Chapter 42 of 100
Chapter 42
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Xu Xian found the glasses in an alley not far from the barbecue restaurant Jin Yunho visited three days ago, and it was also not far from the location of the incident. The three locations formed an equilateral triangle.
Under Xu Xian's guidance, Jin Yunho arrived at the alley.
After a thorough investigation, he made a new discovery.
This alley had many similarities to the one where the incident occurred: it was equally secluded, lacked streetlights, and had few residents nearby.
Previously, Jin Yunho had relied on the discovery by Yin Guohong and his own investigative intuition to believe that the pervert in this case had committed multiple offenses.
After finding the glasses, he also relied on his intuition to think that they might be related to the case. He speculated that the glasses might have been accidentally lost by another victim during an assault by the pervert.
After personally inspecting the scene where the glasses were found, Jin Yunho confirmed his speculation, and he was now 80% certain.
Both victims in the two cases wore glasses, and they shared common characteristics!
Although Jin Yunho was now confident in his speculation, it was still just a guess. Without a report, the victim had not appeared, and there was no evidence, he had no way to start an investigation.
The next morning, the Supreme Prosecutors' Office was going to announce the investigation results, and he was likely to be fired.
Jin Yunho had no other options; he could only take a bold gamble, betting that the pervert would commit another offense tonight, and in this area.
Capturing the pervert would prove that it was a series of offenses and justify his use of a gun last night. After all, such a 'desperate' pervert could do anything.
But if he failed...
Jin Yunho shook his head. He couldn't worry about that now; he had to treat it like a last resort.
He carefully examined the surrounding environment and found four alleys suitable for the pervert to commit offenses.
One was the location of the incident, another was the alley where Xu Xian found the glasses. The other two also had environments suitable for the pervert to commit offenses.
The first two were the most recent 'crime scenes,' and the pervert was unlikely to choose them again.
Therefore, Jin Yunho focused on the other two alleys.
However, he couldn't be in two places at once, so he needed help.
First, he ruled out Shin Donghae. Since he had decided not to involve Shin Donghae further, he couldn't drag him into this mess again.
Then, Jin Yunho thought of Captain Park Jitae from the police station.
First, as a police officer with many years of experience, Park Jitae was certainly familiar with capturing criminals. Moreover, his identity was suitable; if he 'accidentally' caught the pervert, it would be entirely reasonable, and the public would find no fault.
After considering this, Jin Yunho called Park Jitae, who immediately agreed.
Park Jitae invited two colleagues he got along well with to a nearby restaurant for dinner while also monitoring one of the possible crime alleys.
As for the remaining alley, Jin Yunho took it on himself.
He had no other helpers, and he was quite confident in his fighting skills. He didn't think the pervert would be a match for him.
His experience in fighting as a child and years of martial arts training meant that if he couldn't handle an ordinary person, he wouldn't have the face to go out in public.
Moreover, in this case, neither the victim nor the brave young man who intervened mentioned that the pervert had a weapon when they gave their statements.
This was why Jin Yunho was so confident.
After making all the necessary preparations, he was about to return to the car to rest when he turned around and saw Xu Xian and Lim Yoonah still there.
"You... didn't go back?" Jin Yunho asked in surprise.
"..." Xu Xian didn't speak, her eyes fixed on the ground, her face expressionless, but the more so, the angrier she was.
Lim Yoonah, holding Xu Xian's arm, understood Xu Xian's feelings:
Xu Xian had once again given Jin Yunho her trust, but Jin Yunho had once again betrayed it. He had left without a word after the ice cream incident at the hospital, and now he was ignoring her after using her. This innocent and principled girl must be heartbroken.
Lim Yoonah, no longer caring about Jin Yunho's status as a prosecutor, gave him a dirty look and said, "Hmph! We want to go back, but do you think it's appropriate for two girls to walk alone through this dark and quiet alley?"
"Ah, I was negligent... I'm sorry." Jin Yunho finally realized that they were in a deep alley, and it was no wonder they were afraid to go back alone. "Let's go back to the car."
After the three of them returned to the car, Xu Xian and Lim Yoonah immediately fastened their seat belts, ready to leave.
But after waiting for a long time, they didn't see Jin Yunho start the car. Lim Yoonah, feeling uneasy, urged him, "Drive? What's wrong?"
At first, she didn't trust Jin Yunho much, but after seeing him working hard on the case, she gradually put her worries aside.
But now, Jin Yunho's actions made her worried again: "Is he going to do something to us?"
Lim Yoonah held Xu Xian's arm with one hand and the door lock with the other, ready to run away with Xu Xian at any moment.
Jin Yunho turned around and said awkwardly to the two girls in the back seat, "I'm... monitoring that alley, and I can't leave right now. I might not be able to take you back."
Seeing the increasingly cold expressions of Lim Yoonah and Xu Xian, Jin Yunho felt ashamed, wishing he could find a hole to hide in.
Sigh, how could he have forgotten about them?
But it was already late at night, and the pervert could appear at any moment. At such a critical time, he really couldn't leave.
Xu Xian and Lim Yoonah stared at Jin Yunho for a while, and then Xu Xian spoke first, her tone very calm, "Yoonah, let's go." She added silently, "Ungrateful!"
Now, Xu Xian had another negative evaluation of Jin Yunho.
But no matter how many times Xu Xian tried to pull Lim Yoonah, she didn't budge.
While Jin Yunho was speaking, Lim Yoonah had been watching him warily. Seeing his genuine expression, she not only put her worries aside but also didn't want to leave.
Knowing that Jin Yunho had no ill intentions, just a lack of manners, Lim Yoonah realized that she and Xu Xian were not in danger. Then, she quickly thought of something else.
She had seen Jin Yunho investigating the scene and organizing a capture operation.
Although she didn't think Jin Yunho could catch the pervert with this 'waiting for a rabbit' method, there was still a small chance of success.
And that small chance was worth taking a risk for Lim Yoonah.
Their group's situation was very bad. After the fan boycott incident, they had almost no opportunities to appear in public and had faded from the public eye. Only she and Kim Taeyeon had some activities, barely maintaining the group's popularity.
Now, Jin Yunho was about to capture the pervert, and she and Xu Xian had provided information. If they really caught the pervert, it would be big news.
Regardless of the outcome, this incident would receive significant attention. Along with it, she and Xu Xian would also receive attention. Their 'just and selfless' actions would bring a significant positive impact to their group, benefiting them in every way.
Previously, she had come here reluctantly to accompany the 'immature' Xu Xian. But now, thinking about these things, Lim Yoonah didn't want to leave. For herself and her sisters, she was willing to take the 'risk' and continue to be involved in this matter.
Facing Xu Xian's pulling, she held the door handle tightly and said, "Let's... stay, it's too dark outside, and I'm afraid the pervert might suddenly appear. Xian, let's stay in the car?"
Xu Xian glared at Lim Yoonah, clearly blaming her for being so weak.
Since Lim Yoonah wasn't leaving, Xu Xian couldn't leave either. The two girls in the back seat quietly sulked—angry at Jin Yunho.
Seeing the two girls not leaving and calming down, Jin Yunho turned around.
Sigh, this was really a headache. It seemed his impression in their hearts was getting worse. How could he make it up to them?
After some hesitation, Jin Yunho gradually forgot about the two in the back seat and focused all his attention on the alley, carefully observing the situation.
Would the pervert appear tonight?
Could he catch him and turn the situation around?
These questions lingered in Jin Yunho's mind as he stared intently at the dark alley.
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