I Quit My Job and Run a Café - Chapter 178



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Episode 178

I went out to the garden to pick some lemons to quench my thirst, and then I heard something unexpected.

Sujeong said that I was not using my energy properly.

‘I think you’re talking about Manseonggong.’

So I asked her how to write well. Then Soo-Jung said she didn’t know.

No, how can you know how to use it properly if you don’t know that?

But I couldn’t help but think that it was too much to ignore.

‘Something I vaguely felt in the sea.’

It was precisely this guess that brought Sujeong here and brought the talent of Hap-il.

The feeling I had at that time was definitely a strange feeling of having overcome some kind of wall.

But that feeling was fleeting. I never tried it again after that.

There were several reasons.

There was Su-ah’s farewell party and Soo-jung’s work too.

Just today, a guest came and I had to do something else because of Langi.

So I forgot about it for a while. I didn’t think I could do it right away anyway.

Because it was an event where the aura was completely emptied.

But after listening to Soo-Jung’s words, I somehow started to think that maybe what I was doing was wrong.

─Like this~ Like this, it will work~

“… … I have no idea?”

─Heehee.

Sujeong tried to tell me directly, but unfortunately it was difficult for me to understand.

Even the explanation is like that, so there’s no way you’ll understand.

Well then, let’s ask something else instead.

“What’s good about doing that?”

What would be different if you did what Soo-Jung said?

There must be a reason for saying that.

─Eung~ You’ve become pretty!

“……uh?”

Of course, it was for a different reason than expected.

You’ve become prettier.

There was no need for such a performance. What good is it to be pretty when no one but me can see it?

Oh, now there are other people watching besides me.

Brownie, Miho, Bongbong, Sujeong, and Ssuksuk.

There are quite a lot.

But still, if that’s the reason, I’m not very interested… … .

Of course, I didn’t think that Soo-Jung’s explanation would be accurate because it was abstract.

‘I guess I have no choice but to check it myself.’

It seemed like there was no other way to find out what it was.

So is it a dolphin symbol after all?

─Try it like this~!

“Huh? How?”

─This~ is~ good~!

Still, it seemed like Soo-Jung was trying to help in some way.

Is this also affected by passion talent?

“Can you elaborate a little more?”

─Yeah!

Although he answers confidently, I have little confidence in him.

Still, seeing her fighting with her fists clenched like a doll, I decided to take a more proactive stance.

─Water and trees are friends! Like crystals and mugwort!

“They are close.”

Are you talking about coexistence?

Of course I looked into the five elements.

Because the talents absorbed by Manseonggong are divided into five branches.

But I just saw it as a branch of classification.

A form of chemical regeneration that consumes a lot of aura, but has a definite effect.

A talent that is applied over a long period of time.

A wooden stick that helps you become more skilled at using your hands and body.

Special talents that are invisible to the eye are brought to this life.

And finally, to the native land connected to the will.

Of course, thanks to talents like Harmony, I knew that they were related. But I couldn’t find out more than that.

“Water and wood are friendly.”

I thought about the talents of water life and wood life that Soo-Jeong had mentioned.

Trees grow by drinking water.

Combined the talents of Moksaeng.

And if you give him the talent of a lifetime… … .

‘The rebound has weakened.’

The talent of friendliness made it easier for the talents of the Moksaengs to come together.

It is easier to unite than before. Aura consumption has also decreased.

of course…….

“Hoooo─.”

However, a lot of aura is still consumed.

─You can’t just let it go! You have to do it like this~

“You mean we have to collect them?”

─Yeah!

“How can I collect them?”

─The tree is rooted in the ground!

“You mean land?”

Now, I think I understand what Soo-Jung is saying to some extent.

I still feel like it’s a long way off, but…

I had a feeling that Su-ah and Su-ho weren’t the only ones busy during summer vacation.

Because I have something to do besides serving guests.

‘Did I gain passion for nothing?’

You’re increasing the workload on your own.

─Huh? Why are you laughing?

“I?”

─Yeah! You just laughed! Did you eat something delicious by yourself?

“… … No way. Isn’t that what you want to eat?”

─Hehehe! Yeah!

It must have taken a lot of effort for you to show me an example.

I’ve been feeling thirsty since a while ago.

First, I decided to have something to drink.

* * *

Time suddenly passed quickly.

There was no other reason. I was focused on something.

After hearing the story from Soo-Jung, I kept hanging on to it.

Of course, that doesn’t mean the cafe was neglected.

When guests come, we focus on making sure they can all rest well before leaving.

Then, when I had some free time, I would focus on what Soo-Jung was telling me again.

It was possible because during that time, guests with bad auras did not come.

And so a whole month of summer passed by in a flash.

“Hoooo─.”

I woke up from my concentration, gasping for breath.

There have been no clear results yet, although it has been on the horizon.

Of course, there were additional things.

Swish!

I stretched out my hand and recalled the energy of wood. Then, talents naturally gathered in my hand.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

The talents of the united neck unfolded the tomb according to the movements of the hand.

It was a gesture that almost looked like dancing with one’s hands.

It was also quite a lyrical movement to dance under the moonlight.

─Wow~! It’s a little pretty!

The crystal floating in the gourd in the well clapped its hands happily.

He stopped gesturing and smiled at the sight.

It’s not just that she’s pretty, it’s that she’s a little pretty.

‘Since Su-ah isn’t here, this guy is showing off his talents.’

Thanks to that, I didn’t have time to be bored.

SuA also often posts updates on group chats or video calls, so it’s like she’s there when she’s not.

Anyway, after working hard for a month, I can now easily get to the point where my neck is aligned.

There is still no news beyond that though.

