“I want to teach the lotus leaf tea technique to this performer.”
“Are you a tea grower?”
“No, the man who farmed rice and raised chickens.”
I told Im Si-baek about Lee Ki-seok’s situation. He also detailed a plan to present a solution so that he can grow a kite.
“That’s why I’m going to tell you about lotus leaf tea.”
Im Si-baek was drinking tea and seemed to be contemplating something.
I waited for him to open his mouth.
“You know cars very well, but why not leave the job to me?”
that was expected. I accepted his offer. There was one more thing I wanted to add.
“I wish we could film that scene in the teacher’s tea garden.”
“At our tea garden?”
“I think the tools for making tea and drawings will come out well.”
The temporary bag happily agreed.
“I will prepare the ingredients for making lotus leaf tea.”
When I heard that the ingredients were being prepared, I nodded my head.
His heart was grateful.
From the beginning, I wanted to film in Im Si-baek’s tea garden. It was also for marketing.
If the appearance of learning lotus leaf tea at a master’s tea garden was broadcast, I thought that the publicity effect would be quite good.
If the response was good, we were able to put the goods not only in the stores of farmers in Jirisan, but also in the cafes that we cooperate with.
* * *
After talking with Im Si-baek, we headed to Lee Ki-seok’s house.
PD Choi Min-seong and the staff were also there.
“I was waiting.”
Lee Ki-seok looked at me with anticipation.
“Today, as I said earlier, I will recommend crops.”
Before recommending crops, he said he would like to see his rice fields again.
I moved to the rice field with Lee Ki-seok. The filming team also followed us.
I said looking at the barren land.
“I think it would be good to grow kites here.”
“If it is a lotus, are you cultivating lotus roots?”
When we talk about lotus (蓮), we tend to think of lotus root in a fragmentary way.
“In addition to the lotus root, the fruit is used as a medicine in oriental medicine.”
“Medicine?”
The fruit of lotus (蓮) is a herbal medicine and is called Yeonjayuk (蓮子肉).
According to oriental medicine, yeonjayuk is effective in stabilizing the mind and body and is used in cases of anxiety and insomnia.
It is used as a special medicine even when the gastrointestinal function is poor and diarrhea does not stop for a long time.
“You can make tea from lotus leaves. Just as lotus (蓮) purifies dirty water, lotus leaf tea has the effect of purifying human blood. It is said that crushing lotus leaves and applying it to the wound has the effect of removing bruises and blood clots.”
“I didn’t know that the word ‘蓮’ was used in so many different ways.”
Ki-seok Lee seemed to be surprised to hear the various uses of yeon (蓮).
“It is also a crop that can replace rice farming. I believe that if we grow kites here, we will make a stable profit.”
“My heart races to hear the word, and I want to grow kites as soon as possible.”
Lee Ki-seok clenched his fist. I felt the will to grow kites right away. Before that, it was necessary to prepare.
I asked PD Choi Min-seong.
“Preparation is necessary to grow kites.”
Writer Ko Ae-joo had already conveyed the necessary information.
PD Choi Min-seong was also aware of the contents.
he said with his eyes. What you need is a sign that you will be prepared.
I got the autograph and told Lee Ki-seok.
“How about learning how to make lotus leaf tea first?”
“Are you learning lotus leaf tea?”
I asked while looking at Lee Ki-seok’s barren rice fields. They have not grown kites yet, so they look like they don’t know how to learn.
“I think it would be good to learn in advance while preparing the lotus field. We have prepared the necessary materials with experts.”
“That’s what it meant.”
“And I plan to participate in the [Our Agricultural Special Product Idea Daejeon].”
I briefly explained about the agricultural special product contest to Lee Ki-seok. When asked to make a product using kites, he nodded.
“Then are you going to challenge yourself with lotus leaf tea?”
“I think it would be better to decide what products to participate in the competition gradually.”
It was a competition to make our agricultural products creatively. The lotus leaf tea wasn’t bad either, but I could come up with a better idea.
