There Are Four Top Idol Uncles - Chapter 154

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Episode 154
‘…Is my real father doing well?’
I paused mid-bite and glanced toward the living room.
“Does Yewon’s father have any particular thoughts regarding Yewon’s educational direction? Perhaps cram schools, or studying abroad? Or perhaps studying abroad? Surely not studying abroad, right? Hehe.”
“…I plan to respect Yewon’s own preferences entirely….”
For a moment, I thought I saw a spark flash in Harin’s mother’s eyes….
“The grandmother who moved into the downstairs apartment is Yewon’s grandmother, correct? And Yusong is the one who moved into that downstairs apartment? Phew. I’m relieved you two are here. If you weren’t… I was worried we’d have to scout out another mountain….”
A mountain?
At Ha Manager’s words, I tilted my head in confusion.
Why would a mountain come up?
“…Ah, yes. I’m also relieved about that.”
“I heard you attempted contact regarding investment in Time Entertainment. What’s your position on that?”
“It’s true.”
“Could you perhaps take our children along as well?”
Everyone turned to look at Ha Manager at her question.
That seemed like a very self-interested question!
“Why! Harin’s mother was thinking the same thing!”
“Hehe. Me? Well~ I’m not sure what you mean….”
“Stop dodging!”
“Haion has no plans to take Yewon along, correct?”
“Not at all.”
“Is that your personal stance, or the opinion of your entire family?”
“You can consider my opinion as the opinion of my entire family.”
…What is this, a hearing?
I watched the adults surrounding Yusong, bombarding him with endless questions, feeling slightly flustered.
I never expected it would be this intense!
Actually, inviting Yusong today was my idea.
No matter how I thought about it, leaving him behind last time weighed on my mind a little.
And more than anything….
[Today’s Tip! A party to celebrate the first broadcast of 【This Life’s Money】? That’s a great idea!]
[Today’s Tip! Why not invite your real father too? He’ll be incredibly moved seeing our little one’s acting!]
The message window seemed desperately earnest….
‘I can’t figure out what you’re thinking at all….’
I looked at the message window with suspicious eyes.
What are you scheming, getting me to be friendly with that man?
“Hey, Yewon.”
Then Hyuk broke through my thoughts.
“Hm?”
“You okay?”
“!”
Yewon was surprised by the unexpected question.
Only then did she notice the worried expressions in the children’s eyes.
Ah, I see.
‘Because my biological father suddenly appeared… they’re worried about how I’m feeling.’
Yewon nodded.
Before coming here, Yewon had briefly explained things in the group chat with her friends.
That bathroom stalker I saw last time was actually my real dad… but he’s not a weird person, so don’t be scared.
‘…Of course, now that I think about it, he really did seem suspicious…’
“Yeah. I’m fine! Um, my biological dad is….”
Yewon glanced at Yusong.
“He’s a peculiar person, but he doesn’t seem like a bad one. We’re still getting to know each other.”
“Hmm….”
The children still seemed worried and watched Yewon’s expression carefully.
They must have heard warnings at their own homes: ‘Be careful so Yewon doesn’t get hurt!’
Yewon smiled even more brightly on purpose.
She really wasn’t bothered at all.
“My parents said so. They said Yewon’s dad is an incredibly remarkable person.”
“!”
At Jeongyun’s words, Yewon’s eyes widened.
A remarkable person?
“He developed an incredibly remarkable medicine. It was for some disease… what was it again…? Hey, Yoo Baekwoon. What was it?”
“Oh, they said it was cancer.”
“Right, cancer! Yeah. Yewon’s father created a medicine that defeats cancer!”
At those words, Yewon blinked rapidly.
“I see…. I didn’t know that.”
I didn’t know much about that. I knew he was with Haion, but….
Actually, thinking about it, I think I deliberately didn’t want to know.
I don’t completely trust my biological father yet, so I was afraid of hearing about him first.
What if my biological father… was a bad adult like Fake Uncle in my past life?
‘…He seems like a good person now, but he could actually be a bad one.’
Fake Uncle seemed like a good person at first too.
Although I’ve accepted Yusong, I haven’t completely let down my guard.
Perhaps sensing Yewon’s hesitation, Hyuk gently tugged at her sleeve.
He seemed to be trying to change the subject for her sake.
“Hey, Yewon.”
“Yeah?”
“I successfully called my dad. He said he’d do whatever I want. He also said he’d tell Grandmother. So….”
Hyuk seemed quite nervous and let out a long breath.
“I can go to your company now.”
“What?! Just you?!!? What about us?!!?!?”
“B-brother?!!?”
