I Quit My Job and Run a Café - Chapter 301



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Quitting the Company and Opening a Cafe Episode 301

Choi Hyun-wook also stopped taking care of the dog and taking pictures and sat down on a chair to rest comfortably.

Hansongi also rested quietly, looking at the lake.

Lee Sun-ah put on her earphones and lay down on the outdoor bed that Choi Hyun-wook had laid out instead of a chair, staring blankly at the sky.

And I slowly sipped my coffee, one cup at a time, and found peace of mind.

‘It’s changed a lot. I use this to heal myself.’

In the past, I was the type of person who would feel anxious if I didn’t do something busy. Now, I don’t feel anxious at all even when I’m making coffee very slowly and leisurely with a hand drip outside.

It seems that what he gained from the tiger shelter was not only talent and special powers, but also mental stability and strength.

I didn’t notice it before, but now that I’m here, I know for sure that I was also healing there.

‘I knew it in my head, but is this the first time I’ve felt it in my heart?’

Or maybe it’s just because I finished work early and took a break?

It could be because I did one big thing and closed the door in a relaxed manner.

Anyway, there were complex reasons, but my current feelings were simple.

relaxing.

Good people, peaceful scenery, and the soothing scent of coffee that rises in the air.

“Here, let’s each have a drink.”

“Oh my. I am enjoying such luxury.”

He poured the coffee into camping cups and shared them with us.

Because it was outdoors, the temperature was just right for the warm coffee.

The sunlight shining down on the lakeside and the gentle breeze blowing also added to the temperature.

The temperature is past the peak of autumn.

It was a temperature that seemed chilly, but was also warm.

“A quiet trip like this would be fun.”

“Yes. There are people there, but you don’t really feel crowded and you can completely relax. I highly recommend it.”

“I should try it later.”

I thought it would be nice to actually go camping once, not just say anything.

This year, I had to adapt to working at a cafe, and there were a lot of other things going on, so I focused on that… … .

Now the seats are all set.

If woodworking or painting are hobbies that can be enjoyed at a cafe, then camping seems like a good hobby that can be enjoyed outside.

When I looked at it like this, it felt like a small outdoor cafe space just for me.

“If you do it, I’ll tell you all the good spots. Haha!”

“That’s great. Let me know a place I know.”

If you recommend a place, I’d be happy to recommend it.

Since I have been to many places and know many of them, I thought it would be better to share them.

Hororok!

I took a sip of the coffee beans themselves, without any added flavoring.

Isn’t the charm of this healing that you can only feel the scent and taste regardless of the effect?

“But this isn’t even a campsite, so how can you do this?”

At that moment, Hansong suddenly asked curiously.

That’s because camping, cooking, and night camping are usually prohibited in open spaces.

But this wasn’t it. There were also restrooms and a checkout counter.

“It’s probably managed by a nearby organization.”

“At the institution?”

“Yes. There are places like this often. It’s hard to stop people from camping, so they just do it like this. Well, it also serves as a way to promote local tourism.”

“Aha~ I see. Then I should write it cleanly. I guess this is the same everywhere.”

“That’s right. If we do clean camping, the next people who come will do the same. If there is a good cycle like that, people will want to visit again, so it will be helpful for the local community. Usually, when people come to visit like this, they eat, buy, and see things around the area.”

Han Song-i nodded at Choi Hyun-wook’s words.

One day, Su-ah saw Han Song and said that she was the queen of curiosity.

The reason was that there were so many things I was curious about, and I agreed with that.

Hansong-i was really curious about many things.

There were many things I experienced for the first time in the countryside, so it may have been like that, but I just seemed curious about everything.

And I asked that question to anyone without hesitation.

At first, I thought it was a subject like Kim Jung-hyun because there were so many questions, but it was completely different.

King of Curiosity.

It was just the nickname that Su-ah gave her.

It was said that he was the king of pure questions, not questions for problem solving.

“It seems like that’s well maintained here.”

Choi Hyun-wook changed the subject.

It was a wise choice, because the question bomb wouldn’t stop unless you cut it off like that.

“Yes! But where do you buy all this camping gear? I have a yard at home and I want to set it up there.”

“Well, this is an overseas direct purchase, so it’s not easy to find. But there are many similar domestic products, so you can go to a camping shop or something.”

“aha!”

This almost led to another question, but it seemed to go smoothly.

But when I looked into Hansong’s eyes, I didn’t think my curiosity would end there.

Choi Hyun-wook also needed to get some rest, so he joined in quietly.

“Should we light a fire before it gets dark? I think we should pitch a tent too.”

“Oh, I guess so. I’ll set it up now.”

“I’ll help you too.”

“Oh, that’s okay. Actually, I enjoy setting up my equipment, so I also go camping.”

“Is that so?”

“Yes. So, no matter who you invite, I usually do it all. So, you can just rest.”

You have such a great disposition.

He didn’t show his reaction to Choi Hyun-wook’s words and said he understood.

Honestly, it didn’t seem that difficult, but I couldn’t help but feel like I wanted to rest a little more.

Because now is just the right time.

There was something that stopped Hansong’s curiosity.

While Choi Hyun-wook was setting up his camping gear… … .

“I’m making this kite. Do you want to try making it?”

“Huh? Yes! That’s what I told you last time, right?”

“That’s right. Write your wish here, and make it like this. The ingredients are here.”

“That sounds fun! Seon-ah. Do you want to do it too?”

Hansong-i came over right away.

Lee Sun-ah waved her hand to indicate that she was okay. It seemed better to just lie down and stare blankly, so Lee Sun-ah passed.

