"Puisam, even after we've come this far, am I still not qualified to enter your heart?"
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"We’ve come this far and yet you are still not satisfied?" Puisam was leaning on Tinjau's chest, traced circles on his skin with the tips of her hair. "What else do you want?"
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"I want to know your story, just like I told you mine," Tinjau said. "I want to know everything about you."
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"...I don't want that."
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"I don't understand your thoughts," Tinjau replied. "When I told you in the train that I no longer want to pursue a purely physical relationship anymore, you agreed, didn't you?"
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"I want to ask you in return: do you think our current relationship is purely physical?"
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"...I don't know."
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"For you, the relationship between a man and a woman only has two extremes: pure sex or pure love? Aren’t there other possibility?"
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"Like what we have now?"
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"Exactly like what we have now."
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"Then why can't we take it a step further?"
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"Because I'm afraid."
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"What are you afraid of?"
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"I'm afraid... that one day we will find it hard to extricate ourselves," Puisam said. "Don't try to get into my heart. The closeness between people can never be perfect. There must be a bottom line. And the distance we have now is my bottom line."
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He sighed, finally accepting this reality: this woman's heart will not open for him.
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Because last night, he failed to hold onto her properly.
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Although Tinjau felt a bit lost and powerless about Puisam's attitude of keeping him at arm's length, understanding their relationship and eliminating unnecessary misunderstandings brought him a sense of relief.
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They continued their roam free journey.
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After saying goodbye to Mr. Welsh and Old Pott, they made several more stops along the Rhine River, staying at the homes of the people they had contacted while in Wiesbaden. Since they were referred by friends or relatives, the hosts were very kind to Tinjau and Puisam.
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Every time they met a new family and established basic trust, it brought them new connections and possibilities.
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They gradually stopped making plans for the next day, whenever they arrived at the next small town along the river, they were almost guaranteed to have acquaintances waiting to greet them with warm hugs.
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If they occasionally ended up in a city outside their interpersonal network, they did not insist on getting it. They would simply find a cozy little inn to stay in, then happily seek out a restaurant with local characteristics for a meal.
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They enjoyed financial freedom, not needing to scrimp and save. As long as they felt okay about trying something new, they didn’t have to think too much and could simply enjoy it.
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Every day, they interact with people from different cultural backgrounds and with varying levels of knowledge, Tinjau's English skills improved dramatically during this period. The residents outside Germany's major cities had English skills that were not much better than his, and their English often carried heavy German or even regional dialect accents.
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Listening to English with different styles every day allowed various individuals to validate his conversations, and Tinjau gradually built up his confidence, improving his bad habit of often being unable to express himself. He began to speak directly without worrying about grammatical correctness or fearing ridicule.
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He gradually realized that his English skills were not as poor as he had imagined. Especially in terms of grammar, many Europeans were equally confused, yet they could still convey their meanings clearly. The key lay in confidence and maintaining a calm mindset.
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**Day 87**
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The two followed the route of the Rhine River until they reached its mouth. By chance, through their connections along the way, they reached out to an old friend of the host family who had settled in Denmark, and they followed the coastline to Copenhagen.
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Puisam seemed to really like the famous bronze statue of The Little Mermaid, stayed there for several days.
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"Did you know? This Little Mermaid statue has had its head cut off twice," Puisam said.
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"Why would anyone does something so destructive?"
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"In order to possess this woman all to themselves. With such melting look stirs the possessive desires of many anonymous collectors. Replicas of this statue have spread all over the world, but you know what? No matter how faithful and skilful the replicas are, they can never compare to the nostalgia expressed by the original."
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"Nostalgia..."
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"Do you see? For so many years, she has been so arrogant and dismissive of Copenhagen, turning her head and looking at the boundless sea. The mermaid's true home is never here."
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"...Puisam, do you miss home?"
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She suddenly turned her head, looking at Tinjau's eyes with a complex expression for a long time before finally saying, "I have no home. I am a person who belongs nowhere."
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Copenhagen was a turning point heading north, and the mermaid's gaze seemed to guide them to their next stop. They circled around the northern tip of Denmark, leaving the Baltic Sea, then crossing the North Sea to England in the east, finally arriving in Edinburgh in the north, where they reunited with Mr. Welsh, who happened to be visiting friends there.
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They stayed at Mr. Welsh's local mansion for a few days. It was only when he had to rush back to Germany for business that he reluctantly let them go.
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Mr. Welsh had an exceptionally vast interpersonal network in England, and through his introductions, they also stayed with several hosts in the Midland, each of whom was an interesting person with a special personality. Listening to their life stories and stepping into their lives greatly broadened Tinjau and Puisam's horizons.
