I Became a Scoundrel of a Chaebol Family-Chapter 190

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

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

If they’d at least invested in some basic anti-aging treatments 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 me, 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 mean, 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 ◆ Nоvеlіgһt ◆ (Only on Nоvеlіgһt) backyard? We’ve been taking on risks during this operation too. Naturally, we should discuss the benefits that come with it!"

One woman started speaking, and the others immediately chimed 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 me tried to intervene. But they seemed either inexperienced or hesitant and were practically groveling before these ordinary women.

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 me!"

"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 women 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 women 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 mean is, it needs more consideration—"

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

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

"Actually, it’s been resolved. Thanks to me. You should be paying me 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 me instead?

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

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

"Wh-what? Pay you??"

"Your property values are rising because of me. Didn’t you just say prices would go up by 3 or 4 hundred million? Ethically, you should give me 30%. Each household in your complex owes me 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 women.

"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 women 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 me 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 someone like you!"

What kind of nonsense is this now?

"Politics? Who? Me?"

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. Some people seem to have speculated about it."

"..."

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

Unbelievable.

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

Did my actions really seem political?

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

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 name 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 women who had been spouting nonsense. After getting slapped, it seemed their danger sensors finally switched on, and they flinched when they saw me.

"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 women 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 come back later with complaints."

They stayed silent, looking dumbfounded.

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

"Next time, just punch them right away."

"Are you sure that’s okay, sir?"

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

I glanced at my watch.

"Ten minutes, gone."

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

"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 message 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 transformed into enforcers, started their arrests. The panicked women 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.