Chapter 1177 – [The Changing World]

We have arrived in Italy. It’s my first time coming here, but it smells no different from the familiar air that lingers in my memory.

From my point of view, Italy is a pretty friendly place. She didn’t have to go far, because Ana, who was his wife in the first episode, was Italian.

Thanks, reminds me of the old days. She said that Ana said she wanted to eat carbonara, so she made it thick, but she said that this is not carbonara and she hates it.

By the way, I didn’t know much at the time, so I only found out later that it was originally made with egg yolk, not cream called carbonara. What I often eat in Korea is American-style carbonara with cream, and it was only natural that I served it to Italians who pride themselves on cooking.

“Whoa, is this Italy?”

“It’s different from the air, isn’t it?

“Something smells like the sea, I think.”

“It must be because the airport is near the sea. Anyway, let’s go. I’ll be waiting for you.”

“Wait? Who?”

We packed our bags and went to the airport terminal. And there, Antonio, who was waiting for us, came out to meet us.

He spotted us, waved his hand, and looked very pleased.

“Welcome!!! I’ve been waiting for you!!!”

“It’s been a while, Antonio. How are you?”

“Thanks to you. Since the rumor spread that they use ingredients from the Garden of Eden, the number of guests at the golden table has increased.”

“Your business seems to be going well thanks to Keter.”

“Yes, to be honest, I was surprised at that time, but also convinced. Come to think of it, our shop was the first shop to use ingredients from the Garden of Eden… No, it’s the second. Still, isn’t it a great honor?”

This is Antonio, who became friends with each other because of truffles. Even though we haven’t met in person since then, we’ve been building friendships over the phone, and he also benefited a lot from the appearance of a person with special abilities and the debut of Keter.

But along the way, he learned a lot. The Garden of Eden, which is forbidden to outsiders, we wandered around as if we were at home. To my existence there.

If you think about it a little, you’ll see that I’m a copycat. His attitude might change, but he still treated me as a friend.

As a motherfucker, I am me, but as a cook, I think I am also me. Looking at this, I think I also saw people well.

“But your daughter must have been several years since then, but not much has changed since then.”

“Yes?”

“This is the first time I’ve seen your wife, but she is very beautiful. She didn’t just say that the child resembles her mother.”

First of all, I told Antonio that he was not going with Eden and Eve, but that Zion was going. In short, they said that the mother and daughter were going, not the two children. Eve had to use the identity of Zion instead.

But thanks to that, a misunderstanding has arisen. Hagisa, this wasn’t Eve, it was a repertoire that I listened to a lot even when I went out with Shion.

“You must be mistaken, but this is our daughter whom we saw then.”

“Hello!!!! Nice to meet you after a long time!!!”

“Yeah?! Wait, is this the kid you saw back then?! She was the one who was so small?!”

“Did you grow up a lot?”

“Isn’t that the level where you grew up a lot?!”

Anyone who has seen Eden’s childhood will be surprised. No, who would think she was an elementary school student after seeing Eden’s appearance. If you can recognize it at a glance, she is rather strange.

And as if he remembered something, he looked towards Eve this time.

“Then this is……”

“This is Mom. Nice to meet you.”

“Oh my god”

He let out a sigh. He felt astonished and absurd at the mother-daughter relationship, which was completely opposite to what it seemed.

After a brief incident, we loaded the car that Antonio had driven and headed to the hotel. The hotel we were staying at here was not chosen by Zion, but by his recommendation. The biggest reason was that the chef who worked at his restaurant moved to this place.

“Roberto is a talented chef. Despite being in his 20s, he is a promising chef genius. He is now the sous chef at the hotel.”

“A sous chef in your 20s?”

“His parents were also chefs whose names I knew, so I learned to cook from a young age and was able to rise quickly. Besides… I learned about it a while ago, but he is actually a psychic.”

“Ah, if that’s the case, I understand.”

Even if you are in your late 20s, cooking is an experience. It’s hard to be a sous chef who oversees the kitchen at just that age. But if you are a psychic, the story is different.

