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Park Hyuk-jun said quietly in front of the cafe where he had promised to meet with Jeong-in, the investment manager.
“Can you hear me?”
Then, Jongin Lee’s voice came out of the tiny earphones mounted on Hyukjun Park’s ears.
– It sounds good.
“Then let’s go in now.”
– I will only trust Detective Park.
After all preparations, Park Hyuk-jun entered the cafe.
A man who found such Park Hyuk-jun approached me with a smile.
“Park Hyuk-jun?”
“Yes. I am Park Hyuk-jun.”
“Nice to meet you. This is Naru Kang, the general manager of Jeongin Investment. Sit this way. What kind of coffee would you like to order?”
At the words of Director Kang, Park Hyuk-joon acted anxiously and said.
“Coffee is fine. Rather, I want to know more about investment…”
Director Kang said with a smile at Park Hyuk-jun’s words.
“Here, one coffee per person is the principle… I will just order an iced Americano.”
“Yes. Yes.”
Director Kang, who returned after ordering like that, said.
“You want to know about investing.”
“That’s right.”
“Do you know anything about our company?”
“of course.”
“Then the story will be easy. You attract investment from us, and we roll it to generate revenue. Simple, right?”
An explanation with too many implications for not being simple.
It was a completely different attitude from ordinary investment companies, which usually dazzle customers with all sorts of cowardice to attract investors.
But no one can point out this attitude.
Even Park Hyuk-jun, who was put in disguise for the investigation, couldn’t find this attitude strange.
Because of that, the return and reliability of Jeongin investment were overwhelming.
“Hyukjun Park’s investment limit is 40 million won. You never know when you will suddenly collect your investment, so we recommend that you prepare enough cash.”
“Can’t we raise the limit even further?”
Then, Director Kang said with a smirk.
“That is impossible. To be honest, 4,000 is a fairly high limit compared to other people, so you are satisfied with this.”
“Well···”
At that time, Lee Jong-in’s voice was heard in Park Hyuk-jun’s ears.
– Float slowly.
Jongin Lee’s plan was simple.
The problem now is that there is no evidence that Jung In-soo is involved in a crime, so there is no direct investigation.
So, first of all, we get testimonies to prove that the investor position of Jeongin Investment is more like a bribe in return than just a simple investor.
Then, this testimony will be made public through the media, not the law.
Since there is no way in the law, the plan is to appeal to the people’s sensibility and make a forced investigation possible.
If you start a full-scale investigation into Jung In-soo and Jung-in’s development, it’s easy from then on.
If Jung-in development and Jeong In-soo are stripped away through search and seizure, these stinky companies are bound to come out no matter what.
Park Hyuk-jun nodded his head slightly and said.
“Do you know my job?”
“A job? Naturally. When we recruit investors, the most important thing is their social position and credibility. Aren’t you the investigator of the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors’ Office?”
“you’re right. So I’m pretty familiar with this news. do you know Will you ever get help from me in Jungin Investment?”
Then, Manager Kang glanced at Park Hyuk-jun and said,
“…what do you want to say?”
“It’s just that. We want to help each other out.”
“Hmm… So, if you raise the limit, I’ll give you inside information. What are you talking about?”
“Isn’t that what you need to accept?”
Director Kang, who was silent for a moment, said.
“That’s an interesting proposition.”
“then···”
“But I will decline.”
Kang’s unexpected refusal.
Park Hyuk-jun, who thought he would accept it, said with a bewildered expression.
“Rejection?”
“Yes.”
“Why?”
“Why? Where do investment companies like ours get internal prosecution data and use it?”
“ね…”
“Anyway, this is the end of our investment proposal. If you keep insisting on raising the limit like this, we will simply dismiss the investment proposal itself.”
The voice of a part-time job at that time.
“Coffee is here.”
At the end of his part-time job, Manager Kang got up from his seat and said:
“Wait. It sounds like coffee is out.”
As Director Kang left his seat, Park Hyuk-jun quietly muttered.
“What should I do? It’s a lot more stubborn than I thought. Besides, he doesn’t seem really interested.”
