I Quit My Job and Run a Café - Chapter 109



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Episode 109

The aura emanating from Ko Dong-seok, the production crew, and the rescue team filled the waterway.

For a moment, it felt as if it were daytime in this place. And it had changed from a damp and unpleasant sewer to a refreshing and cool place.

A pleasant scent wafted from all directions.

I don’t know what the scent was, but it was a pleasant scent.

The scent of that aura was partly directed towards me and partly towards the structured mass.

Swish!

And most of the aura spread out to the surroundings.

Where does it flow?

Aura was scattered along the waterway like that. And, the rescue was completed safely.

* * *

Under Ko Dong-seok’s instructions, the situation was resolved.

It was something that was structured first.

What was wrapped around his head and neck, looking like rags, was none other than a disposable cup that someone had thrown away.

Because of that, Mungi’s condition was the worst because he couldn’t eat or drink anything.

After immediate emergency treatment, he was transferred to a veterinary hospital.

“Thank you very much. Thanks to you, we were able to rescue them safely. Of course, we still have to watch them… … .”

“Munchie. No, I think he’ll live. He wants to live.”

“I guess so? Haha!”

Unlike the production team that followed the group to the animal hospital, Ko Dong-seok still remained here.

It was to sort things out here.

And he immediately thanked me.

Oh right, the bunch turned out to be stray dogs.

When I saw it from afar, I thought it was one of the wild animals because it was so ragtag, but that was not the case.

It was a puppy. And it was still young.

I don’t know what will happen in the future, but for now, we will observe him at the animal hospital until his condition improves…

“This production cost will all be spent on hospital bills.”

At that time, a female production staff member who was left with PD Ko and introduced herself as a writer said this.

And I see that they said the same thing at the cafe too. They said there wasn’t enough production cost.

So, I’m paying for it out of my own pocket.

Listening to your story, it seems like this isn’t the first or second time this has happened… … Is it really that bad?

“I guess a lot of the production cost goes to hospital bills?”

“I guess so. Of course, the animal hospital tries to provide the best possible convenience, but everything from medicine to treatment is expensive. No matter how close to cost, it’s all used up very quickly.”

“aha.”

I knew that veterinary bills were expensive.

But I didn’t know it would be to that extent.

Suddenly, I remembered a broadcast I had seen before. From what I remember, it wasn’t just about rescuing one or two animals.

Sometimes, we rescue animals in groups from being abused in places like farms.

It’s something I didn’t think about when I was just watching it on TV, but when I think about each of those things, I think the money that went into it was no joke.

“You must be having a hard time.”

“That’s true, but it’s okay. I came knowing that it would be hard, just like someone said.”

The writer spoke while glancing at Ko Dong-seok. He scratched the back of his head as if embarrassed by the gaze.

Well, what is this signal?

“I told you that if you follow me, it would be difficult and that you should go to another good program. Haha.”

“It’s a mistake. I didn’t follow the PD, I just liked this program.”

The awkward-looking Ko Dong-seok and the dumbfounded writer looked at each other and said.

They didn’t say anything, but I could feel something from their appearance. These people really believe in what they do. I thought…

‘There are people like this.’

It’s a tough world to live in just for yourself. But there are people who don’t.

Is it perhaps thanks to people like these that the world is still a good place?

It felt really hazy and warm.

“The broadcast will cross-reference between the rescue operation here and the treatment at the hospital.”

Then, Ko Dong-seok began to organize the remaining work.

First of all, accommodation.

Originally, I had planned to stay at Su-ah and Su-ho’s house for the time being, but fortunately, I was rescued early so that wasn’t necessary.

They decided to withdraw for today, saying that they would just have to wait at the animal hospital for some time and do some additional filming tomorrow morning.

“We’ll take this and eat it. It’s late at night, but thank you for your hard work… … I feel a bit sorry.”

“No. You were doing a good thing, weren’t you? Thank you for your hard work.”

