“Did Prosecutor Jin Yong Shun contact me?”
Choi Eun Ho asked tentatively. He planned to deal with Jin Yong Shun as soon as possible so that he could explain any possible doubts he had in the two days before the press conference.
“Yes, he contacted me about two hours ago. He’s currently in interrogation room number 3, busy interrogating a suspect. He asked me to tell you to go see him once you return.”
Park Gook Chang replied in a gentle and clear voice.
“Okay, I understand. I’ll go find him now.”
Choi Eun Ho said as he gently closed the door and started to walk towards the interrogation room.
Choi Eun Ho had just stepped out of the office door.
“Prosecutor, please wait.” Park Gook Chang’s voice came from behind him.
“Hmm? Is there anything else?”
Choi Eun Ho turned around in confusion.
Park Gook Chang hurried over to him and whispered, “Prosecutor, Prosecutor Jin seems to have discovered some of your secrets.”
“Hmm? What secrets?”
Choi Eun Ho’s heart sank, and a look of confusion appeared on his face.
“The prosecutor’s excessive contact with the Seven Stars Society, the cover-up of crimes, and the gifts given to the Minister.”
Park Gook Chang’s voice became lower and lower.
Choi Eun Ho’s face grew increasingly serious. He had originally thought that Jin Yong Shun was just starting to investigate him, but he didn’t expect that he was about to uncover everything about him.
Choi Eun Ho was almost about to be exposed to the public. If the investigation continued, it would likely reveal his true identity as a double agent.
“How did you know about this? What do you think about it?”
Choi Eun Ho asked sternly.
“I had a private conversation with Prosecutor Jin. I expressed my anger and disdain towards you, and he mistakenly thought I was a righteous gentleman like him, so he simply revealed some information to me.”
Park Gook Chang looked up, gently pushed his glasses up, and whispered with a smile:
“Prosecutor Jin is just an idealistic fool. His sense of justice and ambition are nothing more than wishful thinking. In the Prosecutor’s Office, no one cares about him, and no one will support him, including you, Prosecutor.”
“Damn it, is Jin Yong Shun the only good person in the entire Prosecutor’s Office!”
Choi Eun Ho nodded deeply, agreeing with Park Gook Chang’s words and actions.
This practical officer who shared his glory and shared his risks with him could be said to be in cahoots with him. He didn’t need the other person to be a good person, as long as they could work together, that was enough.
“Okay, I understand what you mean.”
Choi Eun Ho instructed, “You go and handle your affairs. I need to talk to Prosecutor Jin. We’ll discuss it in detail when I get back.”
After finishing, he put his hands in his pockets and turned to leave.
Park Gook Chang pushed his glasses up again, his lips slightly curved, revealing a hint of a smile.
He noticed that in the two days since they last met, Choi Eun Ho seemed to have changed somewhat. He was more steady and confident than before, no longer as frivolous and humble under pressure as he had been before.
“That’s good,” Park Gook Chang thought to himself. “Choi Eun Ho’s growth and progress will also lead to my own improvement. It’s like climbing a vine together, moving towards higher positions together.”
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In the observation room, Choi Eun Ho looked through the glass wall at Jin Yong Shun, who was interrogating the perverted doctor on the other side.
Choi Eun Ho lightly tapped on the glass, signaling for Jin Yong Shun to come out. While waiting for Jin Yong Shun to come over, Choi Eun Ho glanced into the interrogation room and saw Jin Seok Woo bound to the chair. Except for the footprints he had kicked out earlier, Jin Seok Woo seemed completely unscathed.
According to the usual way prosecutors handled things, Jin Seok Woo should be crying and rolling on the floor at this moment.
Jin Yong Shun was obviously too upright and didn’t use such methods.
As the door opened, Jin Yong Shun walked into the observation room.
Choi Eun Ho lightly clapped, signaling for everyone else to leave first.
“Everyone, please go out for a moment. I need to have a private conversation with Prosecutor Jin.” The search officers and operators all stood up, bowed, and left.
After everyone had left, Jin Yong Shun couldn’t hold back any longer and took the lead in asking, “Eun Ho, what were you doing all those things for?!”
He didn’t realize that the one who spoke first in the conversation often lost the argument.
It was like in a relationship, “It’s often only the woman who speaks up…～”
Hearing Jin Yong Shun’s question, Choi Eun Ho couldn’t help but smile wryly:
“Senior, I was sent to be an undercover agent.”
“What?!”
Jin Yong Shun was shocked.
How could this be! A prosecutor going undercover?
Jin Yong Shun was in disbelief.
In his eyes, prosecutors were a group of noble and talented people who should be used in more important and difficult places, not going undercover in the underworld.
This kind of dangerous and tiring job should be left to the police.
Choi Eun Ho had a look of helplessness on his face, but his eyes revealed shame and regret.
“Senior, don’t ask anymore. The pressure from the Minister is too great.”
He also wanted to maintain the dignity of the law and the justice of the judiciary with Jin Yong Shun, fight crime and corruption.
But Minister Park, you know, sigh!
Choi Eun Ho grabbed Jin Yong Shun’s shoulder tightly, his face filled with pain and struggle:
“I just joined the Prosecutor’s Office, I couldn’t resist the Minister’s demands and orders, so I had to…
But Senior, please rest assured, I will completely end this mission on Monday, cut off all ties with the underworld! Senior, you have to believe me!!!”
“I…I…”
Jin Yong Shun was moved by Choi Eun Ho’s sincere acting. He had imagined countless questions in his mind, but he couldn’t utter a single word at this moment.
Choi Eun Ho saw his reaction and knew in his heart that he wouldn’t continue investigating him for the time being, at least not until Monday, as he had said.
By Monday, he would be able to complete the “righteous cut” through the press conference. By then, Jin Yong Shun would have lost the motivation and reason to investigate him.
“Senior, let’s just stop here. I still have a part of my undercover career to wrap up, so I’ll say goodbye for now.”
Choi Eun Ho said decisively.
Jin Yong Shun didn’t say anything else after hearing this.
Choi Eun Ho didn’t bother with any more pleasantries and turned to leave.
Jin Yong Shun’s gaze followed his back, but his thoughts were like air that had been sucked out, empty and heavy.
Regarding Choi Eun Ho, he could only choose to believe. At least, before Monday arrived, he had no choice.
A sense of helplessness surged through his heart, but it was quickly replaced by determination.
After all, the Choi Eun Ho he knew was so perfect, upholding justice, fearless and courageous.
He truly hoped that this talented, just, and courageous young man who dared to challenge authority would return to his original form.