“It feels like something is starting now.”
Lee Ki-seok said with a smile.
“Yes, this is the real beginning.”
The production team took charge of all preparations for the cultivation of kites.
Lotus seeds were readily available.
The most important is the water in the reservoir.
He thought that it would be easy to secure the water in the reservoir just as he had found a seat at the Okcheon Oil Field.
* * *
This is Dawon of Teacher Im Si-baek.
He prepared lotus leaves in advance.
Lee Ki-seok and I learned how to make lotus leaf tea from Im Si-baek.
The filming team stuck together like a shadow and took a picture of it.
Im Si-baek told us about the quality lotus leaves.
“When making lotus leaf tea, use properly grown leaves rather than too young or old leaves. It is also important to check the leaves for diseases or wounds.”
He washed the lotus leaves with clean water.
“There are a lot of foreign matter on the edge of the lotus leaf. You have to make sure that the foreign object has been removed.”
He wiped the washed lotus leaves with a dry towel. Soon the dried lotus leaves were cut into small pieces.
“The lotus leaves should be chopped into 2-3mm wide.”
If it is cut too thick, it will not look good when processing.
He cut the lotus leaves and removed the thick leaves.
“Now we have to peel the lotus leaves.”
A fire was ignited in the teapot for roasting tea leaves. Roast the lotus leaves over low heat.
“If you turn on the fire the first time, the leaves will burn. Controlling the fire is the most important thing.”
Imim Bak roasted the tea leaves while controlling the fire. Brilliant hand craftsmanship emerged.
Even when making green tea, controlling the fire is the most difficult task.
You have to control the heat by smelling the tea leaves.
The fresh tea leaves were taken out and dried in the wind for a while. Then, he placed it on the king-gol mat and rubbed the tea leaves with his hands.
“Repeat this process three times to complete lotus leaf tea.”
The temporary bag trial was over. We made lotus leaf tea as we learned from him.
I also made lotus leaf tea together. The reason I made lotus leaf tea with Lee Ki-seok was to relieve his tension.
Lee Ki-seok was very nervous.
We made a car together and helped him from time to time. He also felt that he was slowly regaining his composure.
“I think Kim Deok-myeong has better skills than Im Si-baek.”
Lee Ki-seok even joked about how relaxed he was.
In this case, the tension should not be released.
i told him
“The art of making tea is important in theory, but you have to learn it physically. Iterative learning is important.”
Lee Ki-seok’s eyes twinkled. He focused solely on making lotus leaf tea.
I finally finished lotus leaf tea.
Lee Ki-seok said with an anxious expression.
“I made it, but how does it taste…”
Teacher Im Si-baek was in charge of evaluating the taste.
He drank the lotus leaf tea I made and smiled as if satisfied.
I also took a sip of lotus leaf tea made by Lee Ki-seok.
He looked at Lee Ki-seok without saying a word. The bear-like man was restless, as if he could fit into a mouse hole.
Finally, the temporary bag opened her mouth.
“pass.”
Teacher Im Si-baek looked at him with a cheerful face.
At that moment, Lee Ki-seok breathed a sigh of relief.
It wasn’t just that I was accepted because of the broadcast.
The lotus leaf tea made by Lee Ki-seok was delicious. The will to succeed somehow seemed to affect the taste of the tea.
It is a warm filming site.
PD Choi Min-seong and the staff also seemed satisfied.
* * *
A few days later, I got a call from Go Ae-joo.
“Are you free now?”
“Now?”
I thought she would be in Seoul, of course.
“I’m at the Hwagae Market right now.”
I hung up the phone saying that it was urgent and that I would meet and talk about the details.
I wondered why she suddenly came.
It didn’t seem to be a matter of whether to exhibit in our agricultural special product idea contest.
Contrary to his usual bright and cheerful voice, he sat down heavily.
Something seems to have gone wrong. I rushed to the store.
Go Ae-joo had her laptop on. At first glance, it is a troubled face.
“What’s wrong?”
