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

Then, unhurriedly, she said, "I don't know what others think, but in my heart, you've always been innocent..."

Upon hearing this, Park Sung-bae gave a half-smile and said, "Really? Is that what you really think?"

He's putting on a rather arrogant attitude.

Clearly, they also took the opportunity to place themselves in a position of strength.

To gain complete control...

But what kind of person is Ding Qing?

Flattery was merely an attitude he displayed; a mayor of a poor place was really not worth his fear.

Even when you need someone's help.

So Ding Qing raised an eyebrow and retorted, "Otherwise what? If I didn't think that way, why would I be waiting for you here today?"

The words fell.

Park Sung-bae's expression immediately stiffened.

He didn't expect that his slight display of superiority would immediately provoke a counterattack from Ding Qing.

For a moment, he didn't know what to say.

Ding Qing chuckled softly.

Knowing when to stop, she changed the subject, saying, "I even prepared a gift for this in advance..."

After saying that, he gave Yang Wenxi a look.

Yang Wenxi nodded in understanding, got up, opened the leather bag he had been carrying, and took out a small black box.

It was respectfully placed in front of Park Sung-bae.

Park Sung-bae accepted the offer, asking with an awkward smile, "What's this?"

Ding Qing lit a cigarette and said with a smile, "It's just a small token of my appreciation, I hope Mayor Park won't find it offensive..."

Chapter 153 Verbal Confrontation

What are Ding Qing's feelings?

They are five gleaming golden turtles.

"Oh my god, Chairman Ding, you've gone to too much trouble."

Despite verbally declining, it didn't stop Park Sung-bae from opening the box at all...

When he saw the five adorable, golden dolls that symbolized good fortune, his smile became even brighter.

Ding Qing looked at Park Sung-bae and slowly exhaled a puff of smoke.

He said with a smile, "So, Mayor Park, are you satisfied with this gift?"

"Oh dear, I can't accept this, it's too precious..."

Park Sung-bae spoke of its value, but showed no intention of returning it...

Everyone present was shrewd and intelligent.

Ding Qing understood what he meant, and waved his hand, saying, "This little trinket is nothing, let alone valuable."

Hearing Ding Qing say this, Park Sung-bae accepted it without hesitation.

"Then I'll gladly accept!"

Now that the gifts had been given and the pleasantries had been exchanged, Ding Qing was ready to get to today's main topic.

"Mayor Park, what have you thought about the matter I mentioned to you last time?"

This time, Park Sung-bae didn't pretend to be stupid.

Instead, he said directly, "Chairman Ding, it's not that I don't want to help, but as you know, this project is being led by the Development Committee. We're still discussing the specific plans, and nothing has been formally finalized yet. I can't make a decision on this matter in the short term..."

"And as you know, I'm currently in the eye of the storm. Although the court acquitted me, those damn prosecutors are still watching me, so I can't go too far..."

His words, at first glance, seem to make some sense.

But upon closer analysis, it's all utter nonsense; saying it is as good as not saying it at all.

Ding Qing had thoroughly analyzed the materials from An'nan City.

It can be said like this.

Those members of the development committee have been made a fool of by Park Sung-bae.

In fact, the development project in Annam City had already been approved, and the Annam City Development Committee had been advocating for the sale of that land.

However, Mayor Park insisted on developing the project himself, so the two sides reached a stalemate.

However, for Ding Qing or the Kinmen Group, whether it's selling land or the city government developing it, the Kinmen Group can take over.

No impact at all.

However, Park Sung-bi didn't think so.

Ding Qing keenly sensed that he must have his own plans, that he wanted to play a big game.

Moreover, he discovered something interesting in that document...

One of the members of the development committee used to have a particularly good relationship with Park Sung-bae, and he was also a construction contractor.

It seems like he has some underworld connections...

This forced him to think deeply.

After Park Sung-bae finished speaking, he saw that Ding Qing remained silent for a long time, only frowning and silently smoking.

Upon closer inspection.

I noticed that Ding Qing's expression wasn't good; he looked very tense.

Park Sung-bae pondered for a few seconds, then began to habitually employ his politician's rhetoric.

"President Ding, please don't worry, give me some time. Although I have some other matters to attend to, I will keep a close eye on this matter and will inform you as soon as there are any results..."

"No matter what, in my heart, you and the Kinmen Group will always be number one!"

After saying that, he looked at Ding Qing with a sincere expression.

"Xiba!"

Ding Qing flicked the ash from his cigarette, glanced at him, and cursed inwardly, "Damn bastard, it's a real shame he's not an actor."

However, since things had already come to this point, Ding Qing couldn't be too aggressive.

He could only respond cryptically, "Since Mayor Park has said so, I am certainly relieved. On behalf of the Kinmen Group, I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to you!"

His words were very pointed.

It means I took what you just said seriously.

Regardless of whether you're number one or number two, in the eyes of the Kinmen Group, Mayor Park has already agreed to our terms.

If the development rights for the project are no longer in Kinmen's hands in the future, then you'll have to figure out what to do!

As a seasoned shrew, Park Sung-bae naturally understood Ding Qing's unspoken meaning.

Because he understood this meaning, his expression tightened again.

Ding Qing scoffed inwardly.

That bastard took the bribe but doesn't want to do anything...

How can this be true?

Having accepted the gifts from the Kinmen Group, we are obligated to fulfill our obligations!

You can't even get a refund!

Since we've already taken this strong stance, let's just keep going!

Ding Qing stubbed out his cigarette, stared into Park Sung-bi's eyes, and said, word by word, "Mayor Park, how long exactly does that time you mentioned take?"

"As you know, I have a chairman above me, and I need to report to him when I get back."

"Of course, I will also convey your sincerity."

"After all, we got along quite well during these two meetings, don't you think?"

I said?

I'm telling you, you big dummy!

Park Sung-bae's brain was working at a breakneck pace.

Suddenly, a thought struck him, and he explained, "Well, Chairman Ding, I can't give you a specific answer right now, and even if I did, you wouldn't believe me."

"Yes, it'll be after the New Year. I'll organize a coordination meeting after the New Year, and I'll call you then. You can come and sit in on it..."

"If there's a result at the meeting, that would be great. But if there's no result, you can understand my predicament, right?"

What he meant was...

It's not that I don't want to help; I've been working on it, and I'll coordinate and invite you to participate.