Chapter 43: The Day You Go Is the Market Day
Reassured that the store was intact, Cha Eui-jae headed to the kitchen to check on the broth. Though it had reduced a bit... it was still manageable. Lee Sa-young, who had followed behind him, peeked over Cha Eui-jae's shoulder.
"What are you doing?"
"Be quiet."
Although Cha Eui-jae didn't particularly follow any religion, today he decided to thank Buddha. He remembered the warm smile painted on Seo Min-gi's fan. And he also recalled the terrible things he had done to Buddha. After silently expressing his gratitude and apologies multiple times, he slowly opened his eyes.
"You don't look like a religious person, yet here you are."
"Shut up, it's just for today."
"So a fake believer."
Cha Eui-jae silently prayed for forgiveness for Lee Sa-young's disrespect, not for Lee Sa-young's sake but to avoid any misfortune that might befall him standing nearby.
Stepping out of the kitchen, Cha Eui-jae grabbed an apron and began preparing for the business. He called out to Lee Sa-young.
"Hey."
"Lee Sa-young."
Darn it... Cha Eui-jae glanced briefly at the gas mask but complied with Lee Sa-young's request, remembering the favor of being quickly brought here.