When Lee Hyun got to his grandmother’s hospital room, Lee Hayan’s head was bowed. His grandmother was about to say something, but stopped.
Lee Hyun quickly came to her side.
“Grandma, what’s going on?”
“You don’t have to know.”
From his grandmother's attitude, Lee Hyun could feel an unusual aura. In addition, his little sister still had her head bowed.
“Did you give Hayan another scolding? To my knowledge, she has been studying properly, and she hasn’t hung out with any shady people.”
“That’s not it.”
“Then, what’s the matter...”
“Why don’t you go to University.”
Grandma said it as if the matter was already settled.
“Did you say something?”
“Yes. You should go to University to have a better livelihood. You haven’t made decent money since you dropped out of high school.”
“Surely Grandma! There’s no difference, now that I’ve passed my GED and graduated from high school.”
Lee Hyun tried to convince his grandmother with soft, gentle words but she didn’t budge.
“You have worked hard to earn the money, how could you not spend it? As the head of the family, it’ll be difficult to make money if you don’t attend University and gain an education.”
“University is useless, Grandma. If ever I want to learn about something, I could always study about it in the future.”
“Hyun - ah, let’s say you didn’t have to take care and protect your sister. Would you have not gone to University?”
Lee Hyun tossed the thought aside and nodded his head immediately.
“Obviously. But I still think you should go to University.”
“What?”
“It is as I’ve said.”
You can’t get full off of one spoonful of rice.
Grandma and Hayan’s eyes met each other. But Hayan shook her head slightly.
‘It’s a little lacking.’
This was certainly not enough to persuade Lee Hyun. It needs to be done properly, without leaving any loopholes of escape.
Grandma paused for a moment.
Her expression was filled with distress.
Lee Hyun was an expert on flattery, so how in the world would Grandma convince him.
After selling goods in the market for decades, it did not occur that Grandma was a veteran. She had more experience in flattery, to get people to buy her items.
With an obstinate wayward expression, Grandma said.
“It’s a different story if your sister has already been accepted to University. Right now, there is no longer a need for you to save up for your sister’s education. I explained it to Hayan, and understand this as well."
“Grandma!”
Lee Hyun was startled.
His grandmother sounded opposed to having his sister getting accepted to University.
“What are you saying? Hayan going to University is a good thing.”
“Do you really think that this is a good thing?”
“Of course. If she goes to University, she could study Liberal Arts.”
“But you’ll have to spend a lot of money.”
“I don’t care if I have to spend a lot of money. Because if you study hard in University you will reap a lot of benefits from it.”
“Then if you also get accepted to University, you should certainly go.”
“That is ...”
Strangely enough, Lee Hyun couldn’t any words to say. He felt disadvantageous but it was too late to retreat now.
‘What’ the hell is happening?’
As if it was natural, Lee Hyun replied.
“Of course. If I get accepted to University, I would probably go. So I would spend the money to send my sister instead. Hayan is very talented when it comes to studying. Her grades improve on every exam.”
“Is that so? You’ll go to University if you had the chance. However, your words will mean nothing if you don’t attend University.”
“Yes?”
Grandma lips formed a satisfied smile. She handed him a notice written on a sheet of paper.
“Here’s the acceptance letter to University of South Korea.”
“This is really..!”
Lee Hyun’s hands trembled.
An acceptance letter to University of South Korea!
‘At last, Hayan got accepted to University of South Korea!’
He left thrilled and glad that it left him out of words.
Grandma said.
“Hyun-ah, congratulations on your acceptance to University of South Korea. You’ll be a college student next year.”
***
The forum of the broadcasting station was frantic because of the Legions of Undead video. Although the quest was a success, people were wondering why they still haven’t released the video.
KMC Media did not use any additional promotion. Nevertheless, there were rumors that a contract has been signed regarding the Legions of Undead. Just between the Station Director, the Planning Director, and other employees, caused the news to spread.