Chapter 143
Chapter 143
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 143
Chapter Title: Yu-na's First Ski Trip
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Finished getting ready to head out, we stepped outside where the staff greeted us first.
Even as I was getting my mic clipped on, Yu-na couldn't stay still, leaving me embarrassed and mortified.
Look at that bubbly energy right now.
"Na nan na— na na nan— na nan!"
Turning the bench into her stage, Yu-na danced while holding the mic clipped to her collar.
Probably because I'd brought up the music video back at the house earlier?
"Got some good news or something?"
The staff member clipping the mic to my collar stepped back and asked.
Good news...
In a way, yeah, it was.
We had a music video shoot scheduled for today. And on top of that, it was Yu-na's first trip to the ski resort.
No wonder she couldn't contain her excitement.
I shrugged and replied.
"Yeah, something like that."
"Mind sharing what it is?"
The Yusia team hadn't brought it up yet, so I couldn't just blurt it out.
That's why I said firmly.
"Can't talk about it."
The staff quickly gave up at my blunt response and let out a small laugh.
"Bummer. Good luck with the shoot today."
"Yeah, we'll get some fun footage."
Once the staff stepped away.
Two cameramen started filming Yu-na and me intently.
I approached Yu-na, re-clipped her mic to her collar, and lifted her up.
"Yu-na, is that outfit comfy?"
"Yeah! It's so warm, I love it."
The thin, cute pink puffer jacket and pants we'd gotten as ad sponsorship for this shoot.
Plus a conical fur hat and goggles to match the puffer.
She looked absolutely adorable once dressed.
If we headed to the ski resort like this, everyone would think she was a little bunny.
"Uncle Jeong-su and Su-jin will be here soon, so let's wait nicely."
"Okay."
After waiting quite a while in the chilly wind outside, I finally got a text from Jeong-su saying he'd arrived.
"If I'd known it'd be like this, I shouldn't have come out so early..."
"...Daddy? We're not going to the ski resort today?"
Yu-na's face fell.
She must've thought from my muttering that we weren't going to the ski resort today.
I gently poked her furrowed brow.
"We are going. Let's head out now."
"...Okay!"
Yu-na beamed again and stretched out her arms. I picked her up with a smile and headed straight to the underground parking lot.
As we slowly made our way inside.
A horn blared right next to us.
"Jun-seo! Over here! Here!"
At Jeong-su's call, I hurried over and grumbled.
"Why are you so late?"
"Ahaha! Sorry. Sorry. It's cold, hop in quick. We'll head out right away."
I opened the back door, and Su-jin's urgent voice came from the passenger seat.
"Hang on! Dad! I wanna sit in the back!"
"You little punk. Just stay there."
"No way! I wanna go in the back."
Su-jin was scrambling to gather her stuff, so with a grin, I got in the back seat as is and shut the door.
This kid who likes our Yu-na so much...
'I have to be careful with everyone.'
I shoved the bag and Yu-na's fur hat into the empty spot on the right.
Now there were no empty seats.
"...Uncle, wanna switch to the front?"
"Nah? Why would I?"
"......"
I smirked at Su-jin openly showing her annoyance on her face.
"What? 'Cause you like our Yu-na?"
"N-No, that's not it!"
Jeong-su burst out laughing at Su-jin whipping her head away.
"Ahaha! Buckle up tight in the back. We're heading out."
"Ah, okay. Yu-na, let's do our seatbelts."
"Okay!"
Only once we were buckled in could we finally get moving.
Blasting upbeat tunes as we drove, we stopped by a nearby rest area for a bit.
The staff van trailing far behind caught up right away and pulled out their cameras.
Maybe that's why.
Family travelers who spotted us gathered, forming a small circle.
"That's actor Lee Jun-seo, right? Yep."
"Hey, looks like they're filming 'Daddy, I Love You!'"
"He's even more handsome in person. Looked kinda scary in the drama."
"Heading to the ski resort today or something?"
"Those kids' ski outfits are so cute."
Murmurs all around.
I smiled and waved to the fans. Gotta do solid fan service to keep a good image.
"Loving the drama!"
"You're so cool!"
"Kyaa! Look at Yu-na! Waving just like Daddy!"
All the cheers and praise had my shoulders puffing up for no reason.
I was focused on a quick fan service session when.
"Jun-seo! Hurry up. I'm starving."
Jeong-su hyung, who'd gone ahead with Su-jin, was calling me from afar.
I scooped up Yu-na, who was still waving away, and dashed over.
"Sorry for being late."
"Nah, it's fine. What do you wanna eat?"
"Gotta check the menu first."
"Then let's head to the restaurant quick."
We hustled into the rest area diner and scanned the menu.
Something simple...
Ramen's a rip-off, honestly.
How about this?
"I'll have bibimbap."
Nestled in my arms, Yu-na stared hard at the menu and pointed.
"Yu-na wants this!"
Yu-na had picked the nostalgic pork cutlet.
Too much for her to eat alone.
Should I ditch the bibimbap and share her pork cutlet?
"I'll just share the pork cutlet with Yu-na. You, hyung?"
