As they slowly reached deeper into the forest, they saw a gray stone wall three meters high, which enclosed a fairly large area just before the dense forest in the back. Maybe less than a meter before the gate, the forest path turned into a gravel driveway. The gate was huge and also three meters tall, all made of metal, in a slightly darker shade of gray than the wall around. The very modern looking surveillance camera was located where the wall was in contact with the metal frame of the gate. The camera has moved right away when their car drove on a gravel part of the road.
- I don't see any intercoms...- Hyun Woo spoke up, scanning with his eyes the gate and parts of the wall nearby.- What are we supposed to do? Knock?- asked Soo Min, a little bit annoyed.At the same moment she said it tough, the gate clicked slightly and began to move automatically, disappearing behind the wall and opening for them a way inside. Hyun Woo moved the car forward again and felt cleaSoo Min and Hyun Woo entered the room and looked around. It housed several tables full of various cutting and sewing utensils, also for drawing designs. One of them also had a quite large sewing machine. The largest of them also contained materials of various colors and templates for cutting out various pieces of clothing. There were several mannequins in the center, but most were covered with black sheets.- I already have several projects practically ready, so I had to cover them, since all my projects till the release date are the fashion house secret.- explained Hyun Sik probably noticing their curious looks on covered mannequins.- Detectives, please sit down.- he pointed to a small sofa located on the other side of the room, in the very corner. He himself took the armchair located opposite.- Maybe you would like something to drink?- he suggested, looking at them both rather uncertainly.- There is no need. We came here for a specific purpose and it would be better to
Then they waited for about a minute in silence. Soo Min and Hyun Woo were already near the door, ready to go out, and Hyun Sik leaned lightly against the largest table, gazing at the view through the window, and it was beautiful because it showed what was behind the house - a huge forest stretching very far. It looked like there was no wall on the back side, but a similar metal fence like at Choi's residence. Therefore, it did not block the view like the wall surrounding the front and sides of the house and the surrounding area. Finally, there was a knock on the door, and only then did Hyun Sik move.- You can come in.- he said, and then the door opened and the same security guard stood there, who brought detectives upstairs.- Jun Ho, take care of detective Kim and detective Jung.- Hyun Sik added, addressing the man.- Of course.- said the security guard and motioned both detectives to step out into the corridor.- Goodbye again.- Hyun Sik said at the end, then Soo Mi
When they got off the elevator on this floor, Hyun Woo led Soo Min down the hall to the last door. They both stood in front of them, and Hyun Woo pressed the bell. First, a dog's bark was heard, then footsteps approaching the door. Then they opened and a middle-aged woman stood in them. She was slightly shorter than Soo Min, had a small physique, long hair in black color mixed with gray tied in a ponytail, black eyes and a small head. Her face was similar to Hyun Woo's, only with more feminine features. She was dressed in an airy dress over the knee, in a very light shade of blue, with dark blue polka dots. A medium-sized sapsali dog with white hair, slightly graying at the back, hung around her legs. The dog was apparently very excited about the guests and if his owner wouldn't stand in the door he would probably run closer to them.- Hyun Woo? Is that really you?- the woman asked, looking at him.- What a pleasant surprise, I did not expect you to visit me so soon. And y
During the meal Soo Min got to know quite a lot about Hyun Woo's family. His father, Jung Hyun Jun, was an officer in The Combat Police division of the Seoul Police Agency, and when Hyun Woo was only 10 years old, he died in action during one of the more violent riots, being only 35 years old. Since then Mrs Yoon raised her son alone with the help of her's and husband's family. She also got compensation from the police and with that money she opened a small restaurant. However, when Hyun Woo graduated from Police Academy and started working at the Gwangju police station, Mrs Yoon handed the restaurant over to her sister's daughter. She only dealt with restaurant finances and orders of products needed for cooking now.Hyun Woo, just like Soo Min, didn't have any siblings, but was so popular at school that he didn't need any. However, Hyun Woo wasn't popular because of his appearance, but mainly because he has always been very empathetic towards people. He was ready to listen and
When Hyun Woo finished helping his mother, then along with Soo Min said goodbye and left the apartment. Then they took the elevator down, left the apartment block, headed for the parking lot and got into the car. Of course, this time Soo Min took the driver's place again and Hyun Woo the passenger's seat. They fastened their seat belts and Soo Min started off the car park onto the street leading to the exit from Gwangju, towards Seoul. It was already getting dark, so they probably won't be able to do anything more today than taking the car to the parking lot at the police station and writing down a report about the conversations they had today.- Hyun Woo.- Soo Min said when they stood at the traffic light.- Yes, sunbae?- he asked, directing all his attention from the view outside the window at her.- I think we should add Ye Eun's brother to the list of suspects.- she announced, causing a shock on her partner's face.- I don't understand, sunbae... Why?- asked
The next day, on Saturday, the entire Violent Crime Section met in a restaurant run by the wife of officer Kim. Soo Min, since she already knew the address where Hyun Woo lived, decided to pick him up on her way and drive to the restaurant. By the time they arrived to the place, Jung Mo stood outside smoking a cigarette. Han Eul, Dae Shim and Joo Chan were already inside the restaurant, sitting at one of the tables located by the window, that's why they were clearly seen.- Hyun Woo hyung.- Jung Mo's face brightened, seeing him.- Sunbae.- then he bowed to Soo Min, which slightly surprised her. It was rare for Jung Mo to be so kind to her, but maybe because Joo Chan was usually with him.- Hi, Jung Mo.- Hyun Woo replied, smiling brightly.- Hello.- said Soo Min, looking at Jung Mo and even gave him a gentle smile.- Is everyone present?- she asked.- Basically yes. Only Sang Kyu is not here yet, but he called officer Kim and informed that he would be a little late.
(*Hoobae - younger colleague in school/work.**Soju - korean alcohol, similar to vodka.)- Officer Kim. It's so nice to see you, sunbae-nim.- Soo Min smiled brightly as he came closer. They hugged each other slightly, then she used hands to point on her partner standing nearby.- This is Jung Hyun Woo, the new detective I told you about, officer Kim.- she introduced him.- Hello, sunbae-nim.- Hyun Woo said with due respect and even saluted, making officer Kim laugh slightly.- Good good. You don't have to say hello to me with that much respect.- the man said after a moment.- Call me officer Kim, that's all I need.- he added, patting him lightly on the shoulder.- Okay, officer Kim.- Hyun Woo corrected himself immediately, smiling broadly.- I've heard a lot about you. And I'm not just talking about what they said on television.- replied officer Kim.- Soo Min also told me a bit when she called me. And
When the small farewell party for officer Kim was over, Soo Min again offered to take Hyun Woo home, when they left the restaurant and were in the parking lot.- Sunbae, I'm afraid we have to take a taxi or a bus.- Hyun Woo told her. They both drank alcohol, Soo Min even more than he did, so driving the car by themselves was not an option.- But I have a car...- Soo Min said, swaying slightly sideways, waving the keys right in front of his eyes.- I know, but we both drank alcohol. Don't you think it would be bad for a couple of detectives to be caught by traffic police for driving under the influence?- Hyun Woo explained, then grabbed the keys and put them back into her purse.- The couple...- said Soo Min, laughing like a teenage girl.- Do you like me so much, Hyun Woo?- she asked flirtatiously, looking at him.- Do you like this noona?- she added after a moment, pointing at herself.Hyun Woo had to admit that Soo Min looked really cute, quite different tha