No matter what level it is, it has this ability in its body, so its basic specifications are different from humans. If you are stronger than others and have a better sense than others, the speed of learning and your increasing skills will inevitably be different from those of criminals.

If you’re a genius and have special abilities, of course you’ll succeed at that age. You don’t have to go far, just look at our Eden and you’ll get a quote. Even if you open a shop, it will take less than a month to make 100 million won.

Anyway, when we arrived at the hotel, the person Antonio was talking about was waiting at the entrance. He welcomes us with a welcoming expression, as if we had made good memories at his restaurant.

“Roberto!!!”

“You’re the same, sir. Welcome back anyway.”

He was a tall, handsome man with an impressively tall nose. Because she is a person with special abilities, she tends to be a plus in terms of beauty, but as you can see from me, the original version had to support it.

If I was on the minus side before loading, it’s at least zero after loading. At least to the point where you won’t be offended at the first meeting. He’s handsome, but it’s a bit confusing when you think about it.

Shion also said that he likes this kind of face because he has a personality, but I don’t know.

“He said he had a guest, so I came to guide him personally. This is Roberto Askari.”

“It’s the worst. Nice to meet you.”

I shook hands with him. First of all, if I evaluate the personality of the other person with my own eyes, I could give a passing grade.

As much as Antonio is a good person, are the people around him attracted to that kind of person? It is rare for a genius to have a good personality like our Eden.

Around that time, the children got out of the car to unload. I tried to introduce my kids as well, but his eyes were already on one place.

Well, it’s obvious where those eyes are going. He stared at Eden and stiffened without moving.

“Oh, that person…”

“This is our daughter, Eden. We traveled together this time.”

Eden stopped unloading and came this way and greeted me brightly.

“Hello!!! My name is Eden Choi!!!”

“Ah, yes. My name is Roberto Askari. It’s a great honor to meet you, ma’am.”

“Ah, what an honor. By the way, you said you were a hotel chef, right? Then you’ll be taken care of during your stay. Please take good care of me.”

“Of course. I will do my best as I can.”

It was clear from the look on his face that he had feelings for Eden. But even if you are an Antonio acquaintance, Eden doesn’t have the power to protect you, so it’s a joke.

I decided to shatter his illusions long ago. It’s not that there aren’t couples with an age difference, but it’s better to break things that won’t come true.

“It’s pretty, right? It’s because it resembles the child’s mother.”

“That’s right. She’s the most beautiful of all the women I’ve ever seen without boldness.”

“I have business this time, but next year I will be at the age to go to middle school… No, in Italy I will be at the age to go to high school, so I thought it would be good to go on a trip abroad, so I went on a trip with my family.”

“So… Yes? Wait a minute, what did you just say?”

“I was told that I would go to high school in Italy next year.”

“?!?!”

In Italy, children attend elementary school at the age of 6, middle school at the age of 11, and high school at the age of 14. 5-year, 3-year, and 5-year programs, totaling 13 years, similar to Korea for 12 years. But the time to go to school is a bit early.

In any case, Eden is a minor on this side as well. She wouldn’t flirt with a minor if she had any thoughts.

Oh, of course, if you peek at it, the thrush will fly away at that moment. Just because you’re Italian doesn’t mean you think I can’t do it, right?

Shocked at the fact that Eden was a minor, he couldn’t come to his senses for a while. It was only after we unloaded our luggage from the car and left it to the staff that we finally came to our senses.

The embarrassed look is still the same, but the fact that Eden is pretty hasn’t changed. He took on a polite attitude again and saw us off to the room.

“First of all, you must be tired from the long flight and jet lag. Get a good rest and see you later at dinner. I will do my best to prepare for you.”

“Please take good care of me!!!! I can’t wait to see what Italian food will be like!!!”

“Yes, I’m sure you’ll be satisfied.”

Well, I don’t know about the taste, but the quantity won’t satisfy you. Apparently, the restaurant would be a fine dining type, but then Eden would not have enough to eat.

