171 – 171. Home sweet home(1)
A few days before the day Ahn Soo-ho met Seol Ah-hyun. Specifically, the day he was arrested.
After coming out of the police investigation, Xiao Mei was facing an unprecedented crisis.
‘It’s a big deal… ….’
She was a broker. Reliability is the key to a broker, and reliability is determined by how well and quietly it resolves requests.
But look at her situation now.
An item that was supposed to be delivered to a customer was intercepted by someone else in the area.
Moreover, the person was arrested by the police, making it impossible for her to retrieve her belongings on her own.
Even by a series of incidents, the object she was carrying, ‘primitive silver’, was revealed to the world through the news.
Her request was ruined to the extent that it is not enough to say that it was a failure. By now, the party member who sold the product and the Winter Alliance, who should have received it, must have been angry.
‘What should I do now… ….’
If you go back to China, you will be arrested by the police for smuggling artifacts, but if you stay in Korea, there is no way the Winter Alliance, which has already invested 4 billion won, will not leave you alone.
Shao Mei, who took her previous level of requests and ate them, was in a situation of dilemma.
At this, she thought, Oh, all right. Her broker’s life was like a lantern in front of the wind.
“Hey… ….”
If you run away, which country should you run to? But can I run away? Wherever you go, the police will come after you.
A man approached Xiao Mei, who was lying helplessly with such thoughts in mind.
“I think there is something wrong… …. Is there anything I can do to help?”
That man was Ryu Tae-hyeon. He has a very good personality, is very far-fetched, and is the main character who can never turn away from those in trouble.
He was always there to help someone who seemed in trouble.
‘Help me? Me? You?’
However, Xiaomei is only close to Ryu Taehyun’s touch.
If you could help me, how would you help me? What the hell can you do Don’t throw words so lightly when you don’t even know my situation right now.
Complaints that rise up to the throat. However, Xiao Mei soon remembered that she was in no position to complain. Not to mention the cold reality that the only person she can rely on in this remote country is the male student in front of her.
‘But maybe… ….’
But the next moment, a glimmer of hope appears in Xiao-Mei’s eyes. Isn’t the man in front of her the one who risked his life to save himself who was already unfamiliar?
Perhaps, just as this man saved himself during the day, he will be able to save him from the dangers to come.
“…… If you have time, could you talk to me for a minute?”
Betting on that tiny possibility, Xiao-Mei grabbed Ryu Tae-Hyun’s outstretched hand.
***
-…… Anyway, that’s how it happened, brother. Just looking at it, it seemed like he had a situation related to him, but he said he had nowhere to go. For now, we’re living together in my dorm room.
“A dorm room?”
Ahn Su-ho was startled by Ryu Tae-hyeon’s carefree words and asked.
“You’re in a men’s dormitory. But can we stay together?”
-Of course, if you get caught, it’s the end. But how are you hiding? No one heard…… Don’t lose Eunsol and the professor caught me. Oh, I heard from Jini too. And again…….
Ahn Suho swallowed a laugh at the familiar names that came out. Just by hearing the name, I could clearly guess what Ryu Tae-hyun’s life had been like for the past two weeks.
For example, Na Na-sol, who is burning with obsessive affection for Ryu Tae-hyeon at the presence of her housemate who appeared out of nowhere, has a seizure and attacks.
Professor Do So-young, who happened to find out about her situation, initially objected, but eventually she nodded at Ryu Tae-hyeon’s persuasion and said, ‘This time is an exception for Ryu Tae-hyeon.’
After being caught by Jin Ryu, who was sharing the room next to her, her younger sister Ryu Seol found out about it, and the two male Jin put their heads together over the silence of her talkative sister.
Aside from that, there are things like this and that that happen naturally when a man and a woman are living in the same room. The breathtaking hide-and-seek due to random inspections during the dormitory roll call.
‘While I was rotting in the detention center, this guy sat down while filming a youth love comedy.’
Although Ahn Su-ho felt a bit unfair, deep down he thought that Ryu Tae-hyun was the main character. Getting caught up in the incident each time was similar to Ahn Soo-ho, but the content was vastly different.
But no matter how you do it, you brought a girl to the boys’ dormitory and put her to sleep for two weeks…….
“But Taehyun-ah. Have you talked to Winter?”
-Winter?
“Yes. In the middle of winter, the broker could have easily arranged a place for him to stay… ….”
If it was midwinter, it would be enough to lie down and eat rice cakes, as long as Xiaomei gave me a quiet room. But why did she not ask her and let her stay in her own dormitory room at her own risk.
-I was originally going to explain the circumstances to Kyeol-gyeol and ask for help. But in winter, he’s a bit…….
“Why? Are you two still awkward?”
-It’s not that the two of them are awkward, he’s avoiding me one-sidedly. Continuing from the last ranking match. It’s to the point where it’s hard to even see his face in class, let alone contact him.
