There Are Four Top Idol Uncles - Chapter 92

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Episode 92

 

“Yes, Director Joegyeong… It’s him. He’s been getting good ratings recently and there are rumors that he’s very sensible… Is there some… problem?”

 

Yeongeo asked back with a puzzled expression.

 

“You should decline.”

 

“Pardon?”

 

“That casting, you should decline it.”

 

The ‘granddaughter-doting’ grandfather who had been melting at his granddaughter’s antics just moments before disappeared in an instant.

 

A heavy atmosphere settled over the dining table.

 

At Taejung’s firm tone, worry began to cloud Doha’s face as well.

 

Regardless of his resentment toward Taejung, if Taejung, a renowned director in the industry, was speaking so definitively, there must be a solid reason.

 

“May I ask the reason? I thought it would be a really good opportunity for Yewon’s career. Is there some problem with Director Jo?”

 

“That man treats actors like disposable goods.”

 

“!”

 

Taejung said in a sunken voice.

 

At the word ‘disposable goods,’ the GLEET members’ expressions darkened considerably.

 

The same was true for Yewon.

 

Oh no.

 

‘…This is bad…!’

 

I never thought Grandfather would find out about this…!

 

Yewon tried not to show her flustered feelings outwardly.

 

“What?! But when I did a reputation check, there was no mention of anything like that…”

 

“It’s not a well-known fact in the industry. He doesn’t do it to all actors, only to actors in specific roles. He drives actors to the point of abuse throughout filming, then flips his attitude after filming ends, saying it was all for the work. Most actors have no choice but to keep quiet when told it’s ‘for the work.'”

 

A cold fire blazed in Taejung’s eyes.

 

“I cannot let my granddaughter appear in such a person’s work.”

 

Instantly, the air over the table froze.

 

Yeongeo’s face turned pale. If Director Yeon Taejung, an industry veteran and master, was speaking to this extent, it was absolutely not something to overlook.

 

“I… I had no idea.”

 

“This industry is full of people whose outside and inside are different, so you might not have known. I wouldn’t have known either if I hadn’t worked with him.”

 

Taejung let out a short sigh, then looked at Yewon.

 

“Child. You should do a different work. Grandfather will find you a good work. With your talent, you could get into any work.”

 

“But… still… that’s… I want to do it…”

 

Just as Yewon was about to hesitate.

 

“No.”

 

“Absolutely not.”

 

For the first time, Doha and Taejung’s opinions were in perfect agreement.

 

“!”

 

Their gazes clashed in mid-air for a moment.

 

And then.

 

“Absolutely not, Yewon. Quickly promise Grandfather you won’t do it.”

 

“If you get hurt on set, how do you think Uncle would feel? Promise Uncle you won’t do it.”

 

“…”

 

Only at times like this do you two work together so perfectly…?

 

Yewon glared at both men with a sullen face.

 

Weren’t you two not even talking to each other just moments ago?

 

Especially, Uncle.

 

Your way of addressing him changed from ‘Director’ to Grandfather.

 

“…But I want to do it…”

 

More than anything, I don’t want to lose that role to anyone else, especially not Jeyeon.

 

“Yewon.”

 

“Child.”

 

As Yewon hesitated and couldn’t readily speak up, the eyebrows of the two identical-looking men rose up toward the sky in exactly the same way.

 

“What did Uncle say last time? Accidents can happen on set, but how to handle them depends on Yewon.”

 

“…”

 

“Uncle also said he could only send you to sets if he was confident you could protect yourself. But if Yewon says she wants to go to a set where she’ll definitely get hurt, how do you think Uncle would feel?”

 

“…”

 

When the previous incident was brought up, Yewon flinched.

 

She knew very well how much Doha had worried about her then.

 

“Would you like Uncle to keep worrying, thinking ‘Oh, what if Yewon gets hurt but doesn’t tell Uncle?'”

 

“That’s… that’s not what I want…”

 

Yewon fidgeted with her fingers. She absolutely hated the thought of Doha being anxious and worried because of her.

 

Now Uncle should be focusing on his activities after the comeback, and she hated even more the thought of him not being able to concentrate because of her.

 

Hmm. What to do. It’s still a valuable opportunity though.

 

Seeing Yewon’s hesitant expression, Doha coaxed her once more.

 

“Yewon, acting is important, but you also need to know how to protect yourself. For Uncle’s sake too, let’s not do this work. I’ll help you find other good works together.”

 

“That’s right, Yewon. Your uncle is right. Please understand the hearts of this grandfather and uncle who cannot send you to such a place.”

 

At the pleading words of Doha and Taejung, Yewon nodded heavily after much consideration.

 

‘…I have no choice. I can’t keep causing worry to these two people, so I should compromise a little…’

 

Right now, it seems like these two are achieving some kind of national unity just to stop me.

 

“I understand.”

 

Though disappointed, Yewon eventually took a step back.