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However, the impact they felt was not as strong as it had been in Germany.
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Then they arrived in London.
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In this city, they chose not to leverage any personal connections. They selected a unique hotel to stay in and leisurely explored the most famous local tourist attractions, trying out high-end restaurants recommended in local magazines.
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On a clear night, they shared a warm and lonely kiss at the highest point of the "London Eye." Puisam turned around, silently resting her head against the window, overlook the London nightscape beneath the Ferris wheel.
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The evening breeze was a bit chilly. Tinjau who holding her from behind, brought his body close to her. "What’s on your mind?"
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"...I’m a bit tired."
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"So am I." Tinjau was pleased to know that Puisam felt the same way. "In the past two months, we’ve been entering the lives of various people, striving to turn strangers we meet into friends. Although it’s been a joyful and fulfilling experience, I feel like my curiosity has started to numb."
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"But... the journey will continue."
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"I understand. Until we find a place where we can settle down."
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"Or until we find a reason to part ways."
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"..." Tinjau could only smile bitterly.
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After leaving London, Tinjau had given up on keeping track of how many stops he had made with Puisam. She continued to leverage her affinity, expanding their network.
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Although they seemed aimless, he had a vague feeling that they were slowly approaching a resting place that awaited them.
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It was a silent approach.
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Eventually, they arrived at a small Irish town that wasn’t mentioned in any travel guides. The countryside scenery outside the town was beautiful, and the wooden buildings in the town have a medieval charm. The people walking on the streets were simply dressed, moving at a slow and leisurely pace, making it seem like an ideal resting place.
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They found the guesthouse they had previously contacted.
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The hosts who received them were an elderly couple named the Quinns. They often complained to their friends living in Dublin that although their new house was very comfortable, living in such a large place with just the two of them felt quite lonely.
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One time, while Mrs. Quinn was on the phone with a friend airing her grievances again, it just so happened that the friend was receiving Tinjau and Puisam.
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Puisam's kind and considerate nature endeared her to the elderly couple, so they asked Puisam and Tinjau, the young couple who had plenty of time, to take some time to visit the lonely elderly Irish couple.
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The Quinns lived in a three-story wooden house, said to be a relic from the medieval period. After several renovations, the appearance of the house still retains a quite primitive charm.
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The Quinns purchased the house about two years ago, intending to enjoy their retirement, but they hadn’t considered that after a lifetime of hard work, it wouldn’t be easy to get used to a life of stillness.
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**Day 108**
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Since Tinjau and Puisam arrived a day earlier than planned, Mrs. Quinn hadn’t prepared the beds yet. Puisam immediately rolled up her sleeves and said she would help, pulling Tinjau along to move heavy items from the storage room.
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The dusty storage room has greatly aroused Puisam's curiosity. She completely ignored the dust on her body and began rummaging through various old items stored inside.
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Since Mr. Quinn had injured his back when he was young, after buying the house, he had simply piled up the various things left by the previous owner to free up a small amount of space for his own belongings. As for the clutter, it felt too wasteful to throw away, but he didn’t have the strength to sort through everything, so it remained untouched.
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After Tinjau finished made the bed in the guest room, he returned to the storage room and found Puisam still engrossed in her treasure hunt. He had never seen her so absorbed in something to the point that she being completely carried away.
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"Tinjau! See what I found!"
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"...Huh? Is this an oven? It’s quite large..."
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"It’s a type specifically for bakeries, an older model. And do you see what’s inside these boxes? All the equipment for pastry is here!"
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"Is this house used to be a bakery?"
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When they mentioned this to the Quinns over the dinner, the couple reacted differently. "I heard it was indeed a bakery five years ago; we heard the neighbors mention it when we first moved in. But it closed down several years ago."
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"I heard the previous owner was a widow who ran her late husband’s business alone. A wealthy businessman happened to pass by a few years ago and was drawn in by the aroma of freshly baked bread, following the scent to the shop. For the next few months, a luxurious Bentley would often be seen parked in the town, staying for several days before leaving. When that car finally drove away for the last time, the widow was said to have left with a happy smile, sitting in the passenger seat. They never returned, and this house remained empty until it was put up for sale two years ago."
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"This is just gossip among neighbors. I have full of doubts, but my wife firmly believes it," Mr. Quinn said.
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"Puisam, do you believe this is a true story?"
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"Of course! It’s such a romantic story!"
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"Romantic doesn’t mean it is trustworthy," Tinjau muttered to himself in Mandarin. Puisam and Mrs. Quinn immediately reacted, glaring at him simultaneously. Women’s intuition is terribly precise. He could only look at Mr. Quinn, who sympathetically shrugged at Tinjau.
