The Inspector Is Getting Promoted! [EN]: Chapter 243

Prosecutor, You’re Going Places! – Episode 243 (243/341)

Karma (7)

“Seo-joon Choi, look at this guy’s glowing face.”

Shin Yong-ho grinned, draping his arm around my shoulder.

“Life treating you better now?”

“I’ve always been the same. Aren’t you just getting old?”

“You little punk, your words are as annoying as ever.”

He raised a soju [Korean distilled rice liquor] bottle, nodding his head.

“Fill your glass, you rascal.”

I chuckled dryly, lifting my glass.

“I offered to buy whiskey, but you wanted a street stall.”

“Hey, a commoner like me prefers soju. Whiskey doesn’t sit well with my body.”

“Or is it just that your taste is cheap?”

“So, you don’t drink soju?”

“My taste is cheap too, so soju is the best.”

We looked at each other and burst into laughter.

“How’s your wife doing?”

“Great.”

“I need to go see Ji-hoon sometime. Has he grown a lot?”

“You’d be surprised, the kid is already speaking a foreign language.”

“Foreign language?”

He widened his eyes.

“Are you doing early education or something?”

“No, he started talking while watching English-dubbed animations. These days, he even watches the foreign co-production movie his mom filmed.”

“At that rate, he takes after your wife, not you.”

“What are you talking about? He’s a spitting image of me.”

“Alright, alright.”

Shin Yong-ho waved his hand, swirling his soju glass.

“It would have been nice if Hyun-sung could have come too.”

“He’s been swamped lately. Apparently, the Western District Prosecutor’s Office is such a mess that it’s a huge task to fix it.”

“It’s your doing, go help him out.”

“Why would I go there to get stoned with rocks?” [Meaning: Why would I go there to get criticized?]

“Too bad. I was hoping you’d get hit a bit, that’s why I told you to go.”

He chuckled and changed the subject.

“How are the election preparations going?”

“Good. The party primary is next week, but it looks like I’ll get nominated even if they don’t want to. My approval rating within the Democratic Party is 85%.”

“Wow, at that rate, you could visit a brothel every day until the election and still get elected.”

“Look at the level of your thoughts.”

I smirked and emptied my soju glass.

Shin Yong-ho pointed to the sea eel and placed it in front of me.

“The sea eel here is the real deal, try it.”

“Oh, it’s good.”

“By the way, how’s business?”

“Same as always.”

He squinted and said.

“If I get elected this time, you better push my business hard.”

Shin Yong-ho leaned closer to me, lowering his voice.

“I’m breaking my back trying to raise campaign funds for Sung Tae-hyun. The slush fund I set aside for myself is all being used for the election.”

“Don’t worry. Even if it’s not me, Sung Tae-hyun will take care of it himself. He’s not the kind of guy who would shut his mouth and pretend he doesn’t know.”

“Who knows? Once he gets elected, he might change 180 degrees.”

He wrinkled his nose as if he wasn’t satisfied.

“In my opinion, that guy is not ordinary.”

“He’s not ordinary, that’s why he’s running for president.”

“Not just that level, he’s harboring a huge serpent in his heart. No, you should see it as a snake.”

Shin Yong-ho waggled his eyebrows slyly.

“I’ve always had a knack for judging people, you know?”

“So, what are you trying to say?”

“Don’t be too 100% confident. What you see on the surface might not be everything.”

“Alright, alright.”

***

“Greetings, citizens. I am Sung Tae-hyun, the final presidential candidate of the Democratic Party.”

As expected, Sung Tae-hyun won the party primary with ease. The Democratic Party itself was pushing Sung Tae-hyun, so the candidates who came out for the party primary were just rookies to highlight Sung Tae-hyun.

Thanks to that, he was able to win the party primary with an overwhelming vote difference, and to the public who doesn’t know the inside story, it would seem that Sung Tae-hyun has definite abilities.

In the current chaotic situation, emphasizing leadership will have a significant impact on winning public sentiment.

“I stand here today to look at the future of the Republic of Korea.”

Sung Tae-hyun continued skillfully.

“There is a saying, ‘On-go-ji-sin’ [a Korean idiom meaning ‘reviewing the old and learning the new’]. However, the Republic of Korea up to now has only been an object to be taken as a negative example.”

He made a bitter expression as if he himself was ashamed.

“If I am elected president, I will liquidate many wrongdoings, including past corruption. I will cut off all the dirty ties of political-economic collusion and strive to create a better Republic of Korea.”

Sung Tae-hyun clenched his fist.

“I will not forget the past.”

He raised his voice.

“One, I will move forward without being bound by the past. I will pour all my strength into creating a Republic of Korea for the people, not for politicians.”

Sung Tae-hyun slammed the podium and said forcefully.

“To a rational country where those with abilities can receive treatment appropriate to their abilities. To a land of opportunity where those who are lacking can cultivate their abilities. I will create a country full of happy people where everyone can laugh happily.”

He drove relentlessly, making the listeners unable to help but fall into it.

“Numerous presidents have been produced in this land. There were great people who grew the national power, and there were presidents who ruined the country and were kicked out. I promise you this one thing.”

