Chapter 249
Friday evening marked the end of the busy work week. Tonight’s dinner was sujebi, a hand-torn noodle soup. Pinches of dough were torn apart and dropped into a simmering broth, creating a dish known for its chewy texture. On a cold winter night, sujebi felt like a true delicacy.
After dinner, Yoon-Hee and Byeol went to take a bath. Meanwhile, Do-Jun boiled water in a kettle and tore open a pack of black coffee mix, pouring it into a mug. The sounds of the two kids splashing and playing in the tub in the bathroom echoed throughout the house.
“Mommy, look at this duck, okie? If I pwess it, it goes ‘quack-quack’!”
Sure enough, the quack of the rubber duck, which they bought from the toy section of the department store the other day, followed.
“Did you see that, Mommy?”
“Yep! Can I try it too?” Yoon-Hee asked.
Quack-quack!
“Ahaha! This is so fun!” Byeol exclaimed in joy.
The evening was lively and loud.
Do-Jun didn’t mind. During his time in the Divine Sect, he had spent countless nights meditating in solitude, honing his techniques under the quiet moonlight. While he appreciated those peaceful moments, the lively warmth of spending time with the children felt comfortable in its own way.
He poured the boiling water into his mug, watching the coffee granules dissolve and turn the water a rich brown. The aroma of coffee rose, filling the air.
Since returning to Earth, Do-Jun developed a taste for coffee, drinking about three cups a day—morning, noon, and night. While too much caffeine can be harmful to others, such concerns didn’t apply to him.