I Quit My Job and Run a Café - Chapter 206



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Episode 206

They say that if a person who was not resting before suddenly goes to the hospital, he or she will get sicker.

That actually turned out to be true.

The body and mind cannot adapt to the environment and speed.

And this was a perfect situation for Professor Heo Jeong.

“What are you going to do here for? How many days? I’ll just drink some soju and go.”

“There is more to do than I thought, but more than that, you should go a little slower now. You have students, so you don’t have to run fast alone.”

“We both go our separate ways, so why bother running together? The old man will just hold our feet.”

“I don’t think so?”

There was no way that could happen.

He is a person who has walked a single path alone and silently for a long time.

Of course, there must have been loneliness too.

Walking that path with his disciples could be another source of energy for the teacher.

‘If you were really going to go alone in the first place, you wouldn’t have accepted disciples. I heard that you even pay them to teach you.’

I’ve heard that in these types of apprenticeship-type jobs, they often barely pay the minimum wage, or even that is covered up with passion.

Of course, it’s not that I don’t understand.

It means that even though they sell it for money at the academy, they teach more valuable skills and know-how.

Of course, that was a story of the past.

If you tell a similar story these days, it’s most likely close to a scam.

It’s just using them without teaching them anything.

‘In reality, there are many cases like that.’

We often hear of cases where people are paid to teach recipes, and even work for free for the purpose of passing them on. In the process, they make mistakes or do not teach the key points.

Thinking about it that way, Woo Da-yeon was in a good situation.

Because I was learning properly on the job and was being paid properly for the work I was doing.

Rather, if things go well, I would have given a bonus.

‘With such a teacher, there is no need for a wise man.’

I thought that the teacher was just a fool and that there was no reason for him to do that.

I think you must have recognized Udayeon’s talent and wanted to walk this path together.

So, the things I said above are just complaints coming from a lack of confidence.

“You seem to be in good spirits after quitting the company you were working at at the time. You’re still young, and you’re in the countryside.”

“Right? I also find this comfortable. Everyone says that my complexion has changed. What do you think? Then, teacher, why don’t you just stay here and do it. You’re going to have to do it anyway.”

“Who the hell are you treating like an old man in the back room?”

“Hey, you should make the back room your hobby and get some rest.”

I knew he would never do it, even though he said it like this.

But since he said it, he probably won’t change his words right away, at least out of pride.

‘Let’s first watch from the side and find out what we need.’

What the teacher needed now was to find his confidence, regardless of his physical injuries.

That required some stimulation.

Of course, before that, rest first.

Just now, as you said, you felt a little more comfortable, so before stimulating me like this, it was a priority to first relax me into a comfortable state.

At that moment, Su-ah and Woo Da-yeon were working hard on something outside.

“Shall we go out and take a look? It looks like it’s all done… .”

“Are you coming in?”

“That’s right.”

There was no need to go out, Su-ah was running towards me.

Judging from the something he was holding in his hand, it seemed like he was coming to show off.

“Mister! Look at this! I think I have talent for this!”

“What is it?”

“Voila! It’s a spoon! It’s well made, isn’t it? My sister said you’re really talented.”

“… … Oh, oh. Well done.”

Oh, was that a spoon?

I thought you picked up another stick.

That’s not a spoon, it’s more like a muddler.

Looking to the side, I see that Professor Heo Jeong is also barely holding back laughter.

Well, I know very well that feeling of being so bright that it’s hard to put it into words.

“Why? Why are you both laughing? Do you find my work that funny?”

“No, that’s not it.”

“Hehehe! Actually, it’s not a spoon, it’s a muddler!”

Su-ah became serious, but when I tried to make an excuse, she laughed and shouted.

You’re kidding me, you punk… … .

“And voila! Look at this. Langi made the soles of his feet.”

“oh?”

Is this a bit much?

The handle part also has a shape.

They say it was made by moving the sole of Rangi’s foot, but it’s better than I thought.

It’s not like I’m completely dexterous.

I guess what Udayeon said wasn’t a lie.

