Real Man - Chapter 442:

There was no clear evidence, but all the circumstances pointed to Jo Hee-deok as the culprit.

Yoo-hyun’s statement had more weight because of that.

It was a situation that would make anyone flustered, but Jo Hee-deok was rather calm.

He even showed some leisure by chuckling and stroking his stubbly chin.

“Wow, you guys are really something. Did you plan this from the start?”

Did he have some backup?

Judging by the fact that he had a bodyguard with him, he must have had some power.

Yoo-hyun ignored Jo Hee-deok and pulled out his next card.

“Inspector, and also…”

That’s when the landline phone on the table rang.

Ring.

“Excuse me.”

Inspector Ju Ik-hyun raised his palm to stop Yoo-hyun’s words and answered the phone.

“Yes. This is Inspector Ju Ik-hyun from Gwanghwamun Police Station. Yes, yes. Yes? Oh, Chief. Are you talking about Mr. Jo Hee-deok? Yes. That’s right.”

As Inspector Ju Ik-hyun’s head lowered in response, Yoo-hyun’s brow furrowed.

As if he had expected it, Jo Hee-deok shrugged his shoulders and whispered.

“You can’t beat me.”

“…”

While Yoo-hyun was silently facing Jo Hee-deok, Inspector Ju Ik-hyun made his last remark.

“Yes. I understand. I’ll be careful. Yes. Chief. Please take care.”

He hung up the phone and looked very troubled.

From his words, Yoo-hyun’s uneasy hunch was confirmed.

“Let’s review the situation again. There are some points that need to be clarified since we don’t have any solid evidence.”

“What are you doing? The case is over if you watch the video and listen to the recording.”

Chief Shin Kwang-se intervened, but Inspector Ju Ik-hyun ignored him and flipped through the documents.

Flip.

“See, this is what happens when you don’t do your job properly. You should have done this earlier.”

Jo Hee-deok smiled like a winner and straightened his clothes.

He had to act faster than he expected.

He needed a way to finish him off in one shot, not to drag out the time.

What should he do?

Yoo-hyun turned his head and looked at Director Jung Woo-hyuk.

He still looked calm, so it was clear that his backup was higher up.

He needed to tie up Jo Hee-deok more tightly, not only to use his strong shield for defense, but also for offense.

“How dare you push me without any evidence?”

Jo Hee-deok’s words prompted Yoo-hyun to lure him out more.

“No evidence? The person who was beaten is right here, what more do you want? You said you could bribe the police with money, is that why?”

“Huh. You’re making up nonsense again. Inspector Ju, what are you doing? Arrest these bastards.”

Jo Hee-deok snapped, and Inspector Ju Ik-hyun gestured awkwardly.

“Mr. Jo Hee-deok, please sit down.”

“Inspector, don’t back down. Anyone can see that he’s wrong.”

“Mr. Han Yoo-hyun, calm down.”

In the awkward situation, Inspector Ju Ik-hyun put his hand on his forehead.

That’s when it happened.

A deep bass voice echoed in the interrogation room.

“The police are pathetic.”

Thud.

Inspector Ju Ik-hyun was startled and bowed to the door.

“Chief, hello.”

The police officers in the interrogation room all stood up and greeted him.

“Hello.”

The police chief walked in with his hand raised, responding to the wave of greetings.

He was one of the most powerful positions in the police force, the chief of Jongno Police Station.

The four mugunghwa badges on his shoulder showed his authority.

“You’re here. Tell the chief the truth.”

Jo Hee-deok took the initiative and acted calm.

Inspector Ju Ik-hyun quickly scanned the police chief and Director Jung Woo-hyuk.

It didn’t take long for him to confirm his suspicion with evidence.

The time it took for his judgment to turn into action was even shorter.

“Hey, you scammer. Sit down.”

Inspector Ju Ik-hyun suddenly shouted, and Jo Hee-deok was confused.

“What? Inspector Ju, what’s wrong?”

“Stop talking nonsense. I’ll put you in the detention center right away.”

“Why? I’m Jo Hee-deok. You clearly got a phone call…”

To shut up Jo Hee-deok, Inspector Ju Ik-hyun yelled louder.

“How dare you mock the police. What are you doing? Sit him down.”

The police officers next to him rushed over and forced Jo Hee-deok to sit down.

“Sit down.”

“Why are you doing this to an innocent person? Is this how the people’s stick should act?”

Behind the noisy Jo Hee-deok, the police chief bowed his head to Director Jung Woo-hyuk.

He looked like he had a deep connection with him, as they were of similar age.

“Director Jung, are you okay? I heard you were hurt.”

“Ah, Chief Hwang, it’s nothing.”

“No, it’s not. You must be in pain, and you shouldn’t keep the victim here for interrogation. You should send him to the hospital.”

“It’s okay. Don’t worry too much.”

Director Jung Woo-hyuk waved his hand as if it was nothing, but Yoo-hyun was not.

He had no reason to hesitate anymore.

To completely tie up Jo Hee-deok’s feet here?

As always, he quickly decided and acted.

“Ugh.”

Thud.

Yoo-hyun clutched his chest and fell, and Director Jung Woo-hyuk was shocked.

“Are you okay?”

“Ugh.”

“Are, are you okay?”

Inspector Ju Ik-hyun, who was interrogating him, turned pale and supported Yoo-hyun.

“My chest, ugh.”

“Inspector Ju. How can you keep the victim here for so long?”

The police chief shouted, and Inspector Ju Ik-hyun’s face turned pale.

“That, that’s, the evidence…”

“You said the testimonies matched and the video was clear. Put those bastards in the detention center and send the victims to the hospital. Hurry.”

The police chief pushed harder in front of Director Jung Woo-hyuk.

