Chapter 12 — After the Day You Betrayed, I Found Myself

Someone once asked:

"Tan Nhuoc Tinh."

"When did you finally become so patient?"

No... I know how to be patient. I'm waiting. Wait a day... Everything has an answer. And now... I don't need to wait anymore. Everything that belongs to me... Has all returned one by one. The plane began to descend. The light outside the window is getting closer and closer. More and more brilliant day by day. That city... Is expanding under my feet. Like a map. Just like a new stage. Quietly waiting for me to land. Two years later. My name appears on the list of Executive Committee of the city's Wedding Event Industry Association. Ranked third. That day, at the association meeting, General Director Ngo introduced me to everyone. He smiled and said:

"This is our company's partner."

"Tan Nhuoc Tinh."

"One of the best event planners in the industry."

I stood up. Gently bow to everyone. Down in the auditorium... There are many familiar faces. Someone is a wedding photographer. There is someone in charge of the location. There are suppliers. Someone cooperated with Chu Minh Hien two years ago. There are also people currently cooperating with our company. Their eyes looked at me. It's completely different from before. Two years ago. In their eyes... I'm just a planner for an event organization. Chu Minh Hien's girlfriend. A girl so ordinary that nothing stands out. And now... That look has changed. There is seriousness. There is respect. And there is... Recognition is only for those who truly have the ability. After the meeting ends. To Dao stood waiting for me in the lobby. In his hand he holds two cups of coffee. She shoved a glass into my hand.

"Nhuoc Tinh."

"Now a member of the Executive Committee."

"How does it feel?"

I took a sip of coffee. Calmly replied:

"It's still the same."

"There's still a lot of work to do."

To Dao rolled her eyes.

"Can't you get a little excited?"

"Aroused..."

"Shouldn't we still have to keep working?"

I hold a cup of coffee.

"I still have to go present the plan this afternoon."

The two of us walked towards the parking lot. Cross the large lobby of the building. Right in the middle of the hall... Hang a series of portraits of prominent figures in this year's industry. My photo... In third place. I wear a vest. Keep your hair short. Calm face looking straight into the lens. To Dao raised her head to look at the photo. Then turned to look at me.

"Nhuoc Tinh."

"Want to take a photo with yourself?"

I laughed.

"No need."

"I don't see myself every day."

"Not rare."

To Dao burst out laughing. Pulled my hand and walked out. Just left the building. Warm sunlight immediately descended. Projection on shoulder. It's like... Something is finally really stable. Suddenly... I remembered that late autumn morning two years ago. It's not dawn yet. I dragged the suitcase downstairs. The street lights are still on. The whole apartment complex was silent. I put the suitcase in the trunk of the car. Sit in the driver's seat. Start the engine. Turn off positioning. Set all messages from Chu Minh Hien to do not disturb mode. I had no idea. Where will the road ahead lead me? I just want... Give myself some quiet time. Want to see that sky. I want to let all the frustrations weighing down in my heart... Breathe out. Looking back now... Those eight days... Never Now it's time to run away. A departure. I went to see the snowy mountains. Looked at the starry sky. Standing on the top of Zhejiang Pass. Let the bone-chilling wind blow through you. And right there... I understood something. People who make you feel sorry for yourself... Actually don't deserve your self-pity. What you need to do... Not revenge. Not crying. You don't have to stand still and wait for the other person to come back and apologize. What you need to do... Is go further than all of them. So far away that... Even if they raise their heads to look up. I don't know anymore... Where are you standing? Already done. The car slowly left the parking lot. The navigation system rang. Destination... Is the client company of this afternoon's presentation. Distance... Sit in the passenger seat. To Dao scrolled through his phone and said:

"Nhuoc Tinh."

"The news that my company accepted the project to organize the Arts Festival next month has spread."

"The whole world is talking."

"They said..."

"Our company is about to enter the international market."

I smiled.

"Preparing."

To Dao hesitated.

"Ah also..."

"You know what?"

"In the past, there were a lot of people talking behind my back."

"I told you that General Manager Ngo supported you and that's why you're here today."

"But now..."

"No one talks anymore."

I look at the road ahead. Calm voice.

"It doesn't matter if you say it."

"Time..."

"It will all prove itself."

"It won't be too long of a wait."

To Dao put away the phone. Tilt your head and look at me.

"Nhuoc Tinh."

"Now..."

"Do you remember that marriage certificate?"

I drove a little further. Just answered slowly.

"Just remembering."

"There's nothing else."

To Dao breathed a sigh of relief.

"That's good."

Front. The traffic light turns green. I gently stepped on the accelerator. The car quietly rolled forward. What about those people? Forgot it a long time ago.