Chapter 4: The Storm

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Choi Joon-seok's semi-retirement declaration shook the whole of South Korea, and all the media began to mobilize their forces to seek the truth of the matter, and if you could monitor Seoul during this time period, you would find that the number of radio waves increased dramatically after 10:25, and in just two hours, it exceeded the total amount of the previous 1 day.

Countless phone calls were answered and hung up during this time period, countless people tried to find some way to get the truth about the matter, and countless media wanted to get an exclusive report. However, Choi Jun-seok did not come forward for an interview at this time, and his whereabouts became a mystery for a while. Therefore, the media can only stare at all those who have a relationship with Choi Jun-seok, hoping to get some news from it.

An hour after the sensational news was released, that is, at 11:25, the media finally found some clues, Yoo Jae-seok, Park Myung-so, Roh Hong-chul, Jung Jun-ha, Jung Hyung-don, Kang Ho-dong, Yin Ji-won, Lee Seung-gi, Lee so-geun, MC Meng, Lee Hyo-ri, Chae Yeon, Baek Ji-young and many other acting stars who were good friends with Choi Jun-seok rushed to Seoul National University Hospital, which made countless media like sharks smelling blood, moving when they heard the wind.

For a time, more than 100 media gathered in front of Seoul National University Hospital, blocking the entrance of the hospital. Fortunately, the hospital came forward urgently, and they didn't dare to really rush into the hospital for an interview, so they could only stop Lee Hyo-ri and Jung Jun-ha, who were late, for an interview, and finally let the two get out with the help of the hospital's security guards.

The commotion outside the hospital forced Choi Jun-seok to stand up in advance and explain. After coordination, Choi Jun-seok finally held a press conference at a hotel near the hospital to give an answer to the 'retirement' incident.

When hundreds of media reporters were present, they heard from Cui Junxi's mouth, "The reason why I did this is because I have to take care of my grandfather who had a stroke, as the only man in the family, I should take the responsibility of taking care of my relatives, this is the consciousness that I should have as a grandson and apologize to all the people who have caused trouble, I'm sorry!!"

There was a sudden frenzied commotion at the scene, both puzzled and moved, both moved by his filial piety and puzzled by his impulsiveness. Even if it is filial piety, there can be many other ways, can you use this?

Hundreds of reporters asked their questions one after another, causing a sudden noise at the scene. After finally appeasing these reporters, Choi Jun-seok spoke,

"Many friends actually misunderstood, I didn't quit the showbiz, I just had to take a break for a while, because I couldn't take care of the acting schedule, so I was very sorry for the program team "Two Days and One Night" and "Let's Play" all gave me a touching understanding, really thank you very much for the infinite challenge Kim Tae-ho PD and the members of the infinite challenge, they gave me the greatest support, really, very touched thank you~ Although I don't know when I will be able to appear in the broadcast again, but this touching mood, I will never forget it!! As he spoke, Choi Jun-seok bowed deeply at 90 degrees and didn't get up for a long time.

Another reporter from MBC asked, "Don't you want to say something to the fans who support you?"

There was silence, except for the sound of breathing and the shutter. Choi Jun-seok thought quietly for a while, spoke slowly, and said word by word, "Fans who support me, 'hope', before I was the artist Choi Jun-seok, I was my grandfather's grandson Choi Jun-seok. I'm sorry," he bowed deeply again.

In the end, when Wei Sonam announced the end of the press conference, and Choi Jun-seok was about to leave, a reporter shouted a question that made him stop, "Don't you regret leaving the entertainment industry like this?"

Choi Jun-seok showed a smile that was praised by countless Korean media as 'the most reassuring and intoxicating' in the coming decades.

"For me, there are things that are more important than dreams. ”

Choi Jun-seok's press conference was like detonating a 'little boy' in South Korea, and the reason for his 'retirement' began to be a constant debate with mixed reviews.

At first, it was inexplicably revealed that this was a suspicion of hype, but under the powerful fact that Choi Jun-seok really put an end to a qiΔ“ acting activity, this statement was broken without effort.

Then there was a wave of criticism of Choi Jun-seok's 'reckless behavior', which caused losses to several program groups he starred in, and was irresponsible to the TV station and fans.

However, first of all, Kim Tae-ho of MBC TV's "Infinite Challenge" stood up to support Choi Jun-seok, praised his role in the show over the years, and praised him as a young man who has just come of age, and can take on the responsibility of supporting the elderly so firmly, which is a spirit worthy of learning from everyone.

Then Yoo Jae-seok, Park Myung-so, Kang Ho-dong, Kim Won-hee, Lee Hyo-ri and a series of relatives in the entertainment industry also stood up to defend Choi Jun-seok, praising him as a person, saying that he is an absolutely beloved younger brother.

Especially Liu Zaishi, a well-known good old man, said to the media in a heavy tone, "Cui Junxi is the best young man I have ever seen, in the eyes of many of our predecessors, he is dedicated, cheerful, upward, modest, not arrogant and impatient step by step efforts, now because he has to take care of the sick old people at home, he chose to let go of the status that many people envy, such a rare spirit, I don't understand why someone just has to provoke trouble, is it not worth cherishing such a beautiful character of supporting the elderly?"

