Chapter 2 — A Little Sweetness

5Before the party started today, the manager warned a few waiters who had improper intentions. "I didn't take care of you guys before, but today the adults attending are the ones who really hate your tricks, it's best to give up that thought immediately!" The manager had said it very clearly, but now Tham Muc was hugging me, in front of everyone, and taking me to the second floor. Pity me, or want revenge? My body was hot, but I still struggled. Tham Muc's suit was slightly tangled by me. He frowned, but his grip on me tightened even more. "Don't mess around." I clutched the bed sheet tightly, my face was unusually red, my forehead was full of sweat. Seeing me biting my lip, he gently pinched my lip. "Don't bite yourself." I heard a clicking sound when Tham Muc took off the watch in his hand. "No." Tham Muc's eyes darkened, he held my waist tightly, his voice was hoarse: "I will use my hand to help you."6 The cold feeling made me drowsy but extremely reassuring, as if someone was gently cleaning me. When I woke up, it was already light. Tham Muc was still wearing yesterday's black suit, sitting neatly on the sofa, handling work. After a few years of not seeing him, his delicate eyebrows seemed to have become tougher and more mature, but his mischievous streak was still there. I gently got out of bed. Hearing the noise, Tham Mu lazily raised his head and his eyes fell on me. Cold, indifferent, and a bit distant. My body stiffened, my eyes accidentally met his. Damn, this handsome face makes my heart beat faster. I quickly avoided his eyes: "What happened yesterday... thank you, Mr. Tham." "That's polite, just convenient." Tham Muc looked straight at me with deep black eyes, "Are you still in school?" "I'm in graduate school." "Which school?" "Province University." For some reason, Tham Muc's eyes seemed to light up a little. But the prolonged silence made the atmosphere somewhat awkward. "General, I won't bother you anymore." Having said that, I turned around to leave. As soon as he reached the door, Tham Muc suddenly spoke: "Why do you do this job?" My steps stopped. This job? So you think I'm the same as those people who want to climb into bed? When my family was not bankrupt, I used to be very proud. But now, that pride is gone. And it's ironic that these embarrassing moments happened in front of him. I smiled self-deprecatingly: "Because I can make quick money." 7It's a brilliant summer in the Province, the sky is always blue, but the wind still carries a bit of uncomfortable heat. I don't think I'll see Tham Muc again. Anyway, with his current position, how can I easily see him again? But at the 70th anniversary of Tinh Thanh University, Lam Loc appeared mysterious: "Dao Dao, I heard that a big person came to our school today!" Today is the 70th anniversary of Provincial University. It was held very grandly, and the people sitting on the stage were all prominent figures. I wiped the sweat from my forehead, smiled and asked her: "Who is this big person?" "The most outstanding alumni in our school's history - Tham Muc!" I stopped midway while pouring water: "Tham Muc? Is he coming?" He hates participating in events like this, right? Lam Loc said with an excited voice: "That's right! It's that famous General Tham, he also came! Recently he just reopened his company from abroad to the Province. Tell me, does he give priority to students from our school? After all, it's his old school." I continued to arrange mineral water on the table: "Probably not, he works very seriously and rigorously, only cares about ability." Lam Loc lamented

breathed: "If I graduate and join Mr. Tham's company, my mother will probably laugh until she wakes up from her dream. Today I must impress Mr. Tham, so that he will remember me!" Having finished speaking, she took my arm again: "Dao Dao, do you want to join Mr. Tham's company? You are so beautiful and talented, maybe he will remember you." I gently pulled my hand out: "No, I don't want to." "Are you kidding? Going into Tham Muc's company? Not to mention whether I have enough ability or not, just seeing his face makes me a little scared." "Okay~" Lam Loc obediently turned back to arrange chairs. I thought she would be quiet, but before long, her bright eyes were close to me again. "Dao Dao, I heard that Tham Muc went to the same high school as you. Yes, you two are really destined! Have you heard any rumors about him in high school? And he's three years older than you. He must have graduated by the time you were in high school, right?" I was slightly stunned, his mischievous but always serious face suddenly appeared in my mind. "I heard, he was very famous, also in high school." 8 Thinking carefully, perhaps at my high school, there was no one who didn't know the name Tham Muc. He is three years older than me. When I entered school, he had already graduated. He is the type of person that everyone who hears about feels bored, extravagant and unyielding. But that year, Tham Muc was the valedictorian of Provincial City's natural division. The 12th graders praised Tham Muc for how good he was and shared handsome photos of him on the school forum. I also once opened a photo, the angle seemed like it was a stolen photo. In the photo, Tham Muc leans against the wall, absent-mindedly holding a cigarette in his mouth. Perhaps outside the frame, someone was talking to him, a slight smile appeared on the corner of his lips. Under the dim light, his outstanding face still appeared clearly. No matter how blurry the photo is, I still remember it clearly. Even though Tham Muc has graduated, rumors about him still spread throughout the school. Boys admire him because he is brave, and girls admire him because he is handsome. Honestly, I never thought I would have any connection with him, after all he is three years older than me. But in 12th grade, he became my tutor again. When the door to the room knocked, I walked barefoot down the bed to open the door, and when I saw the person in front of me clearly, I suddenly held my breath. Tham Muc also seemed stunned, his eyes stopped on my bare feet. "Is the floor cold?" His voice was warm and cold. I was stunned for a moment, then replied seriously: "It's very cold." He smiled softly, bending down slightly until I could clearly see his dark eyes. "Then next time, Miss Giang, please remember to wear shoes." So close, so close that I could smell the gentle scent of his clothes, faintly of laundry detergent. My heart suddenly skipped a beat, it was clearly just a simple white T-shirt, why did he look so arrogant when he wore it? My fingers unconsciously curled into the hem of my shirt. Perhaps realizing my tension, Tham Muc stood up straight, leaned his back against the door, looking down at me: "I'm your new tutor." "Hello teacher." My voice was small. Maybe he didn't expect me to be so obedient, the corner of his lips curled slightly: "My name is Tham Muc." "I know."