"I'll do the same? Easier to finish quick if we match. Su-jin?"
"...Why call me? You'll just order whatever anyway."
"Then we'll share it."
Menus decided in a flash.
We paid right away and snagged a good spot by the passage, chatting casually.
"I've been snowboarding for 10 years. Ask hyung if you don't know something."
"Hehehe. Does Daddy sled well?"
"Daddy? Hmm... Never tried it once, so no clue."
Jeong-su cracked up at my words.
"Ahaha!"
"...Hyung, why the laugh?"
"Dude, that means you can't! Why beat around the bush? Protecting Daddy's pride?"
"No, it's not that?"
"Anyway... Hmm."
Glancing around, Jeong-su narrowed his eyes at me.
Then flashed a sly grin.
"Impressive. My little bro."
"What? No reward even if you praise me."
"Used to be more popular than you, but now it's flipped?"
At his words, I checked around.
Plenty of empty seats before we came in.
But now...
Not a single one left.
People at tables clutched order sheets, sneaking glances our way.
'...Not us, though.'
Seeing the stares zeroed in especially on me and Yu-na, I got what he meant.
Yeah, right.
Back at that underworld department store, it was hyung who had more fans, not me...
I've grown a ton.
Grinning smugly, I crossed my arms and looked at Jeong-su.
Then declared proudly.
"I've gotten big, huh? Might even be more famous than you now."
"Yeah! Daddy's the best!"
"Ahaha! Yeah, maybe so."
Huh?
Not quite the reaction I wanted.
He laughed heartily without hesitation, deflating me as I uncrossed my arms.
"Ah, hyung! What's with that response?"
"Thought I'd get mad? I'm proud when my bro does well."
His sincere words nearly brought unexpected tears to my eyes.
Ding-dong-!
"Huh? Hey, our food's up. Let's grab it quick. Su-jin, stay put."
"Fine, just hurry. I'm hungry."
"Yu-na, you stay here nice and quiet like big sis Su-jin, okay?"
"Okay!"
Jeong-su and I force-finished the pork cutlet the kids had left.
Meant to eat light...
No, what was with that portion!
Pork cutlet bigger than an adult palm.
If we'd ordered anything else, we'd have wasted food for sure.
Ah, can't eat another bite...
I headed out of the diner first, ahead of Jeong-su, gripping Yu-na's hand tight.
"Let's wait in the car."
"Daddy, so we're going to the sledding hill now?"
"Yeah, just 30 more minutes."
"Wooow! Hurry! Right? Hurry!"
"Alright, let's go."
Crunch. Crunch.
We were heading straight to the parking lot when.
Someone suddenly grabbed my wrist from behind. Looking back, it was Jeong-su holding it.
"Hey, where you going?"
"To the car."
"You come to a rest area and don't eat the must-haves? Getting in the car? Sigh..."
"What more to eat? Not full?"
"You gotta have the potato skewers and fish cake skewers here. Yu-na! Don't you want a snack?"
"Yeah! Uncle! I do!"
"Su-jin, you too, right?"
"...If Dad buys it, sure."
Those punks...
Handed us their leftovers saying they were full, now wanting snacks?
Yu-na let go of my hand and tugged Jeong-su's clothes.
Su-jin too.
Shyly smiling while holding Yu-na's hand, she followed Jeong-su ahead.
"Uncle! Yu-na wants hot cheese stick."
"Dad, I want a hot dog."
"Alright, great! I'll get 'em all!"
"Wooow!"
And just like that, with the cameramen nowhere in sight, I was left alone on the street, stuck dealing with fans who wouldn't let me move.
Pens and notebooks.
Kept appearing in front of me.
"Sign here, please!"
"Kyaaa! Handshake too? It's my dream!"
"Hyung! A signature, please!"
"Jun-seo oppa! Photo too?"
Maintaining my fan service smile, I signed, shook hands, and posed for pics, waiting for Jeong-su.
How much time passed.
Now I was trapped by chatty aunties who wouldn't stop talking.
"Oh my! Saw you on the show..."
"Right. Otherwise, Yu-na picks up bad habits and you'll suffer later?"
"You gotta know how to scold her firmly."
"Yeah, yeah."
"Ah! And..."
Someone please save me...
That's when.
Yu-na squeezed through the aunties and held out a paper cup.
"Daddy. This is sooo good. So you try it quick too."
With Yu-na here, the aunties surrounding me backed off.
Finally, I can breathe...
"Daddy, quick. Okay?"
I checked the cup Yu-na held out confidently. It was empty.
"Yu-na? What am I supposed to eat?"
"Potato! So good."
I pointed at the cup.
"...It's empty?"
Yu-na's eyes went wide seeing the completely empty cup.
"Huh? Why's it gone! Wait, hang on!"
Scamper!
Yu-na scanned the ground nearby and gathered up the scattered potatoes.
One. One.
Even the squished, stepped-on ones. She scooped them up and ran back to me.
"Hehehe. Daddy, eat up quick."
"......"
Eat the stuff from the ground?
For real?
I smacked my forehead.