I Quit My Job and Run a Café - Chapter 244



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Quitting the Company and Opening a Cafe Episode 244

As I’ve made a lot of lattes, as well as other drinks, I feel like I can figure out how to make them just by looking at the recipe.

Once you have the base, adding fruit is easy. Whether it’s a latte or something else.

Of course, there is also citrus, jam, and fresh fruit in the base, so the taste can vary depending on that.

But since the process itself was similar, memorizing the recipe wasn’t difficult.

“Persimmons are separate… … I guess the base isn’t necessary.”

It was enough to just write it like this.

Since it has a high sugar content and viscosity, I decided to use it as is without a separate base.

I just scooped out the persimmon flesh and put it in the blender.

I tried it at home and it didn’t taste like any fiber inside, so I didn’t need to grind it, but just in case.

And, since it can be mixed with milk later, it is better if the particles are fine.

That way, the color will come out well and the taste will be consistent.

‘Just grind to this extent.’

Next was milk.

Since I was making a hot latte, I steamed the milk a little.

When the soft, fine foam turns white like a white cloud, add a spoonful of sweet whipped cream and mix.

You can use condensed milk instead of whipping cream, but since you’re going to add honey anyway, whipping cream will suffice.

The honey was added not for sweetness but to add effect, so it had little effect on the taste.

Once you’ve prepared it like this, the Hongshi Latte is practically ready to be made.

Because you just have to put it nicely in a cup.

First, put the crimson persimmon in a transparent cup and pour pure white milk on top of it.

Layers are added to create a beautifully colored persimmon latte.

The final decoration is optional, but it looks even prettier if you sprinkle cocoa powder on the milk or drop a few drops of the remaining persimmon.

Or, putting in some cleanly washed maple leaves would be nice as it gives off a nice autumn feel.

‘Besides, if you do this, you can add more effects.’

It was like killing two birds with one stone, since I could use things like my drawing talent.

Of course, I didn’t go that far because I was just going to sample it.

I took the finished product and went to the window.

I just grabbed a persimmon too.

They say that eating too much can cause constipation, but what can I do about something so delicious? I was just thinking of having one more.

So when I sat down by the window, Soo-Jung, Brownie, and Miho came and sat at the table with me.

“Would you like a bite each?”

─Yeah!

After peeling the persimmon, I gave Miho and Brownie a bite each of the flesh using a small spoon.

Meanwhile, the Hongshi Latte’s middle layers were mixed together to form a gradient.

Just like the sunset or the autumn leaves turning red.

The vermilion and white colors have changed beautifully.

I’d rather just leave it as is, but this is a drink that needs to be consumed anyway.

So, you should try it.

Above all, Soo-Jung was fidgeting next to me.

Brownie and Miho ate it, but Soo-Jung hasn’t eaten it yet.

“Now, drink the mixed part first.”

─Yeah, yeah!

I handed the straw I had brought in advance to Soo-Jung.

When Soo-Jung grabbed the straw, I immediately remembered the scene earlier where Han-Song-I was holding the bamboo stick.

The difference is that Soo-Jung isn’t holding the straw up, but rather putting it in the cup and stirring it?

“Stop mixing and eating.”

─But wouldn’t it be more delicious if you mixed it?

“That’s true, but I’m going to eat it too, so please have some manners.”

─Heh! Yeah!

I mixed it hard, but in fact, I only stirred the top, so the persimmon at the bottom wasn’t mixed that much.

It was just a prank for Soo-Jung.

Well, I didn’t care anyway.

Sujeong carefully tasted the persimmon latte through a straw.

Brrrrrr!

As soon as the persimmon latte, which resembled the sunset rising up through the straw, entered her mouth, Soo-Jung trembled.

and…….

─It’s so delicious!

He let out a gasp.

That was a real deal.

“Really? Is that all?”

─Yeah yeah! It’s sweet and savory and so delicious! I want to keep eating it!

Seeing Soo-Jung’s reaction made me want to try it too.

I put aside my desire to drink more and took a taste.

“Hmm~”

I understand why you are reacting that way.

The expected persimmon flavor was mixed with milk, creating a subtle sweetness.

The milk has absorbed the sweet taste of the persimmon.

So it tasted more natural.

It suddenly reminded me of a line from a drama I watched when I was young.

It was called Hongsi because it tasted like Hongsi.

That’s exactly it.

“It’s delicious.”

─I want to eat more soy sauce.

“Really? Okay. Eat some more.”

When Soo-Jung asked for more because it was delicious, he gave her an extra straw.

Anyway, Sujeong doesn’t eat much anyway, so the amount I eat didn’t decrease. Even if I eat it all, I can just make more.

After watching Soo-jeong eat like that, I turned my head out the window again.

Just then, the white clouds floating in the clear sky overlapped with the beautifully colored red maple leaves among the trees in the vacant lot.

It looked exactly like a persimmon latte.

Of course, it didn’t mix like milk and persimmon.

‘Can it become similar when the sunset goes down?’

It’s a little unfortunate that now isn’t the time for that.

Still pretty though.

Latte too, outside the window too.

Zing! Zing!

“Why is the group chat going crazy again?”

While I was blankly looking outside, my phone started ringing.

That was the group chat room ringing.

I don’t know who it is, but it must be Suah.

As expected, when I checked, Su-ah’s messages were pouring in.

But the cause was Lee Seon-ah.

“Did you edit and upload this in the meantime?”

The video I shot when I went to pick persimmons earlier has already been edited and uploaded.

Judging from Sua’s reaction, it looks like the video was made pretty well.

I don’t see it often, but I was curious this time so I played the video.

Then, it started with making bamboo sticks.

“When was this taken?”

