I Quit My Job and Run a Café - Chapter 126



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Episode 126

About 30 minutes after starting the volunteer work.

I returned to the cafe with Lee Sun-ah, Su-ho, and Su-ah, who had parted ways at the crossroads.

For a first activity, this was pretty good. There were also some unexpected results.

‘I didn’t see it when I was wandering around with strange greed. Now I see it when I do good deeds.’

A full heavy bag, as opposed to a half-filled trash bag.

Of course, it wasn’t the essence of the land.

Instead, inside were full of delicious red strawberries.

“Huh?! Mister! Where are you hurt?”

“Huh? Oh, this? No.”

Su-ah, who I hadn’t seen on the slightly darkened street, asked me in surprise when I returned to the brightly lit cafe.

It was slightly pressed in the pocket, and it was stained with red strawberry juice.

To quickly clear up any misunderstanding, I took out the wild strawberries.

“Huh? What is this?”

“raspberry.”

“Wow! This is my first time seeing those wild strawberries!”

“Huh? Is this your first time seeing me?”

“yes!”

I was a little puzzled by Su-ah’s words, but I quickly understood.

Oh, this kid buys and eats things like tang-hoo-loo.

When I was young, I used to wander around the mountains and pick up a lot of them to eat… … .

This is where the generation gap comes into play.

“Did you see it, sister?”

“Huh? No, it’s my first time seeing it too. Even earlier, when the boss suddenly picked something from the grass, I was wondering what it was, and when he said it was a wild strawberry, I was surprised. I thought wild strawberries were something you picked from the field, but I didn’t know you could just pick them like this.”

Oh, now that I think about it, it was like that here too.

I guess it wasn’t a generational difference, it was just a difference in people.

Just like Hansongi said, I was surprised and amazed when I found the wild strawberry earlier.

I didn’t know why at the time, but it was because it was the first time I saw someone picking wild strawberries.

“Ahem. Okay, everyone, please take your seats. Please wait a moment.”

“What are you going to make with this? Rice? Dessert?”

“… … The village chief said he would buy food. I’m going to make dessert.”

“aha!”

Strawberry rice… … What a creative and open-minded idea. Not an easy idea, you know.

Anyway, of course you have to eat a lot of rice.

Of course, if you add various effects, it will become a more filling dessert than rice. The village chief said he had already prepared it himself and brought it.

‘I guess it was a welcome party.’

Originally, I was going to do it.

I think something simple like pasta or pizza would be fine.

But the village chief called me while I was serving.

Are you still in the meeting? Have you eaten?

We were in the same group chat, but we didn’t go into detail, so I figured you might be curious, so I let you know…

Since it had come to this, he said he would treat us and throw us a welcome party.

Thanks to you, I can breathe new life into the village.

And in the meantime, we’re doing volunteer work to help the village…

It’s a kind of encouragement.

I had no reason to refuse, so of course I said I would eat it gratefully.

“Meat! Meat! Because the village chief loves meat!”

Su-ah jumped up and shouted after hearing what I said. It made sense.

You won’t be able to maintain those muscles if you don’t eat meat.

Anyway, since the village chief said he was bringing food, I decided to make dessert.

I came into the kitchen and took out my pockets full of raspberries.

“Okay, then let’s try making it?”

Shine Muscat, Campbell grapes, and raspberries. This reminds me of one thing.

This is Su-ah’s favorite tang-hoo-ru.

‘I think you’ll like it if you put all three together.’

The colors were also pretty and colorful. The sizes were a bit different, but I think that makes them more attractive?

And the other one is fruit yogurt with plenty of fruit sprinkled on top of well-fermented yogurt from Tori’s oysters.

‘It’s high in sugar, but it’s okay because Shine Muscat is effective in controlling blood sugar levels.’

Just in case, should I try reinforcing it a bit?

I thought of the list of ten thousand lives.

First, add the reverse osmosis of the brownie to enhance the flavor.

Kyur~

If you combine persistence, patience, and finally grit to continue your volunteer work… … .

─Accumulation of water and formation of a deep abyss (1 year)

Huh? I’ve never seen a trait like this before.

