“Minister, you summoned me?” Jin Yong Shun bowed deeply, his body straight as a pine.
Han Cheng Dong nodded slightly, seeming to have perceived the subtle strangeness in Jin Yong Shun's voice.
But he didn't delve deeper, merely inquired in a leisurely tone, drawing out his words: "How's the investigation into Choi Eun Ho going?"
Jin Yong Shun's expression turned stiff, and he replied: "There's no new discovery yet. All we know is that Chief Prosecutor Choi recently successfully destroyed an underground gambling ring."
Han Cheng Dong deliberately lowered his voice, speaking in a nearly seductive tone:
"Oh? But someone reported to me that while enforcing the law, Choi was threatening the gang, demanding to transfer some business to his father-in-law. Do you know anything about this?"
Jin Yong Shun widened his eyes, his face filled with shock and disbelief: "What?"
His voice was full of confusion and astonishment, but soon, he lowered his head and fell into silence.
Han Cheng Dong said to Jin Yong Shun with a heavy heart: "Go and learn more about Choi Eun Ho, see if he's really in cahoots with those dark forces."
Jin Yong Shun furrowed his brows, bowed deeply to Choi Dae You, and said firmly: "Minister, Choi Eun Ho is not only my classmate at the Judicial Research Institute, but also my dear friend!
We studied law together, pursued justice together, and longed to fight crime together!
He has always believed in the justice and fairness of the law and loathed crime deeply. I firmly believe that he wouldn't betray his beliefs by doing something like that!"
With a "bang", Han Cheng Dong slammed his fist on the table, causing the papers on the desk to tremble.
His face was ashen, his eyes flashing with anger, his voice low and powerful: "Don't forget, I am your superior!
We are both defenders of justice. I've assigned you to investigate Choi Eun Ho only to defend the dignity of the law, to eliminate the pests in the judicial system, to prevent any conduct that undermines the reputation of the Prosecutor's Office!" His words shot out like a barrage, leaving no room for refutation.
Jin Yong Shun nodded silently, saying nothing more, only replying "Yes" and then turned to leave Han Cheng Dong's office.
He stopped in the corridor, leaning against the cold wall, taking a long, deep breath, as if to expel the oppression and discomfort in his heart with his breath.
Upon returning to his own office, he immediately began to investigate Choi Eun Ho's matter thoroughly. After some investigation, he discovered that Choi Eun Ho's actions were indeed aimed at destroying the underground gambling ring.
Han Cheng Dong accused Choi Eun Ho of accepting bribes from the Chun Nam Association, yet Choi Eun Ho instantly launched an attack against the Chun Nam Association;
Minister Han was always seen as a symbol of justice in everyday life. He always chuckled away those rumors about him circulating among colleagues, thinking they were baseless.
Once he started paying attention, he noticed that Han Cheng Dong's secretary, who always walked with an unnatural gait, was quite suspicious.
Damn it, I'm not a fool!
Combined with Choi Eun Ho's remarks outside the office, he fell into deep contemplation, questioning his judgment and trust.
Jin Yong Shun recalled his father's teachings from his childhood: "To understand a person, don't just listen to what they say, but watch what they do."
As a child, he couldn't fully grasp the meaning of this sentence, but now, he began to comprehend it.
Words can be deceitful, but actions cannot be disguised.
He decided to wait and see, closely monitoring Choi Eun Ho's next move, seeking clues from his behavior to discern his true nature, before deciding whether to investigate.
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As the bell rang, signaling the end of work, Choi Eun Ho bid farewell to his colleagues briefly and hurried to his car, not even having time to eat dinner. Driving his car, he headed towards Lee Seon Mi's home.
There's an old saying: "Good and evil will be rewarded!"
The doorbell rang, and Lee Seon Mi came to open the door. Her joy was evident. Her fingers lightly pressed against her slightly parted lips, her eyes wide open, full of incredulous light. Oppa was actually at her doorstep at this moment.
"My purpose here is naturally to express my apology."
Choi Eun Ho said, pushing open the door, changing into the slippers Lee Seon Mi prepared for him last night.
Lee Seon Mi raised her eyebrows slightly, smiling, gently pulling Choi Eun Ho's right hand and holding it in her arms.
"Why would Oppa say that? What have you done wrong?"
Her voice was silky smooth, with a hint of playful laughter.
Choi Eun Ho turned his head, his eyes filled with a deep smile as he looked at Lee Seon Mi who was clinging tightly to his side.
"Perhaps I was a bit excessive last night. Today, I'm here to 'heal' you."
Lee Seon Mi didn't seem to expect his arrival. She wasn't dressed up, she only had simple nude makeup on, wearing a bright yellow floral pleated skirt, paired with matching cotton socks, revealing her snow-white legs.
Her attire was simple yet refreshing, full of youthful energy.
Choi Eun Ho had a deep fondness for Lee Seon Mi like this.
Although he aimed for the position of Prime Minister, occasional changes in taste were beneficial to both his physical and mental health.
Just like eating, you can't eat meat every day; you need a balanced diet. Life also needs different elements to enrich it.
Lee Seon Mi's frail body was gently lifted by Choi Eun Ho's strong arms, and she let out a soft cry.
As a professional psychologist, Choi Eun Ho meticulously inquired about her condition with a professional eye, trying to find the scars in her heart.
Lee Seon Mi's initially tense expression gradually relaxed. She was gradually getting used to this comforting feeling of being cared for.
Choi Eun Ho's care and professionalism gave her a sense of unprecedented peace.
After taking her medication, Lee Seon Mi weakly nestled in his arms.
A contented smile bloomed on her face, a smile of relief that her treatment was successful.
Lee Seon Mi's fingers gently traced circles, as if drawing a map that only the two of them could decipher.
She leaned close to his ear and whispered in a voice only they could hear.
"Oppa, I secretly visited your place today!"