First-Year Internship—And You Went to Site 749 to Contain Monsters?!

As the ruler of a major corporation, Kim Nam-won naturally viewed things from multiple perspectives.

But the other bloodline heirs couldn’t comprehend this reasoning. They were just teenagers after all. All they felt was resentment and unfairness because they hadn’t received such preferential treatment.

From the recent series of tests, they had observed one thing:

Was Kim Gyeong-joo strong?

The answer was: decently so.

But not exceptionally strong.

To put it simply, they were only half-convinced.

And being half-convinced meant they were still somewhat unconvinced.

Why should she get special treatment?Lu Ding couldn’t care less whether this was Tianxing Group or Wei Gao territory. He stepped forward boldly to address their doubts.

”Why? Because I’m standing here right now saying they’re qualified. Anyone disagree? Come tell me to my face.”

Though Lu Ding didn’t unleash any intimidating aura, his previous actions in the auditorium resurfaced vividly in the teenagers’ minds. This prejudice weighed on them like a mountain, leaving a deeper impression than any display of power could.

Kim Nam-won also stepped forward, spreading his hands. ”Children, you must understand that when your strength is insufficient, all opinions become meaningless.”

”The power to decide rests solely with true powerhouses.”

”This is the natural law of survival of the fittest.”

”And as your inadequate father, this is my first lesson for you.”

People can teach endlessly without success.

But experience teaches in a single moment.

After today, these bloodline candidates of Tianxing Group would likely remember this principle—and this incident—for life.

Their starting lines might differ.

But today, they all suffered the same unfair treatment.

Indeed.

The former champion who emerged victorious from the bloodline inheritance competition was truly different. His face-changing skills didn’t even require editing.

Just moments ago he’d claimed Kim Yeon-ju would win.

Now Kim Nam-won concluded: ”I also see no issues here.”

Butler Gong Cang stepped forward to stabilize the situation, announcing: ”I declare!! Miss Kim Gyeong-joo’s comprehensive evaluation as ’Superior’!”

”Temporarily ranked tenth among candidates!!”

A young man in the crowd instantly changed expression!

Kim Gyeong-joo’s promotion meant he, the original tenth, would be pushed down.

Had this happened earlier,

He would’ve shouted ”Unfair! Why??”

But after that ’experience teaches’ demonstration,

All his grievances could only be swallowed as he shot a hateful glare at Kim Yeon-ju!

If not for that bitch’s interference!!

How could his position have been stolen!

If not for Kim Yeon-ju submitting fraudulent results that became Kim Gyeong-joo’s justification for promotion,

How could Tianxing Group establish this precedent of directly entering the top ten?

Every original top-ten member had fought and scrambled their way up.

Only Kim Gyeong-joo practically did nothing but cling to a powerful ally to break into the top ten!!!

Now.

This cruel reality made their efforts seem utterly laughable.

Damn that bitch!!!

With the situation settled,

The remaining task was resource allocation.

Kim Nam-won told Lu Ding: ”My apologies, Mr. Clark. Kim Gyeong-joo’s sudden return means we haven’t prepared her resource allocation.”

”So...shall we wait? Or might White Eagle provide some assistance?”

The appetizers were done; time for the main course.

Tianxing Group’s earlier tolerance represented concession and attitude.

Now it was Lu Ding’s turn—or rather, his backer ’White Eagle’s’—to show sincerity.

There’s no such thing as a free lunch.

Lu Ding understood this perfectly.

”No worries, we’ll handle resource allocation ourselves. Tianxing Group’s recognition suffices.”

This somewhat reassured Kim Nam-won.

Had Lu Ding truly offered nothing, he might’ve unleashed minor fury.

Potentially leading to unpleasantness.

”Since that’s settled, Mr. Clark, you probably haven’t had breakfast, perhaps—”

Lu Ding raised a hand to decline: ”Unnecessary. I’m pressed for time—no need for meals.”

He had no leisure for dining.

Speedrunning required striking while the iron was hot.

Without territory or achievements yet,

He needed to take action.

Not by seeking Great Han’s support,

Nor by mooching off White Eagle.

He wanted to seize!!!

His target wasn’t random—he aimed for Diancang Sect’s assets and territory.

A perfect ready-made solution.

Moreover, he could justify it using the incident involving Kim Gyeong-joo’s mother years ago.

Externally...

They’d claim Kim Gyeong-joo was avenging her mother—perfectly reasonable filial piety nobody could criticize.

Lu Ding’s discourtesy was expected by Kim Nam-won.

After all, this attitude was typical from White Eagle personnel.

He also suspected Lu Ding’s extraordinary background—arrogance was natural for someone extraordinary from White Eagle.

Had Lu Ding pretended otherwise, Kim Nam-won might’ve grown wary and suspicious.

”Then we won’t delay Officer Clark further?”

Lu Ding smiled back: ”It’s I who shouldn’t disturb Mr. Kim Nam-won further.”

A simple farewell without excessive courtesy—they were barely acquainted anyway.

Lu Ding turned to leave.

But before departing, he crooked a finger at Kim Yeon-ju,

Signaling her to follow.

This brazen act

Made other candidates gnash their teeth in fury.

”That bitch!!!”

”She really is clinging to that officer!!”

”Now she’s latched onto him, Kim Gyeong-joo got her status and top-ten ranking, while we innocents suffer unfair treatment—so infuriating!!”

”Stop complaining. With Kim Suk dead, the reshuffling won’t affect our benefits. Those ranked beyond fifteenth won’t lose resources.”

”Only Kim Dong-ho suffers—pushed from tenth to eleventh.”

In the crowd, Kim Dong-ho clenched his fists!!

Cursing internally again: Damn bitch, I’ll make you pay, just you wait!

At the sidelines,

Butler Gong Cang whispered to Kim Nam-won: ”Master, the situation grows unfavorable. If Miss Kim Yeon-ju establishes White Eagle connections...”

”With three heir slots, they’d claim two, thus...”

Kim Nam-won maintained his smile: ”Anything but all three is manageable.”

”Their current methods are cheating, but we control the questions and grading—the insider advantage remains ours.”

”At worst, we concede two slots in exchange for benefits.”