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

"And Zhang Junyu, that lunatic, and Cui Mingxi, that crazy woman, have teamed up. As far as I know, they want to harm you!"

This attitude seems quite good; at first glance, it sounds like they're quite adept at selling out their teammates.

However...

What kind of nonsense is this?

"laugh..."

Ding Xin chuckled, took out a cigarette case, lit one, took a deep drag, and mocked, "So, your sincerity is just to come and tell me that someone wants to harm me?"

Then...

Is this how you resolve conflicts with me—by simply coming here and telling me you don't want to be my enemy?

"No, of course it's not just these..."

Han Seung-hyuk waved his hand somewhat flusteredly, then composed himself and gave a detailed account of Choi Myung-hee's recent investigation into Jung Shin and her frequent contact with the police department.

Zhang Hanshu also chimed in with a couple of details about Zhang Junyu.

Ding Xin listened quietly, his expression unchanged, until they finished speaking, then raised an eyebrow and asked, "Are there any problems with the contracts I previously compiled through your agency, Youxiang?"

"The contract itself is definitely not the problem!"

Han Chenghe first patted his chest and assured them, then suddenly changed his tone, saying with some trepidation, "But I can't guarantee the contracts with those who signed with you back then..."

"those people?"

Ding Xin frowned, but quickly understood what he meant.

Since the contract itself is definitely not the problem.

Therefore, the "those people" that Han Seung-hyuk mentioned were not the people who signed the document literally, but rather the origins of Ding Xin's businesses before and after the establishment of the Xinyi Faction.

He slowly exhaled a puff of smoke.

Ding Xin began to recall carefully...

It seems like not many named enemies survived during that period...

Zhao Pengshu...

He committed suicide in prison less than a month after being imprisoned.

can only say...

After losing his money and power, there were far too many people who wanted him dead.

Zhang Qian...

He was extradited back to China, but was executed less than a month later.

Kim Tae-won...

Ding Xin set up a dog-eat-dog scheme, and they were already doomed.

The Yang brothers...

He was executed by Ding Xin in the Philippines.

The three main strongholds of the Singi faction are Guro-gu, Geumcheon-gu, and Yeongdeungpo-gu...

Any gang with a bit of prestige...

They were either swallowed up, or their leaders were all drowned by a few of Ding Xin's underlings—without exception!

......

After taking stock...

Ding Xin suddenly realized how insidious and cruel he had been when he first started out!

Tsk tsk tsk...

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Chapter 431 A Fallacy Explained

"Those people are all gone, there's no way to prove anything, right?"

Ding Xin, with a cigarette dangling from his lips, yawned and said casually.

"Forehead..."

Upon hearing this, Han Seung-hyuk felt a little stunned.

"If they all die, the problem will be even bigger!!"

Han Chenghe cried out inwardly, but he dared not say it aloud. He simply lowered his head and mumbled in agreement, "Then perhaps there won't be much of a problem..."

Upon hearing his words, Ding Xin turned to look at him, a hint of amusement in his eyes, knowing that he was not entirely sincere.

But so what?

The old, trivial matter has been scrutinized countless times. There are bound to be flaws, but for Ding Xin now, they are all minor, insignificant issues.

With a smile, Ding Xin turned his gaze to Zhang Hanshu beside him and said unhurriedly, "The news you just mentioned, while it doesn't really matter to me, still shows you're being sincere..."

Now tell me how you plan to resolve this conflict with me. Are you planning to personally give me 200 billion?

"Executive Ding, two hundred billion is too much. I don't have that much money on hand right now..."

Zhang Hanshu answered hesitantly, his throat sounding a little dry, perhaps due to nervousness.

"Not enough money?"

Ding Xin frowned, but he wasn't as forceful as he had been at the beginning. Instead, he slowly exhaled a puff of smoke and pretended to ponder, saying, "Fine, since you're showing some sincerity, I'll give you a 10% discount. 180 billion, take it out, and this matter will be settled!"

