The Legendary Detective Catches All the Criminals - Chapter 16



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◈Episode 16◈

Tiger’s Den

The discovery of Yoon Ga-hee’s body dominated the evening news.

-The body of Yoon Ga-hee, who went missing this morning on a mountain in Gamgeum-ri, Gyeonggi-do, was found.

– Her family and fans who had been desperately waiting for her survival were shocked······.

– Many citizens are demanding the quick arrest of the culprit and severe punishment, and the head of the violent crimes unit in charge of the investigation has put his career on the line.

-Gangnam 2nd Police Station is receiving a lot of encouragement from citizens. In particular, they are praising the courage of the head of the violent crimes team who declared that he would take off his uniform if the criminal is not caught within 7 days.

But in reality, he was far from being in charge.

“Turn off the TV quickly······.”

Team leader Park Dong-hee had his head buried in his desk.

He looks completely exhausted after struggling in pain.

-Tiring, tiring~.

“Ah~ This is driving me crazy······.”

It’s a call from Team Leader Park Dong-hee’s wife.

If I hadn’t answered the phone, it could have caused a bigger problem.

“Oh, honey… I’m sorry. I think I was a little crazy. Of course, I’m investigating hard. I won’t come home until we catch the culprit.”

Team Leader Park Dong-hee hung up the phone and nodded again.

That’s when detectives from the 3rd strong crimes unit rush in to comfort him.

-Clap clap clap clap.

Chief Lee Yong-gyun applauded as the 2nd criminal division entered.

“Excellent. Very good! I didn’t know Team Leader Park’s determination would be this strong.”

Team leader Park Dong-hee told the truth.

“I was so nervous that my words came out incoherently.”

“I know. I wouldn’t tell you to take off your clothes because we haven’t caught the culprit. But why did you give me a clue saying it would be done within a week?”

“That’s right······.”

“Now, let’s straighten our shoulders. How’s the situation?”

“We’ll have to wait for the National Forensic Service to come out with the details. It appears the victim was killed with a gun.”

“It’s highly likely that it was Chairman Jeon Young-sook’s doing. Chairman Jeon’s hobby is shooting.”

“It’s still a situation where there are only suspicions.”

Chief Lee Yong-gyun asked Shin Dae-seong.

“How about arresting Kang Yong-kwan? Why don’t we get him to confess that the former chairman ordered the kidnapping?”

“That is the picture that Chairman Jeon Young-sook wants. If we arrest Kang Yong-gwan and conduct a search and seizure, physical evidence that he killed Yoon Ga-hee will be found in his room.”

“He kidnapped Yoon Ga-hee and buried her body. His DNA may show up in the National Forensic Service test.”

“Right now, we need to delay Kang Yong-kwan’s investigation as much as possible and find evidence that Chairman Jeon Young-sook killed Yoon Ga-hee.”

“Okay, I will support Detective Shin’s investigation as much as I can. And if we solve this case properly, it will be a great success for the 3rd Violent Crimes Unit.”

The very good thing that Chief Lee Yong-gyun mentioned was the special promotion.

Detective Choi Jang-soo asked with a worried expression.

“Couldn’t the Gwangsu Police Station intercept this case?”

“Don’t worry about that. Team Leader Park Dong-hee put his detective career on the line, how could he take the case away from you?”

“······.”

“I was just joking. I got a confirmation from the chief. This case, whether it becomes a death or a meal, Gangnam 2nd Police Station will take care of it. So, move quickly and get evidence that the former chairman is the culprit.”

Shin Dae-seong nodded to Kim Han-gyeol.

“Detective Kim, follow me.”

“Where are you going?”

“Follow me and you’ll find out. Just grab your car keys.”

* * *

Chairman Jeon Young-sook’s residence in Hannam-dong.

The person who was most uncomfortable with the discovery of Yoon Ga-hee’s body was Chairman Jeon Young-sook.

Her spacious and ornate study.

-dripping.

