Chapter 2

In the private room at the end of the corridor on the second floor of the Crown Pearl Nightclub, Jin Yunho and Shin Donghae were shocked by the scene before them.

The room was lavishly decorated, with marble floors that reflected light, precious carpets, jade statues, and everything was exquisitely luxurious. On the white windowsill, two pots of lavender were placed, and by the window, a set of redwood table and chairs were arranged. A man and a woman were leisurely drinking tea. They seemed completely unaware of the sudden intruders.

Shin Donghae was momentarily stunned by what he saw and remained silent.

Jin Yunho gestured for him to watch the door and introduced himself, "I am a prosecutor from Seoul. I am here for an inspection, and I hope you will cooperate."

The sudden voice disrupted the tea-drinking atmosphere. The woman stopped pouring tea, elegantly placed the teapot down, and slowly straightened her back, revealing her true appearance.

Beautiful! Absolutely beautiful! If one had to describe the woman's beauty, it could only be said that she looked like a figure from an ancient painting, dignified and elegant, with a beauty that was beyond compare.

The woman wore a light blue knee-length dress, with slender, straight legs and smooth, round calves. A pair of white, strapless high heels could not hide her delicate and captivating feet. Her exposed arms were flawless and fair. Her long hair, flowing like a waterfall, lazily lay on her full right breast, with a blue ribbon lightly tied in her hair, giving her a fresh and elegant appearance.

The woman gently touched her hair by her ear and asked softly, "Is there something you need?"

...Is there something you need?

The woman's question left Jin Yunho speechless.

From what he could see, the woman and the man with an obscured face were drinking tea. Judging from the woman's calm demeanor, they might not have been doing anything illegal.

But a man and a woman in such a place of vice, could they really just be drinking tea? Chatting under a blanket?

What a joke!

Drinking tea, at a nightclub? Normal men and women meeting to chat, at a nightclub?

Jin Yunho's curiosity was fully aroused. His intuition told him that there was definitely something going on with this pair. He was convinced that the man and woman in the room were the 'big fish.'

So he patiently probed, "Come out, and we'll take your statements on the first floor. If there's no illegal activity, we won't wrong you."

The woman smiled and stood up gracefully, walking slowly to Jin Yunho and stopping in front of him.

The woman was very tall, and in her high heels, she was only half a head shorter than the nearly 1.8-meter-tall Jin Yunho.

Her clear, bright eyes were as pure as water, but a closer look revealed a coldness that kept people at a distance. Her arched eyebrows, long eyelashes that trembled slightly, a delicate nose, and thin, rose-petal-like lips that were tender and inviting.

Jin Yunho had never seen such a refined face, such a beauty that could make fish dive and birds fall from the sky. She was truly a beauty like a painting, a painting like a fairyland, and he was momentarily entranced.

The woman was very satisfied with the man's expression and opened her lips, her voice seductive and alluring, "Can I accompany you to take the statement alone?"

But Jin Yunho quickly snapped out of his trance, a cold smile slowly forming on his lips, "I'm sorry, but the other person has to come as well."

Although the woman was very beautiful, with a noble and elegant demeanor and a soft, sweet voice that could easily bewitch people, he wasn't that easy to fall for.

Bro, my previous act was just to play with you!

He reversed his wrist and poked Shin Donghae with his baton, waking him from his infatuation.

Shin Donghae's reaction upon waking was a bit excessive. Perhaps he was angry at being bewitched by the woman, or perhaps he wanted to show off in front of her. In any case, he shouted at the top of his lungs, "Behave yourselves, both of you come out for questioning!"

Damn it, can't you be a bit quieter? My ears are about to go deaf. Jin Yunho shrugged and rubbed his itchy ears.

Shin Donghae's loud shout did not scare the woman. Instead, she was surprised by how quickly Jin Yunho had recovered from his 'trance.' Seeing that her beauty trap had failed, the woman did not press the issue. She gently touched her hair and turned to the man behind her, smiling meaningfully:

"Hehe, it seems you have guests."

The man kept his head slightly lowered, sipping his tea. After a brief silence, he spoke.

But Jin Yunho never expected the man to respond in such a tone.

His deep, heavy voice carried a clear coldness and a hint of superiority, "Which inspection office are you from?"

Jin Yunho was taken aback.

Shin Donghae, being straightforward and confident, answered, "We are from the Seoul Gangnam District Inspection Office!"

Jin Yunho: "..."

Damn it!

He really wanted to kill this fool with his eyes. The situation was unclear, so why be so honest?

At this moment, Shin Donghae also realized his mistake—why did he reveal his identity to the suspects? And he reacted as if he were reporting to a superior. He scratched his head awkwardly and, under Jin Yunho's cold gaze, remained silent.

The man seemed accustomed to this style of conversation and spoke again, his voice still arrogant, "What is your position?"

This time, Shin Donghae learned his lesson and kept quiet, but Jin Yunho unexpectedly answered, "Trainee prosecutor."

Through observation, Jin Yunho noticed that the man spoke with a sense of superiority and had an aura of authority. He was certain that this man was a person of high rank and power. At this point, it was no longer suitable for the inexperienced Shin Donghae to handle the situation. Only he could deal with this suspected high-ranking official.

Sure enough, the man introduced himself, "This is not something a mere trainee prosecutor can meddle in. Go back the way you came."

Jin Yunho laughed in anger, his rebellious nature being provoked by the man, "I'm sorry, but I don't believe there is anything in Korea that a prosecutor cannot investigate, even if you are the president, you cannot command me like that."

