The Legendary Detective Catches All the Criminals - Chapter 48



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◈Episode 48◈

A look of bereavement

Gangnam 2nd Police Station, 1st floor investigation room.

The fiancee who was arrested on suspicion of killing Kang Woo-jin is Joo Soo-yeon.

Shin Dae-seong and Kim Han-gyeol waited for her lawyer to arrive.

Kim Han-gyeol secretly started to cry.

“Ms. Joo So-yeon, why don’t you just confess your sins? Then you’ll feel better.”

“My position remains unchanged. I will not make any statement regarding the case until my lawyer arrives.”

Shin Dae-seong asked Joo Soo-yeon with gentle eyes.

“You must have been very surprised. You were waiting for the plane to take off when the police suddenly barged in.”

“······.”

“This is not a question related to the case. You can just answer it.”

“There were a lot of passengers on the plane. Who would feel good if they were handcuffed and dragged out?”

“We didn’t want to treat you this way either. But you suddenly booked a plane ticket?”

“I just suddenly had something to do. And I’m telling you in advance… My father is the director of the Oseong Group. You’re going to pay a big price for making me a spectacle.”

“I hope what Joo Soo-yeon said is true. Aren’t you still young? If you go to prison for killing your fiancé, it’s as good as over for your life.”

“I didn’t kill Woojin!”

Joo Soo-yeon shouted in an agitated voice.

“The evidence is too clear. It has been revealed that you purchased drugs before the crime. It is the same substance that was found in the body of the deceased Kang Woo-jin. This fact will not change even if a lawyer comes.”

“That’s what I was going to write!”

“Was that the reason you broke up?”

“What did you say?”

“Mr. Kang Woo-jin was a devout Catholic. He was also a celebrity who took the lead in the eradication of drugs. Even if he was a fiancé, drugs were unacceptable. I heard the testimony of people around Mr. Kang Woo-jin that he had decided to break up with Ms. Soo-yeon.”

“······.”

Joo Soo-yeon kept her mouth shut, and Kim Han-gyeol spoke as if defending her.

“Isn’t it ridiculous to abandon Soyeon? To be honest, who did Kang Woojin owe his success to? It would have been absolutely impossible without Soyeon’s father’s help. Isn’t this an obvious betrayal?”

“Mr. Kang Woo-jin, you worked hard too. You went to church together, did volunteer work, and tried to change the stubborn So-yeon in some way, right?”

“Isn’t that effort?”

Kim Han-gyeol’s method-level acting has begun.

“You forced Soyeon into Kang Woojin’s life. You didn’t want to go to church, but you forced yourself to. You said you liked parties much more than volunteer work. Where is the perfect couple between a man and a woman? Kang Woojin should have understood Soyeon as much as she tried.”

“We prayed together and tried to persuade him until the end, didn’t we?”

“That’s what makes it even crazier. Soojin wanted a more open life.”

“Does that mean it’s okay to use drugs?”

“No! If only Kang Woo-jin had let me breathe, I wouldn’t have touched drugs.”

“that’s right!”

Joo Soo-yeon shouted in agreement.

“Do you know how frustrating my life has been? I’m not a celebrity, but I don’t have a private life either. Woojin-ssi just nags at me like that. I thought it was going crazy!

“That’s why I killed my fiancé.”

Kim Han-gyeol refuted in a strong tone.

“I didn’t mean to kill you.”

“That’s right. I couldn’t change myself, so I tried to change Woojin. I just made him feel good. After the performance, Woojin was really struggling. I didn’t know he would die like that.”

Shin Dae-seong said, clicking his tongue.

“CEO Han Jun-il died unjustly. The real monster who tried to tie Kang Woo-jin up with drugs was you.”

-Thud!

The interrogation room door opened and the lawyer came in.

“My client has the right to remain silent. From now on, all questions and answers will be directed through me.”

“Okay, we don’t have any more questions.”

Shin Dae-seong and Kim Han-gyeol immediately got up and went out of the investigation room.

* * *

Korea University Hospital.

Today, Baek Byeong-cheol’s junior lawyer came to visit.

“The documents for the inheritance are perfectly prepared. But your son-in-law’s assets are also quite large. How did he earn so much money in prison?”

“Virtual currency······ One day, he contacted me. He asked me to invest all of his assets in virtual currency.”

