Tokyo Unnatural Forensics

Chapter 172, Confrontation at the Banquet

When the paper door between the cranes was opened, the people from the University of Tokyo and the Metropolitan Police Department had already arrived and were waiting for Uesugi Sosetsu and Watanabe Minami.

The people from the University of Tokyo came: President Komiya, Executive Director Kimoto who was in charge of finances, Uesugi Muneyuki's grandfather, Professor Uesugi Kuninori who was rehired by the University of Tokyo, and the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, Furutani.

From the Metropolitan Police Department came Police Commissioner Kaneko Sawaro and Police Superintendent General Watanabe Eiji.

All six of them graduated from the University of Tokyo, and the youngest of them, Eiji Watanabe, is already 51 years old.

They deliberately let Uesugi Sosetsu and Watanabe Minami arrive late. While the young people were not here yet, this group of old men needed to discuss some things. Uesugi Sosetsu and Watanabe Minami came to the banquet as investigators of the case and spokespersons for the subsequent Tokyo University case press conference.

When the door opened, the six old men looked towards the door at the same time. Led by the waitress in kimono, the golden boy and girl, Uesugi Sosetsu and Watanabe Minami, made a brilliant appearance, instantly bringing a youthful atmosphere into the room. No matter what the old men thought in their hearts at this time, they all cast welcoming eyes at the combination of one tall and cold, and the other sweet and delicate.

But the next second, everyone's attention was drawn to the tug-of-war between Uesugi Sosetsu and Watanabe Minami.

The moment the door was opened, Uesugi Sosetsu walked in front without hesitation, wanting to enter the Tsuru No Ma first. However, Watanabe Minami, who was dressed up, took the initiative to reach out and hold his hand. Facing the front and not seeing the back, Uesugi Sosetsu felt something touching him and instinctively retracted his hand, so Miss Minami failed to hold his hand.

This really annoyed Miss Minami. She was so angry that she stretched out her little fist and hit Uesugi Sosetsu's arm, motioning him to look at me, because I'm holding your hand!

Uesugi Sosetsu then realized that it was Miss Minami who was holding his hand, and he quickly turned around to indicate that he didn't mean it.

Miss Minami's sweet and delicate face turned slightly red after she put on makeup. She stretched out her hand coquettishly to signal us to do it again, and then signaled Uesugi Sosetsu to be more self-disciplined.

Uesugi Sosetsu helplessly revealed an indulgent smile and took the initiative to extend his hand to invite him. Miss Minami then placed her small hand in his big hand and revealed a smug expression.

This little episode was actually nothing, but it made all the elders in Tsuru Ma laugh so hard that they were laughing out loud. Even Principal Komiyama, who had the highest status, couldn't help but laugh out loud. Managing Director Kaneko laughed so hard that her teeth were showing. Uesugi Kuninori, who was always very serious, and Dean Furutani, who was the most affected by this incident, couldn't help but laugh a few times.

This is what we old people like to watch! This is what we want to watch!
It's so exciting! Without mentioning anything else, just seeing this wave of pulling, I felt that my visit to the restaurant tonight was not in vain!
Watanabe Eiji also covered his face and smiled, thinking that she is worthy of being my daughter. She must have already taken Uesugi-kun down. The Superintendent of Police secretly glanced at Uesugi Kuninori who was sitting opposite him, and saw that the head of the Yonezawa Uesugi family was laughing, with a kind face and no expression of resistance, and he was secretly happy.

If this matter can get the support of Uesugi Kuninori, the head of the Yonezawa Uesugi family, then it will basically be a success.

And from the current perspective, Kuninori Uesugi is not averse.

The 73-year-old head of the Yonezawa Uesugi family is a very serious person. He usually does not smile and does not show his emotions on his face. Perhaps only his two beloved grandsons can make him show such an expression.

"Come on, Xuesong, take a seat. Everyone is waiting for you." Uesugi Kuninori signaled his grandson to take a seat quickly.

The Kutani ware on the vermilion lacquered table has already reflected the first dish - in the ice-crack porcelain plate, the snow crab legs are like frost-covered branches, with half-melted hail hidden underneath.

Uesugi Sosetsu held Watanabe Minami's hand and sat down next to Superintendent Watanabe Eiji. Miss Minami naturally sat next to him. The tug-of-war and the communication between the two young men and women made the audience exclaim in excitement. It was really worth the price of the ticket!

"Well, thank you all from the Metropolitan Police Department for coming to the banquet today. Thank you to our department chief Watanabe and the legendary new forensic pathologist Sou Xuejun for taking the time out of their busy schedules to honor us old men!" Principal Komiya raised his glass: "Cheers!"

"Cheers!" After a round of warm applause, everyone raised their glasses.

Uesugi Sosetsu took a sip of sake, smacked his lips, and opened the lunch box on the table.

Hanasari Ryotei has always been famous for its Kaiseki cuisine, and he wanted to see how high-end Mai-senpai's business was.

When you open the lunch box, the first dish is sea urchin mousse with black truffle. When the three-layer white wood box is opened, cold mist rises, and a transparent jelly made from Dongding Oolong tea emerges in the aroma of cypress.

