Chapter 44

13. Honorary cop? Honorary investigator?

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Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, also known as the National Police Agency’s Office.

Older people in police uniforms with more than one Mugunghwa on their shoulders greet them with thunderous applause.

“Hahahaha! Welcome! Come on!”

Jong-hyuk stuck his tongue out inside.

The faces of the police chief and high-ranking officials of the main office, which were hard to see even when they were detectives, are wide open.

It means that Han Sang-won was a pain in the neck.

“Loyalty-!”

When Kim Jong-doo and the chief of the police saluted loudly, the police chief’s mouth was torn.



The police chief hugged the two and patted them hard on the back.

“Oh, Chief Park! Captain Kim, are you preparing for the interview?”

Han Sang-won was moving a little slower.

Han Sang-won had to have an interview as soon as he arrived, because he had to hear about the arrest process first to avoid making mistakes.

“Yes! You don’t have to worry!”

“Here’s the data.”

The commissioner, who put down the data he received, held Jong-hyuk’s hand.

“Thank you, Choi Jong-hyuk, and I was able to catch that damn thing!”

“No, I think it’s because the police who worked hard for the security of the Republic of Korea didn’t give up. I wouldn’t have been interested if the chase hadn’t spread.”

The mouths of President Kim Jong-doo, the commissioner, and the police gathered here drew smiles.

“How can you speak so beautifully. Oh, sit here. Sit down.”

The police chief, who sat next to him, pulled down Jong-hyuk’s hand and swept it down.

“I heard you declined the interview.”

“I just thought it was a procedure to tell the police first.”

Then, Jong-hyuk gave the director a film of Han Sang-won and Yumi, as if to take care of it. It is a good prey to throw at reporters and form.

“Oh, my. Hahaha.”

It’s okay to say pretty things, but you even act pretty.

“Can I hear how you found him, Senator Han?”

Everyone’s eyes were on him.

They were really curious, too.

Opportunity. Jong-hyuk cleared his throat.

“As I’m a senior in high school now, I can’t help but think about going to school.”….”

All the excuses, not the ones that started like that, were tongue-tied.

“What a coincidence.”

“I mean, I was just going to stay for a week and go somewhere else.….”

a product of coincidence

Among them, the highlight was that Han Sang-won, dressed as an old man, chased him from a distance because something was strange.

Jong-hyuk decorated the alibi to hide the wiretap.

The commissioner felt strange that he had noticed a disguise that even the detective had not noticed, but he had something to say before that.

He held Jong-hyuk’s hand tightly.

“Thank you, thank you. Thanks to you…….”

I got a tip-off, but I almost missed it.

If he had really missed it, his neck, who had just become commissioner, would not have been safe. Jong-hyuk was a benefactor who put the lives of the commissioner and the officers gathered here.

“No, honestly, if Kim Jong-du didn’t show up at the tteokbokki restaurant, he wouldn’t have noticed if he wasn’t sensitive.”

The police chief looked at Kim Jong-du as if he had, and he barely held back tears that were filled with tears at Jong-hyuk’s words.

‘Oh, my God!’

“Oh, did you?”

The police chief saw Kim Jong-doo.

“Now you have to come into the main office, Mr. Kim?”

“Well, if you leave it to me, I’ll do my best!”

Little by little, a drop of tears fell. Jong-hyuk was a real treasure.

Jong-hyuk nodded at such a class president.

All right, now you’re free to move.’

It was very necessary for his future moves.

In the midst of such a warm atmosphere, the police chief expressed doubt.

“But aren’t you going to physical education?”

Jong-hyuk’s eyes shone.

“I’m thinking about police or law school.”

“Police!”

“My father was a police officer, so I want to catch criminals and make Korea safe. Come to think of it, you’re a senior when you go to police college. Let’s say hello again. This is Choi Jong-hyuk.”

The wide-eyed commissioner and senior officials looked at each other.

Then he burst into laughter.

“Yes, I’m a junior to the police. Ah! I can’t believe Choi was such a brilliant young man!”

The police chief, who was shaking his head in satisfaction, was lost in thought for a moment.

“A national hero gold medalist, a informant who caught not only Han Sang-won but also a hidden lover…”…that’s meticulous.’

In addition, the commissioner saved his life.

If Han Sang-won had not been caught within this year, as the former commissioner did, he would not have been able to keep his head above water.

After thinking about it, the police chief glowed at Jong-hyuk.

“Choi, are you interested in joining the police as a special agent?”

“Huh!”


“Well.”

People were surprised, but soon enough they saw Jong-hyuk shaking his head and full of anticipation.

But Jong-hyuk was heartbroken.