“The boss did it better than us. Haha, I still wonder how you did it. Animals that are so scared and frozen would never come to people like that.”

When Ko Dong-seok said something that seemed strange, he shrugged his shoulders and changed the subject.

“The rescue team did everything. My timing was just right. By the way, is the video okay?”

“Don’t worry, I’ll edit it. Haha.”

In fact, we weren’t able to film the scene of the rescue itself.

Even though I wasn’t a member of the production team, I got involved… … In the beginning, I said I was going to look inside, but I didn’t say I was going to rescue them, so I missed it.

So that scene could have been cut off in the middle.

But Ko Dong-seok waved his hand and told her not to worry about it, as if it was okay.

It’s not like there haven’t been any cases like this at all.

Well, if it was a set-up, then I don’t know. I guess this kind of thing happens a lot in the field.

‘Rather, this is evidence that it is not a manipulation.’

I don’t know how people who only watch it on TV will feel.

But then I suddenly became curious.

Why do you do this?

Do you do this while feeling stressed and misunderstood by others?

“Thank you so much for saving the precious lives that suffered because of us.”

“ah.”

You suffered because of us… … .

After hearing this, I understood.

So that’s why you went this far.

He must have felt a sense of guilt. After all, he almost died from the plastic bottles that were carelessly thrown away here and there.

I glanced at Ko Dong-seok’s condition.

Depression and lethargy disappeared.

The moment he rescued the abandoned dog from the sewer, Ko Dong-seok was no exception to the influence of the aura that burst out from everyone.

No, rather, it gave off an aura that contained a stronger and more beautiful fragrance.

His depression and lethargy were not caused by the burden of work or the public’s gaze, but simply by the helplessness of watching a life slip away. So the moment he solved the problem through structure, it disappeared.

‘He was stronger than I thought.’

And a person who has the right beliefs.

Now that this person has recovered his aura, he won’t fall apart easily in the future.

Of course, there are good things like this sometimes.

“By the way, even now when I think about it, it’s still really amazing.”

“yes?”

“The child who was very cautious was quietly held in the boss’s arms. He was even cautious when the rescue worker held him… … .”

“It must have just been a coincidence. I was really tired, so I leaned on it for a bit and it seemed like I could survive, so maybe my personality came out.”

“I guess so? Haha! If the boss had that kind of power, I would hire him right away. Too bad.”

Well, it’s true that it has that kind of power, but as far as recruiting, it’s a bit… … .

No matter how good a person he is, I can’t trust those guys from the broadcasting station.

Ko Dong-seok continued to seem to have some regrets, but he slyly changed the subject.

“PD, let’s go now. Sleep! Everyone worked hard!”

The author summarized the situation.

So all the production staff left.

“Let’s go too.”

“Sir, I’m hungry… … .”

“Want to eat some snacks?”

“Oh! Okay!”

Lee Seon-ah also nodded.

The pasta and millet powder latte that I made for the production crew were taken by them. I said that the PDs who were going to edit were going to share them.

But since there is still plenty of sauce left, it is not difficult to make a new one. You can quickly make enough to eat as a midnight snack.

I didn’t have much to do, but I was a little hungry… … The cafe’s lights came on at such a late hour.

The menu was the same as the one made for the production crew, with basil pesto pasta and misutgaru latte.

“This was given to me today by the old man who owns the field.”

“oh!”

First, let’s start with the millet powder latte.

It was called a latte, but it was just milk mixed with millet powder. And a little honey was added to it.

But there was a very fragrant smell of something mixed in with the millet powder.

“Eww~ It’s delicious!”

“That’s right.”

Not only did it smell good, it tasted good too.

Even without the sweetness of honey, the fragrant aroma fills your mouth and nose. It was perfect for a night out.

A feeling that is slightly solid but not burdensome.

The only problem is… … .

“I’m even hungrier now!”

It might not be a good midnight snack as it really whets your appetite… … .

I quickly started making pasta at Suah’s request.

