I Became a Scoundrel of a Chaebol Family-Chapter 142

"Can you arrange an external meeting with this Dan Tto? I’d rather not go into the complex if I can help it."

Namdong Industrial Complex was one of Incheon’s most dangerous areas. Even for Soo-ah, a former police officer, her visits there could be counted on one hand.

The only times she’d entered were when crimes from the complex spilled into the surrounding areas, requiring police reinforcements from outside jurisdictions. Even then, going deep into the complex was rare. Her first and last deep entry had been earlier this year, escorting Go Muyeol.

"Given the location, that would be difficult."

"Of course. The moment those Namdong Complex criminals step outside, it’s essentially an immediate death sentence. It makes sense. I was just asking on a whim."

This dynamic stemmed from an unspoken agreement between the Namdong District Police Station and the Namdong Industrial Complex.

The deal was simple: “We won’t storm the complex to arrest you, so long as you don’t come out. If you do, you’ll be eliminated.”

While some additional incentives and payoffs circulated during this arrangement, the fundamental goal was to confine the criminals within the complex.

The criminals benefited as well. Though they couldn’t leave, they avoided prison and could continue living their lives, which led to the area becoming a growing magnet for miscreants.

"What is Master currently doing? He mentioned entering negotiations with political figures this week."

"He’s already spoken with the Prosecutor General, and about an hour ago, Representative Kim Eun-ji set foot on the artificial island."

"Starting strong right from Monday. Then we can’t afford to fall behind. Rumors have likely begun to spread already, so we need to secure the land held by this Dan Tto before others catch wind of it."

If Soo-ah could absorb Dan Tto’s 18% share, she would control nearly 90% of the Namdong Industrial Complex’s land. Including the overseas-owned portions, the total would reach 95%.

The mission’s completion was tantalizingly close.

"Prepare for entry."

"Yes, Director. Preparing for entry."

**+++

Kim Eun-ji’s demeanor bordered on groveling.**

When I impulsively offered her my foot, she began sucking on it without hesitation.

It was a strange sensation. I had never asked anyone to do something like that before, and yet here I was, acting on an odd whim and watching her comply.

The act itself felt bizarre, but the fact that she went through with it was even stranger. How badly did she want to align herself with me?

"That’s enough."

"Haah—"

She withdrew, leaving my foot drenched in saliva. While I was wondering what to do with the mess, Seung-hee approached and carefully wiped it clean with tissues.

"Representative, you’ve got a lot of spirit. No hesitation at all—quite decisive."

"Th-thank you."

"But, do you really understand what pledging loyalty to me entails? It’s not going to be pleasant, especially as a woman."

"That..."

Kim Eun-ji stared at my foot before raising her gaze to meet mine.

"I think I’ve come to understand."

"Is that so?"

Well, it was probably obvious. Anyone who would casually order someone to suck their foot wasn’t going to be shy about demanding other things. My reputation as a libertine wasn’t exactly a secret.

"Take a seat. We have more to discuss."

"Understood."

Kim Eun-ji rose awkwardly, carefully observing my reactions as she made her way back to her seat.

I briefly considered taking things further, but ultimately decided to hold off.

Why? Because she just sucked my foot.

I value kissing.

Kissing is what gets me truly excited. Whether I’m thrusting inside someone or simply holding them close, there’s a stark difference in intensity between kissing during the act and not.

But there was no way I was kissing the mouth that had just been on my foot. At the very least, she’d need to brush her teeth before I’d consider it.

So, today was a pass.

"I’ll proceed as though you’ve agreed to my request. Is that acceptable?"

"Yes, please go ahead."

"Convince your committee to secure maximum support. As you said, it’ll be almost like a war, so the more resources, the better."

"I’ll make it happen."

We discussed the plan to sweep Namdong Industrial Complex. Having pledged loyalty to me, Kim Eun-ji responded with enthusiasm, promising to do everything within her power.

The conversation then shifted to the broader scope of development.

Clearing the Namdong Complex was merely a stepping stone—it wasn’t the goal or the endgame.

"You’re planning to relocate the headquarters of the corporations you establish to Namdong Industrial Complex?"

"Yes, in exchange for receiving various incentives. That’s why the negotiations need to be concluded before the clearing begins. We need to extract as much as we can while we still have leverage."

Kim Eun-ji paused to consider before speaking.

"In that case, the scope of the negotiations will expand significantly. It won’t just be about coordinating with the district mayor."