Is this the effect that makes it harmonious?

One drop at a time, one drop at a time, water accumulates to form a pond… … .

Well, it was an expected effect since it was a mixture of persistence and patience.

But what was even more surprising was what happened next.

‘One year.’

The duration is one year. Has anything had this level of effect before?

It was only a week or ten days at most, but it lasted this long.

Suddenly, I remembered the effect of the carrots left in the garden not long after I took over the tiger shelter.

Crops from Grandpa’s garden that have lasting effects.

That still holds true.

─Increased vitality (continuous)

─Improving eye health (continuous)

It was such a long effect that I still couldn’t tell when it would end…

Wouldn’t one year be close to that?

Of course, that might not be the case.

Anyway, I felt like I was getting closer to it, but in a slightly different way than my grandfather.

I got it by accident, but it felt good.

My face started tickling for no reason, so I swept it with my finger and checked the effect again.

[Fruit Yogurt]

*effect

─Enemy Seongyeon

─Prevention of digestive system diseases

─Control blood sugar levels

─Strengthening immunity

─Increased vitality

The effect is no joke when you add honey at the end. Of course, the best one among them is the one-year one.

But come to think of it, what is it that makes a pond when drops of water come together?

‘I see. Is it something like growth? Or is it something where if you put in effort, it accumulates and you can achieve results?’

I only thought about the period, but I didn’t think about this.

“I have a feeling it’ll be the latter.”

Since you’ve mixed talents like patience and persistence, wouldn’t you be closer to that?

Well, it was a good idea.

If you work hard for something and get it, doesn’t that mean you’ll get what you want someday?

It felt like a kind of one-year farming.

“Sir! The village chief is here! Beef! And it’s Korean beef!”

At that moment, Su-ah’s call was heard from outside.

While the dessert making was delayed due to an unexpected effect, it seems that the village headman arrived.

But Korean beef? No, if you go that far… … .

“I’ll be there soon.”

I can’t stand it!

I quickly made a dessert and put it in the refrigerator to chill it.

“Hehehe! Can we light a fire in the empty lot in front of the cafe?”

“Oh, of course. It’s Korean beef.”

Of course it can be done.

I quickly went outside and took out the brazier.

It was probably something my grandfather used. I was going to put it in storage now that it’s summer, but I think I’ll just use it and put it away this time.

The wide cylindrical brazier may not look very stylish, but it was practical.

“Heh heh! It’s been a while since I’ve seen this.”

“Oh, have you tried this?”

“Yes. When your grandfather was here, he would often grill meat and eat it after work.”

“iced coffee.”

So I guess you came here to buy some meat to grill on purpose.

Of course there was plenty of firewood.

I don’t know if my grandfather stored it in abundance during the winter or if he bought it.

I took out firewood from the storage room, lit a fire, and put the charcoal the village chief had brought in there as well.

“Thank goodness the weather is still fine. Even in the middle of summer, it’s hard to do things like this at night. Hehe!”

“Then I guess I’ll just bake some for my daughter at home. Turn on the air conditioner.”

“Ahem. If you cook it at home, the oil will splatter.”

“It’s fatal.”

While the village head and Lee Seon-ah grumbled and prepared to grill meat, Han Song-i and Su-ho washed vegetables and prepared various side dishes.

And Sua and I… … .

“It looks delicious. Right?”

“I know.”

“Sir, have you ever eaten a lot of Korean beef?”

“Sua. When you grow up, if someone comes to buy you Korean beef, you should be wary of that person. That’s… … .”

“Because you have dark intentions?”

“I know right.”

“Then is that also blackmail?”

“No. That’s… … I’m serious.”

“… … Even the old man becomes strange in front of Hanwoo.”

I waited quietly for the meat to be grilled while joking with Su-ah.

Originally, I was going to help Han Song-i and Su-ho, but I was late because I was making dessert, so I was kicked out because there was no room.

Of course, Su-ah had no work from the beginning.

Chewy!

As the charcoal fire began to build, beautifully marbled Korean beef sirloin was placed on top.

The smell of grilling meat spreads everywhere.

