There Are Four Top Idol Uncles - Chapter 19
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Episode 19
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A few days later, at the Time Entertainment headquarters building.
“…What kind of diary are you saying we’re filming?”
This was it!
Weon gaped at CEO Park.
This was exactly what the CEO had been planning!
“A parenting diary. How many times are you going to ask? You’re young but keep forgetting things?”
“I’m not the one forgetting things, maybe you’re the one forgetting, CEO? Lee Doha and Yewon haven’t even agreed to it, so how can you just announce that we’re filming something like that?!”
“…Hanwon is right.”
As if he never thought he’d be saying ‘Hanwon is right,’ Lee Doha spoke with an uncomfortable expression.
“I just decided to raise Yewon, and now suddenly a parenting variety show. That kind of thing is too… It would be overwhelming for Yewon.”
“I don’t think so?”
“Pardon?”
“I looked into it, and Yewon used to be an actress, right? That means she was originally interested in broadcasting. So wouldn’t she like it?”
“!”
At CEO Park’s words, Lee Doha’s face hardened.
“Of course a child would say she likes it when told she’ll be on TV. She wouldn’t know what that means. If Yewon finds out about sensitive family matters, the trauma would be-“
“We’ll throw tons of money at the reporters so they won’t bring up family matters. We’ll set it all up.”
CEO Park said firmly.
“Still, it’s dangerous-“
“There are no eternal secrets in this world. Anyway, with that face, if Yewon’s dream is to be an actress, she’ll have to come out into the world someday. So wouldn’t it be better to face it head-on while she’s young?! Have you been in the entertainment industry for just a day or two? Being honest is always the best.”
“Yewon’s dream could change anytime-“
“Yewon seemed really determined. I talked to her briefly when you went to the bathroom. And I want to work with Yewon too.”
On the day they first met Yewon, she had boldly told CEO Park that being an actress was her dream.
‘But. From what I heard from Yeongeo~ our Yewon has tried acting before. Right?’
‘Yes!’
‘Blood really can’t lie. How was it when you were acting? Was it fun?’
‘It was fun. Really!’
‘Really? That’s great~’
Up until then, CEO Park actually hadn’t given it much thought.
Bringing up acting was just something he mentioned awkwardly while Lee Doha was briefly away.
Even though Yewon had tried acting, it was just a minor role, and one minor role experience was practically like a career experience program for actors.
He thought, ‘Anyone could have fun doing that much~’
‘So I want to keep doing it.’
‘Huh? Keep doing it?’
‘Yes. Now, tomorrow, and even when I become an adult, I want to keep doing it.’
‘!’
‘It’s my dream!’
CEO Park whistled once and pointed at Lee Doha’s face with his finger.
“I’ve made quite a bit of money with this face, so if Yewon becomes our actress, it would be completely thank you, wouldn’t it.”
“…”
“You and Yewon look exactly the same, so Yewon’s future is guaranteed too. I’m confident there’s no entertainment agency CEO stupid enough to miss such facial talent.”
CEO Park said that and added with a confident smile.
“And it’s a parenting variety show with GLEET. Of course it’s guaranteed to be a hot topic and a hit. Could there be a better debut opportunity for a rookie child actor? I don’t think so. From Yewon’s perspective, she’s really got the uncle advantage, don’t you think?”
“…Saying she got the uncle advantage. Please don’t say such things about a child.”
“You’re so sensitive. I’ll be careful. So the discussion is over, right? I’ll contact Producer Hwang right away-“
“No, it’s not over.”
Lee Doha said firmly.
“I still have no intention of exposing Yewon to the world for the time being. Even if Yewon herself wants it, I think it’s the guardian’s role to make safe decisions on behalf of the child. My decision is ‘no.'”
Lee Doha said that and, as if he didn’t want to talk anymore, turned around and walked out.
“Hey hey hey?! Hey, Lee Doha! Let’s go together! Um. CEO. Then, I’ll see you next time…?”
And Weon also followed Lee Doha out.
“…”
And CEO Park watched the two of them with gleaming eyes.
So this is how you’re playing it?
Then I have my own plans too, you guys.
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The next morning.
Yewon came out rubbing her eyes.
‘…The smell of food… so good…’
She was unconsciously drawn out by the smell of bubbling stew and rice cooking in the rice cooker.
