If I make you a prosecutor, are you going to be the president of South Korea?

"The bad news is that you're not the only one vying for the position of head of the Criminal Division 3; other prosecutors' offices have also nominated candidates."

“Those senior prosecutors not only have qualifications and achievements, but many also have powerful backers. Your achievements are impressive, but your qualifications are far from enough.”

"As you know, in South Korea, seniority is the norm in all professions and social classes. To get promoted, ability alone is far from enough. In fact, the very act of nominating you as a ministerial candidate has already caused dissatisfaction among many senior prosecutors in the Seoul District Prosecutors' Office."

"In short, as the chief prosecutor, I am only responsible for the nomination. Whether you can get the ministerial position or not is up to you."

"Actually, my suggestion is that you wait a few more years to gain more experience. With your current popularity and reputation, once you reach the age, being promoted to minister is basically a sure thing."

Xu Zaixian explained the pros and cons.

Lee Seung-hwan breathed a sigh of relief.

He thought the bad news was just Xu Zaixian joking with him.

Or the bad news is that he rejects Seo Min-young's advances.

That's all?

Qualifications?

We're targeting those old guys who rely on their seniority and climb the ranks by getting ahead!

This ministerial position can only be his.

Damn it, nobody can do anything about it!

Forget about seniority; my rules are the rules!

A sharp glint flashed in Lee Seung-hwan's eyes, but he quickly concealed it.

He then bowed deeply to Xu Zaixian: "I will never forget the Chief Prosecutor's kindness in promoting me, but I still want to compete for the position of Minister."

"Furthermore, to repay your kindness, I will definitely treat Minying well, marry her in a grand and glorious ceremony, contribute to the Xu family, and bring them many children and blessings!"

Xu Zaixian's face stiffened immediately after hearing this: "You son of a bitch, when did I agree to marry Minying?"

Xu Minying's pretty face lit up with joy and excitement. Ignoring her father's unpleasant expression, she went straight to Li Chenghuan's side, took his arm, and said sweetly:

"Dad, Oppa and I are deeply in love, and no one can separate us. Since Oppa is here today, I want to officially announce to you that we are together!"

"Whether you agree or not, I'm definitely going to marry Oppa!"

Seeing that his daughter was already siding with outsiders before she was even married, Xu Zaixian's face turned black with anger. He glared sternly at Li Chenghuan with his imposing eyes, as if he wanted to hear an explanation from Li Chenghuan.

Unexpectedly, Li Chenghuan shrugged and said innocently, "Old... Chief Prosecutor, as you can see, Minying and I are truly in love, and our love will last until death. She will not marry anyone but me, and I will not marry anyone but her. I hope you can grant us your blessing."

"Please believe me, I will definitely make her happy."

"Besides, I don't think any other South Korean man is good enough for Min-young except for me."

Xu Zaixian: "..."

Lee Seung-hwan, that bastard, has a really thick skin. There are so many second-generation chaebols and powerful families in South Korea, and countless others have a higher starting point than Lee Seung-hwan. Where does he get the confidence to think he can be compared to those real powerful and wealthy families?

However, Xu Zaixian was not the kind of domineering parent, nor did he intend to use his daughter to marry into other powerful families. As long as his daughter liked him, he would at most examine the man's background, character, potential, and ambition.

Li Chenghuan is an orphan, and his only elder brother also passed away not long ago. He has no ties and is all alone.

Although there are no parents to rely on, this also fundamentally eliminates the weakness of being attacked and slandered by political enemies.

That's how the South Korean bureaucracy works. Just because you're fine doesn't mean your wife, children, parents, or relatives are without fault.

They can't find your weaknesses, but they can target your family and relatives. Many former presidents have been betrayed by the people around them.

Lee Seung-hwan's abilities are undeniable. Whether in his regular work or in handling cases that shocked the nation, such as the Mapo Bridge bombing, he remained calm and competent, handling cases beautifully and satisfying all parties involved.

What's most terrifying is his keen sense of smell and survival skills. He was able to turn the tide and turn danger into opportunity every time the Insider Alliance put him under extreme pressure and attacked him. He not only emerged unscathed, but his fame also increased.

Any ordinary prosecutor in Lee Seung-hwan's situation at the time would have been killed long ago.

But Lee Seung-hwan defied the odds and turned the tables, gradually making his way to where he is today.

