Secretly Married to a Chaebol Alpha-Chapter 241: STEALING THE SPOTLIGHT

"THANK YOU for the treat, Gunwoo Oppa!"

"Thank you for the treat, Gunwoo Hyung!"

Song Gunwoo smiled when the children that he brought to a famous fast-food restaurant known for its fried chicken and pizza.

They had 13 people in their group.

10 children (including Song Gunwoo and Shin Jina) and 3 adults (the coach, assistant coach, and Shin Geon).

Anyway, Song Gunwoo wanted to feed the kids with premium meat.

But the little athletes wanted fried chicken and pizza.

The coach said it’s okay for the kids to eat them, and that he had already asked for the kids’ parents’ permission.

And that was how they ended up in that fast-food restaurant.

"You’re welcome, kids," Song Gunwoo said, smiling. "Enjoy your meal."

He then sat at the table where Shin Jina and Shin Geon were.

The coach and the assistant coach were busy watching the kids eat.

Since the young athletes with them were from ages 6-9, the adults couldn’t afford to take their eyes off of the children.

"Young Master, Chairman Song asked me to remind you not to eat too much greasy food," Shin Geon said when Song Gunwoo sat next to Shin Jina. "The master is worried about you having an upset stomach again."

Right.

Too much greasy food makes my stomach upset.

"Thank you for the reminder, Uncle," Song Gunwoo said, smiling. "Don’t worry, I’ll only have a few bites."

"This is why you’re so frail, Oppa," Shin Jina teased him. "You only eat grass."

"They’re called salad and vegetables, Jina-ya," Song Gunwoo said, laughing softly. "I do eat meat, you know? I just eat them with vegetables, so you think I’m only eating "grass.""

But he understood why Shin Jina thought Song Gunwoo was eating less.

She’s an athlete, so she eats a lot— she especially likes her protein.

Anyway, Shin Jina just clicked her tongue at Song Gunwoo’s explanation.

"Jina-ya, don’t click your tongue at the young master," Shin Geon scolded his daughter. "And don’t use your injured arm too much. I told you— I’ll feed you."

"Abeoji, I can use both of my hands," Shin Jina said proudly. "I’m an amphibian, remember?"

Song Gunwoo, who was sipping his soda at the time, almost choked on his drink.

On the other hand, Shin Geon sighed and shook his head. "You must mean to say that you’re an ’ambidextrous’ person, Jina-ya. In a simple explanation, an amphibian is any organism that is able to live both on land and in water."

Shin Jina’s face turned red as if she were embarrassed, and then she avoided his father’s scolding look.

Song Gunwoo smiled while watching the father-and-daughter duo.

To be honest, he was worried that Shin Jina must be down after watching the competition earlier.

Jeong Mira, her rival, became the champion, after all.

"Oppa, don’t look at me like that," Shin Jina said, maybe trying to change the subject so her father wouldn’t scold her for her mistake earlier. "You’re trying to see if I’m sad after seeing Jeong Mira bag the championship, right?"

Song Gunwoo just smiled while Shin Geon flinched.

Uncle Geon is, of course, worried about his one and only daughter.

But since Shin Geon was an awkward person, the ahjussi could only put two chicken legs on Shin Jina’s plate as a way to console his daughter.

"To be honest, I felt bitter while watching Jeong Mira win."

Song Gunwoo nodded.

Jina is still a child, so it’s natural for her to feel that way. No, actually, even adults would feel the same. And it’s okay— it’s only natural for humans to feel envy and jealousy towards other people.

It would be weirder had Shin Jina said she felt happy seeing Jeong Mira win.

We all know that it should have been her.

But, alas, luck was more powerful than talent.

"Then I heard people saying that Jeong Mira only won because I wasn’t there," Shin Jina said. "They talked loud enough for Jeong Mira to hear."

Oh.

Song Gunwoo did hear people saying things like that at the sports arena earlier.

"I felt bad for Jeong Mira," Shin Jina said while munching on her fried chicken. "Yes, maybe Jeong Mira’s family indirectly caused my misfortune. But that didn’t mean I would have won had I been there to compete. I’m not that arrogant to think I’d win again, just because I’ve beaten Jeong Mira before. I don’t like it when spectators assume things like that towards athletes." She then put the bones on her plate. "Plus, what kind of adults would say hurtful things like that towards a kid?"