First, I boiled the noodles.

Don’t cook them completely, but when they’re cooked just right, transfer them to a pan. Then, add a generous amount of basil pesto and stir-fry until done.

“How did you make that?”

“Pesto? I ground the basil really well. I also roasted and ground the pine nuts.”

Pasta is easy to make because you have pesto, but making pesto itself was difficult. You had to keep grinding it by hand.

You can grind it in a blender, but… …then the flavor may be a bit disappointing.

So I sharpened it myself.

I’m going to grind and grind until my arms fall off.

The basil pesto made this way is… … .

“Wow! It smells amazing!”

Fortunately, it turned out to be pasta, with a wonderfully fragrant aroma, just as I had hoped.

The savory flavor of roasted pine nuts and the fragrance of basil are wrapped in olive oil, and salt and pepper provide the necessary seasoning.

I took a bite too, seeing them both eating pasta absentmindedly.

It was a refreshing and not burdensome pasta.

At this point, it seems okay to serve it as brunch at a cafe.

Of course, it wasn’t brunch, and it was way past dinner time. Either way, it was perfect for a light meal.

“Take this and mix it with the noodles. Think of it as green chili paste and use it.”

“Yay~!”

Since they enjoyed it so much, I told them to take the remaining basil pesto to Su-ah and Lee Seon-ah.

Because if you have this, you can make pasta really easily.

The time for a late-night snack, when we were comfortably full, ended.

The incredibly long day is now coming to an end.

“Seon-ah, you’re editing and sleeping?”

“huh.”

“Yeah, you’re having a hard time too.”

Of course, there were some who weren’t finished yet.

* * *

Weekend morning.

People gathered at the cafe.

What’s happening is… … .

“Ahem! Later on, when I become an idol, I might appear on the data screen. So everyone, watch the live broadcast!”

It was because of Suah.

He called people together, saying that they had to watch the original broadcast of Animal Kingdom on TV.

Han Song-i, Lee Seon-ah, and Su-ho, and even the village chief.

Everyone gathered at the cafe in the morning at Sua’s invitation.

“No, then why don’t we meet at your house instead of here?”

“It’s spacious here.”

That’s true, but… … .

I was about to refute Su-ah’s words, but I stopped myself.

Even if I do that, all I’ll hear is, “Are you T again?”

Above all… … .

“Haha! All the young people in the village have gathered.”

I couldn’t say anything because the village chief liked it.

He seemed very satisfied because it seemed like the young people in the neighborhood were getting along well with each other.

“Everyone, please order drinks.”

“service?”

“No?”

“Tch.”

Lee Seon-ah clicked her tongue.

Why is he so obsessed with service? He says he makes a lot of money.

Of course, there is no reason not to provide the service, but the sight is so funny that I find myself playing a prank on him.

“Minchopu! Sir, I am Minchopu!”

Starting with Suah, we ordered one by one. And while we were making the drinks we ordered,

“Oh!”

The broadcast started on the laptop that Lee Sun-ah brought along with Soo-ah’s noisy reaction.

And after a while.

“Huh? Why am I not coming out!?”

Suah cupped his chubby cheek.

Of course. Because Ko Dong-seok said we would edit it.

There was no way around it. If ordinary people who had nothing to do with the broadcast topic suddenly appeared, people would wonder, ‘What on earth is this about?’

Even I, who was directly involved in the structure, was edited out, so there was no way only Su-ah and Lee Sun-ah would remain.

“Here, drink this.”

I quickly went over to get something to drink and gave it to her, but Su-ah was already staring at the screen so intently that I couldn’t tell if it was going into her mouth or nose.

But no matter how much I look, Su-ah doesn’t appear.

‘The editing is really weird?’

Is this why the manipulation theory arises?

It’s because the editing is so well done.

“Eek.”

But that made Su-ah even more disappointed.

at that time!

“Here, look at mine.”

Lee Sun-ah secretly played the video she edited.

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