Chapter 34

Please, I'm only responsible for writing copy, how would I be involved in an investigation? Besides, sending someone so 'cold' that she can barely speak, to handle a case?

Jin Yunho thought about Song Jien's habit of not talking much and couldn't help but chuckle.

Whoosh!

A thought suddenly flashed through his mind.

Hmm?

Song Jien, apart from not talking much, had another prominent feature: her low-key dressing, mushroom hairstyle... and large glasses!

Right... glasses!

For someone who is nearsighted, glasses are indeed helpful for escaping!

Jin Yunho and Shin Dongha usually didn't wear glasses, so they didn't immediately think that the girl was looking for her glasses at the time.

Jin Yunho hurriedly walked out of the interrogation room and said to Park Jitae, who was standing outside, "Captain Park, can you help me find a nearsighted woman? I have an urgent need!"

"Sure!" Park Jitae, an experienced investigator, could tell from Jin Yunho's excited look that he had found an important clue, so he immediately went to work.

Soon, Park Jitae brought a female colleague, who was also nearsighted.

After some pleasantries, Jin Yunho said, "I want to simulate the scene. Please sit on the ground, yes... and take off your glasses. Imagine that the environment around you is extremely dangerous, and it's dark. You are very afraid and want to leave immediately. Please act out the entire process of you getting up and running away according to this scenario."

The invited police officer, an experienced veteran, was familiar with simulating scenes. After considering the scenario Jin Yunho provided, she began to act according to her own ideas:

First, she sat up and touched around her eyes, then... she looked down to find her glasses! Only then did she run away!

This was exactly the action of looking down to find something!

The invited police officer confirmed Jin Yunho's hypothesis: the girl was indeed looking for her glasses at the time!

After Park Jitae and the female police officer left, Jin Yunho turned to Shin Dongha with a smile and asked, "Do you think the girl could have left with her glasses intact?"

Shin Dongha shook his head, "Not likely! First, when she was assaulted, she must have struggled violently. Her glasses could have fallen and been stepped on or kicked away. Second, there was no moonlight last night, and the scene was pitch black, making it difficult for her to find her glasses quickly."

Jin Yunho's lips curled into a smile, and he nodded, "Good, that's what I analyzed as well. Now, the question is, if she didn't find her glasses or if they were broken, what do you think she would do next?"

Shin Dongha thought for a moment and excitedly replied, "To make life easier and to avoid drawing attention, she would definitely get a new pair of glasses as soon as possible!"

Jin Yunho nodded and pointed to the recorded statement, "The incident happened in the Tongque District, not far from the barbecue restaurant we ate at last night. Go to the nearby eyeglass stores and see if any of them had a customer matching the description given by the defendant today."

Shin Dongha nodded and was about to leave but then returned, "Boss, the prosecutor's safety guidelines state that a prosecutor cannot work alone and must have at least one investigator for protection. If I leave, you'll be alone!"

Hearing this, Jin Yunho became anxious, "At this point, who cares about the safety manual! The area around the incident is a busy downtown area, and most eyeglass stores won't be closed at this time. You need to go quickly, or they'll close."

Seeing that Shin Dongha was still hesitant, Jin Yunho added, "Besides, this case isn't that dangerous. I'll wait for your news at the police station. Take a few police officers with you and go quickly."

"Okay, I'll go. You wait for my news, boss!" Shin Dongha left after Jin Yunho's assurance.

Shin Dongha took out his investigator's credentials and requested the assistance of a few police officers, then rushed to the area near the incident to visit the nearby eyeglass stores.

Jin Yunho stayed at the police station, as he had other things to do.

"Captain Park, can you help me check if any women's glasses have been turned in to the lost and found at the police stations in Gangnam today?" Jin Yunho asked Park Jitae.

"Sure, I'll take care of it right away," Park Jitae agreed readily. It was a small matter, just a few phone calls.

Soon, Park Jitae returned and reported to Jin Yunho, "No, the lost and found hasn't received any women's glasses since last night. I've instructed the sub-divisions and police stations to pay special attention to this matter and to notify you immediately if anything comes up."

"Thank you, I appreciate it," Jin Yunho said.

"Hehe, no problem, it's my duty," Park Jitae replied with a smile.

...

