There Are Four Top Idol Uncles - Chapter 138

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Episode 138
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And so the dinner ended in a rather awkward manner.
Mrs. Ju and Yusong walked Yewon to the door to see her off.
“Yes, yes, Yewon. What Grandmother said earlier wasn’t meant that way. You understand, right? Of course, this grandmother believes that your dreams are the most important thing in the world. Do everything you want to do. You must do it all. If people live without doing what they want, they get sick, you know. We can’t have our Yewon getting sick. So I’ll cheer you on so you can do everything you want and live happily. Okay?”
Mrs. Ju struggled desperately until the very end to regain Yewon’s lost favor.
“Hmm.”
However, Yewon’s guard was already sky-high, so she didn’t even answer properly and simply hid behind Taejung.
“…??”
And Taejung couldn’t understand why Mrs. Ju was explaining herself so desperately to Yewon, so he looked back and forth between Mrs. Ju and Yewon.
Why so much effort?
Of course, our Yewon is the kind of child anyone would fall in love with at first sight.
And of course, our Yewon is like the light and salt of this world.
But isn’t this a bit much? She’s practically pining over her like a granddaughter….
“I hope we can have another meal together next time.”
And Yusong fixed his gaze on Yewon without paying any attention to his mother’s stammering.
“I have no intention of burdening you. It’s simply a light suggestion. If you ever get hungry, or if you want to go to a restaurant that’s difficult to book because it’s too popular and need help, just contact me and I can resolve it immediately. I’m merely informing you of this as a matter of information. Please don’t feel burdened at all.”
“….”
This is really burdensome….
So burdensome that it’s almost pitiful….
Yewon looked up at Yusong intently.
Just like that time in front of the restroom, and today as well.
He was definitely a strange uncle.
This was the first time she’d encountered an adult she couldn’t figure out, no matter how hard she tried.
‘But….’
Maybe he wasn’t such a bad person after all….
Yewon thought this, then shook her head.
‘No! I can’t waver!’
If he were a good person, I would have found him in my past life.
The fact that things are different only in this life means he definitely has some hidden agenda.
‘Until I figure out what that agenda is, I must stay on guard, always on guard.’
The moment Yewon made up her mind firmly,
[▶Sub Quest Success! – 【Could Your Identity Be】
It seems your grandmother has no intention of interfering with your dreams!
You can rest assured. You’ve avoided the path of a business slave.
Success Reward: An incredible backing called Haion]
[Now these two people seem like they’ll become your incredible backing. Walk the path of smooth sailing!]
A quest success notification window appeared like this.
However, Yewon wasn’t particularly happy.
Until she figured out the true intentions of these two people, the backing called Haion was something she wanted to avoid.
‘And besides, I didn’t need this kind of backing in the first place….’
Did I really need Haion just to protect Uncle?
Yewon was rather skeptical.
So I should decline the dinner invitation.
That’s when it happened.
[▶Main Quest Triggered! – 【Operation: Protect Uncle】
Do you happen to know the ‘real’ reason Lee Doha died in your previous life?
That darkness which consumed Lee Doha is drawing one step closer.
You must prepare. Because you’ve changed so many futures, in this life we cannot predict who that darkness will consume.
Prepare yourself against the true mastermind behind that darkness which could consume you. Build many allies on your side.
Haion would certainly be a reliable ally.
But within Haion, aside from two people, there are 2 formidable ‘uncles’.
Those uncles can be scarier than anyone when they’re enemies, but they can be remarkably dependable when they’re on your side.
Why not take this opportunity to get closer to Hyeon Yuseong, your biological father?
He might have no ulterior motives at all-
Success Condition: Win over the uncles from your biological family and protect Lee Doha
Success Reward: ???
Failure Penalty: Lee Doha’s death]
“….”
Staring at the Quest window that had appeared so brazenly, Yewon closed her mouth.
‘…The darkness that consumed Uncle Doha?’
‘The real reason Lee Doha died’, ‘that darkness which consumed Lee Doha’….
Every single phrase made my heart sink with an ominous chill.
This was the first time the Quest window had warned me so openly, which made it all the more unsettling.
And on top of that.
‘Now it’s pushing me forward so blatantly to get closer to him.’
I still wasn’t certain what everything meant, but the Quest window’s intention was crystal clear.
I let out a sigh, beyond mere exasperation.
But what could I do?
If this was all for the sake of protecting Uncle Doha, I was prepared to do anything.
“Yes.”
“!”
“If there’s anything I want to eat, I can just tell you, right?”
“!!!”
At Yewon’s words, the three adults widened their eyes once more.
‘Wait, isn’t this a bit much? How do I stop this without hurting Yewon’s feelings?’
This was Taejung’s thought.
‘This is actually working? Oh my. I should have gone about this from the start! I was being foolish. At this age, delicious food is truly important!’
This was Mrs. Ju’s thought.
‘!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!’
This was Yusong’s thought—his reason swept away by sheer joy.
“That is, Yewon. Eating alone with me, without any adults present—”
“Absolutely, Yewon’s uncle or Director Joegyeong must accompany us. That was my intention from the start.”