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"We bought this house through a broker and didn’t have direct contact with the previous owner. According to the broker, they didn’t seem to care much about the price. They just wanted to sell it to someone who appreciated small-town life. In fact, only retirees have the leisure for that. It’s a sixteen-hour drive from Dublin, and ordinary working class would never choose to settle here."
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Tinjau glanced at Puisam beside him, who was smiling and responding to Mr. Quinn's words. The joy and anticipation reflected in her expression were something he had never seen before.
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**Day 109**
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When Tinjau woke up, he found that Puisam slept beside him had already gotten up. After freshened up, he went downstairs and saw her pacing outside the front door, seemingly deep in thought.
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"No wonder the design of the front door of this house seems to be different from other houses. Look at this floor-to-ceiling glass display window that occupies an entire wall and that bread rack was pushed aside and left empty. And! If we put this together with that table, isn’t it be the cash register counter back then?"
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"Puisam, are you thinking of..."
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"Don’t underestimate me; I hold a professional certificate as a Western-style pastry chef issued by the Hong Kong Federation of Restaurants & Related Trades. My skills in making bread and pastries theoretically reach the level of the pastry chef of four-star hotel."
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"So, you’re a professional pastry chef?" Tinjau looked at Puisam in disbelief.
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"Of course not," she said. "Do you think I traveled all the way to the other side of the planet just to do what I’ve been doing back home?"
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"Then why..."
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"I once had a childhood sweetheart. Owning a bakery was a dream we had pursued together for many years." Puisam said, "In the past few years, we’ve been working hard, and although it’s been tough, I’ve gritted my teeth and endured it. Because I firmly believed that as long as we saved enough money, we could realize our dream of getting married and opening a bakery, and the prince and princess would live happily ever after in their castle... But in the end, when we finally saved enough money, the princess broke up with the prince. It turned out that all of this was just my one-sided wish."
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"Puisam..."
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"Don’t worry! I am not intended to trap you in the castle," she said. "I’ve spent five years honing my skills in making pastries, but I’ve never actually tried to sell my creations. I want to test my skills to see if I can pass the judgment of ordinary customers."
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When Puisam revealed to the Quinns that she wanted to make good use of the equipment in their storage room and try making bread, they readily agreed.
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The Quinns had been worried that their retirement life was too dull, so they are naturally welcome to play baking game with young people in a lively manner.
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However, when they learned that Puisam intended to reorganize the unused ground floor into a shop, they realized she wasn’t just going to bake a few loaves for fun. She genuinely wanted to run a bakery.
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Seeing the two young people were so enthusiastic, they moved all the large ovens and equipment into place within just two days with their strong execution ability. At this point, it was too late to stop them.
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Thoughtful Puisam knew that they are taking this decision upon themselves. She formally proposed to the Quinns that she wanted to rent the entire ground floor of the house. Tinjau had checked the market rates with the local real estate agency and suggested a rent to the Quinns that was 30% higher than the market price.
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But the condition was that for the time being, they need Mr. Quinn, who have Irish citizenship to handle the business registration and other formalities. This meant that, in name, the Quinns would be the legal owners of the bakery. Of course, all administrative costs would be borne by Puisam and Tinjau.
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"For us retirees, money is no longer a significant consideration. It’s just..."
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"Mr. Quinn, what other concerns do you have?"
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"You two have only been here for a few days. You suddenly say you want to open a shop, and you actually going to run a shop, as if you’re just playing a game like children. Young people, doing business is not that simple..."
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"Mr. Quinn, please hold on. The bread is about to come out." Tinjau and Puisam immediately put on heat-resistant gloves and opened the oven, instantly filling the room with the delightful aroma of freshly baked bread.
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Mr. Quinn looked at his wife with surprise, while she wore a proud expression as if to say, "Have you learned the power of love yet?" She had always been supportive of this romantic idea.
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"This is our first batch of bread. Please, Mr. Quinn, try it and give us your feedback, okay?"
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He took the still-hot bread, tore off a piece. Hot steam came out, carrying the aroma of wheat into his nostrils. He put the golden soft bread into his mouth.
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After finishing the entire loaf, Mr. Quinn looked at his wife, then at Tinjau and Puisam. He said in a daze, "...Can you teach my wife how to make it too?"
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"Miss. Puisam, is that okay?" Mrs. Quinn asked and holding Puisam's hand.
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"Of course!" she replied with a cheerful smile.
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Since then, Mr. Quinn no longer insisted on opposing the idea of opening a bakery and was more than willing to help Puisam and Tinjau with various legal procedures. The business registration process in Ireland was very simple and efficient, and the bakery quickly obtained its operating permit.
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**Day 112**
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Tinjau and Puisam were used to working in the highly competitive financial centers of Asia, so their efficiency and action-oriented mindset were beyond what the Quinns could imagine.