At 9:35 PM, Jin Yunho received good news from Shin Dongha:

At an eyeglass store 3 kilometers from the incident site, a customer came in today whose appearance matched the description given by the defendant. When she arrived, she wasn't wearing glasses. The store, to attract customers, had recorded her name and contact information.

Jin Yunho investigated the phone number at the police station and found the address of the owner.

The rest was simple.

After meeting up with Shin Dongha, they first found the girl.

At first, the girl strongly denied it, but after Jin Yunho and Shin Dongha patiently persuaded her, her attitude began to soften.

Jin Yunho pressed his advantage, "I can see that you are a kind girl. Don't feel embarrassed; most girls don't have the courage to stand up and point out the perpetrator when something like this happens.

But this case now involves another brave young man who helped you at the time. He is now facing imprisonment.

If you don't stand up, not only will the bad person get away, but an enthusiastic and good young man will be wronged. Please consider this carefully.

Finally, in this case, both you and the brave young man are minors, so the trial will not be public. Therefore, your identity will not be disclosed."

"Really?" the girl asked in surprise.

"Yes, this is to protect minors," Jin Yunho confirmed.

"… Okay, I'm willing to testify in court," the girl bit her lip and finally made up her mind.

Jin Yunho and Shin Dongha, who were taking notes, exchanged a smile.

The case was solved and concluded!

When they left the girl's house, Jin Yunho asked, "By the way, did you find your glasses at the time?"

The girl nodded but replied regretfully, "Yes, I found them, but unfortunately, both lenses were broken!"

...

On the way back, both Jin Yunho and Shin Dongha were in good spirits.

Jin Yunho even broke his usual habit and smoked his third cigarette of the day.

The girl signed the statement and was willing to testify in court against the person who had assaulted her.

This way, the original plaintiff became the perpetrator, and the defendant, who had been detained, was cleared of the charges. He had indeed acted in self-defense, and at most, he might be charged with excessive self-defense and required to perform community service.

Jin Yunho also called the police station to explain the situation and requested that the detained brave young man be released immediately. The formal procedures could be completed the next day. This flexibility was something everyone would follow.

"Boss, it's past 11 PM. Want to go for some late-night snacks?" Shin Dongha asked with a smile, feeling very good.

"Sure, let's go to Xiao Nan Restaurant," Jin Yunho exhaled a smoke ring and replied casually.

"Boss, why Xiao Nan Restaurant again? Today is our first case, and we completed it so well. We should go out for a proper celebration," Shin Dongha, who now dreaded the name "Xiao Nan Restaurant," quickly tried to dissuade him.

"If we don't go, I'll just eat instant noodles at home," Jin Yunho wouldn't fall for it again. One barbecue had cost him nearly 100,000 won, and another would break his heart.

"I was just saying..." Shin Dongha was about to speak when Jin Yunho's phone rang.

"This is Prosecutor Jin Yunho, who is this?" Jin Yunho smiled at Shin Dongha and answered the phone.

"Hello, this is Park Jitae. The Tongque District Police Division just called, saying they received a pair of women's glasses. Do you want to keep the person who turned them in and wait for you to personally interrogate them?" Park Jitae asked, slightly excited.

"Hehe, thank you. But no need. We've already found the girl, and the case is over. I'm sorry for not informing you earlier," Jin Yunho said apologetically.

"Oh, I see. Congratulations on solving the case so quickly. Hehe, I'll inform the division that they don't need to keep the person. The glasses might belong to someone else," Park Jitae chatted a bit more with Jin Yunho.

After ending the call, Jin Yunho gradually frowned.

In this case, the girl who was assaulted had been found, and she had confirmed that her glasses were broken when she found them. But who could these newly found glasses belong to?

Could these newly found glasses be related to the case?

He had a bad feeling about it.

...

Jin Yunho didn't continue discussing where to eat with Shin Dongha but returned to the prosecutor's office with a troubled mind.

He first wrote a simple case report and sent it to Chief Prosecutor Luo Wenshan's email, then faxed a written decision to release the brave young man to the police station.

After doing this, Jin Yunho's unease only grew stronger.

What had he overlooked?

Could the newly found glasses be related to the case?

While Jin Yunho was thinking, he heard footsteps in the quiet corridor.

Then, the door was pushed open.

A figure rushed in hastily.

...

Thank you to the readers 'Qian Yan' and 'Dahui Chan Shi' for your support.

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