I’m sure it’s an unexpected opportunity.

“Is that a policeman? If so, I refuse.”

It was a natural rejection for Jong-hyuk, who was aiming for a high position, but everyone who didn’t know it opened their eyes.

I think I’ll start again as a policeman.’

He devoted most of his life to becoming a police officer before regression.

Then, the pressure came down from the top and couldn’t chase them properly.

Therefore, if he becomes a police officer in this life, he will always be a senior officer.

Jong-hyuk was very serious.

* * *

Emergency stairs to the parking lot.

President Kim Jong-doo, who has to sneak out of the main office and join the Han Sang-won transfer team, hits the chest.

“Oh, my God! That’s a great opportunity!”

Jong-hyuk snorted.

“It’s a police officer.”

As expected, what the police chief suggested was a special police recruitment.

The special recruitment was almost impossible even for the chief of the National Police Agency.

So I turned it off.

“Well, still…….”

“That’s not true.”

No matter how brilliant Han Sang-won was, the police officer is a police officer. Even if a miracle happens and tells how it happened in 10 years, elite police officers from the National Police University cannot be in their own league.

“And you didn’t see it? What do you like more about my decision?”

“He…….”

Who wouldn’t hate a star player like Jong-hyuk when he dreams of becoming a police officer? Furthermore, Jong-hyuk has done a brilliant job in establishing police prestige.

“Whoa, I really wanted you to be a cop and catch the criminal together.”

Chairman Kim Jong-doo, who will be one of the investigation teams when transferred to the main office.

Jong-hyuk has enough power to call up even a policeman.

For him who expected it, it was just a pity for Jong-hyuk’s decision.

“I’m sorry, but I’m not a policeman.”

“Ugh.”

I couldn’t refute it because it was right.

“Yes, that’s enough. If you don’t want to thank Pyongyang, that’s enough. But even so, why don’t you have an interview?”

Jong-hyuk decided to remain an anonymous informant and handed over most of the ball to the police.

“It’s become so famous.”

I felt it again this time, but it was also good that the face was not known to move. That doesn’t mean that there is nothing to gain.

He made a good impression on top police officers, and he also receives bounties. Even if he became a detective after entering a police university, it was clear that he would be promoted differently from his peers.

“I thought it would be annoying to be more famous here. You heard that I have a fan club.”

“…Sasaeng? Are you crazy?”

Sasaeng fan, a nuisance to the police these days.

“Hahaha.”

“You too…….”

Kim Jong-du shook his head.

I don’t know how true it is, but I couldn’t argue that’s what Jong-hyuk meant.

“You’re going to take part in the company dinner instead, right?”

“You’re buying beef, aren’t you?”

“You’re the reason I’m coming to the main office. Is beef a problem? This uncle is not such a conscientious man. Anyway, get home safely and see you at the company dinner.”

“Yep! Good luck!”

As Kim Jong-du carefully walked out of the stairs, Jong-hyuk sighed and looked up.

“You’re not coming out anymore?”

Flinch!

I can feel the popularity on the stairs.

Jong-hyuk narrowed his brows with hesitation.

I’m busy, really.

I have something to do from now on.

Han Sang-won had to get it done quickly now that he didn’t arrive.

Jong-hyuk issued an ultimatum.

“Do you want me to come or come down? That’s enough. Stay there.”

Surprised!

“I’m going down! Go down!”

Jong-hyuk opened his eyes wide when he saw a middle-aged man sneaking up. He’s holding a camera around his neck.

“Reporter Park?”

Park Young-il, a social affairs reporter who has been deeply connected since the school violence incident.

* * *

Sitting at a cafe near the main office, Jong-hyuk swallowed his saliva and nodded as he saw Park Young-il taking out his journalist notebook and recorder.

‘That’s great.’

Things to do before the Senate arrives.

It was interviews with face-to-face reporters.

At the time, Han Sang-won was arrested, but police prestige was in a dud.’

Even though 970,000 people were mobilized, police did not catch them on their own, but arrested them due to eyewitness accounts.

The media bit the police’s incompetence as if it were natural, and Han Sang-won became a taboo inside the police.

I can’t let it happen this time.’

Before regression, a police officer whose prestige and human rights were crushed to the ground by a handful of corruption and incompetence.

The organization, which has devoted its life to, could not see itself biting again this time.

‘And in order to catch them smoothly, the police must be able to operate freely. with passion. armed with pride.’

To do so, he wanted to borrow the power of public opinion to improve the police’s image.

“I was going to call you, but that’s great.”

“Really? You said you weren’t going to interview me.”

“It’s an official briefing interview with the police chief. I was going to do an anonymous interview.”

