Chapter 2 — An Oan of Truong Dang Village

But when I was able to let him enjoy happiness, he left me forever due to illness caused by hard work. Because of that torment, I understand why my father persistently returns to this place every year. Because I lost time before, when I went down the mountain, the sky was pitch black. I held my phone to light the way, leading my father carefully down the mountain step by step. While slipping, Ly Phuc Phuong picked up a flashlight from the foot of the mountain. "I thought it would be difficult for you two to go down the mountain when it was this dark, so I went up to pick you up." This action made my father more gentle, pushing me ahead to hold the lamp, while I talked with the village chief. After all, he is a veteran fox, just a few sentences made the village chief smile happily. Constantly invited to stay for dinner before leaving. My father initially did not intend to agree, but looked at me and nodded in agreement. I know, he did that to think about me later. If one day he disappears from the mountain, I will still have to bring my child back here to burn incense for him. The meal at the village chief's house today was extremely sumptuous, with chickens, ducks, fish, and whole heads of pork, all on the tray. Not only that, Ly Tinh Tinh also specially brought out two bottles of Luc Luong Dich. "We haven't seen each other for a year. Today we must treat Uncle Trieu properly." My father glanced at her meaningfully, then pretended to sincerely wave his hand: "I can't drink alcohol. If I drink, I have to be hospitalized. Otherwise, I definitely can't disappoint these two bottles of good wine today." Ly Tinh Tinh glanced at him with disdain, then pushed the full glass of wine to me: "Then let Dai Bao drink, I see in your circle of friends, you also drink a lot." I frowned for no reason. Then suddenly I remembered. After graduating, a senior opened a wine cellar. On the opening day, she invited me to visit. I conveniently posted it to her friends circle to help her promote it. But like she said, I often drink alcohol. I was about to refuse when I saw my father push that glass of wine back. "Dai Bao is still young, he's not good at drinking, don't waste it." The village chief didn't say anything, but instead took the glass of wine and drank it. But Ly Tinh Tinh smiled coldly: "It seems like uncle Trieu doesn't care much about Dai Bao, and then again, Dai Bao is already grown up, so why is he always hiding behind father's back?" I couldn't stand that kind of sarcasm, so I made a "click" sound and forcefully put my chopsticks down on the table: "Let's eat." This action made Ly Phuc Phuong's face also darken, but he only took a sip of wine, then followed my invitation to invite everyone to dinner. His attitude today is indeed very strange. When we returned years ago, even though we brought rice, noodles, and oil to his house, he never seemed pleasant. My father also realized that and gently put down his chopsticks. Ly Phuc Phuong saw that and didn't bother pretending anymore. Say it straight: "The story is like this, the village wants to build an asphalt road. Once this road is completed, it only takes half an hour from our village to the district." "From now on, tourism and business will be easier to develop." “However, your ancestors' graves are located right on that road, so they had to be dug up.” “It's not like digging for free, we'll compensate you 8,000 yuan.” 4. At this moment, not only me, even my father stood up. He was so angry that his hands shook and pointed straight at Ly Phuc's face Phuong scolded: "You idiot! The road from the village gate is the most convenient, just removing the Truong Luu family's pig pen is enough." “What the hell are you planning on taking a detour now, or are you planning to secretly play some trick?” The village chief's face was sometimes black, then white, white then black again. He slammed the table and stood up: "What the f... do you know!" “I worked as a security guard in the city for several years and thought I was a big guy?” "I tell you, our village committee has already discussed this plan with Kien Nghiep Group. Now that grave, you have to dig it if you dig it, you have to dig it if you don't dig it!" Hearing the three words Kien Nghiep Group, my father's anger immediately subsided. Ly Phuc Phuong still thought his words were effective, so he smiled coldly and continued: "To tell you the truth, my little Tinh Tinh is working at Kien Nghiep Group. She convinced them to invest in this project, and she is the main person in charge." “If it tells you what to do on this road, you have to do it the same way.” “Now I'll talk to