The power of the Kookmin MC is very strong, and he rarely shows that he supports a person, so his speech was immediately stabbed in the news report, and the three major television stations broadcast it non-stop, and finally even the Chosun Ilbo, a newspaper known as the "mouthpiece of the government", published his words, indicating that he strongly supported the spirit of Choi Jun-seok, and the nature of the matter was determined at once.

Then, Choi Joon-seok's official fanclub, Kim Eun-hee, edited Choi Joon-seok's words to them in Japan, 'I'm not a big deal', his embarrassment during the show, his own mischievousness, and the laughter and pranks with his brothers and sisters into a long video collection, and the video ends with Choi Jun-seok's bow at the press conference and the last smile, "Some things are more important than dreams."

Affectionately appealed to the 'hopes', "Because of the 'truth', I like him, and his behavior makes me even more sure, only such idols are worthy of our heart's love, if we don't even cherish our family, then what do we talk about cherishing fans? I will always wait for the return of this 'brother'." ”

Kim Eun-hee's video quickly calmed the restless feelings of the 'hopes', in addition to the fans who began to leave and were not 'loyal' enough, there were about 200,000 'hopes' who finally stayed to support Choi Jun-seok, but these 'hopes' who had experienced the 'retirement' incident became the most determined group of fans, and in the years to come, no one withdrew from 'hope', and they regarded Choi Jun-seok as an idol to support all their lives.

With the support of many parties from all sides, this smearing trend has only been in place for 3 days, and it has quickly tilted towards Choi Junxi's side, and it has shown a one-sided crushing trend. Because South Korea is a country deeply influenced by Confucian culture, filial piety comes first, this truth has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people for thousands of years, and the entire society has praised Choi Junxi's behavior.

The ups and downs of the outside world, Choi Jun-seok didn't want to pay attention to it. Except for calling to thank his brothers and sisters who helped him speak, he didn't pay attention to those rumors. At this time, all his thoughts were on taking care of his grandfather's affairs. …,

On February 27, Choi Myung-so woke up from a coma, his mind was still quite clear, and he recognized Choi Joon-seok and Park Tae-hee at a glance, but his tongue was affected to a certain extent, and his speech was not as sharp as before. And his body is very weak, and he is now paralyzed, unable to move, and will continue to be hospitalized.

Therefore, Cui Junxi has to take care of his grandfather in the hospital every day, feed him, help him turn over, wait for him to go to the toilet or something, and keep vigil at night if necessary, anyway, everything fell on him, and in just a week, he has lost weight.

However, Choi Myung-so's condition is also improving, his hands can already move independently, and his lower limbs are also beginning to have sensations. This made Choi Jun-seok feel much better, and the pressure in his heart was much lighter.

This afternoon, Choi Jun-seok was chatting with his grandfather about the parents' shortcomings, when he suddenly heard a knock on the door, he was slightly strange, "Who is it at this time?", but he said, "Please come in." ”

The door opened, and a head with slightly curly long hair poked in, and it was Cui Xiuying!

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Seeing Choi Jun-seok, Xiuying pushed open the door with confidence, and then saw Choi Myung-so on the bed looking at herself, she hurriedly said hello, "Grandpa, hello~"

"Xiuying, why are you here?" Choi Jun-seok said in surprise, except for his close relatives Liu Zaishi and others, he did not sue sΓΉ others. Even the brothers and sisters Park Hyo-jun and Park Ji-yeon, Choi Jun-seok did not tell them, and some other friends only found out about it through the news. However, after the press conference came out, both brothers and sisters called him to confirm that Choi Jun-seok persuaded them for a long time to dispel the idea of coming to visit, first, he didn't want to make the whole world come to disturb his grandfather's recuperation, and second, Park Hyo-joon's brother and sister were still young, so there was no need to let them worry about it.

"I'm here to see Grandpa. Xiuying first choked Choi Jun-seok a little, and then greeted Choi Jun-seok generously, "Grandpa, hello, I'm Choi so-young~"

"Uh" Choi Jun-seok touched his nose helplessly and introduced to Choi Myung-so, "Grandpa, she is the first fan I mentioned to you before, Xiuying." ”

Cui Mingxiu was in good spirits, he looked at Xiuying carefully for a while, and said gently, "I remembered, when you were a girl?"

"Girls' Generation," Choi Joon-seok prompted.

"I know, Li Xiuman, that guy's artist," Cui Mingxiu glared at his grandson unhappily, as if he blamed him for doing this too much, his grandfather had a strong temperament, which made Cui Junxi smile helplessly, "Junxi mentioned you to me, and you are also surnamed Cui?"

"Yes, Grandpa"

The old man was very happy that someone came to see him, and he liked this cheerful junior with the same surname very much, and pulled Xiuying to pull it for a long time, but put his grandson aside.

PS: It's really hard to take care of patients. When I think of the days when I took care of my grandfather some time ago, I feel a lot.