"Then who else?"

"At the very least, you’ll need to involve the Ministry of Planning and Finance, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport, the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy, and the National Tax Service. Not to mention the relevant committee members—"

"Isn’t your committee, the Public Safety Recovery Committee, capable of covering all that under the pretext of restoring order to Incheon?"

She froze for a moment as if buffering.

"That... is technically true. However, practically speaking, there are some limitations—"

"Limitations just mean that with enough force, it can all be done. Right?"

"Perhaps..."

"Ambiguity means there’s room for interpretation and expansion of authority. If it were impossible, you would have said so outright. If the authority is excessively broad, we just need to enforce it with equal strength."

After a moment of thought, Kim Eun-ji nodded.

"Yes, that’s one way to look at it. As you said, ambiguous authority implies potential for expansion if we have the means to push it through. With sufficient support, this committee could accomplish almost anything."

As expected.

"Kim Eun-ji, you pledged loyalty to me, didn’t you?"

She straightened her back.

"Yes. I will remain loyal to you, Young Master."

"I’m going to test your capabilities. With the support of my office and Prestige, turn this project into your own masterpiece. Your goal is to secure a corporate tax exemption for the Namdong Industrial Complex for at least five years—permanent would be even better."

Kim Eun-ji stood and bowed deeply.

"I will see it through without fail!"

+++

After finishing the tour of the artificial island with Kim Eun-ji, I returned to the villa.

As soon as she stepped out of the AV, she left immediately—likely to carry out my orders.

"Ah, I forgot something really important. Damn it, what a fool. I left out the most crucial thing."

Seung-hee approached cautiously as I sighed and collapsed onto the sofa.

"What is it? Let me know, and I’ll relay it to Representative Kim Eun-ji."

"Hey, Seung-hee, you know about the Z-jip Meetings, right?"

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"Ah..."

"Write up a detailed summary about those and send it to Kim Eun-ji. Make sure she attends every Saturday evening. And until Soo-ah gets back, you’re in charge of reporting on it. Got it?"

"...Understood. I’ll send it right away. But weren’t you planning to test whether she was worth keeping around?"

"Interns still have to work, right? And if it’s a Z-jip intern, they should at least start with basic Z-jip tasks. Even if it’s just basic tasks, she still needs to participate properly."

"Understood."

Seung-hee walked off with a slightly incredulous expression.

Her face gave away subtle reactions, likely because she lacked the loyalty traits that others like her had. But I didn’t mind—her visible expressions actually suited her and made her even more alluring. I even found myself wondering how to coax more of those reactions from her.

"Damn, that’s a turn-on."

A short while later, Seung-hee returned.

"It’s been sent, Master."

"What did she say?"

"No significant reaction. She simply said she understood."

"Good. You sent it directly to Representative Kim Eun-ji, not through her aides or staff, right?"

"Yes, I sent it to the contact number she provided."

"Good, that’s how it should be. Let’s not complicate things unnecessarily. Looks like I unintentionally gained a political ally."

Originally, I only intended to involve her for this development project.

I hadn’t given much thought to politics yet.

But now that I’ve roped her in, I see the value. With so many potential entanglements in the political world ahead, having someone like her on hand might prove endlessly useful.

Should I push her to become the next mayor?

Kim Eun-ji as the autonomous mayor of Incheon, and me relentlessly dominating her body.

Not a bad picture.

"What’s the update on Soo-ah? It’s about time to wrap things up, isn’t it?"

"So far, she’s secured approximately 70% of the land."

"70%? That’s a bit short, isn’t it?"

"It seems the timeframe was a little tight... However, it’s expected that over 90% will be secured by the end of the week. She’s already identified most of the landowners, and according to the report, there’s one individual within Namdong Industrial Complex who owns a significant portion of the land."

"Really?"

If she manages to secure 90% of the land by the week’s end, it’s not a bad number.

To be ✪ Nоvеlіgһt ✪ (Official version) fair, as Seung-hee pointed out, the timeframe was overly ambitious to begin with.

"But someone inside the complex owns land?"

"Yes. A woman named Dan Tto reportedly holds about 18% of the entire Namdong Industrial Complex’s land—roughly 500,000 pyeong."

"No way. What kind of name is Dan Tto?"

Seriously?

"Of course, it’s a nickname, not her real name."

"I figured as much."

For a moment, I was genuinely alarmed.