Chapter 61:Money and Talent Pour In

    Chapter 61: Indulging in Luxury (1)

On the way back home.

A flurry of thoughts swirled endlessly in Ryuseong's mind inside the car.

*Mmm...!*

The final image of his grandparents wouldn't leave his head.

How much they must have missed their children and grandchildren all this time. Even though it had been a while since they’d seen them, he could clearly see how they swallowed the urge to ask them to stay longer.

That was exactly why it weighed on his mind.

He felt like even if he went home now, resting wouldn't actually feel like resting.

"Father."

"Yeah?"

Finally, deciding he couldn't let it go, Ryuseong spoke up.

"There are still more than three days left of the Chuseok holiday, right?"

"That's right."

"How about we go on a trip somewhere nearby overseas?"

"Overseas? Hmm."

Seeing his father looking pensive, Ryuseong brought it up, hoping they were on the same page.

"With Grandma and Grandpa."

"Oh? Both sides of the family?"

"Yes."

His father glanced at Ryuseong.

Soon, a smile spread across his face.

Ryuseong felt a bit bashful at the proud look in his father's eyes.

"Our son has a wonderful idea. Are you okay with that, honey?"

"Of course! Honestly, we were heading back early because of Hyuna and Hwan’s studies, but it's not like the kids were actually going to study anyway."

At that, Ryu Hyuna and Ryu Hwan shook their heads.

"Mom! What do you mean study? This is the time to just relax. I totally recommend a trip!"

"Well, I did have plans with friends, but I can just push those back. Honestly, since it's Chuseok, I don't think I could focus on studying anyway."

At those words, their father asked one last time.

"It feels like I should be scolding you right now, but I'll let it slide this once. Shall we take the grandparents and go on a trip for old time's sake?"

"Kyaaaa! I love it, Dad!"

His father must have been hoping for this deep down, too, because as soon as the decision was made, he turned the car around.

*Vrooooom.*

First, they drove to his maternal grandparents' house to convince them.

"An overseas trip at our age?"

"It’s because we want to go together, Grandma."

"Ahem, is that so...?"

"Yes, you're coming, right?"

"Well, it’s not like we have anything else to do. There’s no reason we can't go."

As expected, they agreed easily. His paternal grandparents were the same.

—*Of course, an overseas trip sounds lovely.*

"Then we'll stop by our house and come pick you up as soon as we're ready. Please pack your bags lightly."

—*Alright. Drive safely.*

First, they helped his maternal grandparents pack. With the whole family pitching in, it didn't even take ten minutes to finish a travel bag.

"This is plenty for us."

With his maternal grandparents in tow, they headed home. Since his paternal grandparents lived in Incheon, they could just stop by on the way to the airport.

"Now, where would be good?"

"Somewhere nearby would be best for now."

His father and mother discussed the destination.

"Right, since it's for two nights."

"Then... how about Hong Kong?"

Everyone's eyes sparkled at the mention of Hong Kong.

"If we take a direct flight, it only takes three and a half hours."

"That's true."

"There’s plenty to see and the food is diverse, so I think it'll be good."

Ryu Hyuna and Ryu Hwan nodded in agreement.

"I’m in, Dad!"

"Me too."

"Father, Mother, what do you think?"

"As if it matters where we go."

"Just getting out of the neighborhood makes us happy."

"Then let's go to Hong Kong."

Just then, Ryuseong, who had been listening quietly, cut in.

"Father."

"Hmm?"

"I’ll book the tickets and the hotel."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes. I’ve made a lot from the emoticon sales, and I haven't even given a proper gift to Grandma and Grandpa yet."

"...You rascal."

"We can leave tonight, right?"

"Sure, let's do that."

With everyone in agreement, Ryuseong started searching for flight types to Hong Kong on his smartphone.

When traveling, he had a habit of checking the aircraft's size first. This was because small planes were often more uncomfortable—even in first class—than the business class on a large-scale aircraft.

*Oh, this one looks good.*

One model caught his eye.

**Korean Air 747-8i.**

It was an even newer model than the famous A380 or the standard 747-400.

