There Are Four Top Idol Uncles - Chapter 247

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Part 2, Episode 73
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When Eun-o arrived at the hotel where he’d agreed to stay with his family for several days, he froze.
“…?”
When he first heard they’d be going to a five-star hotel, he’d wondered why his frugal father would do such a thing. But he’d let it pass, thinking his father must feel apologetic and tender toward the family, wanting to make amends somehow.
But then…
A suite room was another matter entirely, wasn’t it?
Eun-o stared at the enormous hotel suite with bewildered eyes. At sixteen, he wasn’t entirely naive about how the world worked.
A place like this had to cost at least hundreds of thousands, if not millions, per night…
Something had felt off ever since they’d been directed to the top floor of the hotel.
“Well. Surprised, are you? Come in and have a seat for now.”
Director Yu looked equally uncomfortable about being here himself.
“…We’re staying here for several days?”
“A week.”
“…?”
Eun-o narrowed his eyes, studying the director.
Where on earth would his father, who hadn’t worked in six years, get that kind of money? It was deeply suspicious.
“Ahem. I understand what you’re worried about, but this hotel has been provided by our investors.”
That only made it more suspicious.
No matter how generous investors could be, this seemed excessive. But why…?
Unless.
“Are you saying the investors are Haiwon Entertainment?”
“That’s right.”
Eun-o’s face darkened considerably. In other words, Yewon’s father was providing all of this.
“Now that I think about it, one of the friends you traveled with was Chairman Hyun’s daughter, wasn’t she? I thought it was a curious connection at the time, but… In any case, I’ve heard rumors that the chairman dotes on his daughter, and it seems to be true. I never would have expected him to look after his daughter’s friend’s family to this extent—”
“She’s not a friend.”
“!”
At Eun-o’s firm words, Director Yu’s eyes widened.
Not a friend?
“Did you two have a falling out? I thought you’d just returned from your trip together the other day—”
“That’s not what I meant…”
Eun-o exhaled a frustrated sigh. He’d never once thought of Yewon as his friend.
But he didn’t want to confuse or worry his father any further.
“No, we’re on good terms and we didn’t fight, so please don’t worry.”
“Eun-o.”
“…Where are your brother and mother?”
“They stepped out briefly to pick up some drinks. Now, sit down for a moment.”
“…”
At his father’s words, Eun-o reluctantly took a seat. A sense of dread told him an uncomfortable conversation was coming.
“I know this has all been overwhelming for you. Dad understands completely. And you might feel like you need to maintain your friendship with that girl—Yewon, right?—because of us, but that’s not true at all. Chairman Hyun said the same thing. He said your friendship with Yewon has nothing to do with any of this business. In fact, he said you two don’t need to have any contact at all.”
At those grating words, Eun-o’s eyes naturally narrowed.
No contact with her at all?
That was the furthest thing from his mind. He intended to maintain contact with her for life. He’d keep shoving scripts at her until she told him to never show his face to her again.
“I understand that your business has nothing to do with her.”
“Right, so don’t worry too much—”
“But that’s not what you think it is. I want to make a film for her.”
“!”
Eun-o had never intended to tell his father something like this.
He believed that regardless of how much his family mattered to him, there was no need to lay bare every detail of his private life.
But now that Director Yu had become so deeply entangled with Haiwon Entertainment… he had no choice.
He had to be clear before any other misunderstandings could take root.
“I want to make a film that lets her shine brightest, one that fully reveals every talent she possesses.”
At Eun-o’s words, thick with compressed emotion, Director Yu sat stunned, mouth hanging open as he stared at his son.
This was the first time his normally quiet, serene son had spoken with such naked, visible emotion.
And the subject—the content of what he’d said…
Could it be?
“Then Eun-o, surely you don’t mean… Summer’s Proof…?”
“!”
The moment his own work came up, Eun-o’s face showed alarm as he looked at Director Yu.
Now everything fell into place for the director. Ah, so that was it. That’s why, while reading that script, he kept thinking that the character Chae Seojin couldn’t possibly be played by anyone but Yewon…
The script had been written for that child from the start. So it was written in a way that couldn’t work with anyone else.