-Well···
Jongin Lee said after thinking for a while.
-I think I should throw in something that might be interesting… How about something like this? When I found out that Inspector Park received an investment proposal, I was envious. It’s like I’d like to get an offer too.
Perhaps the power of the prosecutor is overwhelming rather than the investigator.
For Jeong In-soo, who has already formed a huge organization, being an investigator may seem like a no-brainer, but when it comes to prosecutors, it’s a different story.
“All right.”
-If possible, talk about arranging a direct interview with Jeong In-soo. The best thing is that I’m also weaving Jung In-soo directly.
“Yes.”
After a while, Manager Kang appeared with coffee.
“Eat it.”
“thank you.”
Park Hyuk-jun took a sip of coffee and said.
“I’ve been thinking about it, but I’ll just be happy with 4,000.”
“You thought well.”
“But, boss. May I introduce one person as an investor?”
“Hmm… I don’t usually get investor recommendations… but let’s talk about it first.”
“This is our prosecutor.”
Director Kang said with his eyes shining as if he was interested in the word “prosecutor”.
“Are you a prosecutor? ho.”
“Yes. When I heard that I received an investment proposal, he was very envious of me and said that he wanted to invest too.”
“okay?”
“Yes. Besides, our prosecutor is also a fan of CEO Jung. President Jung always praised him for making a great contribution to the country.”
Then, in Park Hyuk-jun’s ears, Lee Jong-in’s bewildered voice was heard.
-Isn’t that going too far?
Park Hyuk-jun ignored Lee Jong-in’s words and continued.
“If possible, I would like to arrange a meeting with CEO Jung In-soo…”
“Hmm… is it like a father-in-law you give to your boss?”
“Then you can think of it as that. No matter how much he paid for an investment proposal by himself, this person doesn’t give me this much money, and he’s about to kill me.”
-You’re good at acting. Detective Park.
After thinking for a while at Park Hyuk-jun’s words, Manager Kang said.
“First of all, you have to ask the representative. Because you are so busy. If anything happens, I will contact you.”
I said with a smile.
“great.”
In the first place, the prosecutor is not my opponent, and there is even a spy inside.
Jongin Lee was a mouse in a poison from the beginning.
“It’s going just fine.”
The investment proposal given to Park Hyuk-jun had several goals.
If Park Hyuk-jun came over because he really wanted money, he could use him to trap Lee Jong-in, or let Lee Jong-in know that Park Hyuk-jun came over and it could be used in various ways, such as dismantling the team.
However, Yongke also endured the temptation, and Park Hyuk-jun told Lee Jong-in all the facts.
So it’s rather good.
After all, the best thing is to take a picture of Lee Jong-in himself and press it, but since he made Manager Kang to make him anxious on purpose, isn’t he trying to pitch himself like this?
I dialed the phone number I received from Park Hyuk-jun.
-Yes. This is Lee Jong-in, the Seoul Southern District Prosecutor’s Office.
“hello. Inspector. My name is Jeong In-soo.”
-ah. Representative Jung.
I said raising the corners of my lips.
“Did you want to meet me? If you have such a situation, you can contact me at any time. Anyone like you is always welcome.”
-Five. Are you meeting me?
“And you want to get an investment offer? I’ll consider that too. Where will I see you? Wouldn’t a quiet place be better? How is my office?”
– I don’t care. I’m off duty tomorrow. Shall I visit you tomorrow?
“That’s right. Then I’ll see you tomorrow.”
After talking with Jongin Lee, I said with a smile.
“ruler. how will we do it.”
Since there is no way to bring it up in court, Lee Jong-in’s plan is to first obtain the testimony and make it public, then use the power of the media and public opinion to conduct a compulsory investigation.
Of course, I had no intention of giving Lee Jong-in the answer he wanted.
“Would you rather weave it the other way around?”
It’s not me who’s in a hurry anyway, it’s Jongin Lee.
Why did Jongin Lee bite this bait?
Because I couldn’t find a suitable solution.
But are you digging in vain here too?
Then people naturally get impatient, and when they get impatient, mistakes happen.
“Did you say that Jong-in Lee has a father?”
