Chapter 35
Of course, the being that I was most worried about before taking my mother to the farm was Kaneff.
From my experience, he was far from being respectful or at showing courtesy for others.
Of course, as I experienced it in person, I learned that such behavior originated from his free personality that was not bound by formality.
Regardless of whether it is good or bad, the first impression anyone gets of him is not good.
I thought it was very surprising when he allowed the invitation because he hated annoying things that were cumbersome.
But what he’s showing right now is really…
"I didn't know the representative of the farm was this young. I thought you might be a much older.”
"It's can’t be compared with you Ma'am. When I first saw I mistook you as Sihyeon’s sister. I never thought you would be his mother.”
“Hahah…Oh my, I'm happy to hear such words from such a wonderful person."
“……..?!?!”
I looked at Ryan with a puzzled look.
But, he was also in a state similar to mine, perhaps surprised by Kaneff's behavior.
"Let's go in, ma’m. Let me introduce you to the other members of the farm. Oh…How inconsiderate of me. Give me the heavy luggage. Let me carry it.”
Kaneff escorted my mother very naturally.
Seeing how the thing that I thought would be difficult worked out so well, I started to get worried…
No, scared.
However, it is also possible to say, that he might mess up like the thing with the messenger last time.
I followed Kaneff and mother without saying anything.
As we passed the front door, Lia greeted mother with a calm appearance.
It was an elegant made image that reminded me the first time I met her.
“Oh.. You must be Miss Lia, right?"
“Yes, Sihyeon’s mom."
"I've heard it a lot about you from my son. I heard you helped him a lot since he first came to the farm. Thank you."
"No. I've been helped more. And feel free to call me Lia."
“Ok. I'll do that."
My mother gently held Lia’s hand and thanked her.
She seemed embarrassed for a moment, but she quickly smiled and held my mother's hand.
Pad pad pad
The cute footsteps came from the second floor.
After a while, Speranza appeared on the side of the stairs.
Speranza found me and ran towards me, but stopped mid-way recognizing a strange being next to me,
"Si, is that cute little girl Speranza"?
"Yes, that's right."
"Hi, Speranza?"
Speranza showed signs of limping at my mother's welcome greeting, and hid behind Lia’s back since it was her next best option.
My mother looked a little disappointed at the appearance of Sperenza hiding.
"Organize your heavy luggage first Ma'am. Then I'll help you look around the farm."
Following Kaneff's instruction, Lia began to guide mother to the room and helped her organize the luggage.
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Poo woo woo.
Pow-woo wooo
Poo woo!
“Ho-ho. You Guys, it's itchy."
My mother burst into a pleasant laugh at the attack of the three Yakum siblings.
The first one to approach mother was of course Tanduk.
Even though he showed a little vigilance, he came near.
He came close and smelled her, then pulled her clothes, and suddenly started acting cute.
Thanks to Tanduk, Kawaii and Akum also began to show interest in mother, and soon she got surrounded by the baby Yakums as they are now.
Mother took the pranks of the three siblings leisurely and smiled happily while watching them.
Meanwhile
The Demon members of the farm who were watching the appearance muttered with a serious look.
"I can't believe she got close to baby Yakum so quickly. As expected of Sihyeon's mother. She is in a different level."
"I think it’s in their blood. They mush have mysterious power to tame the Beasts".
"Hmm. That's an interesting hypothesis. If that's true, I'd like to somehow bring her into our Farm family."
"Hahaha…"
I laughed in vain looking at the serious conversation between Ryan and Lia.
Of course, my mother became close faster than other Demons, but it was not because of some mysterious power.
The baby Yakum only instinctively felt and acted close to my mother’s smell, atmosphere, and actions that looked similar to mine.
Clench
Speranza stood next to me held my hand tightly.
The little fox girl's eyes were on my mother and the baby Yakums, who were having fun.
"Speranza, do you want to hang out with them?"
Speranza's expression was filled with hesitation.
She wanted to approach, but she did not move easily, perhaps because of the vigilance still prevailing in her heart.
Rather than forcing Speranza's back, I decided to watch with ease.
So that someday she can overcome the vigilance and take a step on her own.
Mother had her first meeting with not only baby Yakums but also Hermosa.
"You are Hermosa, right?"
Boo Woo wooo.
"Thanks to your milk, my body has improved a lot. Thank You, Thank you so much. Please look after Si."
Did Hermosa understand my mother? Hermoasa slightly raised her head and replied.
Boo wooooo
My mother smiled and gently patted Hermosa.
My mother, who was having a good time with Yakum, suddenly looked surprised seeing her watch and came towards me.
"Oh my! It's already been this long."
“What long mom….There is still time.”
“What time.? If I can’t prepare lunch now, when will everyone eat.”
“That….”
My mother didn't care about my reaction and continued to talk.
"I brought a lot of things, so I have a lot to prepare. Guide me to the kitchen."
"Uh, yeah. Okay."
"I'll help you.”
“Oh…Thank you Lia,"
After saying her goodbye to the Yakum family, we headed to the farm building in a hurry.
"Si, can you put that in?"
“Lia! Bring me the luggage I brought."
Me and Lia were busy following my mother's instructions.
Lia was mainly in charge of chores, and I helped with simple kitchen stuffs.
Even though it was an unfamiliar kitchen, my mother skillfully completed the dish.
In an instant, the kitchen was filled with delicious smells.
"Lia. Can you try the taste.?”
"Me?"
"Yes. I'm worried whether it'll suit the taste of the people here."
"Try it."
My mother fed the japchae (Sweet potato starch noodles stir fried with vegetables) which had just been completed, directly to Lia.
