Upon arriving at the venue, I found that Go Minji and the rest of the family were already seated. Amidst the bustling surroundings, our designated area seemed oddly quiet.

It wasn't that there were no people; rather, there were bodyguards and secretaries scattered about.

"Welcome," Minji greeted me with a childish grin, turning her head to face me warmly, and Go Minyeong welcomed me passionately.

Other aunts and sisters were present, and even the venerable grandfather nodded at me from his spot, where he sat alone, seemingly keeping distant from the female relatives from the collateral branches.

"Let me greet you again. Grandfather, aunties," I said. "Yes, take your seat. It's about to start," one of them replied. "Yes."

I casually found a seat next to Go Hayan.