Chapter 22

In the main seat of the meeting room, the Deputy Chief smiled mysteriously.

"Now, I will exercise my right as the chair of this meeting and veto the voting results. Please proceed to the second round of voting."

"However, before you all vote again..." He opened the folder on the table in front of him and pushed it forcefully towards the eight senior prosecutors. "Please take a look at this."

A document? What does it have to do with this?

After the eight people finished reading, their expressions varied. Some were surprised, some were indifferent, some were happy, and some were disappointed.

"This...?" Zheng Maotian did not doubt the authenticity of the document. Since the Deputy Chief brought it up at this moment, he must have had a reason, and the document must be genuine.

However, Zheng Maotian could not help but be skeptical. After all, the document was quite shocking and had a significant impact on the voting.

"This letter of gratitude is from the FBI headquarters in the United States, signed by the current FBI director. The secretariat has already verified it, and the Chief has also reviewed this letter. Let me add, the Chief was very pleased after reading it." The Deputy Chief tapped his right index finger on the table and spoke slowly.

In the folder was a short letter of gratitude, with simple content: "Thank you, Mr. Kim Yun-ho, for your contributions and assistance to the FBI." The drafter was Dr. Paul Ekman, a senior advisor to the FBI, and the signature at the bottom was that of the current FBI director.

This letter of gratitude was the result of Kim Yun-ho's efforts during his time studying in the United States and a trump card he had prepared for himself.

While studying in the United States, Kim Yun-ho majored in behavioral science. With his past learning experience and diligent attitude, he won the favor of Dr. Paul Ekman, a behavioral science expert, and became the last student of this expert.

Dr. Paul Ekman held a high status in the field of behavioral science in the United States and was also a senior advisor to the FBI. During the time Kim Yun-ho studied with Paul, he participated in the investigation of several cases under Paul's guidance. Using behavioral science, Kim Yun-ho helped the FBI analyze cases, making significant contributions.

Through this, he established a good relationship with the FBI.

When Kim Yun-ho solved the case for Li Xiaoran's family, although he received a promise, he did not sit at home waiting for the result.

On the night the case was solved, he contacted his teacher, Paul, in the United States, explaining that he was at a critical point in his career and hoped to receive a 'letter of gratitude' from the FBI.

Paul was very satisfied with Kim Yun-ho as a student and readily agreed to his request. Leveraging his good relationship with the FBI director, Paul had the director personally write the letter for Kim Yun-ho.

After a lot of effort, the letter of gratitude was sent to the Korean Supreme Prosecutors' Office early this morning, and the public was still unaware of it.

But Kim Yun-ho had received the news and knew that the matter was settled.

When Lee Jeong-min saw the 'letter of gratitude' from the FBI, he knew that the matter was resolved. He and Kim Yun-ho had turned the tide at a critical moment.

The attitude of Koreans towards the United States is very complex, a mix of dependence, admiration, and a sense of injustice. They want to break free from American influence but also seek American approval.

For example, two years ago, when the Korean artist RAIN held a concert at Madison Square Garden in the United States, he was immediately hailed as an international superstar in Korea and regarded as a national treasure.

This shows how eager Koreans are to prove themselves to the United States and how much they desire American approval.

Now, a letter of gratitude from the FBI, confirming Kim Yun-ho's work ability and assistance to the FBI, had a profound impact on the eight senior prosecutors, similar to the effect of RAIN holding a concert in the United States.

If not for the special nature of the prosecutor's work, which does not allow for public fanfare, Kim Yun-ho might have been celebrated like RAIN and Korean Olympic champions.

The FBI is the main investigative agency of the U.S. Department of Justice and a model and learning target for Korean prosecutors. Now, receiving praise from their 'idol' was no wonder the Chief Prosecutor was so pleased.

Since Kim Yun-ho had such 'capabilities,' promoting him to a third-level prosecutor was only fitting.

