Chapter 32

I suddenly became the owner of <Café Amuse>, which now had two branches: one in Sinchon and one in Hapjeong Station.

A few days later.

The meetings with the vendors went smoothly.

Especially regarding the interior design.

"What did you do to make it like this? You're almost a professional."

"Hehe, I used to play The Sims a lot when I was young."

With the blueprints and modeling images I created, a significant number of items were immediately fixed.

For the Hapjeong Station branch, the vendor decided to refine the design a bit, and we agreed to close the store for about a week after I officially took over.

There wasn't much to change there.

However.

"The Sinchon branch will take some time."

"Well, that's to be expected. Please start as soon as everything is ready."

"Sure, then I'll start in a day, two... three days from now."

The Sinchon branch was expected to take nearly a month of construction starting three days later.

I needed to go to the site every day to check if everything was proceeding properly and if there were any budget overruns.

'Even if it's not my money, it has to be done right.'

I had to personally select important parts like lighting, furniture, and decorations.

In other words, my vacation for the time being was only three days.

'Three days, it's enough.'

Before the storm of work hit, there was a place I needed to visit briefly.

*

In front of the university dormitory.

"Hey... what's with this car that doesn't even suit you?"

"Hey? A car that doesn't suit me? What's with your attitude? Get in quickly."

Seoyujin looked bewildered as she put her luggage in the back seat and climbed into the passenger seat.

"Seriously, where did you get this car?"

"I'll tell you when we're all together at home later."

"No way! You didn't get involved in illegal gambling, did you?"

"What? Is the phone I bought you working well?"

"Ah, big brother! You look so handsome today. The halo around you is blinding, I can't bear to look at you!"

...And so, with my sister in the car, we set off.

To our warm hometown.

"Wow, it's really beautiful! It feels like I'm in a spaceship."

"Isn't it?"

After admiring the Panamera's brilliance for a moment, Yujin soon fell asleep.

"Snore, snore, snore─"

The way she snored and drooled was a clear sign that she was destined to live alone forever.

I took a short break to record it on video.

'Hehe, how much can I sell this for?'

Still, I am a human with compassion.

I felt a bit sorry and guilty for her.

I heard that medical school students are very busy and stressed, and I was the one dragging her down.

'But if we go together, our parents will be happy.'

Feeling guilty, I stopped at a rest area and went to the snack corner.

"Hello! One small baked potato with butter, please. Sprinkle a lot of salt and sugar on it."

"Sure."

The small baked potato with butter was Yujin's favorite snack at rest areas when she was young.

'I dragged her here against her will, so this will cheer her up a bit.'

Wait a moment.

"Ah, I'll order five more small baked potatoes with butter."

"Five? Got it."

I managed to carry them and went to the bathroom.

──「Quality Conversion」has been completed.

I made them even more delicious.

"Ah! What's that smell?"

"What do you mean?"

Yujin, who was sleeping, woke up at the smell of the butter and started eating.

"Seriously, this is so delicious?"

"Really?"

"It doesn't feel like a rest area snack. It's super high-quality."

Well, I changed six of them.

"Eat a lot."

"I should remember the name of this rest area!"

Sister, even if you remember, what difference will it make?

I made them in the bathroom.

We arrived in Daejeon.

A yellowish, old apartment building.

I felt strange.

"Let's go in."

"Okay."

And after a few months, I met my mother again.

"Oh, my handsome son! My beautiful daughter! Thank you for coming! Come in quickly, I'll prepare lunch right away."

The smell of doenjang jjigae wafted from the kitchen.

I wanted to take them out for the most expensive meal in Daejeon right away, but I decided to postpone it until tomorrow.

How could I refuse my mother's doenjang jjigae?

"Where's Dad? Is he at the store?"

"Yes, I have to go back after preparing your lunch. Wait a bit!"

"Okay."

I went to my room and unpacked my luggage.

My mother had kept all my old things as they were, ready for me to use when I came back to my hometown.

Since it was a room that wasn't used, there were even spider webs in the corners of the ceiling.

'Wow, this house is really old.'

I thought about working harder to move my parents to a better house.

'Really, should I save up and buy a whole building?'

When Yujin graduates, she can open her clinic in my building without worrying about rent, snap!

On the first floor, a coin laundry managed by my parents, snap!

One? No, ten coin laundries in the neighborhood under my parents' names, snap!

Automate everything and let my parents enjoy golf, hiking, and traveling together.

'Hehe.'

...Just imagining it made me feel good.

But since I don't have the means to do that yet, I'll start with small things.

I had already prepared a surprise party for tomorrow.

'I wonder how much they'll like it.'

At that moment, a message came in.

[Hello, this is Ilpum Korea. I've compiled a list of candidates for the position you requested and sent it to your email. Please review and select. Thank you.]

The recruitment process I had asked Jeonghyeon to handle was already underway. His work speed was incredible.

'As expected from Ilpum.'

Moreover, the conditions I had set were extremely strict.

Professional baking was a must.

In addition, a barista who could select, manage, and roast beans.

Plus, experience in starting a business or managing a store.

I wanted an all-in-one talent who could handle all the tasks needed to run a café.

