I Quit My Job and Run a Café - Chapter 103



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Episode 103

“Senior. Are you seriously thinking of coming back here? I respected you before, but why do you seem to like you even more after you left the industry?”

“It’s getting better. You just missed it because the situation is complicated.”

“Hey~ How could I miss something like that because the situation is complicated? If I didn’t see it, then I didn’t see it.”

I snickered at the sight of Kim Jung-hyun calmly whining about his lack of ability.

He may say things like that, but he’s sure to find a way in the end. That’s just the kind of guy he is.

This time, fortunately, I was able to help a little.

“Anyway, do you think you can do it now?”

“I think it’ll work if I fix it like you said. I got that feeling.”

He was also a sensitive guy.

“I really should have worked a little longer under my senior. It’s a shame I couldn’t endure it.”

“Is that what happened back then?”

Kim Jung-hyun chuckled at my words.

It’s not much different from when I first came here, but it looks a lot more relaxed.

If it looks like that, I can really stop worrying.

“But senior, I felt it when I saw you before. Now, you’ve definitely changed.”

“I?”

“Yes. He seems somewhat relaxed, and… um… what should I say? He seems to have taken a step back from the world, like someone who has come to an awakening?”

“… … What is that?”

“Anyway, it’s a bit difficult to explain, but that’s the feeling.”

What? I feel like I heard something similar a while ago.

“By the way, do you exercise too?”

“Huh? Oh, just a little?”

“Wow. You’ve really changed as a person. Should I just quit my job?”

I guess my tension has gone up because my head has become lighter.

And I know you’re full of thoughts about planning with a new perspective now, so what about quitting?

It was clear that I would have to work overtime again as soon as I got back.

‘That’s why the horse riding acupuncture effect was needed.’

It gave me the stamina and tenacity to grind until I could make a spit with an axe.

… … It must be good, right?

First of all, it would probably have a positive effect on Kim Jung-hyun, who is almost a workaholic.

“There are even beauties in the village. Are we really not related?”

“… … You, just do your work.”

That too, a lot.

Anyway, despite what he said, it seemed like Kim Jung-hyun would be able to overcome his current situation well.

We’ll have to wait and see what happens.

Why~

“Huh?! That’s a surprise. Isn’t this a doll?”

After not being interested in her for a long time, Rangi revealed her presence. Then, Kim Jung-hyun, who was next to her, was surprised.

Who else had that kind of reaction?

Oh, was it him back then too?

I had completely forgotten that memory, and I had the same reaction again.

Should I cancel the feeling that I feel good?

It seems that Kim Jung-hyun’s intuition is only expressed in work.

Ding, ding, ding

Just then, the door opened and two people came in.

Are you a new guest? I didn’t see you coming because of Rangi and Kim Jung-hyun.

“Welcome, ah! You’re here?”

I greeted him, thinking he was a guest, and when I saw his face, I greeted him as if I was familiar with him.

It was Han Song. The person who came in after her was Lee Seon-ah.

But why did the two of them come in together?

“Senior, I’m moving here.”

Kim Jung-hyun started to fuss again after seeing the two people coming in.

Why is he doing this again?

I feel dizzy when there are so many people. Is it because the people around me have such strong personalities?

“Did you pick some melons?”

“Did you hear that? By the way, the village chief doesn’t eat melons?”

“I used to do it, but I don’t do it these days. It takes a lot of work and gets damaged quickly, so it’s hard to manage.”

“ah.”

Lee Seon-ah heard from Han Song-i and came to eat melon.

Even though she is the daughter of a large orchard owner, she really likes fruit.

If a house makes gamjatang, don’t you get sick of gamjatang? If a house makes a fruit house, don’t you get sick of the fruit?

But Lee Seon-ah kept coming here.

Wham~

When someone who would love her came, Rangi ran to Lee Seon-ah and Han Song-i.

“Oh, yeah, yeah. How was your day?”

A long hair being caressed between the two.

Thanks to you, the messy situation was sorted out.

“Sit down. You sit down too.”

Han Song-i and Lee Seon-ah were also seated at the counter.

Fortunately, Kim Jung-hyun seemed to have noticed and didn’t talk nonsense anymore.

“Hello. I couldn’t even say hello earlier because I was working on something. My name is Kim Jeong-hyeon, your former junior. If there’s anything else you’d like to add to the interior, other than waterproofing or insulation, please feel free to contact me.”

“JH Architectural Design Office? You’re a designer, but do you also do interior design and things like that?”

“Usually I just design.”

“Aha! Then, through the boss’s connections?”

“I guess so. Haha.”

Instead, I did sales.

In some ways, he couldn’t help but be a great guy.

I went into the kitchen to prepare drinks for the two of them with peace of mind.

“Oppa, if you were my junior at the previous company, you would know what it was like at the company, right?”

“Oh… … You mean my senior, right? Haha! At work, you were practically a robot.”

I heard people talking naturally about me outside.

Surprisingly, it was Lee Seon-ah who asked the question.

He’s not the type to talk much, but I find him a bit curious. Is it because he’s the type of person who can’t stand being curious?

Well, I came down to the countryside to check out the peach stew.

But, by the way… … Why does Kim Jung-hyun’s expression look brighter than when I made him melon sherbet and looked over his business plan earlier?

Either way, it’s fortunate that things are getting better.

‘I feel a bit uneasy?’

It seems like he needs this kind of time to do more than just work.

‘Even love… … I think I have a problem with that.’

Well, even if it’s not necessarily about dating, it’s good to talk to people in a more personal way than just work-related stuff.

For me, the best thing about coming here was chatting with Sua.

I should tell him to come often.

“Melon sherbet is here.”

“Wow~! This looks delicious!”

It seemed like we had exchanged greetings, so I came out with some sherbet.

