There Are Four Top Idol Uncles - Chapter 169
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Episode 169
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Inside the Haion Group Private Jet.
“…So that’s how it happened.”
Lee Doha spoke in a hushed voice, gazing down at Yewon sleeping against his lap.
“I was so worried something might go wrong….”
Yewon’s delicate hair slipped through Lee Doha’s fingers.
The child’s presence—so impossibly light it seemed unreal—somehow felt unbearably heavy to him.
“I’ve learned firsthand just how accurate a child’s instincts can be.”
Yusong, too, kept his gaze fixed on the peacefully sleeping Yewon as he spoke, his breathing steady and calm.
“There really were people targeting you, Lee Doha. If Yewon hadn’t been worried….”
“I would have fallen into danger.”
“That’s right.”
Yusong admitted it frankly.
He had intended to keep the full extent of what nearly happened to Lee Doha completely hidden from the still-young Yewon.
But Lee Doha was an adult and the one directly involved—he couldn’t conceal everything from him.
“…Thank you. I owe you an enormous debt.”
In truth, the more Lee Doha heard the full story from Yusong, the more his vision swam.
He could have endured danger to himself, but the thought that his members might have been caught in such a catastrophic crisis alongside him made his chest tighten painfully.
“Not at all. That’s not it.”
At Lee Doha’s words of gratitude, Yusong immediately shook his head.
He meant it sincerely.
If he’d been hurt even slightly, tears would have filled Yewon’s eyes, and his own heart wouldn’t have survived that—so it was mutually beneficial.
“Then… what about that girl Jeyeon and the scammer….”
“The scammer regained consciousness. He’s agreed to testify against CEO Cheon Joong-eok, who tried to kill him. He’s also admitted to attempting to scam you and Yewon, though he keeps insisting he was merely following Cheon Joong-eok’s orders.”
“!”
That person?
Though Lee Doha had only seen Yeongho a few times, each time he’d thought him the worst kind of human being, so his eyes widened in surprise.
“But then he’d have to confess to all his own crimes too….”
At Lee Doha’s question, Yusong simply smiled faintly.
“Let’s just say a little ‘persuasion’ was effective.”
“Ah, I see.”
At Yusong’s cryptic tone, Lee Doha decided not to press further and simply accepted it.
He didn’t know what that ‘persuasion’ entailed, and he didn’t particularly want to know.
“That girl Jeyeon left the country recently with a distant relative, and the scammer has been barred from ever setting foot in Korea again after serving his sentence.”
Yusong looked at Yewon’s swollen eyes and deliberately suppressed the ache in his chest.
“So neither Yewon nor you will ever have to see that mother and daughter again.”
Those two who dared to bring tears to his daughter’s eyes.
Though they were making some show of remorse, he could never forgive them.
Surviving penniless in a foreign land would be harsh and difficult enough… but it didn’t even come close to a hundredth of what Yewon might have endured.
“…I see.”
I turned my head heavily.
Beyond the airplane window lay only darkness, as if flying through an endless void.
Because Yewon had wanted to return to Korea as quickly as possible, I’d hastily chartered a private jet, and now it was the middle of the night.
Just one or two years ago, witnessing this sight would have felt terribly hollow.
But now, with the child’s soft, warm breath audible beside me, no negative emotion could penetrate my heart.
I turned my head again to look at Yusong.
Surely, this man before me felt the same way.
From the moment Yewon entered his life, his existence had become incredibly radiant, careful, and renewed.
That’s why he was pouring astronomical sums of money and effort into saving someone who was merely Yewon’s primary caregiver.
Though Yusong had omitted much in his explanation, I could understand. I could see how much this man had given for her.
That’s why I hadn’t told Yusong things like “you don’t need to do that next time” or “why go to such lengths?”
Because we had become bound together by the fate called Yewon.
…Is this what family is?
Not a drop of blood shared, and not particularly welcome either… yet bound by an extraordinarily powerful force.
I looked down at Yewon, who resembled me so much, and thought.
Now I could see traces of resemblance to Yusong as well.
If it was becoming visible to my eyes, how clearly must it appear to his?
I finally admitted that the time had come to cross a threshold I’d long buried deep in my heart and never wanted to open.
“…Are you planning to officially acknowledge your relationship with Yewon?”
“!”
At my words, Yusong’s eyes widened slightly.
“Would that… be acceptable?”
“If Yewon is fine with it.”
I exhaled deeply, letting out a long breath.
Even after speaking, my chest ached and I wanted to flee somewhere and escape this situation.
Unfortunately, I was currently in the sky.