That's why I asked Jeonghyeon to do the hiring instead of doing it myself.

'Who would come if a newbie who hasn't even opened a café tried to hire from a website?'

I planned to pay a good salary, and I had already communicated the salary range to Jeonghyeon.

'Let's see. Who applied?'

I opened my laptop and checked the email.

A considerable number of resumes were attached.

Counting them, there were about 15 applicants.

That was enough.

More than enough.

Curious, I downloaded and read the first file.

[Julia Kim]

[SCA (Specialty Coffee Association of Europe) Barista Certification: PROFESSIONAL]

[Barista skills, brewing, green coffee, roasting, sensory skills]

The SCA is a reliable organization.

And the Professional level is the highest certification.

The detailed programs were perfect.

This was someone who could do everything I wanted to delegate.

'This feels too good?'

I scrolled down.

[Graduated from Tokyo Confectionery School]

What? Tokyo Confectionery School?

Isn't that a very famous place?

Her credentials were off the charts.

Of course, I would need to meet the barista and baker to see their skills, but on paper, this was a 100-point candidate.

It wasn't just that.

Looking at her work experience, she had recently worked at a famous roastery café in Seoul and had experience as a manager at a café during her studies in Japan.

'...Perfect.'

The first applicant felt so good.

I wanted to know more about her.

'...Should I give it a try?'

Then I realized there was no printer at home.

I tore a page from a notebook on the bookshelf.

I copied down Julia Kim's resume.

'Her best confectionery, the reputation of her recent workplace. Show me everything.'

I locked the door and handed the copied paper to Tam.

"Yuwon, the food is ready. Get ready to eat!"

"Okay! Just a moment!"

──The power of 「Quality Conversion」is activated.

──Item: Pirapo A5 notebook paper

──Quantity: 0.73

──The estimated processing time is 7 seconds.

Since it was only one page, the processing time was very short.

I planned to read it as soon as it came out and then go out.

However.

──The 「Preview」skill has been activated!

──Please select the result.

──A. Pirapo A6 notebook paper 1 sheet

There was only one option.

And it wasn't information, just a smaller size of paper.

'Why?'

I looked at Tam.

Tam's yellow and glowing rays wiggled, but there was no signal.

It was strange.

'Why? Why?'

...At that moment, an interesting hypothesis came to mind.

When you dig, everything comes out.

I thought it was just doenjang jjigae.

But it turned out to be a feast that could bend the legs of the dining table.

"Mom, why did you make so much...?"

"I had to make this much for my son and daughter. Eat quickly. Yujin, too!"

Braised mackerel, braised ribs, thick egg rolls, water kimchi, deodeok grilled, and fresh side dishes.

On one hand, I felt grateful, and on the other, I felt guilty.

"You didn't have to do this much... "

"Stop talking and eat. It's getting cold!"

Still, when it comes to this, eating well is the best way to show filial piety.

"I'll eat well!"

"I'll eat well, Mom!"

I took a large spoonful of rice and put it in my mouth.

A spoonful of clear doenjang jjigae.

"Ah, refreshing!"

I removed both sides of the mackerel's bones in one go and neatly picked out the white flesh like sashimi.

I cut the radish in half and used a spoon to soak it in the braised broth before putting it in my mouth.

"..."

It was insane.

"Ah! This is so delicious?"

"Isn't it?"

"It doesn't feel like a rest area snack. It's super high-quality."

Well, I changed six of them.

"Eat a lot."

"I should remember the name of this rest area!"

Sister, even if you remember, what difference will it make?

I made them in the bathroom.

We arrived in Daejeon.

A yellowish, old apartment building.

I felt strange.

"Let's go in."

"Okay."

And after a few months, I met my mother again.

"Oh, my handsome son! My beautiful daughter! Thank you for coming! Come in quickly, I'll prepare lunch right away."

The smell of doenjang jjigae wafted from the kitchen.

I wanted to take them out for the most expensive meal in Daejeon right away, but I decided to postpone it until tomorrow.

How could I refuse my mother's doenjang jjigae?

"Where's Dad? Is he at the store?"

"Yes, I have to go back after preparing your lunch. Wait a bit!"

"Okay."

I went to my room and unpacked my luggage.

My mother had kept all my old things as they were, ready for me to use when I came back to my hometown.

Since it was a room that wasn't used, there were even spider webs in the corners of the ceiling.

'Wow, this house is really old.'

I thought about working harder to move my parents to a better house.

'Really, should I save up and buy a whole building?'

When Yujin graduates, she can open her clinic in my building without worrying about rent, snap!

On the first floor, a coin laundry managed by my parents, snap!

One? No, ten coin laundries in the neighborhood under my parents' names, snap!

Automate everything and let my parents enjoy golf, hiking, and traveling together.

'Hehe.'

...Just imagining it made me feel good.

But since I don't have the means to do that yet, I'll start with small things.

I had already prepared a surprise party for tomorrow.

'I wonder how much they'll like it.'

At that moment, a message came in.

[Hello, this is Ilpum Korea. I've compiled a list of candidates for the position you requested and sent it to your email. Please review and select. Thank you.]

