可想像啦。難道說，辯護團竟會掌握什麼有力的反證嗎？ 那不了解。反正我是這樣推測的。 那位檢察官同僚很相信自己的直感。與他分手以後，便只剩了小野木自己。 時候正是三月的末尾，白天已經延長了好多。皇宮護城河畔的景色，映襯在一片半透明的翠綠之中。 小野木朝日比谷方向走去。街道兩旁的懸鈴樹已經吐出嫩芽。隨著視線角度的不同，那些嫩芽重重疊疊的時候，便滿枝頭呈現出鮮綠的顏色。 小野木走著走著，腦子裡出現了一種預感。檢察官同僚剛才說過的話還在他的耳邊迴蕩，它使小野木產生了模模糊糊的不安心理。 那位同僚說，辯護團握有確鑿的反證，並把它作為交換條件。居中調停的，又是司法界的元老。 小野木感到，這話很可能是真實可信的。石井檢察官的臉色，上層領導的微妙氣氛，都從反面做了印證。辯護團所掌握的反證，會是什麼呢？雖然檢察官同僚不知道底裡，但小野木卻產生了某種預感。 這天早晨，小野木一到檢察廳便馬上被石井檢察官叫了去。 石井檢察官正在看辦公桌上的調查記錄。儘管小野木進來並做了禮節性的問候，他卻只輕輕點了點頭，仍舊埋頭於調查記錄的文件堆裡。 請在那兒坐吧。 小野木坐到房間一角的長椅子上。 石井依然沒有從文件上抬起頭，不時地或夾張紙條，或作著筆記。小野木邊注視這個情景，邊在那裡等候著。 足足過了二十分鐘。石井檢察官摘下眼鏡，然後小心翼翼地裝進鏡套裡。 勞你久等了。 石井檢察官離開自己的坐椅，走到小野木身邊。在長椅子上與小野木並肩坐下後，他掏出香菸，緩緩地吐出藍色的煙霧。 窗外射進來的早晨的陽光照射著那一團團的煙霧。 身體情況怎麼樣啊？並排坐在小野木身邊的石井檢察官這樣問，臉仍然衝著辦公桌那邊。 no problem.沒有什麼不舒服的地方。Onogi replied.到這會兒為止，他還一直以為石井檢察官是要對自己做工作上的指示。 這是件繁忙的工作，所以常常會損害健康。兢兢業業固然好，適當的休養也是必要的。石井檢察官說開了這些事，我所知道的人裡，優秀的夥伴就有好幾個半路躺倒了。實在令人惋惜。如果得了病，那就一切都完啦。 小野木不知道這些話是什麼用意，疑疑惑惑地聽著。 石井檢察官又說：不，這不僅僅是說身體。人們精神上也常常會患病，工作過於緊迫，最終也會從精神上失掉平衡的嘛。有的檢察官參與審理繁忙的案件，最後就神經衰弱了。神經衰弱這個詞兒，最近是用外來語諾以羅塞來講了吧。我本身也有體會，這毛病實在難對付。 他連續講了一會日常的閒話，一時沒有涉及叫小野木來的正題。 到我家來一趟吧。話講得突如其來，雖然沒別的給你看，但唯獨風景使我引以自豪。附近還沒蓋起多少房屋，雜樹林也還是自然風光。下班以後去走走，那真是個令人心情舒暢的好地方呢！ 石井檢察官的家在郊外。可是，這些話也與叫小野木來的正事毫無關係。 過些日子一定去拜訪。 石井檢察官說了句那太好了，卻仍然在吸香菸。然而，這時小野木才注意到，石井檢察官一直不看小野木的臉。他講話的時候，始終保持面朝正前方的姿勢，以側臉對著小野木。而這些家常話也山窮水盡了。 石井檢察官一會兒把香菸在菸灰缸裡撚滅，一會兒又馬上重新取出來一支，神態與往日迥然不同。 怎麼樣啊，調查的情況有相當進展了吧？他突然第一次講到了工作問題。 yes.對本人的聽證大體上剛告一段落。下一階段將與有牽連的嫌疑犯的供詞記錄進行核對，以便取得確鑿的旁證。Onogi replied. Um.石井檢察官點點頭，第一次接觸這類案件，你大約也疲乏了吧。 No.話說出口，小野木便盯盯地注視著石井檢察官面部的側影。他這時才感到心中有些忐忑不安。 Hello, how are you?現在稍微換換環境如何？石井檢察官彷彿若無其事地說。 ah?小野木不由得攥緊了拳頭。 不，無論如何想勸你這樣做。暫時轉到普通案件方面去，怎麼樣啊？ 可是，石井檢察官。小野木馬上開了口，自己也意識到語氣很硬，案件才剛剛到達關鍵時刻，就這樣轉到其他崗位，實在不合我的本意。健康方面也沒有問題。如果您是出於這種關心的話，我請求允許我繼續堅持下去。 石井檢察官沒有回答，默默地把手指弄得嘎嘎作響。 Prosecutor Onogi.聲音雖低，卻很鄭重，也許我的講法不合適。不過，想叫你暫時離開我的手下，這其實已經做出決定了呀。 小野木不禁啞口無言，頓時臉色煞白。他雖然曾有預感，但仍然覺得意外。 耳邊立即響起昨天那位檢察官同僚講的關於交換條件的一席話。對於辯護團方面所掌握著的有力反證，自己曾猜測過究竟是什麼具體內容，現在小野木全明白了。 請不要不高興。石井檢察官體貼地說。他是一位過去一直器重小野木的檢察官。 人生會遇到各種情況。同樣的道理，幹這行工作，也會有意料不到的事情。若每件事都放在心上，那就吃不消了。