Attorney Song Chi-su knocked formally and came in.

“Did you call, mother-in-law?”

“How on earth do you do your work?”

Jeon Yeong-suk was sitting on the sofa drinking alcohol.

“What are you angry about?”

“Are you asking because you don’t know?”

“It must be because Yoon Ga-hee’s body was found. But if I had answered like that, my mother-in-law would have mentioned the Chinese contract. She would have to vent her anger on me.”

“······.”

“Her death is not my fault. It was my mother-in-law’s unilateral action.”

At that moment, Jeon Young-sook’s voice grew louder.

“Because you cheated on me with that woman! How could you do that while leaving my daughter behind?”

“That is also a one-sided misunderstanding on the part of the mother-in-law. I met Yoon Ga-hee because of the exclusive modeling deal. Her manager was also present.”

“Who are you trying to fool? I heard the atmosphere was nice, like a blind date.”

“I don’t know who told me that, but it was nothing more or less than an exclusive model contract.”

“Even after 10 years, you’re still holding on to it. That’s amazing······.”

“Your mother-in-law is even more amazing. Even after 10 years, the misunderstanding still hasn’t been resolved.”

A tense battle of wits.

Jeon Young-sook is the first to take a step back.

“What’s already happened can’t be undone… What should I do now? Song Seo-bang is an expert in this area.”

“The National Forensic Service’s test results will come out. There is a high chance that Reporter Kang’s DNA will be found. All we have to do is wait for the police to search and seize.”

“I’m not used to waiting. How about we report first? The preparations are already complete.”

Song Chi-su answered firmly.

“No. The gun used in the crime was your mother-in-law’s.”

“I already reported it lost. If I find it in that bastard’s room, it’s 100% the culprit. He stole my gun and killed that bastard.”

“If I were Mr. Kang’s lawyer, I would frame his mother-in-law as the culprit. That his mother-in-law killed Yoon Ga-hee and planted evidence to frame Mr. Kang.”

“Should I believe the words of a lawyer who has no skills?”

“The court cannot unilaterally ignore this. Mr. Kang lives in this annex. Furthermore, the detectives investigating are not on our side. If they find evidence that is unfavorable to your mother-in-law, I cannot guarantee what will happen.”

“You have to prove me innocent, regardless of the means or methods. What are you going to do if you find excuses already? I’ve repeatedly emphasized that if this goes wrong, you won’t be safe either.”

“That’s why! You should have consulted me before doing something like that. It’s because you did it without thinking that things got this complicated.”

Jeon Yeong-suk spoke to her son-in-law, her face getting closer to his.

“If I told you I was going to kill that bitch, would you have allowed it?”

“······.”

“I knew this would happen······ Since you liked that girl, you would have been against it.”

“I’m telling you that murder is not allowed. In any country, murder cases are thoroughly investigated. No matter how much your mother-in-law’s wealth is, you can’t be safe.”

“It was a good thing I didn’t trust Mr. Song. I knew this would happen and prepared countermeasures in advance.”

“What kind of preparations have you made?”

This is when Song Chi-su asks anxiously.

-dripping.

A woman in her sixties knocked on the study door and said.

“Mr. Chairman, we have a guest. He said he had an appointment to meet with you today.”

Jeon Yeong-suk stood up from her seat and responded.

“Tell them to come in.”

“Mother-in-law, who did you call?”

Jeon Young-sook only shows a faint smile.

-Squeak.

The study door opened and a middle-aged man came in.

“······!”

Song Chi-soo felt professional.

The man in his late fifties, wearing sunglasses, was clearly a big shot in the back-alley world.

* * *

Chairman Jeon Young-sook greeted him warmly and shook his hand.

“Welcome, Mr. Cho.”

“Have you been well, Mr. Chairman?”

“If I was okay, I would have called President Cho on purpose.”

Song Chi-soo asked with his eyes who he was. Jeon Yeong-sook introduced him to a man named President Cho.

