I Became a Scoundrel of a Chaebol Family Chapter 190

"What... what do you an by that??"

I was the one who was dumbfounded, but the arrogant won seed more shocked, making exaggerated gestures. So dramatically tilted their heads back and let out deep sighs, while others shook their heads in disapproval. Every little thing they did irritated .

If they’d at least invested in so basic anti-aging treatnts or upkeep packages to look decent, I could’ve enjoyed the view. Instead, they had rolls of fat spilling out to the sides, completely unkempt. Tell , wouldn’t you be annoyed?

"Why? If you're starting such a large project, shouldn't you at least discuss it with the local residents?"

"Why should I?"

"What do you an, why??"

"Look, I already told you. We’ve suffered so much because of those monstrosities here!"

"Even during the operation to clear this area, there was all that fuss about evacuation orders. What if, during the operation, a stray shell had landed in our backyard? We’ve been taking on risks during this operation too. Naturally, we should discuss the benefits that co with it!"

One woman started speaking, and the others imdiately chid in. Their voices were grating, high-pitched, and loud enough to make my ears hurt.

I lazily scratched my ear with one hand while clenching my other fist.

I would try to reason with them, but if that failed, there was only one solution. Historically, the best cure for troublemakers has always been a solid punch.

"Ma’am, please, this isn't the place for this."

"Ladies, please leave. If you continue, you'll be obstructing official duties."

The police officers accompanying tried to intervene. But they seed either inexperienced or hesitant and were practically groveling before these ordinary won.

They didn’t look like the proud police force of Incheon I knew. A real Incheon officer would’ve landed a punch by now.

"Wait a minute! We're talking to this young man right now!"

"Hey, don’t touch !"

"Ma’am, please, you really can't—"

Seeing that there was no point in arguing further, I waved the officers back. They hesitated but eventually stepped away, leaving the won emboldened. They must’ve thought I was listening to them.

"See? He’s a man who can have a proper conversation. Not like those others."

"Why are they trying to send away people claiming their rightful demands?"

"So? What is it you want?"

"Well, first of all, it seems like you haven’t properly calculated the surrounding circumstances. Over the past 20 years—"

"You’ve already said it. For 20 years, property values haven’t risen and even dropped. At best, they’re 3 or 4 hundred million when others are 7 or 8 hundred. Factoring in an average annual interest of 4%, that’s around 300 million lost in interest alone over 20 years."

"Exactly! And adding the stagnant property values and inflation, each household has roughly lost 1 billion won!"

"Plus, we bore risks during the operation, so—"

I blew the earwax off my pinky finger. The won flinched and grimaced.

"What, what are you doing!"

"Risk during the operation? Well, if the industrial complex had stayed as it was, you wouldn’t have had to bear that risk. So maybe leaving it alone would’ve been better? Was it livable when the complex was still here?"

"That’s not... what I an is, it needs more consideration—"

"Risk, ma’am, ans your daughter walking outside and getting kidnapped by gangsters, ending up in a sen warehouse. That’s risk."

"Why would you use such an example? That’s disgusting!"

"Actually, it’s been resolved. Thanks to . You should be paying for fixing it, but instead, you’re here whining at an untouched site. Wouldn’t you be pissed? And what’s with the property value complaints? Of course, prices were low because of the gangs. Now that they’re gone, they’ll rise. Do I need to give you a basic lecture too?"

It was obvious why their property values were low. Having an uncontrolled gang hub nearby would naturally depress prices.

But I solved that problem. Shouldn’t they be paying instead?

"Fine. Since we’re on the topic, your property values will rise now. And that’s thanks to mobilizing my assets, manpower, and connections to clear the industrial complex. So pay up."

I clapped my hands together for emphasis. The won were horrified.

"Wh-what? Pay you??"

"Your property values are rising because of . Didn’t you just say prices would go up by 3 or 4 hundred million? Ethically, you should give 30%. Each household in your complex owes 1 billion won. Soo-ah, take down their details."