I gave Eden a look as if he was okay. In response, Eden shrugged and said.

“My favorite thing is to eat a lot of delicious things, but the next thing I like is to eat delicious things, so it’s okay.”

“Then do you just eat a lot after that? What you don’t like is eating a lot of tasteless things?”

“No, I’m eating anyway, so I don’t hate it even if it’s not tasty.

“Our Eden is a food soul.”

Anyway, if you see that you can eat it, the cost performance will be great, but the amount you eat is terrifying, so that’s useless and inefficient.

Anyway, we packed our things. Because I will be staying for a while, so I had to unpack and take out what I needed.

“Oh, Jihee. Your room is right next door, so take your luggage and go.”

“Yes?! Aren’t we in the same room?”

“He sounds harsh. I think of you as family, but you’re still strangers in the eyes of others. But how will others see you if you live in the same room? I really don’t want to block your marriage.”

“I don’t care”

“Your uncle is concerned.

The place I got for Jihee’s room is also the best room in the same hotel as ours. Rather, by using it alone, you will be able to use a larger space than us.

No, but what is he thinking about naturally sharing the same room? After Eden grows up to a certain extent, I don’t even go in the bath with him.

If I share the same room and tell Ji-hee’s parents about the news, I think I’ll be beaten again by Ji-hee’s father at the police station. Honestly, if Eden did the same, I would be the same.

Anyway, today, after packing up and relaxing to relax, we came out of the room at dinner time. As Roberto said, to have a nice meal at a restaurant.

“Is there a dress code here?”

“Looking at it when I came, it didn’t seem like there was anything special. Wear something comfortable, Eden.”

“Dolphin pants with a T-shirt?”

“Isn’t that a bit too comfortable?”

And when our Eden wears such revealing clothes, I worry in many ways. No, I’m not worried about Eden revealing too much skin, but I’m worried about other people who see it.

What would you do if you went to a restaurant wearing clothes like that and the waitress spoiled the dish while serving?

Did you go out too much? If you go to Zion in a growth form, you will get into a car accident because of your beauty. Can you say that Eden is not?

Anyway, when I tackled him, Eden changed into his neat everyday clothes. It can’t be helped because her beauty is the same, but at least she was better than having too much exposure.

“Jihee, let’s go eat soon.”

“Yes!!! Wait a minute!!!”

He calls Ji-hee, who is resting, and takes him down with him. Roberto’s restaurant, located near the middle floor of the hotel, has a fairly sophisticated and clean interior, showing that it is well-maintained.

There were quite a few people as it was a busy evening, but as soon as Eden entered the restaurant, they gave Eden their eyes as if they had promised her.

Although she is still in elementary school, her beauty surpasses that of her mother, Shion. As much as her body is an adult, she is also slowly coming to her secondary sex characteristics these days, so her breasts and hips were also swelling. Eden, who exudes charm like a bud that blooms, charms her counterparts of both sexes.

It is terrifying what kind of femme fatale she will become if Eden decides later and uses her own beauty. I don’t have any malice just now, but there’s no man I can’t seduce. No, I think you can seduce women too.

Perhaps thanks to Roberto’s reserved seating, she was able to sit in an empty seat despite it being quite crowded. Afterwards, he must have heard that we had come, and he was in the middle of supervising the kitchen and came out to say hello.

“Ah! You’re here. I’ve been waiting for you.”

“I’d like to see the skills that Antonio praised, Mr. Roberto. What’s your recommendation for today?”

“How about the chef’s recommended course? This is the menu that can best show the taste of our kitchen. If there is something missing, it is better to add a separate menu here.”

“Then, give the recommended courses for the number of people. Let’s go with wines that go well together.”

“Yes, I understand”

When the wine story came out, Eden sneaked in. He wants to drink too.

Our Eden, who is more of a drinker than it looks, already showed the temperament of a weekly party. I want to drink whenever I have a chance…….. It’s bitter, I shouldn’t have a drinking habit since I was too young.

