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

"Not long ago, we acquired a stake in the South Korean newspaper, the News Daily, and gained some influence over public opinion. Only then did I gain the right to dine directly with them like I do now..."

From the hotel entrance to entering the private dining room...

It took me a full ten years to cover this short distance of 100 meters...

ten years!

so...

"Director Ding, you should know how lucky you are! On your first time attending a banquet like this, you're sitting in the seat I spent ten years trying to get!"

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Chapter 335 The True Strategist

Lucky?

Ding Xin would not think so.

It's just a dining spot, not worth mentioning at all.

His thinking was very straightforward.

If you're going to sit, sit in Jo Tae-seop's seat!

That position that everyone is willing to wait for, a position that leaves no room for argument!

At this moment...

Ding Xin felt that his life goals had become incredibly clear.

but...

Is the "lucky" in Seokdong Exit really just what it sounds like literally?

If we consider Ishido Izumi's usual speaking style...

Sudden.

A sudden inspiration struck Ding Xin.

It seems like something was gleaned from those two words...

Although Shi Dongchu never directly answered Ding Xin's question.

But the answer seemed to have already been given in the words.

Think of this...

Ding Xin subconsciously turned his head to look at Shi Dongchu and tentatively asked, "President Shi, what do you mean...?"

"That's right!"

Shi Dongchu smiled, his words carrying a hint of appreciation, but also a touch of complexity, "Your reaction was indeed quick. Do you think Zhong Jiu is qualified to attend such an occasion? Or rather, do I have the right to bring Zhong Jiu here directly?"

See Weizhi book.

If Li Zhongjiu were to say the same ambiguous words, he certainly wouldn't understand them.

However, Ding Xin was able to quickly grasp the meaning behind it.

This is the difference.

According to Shi Dongchu.

Li Zhongjiu is good, brave and fearless, but at best he is only a talented general.

Ding Xin, on the other hand, was a man who was truly capable of being a commander!

This time, they didn't wait for Ding Xin to respond.

Seok Dong-chul immediately gave the answer: "It was Representative Cho Tae-seop who personally instructed me to bring you here..."

A word to wake up the dreamer!

Ding Xin finally understood why it had always felt so out of place.

Take his table for example.

There were seven people in total, including Shi Dongchu, and the other six were all chairmen of various conglomerates.

Ding Xin was merely a junior executive director.

In such a setting.

It really does seem a bit too unconventional.

However...

After finally getting the answer from Shi Dong, Ding Xin felt even more confused.

"why?"

Filled with doubt, Ding Xin asked, "Why did you specifically ask me to come along? What do you think Representative Zhao Taixie's purpose is in doing this?"

"I'm not so sure either!"

Shi Dongchu gently shook his head, his face also showing deep thought.

This time, he wasn't just making things up.

In fact.

Zhao Taixie specifically instructed him to bring Ding Xin to the banquet.

Shi Dongchu himself couldn't figure it out either.

certainly...

There are still some guesses...

However, it's impossible to say it directly...

......

Actually, they weren't the only ones who felt confused.

Another person with the same question was Han Ji-hyun, the beautiful head of the department next to Jo Tae-seop.

After Ding Xin left.

Inside that room, which resembled a tea room.

Zhao Taixie remained in his original seat, while Ding Xin's seat was taken by Han Zhixian.

Apparently...

Their relationship was not as Ding Xin had speculated.

"Chief Han..."

Zhao Taixie, with a gentle expression, asked in a tone befitting an elder, "What do you think of Ding Xin?"

Han Ji-hyun seemed to have anticipated this question.

His face remained expressionless. After a moment's thought, he replied directly, "He may seem frivolous on the surface, but he's actually very confident and intelligent at heart. He's very good at hiding his true feelings..."

"good..."

Zhao Taixie picked up his teacup, took a sip, and smiled, "Ambitious, confident, and quick-witted, a very interesting young man, isn't he?"

"Yes, Congressman."

Han Zhixian nodded slightly in agreement, but then added, "There are many people like that, it's not too surprising, so why do you, Congressman..."

She stopped speaking halfway through her sentence.

It seems like they haven't figured out how to organize their next words yet.

"You're confused, aren't you?"

Zhao Taixie smiled nonchalantly, picked up on her unfinished words, and said in a gentle tone, "You're thinking, since Chairman Shi Dongchu of the Jinmen Group is already one of ours, why would I need to meet with this kid Ding Xin again?"

"Yes, Congressman!"

"It has nothing to do with the Kinmen Group; I simply want to meet him in person!"

As soon as these words came out.

Han Zhixian looked even more puzzled.

However...

Cho Tae-seop did not continue the topic.

Instead, she changed the subject and asked about something else: "How is Chairman Kim Geon-young's health lately?"

"He is plagued by illness and his condition is very bad. It is said that he fainted inexplicably some time ago, but he did not make a fuss and has been secretly hospitalized for treatment..."

Han Zhixian answered calmly and unhurriedly, clearly having been prepared in advance.

"Hmm, it seems he really has gotten old..."

Zhao Taixie pursed his lips, a look of reminiscence on his face, and sighed as if talking to himself, "Just imagine, back then, I was just a lowly prosecutor, and he was merely the chairman of a small conglomerate..."

Taking advantage of a certain opportunity, we reached a consensus and became the closest comrades-in-arms...