Moreover... Based on what Liu Zhengjiang uncovered yesterday, it seems his son’s celebrity girlfriend, Bae Juhyun, is still facing some significant trouble.
Knowing Liu Xin’an as he does, he guessed that the kid must be feeling pretty terrible right now.
Liu Xin’an is a lot like him, both are people with a strong sense of responsibility, otherwise, he wouldn’t have made sure to eliminate all future difficulties after meeting Park Jinsuk and deciding she was the one he wanted to spend his life with.
This matter with Park Jinyoung... Perhaps it could somehow help Liu Xin’an, who is deep in trouble now.
Of course, he, as a parent, definitely wouldn’t meddle recklessly, hmm... Just offering occasional advice, that’s all he as a father could do.
Children also need to grow up.
"I know... So the uncle who helped mom escape from misery is still alive, huh?"
Perhaps overwhelmed by the information he had received all at once, Liu Xin’an thought for a moment before giving a reply that almost made Liu Zhengjiang and Bae Juhyun burst out laughing.
Liu Zhengjiang awkwardly reached out to adjust his glasses, while Bae Juhyun incredulously poked her boyfriend in the waist, whispering, "You shouldn’t say it like that, Xin’an."
"Cough cough, I’m a bit dizzy, but essentially, the uncle is still alive and well, right?"
"...You could think of it that way."
"That’s good, that’s good, both mom and uncle are safe and sound, that’s really great."
Liu Xin’an relaxed completely, this secret had been kept by his family for so many years, he really had worried a lot over the years.
Not to mention, since confirming his relationship with Bae Juhyun, he had watched so many melodramatic Korean dramas.
He had actually wondered if his family was like one of those dramatic Korean drama plots.
Fortunately, although it was still melodramatic, it wasn’t outrageously so.
Something certainly worth celebrating.
"Feeling relieved now?"
"Yeah, much more at ease. It would have been better if you had told me earlier, then I wouldn’t have traveled all the way to Korea chasing those elusive clues."
At that time, he had investigated whatever he could find about "Ryongshan" because his mother had inadvertently mentioned it.
He felt that, no matter how melodramatic the situation was, his mother was surely not from Ryongshan.
Mainly because that place is a base for Korean masters, American-controlled territory.
He couldn’t see how his mother had any connection with that place!
"Then when I go back with Juhyun after the New Year, I’ll make some time to meet this uncle of mine."
Not knowing before was one thing, but now that he knew about the existence of an uncle, who even helped his mom escape from hardship back then, Tʜe source of this ᴄontent ɪs novel-fire.net
it wasn’t an exaggeration to say, without his uncle’s help, he might not even have been born.
This great kindness, as the younger generation, he definitely needed to repay it... Well, at least paying a visit and expressing some gratitude was necessary.
"I won’t interfere with this, it’s up to you."
"Speaking of which, since I have such an uncle, why haven’t I ever met him?"
Liu Xin’an suddenly felt something was off.
If his mother was driven away by her parents due to her poor family circumstances back then, now that his uncle was so capable, buying a round-trip ticket to China shouldn’t be a problem at all, so why had he never seen this uncle at home?
Liu Zhengjiang didn’t answer directly, but after contemplating for a while, he sighed.
"Your uncle is doing so well, your mom is even more afraid to acknowledge him now. Jinsuk was completely focused on escaping her family back then, only to realize after succeeding how much trouble her actions could have caused your uncle."
"Later we inquired about your uncle’s situation; at the time, your uncle was just starting out, and both your grandparents were still alive, so she dared not show up."
"It was only after your grandparents passed away and your uncle had made a success of himself that your mom was even less likely to step forward. What kind of appearance would that be, showing up only after her brother became successful? Your mom couldn’t do such a thing."
"...But uncle wouldn’t think that way, right?" Liu Xin’an felt it was strange to think this way; if his uncle was willing to risk helping his mom leave, it meant he probably wouldn’t mind the things his mom worried about.
This kind of thing is easy for an outsider to understand, but not so easy for the people involved.
Liu Zhengjiang had indeed tried to talk to his wife, but she wouldn’t listen. Whenever Park Jinyoung was mentioned, her face twisted with guilt and pain,
"Your mom always overthinks things, you know that."
Father and son looked at each other and sighed.
Just then, Bae Juhyun suddenly remembered something Park Jinsuk had asked her with a smile before, and she timidly reached out her hand and interrupted the conversation between the father and son with a timid voice.
"Uncle, actually, not long ago your aunt asked me if I was interested in switching over to JYP..."
"Huh?!" Liu Zhengjiang was stunned, his eyes behind his glasses widening dramatically.
What’s going on? His overthinking wife had figured it out on her own?
Since Park Jinsuk had mentioned it, it meant she was looking to pull some strings for her son’s girlfriend.
But...that didn’t match the image of Park Jinsuk he had in mind!
"Did she really say that?"
"Yeah, it was this morning when you and Xin’an were out. Auntie was chatting with me about it. At first, I didn’t quite understand her intention. Surprisingly, her brother turned out to be a senior at JYP..." Bae Juhyun summarized the morning’s events and then told Liu Zhengjiang.
Now Liu Zhengjiang was confused.
What in the world was his wife thinking?
Sitting there thinking about it surely wasn’t helping, so the three of them emerged from the study.
In the living room, the dining table was deserted, the used utensils were washed and set aside, Park Jinsuk was sitting on the sofa, holding Li Chenglu in her arms, together with Wu Xiu and Li Changhe watching the Spring Festival Gala on TV.
Seeing the three of them come out of the study, Park Jinsuk smiled.
"...Did you talk about your brother’s situation with Juhyun?"
"Yep, Juhyun is working in the entertainment industry now, isn’t she? Having more options definitely has its benefits."
"It doesn’t sound like you, what’s going on?"
Park Jinsuk gave Liu Zhengjiang a look, let go of the arm around Li Chenglu’s waist, turned to face the quiet Bae Juhyun, and the concerned-looking son.
"I do feel guilty, but if there’s a chance to help the kids, that’s nothing in comparison. Besides..." Park Jinsuk sighed softly, showing a lonely expression that always made Liu Xin’an’s heart ache, "I’ve been wanting to see Jinyoung for many years now."
"Mom, find some time to meet Uncle!"
Liu Xin’an took a deep breath. Now that he knew he had an uncle, of course, he hoped the family could have a chance to sit down together for a meal and chat.
Family should be about supporting each other.
There shouldn’t be too many things a family can’t discuss.
Perhaps Uncle had missed Mom all these years too?
Park Jinsuk forced a smile and waved a dismissive hand: "I don’t even know if that kid hates me, after all these years without contact. You guys go meet him, and if he asks about me... just say I’m dead."
"Godmother, what are you saying, spit it out now." Li Chenglu reacted quickly and covered Park Jinsuk’s mouth, not wanting to hear such unlucky words during the New Year.
But after Park Jinsuk chuckled and "spit" a few times, Li Chenglu suddenly remembered a somewhat familiar name she had just heard.
"Jinyoung? Why does that name sound so familiar to me?"
She muttered to herself, curiously looking at Liu Xin’an for an answer.
Liu Xin’an spread his hands: "His name is Park Jinyoung, do you know him, Chenglu?"
"Park Jinyoung... Park Jinyoung..."
"Park Jinyoung?" Li Chenglu suddenly stood up, her expression one of complete shock, and then she blurted out, "Holy shit! The Gorilla?"