“Still, I can’t possibly impose such a debt—”
“This child is like the very light of the world. I wish to do even the smallest thing I can for her. When this child illuminates the world, how could I, as a human being, fail to repay that kindness? I believe Director Joegyeong will understand my heart.”
“Ah, of course I understand completely, but….”
Taejung answered thus, then caught himself.
It was so perfectly aligned with his own feelings that he had to stop himself!
“Ahem. In any case, this requires the child’s uncle’s permission. You understand what I’m saying, yes?”
“I fully agree. I will formally obtain your uncle’s permission. I should begin drafting a proposal starting today. Please wait a moment.”
….
This was getting out of hand.
Yewon let out a long sigh.
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“…So, Jeyeon bit Director Joegyeong’s hand, is that it?”
“Quite forcefully, at that.”
Cheon Jungun, CEO of Mirae Entertainment, was now so furious that he was beyond words.
His niece Jeyeon had bitten the hand of Joegyeong, the director of 【Alice in the Winter Forest】 whom she had worked so hard to secure, hard enough that flesh had been torn away.
On top of that, she had caused a scene and destroyed filming equipment, resulting in an astronomical amount of compensation owed.
Naturally, her role was long gone, and she had now become embroiled in a dispute with the 【Alice in the Winter Forest】 production team and production company.
“Director Joegyeong was threatening to expose everything to the media and file a lawsuit immediately. We managed to placate him for now by promising maximum compensation, but… it doesn’t seem like he’ll let this go easily. What should we do, sir?”
At the words of his exhausted subordinate, who had been running around apologizing everywhere, CEO Cheon’s face turned cold and hard.
He had continuously given work to this talentless girl and pushed her forward, all under the guise of bloodline.
And she dared repay him like this?
“Why should I compensate for that? We’d be justified in suing her ourselves.”
“Sir?”
The employee looked startled at CEO Cheon’s words.
But… hadn’t he said she was family?
“Tell that brat’s father to cancel the contract immediately and pay for it himself. Call the lawyers and find a way to minimize our liability. If necessary, we can sue that brat ourselves.”
“But… sir….”
“Do you have more to say?”
“That is….”
The employee hesitated, gathering courage before speaking.
“Jeyeon’s father is waiting outside the door. He wishes to… apologize.”
….
In other words, Yeongho had come to beg forgiveness for his daughter’s crimes.
And presumably to ask that CEO Cheon cover that astronomical compensation instead.
That deadbeat had squandered all his money on gambling, so he’d be penniless.
After this lawsuit, he would likely be bankrupt.
But CEO Cheon’s resolve to cut him off had already hardened beyond any possibility of change.
Rather.
CEO Cheon was tapping away at a different calculator.
‘…That bastard knows far too much.’
Hmm.
I need to cut ties… but how should I handle this?
CEO Cheon’s calculation didn’t take long.
There was only one option left.
“Tell him I’m too busy to meet.”
“Yes? But….”
“Don’t you understand? Tell him I’m busy.”
“Ah, yes…. Understood.”
The employee nodded as if accustomed to CEO Cheon’s coldness and stepped outside.
There was nothing surprising about it—he’d always been that kind of man.
The moment he stepped out.
“Ah!! Manager! Um, what did the CEO say? Can I go in now?”
Yeongho, who had been pacing nervously outside the executive office, brightened and spoke to him.
“Well….”
The employee hesitated, then exhaled a long breath before opening his mouth.
“The CEO says he’s busy right now, so it’s difficult to meet at the moment. Perhaps next time would be….”
“…What?”
At the employee’s words, Yeongho’s face crumbled as if the world were collapsing.
Seeing that expression, the employee let out a short sigh.
Sigh. Why do I always get stuck with these awful situations?
“It seems a bit… difficult right now.”
“That, that can’t be! My brother wouldn’t-”
“Um… I think it would be best if you went home today. The CEO isn’t in a very good mood right now…. I’m sorry.”
The employee said so and quickly excused himself.
There was no point staying in a situation like this.
And Yeongho, left behind, blankly grasped the door handle and turned it.
It couldn’t be. His brother wouldn’t turn his back on him….
Yet.
No matter how much he turned the handle, the door wouldn’t open.
The door was already firmly locked.
Soon Yeongho began pounding on the door.
“Brother!!! Brother, it’s Yeongho. I know you’re angry. Just, just give me a moment!! Please spare me some time. Brother, brother!!!”
Yeongho desperately pounded on the door, but it remained firmly shut.
Absolutely.
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“Sigh….”
After giving up on clinging to CEO Cheon, Yeongho sat alone in a bar drowning his sorrows in alcohol, now stumbling home thoroughly drunk.
“Cheon Jungun! You! How dare you! Do you really think you can disrespect me like that and get away with it?! I’m meeting with reporters tomorrow and I’ll expose everything!”
Yeongho thrust his finger at the empty air, his voice booming across the street.
And then.
Screeeech—!
A car with no license plate plowed into him and vanished without a trace.
Leaving only Yeongho behind, bleeding and unconscious.

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