"Yes, sir. Ladies, look this way."

Soo-ah touched her temple. Her eyes turned golden as she swiftly scanned the won.

"W-what are you doing! Why should we pay—"

"Exactly my point, you bitch!"

I slapped the loudest one across the face.

Smack! A satisfying sound echoed as several white teeth scattered onto the ground. I vaguely heard Soo-ah mutter, "Oh my," as a horrible scream erupted. The other won crowded around the fallen one in panic, and the police rushed over.

"Master, you really can’t—!"

"They’re trying to leech off my business. Do you know how much money I’ve poured into this project?"

Just the land here cost over 100 billion won, you idiots.

"Soo-ah, draft the notice and send it."

"Are you really going to file it?"

"Of course. File everything."

I didn’t actually plan to collect. This was just to piss them off. Maybe now they’d think twice before stirring up trouble.

It’s funny. If they just stayed quiet, their property values would naturally increase. But no, human greed knows no bounds. They leap into the fray without a second thought.

"What the hell is this!?"

"Do you think you’ll get away with this?!"

"You’re supposed to be a politician! And you’re assaulting civilians like this!"

"I would never vote for soone like you!"

What kind of nonsense is this now?

"Politics? Who? ?"

When did I ever say I was going into politics? Where’s this coming from?

"...I think it’s from that speech you gave before, sir. So people seem to have speculated about it."

"..."

I glanced at the officers. Judging by their uneasy expressions, they probably thought the sa.

Unbelievable.

So, because I beat the crap out of the district mayor and gave a speech, so idiots assud I was aiming for politics?

Did my actions really seem political?

"So that's why the police couldn't handle those troublemakers... because of ."

Thanks to my speech, the restoration of the Namdong Industrial Complex was now widely recognized as my work. If any trouble arose here, it would inevitably tarnish my na unnecessarily. The police must have felt burdened by that.

"Fascinating. The way the world works. Politics, huh."

"From an average person’s perspective, becoming a politician is the ultimate mark of success."

"Tch."

I squatted down in front of the won who had been spouting nonsense. After getting slapped, it seed their danger sensors finally switched on, and they flinched when they saw .

"Listen, ma’am. I don’t do politics."

They shivered silently.

"Have you ever seen a master take a broom from a servant?"

"...!"

"Why are you dragging my status down without permission? How ridiculous."

"Y-you..."

The won didn’t dare to say anything more. As expected, a good punch is the most effective way to deal with troublemakers.

I pulled out my wallet, took out a few checks, and tossed them onto the ground.

"Here’s compensation. I threw in a little extra, so don’t co back later with complaints."

They stayed silent, looking dumbfounded.

I handed so cash to the stunned police officers as a token of appreciation.

"Next ti, just punch them right away."

"Are you sure that’s okay, sir?"

"What’s not okay is wasting ti with nonsense like this. Do you know how much of my ti they’ve already wasted?"

I glanced at my watch.

"Ten minutes, gone."

"S-sorry, sir. We’ll handle it that way next ti."

"Pass it up to your superiors, too. Stop making unnecessary assumptions. If they don’t know, tell them to ask."

"Understood. I’ll make sure the ssage gets through."

I patted the officers on the shoulder and walked past them.

"Alright, everyone, get up."

"You’re under arrest for obstruction of official duties and assault."

"Ahhh! What are you doing!"

"We’re the victims here!"

"Get up, you bitches."

I barely listened as the police, who had transford into enforcers, started their arrests. The panicked won tried their antics again, but the crisp sound of slaps quickly put an end to their resistance.

"Now that’s the Incheon police I know."

"...What exactly is your view of the police?"

"Well, I think of them like I think of you, Soo-ah."

I gave Soo-ah’s butt a squeeze.

"Excellent, corrupt cops."

"..."

Soo-ah was left speechless.