“Su-ah! Su-ho!”

Suah called Suho.

I was curious about what the guys running around the wide lakeside with the dogs were doing, so I ran over.

As expected, kids have great stamina.

Oh, this stamina also includes mental stamina. If we only consider physical stamina, I think this is the best for me.

But the mind of a 30-year-old couldn’t keep up with the mental stamina of a teenager.

‘It’s perfect for draining those guys’ mental and physical strength.’

Originally, we were going to do it in the empty lot in front of the cafe, but it seemed like we could do it in a better place.

“why?”

“This is a kite making thing. Do you want to try it?”

“Ah! I want to do it! Let’s do it too, oppa!”

I gave the materials to the two who immediately showed interest. I told them to ask Hansong about the method.

‘Okay.’

A time when you can really relax without worrying about anything.

After making the kite, of course you will want to fly it, so you can rest then too.

The kids are losing a lot of energy and killing two birds with one stone.

“Hey! Sister, draw me a picture too!”

“What would you like?”

“Baby White Tiger! Hehe!”

I took my eyes off the children playing on their own, Hansong-i, and Seon-ah Lee, the monster born of content who was holding a camera and taking pictures of them, and looked at the lake.

There, Sujeong and Miho, invisible to other people, were playing around like a painting.

Oh right, Rangi came too.

He came wearing a harness like he did when he went to Hyeonseonsa Temple before, but like a cat, he didn’t move much and was lying on the field bed where Lee Seon-ah had been lying.

I didn’t think there was any need to worry since I was enjoying myself in my own way.

Then, should I just take a break without thinking about anything?

I leaned back in my chair, held my cup, sipped my coffee, and watched the sunset slowly begin to appear.

The red sun sinking deeper into the lake created a beautiful shimmering effect.

This was camping and healing.

And then it was Chuseok.

* * *

As we were leisurely resting, the sunset had already set, and in the meantime, Choi Hyun-wook finished setting up the camping site.

It was a car camping setup in one large tent.

In the large tent, there were several outdoor beds, and everyone decided to sleep there together, while Choi Hyun-wook decided to sleep in the car with Gamja.

But that wasn’t all that was installed.

We brightened up the surroundings by adding tables, lighting, and even hanging lights everywhere, as well as a brazier.

That’s why the atmosphere was so peaceful and no joke.

I thought, this is camping.

And the group that was making kites finished before it got dark.

But unfortunately, it was too dark to fly today, so I decided to fly it tomorrow morning when I wake up.

And so… … .

“Meat~ meat~”

Now it’s time for the highlight of camping, the long-awaited barbecue.

I bought some meat on my way here.

Of course, I will eat the holiday food I received as a gift. In particular, the side dishes that Mrs. Kang Soon-ja gave me included many pickled vegetables that go well with meat, so they were good to eat together. There were also aged kimchi.

So before we eat that food, first… …the meat.

Chorrrrrr!!

The thick pork neck meat on top of the well-made charcoal grill made a delicious sound.

“The neck meat looks just like beef. It has marbling too.”

“That’s right. These days, pork is also good.”

Of course, it was as expensive as it was good.

It might be an exaggeration to say that it was as much as beef, but it was almost that much.

As long as it tastes good, that’s fine.

I cooked the meat.

‘This much is easy.’

If you just find the right timing for the reversal through analysis, you can turn it around with the magic of Cheonmu─Gyeol… … Of course not.

Just roast it.

It’s golden from front to back.

It looked even more delicious with grill marks.

Since it was a thick style, I cut it lengthwise after the front and back were cooked and cooked that cross-section as well.

Pork is best when it is thoroughly grilled over charcoal to give it the flavor of fire.

“ruler!”

As I cut it into thick cubes and placed it on a plate, the chopsticks rushed to eat it.

Everyone was hungry because they had spent so much energy in their own time.

“You too, sir!”

“Okay. You eat quickly too.”

“yes!”

I tried the pork neck that Su-ah gave me as a favor, dipping it in only the meljeot.

Bang bang!

The meat juice burst out in my mouth and mixed with the savory taste of the salted fish, creating a fantastic taste.

The texture was a mixture of soft and chewy, and the taste was indescribable.

This was truly the best pork ever.

After eating like that, I made kimchi stew with pork in aged kimchi.

And they ate it warmed up until it became a symbol of the holiday.

“It’s so delicious and doesn’t feel heavy when eaten with pickled onions!”

“Perilla leaves are good too.”

“It’s really delicious. I think this is the first time I’ve eaten something this delicious while camping. The menu is the same, but how can the taste be so different?”

Everyone was saying something, and even though I didn’t make it, I felt proud for no reason.

Oh right, I also baked and served potatoes, swans, and langyi separately.

It was lean pork loin and tenderloin.

“You eat well.”

They were preying on us today too.

I saw earlier that Su-ah secretly gave me some meat.

I turned a blind eye to one or two of them because they were okay, but I guess that’s why I still have regrets?

The furry animals looked pitiful, but in fact they had already eaten their snacks.

You shouldn’t have been fooled.

“Ugh~ I’m full! I can’t eat any more.”

After such a delicious meal, I sat around for a while.

And for holiday food, we ate snacks and for dessert, we had tea brought from a cafe.

We all slept in our warm sleeping bags and enjoyed a very bountiful Chuseok.

Camping is the very essence of happiness, and it is the night of Chuseok.

Everyone fell asleep almost as soon as they laid down with happy smiles on their faces, and the sound they made… … I fell asleep right away too.

‘Is this a dream?’

I had a strange dream.

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