“You didn’t actually read it, did you?”
“…Yes. Don’t be angry with me—just listen. I ended up reading it by chance.”
“….”
Yoo Eun-o nodded silently, his lips pressed together.
He’d always planned to show it to his father eventually, so he wasn’t truly angry that Father had read it first. Only startled.
“What I wanted to tell you today was about that, actually. After reading that scenario… it seemed such a waste for it to remain just a short film.”
“!”
“So I asked Chairman Hyun for a favor—to produce it as a feature film later on. Together with you.”
Eun-o stared at his father, unable to believe what he was hearing.
“And Chairman Hyun said he wanted to invest in your work as well. How about this: for now, you keep making your own projects as you have been, and when you’re ready, we’ll produce the feature together.”
Eun-o didn’t know where to begin being amazed.
Recognition from the man he’d always wanted recognition from most?
And now he could actually produce that work officially alongside his father?
A sudden dizziness washed over him, and Eun-o lowered his eyes.
Did she know about this? Was that why she told me not to quit film?
His heart thundered in his chest.
“…I understand.”
“!”
At Eun-o’s willing acceptance, Director Yu’s face lit up.
His own son, yet he could never quite read what was going on inside that head of his. The boy disliked being indebted to anyone so much that rejection had seemed possible…. Thank goodness.
“But I hope she continues to be Chae Seojin.”
“Of course. I don’t think that will be a problem at all. In fact, Chairman Hyun seems to want exactly that. And besides….”
“…?”
“I heard that girl has quite a strong attachment to your work.”
“!”
At the unexpected words, something flickered across Eun-o’s eyes.
-It’s a secret from Eun-o.
“What kind of….”
-Our daughter seems to like Eun-o’s scenario quite a lot. When she takes on a project normally, she carries the script around with her constantly…. But that work seemed special to her.
“Is that so?”
-Yes. My daughter didn’t tell me directly, but…. As a father, I couldn’t help but notice. I’m sure you understand as well, Director.
Of course he understood what those words meant.
He could tell just by looking at his son’s eyes now.
Those were the eyes of someone in love.
Whether it was love for the work, or love for that girl….
Or perhaps both.
Director Yu watched his son’s ears turn bright red and smiled to himself.
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[Sub Quest Complete! – <Anesthetic>
Thanks to our little Yewon’s efforts, it seems Eun-o’s heart has changed!
Eun-o has accepted the proposal to co-direct <Summer’s Proof> with us.
From here on, we should just focus on aiming for that film festival award.
Congratulations, our dear Yewon. You’ve saved Uncle once again!
Quest Reward: Lee Doha’s Pain Postponed (3 years)]
“!”
The notification window that suddenly appeared before her eyes made Yewon’s eyes widen in surprise.
So that’s what’s happening to her senior right now….
Everything had worked out. Her senior hadn’t given up on his dream, and Uncle’s suffering had been postponed.
Yewon scurried over to Lee Doha and pressed herself against his side.
“Uncle. How’s your headache?”
“Hm? Ah…. Not to reassure you or anything, but Uncle’s really okay. It’s been strange—it hasn’t hurt at all since yesterday.”
“Really?”
Even at Lee Doha’s words, Yewon couldn’t relax immediately, studying his complexion carefully with suspicious eyes.
She couldn’t quite bring herself to trust that Cotton Ball completely.
But Lee Doha’s face was so full of vitality that it seemed impossible he could be lying.
Thank goodness. We really succeeded!
Only then could Yewon break into a full smile.
Phew….
In the moment Yewon let out a relieved sigh and placed a hand over her heart.
Ding!

[With this round’s reward payment complete, the allocated reward budget has been entirely exhausted.
Accordingly, for the time being, no additional Sub Quests and rewards
masquerading as absurd benefits
will be provided.
The Sub Quest system will remain temporarily disabled until Main Quest completion.
Please take this into account for your reference.
※ This does not affect Main Quest progression.
※ There are no plans to allocate additional reward budget.
※ Even if you ask me about it, there’s nothing I can give you — you should be grateful that I’ve bent the rules for you this far, you ungrateful lot, what am I doing here, literally digging in the dirt to make a living
]
“!”
Huh?
Yewon stared at the new notification window with bewildered eyes.

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