Who’s cooking? There’s no one here who would cook… she thought, but her feet were moving quickly.
But then.
“Oh, Yewon’s already up?”
“?!”
The person cooking was quite an unexpected figure.
…Uncle Weon knows how to cook too?
Yewon looked around the kitchen with slightly suspicious eyes.
Weon wasn’t the only one in the kitchen.
“Did Yewon wake up?”
“Oh. Hello!”
CEO Park, whom she had seen recently, was sitting there sipping coffee while wearing his characteristic stern-looking glasses.
…What brings him here so early in the morning…?
“Where is Uncle Lee Doha…?”
Yewon was nervous about CEO Park’s suspicious appearance and looked for Lee Doha first.
“Lee Doha went on an errand for Weon.”
“I told him to buy kimchi. What kind of person’s house doesn’t have kimchi? Your uncle might not be human. Does it make sense for a Korean household to not have kimchi?”
…That is a valid point though…
You crossed the line, Uncle Lee Doha…
“What is Uncle Weon making…?”
“Tofu stew. And rolled omelet.”
Uncle Weon of all people can make things like that?
Yewon looked up at Weon with suspicious eyes.
The smell does seem authentic though…
“Yewon, why are you looking at me like that, kid!! Uncle knows how to cook too!! Actually, I’m the only person on our team who can make real food!!”
“I haven’t said anything yet though…”
“Hmph!”
Yewon felt a little sorry and gently grabbed Weon’s pants while giggling.
Then Weon’s face, which had been completely sulky, relaxed into a grin.
“You’re so cute. I’ll let it slide just this once.”
“Hehe…”
“Don’t worry and come sit here, Yewon. Uncle Weon will take care of all the troublesome stuff.”
“Right! I’ll take care of all the… wait, I’m doing all the troublesome stuff?”
“Then who else here would do it? Me or Yewon? Elder abuse? Or child abuse? Pick one.”
“…”
Having nothing to say, Weon quietly closed his mouth and started rolling the eggs.
“Yewon, would you sit down for a moment?”
CEO Park gestured with his chin for Yewon to sit across from him.
“Yes!”
It feels like I’ve come to an audition hall or something.
Yewon obediently sat down as Yeongeo told her to.
“Listen, Yewon. Um….”
He had told her to sit down for now.
Yeongeo cleared his throat awkwardly. It felt a bit strange to ask a favor from a little kid.
“Uncle, do you have something to ask me to do?”
“…!”
Yeongeo looked at Yewon in surprise.
How on earth did she know?
“Ahem.”
Yeongeo cleared his throat.
This little one was way too quick on the uptake.
When Lee Doha said ‘the kid is really clever,’ he thought it was just because he was smitten.
“How did our Yewon figure it out?”
“Just because! When adults call me over like this, there’s always something they want to say.”
“….”
“Hehe.”
Yeongeo suppressed a hollow laugh. What’s with this vibe like she’s living her second life?
However.
Yewon had mustered her courage because she couldn’t let this opportunity slip away.
‘To properly walk the path of an actress, I need an entertainment agency.’
And there wouldn’t be a better agency for her than Time Entertainment. They already knew her situation and could be considerate, and their abilities were already proven.
‘So.’
She had to seize this opportunity and get into Time Entertainment.
“Hey hey. Boss. You can’t do weird things to a kid. You should pull these scams when there’s a guardian present.”
While Yewon was mentally calculating, Weon hurriedly interrupted.
He seemed to sense that something was going wrong (something that would get him scolded by Lee Doha).
“It’s not weird stuff, you punk. And why isn’t there a guardian here? You’re here.”
“Me?!”
“Yeah, you. You’re married to Lee Doha. So you’re family too.”
“How does that work?!?! Wait, why am I married to Lee Doha?! Don’t say things that’ll block my future!!”
“Be quiet. Yewon. Listen. A really good offer came to GLEET recently. From PD Hwang Jio—”
“I know who that is.”
“!”
Surprise flashed across Yeongeo’s face at Yewon’s crisp answer.
“You know? How?”
“He’s the one who made 【Goodbye, Mother】, 【Sweet My Buddy】, and 【Flying Family】!”
“…!”
Yeongeo’s mouth fell open as Yewon rattled off the program names.
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