Aww.

Shin Geon looked proud of Shin Jina’s maturity and generosity.

And I feel the same way.

"You’re really a good kid, Jina-ya," Song Gunwoo said while gently patting Shin Jina’s head. "I’m already looking forward with your comeback."

***

’WHIMSICAL Rock Golf Club.’

It was the kind of club with membership offered only to the elite.

And the said membership fee costs 2 billion won.

The fee was that high because of the world-class facilities there.

It’s like you’re in a different country.

The ultra-modern clubhouse at Whimsical Rock Golf Club looked like an art museum because the design was made by the architectural firm that built the national museum.

They also built the mansions that our family owns.

Anyway, the massive clubhouse had an expansive foyer, with marble floors and walls, as well as a broad circular staircase that spanned three levels.

So fancy.

The clubhouse had long wall of windows. And, from there, the club’s golf course dramatically climbed up and dove down the side of a mountain.

Needless to say, the view was stunning.

There was a collection of lush green fairways, stone and wooden bridges, deep ravines, rocky streams, giant splotchy bunkers, extensive rock outcroppings, and even waterfalls.

And the best part?

Grandpa owns this golf club.

"Gunwoo-ya, are you ready to beat the daylights out of your opponents today?"

Pfft.

Song Gunwoo couldn’t help but chuckle at what his Omega grandfather said.

Today was the day his grandfather was hanging out with his colleagues.

And his colleagues decided to bring their grandchildren for bragging purposes.

Of course, my grandpa won’t lose to them.

"Gunwoo-ya, thank you for granting your grandfather’s silly request."

"There’s nothing silly about your request, Grandpa," Song Gunwoo assured his Omega grandfather. "I love golf, and I love playing with you."

"I know, sweetie. But I also know that you don’t like socializing with old geezers."

Song Gunwoo chuckled.

He remembered that when he was eight years old, he had a short rebellious phase.

This was embarrassing to admit, but he once threw a tantrum when his Omega grandfather’s colleagues joined them while he was playing golf.

In his defense...

"I was young back then, Grandpa."

"You’re still a baby, Gunwoo-ya."

Song Gunwoo just laughed because only his dad and grandpa thought that he was still a baby. He didn’t want to be treated like that, so he quickly changed the topic. "Grandpa, thank you for coming out of your retirement for my selfish request. And I’m sorry for the trouble."

His grandfathers had to pull strings for his Omega grandpa to be the new head of a big sports committee.

In just two weeks.

I don’t know how they made Jeong Mira’s father quit as the chairman of that committee, but I didn’t ask since I’m not that interested.

He just knew that his grandparents were still powerful and influential as chaebols.

"No need to apologize, sweetie," his Omega grandfather said while gently patting his back. "I want to try forming the teams that will represent our country in the Olympics at least once in my life, so I’m very excited. Thank you for giving me this opportunity."

Aww.

Song Gunwoo smiled, touched by his Omega grandfather’s support.

Anyway, when they finally arrived at the golf course, he was greeted by familiar faces— big shots that would often appear on the news as important people in the country.

Fortunately, there were plenty of kids around his age this time.

And one of them...

"Fancy meeting you here, Gunwoo-ya."

Song Gunwoo matched Kang Taehyun’s business smile with a business smile of his own. "Hello, Taehyun-ah."

***

"I HEARD about what happened to your little bodyguard."

Song Gunwoo didn’t expect Kang Taehyun to bring up Shin Jina while the two of them were standing next to each other, watching the younger kids play golf.

It would their turn later.

Yes, Song Gunwoo and Kang Taehyun would have a one-on-one match later.

"Is she alright?"

"Yes, of course. She awakened as an Alpha, so her recovery rate increased. The cast that should have stayed for at least 4 weeks ended up getting removed just after 2 weeks. But she still has to be extra careful until her fractured bone fully heals."

It wasn’t like Song Gunwoo was sharing Shin Jina’s private information with Kang Taehyun.

The information about Shin Jina’s awakening was something that could be easily obtained by someone like Kang Taehyun. And the fact that Kang Taehyun didn’t look surprised was proof that he already knew about it.