you kindly, show you a new piece of land, and compensate you with 8,000 yuan.” "If you're stubborn, don't blame us for treating that grave as an abandoned grave and shoveling it right away." Seeing my father glance at me, I immediately understood. Glancing at Ly Tinh Tinh who was sitting there proudly, I slowly sat down again. It's just that now, the "honest person" look from before is no longer there. Returning to his usual appearance, calm and unpredictable. “I ask, did you really convince Truong Dang village to invest in the road construction?” Seeing Ly Phuc Phuong about to open his mouth, I glared at him, turned around and seriously looked at Ly Tinh Tinh: "I asked you." The aura radiating from me made Ly Tinh Tinh temporarily not dare to answer. But my father and I both saw clearly, her eyes avoided her, her guilty look clearly visible. What else do you not understand when you come to this country? My father closed his eyes and sighed, about to open his mouth when suddenly a group of people rushed in outside the door. Leading the way is Mrs. Liu next door. His voice was hoarse and he spoke only flattering words, no matter how he heard it, it was annoying. Followed by Tran Thanh Cong at the foot of the mountain and her husband, Liu Ma Tu. Each person carried two bottles of wine and two medicinal plants, without saying a word they shoved them straight into the village chief's hands. “Hey, in the whole village, only your daughter is the best!” “That's right, that's right.” “If it weren't for Tinh Tinh, our village would never have paved roads.” Originally feeling guilty about being asked by me, Ly Tinh Tinh immediately regained her self-satisfied and confident look. "People praise me so much, I was born in this village, of course I want to dedicate myself wholeheartedly to my homeland." "The gain or loss of one person is nothing, the whole village being rich is truly rich." After speaking, she turned her head and pointed straight at me: "Dai Bao, are you right?" Seeing everyone looking at her hand towards me. Ly Tinh Tinh spoke again: "You're an adult, don't spend it all on showing off when you earn a little money, you have to think for yourself." The people in the village heard what she said, there was nothing they didn't understand. Immediately followed suit with sarcasm: "That's right, some people look very handsome, but they don't add up to 250 yuan." “Who knows, maybe you're still in debt from those online loan apps.” I was so angry that I burst out laughing, but I also understood that there was no point in meddling with them any longer. Casually waved his hand as if he didn't accept it, preparing to turn around and leave. Who would have thought it just arrived door, Ms. Liu and her husband hurriedly ran to block the way. “If you haven't signed the papers, don't leave!” I turned around, just in time to meet Ly Tinh Tinh's teasing eyes. 5. We can't help but admit that Ly Tinh Tinh also has some beauty. It's just that he's still immature, trying to act even more like a farce. "Trieu Dai Bao, you better advise your father to sign, if because of your two graves the road construction progress is delayed, this crime will not be light." Mrs. Liu also opened her mouth to follow: "That's right, your grandfather is also worthless. We and our relatives intended to help him make some money, but who knows, he took the money and ran away." "And your father, every year he brings some rice and noodles, is it considered alms for beggars?" Looking at Ly Tinh Tinh's proud eyes, I clenched my fists, wanting to hit a woman for the first time in my life. But years of upbringing and morality made me take a deep breath, adjust my emotions, and calmly face her. "The road construction plan, my father just said, there is no need to touch my family's grave. If you guys change direction on your own, don't blame my family for not cooperating." Before I could finish my sentence, my father stepped up and covered my mouth. "Disagree!" “Since my son said so, don't blame my family for not agreeing!” I was stunned, momentarily awakened from my anger. Now just like this, my family was forced to donate 5,000 yuan. If we let them know the truth, I can't imagine how chaotic it would be. Maybe even more tragic than what happened to my grandfather that year. Looking at the appearance of my father and I, Ly Tinh Tinh suddenly became suspicious. All this while she was also wondering about the company's road construction plan, which she only knew about before Tet, when she accidentally saw it from manager Vuong's phone. The old plan was exactly as Trieu Dai Quan said, but how did we know? Does it also have something to do with Manager Vuong?