When I did research on Lee Jong-in, there was a father who was close to perfect enemies.
I said raising the corners of my lips.
“Shall we use this too?”
“after.”
After taking a deep breath, Jong-in Lee checked the wiretapping devices installed in various parts of his body and entered the headquarters of Jeong-in Development.
Then the bodyguards came and said that they were waiting in advance.
“Are you Prosecutor Jong-in Lee?”
“Yes. you’re right.”
“The representative is waiting for you. You go up.”
Lee Jong-in arrived in front of Jeong In-soo’s office.
But when Lee Jong-in opened the door and tried to enter, the security guard stopped him and said,
“Wait a moment. There are so many people who are targeting our representative, so we will do a body search.”
Lee Jong-in, who didn’t know that he would even search for his body, was embarrassed, but immediately made an impression and said.
“A body search? I am a Korean prosecutor. test!”
“It’s the same with anyone who comes, not just a prosecutor. If you refuse to search, you will not be able to see the representative.”
“I came here with a good heart, but this kind of treatment. Where are you, CEO? I will meet you in person and talk to you.”
As the quarrel broke out, the office door opened and Jeong In-soo appeared.
“what happened?”
“Yes. Prosecutor Lee Jong-in came and refused to search his body…”
“it’s okay. are you okay. You’re no one else, you’re a prosecutor. Gosh. Sorry for this.”
Jeong In-soo looked at Lee Jong-in and said.
“Our security team is a bit inflexible. Please understand.”
“it’s okay. It can be.”
So Jongin Lee entered the office.
“Sit down.”
Jongin Lee sat on the sofa with a calm face and looked at Insoo Jeong.
‘This child… Jung In-soo.’
The real person who circulated the snow white fruit and plunged people into demonic beasts.
It seemed like there was going to be a squeal from inside, but Jongin Lee said with a smile.
“Nice to meet you. This is Jongin Lee.”
“This is Jeong In-soo.”
“I really, really, really wanted to see you. President Jung.”
in a different sense.
“haha. What am I saying?”
Jung In-soo and Lee Jong-in had a friendly conversation for a while.
Jongin Lee looked at the atmosphere for a moment and said.
“By the way, it’s an investment proposal.”
“ah. Yes. You want to invest in Jungin Investment.”
“Yes. Isn’t it famous for being so good at yields? If you are CEO, you can trust me.”
“Even so, I was going to tell you that, but you are just saying it. We did an internal review, but we decided not to make an investment proposal to the prosecutor. sorry.”
Lee Jong-in frowned without knowing Jeong In-soo.
‘It’s hard to come back.’
Lee Jong-in, who had corrected his expression, said, pretending to be urgent.
“Why?”
“I can’t tell you because the internal evaluation criteria are confidential.”
“Ummm… I don’t know what to say with my mouth, but because I’m a prosecutor, I have quite a bit of information.”
‘Tell me. Say it. Please make a suggestion to me soon!!’
However, unlike Lee Jong-in’s wishes, Jeong In-soo spoke with a calm expression.
“I don’t know why you’re telling me that. We are an investment company.”
‘Maybe I doubt it.’
If I had researched myself, I would have done so.
Because Jongin Lee was so determined that he never showed flexibility when it came to drug-related matters.
‘Something more Jung In-soo might be interested in. And you have to tell me a story you can trust.’
Jongin Lee said after thinking for a while.
“Do you know Snow White?”
“I would be lying if I said I didn’t know. Yes. I know.”
“I think the snow-white fruit is a necessary evil. What does it mean to come and crack down on it now that it has already spread in the yard?”
“haha. It’s a sensitive topic.”
“But recently, strange rumors are circulating within the prosecution.”
“Rumors?”
“Yes. Rumor has it that an order to investigate Snow White may come soon. That too···”
Lee Jong-in looked at Jeong In-soo and said.
“It was tied together with CEO Jung.”
You use dragons. Use dragons.
That’s why insider spies are scary.
Knowing all the facts, should I say that Jongin Lee’s method of trying to deceive me somehow feels absurd?
I sighed and said.