Ahn Suho was quite surprised by those words. It’s already been almost 3 weeks since the ranking match, but I didn’t know that I was still in despair.
‘The shock must have been greater than I thought.’
Certainly, the confidence in the middle of winter was different when I fought with him. She had no doubt that she would definitely win, but she must have been very heartbroken to have lost like that.
If the heartache continues, it may become irreversible if something goes wrong. Ahn Su-ho thought that she would have to go check out the mid-winter condition sooner or later.
– Mr. Taehyun. What the hell are you talking about for so long? Hurry up and tell that person to come here right away! No, just change me! Because I’ll speak for myself!!!
-Mr. Xiaomei. Sound, sound. I can hear everything outside.
-Ah. Mi, I’m sorry. But anyway, please come quickly. Because this is a matter of life and death….
A polite voice that was quite different from when dealing with Ahn Soo-ho rang through the phone. Ahn Soo-ho sensed that the two of them had become quite close over the past two weeks.
‘Yes. She’s a character who might have become a heroine in her original state.’
I liked Ryu Tae-hyeon’s love story, but Ahn Su-ho felt unfair inside. She fought for Xiao Mei, and the same is true for herself, but she is friendly only to Ryu Tae-hyeon and treats herself as a weakling.
Of course, at the time he intercepted the silver in the beginning, Ahn Su-ho himself knew very well that it was cheap to be treated like that.
“Taehyun-ah. Mr. Xiaomei… Tell me I’m going to see you soon If you tell me a convenient time, I’ll go at the right time.”
-Okay bro. Anyway, I just wanted to hear what happened. See you face to face soon
After hanging up the phone, Suho Ahn raised his head, and Ahyeon Seol was looking at him with her eyes wide open. He says shyly
“I’m sorry, Mr. Ahyeon. Suddenly got a call How far have we been talking?”
“…… Even the part where Suho is living a blessed life because he has two girlfriends. But when I picked up the phone, it seems that there are only two women around?”
“Ahahahaha… ….”
Xiao Mei wasn’t like that at all, but she definitely had a lot of girls around An Shu Ho. Of course, he had no intention of developing into a lover with anyone, including Xiao-Mei.
“Then shall we end here today? I also have afternoon work later, and since Suho passed away, it seems like he has other things to do…….”
Ahyeon Seol invited me in a strangely sharp voice. However, it was such a subtle change that Ahn Su-ho did not notice the change.
“…… Is it so. Then see you again tomorrow.”
He had finished his meal anyway, and had done his errands, so there was no reason for him to stay any longer. Ahn Su-ho stood up from his seat, leaving behind a subtle unpleasant feeling.
The meeting between Ahn Su-ho and Seol Ah-hyun ended like that. Ahn Su-ho went straight to Sokcho. No matter how much the railroad is connected, the street is a street, and when he arrived at the house, it was already evening time.
-The ring.
Around that time, a text message arrived from Ryu Tae-hyeon. It was a message about the meeting place and time.
‘It’s 12 o’clock tonight on the roof of Building A of the 1st year male dormitory.’
I thought I caught it in a hurry, but it wasn’t that I couldn’t understand it. For Xiao-Mei, it was a problem that had to be resolved quickly.
Remove the horns as well. It was better for Ahn Su-ho to meet her early. He went home thinking about the meeting a few hours later.
Now then.
“Welcome.”
Ji Ye-won greeted him in a house where no one should be. A question appears on Ahn Soo-ho’s face.
“Ji Ye-won? What are you doing here?”
“I was waiting for you to come. And it’s not just me.”
– That’s right! I have too!
At that time, a voice rang out from the bathroom next to the entrance. It was also a familiar voice.
“…… Sky? What are you doing there again?”
-Of course I was waiting for you! Continue right after class! Gee, the timing is a bit off right now, so it’s in the bathroom, but… !
“So why are you two waiting for me?”
“Because I’m worried.”
Ji Ye-won shot at Ahn Su-ho.
“Ahn Soo-ho. Do you know how surprised I was when I called you earlier in the morning because you were from Seoul? How long has it been since you came out of jail? You were released just yesterday. But why are you already wandering around like that in such a hurry?”
“It was absolutely necessary. Regarding this matter, I have something to discuss with Seol Ah-hyun of the Black Dragon Society-“
“I know. I know. As far as the fact that you’re not running around for no reason. But you can at least tell us a story before you go anywhere.”
Ahn Suho felt sorry for those words. As Ji Ye-won said, he hadn’t contacted the two before heading to the Black Dragon.
“I’m sorry. I used to tell her right after she came back, but I was not considerate.”
“…… It’s not like we’re going to report on your every move. But you have to tell me in advance about this. If you suddenly disappear without a word like that, it’s only natural for those of us who are left to worry that you’ve gotten caught up in something else.”
“………… I know. I must have not thought of your feelings.”
Ahn Su-ho did not make any excuses. Because Ahn Su-ho was wrong from one to ten.