Of course, that doesn’t mean I’m a genius or anything.

‘It’s okay to like something like that and raise your self-esteem.’

I didn’t bother to say anything because it wasn’t a big deal.

“Do you think this is better than the picture?”

“Hmm. Now that I think about it, woodworking seems like a cool thing to do. An idol’s secret hobby? Setting up a workshop like a woodworking shop. Oh, right! I’ve decided to go visit my grandfather’s workshop later!”

“Huh? Teacher’s studio? When?”

The teacher was with me the whole time.

“With my sister! Later on, for a long time! That’s why I said I would come to see her when I debut as an idol and go on a variety show called Living Solo.”

What kind of conversation is this? You’ve already imagined yourself becoming an idol?

And there’s even a variety show there?

“What do you think? This is the future of Power N.”

“Power N? What is that?”

“Sir, did you take a quick look at the MBTI?”

Of course, I only looked for T and F. But then I wondered what N was.

“Yes. Phew!”

If you do that, I’ll just be more curious.

I wasn’t really curious, but I was starting to feel that way for no reason when I heard laughter next to me.

It was the teacher’s voice.

The expression that had been stiff until he started telling the truth a little while ago suddenly opened up.

It was a little bit weak, but it was thanks to Suah.

“Oh, right! Grandpa! Can I really go?”

“Huh? Are you coming here as a celebrity?”

“No, that’s a joke. I’m just going to the studio to hang out.”

“Huh! My disciple has already made a promise, so there’s nothing I can do.”

“Yes!”

I wondered a little bit if he really enjoyed going to the studio that much.

It’s probably not a place that Su-ah would like.

Well, of course it’s good. Thanks to Suah, I think the teacher will be able to be at ease naturally.

* * *

With Soo-ah and Han-song-i coming to the cafe, the atmosphere became even better.

She was the one who came to see me before letting Udayeon stay at home… … .

“Wow~! So you’re going to be there when that’s restored too?”

“Yes, that’s right. Even though I didn’t do all the work, I was in charge of everything.”

“Wow! I went there after it was restored and it really felt like I was back in that era looking at the palace. In fact, my previous work, Goblin Hotel, was also inspired by your work.”

“Well, is it really like that?”

It was really strange to see the teacher pretending not to like Hansong-i’s words on the outside but clearly liking her on the inside.

No, I think you always told me to bring you some delicious alcohol. And if you didn’t have any, you shouldn’t come…

And I was hoping to find confidence, but I didn’t think it would be so easy.

“Actually, something went wrong when I was restoring it.”

“What’s going on?”

“therefore.”

Song-i, Su-ah, and Woo-da-yeon all focused on the teacher’s words.

But I feel like I’ve heard that story a hundred times already, and yet you still say it.

Of course there were differences.

“It is called a goblin’s land. If you serve the goblin well, three generations will prosper, but if you serve it poorly, three generations will be ruined.”

It’s something you used to say when you were drinking, but now you’re saying it while drinking honey tea?

Of course, what do you think?

As he spoke, it was evident that the teacher’s self-esteem was rising.

Rather, it was good for my health.

‘I don’t know how much of a nourishing and tonic effect it has.’

A honey of the highest quality that I’ve ever seen.

And the first time I saw the effect period.

I wonder if the teacher’s condition could even affect his hydrocephalus.

Looking at the current state, it seems like if we just take care of that, it will go back to its old state.

“Big. We should talk about this over a drink.”

“Oh! Sir! Quick, add some honey tea here!”

That’s not it, teacher. I was just asking for a drink.

All the adults understood it that way, but Su-ah did not.

Everyone burst out laughing at Su-ah’s pure scream, so even the teacher couldn’t bring himself to ask for a drink.

Well, even if you ask, I can’t give it to you because I don’t have it anyway.

I told Lee Seon-ah to ask for some when I got home later, but for now, alcohol was prohibited in the cafe.

Especially if it’s still business hours.

“You’ve had honey tea, so would you like something other than honey tea? How about coffee? Something with syrup?”