He entered the search criteria.

9 adults.

He checked for first-class seats just in case, but not a single one was available. The higher the quality of the large aircraft, the fewer first-class seats there tended to be.

Usually, six to eight seats were the limit.

*It’s a shame, but...*

It couldn't be helped.

Instead, he booked **Prestige Class**. While it lacked slightly compared to first class, the seats looked 

incredibly spacious and comfortable because it was a large, cutting-edge aircraft.

The total price for all nine adults round-trip came to slightly over 15 million won. As long as his grandparents could travel in comfort, Ryuseong didn't find this amount of money wasteful in the slightest.

Pleasantly, Ryuseong proceeded with the payment.

**[Payment Completed.]**

Next, he looked for a hotel. Among the many diverse and high-end options, one hotel caught his eye for its reputedly stunning view of Harbour City.

In front of Harbour City sat a river—the name of which he didn't know—but seeing the vibrant city skyline reflected in the water made him marvel even just looking at the photos.

### **<The Peninsula Hotel>**

As a hotel with a long history and tradition, it was filled with reviews praising the excellent service. Luxury was its hallmark, but it was specifically the famous afternoon tea and the harbor views that made him decide to book immediately.

"The rooms, hmm..."

He chose the most spacious option available: **Superior Deluxe Rooms.**

With nine people, he felt they needed at least this much space.

"Father."

"Yeah?"

"I’m all finished with the reservations. I think we just need to leave the house by 6:00 PM."

"Really? Alright, that’s plenty of time. We’ll stop by the house, pack our bags, and then head over to pick up your paternal grandparents."

"Kyaaa! I love it!"

Soon after, they arrived at their main home.

"Underwear, chargers..."

The family packed meticulously. Ryuseong likewise packed plenty of essentials. Afterward, he called the cat hotel to request a two-night extension.

—*Extension for two nights, confirmed.*

"Yes. Is Lucky doing well?"

—*Of course. He's doing great. I know you'll miss him, so I'll film a video in a bit and send it over to you.*

"Ah, I’d appreciate that."

—*Then we'll see you in three days.*

"Yes, thank you."

Feeling more at ease, he gathered the suitcases in one spot. It was a mountain of luggage. Even his father’s seven-seater SUV wouldn't be enough.

"You two come with me."

This time, Ryuseong decided to take his own car as well. Considering the ride comfort, it made the most sense for the grandparents to take his father’s car.

"Hyung, can I drive?"

"If you want."

"Yes!"

Since his brother loved driving that much, it wasn't a bad idea to use him as a chauffeur on occasions like this.

"Alright, shall we head back to the grandparents' place?"

"Let's go!"

They drove back to his paternal grandparents' house in high spirits. After picking up the two, who were already prepared, they finally headed toward Incheon International Airport. After parking, they entered the terminal.

"By the way, I haven't even asked about the time properly."

"Exactly. What time is the flight?"

At his father and Hyuna's questions, Ryuseong replied.

"It's the 8:15 PM flight."

"Wait...?"

Since it was currently 6:50 PM, they were cutting it a bit close—under normal circumstances, that is.

"Then we have to hurry...!"

"It's okay, Father."

"Hmm?"

"I booked **Prestige Class**."

Understanding what Ryuseong meant, his father’s eyes widened. Everyone in the family, including Ryu Hyuna, couldn't hide their shocked expressions.

"Then the price must have been..."

"Let’s check the bags first. Come this way."

"Oppa, that's insane! That’s *it*, right? Business class?"

"Yeah, that’s right."

"Whoa! They'll probably serve steak for the in-flight meal and everything!"

Letting Hyuna's shrill voice go in one ear and out the other, he guided his grandparents from both sides of the family.

"It's this way."

"Alright. But isn't it a bit much for all of us to be in business class?"

"It's fine. I sold a lot of those 'Servant' emoticons."

"Is that so?"

"Yes. It's more than enough to cover this."

"Even so, you should be saving your money."

"I'll save up from now on. Come on in."

"Alright... my boy. You’re all grown up now."