Thinking about it, I had a feeling that I decided to go to Seoul this time too hastily. Although the matter itself was an urgent matter, it was right to leave the matter at least for the two lovers. It’s not that the two of them contacted each other and found out later.
“I’m sorry, Yewon. My thoughts were short I will make sure this doesn’t happen in the future.”
“…… Okay. I just need to know.”
“The sky is you too. I’m sorry for making you worry about me.”
-Muh, I’m looking for an apple, but I’m doing it over the door?! I’ll do it later when I go out! No, please get away from the door for now! Cow, because I can hear everything… !
“?? Are you okay. I don’t care about that-“
-I care. I!!!! Get off now! No, just get out!! If I go outside and say I’m done, then come in!! Hurry!!
Why did he come back at the right time when he was in the bathroom? Kang Ha-neul screamed resentfully in the bathroom. Her voice echoed in the bathroom.
“Yes, yes. I’m sorry in many ways, Heaven…….”
Ahn Su-ho walked out the front door with a confused face. After a while, the sound of dripping water. Right after that, Kang Ha-neul shouted in a voice that reminded me of him to come in.
-Kiik.
Ahn Su-ho went inside. Ji Ye-won’s expression was slightly more relaxed than before, perhaps thanks to Ahn Su-ho’s apology, while Kang Ha-neul’s face was reddened and her head was buried in her bed, perhaps because of embarrassment.
“Mmm. He, have you both eaten?”
It was a question I brought up because I had nothing to say, but just in time, both of them were still before dinner. Seeing the two shaking their heads dori-dori, Ahn Soo-ho nodded, saying, “It just went well.”
“Then let’s eat. We talk about this while eating. I’ll get ready, so sit down and wait.”
Ahn Soo-ho confidently opened the refrigerator, thinking that he would show off his skills after a long time. However, the inside of the refrigerator was empty.
“Huh? Why is there nothing?”
“Because you threw away all the spoiled things while you were imprisoned.”
It was Ji Ye-won who answered. She glanced over the refrigerator from over Ahn Su-ho’s shoulder and said yes, then stood up.
“Abandoned? Who?”
“I am. Will I or someone else take care of your house? I’m right next door and I know the password. You should use it at times like this.”
Is it okay to go in and out of someone else’s house as if I were going in and out of my own? While Ahn Su-ho was making a confused expression, Ji Ye-won shrugged and headed for the front door.
“Where are you going?”
“My room. I made some curry this morning, let’s eat that.”
“Curry? Suddenly, why curry?”
“I was going to have dinner with you tonight. It’s sad to think that I couldn’t eat properly in the detention center. Besides, don’t you like curry?”
“I make curry…… ?”
Ahn Suho tilted his head slightly. He didn’t particularly hate curry, but neither did he. Just eat if you have it and drink it if you don’t.
‘But why does Ji Ye-won know that I like curry… …. Ah.’
At that time, memories of the past flashed through his mind.
‘I’m sure he said that when Yewon made curry about a month ago. I didn’t think much of it, I just said that I like the food that Yewon made for me…….’
It must have been nothing more than a casually mentioned, ceremonially spilled word. However, Ji Ye-won remembered that one word and made curry today. I want to serve him his favorite food for him who just came out of the detention center.
“Since you just need to boil it, I will bring the whole pot. Wait a minute.”
Ji Ye-won walked out the front door with a strangely flushed face.
“…… Brother.”
Then Kang Ha-neul, who had been silent until then, called Ahn Su-ho. Lying on the bed, only turning his head slightly, still half-buried his face in the pillow.
“Oh, Yewon unnie did it today, but I will cook for you next time. I’m also practicing cooking every weekend these days…….”
After saying that, Kang Ha-neul couldn’t overcome his embarrassment and turned his head away again. Perhaps because of what happened a while ago, he seemed embarrassed to face Ahn Su-ho.
However, her earlobes, ripe as red as apples, and her restless toes, clearly represented her feelings. Ahn Su-ho laughs at that cute appearance.
“Thank you, Heaven. And I’m sorry. What I couldn’t tell you beforehand. And the one I apologized to the bathroom door a moment ago.”
“…… Are you okay. It could be.”
Kang Ha-neul, who answered bluntly, turned his head slightly after pondering for a while. Through her tousled hair, she looks up at her eyes.
“Anyway, oppa. That…… , You worked hard.”
“Huh?”
“You worked hard! I mean this day! Things didn’t go as well as I thought, and I don’t think it’s finished yet……. Anyway, you came back safely. That’s it. You really worked hard.”
After hesitantly speaking, Kang Ha-neul couldn’t overcome her shyness and buried her face in her pillow again. She said all the things she couldn’t say when she was drunk, but it still seemed embarrassing to say things that tickled her soberly.
However, that attitude rather showed that her words were sincere. At her fresh encouragement, her Ahn Su-ho smiled.
“Yes. Thanks. Sky.”
It was a laugh that seemed so carefree.