Academy Silver Gatekeeper

165 – Dinner – 3

How would you react if someone you met for the first time called you your father-in-law?

Some people may be angry and say I’m crazy, while others may complain that my precious daughter is being taken away.

If not, did Su-hyeon just laugh in embarrassment like her father?

“Ahaha… “Wow, I’m quite embarrassed to suddenly hear something like that.”

What. Has your father heard any news from Korea?

If you don’t know how many times I saved Soohyun…

“Now that I think about it, I heard the story. He is very close to Suhyun. “I thought we were slowly getting to know each other, but now that I look at it, it looks like the story between them is already over.”

It’s over… Should I say yes? To be honest, we never even talked in the first place.

It’s just that Soohyun was extremely aggressive.

It would be correct to say that it was something that happened to me as I fell for it.

First of all, just to let you know that it’s not completely serious and is half a joke.

I smile as brightly as I can and hold my father’s hand as he asks for a handshake.

“Thank you, examiner.”

As soon as I hold her hand her her her, I bow my head instead of shaking her hand her her her.

Thanks to this, only I, who was trying to be comfortable with him, became strange. Hey! If you do this, the picture will look strange!

At best, my father-in-law! What happens if you say something like this?

“Thank you so much for everything. The person called the parent is now saying hello.”

“Oh my. Why are you like this? I’ve already heard many people say thank you. If you keep doing this, I will become very uncomfortable. “My father-in-law.”

He joked again and glanced at Suhyeon.

Why do you keep destroying yourself by saying you’re your father-in-law? It’s all because of Suhyun.

Look at it now too. A strange current flowing between the two father and daughter. It’s definitely not a positive feeling.

It’s not that we dislike or hate each other, but there is definitely an awkward feeling.

Although the reason is unavoidable, the result is what you see.

In this situation, I thought it would be better to ease Soohyun’s feelings even a little.

‘The reason I openly call you father-in-law is to make it clear that this person is your father. If this happens, Su-hyeon will try to restore the relationship that has been strained to some extent.’

This is my father-in-law first! But you can’t say, ‘I don’t think of you as my dad.’

If the relationship is the worst, it’s okay, it’s even more so because it’s just awkwardness.

The prediction was not wrong. As soon as I finished shaking hands with Suhyeon’s father, Suhyeon slowly approached me.

“You came.”

We’re still not making eye contact, but this is enough.

Suhyeon’s father seems to know that too, as a small smile appears on his lips

“… Okay. It’s too late this time too. Sorry. Soohyun.”

“Are you okay. You’re always late. Dad.”

At Soohyun’s slightly cold answer, not only my father but also I flinched and trembled.

After all, a red witch. As soon as I wiped my smile and calmed down my voice, I immediately got goosebumps.

“But it seems like you came a little earlier this time.”

He doesn’t hide his disappointment

It’s a sad thing from your father’s perspective, but it’s nothing you can’t understand.

Even when her mother died, when she was lonely, and when she went through all kinds of things.

Suhyun’s father was always not there. She was always alone.

Even though there was Kang Min-seong and other family members, only the parents can fill the void left by the parents.

However, because of her father’s work or because he thought he was not qualified.

She continued to travel abroad and avoid appearing in front of Su-hyeon.

In this way, misunderstandings piled up and became the current twisted relationship.

‘Well, anyway… At this level, there is still a possibility of positive change.’

Even half of what comes to me is enough.

If Su-hyeon does that, her father will also be able to feel less sorry for her.

If you do that, the awkward relationship between father and daughter will become incomparably better than before.

“What are you all doing there? I called him to dinner. Everyone is waiting.”

At the sound of a voice coming from behind, she immediately turned around and lowered her head.

“Chairman.”

“Welcome, Examiner Baek Seo-jin. Ah, should I say granddaughter-in-law?”

“… You can call whoever is more convenient, but it would still be better to have an examiner.”

“Okay? He politely called his son-in-law “Father-in-law.” “This is sad.”

What. Are you secretly listening to that old man? I thought you had just appeared.

It’s embarrassing, but it’s nothing bad. It’s half true that we’re part of this family now.

There are still some things that bother me, but there’s no need to show it.

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Because the real protagonists who should be there haven’t arrived yet.

Kang Min-seong went out to see what he was doing and ended up seeing it.

My son-in-law and my granddaughter still have an awkward relationship.

And then, looking at each other, my father-in-law! Baek Seo-jin.

The moment Kang Min-seong saw that scene, he couldn’t help but think, “Heh heh!” I burst out laughing.

Thank you. And I really liked it. A person who cares so much about his family.

As I discovered similarities to my own outlook on life, my evaluation of Baek Seo-jin increased further.

‘As expected, my judgment was not wrong.’

If you have skills, you have skills, if you have mindset, you have attitude, and even the ability to understand the situation.

I noticed that the relationship between my granddaughter and my son-in-law was strained, and I stepped forward.

The reason I treated them so friendly and called them father-in-law was to emphasize that they were ‘father and daughter’.

