The Chick Class Hunter is Being Filial - Chapter 131

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Chick Class Hunter is Being Filial! Episode 131

 

“Grandfather can buy everything our Han Gru wants, so pick out more. It’s the first birthday we’re spending together, so Grandfather has many things he wants to do for Han Gru.”

 

Birthday!

 

Han Gru’s cheeks turned red as she opened her mouth and nodded vigorously.

 

At the orphanage, they gathered all the birthday children of the month and celebrated together. So this was the first time Han Gru was called aside separately to receive birthday presents.

 

Buying things with the money Han Gru earned was nice too, but receiving them as birthday gifts felt different.

 

‘A bit more heart-fluttering.’

 

It was probably because it contained the heart of someone who loved Han Gru.

 

Han Gru walked around with a bright smile, looking for suitable LEGO sets.

 

On Suhyeong watched the small child’s back with satisfaction and took out his mobile phone.

 

As he was about to take a photo of the child, the message window with On Jurim that he had opened earlier caught his eye.

 

A few days ago, a photo suddenly arrived from On Jurim. It was a picture of a gift list of what to ask Santa Claus for.

 

Looking at the crooked handwriting, it was definitely Han Gru’s.

 

They were all modest items, so it couldn’t mean he wanted him to buy the child’s presents instead.

 

Suhyeong keenly grasped On Jurim’s intention in deliberately taking a picture of this paper and sending it.

 

‘This is it.’

 

The part where ‘Guild Master’ was crossed out and ‘Dad’ was written.

 

So…

 

It was just bragging.

 

He expressed his bragging that Han Gru calls him Dad with a single piece of paper.

 

‘Really now.’

 

The way that guy subtly bragged was absurd, yet he couldn’t help but feel jealous.

 

On Jurim

 

(Photo)

 

Han Gru’s handwriting is cute too

 

Didn’t she write Grandfather anywhere?

 

Jurim, please take a picture of the back side and send it

 

Jurim?

 

On Jurim, can’t you answer the phone?

 

If you’re that busy, I’ll send someone. Just deliver that paper.

 

Despite sending countless uncharacteristically clingy messages, his son continued to remain silent as if he knew all too well that no response was what made people most anxious.

 

Even so, On Suhyeong was not a man who gave up.

 

Since he had no expectation of having a granddaughter until recently, he was deeply experiencing the emotion of loving someone so much it wouldn’t hurt to put them in his eyes.

 

With his adorable granddaughter, just giving seemed good enough, but wanting more and more things was an inevitable part of being human.

 

Today’s department store shopping was all to score points with Han Gru.

 

On Suhyeong quietly approached Han Gru’s side and ran his index finger along an entire line of displayed LEGO sets.

 

“Grandfather thinks it would be fine to buy this entire line.”

 

He smiled at the surprised Han Gru and uncharacteristically began talking a lot.

 

“Grandfather can even build you a Lego Land…”

 

“Ahem, ahem. Grandfather, you see, builds buildings at his company. You’re welcome to come visit anytime.”

 

“Ah, do you like factories? Grandfather’s company also builds factories, would you like to come see them?”

 

Han Gru, who had been picking up a large Lego box from the Factory Series, finally opened her mouth with a “heh.”

 

This is strange.

 

Today the Chairman was different from usual.

 

Like someone afflicted with a disease that would kill him if he didn’t say “grandfather,” he included “grandfather” in every single word he spoke, and each time he said “grandfather,” he would glance at Han Gru.

 

‘…Hmm.’

 

Cold sweat ran down Han Gru’s back.

 

Even someone completely oblivious would easily notice that there was some kind of pressure in his words.

 

Han Gru rolled her eyes around.

 

‘A little burdensome!’

 

Still.

 

Thinking that it meant he was accepting Han Gru as his granddaughter, her heart soon fluttered with excitement.

 

Father’s father, Grandfather!

 

Grandfather is also Han Gru’s family.

 

Thinking that way, her heart felt fluffy and soft as if wrapped in clouds.

 

Hugging the Lego box, Han Gru stood straight in front of On Suhyung and gulped.

 

“G-Gra…”

 

Huh? On Suhyung’s eyes widened as he quietly waited for Han Gru to open her mouth.

 

“Grandfather!”

 

Han Gru’s face turned bright red after saying it all at once with slurred pronunciation.

 

“Thank you for buying Han Gru birthday presents today. Th-thank you.”