“You should have invested at that time too, senior.”

“I didn’t know virtual money could be so expensive. I still don’t understand why it’s more expensive than real money.”

“How did you give your permission for the marriage? Your current son-in-law must have felt inadequate. He was not a judge or a lawyer, but a frontline detective.”

“Are there any parents who can beat their daughter······ Thinking back now, I think I lost well back then.”

The gray-haired lawyer opened his mouth happily.

“These days, even in the legal world, the son-in-law is a hot topic.”

“For what reason?”

“It’s because of what he said in court 20 years ago. Even though he was wrongly sentenced, no one complained. It was as if he expected to be released after 20 years. The legal community has no choice but to help such a son-in-law.”

“At that time, I thought that Mr. Shin had gone crazy. I was worried that he had given up everything.”

“And I filed a lawsuit against the state. I demanded ‘1,000 won’ for the unjust 20 years of imprisonment.”

“A thousand won?”

“Yes, so you’re saying that you don’t need money, but just an apple?”

“Well······ Even though Mr. Shin is my son-in-law, sometimes I don’t know what he’s thinking. I just trust him. Just like with cryptocurrencies.”

“I’m going to go back now.”

The gray-haired lawyer stood up.

“Thank you for taking the time to get involved in my work.”

“No, I have received more help from you all this time. But aren’t you going to tell your son-in-law about Miss ‘Sua’?”

“Is there a need to tell you this on purpose?”

“Miss Su-ah has been transferred to Gangnam Police Station 2. Wouldn’t your son-in-law be flustered?”

“I don’t know. Shin Seo-bang might be surprised, or he might not remember at all. Either way, it would make an interesting gift.”

“I think the senior wants his son-in-law to be embarrassed.”

“I?”

“Yes, you look cold, unlike your senior. Is it because you lose to your son-in-law in Janggi or Baduk every day?”

“Do you feel like tea?”

“I actually like that about you, senior. I feel a sense of vitality that makes me feel like I don’t have a limited lifespan.”

* * *

A powerful team with a great atmosphere.

The youngest detective, Bang Jin-woo, asked Kim Han-gyeol.

“When is the group promotion ceremony?”

“Now that the chief has given his approval, it’ll be a grand event soon. Detective Bang will become a superintendent, right?”

“Yes. Detective Kim, you’re finally becoming a superintendent? You were anxious because you didn’t know when you’d be fired······.”

“This is why people have to stand in line. This is why I have this kind of honor because I have Detective Shin as my partner.”

“That’s a confession.”

“They say you row when the tide comes in, but you get promoted quickly when Detective Shin is here?”

“Then what do you do······.”

Detective Bang Jin-woo suddenly appears depressed.

“Why are you suddenly depressed?”

“Aren’t I still the youngest? Even wearing the uniform, I feel like I’d be even more exhausted if I were the youngest.”

“Well······ I’ve been the youngest for too long.”

This is when Kim Han-gyeol looks at detective Bang Jin-woo with compassion.

Choi Jang-soo came into the office and said.

“Congratulations, Detective Bang.”

“What did you congratulate me for?”

“I’m on my way from the police department right now. I think we have a new detective joining our team.”

Detective Bang Woo-jin reacts cautiously. This is because he has already been disappointed once.

“How old is the new recruit?”

“She has an incredibly pretty face in her early 20s.”

“Really!”

Kim Han-gyeol’s reaction was even more delightful.

“I saw you talking to the team leader, and you were as beautiful as a celebrity.”

Now even Detective Bang Woo-jin was happy.

“I wish I had a pretty female detective as my new recruit.”

“Keep your voice down. Detective Seo is glaring.”

Despite Kim Han-gyeol’s warning, Detective Bang Woo-jin remained smiling.

“Is it that good?”

“Of course. It seems better than a one-rank promotion.”

“This guy makes me cry.”

“Detective Kim, what do you think of my style?”

“A new employee is coming in, do you even care about what he or she wears?”

“I have to make a good impression from the beginning. That way, they won’t leave and will stay under me. I’ll pay for lunch today. I don’t know what a newbie would like.”

“This is truly sincere······,”

This is when Kim Han-gyeol shakes his head.

Team leader Park Dong-hee came in with a woman of exceptional beauty.