This kid's temperament and skills are innate; he's destined to be a big shot.

This is also why Seo Jae-hyun wanted to make an exception and nominate Lee Seung-hwan.

Including the fact that he had previously shielded him from pressure from high-ranking figures, besides the relationship between the young man and his daughter, Lee Seung-hwan's own ability to prove himself was also an important reason.

Xu Zaixian knew that it was better to help someone in need than to add flowers to brocade. Investing in Li Chenghuan should not be a loss. If he could really reach that level, then the Xu family would be climbing the social ladder.

The only flaw of this guy is that he's too much of a womanizer.

So he sighed and said, "You brat, I don't care if you mean it sincerely or not, Minying is my only daughter. You must not let her down. If one day she comes crying to me and says that you abandoned her after taking advantage of her, I will never forgive you, understand?"

Xu Zaixian's words were essentially an admission that the two were together. As a father, all he could do was to protect his daughter and prevent her from suffering any injustice.

Lee Seung-hwan stopped joking and instead solemnly assured Seo Jae-hyun, "Please rest assured, Father-in-law, my wife can only be Min-young!"

When Xu Minying heard her father agree to let her be with Oppa, she cheered and was especially happy, "Thank you, Dad, I love you!"

"Alright, alright, you two get out of here right now. Remember, be mindful of your behavior in the prosecutor's office, lest others see you and gossip." Xu Zaixian waved his hand dismissively, starting to shoo them away.

He added one last thing before he finished speaking.

"Also, when you have time, bring your oppa to our house for dinner. Your mom has been saying she wants to meet this kid."

Hearing his father-in-law's words, Li Chenghuan's lips curled up. "Since it's a personal invitation from my father-in-law, why don't I visit your home tomorrow night?"

Xu Zaixian waved his hand, indicating that it was up to him.

Lee Seung-hwan and Seo Min-young then left the chief prosecutor's office one after the other.

On their way back, the two chatted quietly as they walked.

Xu Minying complained about why Oppa came home so late last night. She finally mustered up the courage to go to Oppa's house, but all she saw was Oppa's sister-in-law.

Lee Seung-hwan looked apologetic, saying that he had a social engagement that he couldn't get away from, and that he was meeting important people and couldn't refuse them. He said he was on his way home as soon as possible, but Min-young still left.

Xu Minying then explained that her father was worried about her going to Oppa's house alone, so he personally went to pick her up and bring her home.

Lee Seung-hwan's fists hardened after hearing this. That old bastard Seo Jae-hyun was actually so wary of him. So what if Seo Min-young slept at his house? It's not like there weren't any rooms available for her.

Is it really necessary to pick them up and take them home overnight?!

Is Lee Seung-hwan the kind of man who can't resist the temptation of beautiful women?!

But then again.

Since Xu Minying didn't come back halfway, who was in his room last night?

Lee Seung-hwan was hesitant to delve deeper into the matter. After making plans to have lunch with Seo Min-young, he returned to his office.

They've returned to their home turf.

Lee Seung-hwan's expression turned serious as he entered work mode. He first summoned the chief of staff, Jung Jik-soo, and asked, "Where is Chen Hyun-pil being held now?"

As Lee Seung-hwan's chief of staff, Jeong Jik-soo not only had to complete the various tasks assigned to him, but also had to deal with all sorts of people, making him a shrewd and capable steward.

Last night, after Lee Seung-hwan, Oh Yeon-soo, and Jang Pil-woo finished discussing the "startup" project in Southeast Asia, Jung Jik-soo took charge of coordinating with their subordinates and handing over Chen Hyun-pil to them.

Upon hearing Lee Seung-hwan inquire about Chen Hyun-pil's whereabouts, Jung Jik-soo immediately replied, "He's currently being held in the Seoul District Prosecutors' Office's detention room. Would you like to interrogate him personally, or bring him to your office?"

"I'll go myself." Li Chenghuan hadn't even settled in his seat before he stood up again, gesturing for Zheng Zhishu to lead the way.

Under Zheng Zhishu's leadership.

Lee Seung-hwan met Chen Hyun-pil, who had been detained for a long time and was in a somewhat depressed state, in a detention cell.

At this moment, Chen Xianbi was wearing a prison uniform, with a stubble beard, slightly sunken eyes, and an unkempt appearance. He also had some minor injuries on his body, as if he had been tortured.