When you display your talents like this, there is definitely something different from before.

First of all, the aura gathered.

Should I call it accumulation?

Originally, I thought that I could only receive aura from guests, but I was able to gather it little by little just by doing this.

In terms of quantity, it was incomparably small compared to what the guests gave.

Still, this alone made it a very fulfilling month.

There wasn’t much to do at night in the country, so it was a good way to kill time.

‘After doing it, my body feels refreshed.’

My physical strength was already improving.

It used to be a bit slower in the midsummer heat, but not anymore.

Strangely enough, doing this made me feel less hot.

So, even on a tropical night in midsummer, I didn’t feel that hot.

Actually, this is what I liked the most.

Who knew you could get these effects without a drink?

Just when I was satisfied with my summer performance!

dripping!

Someone knocked on the door.

I knew who it was right away.

“Oh, come in.”

“yes~ !”

Hansong answered my words and opened the front door. Lee Seon-ah and Kang Do-yoon were behind her.

The reason they came to my house at this time was simple.

“Wow~ It’s cool! Why is it so cool in your house?”

Just to avoid tropical nights.

I don’t know if it was because of the well’s effect, or because I had a talent for the neck, or both, but my house was cooler than the other houses.

This was confirmed by directly measuring the temperature.

It was at least 7 to 8 degrees cooler than other places.

“It’s because the wind blows well.”

“Isn’t it hot even at night these days?”

Hansong tilted her head as if she found it strange, but I just shrugged my shoulders as if I didn’t know.

By the way, it doesn’t seem like he just came.

“chicken.”

“I can tell just by smelling it.”

This was another reason why they came here at this time.

For a sweet snack on a hot summer night.

“But do I have to eat here?”

“Your brother’s house is the coolest in the village.”

Kang Do-yoon smiled cheerfully and laid out the table in the main hall.

You bought a lot of chicken.

If Su-ah saw this, she would probably feel very wronged.

Isn’t it? It might go up.

“Ta-da! I bought this too~”

“One writer, don’t you work at night?”

“Hey, one or two beers won’t do anything to your liver.”

He put the beer that Hansong had brought down on the counter. Then, he went to the well as usual, scooped up some water, and filled a large bucket.

clattering!

If you add the beer that Lee Seon-ah brought and pour ice into it, you’re ready for a late-night snack to beat the summer heat.

The hands and feet fit together very well.

“You have to eat quietly.”

I didn’t stop him because he had already prepared everything and I was secretly looking forward to it.

However, at this time, all the elders were asleep, so we had to eat quietly.

Even though the houses were far apart, there was so little noise at night that even small sounds could be heard.

“of course.”

Chick! Pot!

I didn’t really trust Han Song-i’s words as she opened the beer can, but she didn’t shout at me either.

By the way, why am I so drawn to that can of beer that was just opened and is bubbling with foam?

“Seonmaekhuchuan! Come here. Everyone, come here. Take a video and send it to Suah.”

A single person holding a can of beer gathered the crowd.

He doesn’t usually do things this actively, but he really liked today’s snack.

When everyone gathered, Hansong took a picture. Then she uploaded the picture to the group chat where Sua could see it.

‘There’s going to be chaos again.’

Last time I uploaded this, Su-ah called me and it was a total mess.

“Huh? It’s Yeongtong.”

As expected, Su-ah made a video call.

But why are you calling from my phone and not from Hansong?

─Sir! Is this really happening!?

“I didn’t do it.”

─Sister Song Song!

As soon as she got out of the way, Suah changed her target to Hansong, as she had always done.

This kid. The order of suspicion is somehow rude.

“Sua, how are you?”

─Hehehe! I can’t do it because of my sister! I just came up after practicing!

“Oh! Is that so? You must be having a hard time.”

─If I give you a chicken coupon, will you forgive me?

“Of course I have to give it to Su-ah if she asks.”

There is no older sister who has sent her youngest sibling far away.

In fact, the reason Han Song-i did that might have been because she needed an excuse to talk to Su-ah like this.

We talked like that for a while longer with Su-ah.

I just put my phone down and eat beer and chicken.

─I’ll be there in a bit!

“Okay! Come quickly!”

Even though he’s a trainee, he can’t stand chicken.

When I look at the food at the restaurant they always brag about, it seems like they didn’t eat badly there…

─Oh my! Sir!

“Huh? Why?”

Just as I was about to hang up, Su-ah suddenly called me.

─My older sister Na-eun asked me if she could take a video in the empty space of the cafe.

“video?”

─Yes! We’re filming a music video! But it’s not going to be long, it’s just going to be a short video.

“Um… I’ll think about it.”

It was a more important issue than I thought to decide right away, so I said I would think about it for now.

So, the call with Su-ah ended and I was finally able to enjoy this truly midsummer night.

A refreshing beer that goes down smoothly! And a delicious, salty, old-fashioned fried chicken!

It couldn’t be tasteless.

‘Is it because I just practiced Manseonggong? It tastes even sweeter.’

The weather, the location, and the people there all influenced the taste.

─Me, just one bite~

‘This won’t do.’

Soo-Jung wants beer, but she can’t drink alcohol.

At least for now, Soo-Jung looks like a child. Maybe when she grows up she’ll look like an adult.

─Heehee.

He snickered at the sight of Soo-Jung regaining her appetite and gave her a piece of chicken instead without telling anyone else.

‘Eat this.’

─Yeah! Thank you!

I couldn’t help but laugh at the sight of Soo-Jung quickly carrying it and going into the well.

A midsummer night passed like this.

And the next day.

Ko Na-eun contacted me to tell me the story that Soo-ah had told me in advance.