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Once they decided to open for business, they refused to waste any time, immediately taking the first batch of freshly baked bread outside, give the bread to passing neighbors as a gift on that day, and announcing the opening of their new shop.
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Puisam and Tinjau took on multiple roles, baking, selling, and managing the cash register, while also sourcing ingredients and decorating the shop. After two weeks of working late into the night, the shop was finally renovated, and they no longer had to stand outside hawking anymore.
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They often worked until late at night, only to sleep two or three hours, and then waking up at four or five in the morning to prepare the first batch of bread, but both of them considered it a joyful and fulfilling exhaustion.
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Tinjau insisted on helping Puisam making bread, but he often took the opportunity to playing prank, secretly smearing flour on the tip of Puisam's nose or suddenly hugging her from behind to give her a shock.
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"Stop playing around! You’re ruining the kneaded dough!"
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"My hands are stronger. I’ll knead the dough into soft bread!"
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"Not like that! This is dough, not my breast!"
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"Hehe... then teach me, is this how it’s done?"
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"Be serious! Don’t get my clothes dirty!" Unable to withstand Tinjau's antics, Puisam eventually guided him through some basic techniques, and four hands worked together to knead the poor dough.
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"...Tinjau, have you seen that movie?"
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"You mean 'Ghost'? Of course! I watched it twice."
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"I’ve seen it eight times."
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They were referring to the classic scene in "Ghost" where the male and female leads embrace while shaping pottery together.
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From then on, the morning ritual of kneading dough became a sweet time for the two to cultivate their feelings.
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And this unnamed bakery naturally took on the name "Ghost." Apart from the two who named it, only the Quinns knew that the name was derived from the morning dough-kneading sessions of the two.
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Later, the Quinns also learned from Tinjau and Puisam, and every morning, they embraced tightly, learning how to knead the softest dough.
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Tinjau, who had never learned how to make bread before, perhaps due to his limited talent, as he often struggled to get it right. Even Puisam, who had put in a lot of effort to teach him, found it baffling.
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Tinjau didn’t get discouraged; instead, he combined learning with entertainment, coming up with countless mischievous ideas that caused chaos in the kitchen. Initially, it was just to lighten the mood, but unexpectedly, it led to fruitful results.
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Puisam’s carefully crafted "Bunny Bread" (which looked like a cute bunny lying on the grass) became the most popular item in the shop, especially very popular among mothers.
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One time, after Tinjau requested with soft words, Puisam let him responsible for shaping part of Bunny Bread. But when those bread came out of the oven, it looked nothing like a bunny; instead, it resembled the world-famous Roswell Alien, with a head shaped like an inverted Tianjin pear.
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The appearance of those bread completely contradicted Puisam’s aesthetic standards, but she couldn’t bear to throw it away and wasted those bread, so she reluctantly displayed it in the shop, and threatening Tinjau that if those bread didn’t sell, Tinjau would have to eat it all.
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But unexpectedly, the sixty rejected alien-shaped breads were warmly welcomed by the children in the town. Tinjau decided to ride the wave of success and planned to make another batch of alien bread the next day, but when it came out of the oven, it looked like a pig with a human face instead.
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Needless to say, the "Human-Faced Pig Bread" continued to be popular among the children, even more popular than the aliens from the day before.
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Gradually, the children began to look forward to what kind of quirky bread they could buy the next day. But even if you asked the original creator, Tinjau, he won’t be able to answer. He won’t know what his masterpiece will look like until the bread came out of the oven.
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The various distorted and failed creations born from Tinjau’s poor baking skills perfectly matched the playful hearts of the children. Although the mothers didn’t particularly like the tasteless appearance of Tinjau’s bread, seeing their children with pocket money choosing not to buy other unhealthy snacks and instead lining up to buy bread. They start to feel grateful for the baker's ingenuity.
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Puisam was also very pleased with Tinjau's activeness. She entrusted him with nearly half of the bread-making tasks to free up time to try making cheesecake that she was best at back home.
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Since Ireland is close to the Netherlands, it was easy to buy quality cheese at a low price, so the cakes Puisam made were even more delicious than those she made back home.
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At first, Puisam was a bit worried that her cake recipes were Japanese-style and wondered if Europeans would like them.
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But it seemed she was overly concerned.
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The creamy texture of the cheesecake won the hearts of female customers of all ages. The exotic decor and presentation especially captivated the female students in the town.
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The mini cheesecakes, which had no cream frosting and emphasized the original flavor of the cheese, became the favorite item for the elderly during afternoon tea.
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In this way, Tinjau and Puisam's bakery continued to develop smoothly.
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