There Are Four Top Idol Uncles - Chapter 241

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Part 2, Episode 67
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It wasn’t just Eon who noticed something wrong with Lee Doha.
Yewon, too, sensed that Uncle Doha was in an unusual state, and before she knew it, she’d sprung to her feet.
Something had felt off since earlier, truth be told.
Lee Doha, who should have been hovering beside Yewon by now, offering her this and that to eat, was instead standing a step back, watching her from a distance.
Maybe the trip was just tiring him out—that’s what she’d thought, uncertain.
But the moment Eon bolted toward Lee Doha, certainty crashed down on her.
Could it be… Uncle?
Just as Yewon was about to clap a hand over her mouth—
[Sub Quest Triggered! —Anesthetic
You desperately tried to hide it, but it’s come to light at last.
The truth is, Lee Doha has been suffering from terrible headaches all this while, bound by a Contract from Past Life.
That despicable Cotton Ball—this is clearly a fraudulent contract!
Until you succeed at your main quest, he will continue to suffer these headaches.
Our good Yewon, do consult with the adults before signing any contract, won’t you?
I offer you an opportunity to ease his pain.
Director Yu intends to co-direct with his son and produce “Summer’s Proof” as a feature film.
However, Yoo Eun-o plans to set aside filmmaking after this project. He’s even inclined to reject his father’s offer.
Give him the confidence and courage to know that it’s all right to keep making films.
+Lee Doha’s suffering will be suspended for one week starting tomorrow. Complete the quest within that time!
Quest Success Condition: Have Yoo Eun-o accept his father’s co-directing proposal
Quest Success Reward: Lee Doha’s headaches suspended
Quest Failure Penalty: Lee Doha’s headaches worsen]
“….”
Yewon stared at the quest window, her teeth gritted.
What is this? Giving the disease with one hand and the cure with the other?
She’d suspected it for a while now, but the quest window was definitely not written by Cotton Ball. It had to be someone who couldn’t stand Cotton Ball—someone using it in their stead….
Yewon shook her head. No, this wasn’t the time to wonder about the quest window’s true identity.
There was a way to ease Uncle’s headaches?
Then she absolutely had to make it happen.
And more than that….
‘…I was going to persuade Eun-o anyway.’
She didn’t fail to understand where her senior was coming from, but still—she couldn’t let him throw away his dream like this.
First, though, she needed to check on Uncle.
Yewon bit her lip and moved toward Lee Doha—
“!”
Someone caught her wrist.
Yewon looked with startled eyes at whoever had seized her.
It was Yeonho.
He shook his head.
“Doha’s doing his best not to worry you. I know you’re anxious, but he’d feel more at ease if you pretended not to notice.”
“…….”
He was right.
Yewon choked back tears that threatened to spill over.
Weon, standing beside her, placed a hand on her shoulder.
“Doha’s state—your brother-in-law and I will keep a close eye on it. Our little bird just needs to wait a bit, yeah?”
So that was it. They’d all seen through it long ago, but were pretending not to notice to ease Uncle Doha’s heart—and hers too.
Yewon blinked away the tears blurring her vision and nodded.
“…Okay.”
“That’s my girl. Our little bird is so thoughtful. Eon’s going to help Doha rest, so let’s dig into some pork belly, yeah? Your uncle even wrapped these sides real nice.”
Weon placed a carefully folded wrap of meat into Yewon’s mouth.
Even as her eyes glistened, Yewon chewed earnestly on the wrap.
She had no appetite whatsoever, but with Weon and Yeonho watching her like that, she couldn’t refuse.
…I have to complete this quest as quickly as possible.
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Late into the night, when everyone else was asleep.
Yewon slipped quietly out of her room and made a phone call to someone.
She was just considering whether to hang up, thinking they might be sleeping—
—”…Daughter?”
The phone rang only a few times before Yusong picked up.
…How does he always answer so immediately?
“Dad, I’m so sorry for calling so late.”
—Don’t say such things, daughter. For you, there’s no such thing as a late hour. I’m always waiting for your call.
Oh…
Was that even okay to hear?
Yewon let it pass, though she wasn’t quite sure.
“You weren’t sleeping, were you…?”
—No. I had some work left to finish. I was checking on a few things.
“I see… I was surprised you picked up so quickly.”
—I always answer this line immediately, no matter what. This number is only for you to use.
“…”
…So this was a private line that only she could use?
Yewon was momentarily stunned, but she forced herself to move past it.
“Actually, Dad. There’s something I wanted to ask you for.”
—Tell me anything.
“…It’s about Director Yu… Do you happen to know if something happened to his oldest son?”
—Yes, I know.
“!”
As she’d suspected.
Yewon nodded slowly.
Eun-o had described filmmaking as “something that burdens the family.” For a film to become a burden when her father himself was a director…
It struck her instinctively that it had something to do with her brother’s situation.
“I wanted to help with that… I’m sorry. I know it’s an abrupt request, but—”
—Yewon.
“Yes?”
—A request to help another person is never abrupt. Every day, I’m grateful that you’re a good person. As for how we can help, I’ll look into that myself.
“…”
Yewon nodded, her eyes growing warm with tears.
This was the first time she’d felt so utterly helpless.
—When you return from your trip, I’ll have everything arranged for you to understand. For now, focus on the journey. It’s a chance to make good memories with your uncles, isn’t it?
“…Yes…”
—I’ve also heard from Uncle Eon about Uncle Doha. I’m actively looking into capable professors, so don’t worry too much. I know you’re mature enough to shoulder the worries that adults should carry, but there are things that must be left to adults. That’s the only way I can have a clear conscience as your father. I’ll take care of your request, so set your mind at ease.
Even though she knew Yusong couldn’t see her, Yewon could only nod.
Over the past seven years.
Through Yusong and her uncles, Yewon had learned what it meant to have an adult she could lean on.
—That’s right, daughter. I’m fine without sleep, but you, growing as you are, need proper rest now. Go in and get some sleep.
“Yes… Oh, and Dad, don’t push yourself either. If you get sick…”
I can’t bear that.
Yewon couldn’t bring herself to finish the sentence.
—Daughter.
“Yes?”
—The Hyun Family has been cursed so much that we tend to live long, healthy lives. Don’t worry.
…Should she be relieved by that?
“Does our family really get cursed that much…?”
—Mostly by characters like Hyun Rion. I’m worried he’ll live too long.
“…”
She didn’t need an explanation to understand what he meant, so Yewon didn’t ask further.
“Sleep well, Dad.”
—You get plenty of rest too.
After hanging up, Yewon exhaled deeply. Her emotions wouldn’t settle easily.
Still, she tried to calm herself, and the moment she turned around—
“!”
Yewon startled in surprise.
Someone she hadn’t expected was standing there.
“…Brother…”
The tears Yewon had been holding back spilled out all at once.
Understanding everything in her heart, Hyuk approached and wiped away her tears.
At his warm touch, the tears came even more freely.
Why am I like this? Yewon leaned against Hyuk’s chest, crying softly.
So this was what it meant—to lose your senses when you cried too hard, to find yourself unable to think straight.
Hyuk must have been shocked too, but this couldn’t go on. The moment Yewon tried to pull herself together and step away from him.
“!”
His hand cradled her head.
At that touch—reassuring, permission to cry as much as she needed—Yewon finally broke down against him, weeping without restraint.
Seven years.
She felt it truly then: how many people had become precious to her.

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