As he reveled in the joy of his successful plan, a sudden, violent cough shattered the silence, coming from Kim Yong-sun's direction.
“Cough cough cough!”
Abusing single dogs is illegal!
Choi Eun-ho glanced at him unhappily, while Jang So-sik immediately suppressed her smile, staring coldly at Kim Yong-sun.
At this moment, she had shifted all responsibility onto Kim Yong-sun.
“If you’re unwell, you should see a doctor, not try to tough it out here.”
Leaving these words behind, Choi Eun-ho pulled Jang So-sik out of the courtroom and towards the courthouse exit.
Park Guk-chang was already waiting for them at the entrance, their vehicle parked and ready.
Jang So-sik suddenly stopped at the courthouse entrance.
“Oppa, I want to chat with the courthouse seniors for a bit, you can go ahead.”
Choi Eun-ho looked at her, nodding with a smile. “Alright, I’ll go to the prosecution office first then.”
“Oppa, remember to come home for dinner tonight.” Jang So-sik softly reminded him, as if confirming something important.
“Okay.”
Choi Eun-ho gently squeezed her cheeks, his fingers sliding across her skin, leaving a hint of warmth.
This was the first time in both of his lifetimes that he had been invited home for dinner by a woman other than his mother.
Choi Eun-ho released his grip, turned, and walked towards the exit.
Park Guk-chang was waiting by the car, waving to Choi Eun-ho, gesturing for him to come over.
Choi Eun-ho smiled as he walked out of the courthouse building, looking up at the sky. The sun was hanging in the west, partially obscured by clouds, but its rays still illuminated the entire sky.
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The Central District Court was conveniently located, just a short distance from the prosecution office.
For Choi Eun-ho, driving there was simply to save time and increase efficiency.
The car stopped at the entrance of the building, and he quickly got out, rushing towards his office.
He needed to verify that Jang Tae-san's cooperation with Chae Jae-jin was proceeding as expected.
Once confirmed, he would be able to submit the report about justice to Park Jeong-won the next day.
Choi Eun-ho didn't have any so-called familial ties, and he didn't have much emotional attachment to his supposed "brother-in-law" and "father-in-law".
In his world, interpersonal relationships were simplified into two categories: friends and enemies.
Choi Eun-ho always adhered to the principle of "returning kindness with kindness," and he would treat those who treated him well with sincerity.
And for those who obstructed his path, he would mercilessly regard them as "corpses".
When the elevator door dinged, Park Jeong-won stepped out, followed by the Department Head, Heo Geum-ming.
“Eun-ho, the trial is finally over?”
Park Jeong-won gently patted Choi Eun-ho on the shoulder, a kind smile on his face.
Choi Eun-ho nodded slightly and bowed deeply, “Yes, Department Head.”
His gaze then shifted to Heo Geum-ming, greeting him politely, “Department Head Heo, hello.”
Heo Geum-ming’s smile held a hint of amusement, “Prosecutor Choi's abilities are indeed extraordinary. In just two days, you've created such a stir in the public eye, rising to fame.”
Choi Eun-ho maintained a humble posture, smiling slightly, “Department Head Heo, you're being too kind. Any achievements I’ve made are inseparable from the meticulous guidance of the Vice Minister and Department Head. Otherwise, I wouldn’t even have a chance to showcase my abilities.”
After hearing this, Heo Geum-ming couldn't help but burst into laughter, “Hahaha, this reminds me of an old saying in the Great Han Minguk, Prosecutor Choi, you truly are ‘one should not judge a person by their appearance, and the sea cannot be measured by a bucket’.”
“Cough cough!”
Park Jeong-won cleared his throat, speaking in a nearly polite tone:
“Department Head Heo, I've been reading an ancient text recently, ‘Awake World Constant Words,’ that saying comes from that book. It’s from the Great Heavenly Dynasty! You know, my exploration of literature is rigorous and meticulous.”
“......” Heo Geum-ming was suddenly taken aback, his face flushed, and he didn't know how to respond for a moment. Awkwardly, he turned his head away and remained silent, as if wanting to avoid the topic.
He thought to himself, "Damn! Which expert gave me the wrong information, making me look like a fool in front of everyone? I must find that expert and make them pay."
Due to Park Jeong-won’s words, the atmosphere in the hallway instantly became awkward.
Sensing the awkwardness, Choi Eun-ho wisely chose to leave quietly, walking towards his office, leaving Park Jeong-won and Heo Geum-ming behind.
Choi Eun-ho carefully folded his robe, glancing at his watch, it was already past four o'clock.
He took out his phone, easily found his father-in-law's number, and pressed the dial button lightly.
“Dad.”
“Eun-ho, you've been dazzling today, you’re now a star prosecutor of the Central District Prosecution Office.”
There was a hint of sourness in Jang An-tae’s voice.
“Sigh, Dad, you’re just joking, no matter how dazzling I am, I’m still your son-in-law.” Choi Eun-ho’s laughter came through the phone.
“Forget that, why did you call?” Jang An-tae asked directly.
“Nothing really, I just wanted to ask how things went with your eldest brother and Chae Jae-jin.”
Choi Eun-ho asked softly, as if probing something.
“They’ve already settled it, investing 2.5 billion, just give them some supplies on the side, and they'll get monthly dividends.” Jang An-tae replied concisely.
The supplies were the cement barrels that were normally dumped directly into the sea.
“Then, what progress is there on the promise regarding the Cheonan Association?” Choi Eun-ho continued to ask.
Jang An-tae furrowed his brows, pondered for a moment, and then replied:
“According to your brother, the other party seems to have agreed quite quickly.”
Jang An-tae revealed a puzzled expression, “I still don't understand why Chae Jae-jin of the Cheonan Association agreed so readily?
Also, why does Tae-san have to handle this? What’s the deeper meaning behind this?”
Upon hearing this, Choi Eun-ho smiled slightly, “Regarding Chae Jae-jin’s situation, he must have some untold reasons, so he chose to cooperate with us.
And as for Brother Tae-san, since I’ve married So-sik, we’re family, there’s no need for excessive formality between family.”
Choi Eun-ho paused for a moment and continued, “Since Brother Tae-san has already handled this matter properly, I’m relieved. I’ll try to persuade So-sik to come and visit you together later.”