Chapter 42

But suddenly, Choi Pil-soo said something strange.

"Ms. Lim, these days, kids don't say 'daebak' but 'bapbap.'"

"......What?"

Taken aback by the sudden remark, I was speechless, but Lim Su-jeong chuckled.

"Hahaha, our general manager is really trying hard to study the latest trends."

"......Oh, really?"

"He says he's adapting to Korea, not just the cafe, and there are many communities and internet broadcasts with people in their 20s. He says he's been watching all of them, hehehe."

I had suggested that he learn the trends with Lim Su-jeong's help, but I didn't expect him to go this far.

Choi Pil-soo added, looking a bit embarrassed.

"If you want to emphasize it even more, you say 'jajja bapbap,' hehe."

'Jajja bapbap'? Does it mean 'real daebak'?

He knows words I don't even know.

"Haha, jajja bapbap! Anyway, I'll talk to the construction workers, so check the list of things you need and measure the sizes."

"Got it!"

"Ah, I've already ordered the consumables with our logo. I'll hand them over to the manager, so please take care of them from now on."

"Sure, I will."

As I walked around checking the construction status, I looked back at the kitchen.

'......It's like a work of art.'

The feeling between the two talking at the bar was really good.

A middle-aged man with a fashion sense that could rival an Italian fashionista, and a girl with a puppy-like charm that makes you feel good just by looking at her.

Even from a customer's perspective, the vibe was strong!

It feels like they'll do well!

But then, I realized.

'Is Ms. Lim actually older than me?'

I needed to sort out the titles a bit.

*

In the car on the way to Nonhyeon Furniture Street.

Sure enough, the topic of titles came up.

"From now on, we'll call the boss 'boss' and the general manager 'general manager.' What should I be called? I'm the deputy manager, so should I be called 'deputy'?"

Hmm.

"I don't know, isn't it a bit long? And for a small cafe, we don't need to be so formal."

"True, right?"

"Let's just call each other by name with 'nim' (honorific). Pil-soo-nim, Su-jeong-nim, Yu-won-nim. If a new employee comes, we'll call them 'nim' too."

"Eh, even the boss?"

"Yes, I'm the same. Is Pil-soo-nim okay with that?"

"Of course, I prefer it that way."

Ah, you've been living abroad for a long time.

"Then let's do it that way!"

"Got it!"

We arrived at a three-story store soon.

It was more like an editorial shop than a regular furniture store.

"Wow, isn't this place too expensive?"

"Hehe, it looks really luxurious."

Why are you guys saying that about this!

"I've already chosen some furniture that fits the concept. But you two might have other ideas, so let's look around together."

As we walked around the store, I pointed out the items I had chosen.

"This table will go horizontally by the window. The height is adjusted to match the cafe bar. It will prevent passersby from looking down and allow you to make eye contact with each other."

"Isn't it great? It's not too antique or too modern. It fits our concept perfectly."

Okay, got it.

Meanwhile, Choi Pil-soo pointed to a chair next to the table.

"How about this chair with the table?"

Oh, he definitely has an eye for it......

Maybe because he worked at Yoon Doo-rye or Yoon Doo-hee.

"You're right! I was thinking of that one too."

"Great, great!"

We walked a bit further and showed them the two-seater tables I had chosen.

"What do you think, you two?"

"Great! No, why did you bring us here when you can choose so well!"

"Hehe, the boss has a great eye."

"......"

This is a big problem. I was worried he might use French instead of Korean, but I didn't expect this......

The ghost of neologisms is haunting the store.

"......You like it? Then let's get all of these. Let's go to the kitchenware store next. Actually, we haven't decided on anything there yet."

To be honest, folks.

It wasn't me, but Coco who chose them.

──Korororororo

She was already causing a commotion on the side.

*

Namdaemun Wholesale Market.

"Here, you can choose freely. You two can pick the kitchenware, and I'll choose the plates and cups to fit the concept."

"Eh? So we just pick and buy?"

"Yes, since you two will be using them! Choose what you like. The quantities are as you noted, and use this for payment."

I handed Lim Su-jeong the business card.

"Ah, got it! If there's anything ambiguous, I'll send a photo."

"Sure, do that. And since the stores are all connected, call me anytime."

After parting ways with them, I walked into a store with pretty cups and glasses.

"Looking for something specific?"

"No, I'll just look around."

I didn't go to a high-end store because of the Yuwon concept.

There wasn't anything particularly eye-catching here either.

Actually, finding tableware that fits the Yuwon concept isn't easy.

For an old amusement park, you'd think of light bento boxes and plastic cups, but we can't use plastic in a cafe.

'Is there anything......?'

While scanning the shelves, a teacup set caught my eye.

'Oh?'

The design immediately brought the cafe concept to mind.

'Subtle playfulness...... Just right.'

Not only the cups but also the coasters and plate sets next to them were good. I picked them up one by one and examined them closely.

Looking closely, the material and craftsmanship were a bit lacking.

'It's not a high-end brand, after all.'

I glanced at Coco.

'What do you think?'

Coco fluttered a blue-white light, checked the teacup, and made an uncertain gesture.

'Really? Hmm.'

It fits the concept perfectly, but the quality is a bit lacking......

There's a solution, though.

"Boss, how many of these do you have in stock?"

"Ah, those? Looking for the same design?"

"Yes."

"How many do you need?"

"Let's start with two sets."

"Ah...... Okay."

We need to test it first.

I took the boxes from the clerk and went to the bathroom.

Then I fed the two boxes to Tam.

──The power of 'Quality Conversion' is activated.

──Item: Cooking Planet 'Canselio' teacup set

──Quantity: 1

──The 'Preview' skill is activated!

The 'Preview' showed various teacup sets from brands I hadn't heard of.

'Tam, can you support image previews for the 'Preview' skill?'

Not knowing what they were, I didn't choose immediately but noted the product names in the options on my phone and proceeded with the work.

──'Quantity to Quality Conversion' is complete.

The box fell from the air.

"Ah! Tam!"

I barely caught the falling box and opened it.

"Oh."

The cups were different from the ones I had put in.

But the design better captured the concept, and the craftsmanship was much better.

Click──

I sent a photo to the Pil-soo and Su-jeong duo, and they both reacted positively.

[ Lim Su-jeong: Why is the floor a bathroom? ]

......Choi Pil-soo isn't the only one with a good eye.

Anyway, since I had noted the product names from the 'Preview,' I just needed to order the right quantity later.

I repeated the same process for the rest.

A storm of Zergs appeared in the wholesale market!

"Two sets of this, please."

"Two of this one too."

"Can I only buy two of this?"

Buying two of each and using 'Quantity to Quality Conversion.'

If I didn't like the result, I tried again.

If I did, I kept the product name.

That's how I chose the espresso cups, mugs, glass cups, plates, and display plates.

After 'Quantity to Quality Conversion,' only one set remained, making it easy to carry.

I left the market first and put the items in the car.

"Phew! That's a relief!"

Then I was on my way back to the market to help Pil-soo and Su-jeong.

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