“ha. I’m tired. boring. How many times has this already been…”
“That’s it.”
Jongin Lee looking into my eyes.
Perhaps they expect me to ask for inside information in exchange for an investor seat.
“Who is doing the investigation?”
“I still don’t know for sure.”
“········”
I said silent for a moment.
“Maybe it could have been a good thing.”
“···Yes?”
“When the investigation begins, won’t this injustice of mine be resolved? If they are acquitted, they will no longer have a relationship with me. Of course, if you get on the line of investigation, your corporate image will suffer, but… Better than being misunderstood every time.”
‘do. What the hell is real?’
it’s so sensible
Even Lee Jong-in, who was convinced that Jung In-soo was behind him, for a moment thought that it was not real.
‘no. Don’t be fooled. Jung In-soo is a meticulous guy. Maybe they’re still on the lookout for me.’
Jongin Lee thought about it for a moment.
‘I need to put it down a little more.’
In order to be trusted by the wicked, you have to show that you are also evil.
“I’m just going to be honest.”
“You tell me.”
“You said it was unavoidable, but isn’t it certain that it is a loss from the company’s point of view?”
“It is.”
“I will tell you. Who will investigate and when will the investigation begin?”
Then Jung In-soo opened his eyes wide and said.
“Yes? Why did you do that to me…”
“Instead, if CEO Jung showed me a little favor… I would be grateful.”
“Favorite?…Is it possible to invest in Jeongin?”
At Jeong In-soo’s words, Lee Jong-in said with a calm expression.
“What. That could be a way.”
‘Caught.’
It means that you are caught in the bait to catch me.
From the beginning, the prosecutor is not my opponent, and as long as there is an inside spy, it’s like a rat in a poison.
I shook my head at Lee Jong-in’s words and said.
“It cannot be.”
“···Yes?”
Even though I’ve done this, it looks like I’m embarrassed that I didn’t get caught.
“If you have done something legally wrong, it is natural that you will be punished for your sins. But this is such an absurd proposition. Prosecutor Jongin Lee. It’s disappointing.”
“that. What is that…”
“I didn’t do anything wrong, so I’m proud of it. And the investor position of Jeongin Investment doesn’t exist for that kind of bullshit. I’ll do what I can’t hear, so please leave.”
“no. Representative Jung. Wait a minute!”
I shouted out loud.
“Security team! The prosecutor is leaving!”
Then the security team entered the office.
Jongin Lee looked at me with a blank expression for a moment and said.
“What the hell is this…”
“Please leave.”
Lee Jong-in, who was silent for a moment, said.
“There seems to be some misunderstanding. So, let’s talk carefully…”
“If you don’t want to go, I will.”
At my words, Jongin Lee looked at me and said.
“…for now, I will go back today. But please don’t get me wrong. I’m just doing this for CEO Jung.”
Jongin Lee went out of the office like that.
I took the tape recorder out of my pocket and said.
“Complete the corruption inspection with this.”
Of course, this is not enough.
Because it was obvious that I was going to cry because it was part of the investigation.
I picked up my cell phone and called the shopkeeper.
-Yes. CEO.
“that. Are there any merchants who have been arrested by the prosecution? Please send a few thousand dollars to the account I sent you in the name of the merchants.”
-Yes. Okay.
That account is Lee Jong-in’s father’s account.
After catching merchants, Lee Jong-in offered a judicial transaction with the proceeds of the crime as hostage.
However, it turns out that there are records of merchants sending thousands of money to Lee Jong-in’s father?
This is evidence of bribes that cannot be subtracted or beaten.
The only way to refute this is for Lee Jong-in’s father to come forward and return the money in defense of his son… Will the idiot behave like that?
Rather, it would be faster to take it all out and spend it on entertainment expenses.
“Please do it quickly.”
-Yes.
After the call, I said with a smile.
“Now, if we delete the voice files through the investigators we bought and manipulate the data …”
The hole through which Jongin Lee would go is completely gone.
Jongin Lee’s life as a prosecutor ends with that.
“Why are you touching me when I’m quiet? Be careful next time. Of course, there will be no next time.”