The recruitment process I had asked Jeonghyeon to handle was already underway. His work speed was incredible.

'As expected from Ilpum.'

Moreover, the conditions I had set were extremely strict.

Professional baking was a must.

In addition, a barista who could select, manage, and roast beans.

Plus, experience in starting a business or managing a store.

I wanted an all-in-one talent who could handle all the tasks needed to run a café.

That's why I asked Jeonghyeon to do the hiring instead of doing it myself.

'Who would come if a newbie who hasn't even opened a café tried to hire from a website?'

I planned to pay a good salary, and I had already communicated the salary range to Jeonghyeon.

'Let's see. Who applied?'

I opened my laptop and checked the email.

A considerable number of resumes were attached.

Counting them, there were about 15 applicants.

That was enough.

More than enough.

Curious, I downloaded and read the first file.

[Julia Kim]

[SCA (Specialty Coffee Association of Europe) Barista Certification: PROFESSIONAL]

[Barista skills, brewing, green coffee, roasting, sensory skills]

The SCA is a reliable organization.

And the Professional level is the highest certification.

The detailed programs were perfect.

This was someone who could do everything I wanted to delegate.

'This feels too good?'

I scrolled down.

[Graduated from Tokyo Confectionery School]

What? Tokyo Confectionery School?

Isn't that a very famous place?

Her credentials were off the charts.

Of course, I would need to meet the barista and baker to see their skills, but on paper, this was a 100-point candidate.

It wasn't just that.

Looking at her work experience, she had recently worked at a famous roastery café in Seoul and had experience as a manager at a café during her studies in Japan.

'...Perfect.'

The first applicant felt so good.

I wanted to know more about her.

'...Should I give it a try?'

Then I realized there was no printer at home.

I tore a page from a notebook on the bookshelf.

I copied down Julia Kim's resume.

'Her best confectionery, the reputation of her recent workplace. Show me everything.'

I locked the door and handed the copied paper to Tam.

"Yuwon, the food is ready. Get ready to eat!"

"Okay! Just a moment!"

──The power of 「Quality Conversion」is activated.

──Item: Pirapo A5 notebook paper

──Quantity: 0.73

──The estimated processing time is 7 seconds.

Since it was only one page, the processing time was very short.

I planned to read it as soon as it came out and then go out.

However.

──The 「Preview」skill has been activated!

──Please select the result.

──A. Pirapo A6 notebook paper 1 sheet

There was only one option.

And it wasn't information, just a smaller size of paper.

'Why?'

I looked at Tam.

Tam's yellow and glowing rays wiggled, but there was no signal.

It was strange.

'Why? Why?'

...At that moment, an interesting hypothesis came to mind.

When you dig, everything comes out.

I thought it was just doenjang jjigae.

But it turned out to be a feast that could bend the legs of the dining table.

"Mom, why did you make so much...?"

"I had to make this much for my son and daughter. Eat quickly. Yujin, too!"

Braised mackerel, braised ribs, thick egg rolls, water kimchi, deodeok grilled, and fresh side dishes.

On one hand, I felt grateful, and on the other, I felt guilty.

"You didn't have to do this much... "

"Stop talking and eat. It's getting cold!"

Still, when it comes to this, eating well is the best way to show filial piety.

"I'll eat well!"

"I'll eat well, Mom!"

I took a large spoonful of rice and put it in my mouth.

A spoonful of clear doenjang jjigae.

"Ah, refreshing!"

I removed both sides of the mackerel's bones in one go and neatly picked out the white flesh like sashimi.

I cut the radish in half and used a spoon to soak it in the braised broth before putting it in my mouth.

"..."

It was insane.

"Ah! This is so delicious?"

"Isn't it?"

"It doesn't feel like a rest area snack. It's super high-quality."

Well, I changed six of them.

"Eat a lot."

"I should remember the name of this rest area!"

Sister, even if you remember, what difference will it make?

I made them in the bathroom.

We arrived in Daejeon.

A yellowish, old apartment building.

I felt strange.

"Let's go in."

"Okay."

And after a few months, I met my mother again.

"Oh, my handsome son! My beautiful daughter! Thank you for coming! Come in quickly, I'll prepare lunch right away."

The smell of doenjang jjigae wafted from the kitchen.

I wanted to take them out for the most expensive meal in Daejeon right away, but I decided to postpone it until tomorrow.

How could I refuse my mother's doenjang jjigae?

"Where's Dad? Is he at the store?"

"Yes, I have to go back after preparing your lunch. Wait a bit!"

"Okay."

I went to my room and unpacked my luggage.

My mother had kept all my old things as they were, ready for me to use when I came back to my hometown.

Since it was a room that wasn't used, there were even spider webs in the corners of the ceiling.

'Wow, this house is really old.'

I thought about working harder to move my parents to a better house.

'Really, should I save up and buy a whole building?'

When Yujin graduates, she can open her clinic in my building without worrying about rent, snap!

On the first floor, a coin laundry managed by my parents, snap!

One? No, ten coin laundries in the neighborhood under my parents' names, snap!

Automate everything and let my parents enjoy golf, hiking, and traveling together.

'Hehe.'

...Just imagining it