However, it was hard to refuse as Eden was attacked by his bright eyes. I don’t know if I’d rather not drink it in the first place, but he’s already allowed it, so he can’t say no. Because the first time is difficult, and the second time is not difficult.

“It’s just a little bit as an accompaniment to a meal, okay?”

“Uh!!!!”

Ji-hee also made a slightly cooled expression at Eden’s drinking. Even though he looks grown-up, Eden is still in elementary school, so it’s a bit distasteful for such a kid to drink.

“Can I make you drink?”

“Originally, it’s not possible. But it’s a bit like not being able to drink while on a trip to enjoy it. Our Eden likes it that way.”

“At that time, before I became an adult, I was told not to drink alcohol.”

“I think it’s a bit different from that…”

After that, the dishes came out. First, a light aperitivo (pre-dinner drink). It serves to moisten the dry mouth and enhances the atmosphere.

Then antipasto and appetizers. And what came out was a caprese salad that seemed unfamiliar. It is a dish made by alternating layers of tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil.

“How can I eat it, I think I have to shout out!”

“Oh, I thought that too.”

“The chef here is not a stand-up person.”

“……?”

Only Jihee doesn’t know what she’s talking about. Hagisa Jojo has an anime, but only the viewer sees it. Jojoro is a soft & wet type that is everywhere and nowhere, but at least it didn’t seem like Jihee.

Anyway, speaking of my impressions of the dish, I really liked it. It’s a normal caprese salad, but it seems that the fragrance was added by soaking whole pepper in olive oil. Thanks to this, the salty taste of the tomato, the sour taste of the cheese, the scent of basil and the subtle pepper scent add to the umami.

It may be trivial, but the original dish tastes different with just one such trivial thing. When cooking, adding a spoonful of minced garlic is a minor thing, but the taste is the same as the difference between heaven and earth.

It was no exaggeration to say that Antonio was impeccable in terms of taste. Even though he is young, it shows that he has put in a lot of effort as well as talent.

“Ohh, delicious”

“Do you know what’s in the olive oil, Eden?”

“Pepper, it looks like whole pepper, doesn’t it?”

“Right, I know”

At the same time, he does not forget that Eden educates him on gastronomy. Our Eden is working as a psychic, but it is necessary because his future hope is to be a cook.

If the cook doesn’t even know the taste, it’s half. So, you have to taste many things and make the taste your own.

Next came Primo, a pasta dish. Generally, when you think of pasta, you think of pasta with tomato or cream, but this time, it is pesto sauce pasta, which is rare in Korea.

That’s why you use that pesto when you make basil pesto. It is usually ground and made into cream.

However, it is not basil that is used. Likewise, it was artichoke pesto pasta with artichokes, which are rare in Korea.

“It’s a strange taste and texture. How can I say it, it feels like a mixture of potatoes, bamboo shoots, and corn? I like this.”

“Vegans should study something like this and think about eating it deliciously. I don’t know why they are researching alternative meat.”

“Leave it alone, I want to eat meat, but I’m tired of saying I won’t eat it.”

You may think that it will taste boring because it only contains vegetables, but nuts such as pine nuts are included when making pesto. Maybe that’s why it was more greasy than I thought, so I went over drinking. The taste was good, and the noodles were boiled al dente, so it was chewy and delicious.

While I was enjoying my meal, the waiter brought me a bottle of wine I didn’t order. I asked what kind of service it was because he gave me something I had never ordered before, but he pointed with his hand to a man at the table over there and said,

“The gentleman over there has sent it to the beautiful lady.”

A middle-aged man with a gruff impression, but a man who must have been quite popular when he was young, smiled and raised his glass.

You know who you sent it to. Our Eden, who receives service even if he just sits down, is unlikely to starve to death anywhere.

“Oh, Dad. I received this, so shouldn’t I leave it?”

“…Okay, drink it.”

“Wow!!!”

Thanks to that, only Eden was saved.

Eden shouldn’t have been drinking from the start!!!!