Tokyo Unnatural Forensics

Chapter 490, An Irresistible Condition
As the head of the Uesugi family, what Uesugi Kuninori valued most and craved most was nothing more than "respectability".

Money is nothing to him at this age, and sex is even less important. His teeth are loose, and he prefers soft, tender, and delicious food. He only sleeps for five or six hours a day before waking up.

Therefore, Uesugi Kuninori at this age has a somewhat detached and desireless air about him.

Aside from descendants.

Normally, given his status and dignity, he should never have been so "humble" as to personally seek out Ishihara Mikoto.

But he was in a hurry!

He's 74 already, when will he be able to hold his great-grandchild? If he can't see a stable continuation of the family name, how can he face his ancestors in Uesugi?

Kuninori Uesugi knew very well that if he entrusted this matter to his son, Hironori Uesugi, he would definitely not be able to handle it well. Moreover, as the father of Muneyuki Uesugi, Hironori Uesugi would certainly be even more reserved than himself. Besides, he was only in his early fifties and had no hurry at all!
So I have to do it myself.

Besides the advantages mentioned above, Mikoto Ishihara has another crucial advantage that hasn't been mentioned yet.

She won over Uesugi Muneyuki!
This may seem unimportant, but it is actually very important!

Because of his eldest grandson Uesugi Sadanori's situation, Uesugi Kuninori realized a very serious problem: with his resources and connections, he could certainly choose a girl with suitable family background, physique, appearance, and education to have a suitable heir with Uesugi Muneyuki.

But what if this woman, Uesugi Muneyuki, doesn't like her?
To put it more bluntly, what should Uesugi Muneyuki do if he can't get an erection because of his mental aversion?
My eldest grandson has already suffered a major setback in this area, so we must not let my youngest grandson be forced to hate women as well!
Ishihara Mikoto has this advantage. No matter what, she is the woman that Uesugi Muneyuki can't forget. He even went so far as to rekindle their relationship and forcefully brought her into Tokyo University... Facing her, the little grandson will definitely be rock hard!
However, Kuninori Uesugi did not intend to say this aloud; there was no need, and it would only give the other party the capital to be arrogant.

"Ms. Ishihara, please hear my terms."

“I know your biggest concern is your career. Here, I can guarantee that all your work and projects will not be affected during your pregnancy and even after childbirth. I will personally use the Uesugi family’s connections and resources to protect you and ensure that your position is irreplaceable. You will even have more opportunities because of the Uesugi family’s full support.”

The head of the Uesugi family raised an eyebrow, a slight smile in his eyes: "That way, you won't have to worry about being replaced once you get pregnant, nor will you have to worry about your career being affected, right?"

Mikoto Ishihara subconsciously pursed her lips; Kuninori Uesugi's statement instantly struck at the deepest worry in her heart.

"As for the child after birth, you don't need to worry about it at all. The Uesugi family will take care of all the upbringing and expenses. You will be the child's mother, but you won't need to fulfill the daily care responsibilities, and it will not interfere with your career." Uesugi Kuninori then offered a second condition: "I'm about to retire, and Yuuki and Tomoko are also very free. We can both help you take care of the child. If you're willing, you can come and see us every day, and we won't object. If you're busy with your career, you can also rest assured that we can take care of the child."

“Ms. Ishihara, you’re 32 this year, aren’t you? After 30, the window for having children gets smaller and smaller… Don’t you really want a child?” Kuninori Uesugi said meaningfully, “It’s not that you don’t want one, but that you can’t, right? But with our help and support, what do you have to hesitate about? You need to pay almost nothing, and you’ll still be a mother!”

"I'll handle things with Watanabe Eiji and Minami. I'll make sure this doesn't affect Muneyuki and Minami's marriage, and I won't put any pressure on you from the Watanabe family. I'm capable of that."

"Finally, in the annex of the Uesugi residence in Bunkyo Ward, I will give you a floor that is exclusively yours, 180 square meters, and it will belong to you alone. I will privately grant you the official title of 'concubine'. This means that you will be recognized by the Uesugi family, have the corresponding status and protection, and can stay by Muneyuki's side forever without any fear."

"You can have your dates in the annex to your heart's content. We will provide you with the greatest possible convenience, and it will remain unnoticed by the outside world. You can stay here directly; it's very close to Tokyo University or Sakuradamon..."

Uesugi Kuninori gazed at Mikoto, his tone full of seductive power: "This is not deprivation, but a gift. You can preserve and even enhance the career you cherish as your life, consolidate your position by Muneyuki's side, and leave a bloodline for our Uesugi family. You can exchange a lifetime of peace and a higher starting point for temporary hardship."

His gaze swept over the invisible "dirt": "As for this document, let's just consider it a beautiful misunderstanding, shall we? Anyway, if Yukimatsu Maru resolutely refuses to report the case and testify, even if we call the police, it won't do much good. On the contrary, it will affect Yukimatsu Maru's reputation. I am his grandfather. Yukimatsu is a good boy and my precious grandson. How could I, as his grandfather, do such a thing?"