The second dish was cod milt meatballs in a grapefruit peel ceramic bowl with clear soup.

Ice-carved yellowtail sashimi, marbled horse mackerel, Kobe marbled beef, Sendai grilled beef tongue, foie gras soy sauce, snow crab meat steamed egg, ruby grouper shabu-shabu, and the staple food is Kyoto chicken and burdock rice.

It is indeed the finest kaiseki cuisine.

As expected of the University of Tokyo, Japanese Kaiseki cuisine may not necessarily be very delicious, but it is definitely beautiful, with artistic conception, environment and culture.

Kaiseki cuisine is about the cultural environment and artistic conception rather than the taste.

The soup base of the Wajima lacquerware hot pot is made of Rishiri kelp and scallops, and the side dishes are wasabi stems and snow-covered beetroot cut into six-petal ice flowers. The moon sets silently outside the shoji screen, and the kimono waitress brings out the Bizen fire-house incense burner. The white sandalwood mixed with the remaining bonito smoke lingers between the beams, forming an unfinished spring night story.

"We were able to quickly resolve this case at our school thanks to the help of everyone at the Metropolitan Police Department, especially Uesugi-kun." After saying a few meaningless words, Principal Komiyayama raised his glass and said, "Uesugi-kun, thank you for your sharp vision. If it weren't for you, I don't know how this school would have ended."

"I dare not. Please do not blame me for the matter at hand." Uesugi Munesetsu immediately stood up and returned the greeting, bowing towards the people in the direction of the University of Tokyo: "I, Uesugi Munesetsu, really don't know how to express my gratitude to you all. Thank you for your cooperation in the search."

Hearing this, Executive Director Ji Ben and Dean Furutani both sneered and shook their heads helplessly, thinking that if your grandfather hadn't protected you, we would have killed you long ago.

But this is the purpose of holding a meal at a restaurant today. To settle grudges at a restaurant is the most common way of reconciliation in the upper class of Japan. There is nothing that cannot be settled at a meal at a restaurant, and if there is, then two meals will do.

“Haha, although Uesugi-kun is not from our University of Tokyo, senior Kuninori is a pure-blooded University of Tokyo student. So, if we round it off, Sou-kun can also be considered a member of our University of Tokyo!” Police Chief Kaneko Sawaro said with a smile, “It’s better to have a promising grandson than anything else, don’t you think, senior Kuninori?”

"Hehe~" Uesugi Kuninori narrowed his eyes and nodded repeatedly with a little pride: "Xue Song Wan is just an ordinary forensic doctor, there is nothing special about him. I have to thank Xiao Jinzi and Xiao Watanabe for their strong support for my current achievements. I, Uesugi Kuninori, would like to thank you two for taking care of Xue Song Wan."

"Oh, and, you must be Watanabe Minami, right? Thank you for taking care of Xueshoumaru." Uesugi Kuninori took the initiative to toast Miss Minami. The face of the Metropolitan Police Department was dressed in a gorgeous middle-furisode kimono, with a standard Yamato Nadeshiko style, which was especially popular with old-fashioned nobility like Uesugi Kuninori.

"No, no, Professor Uesugi, you really flatter me." Miss Minami quickly stood up, the jewels on her head swaying, her face as beautiful as peaches and plums, and her beauty was so beautiful that it was so beautiful. "Professor Uesugi, you really flatter me." Watanabe Eiji also said quickly.

"No, no, no, haha, what are you talking about? If it wasn't for Chief Watanabe promoting Xue Song Wan, he would probably still be performing autopsies in the School of Medicine and Dentistry." Uesugi Kuninori said meaningfully, "Now that you are working together in the Special Missions Department of the Metropolitan Police Department, one is responsible for autopsy inference and the other is responsible for command and coordination. I guess you two have already become indistinguishable from each other, right? Hahaha~"

"Hahahaha~"

Miss Minami, who was teased by everyone, lowered her head in shame and motioned to Uesugi Souji to say something too.

"Indeed, without Chief Watanabe, there would be no Consultant Uesugi." Everyone was carrying the flowery sedan, and Uesugi Sosetsu naturally spoke well of Miss Minami. The two of them sat side by side, making Watanabe Eiji next to them nod repeatedly.

In this way, everyone knows what is going on, and no one will introduce a partner to Uesugi Sosetsu in the future.

"Come to think of it, we didn't expect the District Public Prosecutors Office Special Investigation Team would actually come this time. It really gave us a cold sweat." After three rounds of wine and five dishes, the financial manager Ji Ben took the initiative to bring up the topic: "Here, we also have to thank Uesugi-kun. If it weren't for you, I really don't know how long the District Public Prosecutors Office Special Investigation Team would have been entangled."

"Hey, we didn't want to see what happened to Tsuda. He has always been a leader in our Department of Agriculture and Forestry, and has published many articles in Nature and Science. We didn't expect something like this to happen. We have always believed in him. He told the department that he could handle it himself, and we all believed he was innocent." Dean Furutani continued, "I didn't expect it to be him."

The Justice Cut has begun, right? Uesugi Sosetsu raised his eyebrows, thinking about the Holy Separator.