Let’s see what else he knows.

"That’s good to know," Kang Taehyun said, pausing for a moment. "Oh, congratulations on your grandfather becoming the new Korean Olympic Committee President."

Song Gunwoo chuckled. "Shouldn’t you be congratulating my grandfather and not me?"

"My father and I have already congratulated your grandfather," Kang Taehyun said, smiling. "But I thought I should congratulate you as well, Gunwoo-ya. You worked hard supporting your grandfather."

Ah.

Kang Taehyun knows that I was the one who asked my grandpa to take that position away from Jeong Mira’s father.

Oh, well.

Not that it mattered.

Song Gunwoo smiled. "Thank you, Taehyun-ah. I really worked hard to achieve justice for my dear dongsaeng."

Kang Taehyun’s smile faltered.

He probably didn’t expect for me to answer this way.

"And I’m not yet done playing hero," Song Gunwoo said, patting Kang Taehyun’s back. "Let’s have a good game later, Taehyun-ah."

Needless to say, Song Gunwoo crushed Kang Taehyun in their little golf competition.

And I made Grandpa extra proud of me.

Yes, his Omega grandfather also won the "brag-about-your-grandchildren competition" he had with his colleagues that day.

***

"UNCLE GEON, is this right?" Song Gunwoo asked in disbelief while reading the report that Shin Geon handed to him. "This is what Kang Taehyun is planning to do?"

Fortunately, Shin Jina didn’t come to school with him today.

His Omega father would be bringing Seulgi to work, and Shin Junho was his Omega father’s aide.

Hence, his Omega father and Shin Junho had time to drive Shin Jina to school.

"Yes, Young Master. Even I find it hard to believe that a kid like Kang Taehyun is already capable of devising such a plan, but I can’t be wrong," Shin Geon said while glancing at Song Gunwoo in the rearview mirror as he was driving. "I verified the result of my investigation with the Intelligence Unit more than three times, and we all came up with the same conclusion."

"Has he gone crazy?"

"There must be something wrong with that kid’s brain, Young Master. I’m genuinely concerned about him— he needs professional help at this point."

Song Gunwoo could only nod in agreement.

He knew that Kang Taehyun was planning something big, so he asked Shin Geon to investigate the kid.

And thanks to Shin Geon’s hard work, he finally knew what Kang Taehyun was up to.

"Young Master, please don’t do something reckless."

Song Gunwoo raised his head and met Shin Geon’s worried eyes. "What do you think I’m going to do, Uncle?"

Shin Geon gulped before answering. "I can imagine you stealing the spotlight from Kang Taehyun, Young Master." 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

Aigooya.

Song Gunwoo smiled until his eyes turned into little crescent moons. "You know me so well, Uncle."

***

GARAM smiled while watching Seulgi play with the clothes that she might wear once the filming started.

For now, they were just choosing what clothes to fit his baby girl.

Hence, they were at the department store at the moment.

Most of the filming would be done there, so they visited the department store instead of bringing the clothes to their house.

I want Seulgi to be familiar with this place first.

"We have a problem, Garam-ah," Song Sua said, smiling teasingly. "All the clothes suit our Seulgi well, so we might have a hard time choosing the right concept."

Aww.

Garam knew that Song Sua might just be sucking up to him.

Nevertheless, it was nice to hear people praising his daughter.

"You’re right, Noona," Garam said, nodding. "Whether it’s a princess or a fairy concept, my baby nails it. Should we try the goddess concept next—"

He stopped talking when he heard a loud gasp from behind.

When he turned around, he saw Shin Junho glued to his work tablet.

Even Song Sua’s chief secretary was doing the same.

"Garam-nim, please take a look at this," Shin Junho said. When at work in the presence of other people, Shin Junho would address him formally. "The young master is on the news."

Shin Junho walked towards Garam in a hurry and handed the computer tablet to him.

Song Sua’s chief secretary also handed his tablet to Song Sua.

Okay, now this is making me nervous.

Song Gunwoo was on the news?!

His son only had a half-day at school today, so he should be home by now.

Garam immediately checked the news and almost fainted when he read the headline.

<A brave young boy risked his life to save a puppy that was almost hit by a speeding car...>

Wait, what?

***

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