Yes, he's so powerless and he's like a dedicated little puppet which is probably why Rep Lee likes him so much because HE'S SO OBEDIENT. I'm curious how long the author is gonna keep writing Incheol like this? :(
I agree with you. Although most of the comment seems not liking the latest chapter because of the R scene, but I know that kind of things happen irl of KR society. Someone powerful (Rep.Lee) pressing on their underling (Incheol) to butter-up someone (Pyeonghwa) to get what they want. It is harsh work environement. And I can feel the pressure miles away from the plot. Imagine you stressing out your work and try to carry it out while swallowing your pride and ego only to get your replacement ready back in the office. That is shit.
The fact that Incheol's whole character is basically: "If it's for the sake of my career(more specifically, Rep. Lee), I can do anything." puts him in positions where he can easily become the villain or the victim in this story. He's both willing to harm others and allow harm to himself.
When Hyori told him that he'd even die if Rep. Lee told him to die, I thought it was an exaggeration. An empty insult that was said out of disappointment towards Incheol being an insincere and dishonest partner. But, she's actually right - if she were to tell him to jump off a building, he'd literally ask, "...How many stories high?"
This is so abnormal. Even when he's being subjected to such torture and humiliation, the first thing he thinks of is her cold and harsh words. Like wow.
Who is Rep. Lee, and why is she actually such a terrifying character? We barely see her, but she's so domineering; every couple of chapters, her presence is hard to ignore. Even sending one little text, telling Incheol, "Don't come up for now ^^," puts so much pressure and stress on him.
This author is sooo fucking good at making readers feeeeel. Most manhwas I practically skim through, and this is the first time I've actively kept up with an unfinished BL like this. She actually makes me want to think, theorize, speculate, and analyze every action and word from these characters. Sssssoooo goooooood.