 

Han Gru put the LEGO down on the floor for a moment, then hesitated before tightly hugging On Suhyung.

 

As the small child hugged him, On Suhyung held his breath.

 

“I’m so, so… happy to have a grandfather. My heart is pounding.”

 

Zing-

 

On Suhyung took a deep breath, then smiled and hugged Han Gru back.

 

“Thank you for becoming this foolish grandfather’s granddaughter, Han Gru. I’m so happy too.”

 

Han Gru giggled and kissed On Suhyung’s cheek. On Suhyung also held Han Gru tight and gave her little kisses on the cheek.

 

Then suddenly On Suhyung fumbled for his mobile phone and stepped back a bit before saying,

 

“Han Gru, could you say ‘grandfather’ just one more time for me?”

 

“Thank you, Grandfather!”

 

He recorded a video of Han Gru with his mobile phone and sent it somewhere with a pleased expression.

 

“Hm?”

 

While Han Gru was putting up question marks, On Suhyung opened his photo album and showed her a picture.

 

It was a large two-story detached house surrounded by long walls.

 

“This is a house near Grandfather’s place. The garden is spacious, so it’s good for running around and playing.”

 

Ahem, On Suhyung cleared his throat.

 

“Later when you come to visit Grandfather’s house, shall we go look at this house together too?”

 

“Yeeees.”

 

On Suhyeong smiled warmly as he watched Han Gru answer so prettily.

 

He could only hope that the child would like it, making it worthwhile to have paid extra money to chase away the house owner.

 

Whenever the topic of housing came up, Jurim would only say ‘Han Gru is well-behaved, so the current house is sufficient enough,’ which didn’t sit well with him at all.

 

Perhaps he disliked the subtle suggestion to move closer to his own place.

 

Even so, if the child said they wanted to move, that guy would have no choice but to follow along.

 

On Suhyeong walked away with a beaming smile, saying he would give other gifts as well.

 

The secretary who had been standing to one side followed behind, slightly dazed by On Suhyeong’s expression.

 

* * *

 

Buzz-

 

On Jurim, who was attending the International Trade Forum, checked the message that had been sent with a bored expression.

 

On Suhyeong

 

Came to the department store with Han Gru

 

I’ll buy birthday presents and even feed dinner before sending home, so don’t worry

 

(Squirrel shooting hearts emoticon)

 

(Video thumbnail of Han Gru standing)

 

– Thank you, Grandfather!

 

“…?”

 

Jurim, who had checked the video, straightened his back and was about to crush his mobile phone.

 

He came to his senses when he heard someone calling him.

 

“Guild Master On?”

 

When he looked up, he saw the interpreter. Next to them, the UAE (United Arab Emirates) minister was smiling.

 

“Ah, I’m On Jurim. It’s an honor to meet you.”

 

When he stood up from his seat and shook hands, the interpreter translated his words.

 

Facing the greeting minister, Jurim feigned composure again.

 

He was attending the trade forum as a guild representative due to the potion crisis. He had no time to pay attention to other matters.

 

In a national crisis situation, as a Korean guild representative, he should take a magnanimous attitude… no, what?

 

‘Grandfather?’

 

When he himself had never even properly heard the word ‘dad,’ grandfather?

 

His head began to boil with anger.

 

If he had known this would happen, he wouldn’t have made him stop watching that drama with the chairman.

 

Jurim tapped the table and desperately held back his irritation. If it weren’t for the current situation, he would have rushed to the department store immediately.

 

He rationalized that just by remaining in this place, he was doing his duty.

 

Jurim listened soullessly to the words being exchanged by ministers and CEOs from here and there. His head was a mess with petty jealousy, so he couldn’t properly hear what they were saying.

 

Then, Go Gang, the Awakener Management Bureau Director, poked his side.

 

“On Jurim, won’t you fix your expression?”

 

“Bureau Chief. When do you think this will end?”

 

“Give up. Is this something that will end in a day or two?”

 

Jurim frowned.

 

“…This is the worst.”

 

Han Gru’s birthday wasn’t far away, but he had ended up in a situation where he could barely even go home.

 

He was barely managing to make time to help with daycare drop-offs, but for now, that was all he could do.

 

In the end, he was on the verge of becoming the worst father. How disappointed would she be.

 

At this rate, Han Gru might become a child who talks about Grandfather more than Father.

 

As his thoughts spiraled to this point, his insides began boiling with frustration again.

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