Returner’s Magic Laundry

"Yeah? Already?”

“Because it is. do you have any more I think I'll need more to do business again tomorrow."

“Yes, wait a minute.”

I had a lot of spare time because I harvested quite a few beans in the forest last night.

‘I should have harvested it properly now if it’s enough for a day.’

I quickly went into the warehouse and took out 10kg of beans.

“Oh, luckily, I had a spare. Thanks. There are a lot of them, so I’ll take these with me.”

President Yoo lightly lifted two 5 kg sacks.

“Is your knee okay, Mr. Yoo?”

"uh? knee? i knew I don’t even know if my knee hurts because I’m so excited.”

“Be careful though.”

“Yes, yes, yes.”

When Mr. Yoo left, the Jajangmyeon that I had ordered earlier was delivered.

“Wow, it’s Jajangmyeon!”

I ate delicious Jajangmyeon with Yongcheon, and took me home and returned.

By the end of the evening, the coffee shop was filled with customers who came to buy coffee.

I didn't have enough hands, so I had to help the mart aunt.

The next day the situation was the same.

In the morning, the smell of coffee permeated the crossroads of Segye-dong, and the scent attracted customers.

The situation was the same even when the price of coffee was raised.

Because of that, I couldn't see Mr. Yoo, who went outside and smoked a cigarette.

Well, he hadn't seen him for a month.

‘Is it even possible to call it the devil’s temptation?’

The scent was stronger because the coffee tree received the characteristics of a magical forest.

Then one evening, Mr. Yoo came to our laundromat.

Seeing his excited expression on his face, he knew what he was trying to say.

“Anna, there is no reason to watch for a month. I want to run a coffee shop properly.”

“You thought well.”

“So I mean… … Let's make a contract."

“A contract?”

"okay. It's been said for a month, but I don't think it's like getting beans for free. Our president Park said the same thing.”

"Yeah… … .”

“I’ll give you a fair price. Just supply it well so it doesn't stop. Besides coffee, I think I will develop and sell juices. Still, it’s a coffee shop, so coffee is important.”

“Don't worry about that. However, since imports of coffee beans from overseas have increased a lot these days, I think it would be good to compare them well with other coffee beans. It may happen that our coffee beans are cut off.”

Well, it was better for me to have income other than laundry.

However, it was unknown how long the magic forest would exist.

It was a small feeling of anxiety that took hold after the magic forest became a part of me.

“I also listened to Annam and asked about coffee beans. It should have been done sooner, but it's a little late."

“Good job. How were you?”

“Anyway, I couldn’t find a better coffee than Annam’s coffee. It tastes good, but the image of a forest doesn’t come to mind like when Annam drank coffee.”

"Yeah… … .”

President Yoo made a face as if he had more to say.

"And… … I don't know if it's a hasty idea, but if things go well in the future, I want to develop a coffee shop called 'Sop' as a brand.”

"Yeah?"

“It’s a coffee shop the size of the palm of your hand right now, but it will grow gradually. Our president Park said he would help too.”

“Are you too impatient?”

In fact, the moment I decided to supply coffee beans to Mr. Yoo, I thought about it too.

If I combine the knowledge I have in the future with the coffee beans harvested from the forest, I can create a brand.

But I thought it was after a while.

"right. Thinking like that now would be a bit hasty. No, rather than that, I want to work with that thought in mind.”

"Yeah… … .”

It didn't seem like a bad idea.

“So I mean. I want to sign an exclusive contract with Annam's coffee. If Annamie supplies several places, it will be difficult to brand it.”

This was also what I expected.

Once we sold our coffee, I thought that Mr. Yoo would make an offer in some way.

“I never thought of that.”

"okay? I'm glad. Instead, I'll give you a share. The original price is paid separately and the share is also given.”

It's a share... … .

“Yeah, Anna knows a lot about coffee, and she said that Korea would become a coffee republic. Looking at the current trend, I think that statement may be correct. So, I want to discuss it with you. With Anna.”

“I am good. But I have a laundromat... … .”

