There Are Four Top Idol Uncles - Chapter 168

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Episode 168
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While every guest inside the Paddock Club had their sights fixed solely on Cheon Joong-eok.
Cheon Joong-eok was entering the Paddock Club, consumed by extreme anxiety.
Of course, he hadn’t noticed the 101 gazes upon him—his fear stemmed from the possibility that Daihyo might kill him.
‘This is truly suspicious….’
There had been no recent period when Daihyo sought him out this frequently.
And being summoned directly to Japan was even rarer.
He must be suspecting me because of recent events….
Cheon Joong-eok fingered the blade concealed in his pocket.
If push came to shove, he was prepared to take either Daihyo or one of Daihyo’s subordinates who sought his death down to the afterlife with him.
But then.
A familiar silhouette caught his eye.
‘…Glitt…?’
From the back alone, the silhouette radiated celebrity presence, causing Cheon Joong-eok to furrow his brow.
Why was Glitt here?
While Cheon Joong-eok stood bewildered.
“Hey!!! Did you see Lee Doha?!?! Did you see that car’s speed?!?!? Insanely fast, fast, fast!!!”
“You only need to say it once….”
“We rode in that thing… I’m never riding in it again….”
“The car we rode in was only doing half that speed.”
“…Then I’m definitely never riding again….”
Glitt, unaware that Cheon Joong-eok stood behind him, was shaking his head vigorously in front of the camera.
Cheon Joong-eok’s gaze alternated between the camera and Glitt.
‘If necessary….’
I’ll have to take one of them hostage.
Even the mighty Daihyo wouldn’t dare kill someone in front of a camera.
Cheon Joong-eok indulged in these vain fantasies as he took a step toward Daihyo, who stood in the corner.
“D-Daihyo. It’s been a while.”
“Ah, CEO Cheon.”
“?”
What’s this?
This bastard who always called him by his name, his lackey, XX, or whatever—why was he suddenly being polite…?
Cheon Joong-eok’s suspicion deepened.
Something’s off.
“Don’t be so stiff. Have a drink.”
“…!”
When Daihyo’s eyes turned cold, Cheon Joong-eok finally confirmed this was indeed the Daihyo he knew and felt reassured.
Cheon Joong-eok accepted the champagne flute he offered, but did not drink from it.
This bastard was perfectly capable of poisoning it.
“I called you here for a reason.”
“Yes.”
“I wanted to ask if you’d found that missing relative.”
“!”
At the word “relative,” Cheon Joong-eok felt his heart plummet.
How did this man find out about that?!
“Did you really think I wouldn’t know about something like that, CEO Cheon? Or were you perhaps trying to hide it from me?”
As Daihyo noticed Cheon Joong-eok’s wavering gaze, the corners of his mouth lifted—his dimples deepening with the smile.
So Hyeon Yuseong’s words had been accurate after all.
He’d killed his own cousin to cover up his crimes.
This question hadn’t come from the National Intelligence Service.
Of course, it was Hyeon Yuseong’s request to ensure Cheon Joong-eok’s complete downfall.
“Absolutely not! Never. How could I possibly do such a thing?”
Faced with Daihyo’s chilling gaze, Cheon Joong-eok quickly shook his head in denial.
“It was simply… not important enough to warrant your concern, so I didn’t report it separately. It seemed like something I needed to handle on my own.”
“I see. From now on, you’ll need to report everything properly, without omitting even the smallest details, won’t you?”
Daihyo tapped his shoulder lightly, twice.
“So we can avoid any misunderstandings between us.”
At his loaded words, Cheon Joong-eok’s face turned ashen as he nodded repeatedly.
“It… it really wasn’t anything serious. My cousin was just overstepping his bounds, so I had to deal with him.”
“I see.”
“He knew far too much, so I had to ensure he was taken care of. That’s all.”
“But he disappeared?”
“According to the man I assigned the task to, he was definitely inflicted with severe injuries that should have left him immobilized… but he disappeared. However, we’re still searching for him, so we should find him soon.”
Perfect.
Daihyo’s eyes gleamed with sinister intent.
So, Hyeon Yuseong’s conditions had been met…
Daihyo glanced briefly at the Gardener, who had been watching him intently this whole time.
Now it was time to fulfill their conditions.
“Well, that’s fine. You’ll handle that yourself, CEO Cheon.”
“Yes, yes! Of course. Just give me a little more time…”
“More importantly, how’s the ‘distribution’ going? I’ve been worried lately—sales haven’t been stable.”
“Ah, about that…”
CEO Cheon glanced nervously around his surroundings before lowering his voice.
“Yes. We’ve opened new distribution channels, so we should be able to increase sales a bit more. But as you know, enforcement has been quite strict lately.”
“Hmm.”
Daihyo smiled coldly, clearly displeased.
At that, Cheon Joong-eok felt his heart sink.
“B-but! I’ve asked Representative Yu to help… we’re currently persuading the Police Chief. It should work out soon.”
“Ah, Representative Yu. That representative from Gangnam, right? And who was the other one?”
