The two white dogs followed behind the madam, following her into the kitchen when she did and waiting outside the bathroom door when she went to the bathroom. She clearly seemed experienced in having them around.

“The dogs seem to really like the madam.”

“She raised them personally when they were pups. Right now, I’m sure she likes them more than even her own children that she suffered to give birth to.”

The elder pushed some gang-doenjang over to his side.

“I’m sure it’ll be to your tastes. Geunsoo and Ganghwan liked it as well.”

Maru scooped a spoonful of gang-doenjang and put it on top of his rice.

He mixed a bit of the vegetables, rice, and the gang-doenjang and wrapped it in some lettuce before putting it in his mouth. The taste was first-rate, with just the right saltiness accompanied by that slight doenjang taste.

“Madam! I think you can sell this gang-doenjang and make a fortune.”

The madam, who was peeling garlic in the kitchen, smiled pleasantly.

“Would you like to take some home?”

“I’d be really grateful if you could give me some. Oh, and also, these dried bracken shoots are really nice too.”

"Alright, alright, I’ll pack you some of those as well. Say, dear, where did you find someone so fawning like him?...