An exclamation burst out of Lia’s mouth.
"It's really good!"
"That's a relief. Then try this, too."
When she heard that it was delicious, my mother was excited and started feeding Lia this and that food.
Since I learned how to cook from my mother, it would feel like an upgraded version of taste for the Farm members.
"Sihyeon and his mother are really good at cooking."I'm so jealous."
"It's not that hard. Lia can do it too."
“No….I don't have talent…"
"You don't need to have talent. It's enough if you're determined to serve delicious food."
"Really?"
"Of course!"
Lia’s eagerness to cook again soared because of my mother's support.
As a person who witnessed her cooking in person, I started to worry a little.
Wouldn't Kaneff might have gone crazy if he had seen this?
Anyway, after lunch preparation was over, the prepared dishes were placed on the table one by one.
Steamed ribs, japchae full of mother's taste, and other side dishes, mother carefully prepared since last night.
The table was so full of food that couldn’t be prepared in a short time
"I didn't know you'd prepare so much food. Didn't you had a hard time?"
“It's fine. And I did it because I wanted to treat everyone here."
"Thank you for the meal. Ma'am."
Starting with Kaneff, Ryan and Lia also thanked mother.
Speranza, who sat next to me, also glanced at my mother.
As they settled in front of the table one by one, someone else appeared at the Dining room.
It was Andras.
“Oh. it's not too late. Right.?”
“You b*s…Ahm…. Oh, Andras you came."
At that moment, Kaneff almost showed his true self, but he returned with great willpower to a relaxed and elegant appearance.
"Oh my! There was one more person."
"I'm sorry. I arrived a little late because I had to take of some things . I'm Andras, who regularly manages the farm facilities."
"Hello, I'm Sihyeon's mom, Thank you for taking care of my son."
“ No no. It’s a pleasure meeting you. Can I join you on the meal?"
"Of course."
With the help of my mother and Lia, Andras' seat was quickly created at the table.
Of course, not to mention that it was located at the farthest place to avoid Kaneff's burining eyes.
With all the Farm family members gathered, the meal began.
My mother, who was taking care of others to eat comfortably, also came to the table.
My mother settled next to Speranza.
It looked like Speranza was stuck between me and my mother.
Sperenza flinched and was surprised since there was still some vigilance left.
Still, she didn't run away to my side.
The meal began in earnest. Fortunately, everyone was busy moving their hands and mouths as if my mother's food suited everyone’s taste.
In particular, Andras, who came despite Kaneff's threat, looked very satisfied.
Of course, braised short ribs became the most sorted out food.
The soft meat, not tough, was deeply seasoned with sweet and rich seasoning.
Farm family members loved it so much that I had to get another pot of braised ribs from the kitchen within few minutes after the beginning of the Luncheon.
While looking at everyone's meals, my mother carefully took care of Speranza, who sat next to her.
"Do you want to eat braised short ribs?""
“Un.…”
"Okay. I'll make it easier for you to eat."
Thanks to the delicious food, Speranza, who was vigilant at first, also naturally accepted the caring of my mother.
Mother smiled happily at Speranza's baby bird-like appearance.
After lunch, I went out on a short walk with my mother, Speranza, and Ryan.
Lia remained to wash the dishes and clean up.
Andras also participated in the cleanup since he couldn't fend off Kaneff's intense gaze.
Speranza was walking side by side holding hands tightly with my mother, as if she had completely erased all the vigilance against her.
I was able to relax a little by looking at the friendly two.
Ryan, who was watching it together, said.
"I think it's because your mother and Sihyeon look alike, Speranza got closer quickly."
“Me similar to my mom….?”
"Yes."
I made a puzzled look.
I've never thought I looked like my mother.
In response to my strange expression, Ryan smiled and added.
"You don't look alike on the outside, but the atmosphere, and the first impression. Perhaps the others on the farm also thought the same."
"Is that so?"
I felt mysterious for a moment.
Hearing that I resemble my parent as a grown-up adult like this felt good and somewhat awkward at the same time.
I brought up another topic to hide my embarrassment.
"I was surprised today. Ryan must have been busy, but you took a day off to welcome my mother, and the other farm members also welcomed her so much… Honestly, I was a little worried at first."
"Hahaha. Actually, we were also worried about what if your mother doesn't like us?"
"Ah. Really?"
"Hmm. I wasn't going to tell you this, but…..”
Ryan came closer to me and whispered in my ears.
"The person who worried the most among us is probably Mr.Kaneff. He actually asked me how he should behave."
"What? The Boss?"
"Shh! This is a secret. If Mr.Kaneff knew I said it, he'd kill me."
He winked, raised his index finger in front of his mouth.
I nodded, thinking about the strange behavior Kaneff showed today.
"Ah… That's why Boss acted like that today.""
“Mr.Kaneff showed the courtesy in his own way. Even though he acts recklessly, he’s a quite responsible person. I'm sure he wanted to show his true self only to the people he values."
When I heard Ryan's explanation, I was touched.
Bringing my mother who had nothing to do with farm work.
I thought it would be cumbersome for everyone, but I was touched by the fact that they paid such attention and welcomed me sincerely.
"I… I was loved a lot more than I thought."
"Hahahah!”
I became so shy even after saying it with my own mouth, so I urgently turned my eyes to the far-sighted mountain.
Ryan couldn't hold back his laughter, and giggling as if he found it funny.
Fortunately, at that moment my mother and Speranza, who were far ahead, began to call me, and I was able to get out of the awkward atmosphere by moving quickly.
I was glad that I brought my mother to the Demon Farm.
A smile that appeared on my face stayed on for a while.