“As long as it doesn’t interfere.”

“Yes, I will think about it.”

is a fake

I had already made up my mind, and the thought of creating a franchise that went beyond Starbucks with Mr. Yoo was already wriggling.

"okay. Don’t think too long, just think for one day.”

“Why are you so upset? Whoops.”

“I just can’t sit still because I’m so anxious. I wasn't that kind of person.”

“We need to estimate whether the beans can be supplied as much as we want.”

I have planted coffee seeds, but I need to check how much.

“When are you going to change the sign? I like that archery signboard, but let’s change it to something a little more sophisticated.”

“I still ordered it. Did you ask for ‘Forest’ to be written in a cursive font? I like the archetype.”

“… … Yes, you can do that, boss.”

Then an idea flashed through his mind.

“Ah, boss. There are many schools around here. There is a high school, and a little further away there is a university.”

"right."

“So, by the way, make an outlet next to the table where you can plug in your charger. For the Kakong people.”

“What else are the Kakong people?”

“People who study or work in cafes.”

“Are you studying at a cafe? No, how much for a cup of coffee! If I sit down in a cafe, have just a cup of coffee and study for a long time, is there anything left?

“If you drink indoors, I think you can take it a little higher. Besides coffee, they also provide a seat and time. And from now on, we have to catch the Kakong people.”

When several cafe franchises landed in Korea in the early to mid-2000s, Byulbucks dominated the market with its Kagong-friendly policy.

Sockets are placed throughout the store and free Wi-Fi is provided to create an environment where the Kakong people can stay in the store for several hours.

Other franchises that were rivals at the time, unlike Starbucks, followed a no-outlet, no-wi-fi strategy, but fell behind.

No matter what they did, the number of loyal customers who came to Starbucks increased, creating a cycle that led to additional growth such as sales and store expansion.

“Will the guests hate it? A coffee shop is a place to talk while drinking tea.”

“There are side effects, but there are more good side effects. In terms of sales.”

President Yoo fell into thought again and touched his knee.

At first, I felt bad for my knee, but it seems to have changed to a habit I do whenever I think about it.

“Yeah, I’ll discuss it with my boss, Park. You have to get permission to spend money.”

"Yes sir."

The next day, President Yoo's coffee shop was bustling with the morning breeze.

He had a new sign saying ‘Forest’ and he looked like he was busy doing electrical work.

In front of the word ‘forest’, there was a green logo engraved on it.

‘You have a very quick temper.’

As I was watching the scene while sweeping the front of the laundry with a broom, Mr. Yoo gave me his thumb and gave me a thumbs up.

I also replied with a smile.

As soon as the construction was finished, the streets began to be filled with the scent of coffee, and people flocked to the cafe ‘forest’ as if possessed by the devil.

Thanks to this, the proceeds from selling coffee beans also increased gradually.

‘This is probably more money than the money you make at the laundromat.’

When a lot of money came in, I hummed.

Last night, I headed to Mr. Yoo's shop with the beans harvested from the magical forest.

But for some reason, the front of the store is noisy.

‘What’s going on?’

Upon entering through the crowd, CEO Yoo had a bewildered face and was making a gesture similar to a plea to someone.

“It’s not like that, Mr. Choi. I went this week and tried to tell the truth.”

“No, I didn’t see President Yoo like that, but he’s an asshole. Did you quit coffee beans because you were closing the store, then remodeled and opened a new business? I came here knowing this. It felt strong.”

“At first, I was going to quit. But I got some good coffee beans... … .”

“Then what do you mean our coffee beans are bad? Who liked it because it was received at a low price? Because of you, we only have an inventory of hard-imported beans.”

"that… … The beans have too many flaws... … .”

“It’s all like that. You don’t know if you fry it on high heat.”

I was about to go out, but a mart woman who could not stand it came out.

“No, what are you talking about with beans that are so rotten? As I found out, they imported garbage from somewhere and sold it to make money.”

“What is this lady talking about?”

At that, the man named Choi was angry, so she approached in an instant and pushed her mart woman away.