After saying that, Kuninori Uesugi leaned forward slightly, his expression a mix of threat and pleading: "Ms. Ishihara, you love your cedar tree, and I love my cedar tree too. We are truly on the same side!"

Mikoto Ishihara was caught in a huge struggle. On one hand, she was facing an abyss of disgrace and loss of everything; on the other hand, although she was forced to give birth, the conditions offered by the other party almost resolved all her worries and even gave her the "guarantee" and "status" she had always dreamed of.

She loved Zong Xue and longed to stay by his side forever. Even more, she loved her career and couldn't bear to lose it. Uesugi Kuninori's proposal was like honey wrapped in poison—cruel, yet irresistibly alluring.

A fierce battle raged in her mind: the fear of the scandal being exposed, the despair of losing her career, the longing to stay with Muneyuki for a long time, and the humiliation of using her body as a tool for transaction... But as Uesugi Kuninori said, was she really completely unwilling to have children?
Actually, that's not the case at all. She just went through an incredibly painful marriage and experienced the double defeat of giving up her career for marriage only to lose both her marriage and her career. After that, she was completely desperate and instinctively resisted any factor that might affect her career. She had completely given up on marriage and wouldn't even talk about it. Now, the only thing that could truly threaten her career was having children.

She's a woman too, how could she not want a child of her own?

She knew she was getting older and missing the best window for childbearing. If it were anyone else, Ishihara Mikoto would never sell her body as a reproductive tool, but Uesugi Muneyuki was different. He was the person she deeply loved... and she had long since become Uesugi Muneyuki.

Mikoto Ishihara was caught in a huge struggle. On one hand, she was facing an abyss of disgrace and the loss of everything; on the other hand, although she was forced to give birth, the conditions offered by the other party almost resolved all her worries and even gave her the "guarantee" and "status" she had always dreamed of.

A fierce battle raged in her mind: the fear of the scandal being exposed, the despair of losing her career, the longing to stay with Zongxue for a long time, and the humiliation of using her body as a tool for transaction...

However, after a life of wandering, her strong desire to maintain the status quo and her immense need for "security" left Mikoto Ishihara feeling uncertain.

“You don’t need to give me an answer right now, Ms. Ishihara.” Seeing Ishihara Mikoto’s wavering, Uesugi Kuninori once again conceded a step appropriately: “Our family has always been people of our word and we don’t force others to do things against their will… How about this, go back and think it over carefully, then give me your reply. Consider this meal today as a token of our gratitude for your ‘care’ for Yukimatsu Maru at Tokiwa Middle School and for your dedicated assistance to him as his assistant after you returned to his side.”

After saying that, Kuninori Uesugi clapped his hands, signaling to the waiter that the food could be served.

"I am extremely grateful!" Ishihara Mikoto's voice was a little hoarse, but full of gratitude. She never expected that a bomb that could have destroyed her career and caused her countless sleepless nights of fear could be defused in this way. Not only did the head of the Uesugi family not threaten her with this matter, but he even took the initiative to explain it to her.

She could sense that Uesugi Kuninori wasn't a bad person, and that he had the love of a grandfather for his grandson and the desire to hold his great-grandson.

Child, is that right?
To have a child of my own?
As the waiter began serving the food, Mikoto Ishihara became increasingly hesitant.

If all worries can be resolved, if all concerns can be properly addressed, not only will it not hinder my career, but I will also receive the support of the Uesugi family. I won't have to spend money, I'll have someone to help take care of the child, and I can be a mother openly and legitimately...

Hmm... This old guy is amazing!
Seeing Ishihara Mikoto's struggle, a cold smile flashed subtly in the eyes of the Uesugi family head sitting opposite her.

How can I be the head of the family if I don't have some ability?
The main clan has remained powerful for 150 years since the abolition of feudal domains and the establishment of prefectures, and still wields considerable influence today. This is because each generation has had excellent helmsmen who carefully steer the large ship.

As long as I live, the Uesugi clan will not perish!

————I am the dividing line at the helm————

Outside, the Financial Services Agency and the Metropolitan Police Department continue their brutal crackdown on YKC48, and the Metropolitan Police Department, having completed the cases involving the manager and two idols, has officially held a press conference.

This is not a press conference for the YKC48 case, but a press conference for the Okada Ichito double homicide case!

Uesugi Muneyuki once again presided over the press conference, personally describing the events surrounding Okada Masayoshi's case. The twists and turns of the case and Okada Masayoshi's bizarre and tragic experiences instantly evoked sympathy from people across the country.

It's worth noting that Okada's heroic rescue of a girl from a nursery school by a ghost in Toshima Ward, and his cold-blooded confrontation with the cameras after a shopping spree with his wife, have all made headlines!

It's unbelievable that this national hero would have such a tragic fate.

It's truly heartbreaking to see and tear-jerking to hear.

However, just as Uesugi Muneyuki was holding his press conference, Ikeda Erena received a message.

Professor Zaizen, a surgeon at the First Department of Surgery at Tokyo Medical and Dental University, is critically ill!
Before his death, Uesugi Muneyuki's former professor wanted to see Uesugi Muneyuki, his former student!

(End of this chapter)