Sooho

Chapter 177: The deal with Nobuhisa was only half honored.

Ahn Soo Ho released him from the brainwashing and turned off the explosive switch in his head, but there was no more than that. Their relationship was simply based on need. He just had to believe him as much as he wanted and use him as much as he needed.

‘Isn’t that just life?’

Many people asked this to Ahn Soo Ho.

They asked what he lived for.

And his answer was always the same.

“Nothing.”

‘Nothing?’

Some might have perceived this as lack of responsibility, but Ahn Soo Ho really didn’t have a specific goal in life. Some chased after power while others sought peace or unity, but he didn’t wish for a life with a clear objective.

Why? Because he had already experienced it before.

‘I’ve already lived countless lives.’

The memories of this world that flowed in him in his way through Hades.

People imagined hell in a vague way. However, in every life was both heaven and hell. Some man thought living with his horrible wife and children was hell while some woman thought the continued sexual harassment was hell. Among the criminals behind bars, some liked being in jail while others didn’t. There were those who hated being distant from the real world while there were those who felt comforted.

‘People without certainty.’

But people always said to have goals and dreams in life.

Why? Because people believed that that was the best way to achieve a better future. However, it was even worse to press one to have an uncertain dream or objective. Most humans lived in a society. However, there were people who just weren’t cut out for society.

People who didn’t want to talk to other people.

Even 1% of a population of 7 billion people was still 70 million, and among those, 1% of them denied society. They wanted the convenience of civilization but also live the way they wanted. If a normal person was like that, they were a naturalist, but if it was a person with a strong passion, they were considered anarchists. And on top of that, if they had power, they were capable of becoming terrorists or revolutionists.

As soon as Nobuhisa left, Lee So Hye came in.

“Who was that?”

“A business partner.”

“Really?”

Lee So Hye was showing interest in her brother’s business these days, but it was possible that her goal was to meet lots of celebrities. If she showed potential, he could leave her with a business. After all, Ahn Soo Ho didn’t care if she made it go bankrupt or not. However, that didn’t mean he would leave a business to a president with no skill.

“Is there anywhere you want to go?”

“No, not really…”

She was fumbling with her fingers as if she had something to say.

“Tell me. As long as it’s not about you getting married, I’ll listen.”

“Don’t even say that!”

She didn’t even have a boyfriend yet. Lee So Hye sprung up and then realized his true intentions.

“Are you really going to listen?”

“Maybe?”

“Come on! What does that suppose to mean? Yes or no! Give me a straight answer!”

“I don’t care, but mom might.”

For Ahn Soo Ho, he was going to be on Lee So Hye’s side no matter what she did, but it was a different story for Mrs. Park. Their mom was on the strict side. It might have been a universal feeling. There was a philosophy behind justice.

‘The truth is, everyone has their own philosophy.’

Just as the prince had his life, the pauper had his own, and it wasn’t just the most educated that had their own philosophies.

“Mom can’t find out…”

“I’ll keep it a secret as long as it’s nothing serious.”

“Do you promise?”

Lee So Hye stuck out her pinkie and Ahn Soo Ho stamped it on top.

“Do you remember Joo Yeon?”

“Joo Yeon?”

“Yeah. She’s a friend I was close to in Jejudo…”

“Oh. The mudflat sisters?”

It sounded like pearl, but it was actually mudflat.

It had only been a year since he got reunited with his family, but it felt like it had been a long time. When he found Mrs. Park in Jejudo after 20 years, he also met his little sister for the first time. The way Lee So Hye swung a mop around in front of him still left a strong impression. While his little sister held a mop, her friends were holding a broom and a dustpan.

“You must still be keeping in touch.”

“Of course! The ones that stay by your side during the hard times are your truest friends!”

How was it that she thought in such a mature way? Ahn Soo Ho was proud of Lee So Hye while also feeling bad for her.

“So what about her?”

“She ran away from home. I don’t want to meddle in someone else’s personal life, but her dad tends to be abusive.”