The whole interrogation room was stirred by the harsh order, and the police officers spat out their voices with vigor.

“Yes, yes. I understand.”

They all tensed up.

The situation was settled in an instant when the police chief stepped in.

Jo Hee-deok and his gang were sent to the detention center, and Yoo-hyun went to the hospital.

Along with him was Kwon Sung-eun, the youngest sergeant of the interrogation team.

He was a rather passionate policeman who took care of Yoo-hyun from the admission process to the examination.

“You don’t have to worry so much about me. Thank you.”

“Worry? This is what the chief himself asked me to do. I’ll do my best to help you. Just let me know.”

He was a bit over the top, but it was helpful.

He needed his help to check on Jo Hee-deok’s situation at the police station.

In that sense, Yoo-hyun offered him a more solid carrot.

“Thank you. I’ll make sure to tell the chief through Director Jung.”

“Really?”

“Of course. I can do that much.”

“Thank you. Thank you. I’ll do my best to help you.”

Kwon Sung-eun grabbed Yoo-hyun’s hands with a sparkle in his eyes, even for such a trivial word.

“Ha ha. Don’t mention it.”

Yoo-hyun tried to pull his hand away, but he didn’t let go easily.

For some reason, his expression looked very desperate.

The carrot that Yoo-hyun offered had an immediate effect.

Soon after, Yoo-hyun was in the doctor’s office.

Kwon Sung-eun, who was sitting next to him, spoke for Yoo-hyun as if it was his own business.

“Doctor, you must have seen the CCTV. He rolled with his whole body in the coffee shop. It was like a car accident. Especially this side of his back and neck…”

The doctor’s expression became serious because of his verbose explanation.

“It seems more serious than it looks.”

“Yes, doctor. He’s the one who stopped the scammer by throwing himself. The chief told me to take good care of him.”

“Huh. The chief?”

“I received his direct order. I appreciate your help.”

Kwon Sung-eun bowed his head, and the doctor replied with a sense of justice.

“I understand. He’s the one who risked his body to stop the scammer. I should take care of him, of course.”

“Is admission possible right away?”

“Of course. I’ll make sure you can be admitted right away.”

Some irrelevant words popped up in the process.

Admission?

Yoo-hyun was dumbfounded, but he thanked him first.

“I didn’t do anything big, but thank you for your concern.”

“You’re very humble, patient.”

“No, I’m not. But what about the diagnosis?”

And he pinpointed the necessary part.

He needed a medical certificate to prove the assault charge against Jo Hee-deok.

The doctor looked at the items listed on the monitor screen again and answered.

“Overall, it looks like it will take three weeks to heal.”

“I see.”

He didn’t show it, but it wasn’t a bad result.

There was only a slight bruise on the outside.

It was thanks to Kwon Sung-eun’s strong words that it worked.

Having gained an advantage, Yoo-hyun cautiously put his heart on the table.

“What if I don’t get admitted?”

“You may not feel any pain right now, but it will be severe when you wake up. You need to be admitted to rest.”

He would have refused the doctor’s recommendation if it was just that.

This level of pain was nothing compared to when he blocked Lee Jang-woo’s fist with his meat.

But Kwon Sung-eun’s words kept Yoo-hyun from leaving.

“Mr. Han, it will be a headache if the other side hires a lawyer. The insurance company will also check your admission status.”

“So if they think my condition is minor, they might let the scammers go?”

Kwon Sung-eun nodded at Yoo-hyun’s question.

“Yes. That’s right.”

He didn’t need to think any further when he heard the answer.

There was only one thing Yoo-hyun could do.

“My neck hurts a lot. I’ll be admitted.”

Yoo-hyun nodded his head and grabbed his neck.

“Yes. I’ll take you there.”

Kwon Sung-eun got up and supported Yoo-hyun.

Sometimes, you get caught up in something unintentional and don’t even know where you’re going.

That was exactly the case for Yoo-hyun, who was lying in a single room ward.

He was wearing a neck brace and getting an IV.

Of course, he kept this a secret.

He didn’t want to worry his surroundings for nothing.

He also wanted to sort out his thoughts quietly.

That didn’t mean he didn’t care about the situation inside the police station.

Beep.

-Jo Hee-deok is waiting for his lawyer in the detention center. I checked and it seems that Jeong Da-hye’s name came up twice during his statement. Nothing special though.

He got the message from Kwon Sung-eun that he had been waiting for.

He quickly scanned the content and replied.

-Thank you for your attention. I’ll ask you again if there’s any problem.

Thanks to the enthusiastic Kwon Sung-eun, Yoo-hyun was able to keep an eye on Jo Hee-deok’s situation from afar.

Jo Hee-deok’s detention was prolonged because Yoo-hyun sued him for assault.

He also added fraud charges, and eventually hired a lawyer.

He thought he wouldn’t be able to touch Jeong Da-hye for a while.

It bothered him that Jeong Da-hye’s name came up during his statement, but he couldn’t completely block that.

He was thinking about this and that when it happened.

Creak.

The door of the ward opened and Shin Nyeong-wook, the executive director, appeared.

“Director.”

Yoo-hyun tried to get up, but he stopped him.

“Lie down. You don’t have to get up.”

“I’m fine.”

“Fine? I heard from Director Jung Woo-hyuk that you were pretty hurt.”

“If I was, I wouldn’t have just taken it. What’s that?”

Yoo-hyun got up and pointed to the big box that Shin Nyeong-wook brought.

Thump.

He put the box on the floor and shrugged his shoulders.

“I brought it because you said you were staying alone. No one will take care of you, right?”

The box was full of snacks, drinks, and necessities.

The most welcome thing was the new martial arts novel.