“Big. Drink that.”

He smiled and entered the kitchen as he nodded while looking at Su-ah’s expression.

And I made a hand drip with Sooksooki’s coffee beans.

The teacher’s taste in coffee is like that of an elementary school student.

In short, it means that you like sweet things.

The Honey Americano is made with premium coffee beans and honey instead of syrup, which captures the effects of the native plant’s ‘firm roots’.

That was also the reason why I recommended coffee this time.

If the honey tea before was to boost your energy, this time it is coffee that has the effect of strengthening the boosted energy.

And I made other people’s drinks one by one to suit their tastes.

They didn’t know it, but everyone was helping the teacher right now.

‘It’s important to be listened to. Especially if you’re lonely like me.’

Even though there was Woo Da-yeon, it was difficult to treat her like a granddaughter or grandchild because she was her disciple.

It’s only possible for me to do that here, rather than in my studio.

The surrounding atmosphere also played a big role.

I appreciate that, it was a service.

“The drink you ordered is here.”

“Huh? Ours too? We didn’t order it.”

“It’s service.”

“You’re not telling me to use a coupon, are you?”

“… … No. Inma. And if you’ve collected all the coupons, why don’t you use them?”

“This is your first coupon~”

The conversation with Han Song-i during the beverage service made me wonder what on earth this was.

There are people who don’t use coupons even after filling them up, and there are also business owners who provide services without coupons.

Isn’t that funny?

“Wow. It’s your calling. It’s your calling. Why didn’t you open a café a long time ago?”

“Isn’t that what you said when you were working at that company? I’m always good at everything I do, so there’s nothing I can do about it.”

“… … Why does that guy keep acting like that here? Why does his mouth look so alive?”

Su-ah nodded as if agreeing with the teacher’s words.

What are you nodding to again?

Anyway, we continued talking about the teacher’s achievements over drinks.

If business hours hadn’t ended, we might have talked all night…

‘You’ve heard it all.’

Even the reactions are all genuine.

After spending some time like that and returning home, the teacher went straight to sleep without drinking.

No, you said you couldn’t sleep at night because of insomnia and alcohol dependence?

“I’m glad you slept well… … .”

Era, I don’t know.

What’s good is good.

I just slept too.

And morning.

“What are you doing?”

“Because I can’t sleep.”

“… … .”

of course.

You must have been sleeping very soundly since almost nine o’clock, so there’s no way you could get any more sleep.

What was even more surprising was that the teacher was fiddling with the things I had made on top of the well.

“Why is that?”

“Is this your grandfather’s work?”

“No. I did it.”

“Really? Tsk.”

A look of obvious displeasure as he clicks his tongue.

That appearance is… … .

‘It’s like when you’re at your peak, your confidence is sky-high.’

At that time, my self-esteem was so low that I would not easily accept someone’s invitation to collaborate with me even if they tried to persuade me to do so.

Where did that worried look from yesterday go and only now do I see that look from back then.

What happened overnight?

‘Huh? The condition is… …!’

[Heo Jeong]

*situation

─Blessing of the Lord

*Application effect

─Nutritious food

─Strong roots

Surprisingly, all the nerfs that happened yesterday are gone.

And instead, with the effect of yesterday’s drink… … .

‘The blessing of the earth? What is that?’

It definitely seemed to have something to do with the teacher’s change, but it was the first time I saw it.

Teacher Heo Jeong, with a clear aura that gently blooms.

Did you happen to see the crystal in the well or the text window attached to the well?

“What a waste of talent, what a waste. Why did you make this like this?”

“huh?”

“Yeah, what is it? From today, learn the basics.”

Oh, no. It seems he just doesn’t like the decoration on top of the well I made.

I thought it was pretty well made, but that’s a bit unfair in its own way.

“Can you teach me?”

“No. Just watch and learn. Why should I teach you when you’re not even my disciple?”

With those words, the teacher began to take apart what I had made.

And then he started to trim it with woodworking tools from wherever he got it.

And that too without any trembling hands or lack of confidence.