Chapter 9 — Behind the 50cm Wall Is a Secret

Even in his wildest dreams, Vuong Loi would never have thought that the plan he had carefully arranged, seemingly perfect, would be destroyed by me in such a dramatic way. In the afternoon, I received a phone call from the elderly police officer. He said they found Vuong Loi and took him to the station for questioning. Faced with clear evidence and Aunt Ly's testimony, Vuong Loi could not deny it. He admitted everything. Because his actions have not yet caused serious consequences— Currently, he is being handled with strict education and seven-day administrative detention. Aunt Ly, because she was taken advantage of and proactively reported— Was administratively sanctioned and fined. The other twenty thousand "dirty money" were also confiscated. At the end of the call, the police officer told me:

“Miss Chu, this time you handled it very calmly and rationally.”

“Knowing how to use the law and evidence to protect yourself is very good.”

“But people like Vuong Loi... are very vindictive.”

“You should be careful in the future.”

I hung up the phone, stood by the window, looking at the traffic passing by. Seven days of detention. To Vuong Loi, it was nothing. But for the type of people who consider themselves upper class— Such a stain… is an insult. That humiliation— Enough to make him hate me to the core. The police are right. This story— It's not over yet. After being released— Vuong Loi will definitely use a more discreet and unique way— To take revenge. I am not allowed to be negligent. I have to prepare. Prepare for the real storm… coming soon. The seven days that Vuong Loi was detained— It was the most peaceful time of my life. Vuong Chan's family completely disappeared. Maybe they don't have a face here anymore. Aunt Ly did not dare to cause more trouble. One time in the elevator— She saw me and immediately bowed her head, like a mouse meeting a cat. The whole apartment complex— Returned to its old peaceful appearance. But in my heart— The string of caution is still as tight as a guitar string. I took advantage of this rare quiet time— Rushing to work. I need money. A lot of money. It is the most effective weapon of ordinary people when facing this world. It helps me hire the best lawyer. Give me a stable life. And most importantly— Give me a choice. At the same time, I also prepared another plan. I started reviewing all personal information. Clean up social media. Delete everything that might reveal your living habits. Change all passwords. Enable top-level security. I even went to the store and changed my phone number. Only leave it to those closest to you. I bought specialized anti-eavesdropping and anti-spying equipment. Every day when I get home— I check every corner. I do absolutely everything. Like a soldier before going into battle— Check each weapon. I don't know where Vuong Loi will strike from. But I knew— I couldn't reveal any loopholes. Day seven— I calculated. Wang Lei has been released. I especially checked the camera in front of the door. Nothing. The eighth day— The ninth day— He was like a stone falling into the water— Disappeared without a trace. It is this silence— It makes people more insecure than direct confrontation. What is he preparing? I can't guess. Until the afternoon of the tenth day— I received a call. A call— Unexpected. Show caller— The company that rejected my project. It was the side that suspected me because of the noise that day. On the other end of the line— It's the head of human resources. The voice on the other end of the line—very polite, but cold.

“Is it Ms. Chu Vu?”

“I represent the company, officially informing you.”

“We have decided—to permanently end all forms of future cooperation with you.”

It was like a heavy blow hit my head. Although the other project was broken, they never said absolutely. I still think—there will be a chance to prove myself again. But now—

“Terminated permanently.”

The words were so decisive that they were chilling. I tried to stay calm and asked.

“Can you give me a reason?”

The voice on the other end carried a bit of sarcasm.

“Miss Chu, when choosing a partner, in addition to professional capacity, we also attach great importance to professional ethics and personality.”

“Recently, we received some… negative feedback about you.”

“What feedback?” I asked urgently.

The heart begins to sink.

"Someone accused her of inappropriate behavior, harassing neighbors, and destroying public property."

“Even... has a criminal record.”

“After preliminary verification, we discovered that she had reported to the police many times, and had serious conflicts with neighbors.”

“Although the details are unclear, to avoid risks, the company cannot cooperate with someone who has so many controversies.”

“It affects our brand image.”

Don't give me a chance to explain. I stood still. The whole body is cold. Harassing neighbors? Destruction of property? The crimes were distorted, turning white into black— Like a bucket of dirty water thrown straight at me. Who is behind this? The answer— Definitely him. I lost. Just when I thought I was careful enough— He hit me again from an angle I didn't expect. No more using crude tricks. He started using relationships. Use resources. What he wants to destroy— is no longer my peace. It's a career. It's a bowl of rice. It's social reputation. Even more toxic than the water leak slander. Because this type of injury— I have no evidence to refute it.