With a satisfied smile, he led his grandparents toward the check-in counter. Since it was the dedicated Prestige Class counter, it was uncrowded. Thanks to that, they finished check-in and dropped off their luggage in less than ten minutes.

"We have about an hour to spare, so I think we can just relax in the lounge."

"Yeah, let's do that."

His father, finally accepting the situation, wore a comfortable smile. He stepped up beside Ryuseong and gave his shoulder a light tap.

"You're sure this wasn't overdoing it?"

"Hey, it's fine."

"Ahem, alright. It doesn't feel right to keep questioning you, so I'll trust you and leave it in your hands. I guess I'm finally getting to enjoy some perks thanks to my son."

"Hehe, I'll m

ake sure you travel in comfort, Dad."

"I'm looking forward to it."

The lounge they soon arrived at was luxurious from the very exterior.

The interior, of course, went without saying.

"Oh my, these chairs are comfortable."

"The world really has changed for the better."

"Look at all this food, hoho!"

Fortunately, the grandparents seemed highly satisfied with the quality of the lounge. His younger sister and mother also wandered around the area with excited expressions.

"There’s so much to choose from."

Before long, they were enjoying a generous spread of food and drinks they had brought over.

"Oh, this tastes quite good."

"Mom, they'll serve even better food once we're on the plane, so don't eat too much."

"I know, I know."

As they enjoyed the relaxing time, the hour flew by in an instant. It was already time to board the plane.

The group moved together toward the dedicated entrance for First/Prestige Class. Upon showing their tickets to the waiting flight attendant, they were ushered through immediately.

"We’re on the second floor, right, Oppa?"

"That's right."

"Eeeek! This is going to be so great!"

Everyone headed up to the upper deck. The seats were arranged at an angle from the aisle, ensuring a sense of privacy. As soon as Ryuseong sat down, he stretched his legs out.

"Wow."

The space was remarkably wide, allowing him to extend his legs fully. The seat could also recline **180°**, and with his feet up on the ottoman, it felt no different from a real bed.

He still remembered a trip to Thailand three years ago when he flew Economy. Being on the taller side, it had been agonizingly uncomfortable. Back then, he had counted down the seconds until he could get off the plane, but this was a completely different story. The spaciousness and comfort of Prestige Class set his whole body at ease.

"The monitor is huge!"

Ryu Hyuna, sitting in the next seat, gushed with excitement.

"The headphones are nice, too."

Ryuseong glanced over at his grandparents.

"The chairs are very cozy."

"Hehe."

Everyone looked happy, wearing broad smiles as they chatted away.

Soon, welcome drinks were served. Just as they finished their drinks, an announcement played signaling takeoff.

> "Thank you for choosing our airline today. Please ensure your seat is in the upright position and your seatbelt is securely fastened for takeoff."

> 

Once the plane reached cruising altitude and the seatbelt sign turned off, it was time for the in-flight meal.

Ryuseong chose the Western course. His grandparents both seemed to have opted for the Korean course. Before long, the neatly prepared dishes were placed before them.

"Please enjoy your meal."

"Yes, thank you."

The appetizer was a salmon dish—simple and clean. The fish itself was fresh enough to be satisfying. He sipped the accompanying champagne while waiting for the next course. Everything tasted excellent, but the highlight was, unsurprisingly, the steak.

"Mmm...!"

The juices bursting in his mouth were perfect.

His grandparents and Ryu Hyuna were served beef tartare bibimbap as their main course.

"Give me a bite."

"Then give me some steak."

"Fine. Here."

As he cut a piece of steak for her, Hyuna handed him a small portion of bibimbap on a side plate. One bite revealed a level of luxury and flavor that exceeded his expectations. The vegetables were fresh, and the harmony of the ingredients was strangely exquisite.

"...This is delicious."

"Right? It’s the best bibimbap I've ever had."

"Agreed."

Afterward, he spent his time watching movies on the monitor or looking out the window at the sky. With the headset on, he could barely hear any noise, and the blanket was warm and snug.

It was a blissful flight.

It seemed this was e

xactly why people worked so hard to make money.

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