Wow!

Why~

Langi and Baekgu were also in chaos.

So everyone gathered in front of the meat… … .

“Thank you all for coming to our village, and thank you for not causing any trouble, and volunteering… … I hope you all stay healthy, get along well, and make good memories in the future. You’re still young, so you never know what’s going to happen. Especially our Su-ah and Su-ho, who are young, will soon be going to the city, but I hope they all do well when they go there.”

The village chief spoke with a voice filled with emotion, looking into each person’s eyes. It was a long story, but everyone listened quietly because they knew he was sincere…

“Drink. Eat this.”

His daughter, Lee Seon-ah, was helpless.

He picks up a piece of well-cooked meat and puts it into the village chief’s mouth.

Well, it looks like it’ll be hot.

“Huh?! Hmm… … .”

Fortunately, he was surprised only when it first entered his mouth and then chewed the meat comfortably.

Okay, now.

“Let’s eat too.”

“yes!”

Since the oldest one had already eaten, it was our turn.

* * *

The next day.

“Oh. I ate too much yesterday.”

Fortunately, the yogurt I ate yesterday was effective in preventing digestive diseases, so I feel a little better, but when I looked in the mirror, I was swollen.

It was because the village chief bought a lot of meat and we ate so well.

It seems like the oily and rich taste still lingers in my mouth.

“Let’s go to work quickly.”

I was a little later than usual due to the aftereffects of overeating.

Even though it was morning, I had to hurry to work and clean up any traces of yesterday.

Everyone worked hard to clean it up, but it was still night, so traces remained.

Phew!

Thinking about yesterday made me laugh.

It was something I had never experienced before in the city.

If you think about it, the generations that came together were also quite unique.

From elementary school students to late 50s.

“But it wasn’t uncomfortable, rather it was comfortable.”

If it had been a company dinner, it would have been out of the question. Even though he was a young team leader, he would still keep an eye out for people who stayed at team dinners for too long…

At work, if you’re the village chief’s age, you’re a manager or higher.

It’s no longer a company dinner, it’s an extension of work.

Well, if you use that well, it could also create a good atmosphere for the team… … .

Is it easy when you drink alcohol?

“Um… … Now that I think about it, I didn’t even drink.”

What a wholesome gathering.

I couldn’t help but laugh.

As I was walking up the path smiling like that… … .

“Huh? Boss~”

“Huh? Songi?”

“Wow~ The timing was good!”

“What brings you here?”

Looking for a cafe this morning.

I looked at Hansong with a puzzled expression. Her face was also swollen like mine.

Of course, even so, the feeling was a bit different because the original board was different.

That’s because they are so outstanding.

“I feel like I didn’t finish cleaning up yesterday.”

“That won’t be much.”

“Yeah, but. Oh, and I heard my friend is coming today.”

“If we’re friends… … Ah! Ms. Kim Ha-na?”

“Yes! I told you about the business card, so we decided to come to the cafe right away.”

So, I came here with a twist of fate. We decided to go up together.

“I’ve almost finished organizing it.”

In the vacant lot, only a few traces remained, which could hardly be called real traces.

Did you not see it, or was it just the vegetables you gave to Rangi and Baekgu scattered on the floor?

It was so embarrassing to even clean up together, so we quickly cleaned up and came inside.

“What do you usually do in the morning, sir?”

“Me? Just ventilate, clean inside, and prepare the ingredients? That’s what I do.”

“Aha! Then what kind of ingredients are you preparing today?”

Looking at the expression on Hansong’s face as she asked questions, it seemed like she had a lot of questions.

It’s like looking at Su-ah. What is it that you’re so curious about?

‘Hmm? Now that I think about it, I have a lot to do today.’

Come to think of it, I was a bit greedy yesterday and couldn’t do what I had to do.

We had a meat party in the evening.

So today I had to do what I had to do yesterday.

“That’s good.”

“yes?”

I made a suggestion to Hansong-i, who was tilting her head, not knowing what was good.

“Are you curious?”

“yes!”

“Well, since you’re here already, would you like to try working part-time today? If you have time until your friend arrives, how about it?”

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