“Everyone, pay attention!”

The detectives of the 3rd strong team are already looking very excited.

“Our powerful 3rd team has been reinforced with new members. It was a sudden order, so I only found out about it today.”

Team Leader Park Dong-hee nodded at the new detective and continued speaking.

“My name is Shin Soo-ah. I’m twenty-four years old. I recently graduated from the police academy with the highest honors and joined our team. I’m considered the best talent in the police department.”

At that moment, a sigh escaped Detective Bang Jin-woo.

“His rank is higher than mine······.”

That’s understandable, because graduates of the police academy start out as superintendents.

It’s not a newbie, it’s a superior.

Kim Han-gyeol comforted Detective Bang Jin-woo by patting his shoulder.

‘Isn’t the twist of fate too cruel? First of all, the team leader is a detective who uses formal language, and secondly, he’s a graduate of the police academy······.’

‘I think I’m going to go crazy.’

‘If you can’t handle this level of shock, you’re disqualified as a detective. But she’s still an incredible beauty, so let’s be satisfied. With that level, our Gangnam 2nd Precinct can cleanly kill her, and we can compete with Detective Noh from Gangnam 1st Precinct.’

‘Detective Kim, in this situation, do you only look at the woman’s face? I’m really disappointed.’

‘Anyway, are you buying lunch?’

‘······.’

Team leader Park Dong-hee gestured to Shin Soo-ah and said.

“Come here and introduce yourself.”

“All right.”

Shin Soo-ha bowed his head deeply and greeted him.

“Hello. My name is ‘Shin Su-ah.’ I applied here because I want to learn a lot. I would like to ask for your advice and guidance.”

“Wow~.”

Kim Han-gyeol welcomed them with the most enthusiastic applause.

-Clap clap clap clap!

Team Leader Park Dong-hee said to Inspector Shin Soo-ah.

“Today is your first day, so work inside. You need time to figure out what Gangnam 2nd Station is like. If there’s anything you don’t know, ask me directly.”

“No, I want to go out into the field.”

“Really? They say you’re the talent the director coveted, but you’re different as expected······.”

Team Leader Park Dong-hee immediately looked at Choi Jang-soo.

“Detective Choi, take Inspector Shin out.”

“All right.”

Choi Jang-soo readily agreed, but Shin Soo-ah refused.

“I’m sorry, but I would like to partner with another detective.”

“who?”

“Detective Shin Dae-seong.”

“What!”

Kim Han-gyeol looked at Shin Soo-ah in surprise.

Team leader Park Dong-hee also asked her again.

“You want to be partners with Senior Shin?”

“Yes, I would like to learn investigation from Detective Shin Dae-seong.”

“What should I do with this······.”

Team Leader Park Dong-hee showed an awkward reaction as he could not refuse. Then, Kim Han-gyeol stepped forward himself.

“Hey, Detective Shin Soo-ah? You shouldn’t just take someone else’s partner. Why don’t you find another detective? How about Detective Seo Min-ju? Since she’s a woman, you’ll feel a lot more comfortable.”

“No, I want to be partners with Detective Shin Dae-seong.”

“I told you not to do that. Detective Shin, only I can be your partner. That’s the rule of the 3rd Violent Crimes Unit.”

“Please give in just this once. I have a higher rank.”

“Don’t you know that the scene is salty? And I’ll be a police inspector soon. I’ve even gotten the chief’s approval.”

“Congratulations. So please yield.”

“I told you not to!”

Team leader Park Dong-hee, who could no longer stand to watch, proposed a solution.

“Both of you calm down! In times like this, let’s leave the decision up to Senior Shin.”

“I am good.”

“me too.”

Team leader Park Dong-hee asked Shin Dae-seong directly.

“Senior, who do you want to be your partner with?”

“······.”

The detectives of Team 3 of the Violent Crimes Unit were on edge, wondering what this was.

Shin Dae-seong’s choice, which he had been pondering for a while, was

“I’m sorry, Detective Kim.”

“Yes~?”

“I said I was Detective Shin Soo-ah. Let’s get along. I’ll show you around the police station in the morning, and then I’ll go out to the field after lunch.”

“Understood, Detective Shin.”

“Wow, that’s ridiculous······.”

Kim Han-gyeol looked bewildered by the unexpected decision.