Chapter 7 — Change Destiny Thanks to Comments

The night wind on the riverbank was cold, mosquitoes and insects filled the sky. Continuous mosquito bites caused Trieu Ngoc Linh to wake up in pain. She suddenly opened her eyes and sleepily propped herself up to sit up. The back of my neck sent a dull pain that felt like it was drilling into my bones. Her mind was still dizzy. She doesn't care about the itchy feeling all over her body. The first thing is to look towards the river. The river water flowed quietly, but there was no one left on the river surface. Luc Kieu has disappeared. Her heart was immediately tense, both impatient and angry. She tried to support her limp body and staggered to Luc Kieu's house. The house was dark, the windows were closed. Absolutely no movement inside. She didn't dare to casually rush in to search. I can only try to suppress the impatience in my heart. On the way back home, the cold night wind blew so much that her heart was filled with cruelty. She clenched her fist. The pain in the back of her neck constantly reminded her that someone had just ruined a good thing for her. Who is it in the end? Countless doubts and unwillingness swirled in her heart. The more she thought, the angrier she became. After my intimate contact with Luc Kieu on the riverbank that night, I always felt embarrassed. Therefore, I intentionally avoided Luc Kieu everywhere. The job of bringing rice to the fields was also left to my mother. Luc Kieu's eyes continuously looked towards the road on the edge of the field. But for several days, he still didn't see the person he wanted to see. He realized that Kieu An Hao was intentionally staying away from him. His heart was immediately covered with endless regret. He regretted not being able to keep his temper that night, scaring her. His deep-rooted self-esteem had now reached its peak. He tried to suppress the feelings and longing in his heart. He constantly reminded himself that he was not worthy of Kieu An Hao. His family is so poor that he has nothing. Parents are harsh and biased. Kieu An Hao even paid for the medicine at the clinic that night. A struggling, dirty person like him can only drag her down. He couldn't bear to let her live miserable days. That night, rustling sounds rang out in the forest. Luc Kieu walked very lightly under the flashlight. He followed the claw marks and gnawed marks on the ground, searching patiently. Not long after, the bushes ahead shook slightly. A wild deer with yellow-brown fur appeared before my eyes. Luc Kieu held his breath and bowed low. He hid under the shade of a tree, lying still and waiting for a long time. Waiting until the buck lost its guard, he suddenly rushed out. He acted quickly, decisively, and accurately held the buck. He controlled it, used the prepared vines to tie it tightly, and quickly ended the hunt. It's not dawn yet. He quietly took a detour to the black market in town. The black market is located in a secret, remote place, hidden in a deserted alley of the old neighborhood. The people walking around all lowered their trading voices, no one dared to show off. The deer is intact, its meat is firm, and its appearance is also very beautiful. It quickly attracts buyers to ask prices. After several silent negotiations, he finally sold it for twenty-nine dong. As soon as it was dawn, I opened the yard gate. Outside, a tall and thin figure was standing straight. It's Luc Kieu. He frowned, a hidden look in his eyes Shyness and reserve are difficult to hide. As soon as he saw me, he immediately walked closer. He brought the entire stack of neatly folded money in front of me. I was stunned. Then he responded that he came because of the medicine money last time. I quickly waved my hand and refused:

"It's too much. Last time the medicine cost was only one and a half copper coins, I don't need that much."

Luc Kieu pursed his thin lips tightly, not saying a word. The look of stubbornness and determination is clearly visible between the eyebrows. Without waiting for me to continue refusing, he firmly stuffed the entire amount of money into my palm. His fingertips carried cold air. After he finished, he didn't stop for another second. He turned around and quickly disappeared in the dim light of the early morning. Maybe you're like me. Everyone felt embarrassed about what happened that night. My parents saw this whole scene. The two people's faces were full of disagreement. The voice also became tough:

"I've seen the kid from the Luc family come to look for An Hao several times. Looking at him, I know he doesn't have good intentions."

Mom sighed softly:

"Luc Kieu himself is a good child, hard-working, hard-working, with a stable personality. But his parents are biased and harsh, and his younger brother is stubborn and selfish. If An Hao really marries there, he will definitely suffer."

Father immediately decided, his voice extremely determined:

"It can't last any longer. While An Hao still doesn't have any feelings for her, quickly ask the matchmaker to introduce her to a well-off family."

What two people say is what they do. The next day, they immediately asked the best matchmaker in the village to find a marriage for me. In less than half a day, the matchmaker happily came to the house. She sat next to the earthen bed and continuously praised:

"Your family really found a good match! That young man is an official worker, receiving a stable salary of fifty dong every month. Everyone in the family is a healthy worker, there are no old or sick people to be a burden."

"If your daughters marry there, they don't need to go to the fields and suffer, they just need to stay at home and enjoy the happiness. In the future, their children can also inherit their job positions and receive state food. This is truly a marriage that is hard to find even if you hold a lantern!"

The parents looked happy when they heard it. The two immediately wanted to agree to this marriage. At that moment, I opened the curtain and walked in. I heard all of those words clearly. Images of being with Luc Kieu appeared in his mind. I immediately said coldly:

"I'm not getting married."

The parents' faces immediately darkened and they quickly scolded:

"Adults are discussing important matters, why are children interrupting? Go back to your room!"