“This is my son-in-law.”

“Oh, I heard you even became the Vice Minister of Justice.”

Song Chi-su bowed his head slightly and greeted me.

“I am currently a partner attorney at Odaeyang Law Firm. My name is Song Chi-soo.”

“Nice to meet you, Attorney Song. I am practically unemployed. My name is Jo Il-woo.”

At that moment, a person suddenly came to Song Chi-su’s mind.

“By any chance, the leader of the Buddhist sect······.”

“That’s right. I have been away from the secular world for a long time because of an unfortunate incident.”

Jeon Young-sook asked.

“How long was President Cho in prison?”

“It’s been 15 years.”

“You killed three people, isn’t that a gain?”

“I am innocent. It was a clear act of self-defense. I was simply fighting against members of the opposition organization who were trying to kill me. If it were the United States, I would have been found not guilty.”

“Yes, that’s the problem with our country. In the US, people who break into our country can just be shot and killed. I think we should do the same to those who break up other people’s families.”

“······.”

Song Chi-su was quietly listening to their conversation.

“Why have you called me?”

“CEO Cho, help me with my work. It’s been half a year since you were released from prison, so you’ve had enough rest, right?”

“I owe you so much for all your help. Of course I should help you. Just tell me what it is.”

“It could potentially harm active detectives… Is that okay?”

“I will complete any order I am given, no matter who it is.”

“Unlike others, your answer is refreshing. If only President Cho hadn’t gone to jail, I wouldn’t have suffered this much.”

“How exactly can I help you?”

“First of all, I want you to deal with the two detectives from Gangnam 2nd Police Station. You can bribe them with money, you can frame them for corruption and have them fired, you can cripple them or kill them. It doesn’t matter how much money it costs.”

“Please give me their personal information. I will make a plan and get to work right away.”

“One of them is Kim Hye-ran’s son.”

Jo Il-woo asked in surprise.

“Are you talking about Kim Hye-ran, the best actress of the 2000s?”

“That’s right, he didn’t listen to us when we were exclusive models, and now his son is also shameless.”

“I was a fan of hers······ I can’t help it since I have to separate public and private life.”

“And another one recently······.”

This is when Jeon Yeong-suk tries to explain about Shin Dae-seong.

-dripping.

There was a knock and the butler’s voice was heard.

“I’m leaving, Chairman?”

“What’s going on, Butler Choi?”

“Guests who want to see the chairman have arrived again.”

Jeon Yeong-suk tilted her head and answered.

“Aside from President Cho, there’s no one I’ve scheduled to meet today······.”

“They are detectives from the 3rd Violent Crimes Unit.”

“Hohoho, those guys aren’t even nobles.”

“Should I just send it back?”

“No, just wait a minute.”

Jeon Yeong-suk looked at Jo Il-woo with a smiling face.

“They came to me on their own. Would you like to meet them in person without me having to explain myself?”

“I think that would be fun too.”

Jeon Yeong-suk spoke to the butler outside the door.

“I’ll meet you here, so bring me here politely.”

“all right.”

Song Chi-su reacted negatively.

“Mother-in-law, it is not good to mess with detectives. Moreover, it is especially dangerous to mobilize gangsters.”

Instead of Jeon Young-sook, Jo Il-woo answered.

“Don’t worry, lawyer. I’m not your average gangster. I can step on a detective from the violent crimes division without him even making a sound.”

After a while.

A hesitant voice was heard from outside the study.

“Detective Shin, is this really the right thing to do? When you actually ask me to come in, I feel a bit awkward.”

“If you want to catch a tiger, you have to go into the tiger’s den.”

“There’s a high chance that this is a trap. There might be a bunch of gangsters waiting for you.”

This is when Jo Il-woo bursts into laughter.

-Squeak.

Shin Dae-seong opened the door first and came in.

Jo Il-woo’s reaction when his eyes met with his immediately was,

“!”

He lowered his head in shock, as if he had seen a ghost.