“Amazing taste! Aww!”

The mart woman was pushed by the force and tossed to the floor.

I can't stand it any longer and I'm about to go, but I'm one step late.

“Who is this bastard touching? No one else knows, but not my wife!”

Where did such a mighty power come from, CEO Yoo grabbed Mr. Choi by the collar and flashed it, then flew his right fist in a large parabola.

It happened so quickly that no one was able to stop it.

"No!!!"

The urgent scream of the mart woman rang out.

Everyone breathes in silence.

Fortunately or not, Mr. Yoo's fist was stopped in front of Mr. Choi's nose.

Teacher Choi's legs were floating in the air and struggling with pain.

President Yoo's trembling hand, and something sparkling under his eyes.

‘Maybe, that one?’

President Yoo, who was breathing heavily with his mouth closed as if excited, opened his mouth.

His voice was small and trembling.

"of mine… … Do you know how much I wanted to die after my company was cut off by the IMF? It was the company I dedicated my life to. Do you know that helplessness? Still, I started because I wanted to do something... … .”

forever… … .

A job I've dedicated my life to, a movie I've dedicated my life to. something that you have dedicated your life to.

I knew how much helplessness came when it suddenly disappeared.

Even if you try to do something new, it just makes you futile.

When President Yoo let go of the collar to grab Mr. Choi, he collapsed to the floor helplessly.

At the sudden change of President Yoo, Choi stood up slowly, holding her waist with a mixed expression of anger and fright.

“My fist is not worth it to a guy like you, so get out of here.”

“Ugh~ President Yoo, you bastard, I’ll go and report it right away, so just wait!”

As he did so, his feet were backwards.

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President Yoo ran to the mart woman and carefully raised him up.

“Why do you go out like that?”

“But what if you hit someone? What if I report it? They would ask for a lot of money.”

“Is that the problem now? How upset am I now?”

The excitement of a while ago had subsided, and only a couple of lovebirds remained.

‘You should be able to watch this without tears.’

Then there was a woman who appeared among the people.

“I can’t report that person. Do not worry."

"Yeah? what is that... … .”

We all looked at the woman with puzzled eyes.

She felt familiar the moment her gaze fell on her.

‘A familiar face, who is it?’

It was only after she had rolled her head for a long time with her poor memory that she remembered.

She was a young face now, but she is the woman who will become the president of ‘Korea Mannult’, which has the largest share of the domestic coffee bean market.

She was Choi Eun-kang.

‘Choi Eun-kang is right… … But what was he doing here?’

In 1993, when coffee shops that serve coffee beans were opened one by one in 1993, when coffee beans were common, she saw the potential of coffee beans and entered the coffee bean import business.

"who… … please?"

President Yoo got up and asked the woman.

“I was just passing by and I was drawn to the smell of coffee and wanted to buy a cup of coffee or drink. She is also a bean importer.”

"Ah yes… … But what I just said... … So, to say that Mr. Choi won't be able to report her... … .”

“He is famous. It is a scammer who imports and sells poor quality coffee beans. Now that several companies have filed complaints, you probably won't be able to carry your face on this floor.

President Yoo's eyes widened at those words.

“Somehow, Mr. Choi, no longer a teacher, Young-bok Choi, you bastard, please stand out one more time. I'll make your back swell!"

“Haha, don’t do that. There will be no more face to face. But the coffee smells really good. Can I have a cup of coffee?”

"That… … of course."

Anyway, the turmoil ended so safely.

A woman named Eun-Kang Choi drank her coffee and started asking where she got the beans.

However, President Yoo did not speak until the end.

Eun-kang Choi returned her taste buds, but she thought that if President Yoo continued her cafe, she would one day meet her.

By the way, I don't know where CEO Yoo got such a formidable power.

If a man named Choi Young-bok hadn't pushed his mart, I wondered if President Yoo would have done so.

* * *

In the evening, I headed to the flower shop before closing the shop.

Today, I was going to the forest to buy cherry and apple tree saplings.

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