If that happens, Soohyun will have a reason to approach her father

And Kim Tae-jun said that if her daughter approaches her first, she will have the courage to approach her.

A very small opportunity can play an important role in the progress of a relationship.

‘Is it because of birth? It’s nice to see that you value your family.’

Thinking this, Kang Min-seong took the three men and women to the dinner table.

Kang Min-seong’s son and wife and their children Kang Do-gyeong and Kang Ji-su were already there.

“Greetings, Examiner. These are my son and wife, grandson, and granddaughter. Do-kyung and Ji-soo are spherical, right?”

“Yes. “I remember coming to visit the hospital the other day.”

Before the meal, Baek Seo-jin bowed his head slightly and said.

“Nice to meet you. My name is Baek Seo-jin.”

Accordingly, those who were there first also said hello.

Afterwards, the meal continued in a very good atmosphere.

Kang Min-seong, who continues the topic appropriately, and his son and his wife, who continues smoothly.

And even though he is a guest, Baek Seo-jin tactfully accepts it.

Meanwhile, Kang Do-kyung and Kang Ji-su suddenly asked him to spar.

Baek Seo-jin’s eyes were so sparkling that he thought of Lee Hyun-woo for a moment.

The good news is that it doesn’t mean you should do it every day like Lee Hyun-woo.

The mother of the two siblings tried to persuade them at the dinner table, but it was no use.

Kang Min-seong also only smiled and did not stop his grandchildren.

Rather, he looked at Baek Seo-jin and secretly expressed his wish to do so.

‘Okay. That’s how a person from the Kang family should be. When you meet a strong person, you burn with admiration and enthusiasm, and use it as fertilizer to whip yourself even further.’

Originally, I or my son dealt with me appropriately.

However, both he and his son clearly have shortcomings.

Above all, the problem is that as one ages, one does not have the abilities of one’s prime.

In that respect, Baek Seo-jin was a very attractive sparring target for the two siblings.

An opponent who, even if they do the best they can, all they can do is endure rather than win.

At the same time, while working as an examiner at the academy, I learned first-hand how I could give others something to learn, so I am sure there is a lot to be gained.

“Please, examiner.”

“Me too!” I’m on vacation until tomorrow, so if you can, please do ask for it!”

“… All right. Then come back tomorrow…”

Baek Seo-jin, who was about to say this, changed her words after seeing the reaction of the siblings sitting across from her.

“… It would be better to just do it today than to do it. Then, after dinner, I will take a break and spar with you two. “Are you okay, Chairman?”

“Why are you asking me? It is decided by the parties involved in the sparring. Don’t worry about sparring. “I always have a training ground that I use, so even if it gets damaged, there won’t be any problem.”

After saying that, Kang Min-seong glanced at Kim Soo-hyun.

As he expected, my granddaughter’s expression she was slightly stiff, as if she was completely dissatisfied.

It seems like he thought he was making Baek Seo-jin uncomfortable for no reason.

Tuk-tuk-

I secretly knock on the table where Baek Seo-jin is sitting.

Then Baek Seo-jin, who was quick to notice, realized that he had something to say, and soon realized that Kang Min-seong’s gaze was on Kim Soo-hyun, and caught the fire that was about to burn in advance.

When he secretly held Kim Soo-hyun’s hand to show that it was okay, the flames melted away.

When Kim Soo-hyun’s expression completely relaxed, Kang Min-seong nodded his head.

I passed in many areas, but that is the area I would like to give the highest score to.

My granddaughter said she liked it so much, so her intention was to continue.

After the meal, Baek Seo-jin sparred with Kang Do-kyung and Kang Ji-soo as promised.

The result was, of course, Baek Seo-jin’s victory. From the beginning, the win or loss was no different.

However, both siblings were smiling as if they were very relieved.

It’s so bright that anyone would mistake it for the winner.

Kang Min-seong, who was watching the scene, greeted Baek Seo-jin when he came inside.

“You had a hard time.”

“No. On the contrary, it was very enjoyable. “The chairman’s grandson and granddaughter are all outstanding talents.”

“Yes. Whose grandchild is this? “Soo-hyun, Do-kyung, and Ji-soo are all like that.”

Kang Min-seong, who was laughing, suddenly looks coy.

“Who is better?”

“Yes?”

“Dokyung and Jisoo. And Suhyun. All three of these are A grade. If so, which of the three is the better A grade? “I’d like to hear the evaluation of examiner Baek Seo-jin.”

Then Baek Seo-jin answered without a single hesitation.

“Suhyun is the best.”

“Why?”

“Because I watched it the most.”

Faith in Kim Soo-hyun and confidence in myself at the same time.

Kang Min-seong liked the answer so much that he decided to suggest it again.

“Look here, Examiner Baek Seo-jin. “Do it.”

“What do you mean?”

“What could it be? “They’re asking us to be our granddaughter’s son-in-law.”

I feel bad about Irina, but I think my granddaughter will be able to win.

Kang Min-seong believed that and again told Baek Seo-jin to do it.