The Legendary Detective Catches All the Criminals - Chapter 18



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◈Episode 18◈

A fight where losing is winning

Shin Dae-seong and Kim Han-gyeol headed to the parking lot.

“Should I drive today?”

“You don’t have to do that. I will continue to be your exclusive driver.”

“I guess I have to start driving again now.”

“Don’t they say that what you learn with your body lasts a lifetime? Just like riding a bicycle. These days, you just have to follow the navigation system and drive, so there’s nothing to learn.”

“That may be true······.”

“I will make you feel comfortable today as well. You can go to sleep right away.”

It was when Kim Han-gyeol was about to get into the driver’s seat.

Reporter Lee Yeon-jin approached and greeted me.

“Hello? Detective Kim. And Detective Shin Dae-seong?”

Shin Dae-seong responded and said.

“Hello? Reporter Lee Yeon-jin. It’s nice to see you here again. Did you give my regards to the editor?”

“Really? You really liked it?”

Shin Dae-seong asked with a look of surprise.

“Really?”

“Yes, he was so happy that he dropped the cup he was holding. He said he wanted to meet Detective Shin as soon as possible, but he had a business trip abroad scheduled.”

“Are you on a business trip abroad?”

“Yes, I don’t know the details because I was caught suddenly.”

“I feel bad for the editor-in-chief for breaking the cup. I want to give the editor-in-chief a new cup.”

“Oh, the editor-in-chief will be very happy. I’ll tell him when he gets back from his business trip. But where are you going now?”

“I can’t tell you because it’s an investigative confidentiality issue.”

“Are you going there?”

“Where?”

“The National Forensic Service’s first report said that the suspect’s DNA was detected. The identity was also identified through the DNA database.”

Shin Dae-seong asked with an incomprehensible expression.

“Where do you hear and know such information?”

“I can’t reveal the source of the information. Can you tell me a little bit about who it is?”

“You know that can’t be true, right?”

Shin Dae-seong got into the passenger seat,

-Brrrrr.

Kim Han-gyeol started the car right away.

* * *

A city center where you can feel the hustle and bustle.

Shin Dae-seong didn’t fall asleep and looked at Kim Han-gyeol, who was driving.

“Detective Kim?”

“yes······.”

“If you have anything to say, tell me.”

Kim Han-gyeol answered with a smirk.

“No······There isn’t any.”

“Just ask. Should I bring it up or not? I won’t be able to sleep because of all that muttering.”

“Do you really hear that?”

Shin Dae-seong burst into absurd laughter.

“How could that really be? I’m good at reading people’s expressions. Detective Kim, in particular, has his emotions written on his face. We’re partners. I’ll listen to whatever you say.”

Kim Han-gyeol, who was driving, spoke honestly.

“My mom asked me to give her some time.”

“why?”

“Let’s have dinner or something.”

“It doesn’t seem like just a meal······.”

“That’s right. Soojin’s pocket will be there too. And Jaesung, the dirty, disobedient one, will be there too.”

“Why are you trying to introduce me to a popular leading actor? With Shim Soo-jin’s looks and wealth, there would be countless men waiting in line. I tried to say it last time, but I couldn’t.”

“That’s what I mean… If you want to date Mrs. Sujin, you have to give up your life. You could be socially ostracized.”

“I’m interested. Can you explain in detail?”

“Detective Shin, do you know Mrs. Soo-jin well?”

“no······.”

Shin Dae-sung went to prison before she even debuted.

“Mrs. Soo-jin is a national villainess. She has a very kind heart, but the problem is her role. If she plays a good role, she gets screwed, but if she plays a bad role, she hits the jackpot.”

“so?”

“You heard that Mrs. Su-jin got divorced. There is an actress who stole her husband. Her name is ‘Yang Mi-sook’, and she is a national angel. But her real personality is a total psychopath! There is no such thing as a villainess. She continues to harass Mrs. Su-jin.”

“It doesn’t end with stealing my husband?”

“Yes~ He’s torturing the woman like a mortal enemy. Now he’s trying to take Jaeseong away by instigating the husband he stole from her.”