The violent reaction didn’t come from Yewon, but from Jeongyun and Baek Yun.
And.
“…I need to tell Mother something first.”
Harin chose action over an outburst.
Though the three children had vastly different personalities, they shared one thing in common.
They were all looking at Yewon with considerable resentment in their eyes.
The meaning of that gaze was crystal clear.
‘Why didn’t you take us with you!’
“Wait, hold on!”
Yewon called a timeout to calm the children down.
But….
‘…I’ve managed to stop them, but what excuse can I possibly make…?’
Just as Yewon was breaking into a cold sweat.
“Would it be alright if I stepped in on that matter?”
“!”
Yusong had approached silently at some point.
The children fell silent immediately at the imposing sight of him.
Yewon looked up at him in confusion.
What was this?
“Actually, I… spoke with Yewon’s company owner.”
“…?”
With Yeongeo? When on earth?
Yewon’s mind filled with question marks.
Then I instinctively turned to look at Lee Doha.
With eyes that asked, ‘Uncle, did you know about this too?!’
Lee Doha met my gaze and nodded reassuringly.
‘What? Did everyone know except me?’
Yewon was confused, but decided to stay calm for now.
“Your uncle’s company and Time Entertainment decided to create a new company together.”
Huh? Really…?
“One specializing in child actors.”
“!!!”
The children’s jaws dropped at Yusong’s words.
“Don’t worry. We’ll do everything according to Yewon’s owner’s instructions. You can just think of me as an employee at that company.”
Though I’ll be funding everything.
And holding the title of CEO.
…But when you think about it, isn’t a CEO still an employee?
Yusong deliberately left out the rest.
There seemed no need to tell the children every detail of the truth.
This was the agreement that Yeongeo and Yusong had reached.
‘…Let’s be honest here. Yusong. Your willingness to invest in Time Entertainment isn’t really about interest in our artists… It’s solely for Yewon, isn’t it?’
‘I won’t deny it.’
‘I appreciate the honesty. Then let me be more candid too. I covet your money, but I have no intention of surrendering my management rights.’
‘I see.’
‘So, let’s establish a joint venture. A subsidiary of Time Entertainment.’
Yusong decided he could accept that.
After all, once he was under Time’s umbrella, it would only be a matter of time before he could quietly bring Yewon over!
“So, I’ll be the one to visit Hyuk’s parents and formally propose the contract.”
“!!”
Hyuk’s pupils trembled at Yusong’s words.
Y-Yewon’s father and… my mom and dad…?
Something feels terribly off about this…!
“B-but…. Our parents live very far away….”
“It doesn’t matter. It’s only a few hours by plane.”
“My parents will be shocked….”
“They won’t be. As someone overseeing your acting career, they’ll think it’s only natural for me to do this. This is something I should naturally do. I’ll visit them personally and explain our future plans and what our company can do for you.”
“….”
Everything he’s saying is right…!
But why does this feel so reassuring and terrifying at the same time…!
Hyuk eventually turned to look at Yewon with the urge to cry.
Help me, Yewon…!
However.
“That’s great, oppa! If the company visits directly, your parents will feel even more reassured!”
“….”
Yewon, oblivious to Hyuk’s true feelings, was simply radiant.
“Don’t worry. I’ll personally protect and support you entirely.”
Yusong said that and looked at Hyuk with the corners of his mouth curling upward.
“!!!!”
Hyuk’s pupils wavered at Yusong’s smile—his eyes completely devoid of warmth while only his lips curved upward.
‘So a real father can be this helpful!’
Only now could Yewon feel at ease.
‘Mm. Getting closer to him was definitely the right decision!’
Yewon glanced at the message window.
‘So that’s why you told me to call you, message window!’
To help Hyuk!
I suspected you without knowing that.
[Today’s Tip! …That’s right! That’s why I told you to call!]
[Today’s Tip! …So let’s get even closer to your real father from now on…!]
‘Yes!’
Yewon quietly nodded to herself.
And then.
‘…No matter how I look at it…. Isn’t that…? A hostage….’
Harin observed Hyuk, Yewon, and Yusong, her thoughts turning quietly inward.
She seemed to recall dramas depicting something like that as a hostage…. Or was she mistaken….
‘What! I want to go too! It doesn’t matter if I meet my mom, dad, and Uncle a few more times!’
This was what Jeongyun thought.
‘…Hmm. Should I go a bit later? Now that I think about it, there’s no real rush to go that urgently…. Even if we’re not at the same company, I can see Yewon often….’
Baek Yun averted his gaze slightly, thinking this to himself.

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