The Chick Class Hunter is Being Filial - Chapter 258

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Chick Class Hunter is Being Filial! Episode 258

“Ah, I couldn’t get the stamp!”

“Stamp?”

Han Gru pulled out a book cover-sized laminated sheet from his chest.

There were three squares drawn on it where stamps could be placed.

“If I become a good police officer and get all the stamps here, Hong Hong Team Leader will give Han Gru presents.”

“Give it here. I’ll stamp them all for you.”

When On Jurim snatched away the book cover, Han Gru clung to On Jurim and shook his arms.

“No, don’t do that~!”

Han Gru finally retrieved his book cover and glared at him with eyes narrowed like a flounder’s.

This is why you always try to take shortcuts and have no one to help you when you’re in trouble.

“You need to live virtuously, Dad.”

On Jurim felt strangely uncomfortable and answered halfheartedly.

“Where could you find someone as virtuous as Dad?”

Han Gru turned his head away with a huff, ignoring him, and pulled out a cart from his bag.

The cart was piled high with various beverages.

Han Gru read from the script and spoke stiffly.

“Dad, please try this. It’s really refreshing and sweet. I’ve never tasted anything like this in my life.”

It was a solemn attitude that seemed to announce to the whole world that they were filming a beverage PPL.

Han Gru also handed the script to On Jurim.

The script had very detailed instructions on how to film the PPL.

On Jurim looked at the script with genuine disgust, but had no choice but to play along with Han Gru’s urging eyes as he held the camera.

He drank the beverage according to the script and delivered his lines.

“Really? My thirst just disappeared completely? As expected, for quenching thirst, it’s ‘O2 Vitamin Water’.”

“Cut!”

Han Gru shouted loudly and waved his hand.

“No soul, no soul.”

“Where did you learn to say things like that?”

“At the film set.”

“…”

I should never let him film anything again.

While On Jurim was making that resolution, Han Gru made On Jurim reshoot the PPL scene over and over again.

On Jurim felt wronged that he was the only one getting scolded despite having similar acting skills, but under the continued pressure, he had to deliver acting as soulful as Director Gru wanted.

“Good!”

When Director Gru’s okay sign finally came down, On Jurim hung his head and slumped onto the corridor bench.

Han Gru trotted over, bent down, and looked up at him.

“Dad, are you crying?”

“…I’m crying.”

Han Gru hugged On Jurim tightly and comforted him as he spoke weakly.

“Cheer up, Dad. There are things you have to do even if you don’t want to.”

“…Right.”

It was just when On Jurim spoke as if he really wanted to cry.

“Guild Master, you were here! But your clothes….”

Manager Yoon from the Secretary Office who came looking for him trailed off with an understanding expression after seeing his appearance.

“There’s been contact from Japan that you should probably take.”

“From Japan?”

On Jurim got up.

“Dad has to go take care of some work, is that okay?”

“Yes. They’re filming PPP too so it’s fine.”

“PPL, you mean.”

“Yeah, that.”

“Dad has something to do for a moment, so should Han Gru go with Uncle?”

“Good.”

On Jurim went up to the Guild Leader’s Office via the stairs, and Han Gru, who was obediently following behind Manager Yoon, fell into deep thought while looking at the book cover.

“Manager. Where are there lots of people who need help?”

“Help, you mean… Probably the lobby? Since people who don’t know Hyeonak well come and go there.”

“Ah!”

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Inoue Genzo looked up at a building in Yeouido while wearing an auto translation earset.

Seeing Hyeonak’s logo, his granddaughter’s words echoed in his ears.

[- Actually, crafting has never been enjoyable for me.]

Inoue Genzo knew all too well how timid his granddaughter was.

But whatever she had experienced in Korea, she had said that to him.

That not only was crafting not enjoyable, but she had no talent for it either, so she was thinking of giving it up now.

She seemed to have called because she didn’t have the confidence to say it face to face, but even that could be considered significant progress.

Yes, it was good either way. Though it was deplorable that she had harbored such feelings, it meant that through some process she had finally pulled herself together.

But that wasn’t the only bombshell statement Haruna had dropped.

[- When I graduate from school, I want to go to Hyeonak in Korea.]

How dare she say she wouldn’t return to the family?

And for the reason of going to Hyeonak?

The rumors that Hyeonak were cunning bastards were widespread even in Japan.

But the reason his granddaughter wouldn’t return to Japan was because of that very Hyeonak!

‘Is this why Hyeonak isn’t revealing that Haruna isn’t S-Rank?’

Korea would have wanted to bring in Japan’s power, so it would be advantageous not to reveal that Haruna isn’t S-rank.

That way they could announce that they had recruited an S-rank from Japan.

Japan would also find it difficult to back down and say that Haruna, whom they had publicly declared to be S-rank, was actually fake.

‘…I did something unnecessary.’

Participating in creating a fake S-rank was because of his own petty pride.

The fact that no S-rank crafter had emerged from the Inoue Family seemed like it would remain a lingering resentment.

Even if it was revealed that she wasn’t S-rank, he thought everything would be smoothed over if the Inoue Family joined forces to create an S+ rank.

They just needed to buy time until then… but the truth was revealed so easily.

In this situation where his vision went dark as the family’s prestige was about to fall into ruin rather than just decline…

“Thank you!”

“Good.”

Han Gru broke into a silly grin.

At that smile, Genzo’s anger suddenly melted away and he let out a hollow laugh.

“Grandfather. Gru will guide you anywhere.”

“Alright. Then On Ju… no, wait.”

“…?”

Genzo stopped speaking and stroked his chin.

He felt like running to that On Jurim bastard and roaring at him.

But grilling On Jurim wouldn’t make the child easily return on his own.

Rather, children like Haruna could become even more stubborn once they set their minds to something.

So Genzo thought it might be better to reveal Hyeonak’s true nature and persuade him carefully.

These people who make such a young child do security work. Their support for production-types must be terrible too.

If you’ve come to love crafting again, you need to know that the only place that can make it bloom is the Inoue family, who have upheld the artisan’s name for generations.

Not some upstart group like Hyeonak!

“Alright, little one. Where is Hyeonak’s equipment crafting room? Show me the way.”

“Huh! The crafting room… not just anyone can go in there…”

“Is that so? Then forget it.”

Having no choice but to go with his original plan of lashing out at On Jurim, Han Gru, who had been staring intently at the book cover, suddenly grabbed his hand.

“I’ll take you there! But in exchange, Grandfather has to stamp Gru’s book.”

“A stamp?”

Han Gru lifted the book cover high with both hands.

“This one.”

“Sure, nothing I can’t do.”

“Hehe!”

Genzo’s lips curved up slightly.

The child led the way and got on the elevator.

The employees who got on the elevator with them all smiled and greeted the child as soon as they saw him, then took photos together and showered him with affection.

‘Is this child like Hyeonak’s mascot?’

Genzo thought it was uncharacteristic of them to bring in something cute as a company mascot and followed Han Gru off the elevator.

[Crafting Research Lab]

While walking down the corridor as Han Gru opened the door with his card key, Genzo crossed his arms.

His face was fierce, ready to find fault with anything.

Beep-

Finally the door opened, and Genzo, who entered the crafting research lab, let out a gasp.

“…What is all this…?”

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