“There must be a reason. It could be a very minor mistake, but it was important to her, or there could be bad blood between her parents and relatives.”

“No, Mrs. Soo-jin is also an orphan. We even used hypnosis to thoroughly examine her to see if she had done anything wrong, but there was none. She did nothing wrong, but she is anxious because she can’t catch Yang Mi-sook. Do you understand, Detective Shin?”

“Yeah, I understand······.”

Kim Han-gyeol reflexively let out an exclamation of admiration.

“As expected, I’m defeated~ How can I understand that?”

“It’s just that Shim Soo-jin doesn’t remember it because it’s so trivial. There must be a reason why Yang Mi-sook exploded. Ordinary people wouldn’t even know what it is.”

“If Mrs. Soojin finds out the reason and sincerely apologizes, will the bullying end?”

Shin Dae-seong immediately shook his head.

“No, if she’s a real psychopath, there’s no forgiveness. It’ll just keep going until she either completely sucks the shit out of the other person or she loses interest in bullying them.”

Kim Han-gyeol slowed down the car and responded.

“That’s exactly what my mother said. It’s a fight where one of the two has to die. That’s why my mother kept introducing me to trustworthy men.”

“The results didn’t seem to be good?”

“There is no thriller movie. They introduced me to prosecutors, judges, and even the presidential bodyguards, but it was all useless. They were all buried in society due to Yang Mi-sook’s scheme. It was very miserable······.”

“So that’s why you said I had to risk my life to date you?”

“That’s right, Detective Shin, you’re also very uncomfortable, aren’t you?”

“No, I don’t have that. I’ve already been socially ostracized. Instead, I wonder if Shim Soo-jin will be okay.”

“why?”

“It’s like introducing ‘Sapae’ to someone who is suffering because of ‘Sapae’.”

“That doesn’t matter. Mrs. Sujin is OK with any man her mother introduces to her. Her mother puts a lot of effort into choosing him.”

“Are you saying you’ve already finished investigating me?”

“Yes. How······will you consent to our mother’s dinner?”

Shin Dae-seong gave his consent without hesitation.

“Okay.”

“Really?”

“I owe you something in return for your help with the disappearance of Yoon Ga-hee. I’ll tell you that I’m fine anytime.”

“Okay, I’ll tell you when I get home today!”

-Buaang-.

Kim Han-gyeol felt good and increased his speed.

“If I agree, what did your mother say she would buy for Detective Kim?”

“yes?”

“Detective Kim doesn’t really care about what his mother does. If he’s this happy, there must have been some kind of deal.”

“Wow. Is that really all written on my face?”

* * *

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

-Ding dong ding dong.

When Kim Han-gyeol pressed the doorbell, Butler Choi’s proud voice flowed out.

-Who are you?

“These are the detectives from Gangnam 2nd Police Station’s Violent Crimes Unit 3 who visited last time. They are none other than······.”

-Jiying.

Before Kim Han-gyeol could even state his business, the front door opened.

“Why is there such a welcoming atmosphere today all of a sudden?”

“I know······.”

Butler Choi ran out and greeted them.

“Welcome, detectives. Are you here to arrest Officer Kang in the annex?”

Kim Han-gyeol answered.

“No. It was just a witness questioning. Why do you think Mr. Kang Yong-kwan was arrested?”

“It’s just that lately… Reporter Kang seems strange. I’ll open the door to the annex. Would you like to check if there’s anything suspicious?”

“Absolutely not. We do not conduct illegal investigations.”

“I see… that’s so.”

Butler Choi looked embarrassed and disappointed.

“King Kang will go to the PC room to play and come back in the evening.”

“The person we came to meet is not Mr. Kang Yong-kwan.”

“Then, who are you?”

“This is Yoo Ji-young, the daughter of Chairman Jeon Young-sook.”

Butler Choi’s expression immediately hardened.

“I’m sorry, the lady is not at home right now.”

As soon as she finished speaking,

“Are you the guests who came last time?”

Chairman Jeon Young-sook’s only daughter, Yu Ji-young, approached. Butler Choi’s lie was immediately exposed.

“It looks like you came back via teleportation?”

