Webnovel Author In The Apocalypse World-Chapter 326: Candied Creations

And since he hadn't prepared enough candy wrappers to cover them, he had to temporarily store them in the ground.

To better organize the candied fruit, Kim Haru began making specialized grass holders for them.

Grass holders were simple to craft: a sturdy wooden stick with some tightly bound straw at one end.

Both the wooden sticks and straw were abundant on the small farm.

After crafting the first grass holder, Go Okrim and Kang Hose quickly caught on to the straightforward technique and started making their own.

Their speed far surpassed Kim Haru's, and their tightly bound, stable designs were exceptionally sturdy.

Realizing this, Kim Haru gladly handed the task over to them.

In no time, they had made ten grass holders, enough to hold all the candied fruit skewers he had prepared.

"Want to try one?" Kim Haru picked up a skewer of crescent-shaped orange candied fruit and gestured to the two of them.

Go Okrim and Kang Hose didn't hesitate.

Each of them selected a skewer they found visually appealing and began eating.

Kim Haru also grabbed a skewer and took a bite.

The crisp sugar shell cracked with a satisfying crunch.

The diluted sugar mixture wasn't overly sweet or cloying.

As he bit further, the soft texture of the orange segments released a burst of juice, its slight tang balancing the sweetness of the shell.

The natural fruity aroma of the orange added another layer of flavor, making the candied fruit unexpectedly delicious.

Kim Haru felt increasingly pleased with his culinary skills.

Who knew he had such a talent for making candied fruit?

These candied fruit skewers were good enough to sell.

Of course, Kim Haru hadn't made them with the intention of selling, and even after discovering how tasty they were, he had no plans to change his mind.

As the days drew closer to the New Year, the entire Pyeongseong Safe Zone was immersed in a joyful atmosphere.

Once covered in snow, the safe zone was now splashed with large patches of red, mostly decorations made by the residents for the celebration.

With limited paper, some used cloth instead, dyeing it red.

These vibrant decorations fluttered against the snowy backdrop, creating a stunning sight.

On this day designated for cleaning, even the weather seemed cooperative.

The skies cleared early, and by afternoon, the rare winter sun made an appearance.

At the small farm, everyone was busy with the big cleanup.

Of course, most of the work fell to Go Okrim and Kang Hose.

Kim Haru, relying on the system's dust-free environment, preferred to lounge in his rocking chair under the rare sunshine.

He found it even more delightful to sketch or play games in the sun.

"Even if it's not dirty, we still need to clean up! It's about sweeping away last year's bad luck and misfortune to welcome a fresh new year," Go Okrim grumbled with a sigh.

Despite his words, neither he nor Kang Hose forced Kim Haru to join the cleaning.

The two of them diligently cleaned every corner of the small farm, including the chicken coop, duck shed, and pigsty.

Cleaning wasn't just for the house—each person needed to freshen up as well.

Haircuts and personal grooming were part of the tradition.

Kim Haru couldn't avoid this task.

His hair, originally styled as a medium-length cut, had grown well past his shoulders after nearly two seasons in this world without a trim.

Fortunately, his striking appearance made any hairstyle suit him, but it was time for a cut.

Go Okrim's haircutting skills were barely passable, capable only of shortening hair without much thought to style.

In contrast, Kang Hose turned out to be surprisingly skilled.

His movements were practiced, and he could even create specific styles.

"I used to trim the fur of Luna and Cresent regularly," Kang Hose explained when Kim Haru and Go Okrim expressed their surprise.

In other words, his skills were honed on animals.

Regardless of how he learned, Kang Hose's work was undeniably better than Go Okrim's.

There was no question who Kim Haru would choose.

This time, Kim Haru opted for a shorter cut, moving away from his medium-length style.

The moment Kang Hose finished, Kim Haru felt an immediate sense of refreshment.

While the three humans focused on their haircuts, the animals gathered around, curiously watching.

Looking at the fluffy dogs, Kim Haru suggested with a smile, "Why not share the joy? Let's give them a wash and a little grooming too."

Although Kim Haru had previously declared he wouldn't shave the Cryo Wolf, a bit of trimming and styling was a different matter.

Not just the Cryo Wolf, but Luna and Cresent were also due for a thorough cleaning.

Once the three had tidied themselves up, they connected a warm water pipe from the wooden cabin and began washing the Cryo Wolf in the open yard.

The Unmelted Frost Bamboo Tree silently absorbed extra heat, ensuring the water stayed warm and didn't freeze in the chilly air.

Luna and Cresent were smaller in size, so they could be taken inside the wooden cabin for a bath.

However, the Cryo Wolf didn't have that luxury.

Fortunately, they didn't fear the cold at all, nor were they like cats who hated water.

When Kim Haru aimed the hose at them and sprayed water, they became so excited they couldn't stop jumping around, trying to catch the water streaming down from above with their mouths wide open.

Although they always missed, they kept trying, completely entertained.

In this playful half-washing, half-frolicking manner, it took several hours to finish bathing all the Cryo Wolf.

Afterward, Kim Haru opened the door of the wooden cabin, letting the Cryo Wolf stand by the entrance where the warm air blowing out would dry their fur.

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Some of the more impatient Cryo Wolf ran to areas outside the reach of the Unmelted Frost Bamboo Tree's warming effect, where the water on their bodies quickly turned to ice.

As they shook themselves wildly, the ice cracked and fell off with soft "pop, pop, pop" sounds, leaving them dry.