Some senior prosecutors were even considering giving Kim Yun-ho additional benefits to win his favor as a rising star in the prosecution system.

The old men present looked at Lee Jeong-min with envy, admiring him for discovering this rising star in secret. They couldn't help but think: If they had proposed the 'level compensation' for Kim Yun-ho, how wonderful it would be. A Korean prosecutor recognized by the FBI was destined to shine, and if well-cultivated, would become a significant figure in the prosecution system.

"Since you have all seen the letter of gratitude and learned some new information, please vote again." The Deputy Chief tapped the table happily and continued slowly.

"Cough... I agree. I agree to promote Kim Yun-ho to a third-level prosecutor and suggest assigning him more important work." Gyu Yong-nian, who had originally opposed, changed his stance and agreed.

"I agree."

"I also agree."

...

The eight senior prosecutors all expressed their agreement, even Zheng Maotian, who had been the most opposed, voted in favor.

Continue to vote against? You must be joking!

The situation was now very clear. Kim Yun-ho had somehow gained the approval of the FBI, and they had even sent a letter of gratitude. Even the Chief Prosecutor knew about it and was very pleased.

At this critical moment, continuing to oppose the promotion of Kim Yun-ho would be going against the Chief and the entire prosecution system.

Zheng Maotian felt as if he had eaten something foul and was extremely disgusted.

What was supposed to be a sure win had turned into a major upset, allowing Lee Jeong-min to turn the tide. He was extremely frustrated.

Seeing that even the most opposed Zheng Maotian had changed his stance, the Deputy Chief nodded in satisfaction.

"The second round of voting is complete. All eight senior prosecutors have agreed to promote intern prosecutor Kim Yun-ho to a third-level prosecutor. This resolution is valid and will take effect immediately. That's all, everyone. I will report this news to the Chief Prosecutor." The Deputy Chief summarized according to the rules.

He tidied up the documents and was the first to leave the meeting room. After leaving, he recalled the embarrassed expressions of Zheng Maotian and the others, feeling extremely pleased.

He assisted the Chief Prosecutor in his work and was responsible for chairing the senior prosecutor meetings. In the past, this job was relatively easy, and he only needed to mediate conflicts and balance the interests of all parties.

However, with Senior Prosecutor Lee Jeong-min nearing retirement, one of the two major factions, Lee Jeong-min's group, was about to disintegrate, leading to a situation where Zheng Maotian's group dominated.

This was something he could not tolerate. If Zheng Maotian gradually gained control over the meeting, he would have no say in the appointment of lower-level prosecutors in the future.

Therefore, to protect his own interests and maintain his value in the balance, he needed to suppress the increasingly powerful Zheng Maotian and support the increasingly weakened Lee Jeong-min, trying to prolong the balance of power between the two sides.

Thus, he did not reveal the letter of gratitude before the first round of voting to suppress Zheng Maotian's arrogance and to assert his presence as the chair of the meeting.

He believed that the news of today's events would soon spread within the prosecution system. Those who did not know the details would mistakenly think that Zheng Maotian had defeated Lee Jeong-min, but he had personally intervened at the critical moment to help Lee Jeong-min turn the tide.

He wanted to establish his presence and gain a sense of authority.

In the future, Zheng Maotian and others would be wary of him in senior prosecutor meetings, and the people below would also respect him.

The Deputy Chief was quite skilled at maintaining balance.

Kim Yun-ho's promotion, though a minor personnel change, became a focal point due to the involvement of major figures. Kim Yun-ho's name was now officially recognized by the upper echelons of the prosecution system.

This could be a blessing or a curse for Kim Yun-ho.

Good and bad often come together, and the future is unpredictable.

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Thank you to the reader "Icefengdi Love" for the support. I apologize for misspelling your username earlier.

Ps: The book has entered the next phase, and the protagonist is about to officially become a prosecutor, ready to start his career. The protagonist will also embark on two career paths: prosecutor and celebrity. Stay tuned for more exciting content...

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