Peninsula: I run a bed and breakfast on Jeju Island

Chapter 68 Let me introduce you

The towel in Lee Ji-eun's hand had already absorbed a lot of water.

She folded the towel and continued wiping Xiao Hei's belly.

Xiao Hei stretched out its neck and licked the back of her hand.

It's a little itchy.

She gently nodded its head. "You little rascal."

"It's almost cleaned up."

Li Ran crumpled the soaked disposable towel into a ball and threw it into the trash can.

Xiao Hei shook its body, its fur stood on end, but it looked much more energetic than before.

Li Ran ruffled its hair and said, "Don't be silly and stay outside next time it rains. Quickly find somewhere to take shelter from the rain, otherwise you'll catch a cold if you get soaked like today."

Little Black didn't seem to understand, but it started wagging its tail faster.

Li Ran grabbed a mop from the corner and wiped up the puddle of water on the ground by the door.

Lee Ji-eun then took Xiao Hei to get a hairdryer to dry her hair.

After all, the little black cat's fur wasn't completely dry yet.

After mopping the floor, he casually leaned the mop against the corner.

Lee Ji-eun also returned with Xiao Hei.

She threw the disposable towel on the ground into the trash can, and then took out a tissue to wipe her hands.

Xiao Hei then stretched out its tongue and ran towards Li Ran.

She looked down at her clothes.

There were a few drops of water on the clothes. They must have been splashed on when Xiao Hei shook off the water.

She pinched the wet spot and gently rubbed it with her fingernail.

Obviously, the water stains cannot be wiped off.

She sat on the sofa, picked up an apple casually, took a bite, and then looked at Li Ran, "By the way, is your dishwasher fixed yet?"

"Alright." He nodded, gently lifting its chin with his foot. "The spray arm inside is clogged; just clean it out."

Lee Ji-eun chewed on the apple in her mouth and mumbled a reply, "Oh, I see."

She rubbed her stomach. "Speaking of which, shouldn't we start cooking now? I'm a little hungry."

The apple in her hand didn't satisfy her hunger; instead, it made her feel even hungrier.

Li Ran glanced at the time; it was already 6:51 PM.

He scratched his brow. "It's my fault. It's getting late, and I haven't even made dinner yet."

She shook her head. "You just woke up too."

"By the way, I feel your hypnotic effect is really quite good."

Lee Ji-eun threw the leftover apple core into the trash can and then wiped her hands.

"I've always been a light sleeper, and I usually wake up at the slightest noise. But I felt like I slept quite soundly today."

I felt refreshed after waking up.

"I feel like you could really be a hypnotist or a sleep aid or something. I can introduce you to clients."

Li Ran raised an eyebrow and sat down on the sofa next to her.

She tilted her head and looked at him. "What do you think? If any of my friends have trouble sleeping, I'll send them your contact information."

"Well, how should I put it, it sounds good. But why should I convince others that I have this ability?" He shook his head.

"I need a certificate, but I don't have one; I need a reputation, but I don't have much of a reputation either."

"And not everyone is as comfortable with being hypnotized as you are."

He smacked his lips. "You seem pretty easygoing when it comes to this. We haven't known each other for very long, yet you dared to let me hypnotize you."

"You're making it sound like you're saying I don't know how to be wary of people." Lee Ji-eun took off her shoes and sat cross-legged on the sofa.

"Just telling the truth." He shrugged.

Lee Ji-eun pursed her lips. "The reason I'm willing to believe you is firstly because you're a friend of truth, and secondly because I feel you're a pretty good person after spending these past few days with you."

She paused for a moment, then continued, "You don't usually try to make conversation. You didn't ask me anything during my stay at the guesthouse either."

Li Ran thought for a moment, "What kind of reason is that?"

"What kind of reason is that?!" Lee Ji-eun repeated, raising her voice slightly.

She rolled her eyes. "The thing about hypnosis is that you're afraid of running into someone who doesn't know their limits."

That seems to be true.

He nodded.

"That's enough, I need to go cook." He patted his thigh and stood up.

Lee Ji-eun glanced at the peanuts on the coffee table and said, "Could you make some roasted peanuts tonight? These are freshly shelled peanuts right here. They represent an hour of my hard work."

Upon hearing this, Li Ran also looked at the large bowl of peanuts on the coffee table.

"Okay." He picked up the bowl.

"I was originally planning to make millet and pumpkin porridge, but we've been drinking porridge for the past few days, and I guess you're getting tired of it. This is a good opportunity to change things up."

"What?" She blinked.

"Make some dumpling soup. Something warm to eat on a rainy day."

Isn't porridge served hot?

However, since Li Ran was the one cooking, she didn't interrupt.

She put her legs down from where they were crossed, put on her slippers, and asked, "Do you need my help?"

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Li Ran glanced at her. "Why don't you help me wash the vegetables?"

"Okay." Lee Ji-eun nodded and followed.

Entering the kitchen, Lee Ji-eun took the cabbage from his hand and poked at the leaves under the tap with her fingers.

Water dripped down the vegetable stems.

She washed it very carefully.

Li Ran glanced at it and shook her head. "If you wash it like this, it'll be dawn by the time you finish cooking the cabbage."

He leaned against the stove and poured some oil into the pot.

Lee Ji-eun gestured with her lips and sped up the washing of the vegetables.

Li Ran poured the beaten eggs into the pot.

"Sizzle~"

He stirred the egg twice with chopsticks, breaking it into small pieces, and then put it back in the bowl for later use.

"Should I go and chop the cabbage first?" Lee Ji-eun said from the side.

Li Ran glanced at her and nodded. "Okay."

"Don't chop the cabbage too finely," he added. "The cabbage shreds in the dumpling soup taste better if they're a little thicker."

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Lee Ji-eun placed the washed cabbage on the cutting board and picked up the cleaver.

She didn't cut immediately, but instead measured the angle of the blade before making the cuts one by one.

The shredded cabbage was cut unevenly.

Lee Ji-eun glanced at it, adjusted the angle, and continued cutting.

Li Ran has already started kneading the dough.

He added some water to the bowl, stirred it with chopsticks, and stirred out small clumps.

This is faster and more convenient.

However, the texture is softer and chewier than dough that has been kneaded in advance.

"Have you chopped the cabbage yet?" He glanced at Lee Ji-eun.

"It'll be here soon."

Lee Ji-eun quickened her pace, pushed the chopped cabbage aside, glanced back, and said, "It's done."

Li Ran nodded. "Just put it on the cutting board."

He poured the batter into the pan, swirling it around the edge.

The stove sizzled, and steam rose upwards.

Lee Ji-eun stood to the side and glanced into the pot.

The small lumps tumbled in the soup, their color gradually darkening.

When were the peanuts made?

Li Ran added some salt to the pot. "I'll make it in a bit."

As he spoke, he stepped aside and put the shredded cabbage in. "Go over there, it's a bit too smoky here."

Lee Ji-eun took a step to the side and leaned against the refrigerator.

She looked down at the back of her hand; it was slightly damp from the cabbage water she had used to chop the vegetables.

She casually asked, "What do you put in the dumpling soup? Just cabbage and eggs?"

"Add some dried shrimp. To enhance the flavor."

"oh."

The pan over the peanuts is hot now.

There were two or three pots in the kitchen, and Li Ran often multitasked with them.