“Huh.”

Reporter Park Young-il smacked his lips.

Why did I have to suffer?’

He lurked near the commissioner’s office to write another article.

How surprised you were to see Jong-hyuk and Kim Jong-du enter the commissioner’s office together. Afterwards, Park Young-il thought that the conversation between the two from the commissioner’s office was falling behind.

I had to endure the scream that was about to pop out of my mouth with superhuman patience, and lay on the cold stairs to hear one more word.

“By the way, I didn’t know it was Choi who saved the people who were afraid of the night. What happened? Oh, this is exclusive, right?”

“Well, I’ll do it if I can tell the reporters I trust.”

“Yes!”

It deals with witness statements for the first time.

His body was hot.

“Tell me, come on.”

Park Young-il quickly turned on the recorder, and Jong-hyuk told the adapted story. Then reporter Park Young-il showed the same reaction as the police chief.

“Wow, Choi did everything.”

He asked for a cigarette, disappointed, ‘Yes, of course not.’

‘As expected.’

That’s what I expected.

This is why I tried to call him.

Jong-hyuk shook his head firmly.

“Because the police didn’t give up and kept moving underwater, I was able to find Han Sang-won. You can’t denigrate the efforts of those who always carry pictures of Han Sang-won in their inside pockets.”

Reporter Park Young-il narrowed his eyebrows.

“Did the commissioner tell you to do it?”

Jong-hyuk snorted.

“Do you think I’m the one to tell you to do it?”

“It’s…….”

I know he won’t, but of all people, Jong-hyuk wants to be a police officer.

“As soon as I graduated, I was able to resist the fact that I was given special treatment.”

“Oh, yeah!”

“They said they’d lay a promotion track for the executive, but they refused.”

“…What’s the matter with the police?”

Police and prosecutors have the most rigid organizational culture in Korea. The police still have to wash their socks and underwear.

I could say it was a shock.

“I’ve learned a lot from this incident. Well, and…….”

“And?”

“No, I’d rather hear this in an upcoming interview.”

“Oh, what is it? Choi, what are you doing this?”

Park Young-il, with his hips up and down, just recalled a conversation when he saw Jong-hyuk smiling.

“Anyway, I really like President Kim Jong-du. Okay, I’m sure this arrest is due to the police investigation. You’really.

“As long as you tell the other reporters that you need to install more CCTVs.”

“CCTV?”

“If only CCTV had been properly installed, would Han Sang-won be able to continue his escape like this?”

Reporter Park Young-il immediately concluded.

No, it was definitely not at all.

“Wouldn’t CCTV be good for preventing crime and catching criminals even if it’s not Han Sang-won?”

At this time, there is not much response to CCTV yet. It’s only been 10 years since the end of the military dictatorship. This is because CCTV monitors privacy and people take it sensitively.

“Definitely…….”

Park Young-il admired Jong-hyuk’s insight.

I guess he’s really going to the police or the legal profession.’

I was very proud of your idea.

“Well, normally, it wouldn’t work, but there’s Han Sang-won.”…OK, Cole!”

‘Enough!’ Jong-hyuk’s mouth opened right away.

“The executive TO, which was created by Han Sang-won, is filled with skill and personality.”

Park Young-il’s eyes opened wide.

“What? Really?! That’s what the commissioner said?”

No, this is made up by Jong-hyuk.

“That’s what he said to the deputy commissioner and the personnel manager. I guess you thought it was hard for me to understand.”

“In order for the police to do well, they must abandon the culture of promotion based on personal connections.’

“That’s amazing.”

But that’s good information. No, it’s second only to the scoop. The first thing you write about is the transformation of a police organization, or something close to reform? As a social journalist, it was something that could never be missed.

No, you said you were going to tell me in an upcoming interview, so I have to ask you a question first.’

That way, he can take the initiative and bring out everything within him.

Jong-hyuk grinned as he looked up and down.

“Go ahead.”

“I love you, Choi!”

Park Young-il rushed out of the cafe, and Jong-hyuk took lukewarm coffee to his mouth.

“It’s time for the police to do the self-purification.”

Han Sang-won, who blew the necks of high-ranking officials, was also arrested. It must be complacent, but I had to kick the bucket at the thought.

“It’s only for the media to help…… ah.”

Jong-hyuk, who suddenly came to mind, quickly picked up his cell phone.

“Yes, Taegyu. There will be a site called Next and Aber in Korea. Please investigate the internal situation.”

“The representative media of the future is Aber and Next.” The two people who hold the two places dominate the current of the Republic of Korea.

Jong-hyuk’s eyes shone intensely.

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