It was the very last version that I gave to Kim Jung-hyun earlier.

And I gave one more to Kim Jung-hyun.

When I get back today, I’ll probably be working overtime again until I finish the new plan, so I need to eat a lot during this time…

“What is that look in your eyes?”

“No. Eat a lot.”

“Didn’t you say earlier that if you eat too much, you’ll get sick?”

“So you’re not going to eat it? Then Seon-ah, more… … .”

“No way.”

Talking while eating.

When Lee Sun-ah, who had already quietly emptied half of her plate, looked at Kim Jung-hyun’s plate, he sensed it and quickly took his share.

Anyway, he’s a funny guy.

* * *

A few days later, at the Daesan Group representative office.

“hmm.”

“How are you?”

“It’s okay.”

“No, the original plan was fine. But how much should we negotiate…?”

“I’m saying that I think we can just leave it to them.”

“Huh? Really? Aren’t you going to make it more advantageous for us?”

Park Dae-san burst into laughter at the sight of his team leader acting like a son at a time when important decisions were being made.

Then the team leader noticed and quickly controlled his expression.

In the past, I would have frowned, but now it was okay.

“Sign the contract, and I’ll hand over the initiative.”

“Really? I was so nervous about this. Really?”

“okay.”

As soon as Park Dae-san’s approval was given, the team leader stood up and spoke.

It was an important project. As a team leader, it was a project that had to be won.

It was also nice that the other person was shoving it into my mouth.

But even though it was an advantageous position, it was not a situation where we could afford to be this relaxed.

Because it was a business that would make anyone drool.

If this were to continue, it would be a shame for other large companies to bring it up.

However, the representative, Park Dae-san, leisurely postponed the decision.

The sight seemed somehow more relaxed than before.

When was it? Was it after I went to a cafe alone a while ago?

Well, that’s it anyway.

In short, the time had passed when I was the only one who was taking care of myself… … but who would have thought that permission would be granted so meaninglessly?

I’m not the type of person who changes their mind easily, but I decided to make a decision quickly just in case.

Park Seon-yu, who was about to go out, suddenly became curious.

Why did Park Dae-san, the father and CEO of Daesan Group, suddenly change his mind?

When I look at it, the new plan is different from the old one, but I’m not sure if the difference between the two is that significant.

Rather, there was an analysis that the profitability of the new product may be lower.

“But why is that?”

“Well, if you don’t know that, you won’t be able to rise above the team leader position.”

“… … Hey, really? Is there that much of a difference?”

“Team Leader Park. This is the company. You keep using the same language you use at home.”

“Sorry. Sorry.”

Park Seon-yu eventually heard the same thing, but was still curious. Where did such a difference come from?

“Do you know that cafe your friend went to the other day?”

“Oh, you mean that? At that time, my father… no, the representative recommended it and sent it to me.”

“How’s he doing now?”

“I’m doing well. Is there anything?”

Park Seon-yu was slightly nervous.

I wondered if he was going to get his friend a job at the company or something.

Of course that would be good, but it was not a fatherly decision.

Besides, considering that guy’s personality, there was no guarantee that it would be a good thing.

Fortunately, contrary to such concerns, different words came out of Park Dae-san’s mouth.

“It wasn’t in good condition to begin with, was it?”

“yes.”

“Did it get better after you went there and came back?”

“Well, I guess so.”

“Then your friend will know better.”

What kind of enigmatic statement is this?

Park Seon-yu wanted to ask more, but she couldn’t ask anymore.

Because Park Dae-san’s eyes were already saying so. You have to know that much to be worth your money.

‘I thought things would get better after I became a grandfather, but why did it only get worse for me?’

My daughter, who was born not long ago, had a very kind grandfather.

I was worried that my father might be a bit strict with me, but it turned out to be a good thing.

But somehow, it seems like he became stricter with himself after that.

“Then let’s go.”

“That’s right. You know what happens if you lose that contract?”

“… … Yes. I will catch it no matter what.”

If you put it off, you’re the one who put it off!

So is this why it’s not okay for families to work together?

Park Seon-yu felt wronged, but since the place was a gangster place… … she had no choice but to lower her head.

I’m going home and telling my daughter everything.

Of course, my daughter can’t speak properly yet, but that’s how it will be.

Click!

So, Park Seon-yu left the office dreaming of a timid revenge. Park Dae-san, left alone, quietly became lost in thought.

‘It was a proposal that strangely reminded me of a tiger shelter.’

That’s why I told you to hurry up and sign the contract that was being postponed.

Suddenly, I remembered the rich, thick latte I had at that time.

The scent, the taste, and the atmosphere of the place.

It was a place I wanted to visit again someday.

A place where I can temporarily put down the heavy burden of having to take responsibility for so many people, and even take care of my son who is still a bit lacking.

The plan I received today was a little bit closer to where I wanted to go.

‘How strange.’

There is no way that young CEO would have written this plan… … .

Anyway, thanks to that, I was able to briefly recall that break and feel good.

So, I tolerated my grown son’s tantrums a little at work.

“I have to go for a latte again sometime. I can’t drink anything else after going there.”

Park Dae-san fiddled with the cup of Americano he barely drank today.

I may come back again soon.

* * *

Sarah~

A few days after Kim Jung-hyun passed away, Aura came flying in.

I already expected it.

Because I got a text from Kim Jung-hyun earlier.

─Thanks to you, senior. I’ll treat you to a meal sometime soon!

It was a short text, but I could guess the reason.

The revised plan that was created day and night must have been successful.

“I’m a little excited.”

Now that I think about it, I’m curious about what kind of place will be created.

I should go and visit there sometime later.

By the way.

>Kim Jung-hyun’s friendliness

I’ve acquired a new talent.

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