He may seem lazy, but he can’t help but be a hard-working guy.

You did a great job taking the picture, intentionally showing only the hand.

Or was it just well edited?

After making the bamboo stick, the scene changed to talking to the elders as he passed through the village.

But as I watched that video, a vague memory from my childhood came back to me.

Lee Seon-ah followed behind me, holding the stick that my grandfather had made for me.

It was an appearance that overlapped exactly with that appearance.

Now I understand why the elders said that.

Sha-ra-rang~ Sha-ra-rang~

“Huh? Why is this?”

While I was lost in my memories, an aura suddenly flew in from somewhere.

To be exact, it was a precursor that resulted from indirect influence.

Why is this… … Ah, a video?

The video uploaded by Lee Sun-ah was naturally uploaded to the guy’s channel.

And it became public.

It’s still quite popular, with the number of views increasing in real time… … .

─I feel like something is healing.

─A huge explosion of country poop puppies.

─Guys, watch the latter half of this video. It really hurts.

─Seon-ah, sharing your daily videos seems like a really well-chosen piece of content.

─It feels like I’m watching a youth movie. Was the countryside like that?

─Don’t think about returning to the countryside after seeing this. The reality is different.

Of course, there were many people who watched and reacted in real time.

Comments kept being generated and refreshing automatically.

Most of the comments were positive, saying that the video healed them or made them laugh.

Yes, there was also a way to check the indirect influence.

Actually, this was something he could have checked faster, but he forgot.

Since we already know to some extent about the indirect influence of the preemptive strike, it doesn’t mean much now.

However, that does not mean that the flow of energy into Lee Seon-ah’s video was meaningless.

Of course, it’s a weaker aura than focusing on healing one person with a completely bad aura.

When these are gathered together, they become another word.

Just as a single drop of water can gather into countless amounts to form a lake.

More than anything, I felt like I had grown a step further with this.

There was no noticeable change, but it was clear.

Like the subtle sweetness of a persimmon latte, like the line that says it tastes like persimmon because it tastes like persimmon.

Clearly, this growth has given a subtle but definite presence.

‘It feels like the bowl has gotten bigger? It feels like the scope has expanded? Well, it feels a little like that.’

I thought I would be able to know this more clearly if I gradually collected the information.

So for now, let’s wait and see.

Because it takes time for a bitter persimmon to ripen into a delicious dried persimmon.

While I was concentrating on the sudden influx of light, the video had already reached the end.

It was a scene where Hansongi was staggering around the backyard, holding a bamboo stick.

‘You took a good picture while running away.’

Lee Sun-ah had clearly run away to avoid Han Song-i’s unpredictable dance moves at that time.

But I still took the video.

Thanks to that, Hansong’s face was cleverly hidden, but the urgent movement of her running away was captured properly, so the reactions were good.

“The technology is good too.”

Editing may have gone into it, but the reason the video was fun was because the situation was fun to begin with.

I was even more excited when I saw the last part.

If the video has a positive influence like this, the tiger shelter will become even richer, right?

‘And then you tell it to the person who comes looking for it.’

The meaning of circulation has become much greater.

“Ah! So that’s why you thought I felt like I had grown bigger?”

─Huh? Did the bowl get bigger? Or didn’t it get bigger?

I was thinking to myself and unknowingly blurted out the words. Then, Soo-Jung, who was drinking a persimmon latte, spoke with a stinging expression.

I don’t know why he was surprised, but he looked like he wanted to tease me.

But unfortunately, it didn’t seem like that would be possible.

“Guests are coming.”

Because a familiar guest was coming.

It was Hansong-i and her friend, Kim Hana, who was the first guest at the tiger shelter.

I called to say I would come in the morning, but you’re already here.

I almost regretted not making the persimmon latte.

Ding, ding, ding

The door opened and the bell rang.

“Welcome~”

“Hello. It’s been a while… … .”

I just exchanged greetings with Han Song-i, whom I had seen earlier, and then exchanged greetings with Kim Ha-na.

It looked like the grass was dead, though… … .

‘The condition isn’t bad.’

It seemed like he was feeling the sadness of separation, but it didn’t seem like he was in a bad mood or depressed or anything.

That was fortunate. I think it might get better if I rest here for a bit and then go.

“Please take a comfortable seat.”

“yes.”

I cleared away all the things by the window and made room for it.

Han Song-i and Kim Ha-na took their seats right there.

It was a given since it was a famous spot in our cafe.

After they settled in, Hansong came quietly towards the counter.

“Your friend came early?”

“Yes. I was surprised when you suddenly came. I thought you would come at least tomorrow. I’m glad you picked persimmons. I was already talking about persimmons when I came here. I asked if there were any persimmon trees in the village.”

“So you said it was in the backyard of your house?”

“No. I said there isn’t one. If she finds out that she’s a persimmon ghost, she might even eat all the magpie food. So please keep it a secret, oppa.”

I could see why Hansongi had come.

It wasn’t that difficult, so I decided to give it a listen.

“Would you like a persimmon latte?”

“Can you make it right away?”

“I tried making it earlier and it was good.”

“Yes! Then please give me that.”

“And would you like some persimmons? I have them in the freezer right now, so they should be just like sherbet.”

“Huh? Really? Wow~ When did you do that? I never even thought about it.”

I thought of it as soon as I got here and put it away.

Anyway, the menu was decided quickly.

Anyway, there is no way that Kim Ha-na, who is like the last leaf and just staring blankly out the window as if she has lost everything in the world, will order anything herself.

“I’ll give it to you right away.”

“yes!”

I decided to try to soothe the sadness of the autumn farewell, which felt even more lonely and desolate, with persimmons.