“Ah, yes. Seocho….”
That should do it.
I’ve done my part at this point.
Daihyo turned to face the Gardener directly, flashing a grin. He saw no reason to extend any further kindness.
The rest is up to you all now, wouldn’t you say?
“?”
Cheon Joong-eok was taken aback by his smile.
What? Why is he suddenly smiling while looking elsewhere….
“!”
Cheon Joong-eok followed Daihyo’s gaze and spotted a man staring at him with a murderous expression, causing him to go pale.
No way!
“You, you bastard—are you seriously trying to…!”
“Ah. In Korea, what do they say in situations like this…. Ganbare(頑張れ)…probably not that. Ah, that’s right.”
Daihyo smiled and waved to Cheon Joong-eok.
“Fighting.”
“You crazy bastard…!!”
Cheon Joong-eok flew into a rage and pulled out the knife he’d hidden in his pocket.
And the moment he instinctively spun around to thrust the blade at GLEET—
“?!!?”
The bodyguards surrounding him threw themselves at him.
Years later.
Cheon Joong-eok would recall that moment and say—
It was as if a rain of bears had descended upon him.
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The four GLEET members turned in confusion as people suddenly hurled themselves forward.
What’s happening?
Why are people suddenly… rushing over there…?
As the four men stood bewildered, someone appeared from nowhere.
“Hello~!”
“!!!!”
Hyun Rion?!
The GLEET members’ jaws dropped in shock.
When did this person get here…?
“Huh? Why are you all so surprised? You invited me, so of course I’d come~?”
Hyun Rion pouted as if feeling hurt.
“Ah….”
So that’s what it was.
The four members laughed awkwardly.
Hyun Rion grinned widely regardless.
“Well then~ since the situation seems to have wrapped up…. I’d like to give you all a surprise gift.”
“A surprise… a gift?”
The GLEET members continued to regard Leon with lukewarm eyes.
Never before had they received such an unwelcome gift announcement.
“Why do your eyes look like that~? Really now. You won’t be able to make that face when you see my gift!”
“Haha…. Already… just being invited here feels like I’ve received more than enough….”
When Lee Doha spoke with courtesy, Hyun Rion chuckled.
“No. Thanks to that, I’ll be able to get a ‘kiss’ too.”
“…?”
A kiss…?
What in the world was that supposed to mean….
The four men began to grow uneasy, their eyes meeting.
‘He’s not asking us to kiss him, is he?’
‘Are you insane!?!?!? Absolutely not!!!! Just take the ticket money!!’
‘Get behind me, Lee Doha.’
‘Sorry, but I don’t want to either…. Move….’
As the four men stood there exchanging only glances, Hyun Rion began to grow impatient.
What are they all doing? I need to hurry and get a kiss from my Yewon!
“Enough. Just come here already.”
“Ugh….”
The four men reluctantly followed Leon.
Leon led them to a private room right next door.
Guarded by bodyguards with intimidating expressions.
“….”
This is really suspicious!
The moment the members saw the bodyguards, they became even more reluctant to follow Leon.
“…Um… Leon. No matter how I think about it, we….”
Finally, unable to bear it any longer, Lee Doha opened his mouth.
“!”
The door burst open.
And—
“Uncle!!”
The one person Lee Doha loved more than life itself.
“Ye…won?”
Yewon bounded forward and threw herself into Lee Doha’s arms.
“Uncle…. Sniff.”
“?!”
Yewon was crying?!
Lee Doha was flustered, holding Yewon tightly while not knowing what to do.
“Ye, Yewon. Why… why are you crying…. Because you missed your uncle? You wanted to see your uncle…?”
“I don’t know….”
Instead of answering, Yewon buried her face in Lee Doha’s shoulder and wept, her body trembling with quiet sobs.
What should I do!
Lee Doha, caught completely off guard, could only pat Yewon’s back gently.
“It’s alright. She’s simply been so worried about Uncle all this time.”
“…!”
Hyeon Yuseong appeared from behind Yewon.
“Yusong…”
“Yewon said she missed Uncle terribly, so I brought her here. I hope that’s acceptable.”
“Ah, yes. Of course it’s fi—”
Lee Doha fumbled for words in response.
Smack.
“?!”
A sudden kiss on his cheek from Yewon nearly knocked the soul right out of him.
What is this?
Heaven, all of a sudden?
“Don’t go anywhere again, Uncle…”
“!!!!”
Lee Doha couldn’t even form a coherent thought—he could only nod his head rapidly.
And.
“….”
“….”
“….”
The three men of the Hyun Family who witnessed this scene regarded it with deeply displeased expressions.
‘I was the one who brought Daihyo here. So why did the kiss go there? This violates our agreement.’
‘…No, I should be satisfied with just being called Father…. How dare I wish for anything more….’
‘What is this. I’m completely losing out!!!! I secured the sponsorship for this place, I provided the GLEET content material, and I brought everyone here!!!! So why!!! Is my kiss!!! Going there!!!!’
These were the thoughts of Lee Iho, Yusong, and Leon in turn.

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