Sung Tae-hyun clutched his chest as if empathizing with the people.

“I will create a country where the people can go to bed with a happy smile, reminiscing about the day and falling asleep with a sense of accomplishment, rather than collapsing into bed, exhausted and drunk.”

He continued to speak, receiving applause and cheers from the Democratic Party members.

“Also, I will…….”

A very excellent primary victory speech.

I quietly asked the man next to me.

“This is all a speech written by Go Sung-tak, right?”

“Not all of it, I wrote the first draft.”

The Hand of God, Go Sung-tak, wore a proud smile.

“Candidate Sung Tae-hyun revised and added to it to create the final version.”

“You’ve worked hard.”

I naturally moved my steps outside with him.

“The atmosphere is very good these days.”

“It’s all thanks to the prosecutor making the picture.”

“You flatter me.”

“Looking at the current situation, it can be said that Candidate Sung Tae-hyun’s election is certain.”

The Hand of God smiled and continued.

“Above all, the fact that Ha Tae-won, who was the main candidate of the Korea Party, resigned, saying that he would focus on state affairs, will have a great impact on bringing in floating votes.”

“Is that so?”

“Yes. The prosecutor has given us a huge buff.”

I nodded in satisfaction.

“Candidate Sung Tae-hyun is also very grateful to the prosecutor.”

“He should be.”

I twisted the corners of my lips.

“We’ve worked so hard from Sung Tae-hyun’s time as mayor of Seoul to now… he can’t not know.”

“That’s right.”

The Hand of God continued slyly.

“I’m working hard to imprint that in his head so he doesn’t forget, aren’t I?”

I stopped walking and asked him.

“How is the work on Sung Tae-hyun going?”

This was the most worrying part.

I had instructed him to win over Sung Tae-hyun through the Hand of God, but due to the recent resignation of President Choi Gyu-hyun, the time he had to mind control him had become insufficient.

However, Go Sung-tak nodded with a confident expression.

“Yes. Even though the time has been reduced, the work was not as difficult as I thought.”

That was welcome news.

“Is that so?”

“Yes. His reliance on me has also increased quite a bit.”

Indeed, the fact that he was reciting the speech written by the Hand of God in the speech immediately after winning the party primary was proof of his strong trust in him.

“Besides, he has recently been praising the prosecutor often, and I can feel that his trust has increased.”

“Hahahaha, that’s a little embarrassing.”

“Maybe it’s because Candidate Sung Tae-hyun and the prosecutor have been together for a long time…….”

He smiled gently.

“Above all, I think the reason is that they are family.”

Hearing those words, the smile did not leave my lips.

Making Sung Tae-hyun introduce and marry Han Ji-soo might have been the best move in my life.

Even if something happens to me, creating a bond that we must go together as a community of fate will always act as a reliable insurance policy.

“Maybe that thing that the prosecutor thought of…….”

He said in a strong voice.

“It will be possible.”

A hidden eminence.

Having the real power to control South Korea by manipulating Sung Tae-hyun from behind.

However, it’s not just about remaining a shadow.

The moment Sung Tae-hyun is elected, my success is as good as promised.

The pinnacle of the prosecution.

The king of prosecutors.

I will be able to rise to the position of Prosecutor General.

Beyond simply controlling the Central District Prosecutors’ Office, I will be able to control the prosecutors in the country.

Just thinking about it is already thrilling.

At that time, Go Sung-tak carefully opened his mouth.

“Ah, but there is one thing I’m worried about.”

“Please tell me.”

“If we enter the election with three parties, our victory is certain, but if the Korea Party and the Manse Party put up a single candidate, I’m a little worried that it might be dangerous…….”

The key point of this election was that.

Although the possibility is not high, there is a sufficient possibility that the Korea Party and the Manse Party will join forces to put up a single candidate to oppose Sung Tae-hyun.

In the last presidential election, Choi Gyu-hyun of the Korea Party boasted an overwhelming approval rating, but the Democratic Party and the Manse Party turned their backs on each other and fought, which ultimately helped Choi Gyu-hyun’s election.

The Manse Party must have learned from that, so they will not fail to think about joining forces with the Korea Party in this election.

In a situation where the approval ratings have widened so much, the game will not be overturned unless there is a variable.

The Manse Party, which is always an underdog, will try to create a variable by any means.

“I am considering that point, but I will have to wait and see as there are still many different opinions even a few days before the final candidate registration.”

“I understand.”

The Hand of God checked his wristwatch and turned back to Sung Tae-hyun’s speech venue.

“The speech is about to end. I’ll go back first.”

“Contact me again.”

“Yes.”

He bowed his head and moved his steps first.

After Sung Tae-hyun’s speech ended, I also headed straight to the parking lot.

It would be complicated to get out if people crowded after the speech.

When I arrived at the parking lot, there were not many people.

Fortunately, it seems that the speech has not ended yet.

Even if you only listen to the first part of the speech, you can see that it is perfect for winning the hearts of the people.

Sung Tae-hyun will definitely be elected president.