The Underground Emperor: Starting with Running Away with His Sister-in-Law

They really don't treat Ding Xin and Wu Xiuyan as outsiders anymore.

As the saying goes...

Like attracts like, and the effect of a diamond necklace is still top-notch!

Zhu Yang remained silent.

Nobody knows what he's thinking right now...

But the bulging veins on his neck and the faint hint of embarrassment on his face...

It seems to explain a lot.

"Come on, let's drink!"

Ding Xin took the initiative to pick up the wine pot next to him and fill the empty cup in front of Zhu Yang.

Then he picked up his own cup.

He seemed preoccupied and unmoved.

The thought suddenly changed.

Ding Xin put down his cup, and with a sincere look in his eyes, said earnestly, "Prosecutor Zhu, I'm a few years younger than you, so I should call you Brother Zhu. I'm treating you to dinner today partly to get together and to thank you for your help last time..."

On the other hand, I've also heard these rumors. To be honest, when I first met you, I felt we clicked immediately, and we've gotten along quite well lately...

That's why I can't stand seeing people speak ill of you behind your back...

I know you're an honest person, Brother Zhu...

But as the old Chinese saying goes, "It's easy to draw the skin of a tiger, but hard to draw its bones; you can know a person's face, but not their heart..."

Not everyone is as genuinely kind as we are...

Ding Xin's words were sincere and heartfelt, emphasizing empathy.

The simple address of "Brother Zhu" elevated their personal relationship to a whole new level.

After listening to this, Zhu Yang...

He couldn't help but nod repeatedly.

can only say...

Without comparison, there is no harm.

Look at Ding Xin, he's not only generous, but he also doesn't bother him with any nonsense.

The only time.

It also brought him so many benefits.

Let's take another look at those so-called presidents that Ding Xin just mentioned...

Not to mention that he's usually stingy.

They're still spreading rumors about him all day long, using his name as a pretext.

Who is sincere, and who is deceitful...?

It's so clear at a glance!

Zhu Yang wouldn't think it was his fault; he would only think that he had made bad friends in the past.

As for whether Ding Xin would use this to deceive him...

impossible!

Absolutely impossible!

Even assuming the worst, what benefit would Ding Xin gain from deceiving him?

Think of this...

Zhu Yang's expression softened slightly.

It's true what they say, time will tell...

At least through the trials and tribulations, he managed to find Ding Xin, a true gem among them!

Seeing the approval in Zhu Yang's eyes, Ding Xin seized the opportunity and raised his wine glass again.

As he gestured for Zhu Yang to touch one of them, he said with a smile, "Actually, it's nothing serious. It's just a bunch of idle people talking nonsense. I've already privately sent someone to warn them. Just be more careful in the future, Brother Zhu..."

As soon as these words came out.

Not only did Zhu Yang raise his wine glass, but Kim Tae-yeon also picked up her teacup, saying, "Executive Director Ding, thank you so much..."

"It's nothing, just small things. And sister-in-law, we're all family. Don't call me 'department head' or anything like that in private, just call me Ashin..."

After Ding Xin finished speaking, he grinned and looked very cheerful.

Ding Xin then finished his drink and, taking advantage of the atmosphere, continued to Zhu Yang, "Actually, I've wanted to say this for a while now. I do have some experience in making money. If you need anything in the future, just let me know. I can't guarantee I'll do it, but I'll definitely do my best..."

My brother and I will work together; I'll take care of the funding and give you my full support.

Brother Zhu, you're in charge of getting promoted, step by step, until you reach the top.

Let's walk hand in hand and move forward together!

To be honest, as long as Brother Zhu's position is high enough, then we brothers will have everything, right?

Ding Xin's words were very straightforward.

It was so blatant that it practically brought the collusion between officials and businessmen to the forefront.

But it was precisely this straightforwardness that made Zhu Yang and his wife feel a genuine sense of sincerity.

I don't dislike it!

The most obvious reaction was that Zhu Yang raised his glass more frequently.

"Hey, by the way, Brother Zhu, I heard you've been a senior prosecutor at the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office for several years now. You must be qualified enough to be promoted to chief prosecutor, right? How's it going? Any good news lately?"

After a few more drinks, Ding Xin casually swirled his glass, talking as if they were having a casual chat.

Now that the mood has been built up, it's time to get to today's real topic.

bring it on...

Let's see if this appetizer, which we've prepared in advance, can whet your appetite.

"The minister and the prosecutor..."

Zhu Yang didn't answer, but just shook his head helplessly.

"what happened?"

Ding Xin asked, feigning curiosity.

"Ah-Xin, you might not be aware, but promotions for prosecutors aren't just about seniority..."

This time it was Kim Tae-yeon who spoke. Her eyes flickered as she said gently, "Currently, all the chief prosecutors in the prosecutor's offices here in Seoul are fully staffed..."

Many senior prosecutors have been in their current positions for many years; is it really that difficult to move them out?

to be honest.

What she meant was that everyone has their own role to play.

And it specifically refers to the pits in Seoul.

Aside from Seoul, places like Gyeonggi Province and Jeolla Province have many vacant ministerial and prosecutor positions.

However...

Serving as a ministerial prosecutor in those places is no different from being exiled; it would be better to continue serving as a senior prosecutor in Seoul.

Zhu Yang, holding his wine glass, chimed in, "That's exactly right, Ah Xin. To be honest, after that case you provided last time, I've barely met the requirements for promotion in all aspects..."

Now we just need one more position, but that depends on an opportunity, specifically when a ministerial or prosecutor position becomes available above me...

"Um, I'm not really sure. From what I remember, the requirements for becoming a prosecutor are very strict, and there are very few positions available, but there are quite a few departments within the prosecutor's office. So I always thought that prosecutors could be directly promoted once they reached the required qualifications..."

Ding Xin nodded with a look of sudden realization.

As if talking to himself, he voiced his own understanding...

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Chapter 326 Taking the bait

The voice just fell.

Zhu Yang smiled and chimed in, "Actually, your understanding is already quite detailed, it's just that some details differ slightly from the actual situation..."

After saying this, he paused.

As if carefully choosing his words, he continued, "Indeed, the overall number of prosecutors is not large, so logically the promotion path should be quite broad..."

But that depends on the location!

In Seoul, for example, roughly half of the current prosecutors within the system are concentrated...

The phrase "too many monks and too little porridge" doesn't even fully capture the situation regarding promotions!