Go Ae Joo held out the envelope to me.
“What is this?”
“It’s a proof of content.”
“A proof of contents?”
I opened the envelope.
This is a certificate of contents sent by a person named Han Yun-nam.
If the reservoir water is used, legal action will be taken.
Water was essential for the cultivation of kites. Without the availability of reservoir water, kite cultivation was impossible.
That’s why the face of the go-ahead is full of worry.
“Have you met this person?”
“He’s a non-verbal person.”
Go Ae-ju looked like she was about to cry.
“PD Choi Min-seong took the entire production team and asked for it. I apologized, but I didn’t listen.”
That was then.
A familiar face appeared in the store.
This is Lee Ki-seok, a bear-like man.
“I heard from PD Choi Min-seong.”
Choi Min-sung informed him of the situation. It was decided that Lee Ki-seok should also know.
“I will take care of this.”
Lee Ki-seok looked into my eyes and said.
Even the wretched resolve is one look.
“It may not be easy.”
Go Ae-ju said in a low voice. The production team raised two hands and two feet.
This means that Lee Ki-seok would not be able to do it alone.
“I am well aware of the hard work of Kim Deok-myeong and the production team. I think kite (蓮) is a suitable crop for my situation. I don’t want to give up easily. We’ve gotten enough help, so let’s fix this.”
He seemed to understand Lee Ki-seok’s heart. He is determined not to miss this opportunity.
It means doing anything for it.
“Then how about doing this?”
“how?”
Lee Ki-seok looked at my mouth.
“First of all, I will entrust this task to Mr. Ki-seok. If you are unable to speak or are in a difficult situation, please let me help too.”
“Yes, then, please.”
Lee Ki-seok said politely.
Go Ae Joo seemed to have a complicated heart. It is thinking that Lee Ki-seok or I will not succeed.
* * *
That evening, I met Han Ki-tak at the food stall.
“What’s up? I’ll see you at the food cart.”
“I want to report the situation of Ki-seok Lee.”
Han Gi-tak listened to me. I told him of the embarrassing situation.
“It happened, it’s a big deal.”
Han Gi-tak tilted his glass of soju. worried eyes After thinking for a moment, he asked.
“Can I see the proof?”
I kept a copy. I handed him the envelope.
Han Gi-tak looked at the document carefully.
“Can I visit Ki-seok?”
“Are you senior?”
“Maybe I can help.”
Han Ki-tak was friends with Lee Ki-seok. In such a case, you need someone who can speak comfortably.
“I think it will help, as the senior said. He’s a man who doesn’t even show his hard feelings well.”
“That’s not what I mean.”
“Isn’t that right?”
“It means there is a way to solve this problem.”
“really? Please tell me more.”
Weaknesses of the Greedy
Han Gi-tak said while looking at the copy of the certificate of contents.
“The person who sent this document is someone I know.”
“You know the owner of the reservoir?”
“Gurye is a small town.”
By the way, it was Han Un-nam who sent the certificate. He is a seed like Han Gi-tak.
“You’re a close relative of the family, a mature adult.”
“Really? The world is so small.”
I thought things would be easy.
“It’s probably the fishing grounds that make the reservoir water unavailable.”
Han Yun-nam was running a fishing spot at the reservoir. It is because of the old woman saying that using the reservoir water will have a bad effect on the fishing grounds.
“The reservoir was huge, I didn’t think it would be a problem if we shared the water.”
“You’re right. The reservoir is quite large, so it would be ok to share some water with the lotus field.”
“Then, if your senior tells you, it will be easy, right?”
Han Gi-tak avoided an immediate answer. It was a worrying look.
“Is there any problem?”
“Persuading a mature adult… It’s not that easy.”
“Is there something wrong?”
“He is famous for being greedy. I never do anything that damages anything. Even in my family, I dropped out of school because of that personality.”
“Then, does that mean that it’s no use to persuade your seniors?”
“I’m sorry, but my persuasion alone won’t solve it.”
“You said there was a way, right?”