"No, we don't have that either..."

"Two hundred billion is not here, nor is eighteen hundred billion. So why did you ask me out today? Are you kidding me?"

Ding Xin's face darkened instantly, and Zhang Hanshu, intimidated by Ding Xin's gaze, subconsciously swallowed, but still reached out to stop Han Chenghe, who was about to speak up to smooth things over.

Silence for a few seconds.

Zhang Hanshu took a deep breath, his expression hardening, and said firmly, "Director Ding, let's not beat around the bush. We all know the value of that Jinjia Building. Two hundred billion won is far too much..."

But that's not the point, and we don't need to test each other. Since I'm sitting here, it's to reach a result that satisfies both of us!

Here...

I have a preliminary plan. Let me tell you about it so you can consider it and see if it's acceptable.

As soon as these words came out.

Han Seung-hyuk, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but widen his eyes.

He thought this situation was going to fall on his shoulders again today, but he didn't expect that the fake president, who had been fooled by him all along, would actually stand up for a while.

Now he does indeed look quite like the leader of a large corporation.

Ding Xin also became interested, and after looking Zhang Hanshu over with great interest, he nodded and said, "Alright, tell me what you think..."

"Then please forgive my bluntness..."

As Zhang Hanshu spoke, he straightened his posture, his expression becoming more focused: "I believe that Director Ding must have had some prior knowledge of our group. Of course, the difficulties our group is currently facing are also quite obvious..."

I won't hide this from you!

So, your demand for 200 billion won has really hit us where it hurts...

His attitude emphasized honesty, which pleased Ding Xin. Zhang Hanshu continued, "However, you seem to have overlooked one point: two hundred billion won is an unreasonable demand, even disregarding the true value of the Jinjia Building..."

"Even after the entire theme park project is completed, it's hard to say whether the final profit will reach 200 billion Korean won. You can't deny that, can you?"

"Yes, I'm listening, please continue..."

Ding Xin casually leaned back on the sofa and pointed to the wine bottle. Han Chenghe immediately understood, stood up, bent down, picked up an empty glass, poured half a glass, and gently placed it in front of Ding Xin.

"So, Executive Director, you're forcibly demanding that 200 billion won right now. Even if our group could come up with it, we wouldn't give it to you. Even if the project fails and is auctioned off, the final losses probably wouldn't reach that figure..."

Zhang Hanshu was giving a professional analysis, while Ding Xin slowly picked up his wine glass, took a sip, and interrupted, "You've been talking for so long but haven't come up with a concrete plan. Or are you saying you don't want to give it to me?"

"No, no, no, that's not what I meant..."

Zhang Hanshu immediately shook his head in denial. After a moment's pause, he reached for his wine glass, gulped down a large mouthful, then let out a long sigh and said with a firm look in his eyes, "My elder brother definitely won't give you this money, but I can, only if you grant me one request!"

"What request?"

Ding Xin looked at him and smiled mockingly.

Zhang Hanshu, however, did not care. He was already ready to act and said directly, "I can't come up with this money right now, but as the saying goes, the enemy of my enemy is my friend. As long as you, Executive Director Ding, agree to lend me a hand, I can promise you that once I have complete control of the group's operations, even if the amusement park project doesn't make a single penny, I will still hand over every single one of these 200 billion won!"

What a clever trick to get something for nothing.

Ding Xin scoffed and bluntly pointed out, "You've got a pretty good plan, haven't you? You can't even come up with 200 billion won right now, so why should I believe you can in the future? Besides, what if you change your mind later?"

"Director Ding, please rest assured, my promise to you is absolutely non-negotiable. If you don't believe me, we can find another way..."

I can draw up a contract with you right now. If you can help me become the chairman, then nine percent of the Babel Group's shares will be yours after the deal is done, and I'll take care of the taxes!

Our group's current total market capitalization is 2.3 trillion won, which is nine percent, but it completely exceeds 200 billion won...

Zhang Hanshu continued to assure him.