In Korea, the prosecution system operates independently. Prosecutors have significant power and can investigate all types of cases. Other government officials only have supervisory authority, not the right to interfere. Even an ordinary prosecutor, with evidence, can investigate the president of Korea.

To ensure the power and social status of prosecutors, an ordinary prosecutor has the same rank as a vice-mayor. So-called tycoons can only serve tea and water in front of a prosecutor.

Therefore, although Jin Yunho was just a 'trainee prosecutor,' he was not someone who could be easily ordered around by people outside the prosecution system. Only the leadership within the prosecution system could control him.

The woman's beauty trap and the man's arrogant attitude completely enraged Jin Yunho. Don't underestimate me, I'm determined to catch you, this 'big fish'!

The man did not expect Jin Yunho to be so persistent. Helplessly, he dialed a number, said simply, "Come over," and then hung up.

Silence, a brief but long silence.

Jin Yunho's patience was almost exhausted. Just as he was about to step forward to investigate the mysterious man's identity, his Bluetooth earpiece suddenly buzzed.

"Cough... Jin Yunho, are you currently in a luxurious private room?"

Jin Yunho: "Yes, there is a suspicious man and woman in the room, and I am about to investigate them."

The chief prosecutor, like a cat with its tail stepped on, urgently screamed, "Stop! Stop!... You and Shin Donghae, be careful with your attitude. Do not touch them or ask any questions. Stay where you are, I'm coming over immediately."

Jin Yunho's ears were jolted for the second time, but he had no time to worry about his ears. He and Shin Donghae were both stunned and simultaneously looked up at the man by the window.

Do not touch them? Do not ask questions? And a phone call to summon the chief prosecutor?

Damn it! It seems we've really messed up!

He wasn't sure if his superior, the chief prosecutor, could handle this situation.

A few minutes later, a middle-aged man, out of breath and sweating profusely, ran in. Seeing that the man and woman were unharmed and the two groups were standing apart without physical contact, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.

The middle-aged man who entered was Jin Yunho's superior, Chief Prosecutor Roh Wonsan.

Seeing Roh Wonsan rush in so hurriedly, Jin Yunho realized he had hit a hard wall. The mysterious man in the room must have considerable power to make the chief prosecutor act this way.

But what surprised him even more was that Roh Wonsan ignored him and Shin Donghae and went straight to the mysterious man, bowing ninety degrees.

Finished! A ninety-degree bow!

In the years he had spent in Korea, Jin Yunho had learned the basic etiquette.

When paying respects, bows are generally divided into three types: a slight bow for superiors or elders to subordinates or juniors; a thirty-degree bow for peers; and a sixty-degree or ninety-degree bow for subordinates to superiors, depending on the rank of the other person.

And Roh Wonsan used the highest form of bow—ninety degrees!

This meant that the identity and status of the mysterious man were at least several levels higher than Roh Wonsan. A high-ranking official? A senior member of the National Assembly? It seemed that the identity of the chief prosecutor was not very effective in front of the mysterious man.

"Hisss," Jin Yunho faintly heard Shin Donghae draw a sharp breath behind him. He sighed inwardly, starting to think about how to get out of this situation.

After the ninety-degree bow, Roh Wonsan respectfully said, "Prosecutor Park, I'm here."

Prosecutor!

Damn it! The mysterious man is actually a prosecutor!

After revealing the identity of the mysterious man, Roh Wonsan dealt another blow to Jin Yunho.

In the prosecution system, the ranks from low to high are mainly divided into four levels: prosecutor, chief prosecutor, senior chief prosecutor, and chief prosecutor general. In all of Korea, there are over 1,000 prosecutors, 30 chief prosecutors, 8 senior chief prosecutors, and 1 chief prosecutor general.

A chief prosecutor is the highest-ranking official in a district inspection office, someone who can directly communicate with the mayor! The mysterious man is actually a chief prosecutor! And he is very likely the head of the Gangnam District Inspection Office, Jin Yunho's direct superior!

It seems... I just argued with him?

Jin Yunho's heart was now ice cold.

He glanced at Shin Donghae behind him and saw that the guy was not panicking but was looking at the man with the same admiration as a fan, completely oblivious to the situation!

Please! Even fans need to know the right time and place. Bro! Our current situation is not good, don't you know?

Jin Yunho silently groaned and waited for the chief prosecutor to deal with the situation.

At this moment, the mysterious chief prosecutor finally put down his teacup, slowly turned around, and lifted his head, revealing his true identity.

He was around 50 years old, with a 70-30 hairstyle, and a very distinctive face: broad eyebrows, narrow eyes, and a hooked nose, giving him a comical appearance. However, under his sharp gaze, no one found it funny. Despite his small stature, he exuded an aura of authority that made people fear him.

Under the sharp gaze of the chief prosecutor, Jin Yunho had to slightly lower his proud head in respect.

Silence, another brief but long silence.

Jin Yunho thought sadly: Damn it, I really caught a 'big fish,' but this is clearly a shark that can eat people!

Perhaps a long time had passed, but Jin Yunho had had enough of the silence. His lowered head was uncomfortable, and he decided to raise it. So what if he gets demoted? He didn't believe that with his achievements and efforts, he couldn't turn things around in the future.

"Chuckle."

Just as Jin Yunho was about to raise his head and confront the chief prosecutor, ready to put on a show of defiance, he suddenly heard a light laugh, which was very clear in the silent environment.

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