 

Then color returned to both men’s faces again.

 

As expected of father and son, even their happy faces look exactly the same.

 

Not moving their lips at all while being unable to hide their joy like that was a talent in itself.

 

“But! I have conditions too.”

 

Instead, having compromised on one thing, I should firmly grasp this reconciliation opportunity, right?

 

“!”

 

At the mention of conditions, tension filled both men’s expressions again.

 

“First, Uncle.”

 

“Y-yes.”

 

“Leave it to Uncle Eon to decide what to do with that recording file Grandfather brought.”

 

“!!!”

 

“Me?”

 

Suddenly pointed out, Eon was completely unexpected, pointing to himself with his slender fingers and showing bewilderment.

 

However, there was a reason why Yewon chose Eon.

 

‘With Uncle Eon’s temperament, I can trust him with this!’

 

Given Eon’s personality, if he heard that recording file, he would definitely not stay still and would use it effectively. At just the right time too.

 

Yewon firmly trusted Eon’s temperament that much.

 

“Yes.”

 

“Why…?”

 

Though Eon was confused, seeing his lips slightly curl up, he seemed to be in a good mood.

 

He subtly looked at the other members and smiled triumphantly as if saying ‘See? I’m the most trusted. Have any of you ever been chosen by her? No? This is the difference between you and me.’

 

The remaining GLEET members who saw that smile were frustrated.

 

“Right!!! Why!!! Why Ian!! Yewon!! You could leave it to this Uncle Weon too!!!”

 

“Be quiet, Hanwon.”

 

Yeonho jumped up and pressed down on the whining Weon’s shoulder to make him sit back down.

 

“…But why Ian though.”

 

Yeonho didn’t forget to ask casually either.

 

No matter how much he thought about it, it seemed like a really hard decision to understand.

 

Doha also seemed to find this part difficult to understand, looking at Yewon with question marks floating above his head.

 

…How has this group managed not to disband and survive until now? With such lack of trust in each other…?

 

“Lee Doha, aren’t you going to close your eyes?”

 

As if sensing Doha’s feelings, Eon suddenly shouted angrily.

 

“No, why is everyone objecting to the kid’s decision? Got any complaints? If you do, get out right now. Get out.”

 

“….”

 

“Object one more time. I swear I’ll just leave this team myself!”

 

The members all lightly ignored Eon’s tantrum and only stared at Yewon’s mouth.

 

“Because Uncle Doha has to play with me!”

 

“!”

 

Yewon subtly omitted the reason she pointed to Eon.

 

If she said it was because of Uncle Eon’s temper, there would be chaos….

 

“So I want you to play only with me, Uncle. And Uncle, you have lots of things to do! Uncle has to go do activities now too.”

 

This was Yewon’s secret ultimate move, ‘Look only at me…’

 

In truth, she used this ultimate move because she couldn’t honestly say ‘I need to use that recording file, but I can’t entrust it to Uncle Doha with his avoidant personality!’

 

However, for Doha who didn’t know Yewon’s dark intentions.

 

It was simply touching.

 

“…Yeah. I understand. Uncle will only pay attention to Yewon.”

 

“No, no. Activities too-”

 

“Uncle didn’t understand Yewon’s heart. Now I’ll look only at Yewon even more.”

 

“No. Wait….”

 

“My niece, come here.”

 

Doha seemed to not hear anything Yewon was saying at all, and just lifted Yewon up and hugged her tightly.

 

“….”

 

He’s not listening to me at all.

 

Yewon gave up and just obediently let herself be hugged.

 

“And, Grandfather.”

 

“Yes, little one. What can this old man do for you.”

 

“…?”

 

When did I become ‘little one’…?

 

Yewon was confused for a moment, but tried to shake it off.

 

“Please make Uncle Doha happy!”

 

“…!”

 

At Yewon’s words, surprise spread across everyone’s faces.

 

Especially.

 

Doha, the person in question, seemed shocked beyond surprise.

 

“Uncle Doha is the most precious person in the world to me. So… Grandfather, please make Uncle happy too.”

 

Yewon said solemnly.

 

Mother’s request was also very, very important.

 

But.

 

Yewon couldn’t help but think of Doha’s feelings.

 

No matter how hard Yewon herself tried, if Doha ultimately couldn’t forgive Grandfather, she planned to respect her uncle’s heart.

 

‘Mother told me to create an opportunity for Uncle, not to force Uncle.’

 

So.

 

Grandfather had to make an effort too. To be forgiven by Doha, doing his absolute best.

 

“And!”

 

Yewon added firmly.

 

“If Uncle says he hates Grandfather, I’ll hate Grandfather too!”

 

“!!!!”

 

At Yewon’s thunderbolt-like words, Taejung clutched his chest and staggered.

 

For him, who had nothing left to lose and feared nothing in the world, something to fear had emerged once again.

 

It was his granddaughter Yewon’s words: ‘I hate Grandfather.’

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