"Yes, Furuya is right. Tokyo University is indeed not aware of Tsuda's affairs. Who would have known that such a good and excellent man would actually kill his wife? But Mrs. Tsuda is really too much, don't you think? Director Watanabe, Officer Kaneko?" Principal Komiyama said carefully: "Now, Tsuda has pleaded guilty and admitted all the crimes. We all believe that this matter can be properly resolved. Tokyo University will definitely deal with it seriously. As for innocent people, please do not interfere too much with the Metropolitan Police Department. Is that okay?"

Commander Kaneko immediately looked at Watanabe Eiji. The Commissioner of the National Police Agency had completely given up his power since the last incident in Chiba Prefecture, and was now counting the days until his retirement to become a director of Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha.

"Haha, Principal Komiya, don't ask me about this. Ask Uesugi-kun. After all, he is the one who will speak at the press conference to explain the case. I don't have the final say." Watanabe Eiji said with a smile: "If he thinks it's okay, then the Metropolitan Police Department will naturally have no problem."

The highlight of today is here.

For a moment, everyone's eyes were on Uesugi Sosetsu.

The meaning of the University of Tokyo is very simple: Faced with overwhelming evidence, we give in. Professor Tsuda has also pleaded guilty. In this battle, we, the University of Tokyo, admit defeat to your Metropolitan Police Department.

But let’s just leave it at that. Don’t investigate further. Otherwise, we won’t have an easy life, and neither will you.

The Metropolitan Police Department stated that the matter depends on the opinion of Uesugi Sosetsu, as he is the person involved and the investigator.

Seeing Uesugi Sosetsu's frowned brows, Miss Minami felt a little worried.

"I'm sorry about Professor Tsuda's case, but the evidence is irrefutable. No matter what, the murderer will never be forgiven." Uesugi Sosetsu thought for a long time and said in a deep voice: "I'm a forensic doctor. All I have to do is make things clear. I'm responsible for the criminal part. I don't consider other parts and they are not my responsibility. Regarding other matters involving your school, I agree with your opinions in principle, but I have a few conditions."

"Mr. Uesugi, you say." Principal Komiyama nodded.

"First of all, Professor Tsuda is pitiful, but murder is murder. The charge is at most passion killing, and it also includes the crime of destroying a corpse. If I see the indictment saying that Mrs. Tsuda fell accidentally or was convicted of excessive self-defense, I will not accept it."

"Okay." Dongda nodded.

"Secondly, although there are many problems within the PT program, Professor Tsuda's students are innocent. Students who were coerced into academic fraud and embezzlement of public funds should be let go and allowed to continue their studies, and their tuition should be partially waived." Uesugi Munen made a second request: "The Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry has made so much money, how about giving some of it to compensate them for their hard work?"

"Sure." Principal Komiya said without any hesitation.

"This is what I ask. In short, the criminal part of this case must be handled according to the law. I am not interested in matters unrelated to this case. I hope that people who are not related to this case will be properly resettled."

Uesugi Muneyuki focused on the criminal part. He was not interested in economic and academic corruption. He wanted to do more autopsies and participate in more cases instead of spending the rest of his life arguing with the University of Tokyo. "Then, at the press conference, I will tell the truth. Whether it's Professor Tsuda's passion for killing or FX Iron Warrior Mrs. Tsuda's family conflict over the transfer of property, I will tell the public the truth."

"That's all. We at the University of Tokyo will hold a press conference to express our deep apologies to all citizens. Regarding the issues of academic misconduct and financial corruption, we at the University of Tokyo will launch a new round of self-examination and self-correction, make rectifications, and strengthen supervision. We welcome inquiries from all walks of life."

The University of Tokyo found the conditions proposed by Uesugi Sosetsu acceptable and agreed to all of them.

The atmosphere in the restaurant immediately became lively. The Metropolitan Police Department agreed not to investigate the case any further. The University of Tokyo also completely admitted its mistake. Professor Tsuda would take full responsibility and try not to involve the reputation of his alma mater, thus avoiding further intervention by the local prosecutors and giving a solid explanation to the Americans and the entire society.

Principal Komiyama and President Furutani will resign at the press conference. Due to his busy schedule and the need to find a new principal, Principal Komiyama will not step down until April next year, while President Furutani will step down immediately and become the president of the Kanto Forestry Association.

This will be followed by a joint international press conference by the Metropolitan Police Department and the University of Tokyo, where Uesugi Sosetsu will be the keynote speaker and narrate the entire case.

The purpose of this restaurant is thus accomplished.

After a few drinks, Principal Komiyayama took advantage of no one's attention and said to Kuninori Uesugi beside him: "Senior Kuninori, I want to discuss something with you."

"What's the matter?" Uesugi Kuninori thought to himself, for the sake of my two grandsons, how long are you going to use me, so his tone was naturally not very good.

"Does your little grandson want to accept our Tokyo University School of Medicine's special invitation to study for a master's and doctorate in forensic medicine?"

“Oh?!” Grandpa thought to himself, if you talk about this, I will become more excited.

"I think he would like to."

(End of this chapter)