Where could I possibly run to?
I found myself smiling—a hollow, bitter smile. I suppose I need to reach this point to truly face what I cannot avoid.
“When Yewon starts school… there will come moments when she truly needs ‘family.'”
At my words, Yusong nodded with great care.
“There will be.”
“So if we’re going to formalize family relationships, now seems like the optimal time.”
I hesitated before adding with a short sound, “Mm.”
“Actually, there’s one more person on our side. Someone who’s been waiting for the day Yewon recognizes them as family.”
At my words, Yusong’s expression, which had been momentarily puzzled, soon shifted as he nodded. “Ah.”
“If it’s about Director Yeon… I thought that was something you would need to prepare your heart for as well.”
“…Well. Yewon has only lived seven years and yet she’s so admirable and spirited. Someone who’s lived far longer than that… I should become an uncle she won’t be ashamed of.”
After saying that, I turned back to the window with a somewhat complicated heart.
Between the deep darkness, glittering lights had begun to appear.
Their home awaited them down below.
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“Argh!!! Lee Doha!!! You shameless bastard!!! How could you abandon us in Japan and just run off with Yewon like that!!!!!!! Cough!!!!!!”
“Do you really want to die? Have things been so comfortable for you lately that you’re trying to shorten your own lifespan?”
“I told you not to let go. Do you want to drive me insane?”
“….”
Lee Doha looked at Weon, Eon, and Yeonho in turn.
While he showed some remorse toward the first two men, he was thoroughly exasperated by Yeonho’s words.
Why is my brother acting like that?
“I’m sorry. But if I’d brought you along, I wouldn’t have been able to shake off Yewon’s crazy uncles.”
“….”
At the mention of “Yewon’s crazy uncles,” the GLEET members fell silent.
‘When is he going to give me my kiss? Surely he’s not planning to skip it~? This shameless, unlucky bastard—is he really going to take advantage of me and just fly away like this~? I’m really not the type to let someone get away with that, and truly….’
‘Contract… violation…. This is truly an unforeseen situation. I thought that if I waited my turn, he would surely give me a kiss as well…. I’ll need to add this variable to my report as well….’
Having witnessed firsthand throughout the entire flight to Seoul this morning just how irritating and terrifying those two people could be sitting right next to him,
he couldn’t bring himself to refute those words.
“Ahem. If it’s to protect Yewon, then, well. Yes! I’ll admit it! But if you do it again! You bastard! I’m taking Yewon and running away!”
“I’ll make the news with this bastard too. I’ll borrow Seo Yeonho’s shovel, smash the back of your head, and run away.”
At Weon and Eon’s words, Lee Doha looked at Yeonho.
What would our damned brother say about this?
“….”
Sure enough, Yeonho remained silent for a moment, seemingly unsure which side to take on this matter.
“Yewon.”
He lifted his head toward Yewon, who had somehow woken up and was looking at him with a giggle and a smile.
“Hmm?”
“What!!! Baby bird!! When did you wake up!!!!”
“What, little one. If you’re awake, you should come running and let me hold you. What are you doing standing there?”
At Eon’s words, Yewon came running and hugged both Eon and Weon.
And finally.
She spread both arms wide, asking Yeonho to hold her.
“!”
Yeonho’s eyes widened slightly in surprise, but without hesitation, he immediately embraced Yewon.
“Yewon. Have I completed my uncle’s special mission now?”
And he asked the question he’d been dying to ask hundreds of millions of times.
Yewon.
[ ▶Main Quest – 【Goodbye, Lee Doha】 Success!
Our little one has finally succeeded in protecting her uncle!
You’ve finally overcome the first of several crises targeting Lee Doha.
It seems your uncle will be safe for a while.
You did so well!
[Quest Success: The deadline of the promise given to the child—Lee Doha’s death reprieve until age 14]
I grinned wider than ever and planted a kiss on Yeonho’s cheek with a soft smack.
“Yes, Uncle. Now I can stay away from Uncle Doha!”
…At least until I turn 14!
I deliberately swallowed the rest of my words.
“!”
Finally!
At those words, Yeonho looked so delighted he was nearly in tears.
“?!”
Lee Doha was shocked—’It was because of Yewon’s request?!’—but he looked happy at the prospect of freedom.
‘…Why won’t I do it for them???? Why not me?!?! In this household, besides Yewon, I’m the only one who’s a warm and gentle uncle, and yet why me?? I’m the only normal one here!!!’
‘…I’m leaving this house. Damn it.’
Only Weon and Eon couldn’t bring themselves to smile.
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