“I would like you to leave now.”

“Wow. If you suddenly do this······.”

This is when Butler Choi suddenly changes and forcibly pushes Kim Han-gyeol on his back.

Yoo Ji-young was surprised and tried to stop her.

“Butler Choi, what are you doing now?”

“You don’t have to worry about it, young lady.”

“Aren’t these the guests I saw last time? You shouldn’t be so rude.”

Shin Dae-seong saw the opportunity and stepped forward.

“Hello, Mr. Yoo Ji-young. We are detectives from Gangnam 2nd Police Station.”

“Detectives?”

“Yes, I would like to be questioned as a witness in the death of actress Yoon Ga-hee. Would you cooperate?”

“Reference investigation? Yoon Ga-hee used to be an exclusive model for her mother’s company······.”

Butler Choi turned her, who was feeling awkward, towards the house.

“Young lady, you don’t have to deal with me anymore. You were just saying weird things last time you came.”

“is it so?”

There was an atmosphere where Yu Ji-young’s investigation was going nowhere.

“We are investigating the relationship between your husband and Yoon Ga-hee. There are some very bad rumors going around.”

“!”

Yu Ji-young stopped walking and looked back and asked.

“What is the rumor?”

“I cannot divulge details of the investigation at will. However, if you allow me to be questioned as a witness, I can tell you.”

“Okay, I will cooperate with your questioning, detective.”

“miss?”

“Bring some drinks for the detectives. Quickly!”

“Oh, I understand, Miss······.”

Butler Choi crossed the garden and called Jeon Yeong-suk.

-What’s going on, Butler Choi?

“We’re in trouble, Chairman. The detectives are just here······.”

– Didn’t I tell you in advance? I’m going to arrest Captain Kang today and search and seize the annex.

“No, I’m investigating the young lady.”

-What, what did you say? What if we just leave it alone? We have to stop it!

“I couldn’t help it because the young lady got angry. Do you know what happens when Miss Jiyoung can’t control her anger?”

“Okay. I’ll go home now. Butler Choi, call Mr. Song quickly too.”

“Understood, Chairman.”

* * *

A luxurious table set in a beautiful garden.

-Zeeing- Zeeing-.

Yoo Ji-young’s cell phone kept ringing.

The calls from my mother, Jeon Young-sook, and my husband took turns.

“Don’t worry about it.”

Yu Ji-young asked, switching to silent mode.

“What was the relationship between my husband and Yoon Ga-hee?”

Shin Dae-seong opened his mouth with a faint smile.

“I have a question before that. It is essential for the witness investigation. What did Mr. Yoo Ji-young do on July 3, 2011?”

“It was 12 years ago. I remember going out to play with my husband… Oh, here it is. We went fishing at a reservoir in Gyeonggi-do.”

Yoo Ji-young showed her cell phone screen.

It was a photo of Yu Ji-young happily catching a large fish against the backdrop of a large reservoir.

“Is this the SNS I’ve only heard about?”

“I only heard about Facebook through word of mouth, but you’re good at joking too.”

Shin Dae-seong continued asking questions, laughing.

“I don’t see your mother here. It seems like the three of you always take pictures together.”

“That’s right. But on that day, my mother must have gone to the shooting range. Usually, she would have made it work for our schedule, but that day was unusual.”

“I see. Did Ms. Yoo Ji-young ever meet or talk to Ms. Yoon Ga-hee on the day of the disappearance?”

“no.”

The moment Yu Ji-young answers,

“?”

Shin Dae-seong tilted his head.

“I’m sorry. Let me ask you again. On the day of the disappearance, did you ever see or talk to Ms. Yoon Ga-hee?”

“no.”

At that moment, Shin Dae-seong’s eyes flashed with color.

Kim Han-gyeol tilted his head to the side and whispered.

‘Could it be that my guess was right? The culprit is my daughter······’

‘I still don’t know. I can’t tell if Yu Ji-young’s answer is true or false.’

‘Is there something wrong with Detective Shin’s intuition?’

‘No, the woman in front of me is one of two things. She is either amazingly innocent or the biggest liar in the Republic of Korea.’