你的心情我完全理解，但一言以蔽之，這也是檢察長發了話的，希望要你去擔任普通的案件。 這不是希望，分明是命令。正是由於自己的預感準確無誤，所以小野木沒有勇氣去詢問內中的情由。 小野木眼裡突然閃現出綠色的護送汽車。 頃刻之間，整個房屋在視野裡模糊起來，甚至連顏色都分辨不清了。小野木感到周圍一片漆黑，連坐在身邊的石井檢察官的身影都好像越離越遠了。 林律師正在傾聽曾任檢察長的那位老人捎來的回話。 地點仍是先前的那間日本式房間。律師做出一副洗耳恭聽的姿態，支著臂肘，兩眼一動不動。 總之，就是這樣決定的。原檢察長說了結論。 Understood. 律師表情很興奮。講這三個字的時候，他還出了一口長氣。 多有煩累，太感謝您啦。律師鄭重其事地朝前輩道了謝，那麼，為了準確和慎重起見，我再問一下，您方才講的意思是說，已經決定由特搜班把小野木調開。Is that so? 他那向上抬起的眼睛，一動不動地緊緊盯著對方，反過來倒使原檢察長顯得狼狽了。 嗯，是這樣的。怎麼樣啊，林老弟。你大概也不一定滿意，但這是採取的一項最大限度的措施呢。 gentlemen.林律師故意吸起一支菸，再不能做出讓步了嗎？ 讓步？你的具體要求是什麼呢？原檢察長反問道。 不，說不上什麼要求。這樣講，會產生各種誤解。作為我這一方來說，只不過想堅決提出，檢察機關方面有這樣一位不受歡迎的人物罷了。 所以呀，老弟。所以才告訴你，將採取那項措施嘛。 可是，只把那名檢察官本人從特搜班調開，事情就能了結嗎？律師不肯善罷甘休地說，這樣是做不到渙然冰釋的。Is it right?gentlemen.那個負責審理案子的檢察官，他呀，他是與被告的妻子私通。當然，上司原來也許並不知道。然而，在已經知道了事實的現在，僅僅採取把有問題的檢察官調開的措施，這就算盡到責任了嗎？ 林律師的語氣不由得強硬起來了。老人回答說：提到責任問題，是啊，也許象你說的那樣。可是，對了，在這種時候，我希望你還是不要大肆張揚，還是能承認檢察部門的誠意為好。 您講到誠意二字，如果有誠意的話，好像對方也要再有點表示才說得過去吧？ 你所說的表示，我不大明白，指的什麼事呀？原檢察長故意問道。 啊，好啦好啦！ 律師忽然笑了起來，接著便極不自然地往對方杯子裡斟上酒。 總之，這種事情嘴上不便說出來。從某種意義上講，就是只可意會，不能言傳吧。我也很不願意把這類屬於私人性質的醜聞公布出去。不過，這已經是一廂情願了。檢察部門如果把它的權力堅持到底，就是說，如果採取吹毛求疵的作法逼到頭上的話，我們也就準備把這件事講出去。 林老弟，原檢察長說，究竟怎麼做才好呀？你好像很不滿意，希望把你的條件明確地講出來。 沒什麼條件嘛。若是這樣講，先生和我過後都會麻煩的。不是條件，只不過希望對方能採取使我們心領神會的作法。 所以對方說，將把叫什麼小野木的那個年輕檢察官調開。 那是當然的啦。林律師譏諷地說，這種事再清楚不過了。只因事關重大，我這方面才猶豫是否發表這件事的真相。我們還想拿這件事針鋒相對地追問特搜班的部長呢。然而，這樣就會枝節橫生了。作為我來講，還是想慎重從事的，因為畢竟與案件本身的情節沒什麼關聯嘛！不過，先生，不過話得說回來 律師接下去又說：如果檢察機關的作法不能差強人意的話，出於自衛上的考慮，我也不得不採取某種行動。正是為了不至於出現那種局面，我現在才來進行預備性的洽談。只說對不起是不能解決問題的。 原檢察長很為難地把雙臂交叉抱在胸前。林律師又說：假如對方不再讓步，我就準備把它發表出去，並且打算堂堂正正地幹它一場。 等等，別急，林老弟。原檢察長挪動著瘦小的身軀，勸阻道，那就未免有點操之過急了吧。你也講過的，這類事與案件毫無關係。老弟也是個吃了多年法律飯的人，在關係到司法威信的問題上，我不想和你彼此展開爭論。林老弟，怎麼樣？ I'm feeling it too.律師說，正因為有同感，我才想幹它一場的。先生您也講過，它關係到司法威信的問題，所以我才想毫不留情面地揭露這件事情的真相。和被告妻子私通的檢察官，恐怕檢察廳的任何部門也不會有吧。而且，我認為這種例子是空前的。固然，它也許與案件本身毫無關係。可是呀，假使把這件事的真相隱瞞起來，只以法律條文來進行交鋒，也是毫無意義的。根本問題是，不具備司法觀念的檢察官，檢察廳裡不得有半個存在。由於這個原因，上層領導也應採取斷然措施。僅僅採取把他從特搜班調開這種姑息騙人的處置辦法，我們根本想不通。 Understood.瘦老人用力點點頭，實在沒辦法。老弟希望的是什麼，我大體上可以想像得到。不過，那種事我不能向對方作傳達。這個問題就算沒有妥協的餘地了吧。嗯，林老弟，是這樣的吧？ 老人目光銳利地仔細觀察著律師臉上的表情。