Cold Marriage
6 min read

Chapter 4

Chapter 4 — Cold Marriage

Updated 10/08/2026 6 min read

14When we broke up, I went directly home. Co Trach Dinh still has to return to the unit to handle work. Bach Chi found an excuse to go with him. On the way home, La Gia rode his bike and turned around to ask me: "You and him still haven't made up?" "Huh? Impossible." Ly Mong smiled with admiration, "Didn't you see the scene where Mr. Co jumped down the stairs to protect Diep Tu? That's so cool!" La Gia glared at her: "Yes, your male god is number one!" Ly Mong didn't pay attention to the teasing and happily said: "Of course!" "Diep Tu, I see that Bach girl has plans for your husband, you should be careful." La Gia reminded me kindly. I smiled bitterly, he had feelings, she had intentions, I was just the person occupying the position of Co Trach Dinh's wife, paying attention to these things would only bring suffering to myself. "I intend to divorce." "Screech—" La Gia suddenly braked, almost falling. "Divorce?!!!" The two people shouted in unison. In this day and age, divorce is not an easy thing. Marriage means a lifetime, who wouldn't grit their teeth and endure to get through the day? Passersby looked at the two surprised girls with different expressions. I just cycled leisurely, not in a hurry. The two of them looked at each other, then chased after me, sandwiching me in the middle on the paved road. "Chu Diep, tell me clearly!" I sighed, looking at the warm winter sun ahead. "After I pass university, I will divorce Co Trach Dinh." "Why?" Ly Mong didn't understand, in her eyes, Co Trach Dinh was a perfect male god so she didn't understand why I didn't know enough. "After being locked in the room." detention, I've been thinking a lot." "Co Trach Dinh cares about Bach Chi, this makes me feel self-conscious and crazy. Instead of becoming someone I despise, I'd rather proactively give up. Without them, maybe I'll live better." I thought I no longer cared, but every time I talk about these things, my chest still aches. I know I'm avoiding emotional issues with Co Trach Dinh, I'm a coward and a failure. But in my previous life, I tried, struggled, and lost, I can't blame anyone else. In this life, I admit that cowardice made me choose to step back, at least I could save myself a little face. "Isn't everything clear now?" Ly Mong felt indignant for Co Trach Dinh. "It was just helping a widow. Co also helped many other people before? He's so good, Chu Diep, can you bear it?" La Gia looked at me worriedly. "Diep Tu, Co Trach Dinh takes care of others out of love, and the organization will not agree to let you divorce for this reason." I was determined: "It's okay, if they don't agree, after I pass university, I won't come back again. After four years of separation, there will always be a way to divorce, then no one will lose face." "Why are you suddenly so cold?" Ly Mong couldn't believe it. "Don't you see? Every time you go out, Mr. Co is especially concerned to you, while you are cold and distant. Same today!" Ly Mong's eyes reddened: "If you divorce just because of this, it would be too unfair to Mr. Co!" 15 Days ago, Ly Mong's house had a collapsed wall. Her father broke his leg, and her mother left home with someone else. That beautiful girl had to run around to make money, but her previous suitors were either awkward or turned a blind eye. Co Trach Dinh happened to meet a sobbing girl at the hospital. Even though they didn't know each other at that time, he still helped pay her hospital fees, personally organized people to help repair the house, and even helped her find a stable job. Ly Mong, with a personality that dares to love and dare to hate, mustered up the courage to decide to confess his love to Co Trach Dinh while he was still single.

close. But that night, Co Trach Dinh tactfully refused her. Ly Mong knew she wasn't worthy of him, but still didn't give up. "Mr. Co, you're so good, surely there are many girls confessing their love to you, right?" Co Trach Dinh was surprised, but didn't deny. "My family is not rich, but I'm very beautiful. I know you're still single, I don't need to get married, just being your girlfriend will make me satisfied." Ly Mong has pursued many people, there are also many people pursuing her, but this is definitely It was definitely the bravest time she expressed her feelings to someone. But Co Trach Dinh still refused without hesitation. Later, at the textile factory, we became close friends with Ly Mong. She once innocently told me and La Gia, at that time we didn't know Co Trach Dinh, about her short but unsuccessful love story. She loves very fiercely, dares to love and dares to express it, and after being rejected, she only feels sad for two days and then doesn't mention it anymore, as if all the troubles weren't enough to stay in her mind for more than three days. No one knew that the beautiful girl, always confident in her love, ran away that night in the rain with a broken soul. Co Trach Dinh pulled her back in the pouring rain. He covered her with an umbrella, protected her in the rain and took her to her new home. Co Trach Dinh said: "You are very good, even if you are rejected, you still have to love yourself." Ly Mong never believed that such a person could make a mistake in principle. 16 La Gia held my bicycle handlebar, the three stopped. "Diep Tu, we are sisters, no matter what you do, we will respect your decision." "La Gia!" Ly Mong cried out worriedly. La Gia just slowly said: "But you should think carefully, marriage is not a joke, don't let your emotions control you." I pursed my lips and finally spoke. "I'm not impulsive!" "Even though we're husband and wife, he can't give me a sense of security." "Every day I'm worried and insecure." "Since I decided to give up this marriage, I realized that I don't have to become a sharp woman, I can live." more peaceful.”“Ly Mong is right, I will lose a good man, but I can get myself back.”17During the days of preparing for the exam, my world gradually became more peaceful. Without expectations, the relationship between me and Co Trach Dinh also became more harmonious. I no longer hear sarcastic comments from others. Finally, I no longer have to argue with him in a physically and mentally exhausting way. The past life is like a nightmare, it has passed with the flow of time. Seven months later, the university exam results were announced, and I finally achieved my wish. Bach Chi also participated in this year's competition and his performance was not inferior to mine. She tested better than me, but did not achieve excellent results like her previous life. As expected, she chose Hai Thi University; As for me, I chose to go to the warm south. The organizing department convened a citywide commendation meeting. This time, I was also invited to participate. A man on crutches spoke like an excellent representative. Finally, there was the award ceremony, with endless applause from the stands. Based on the results, I stood in the last row. Co Trach Dinh held the certificate and walked in front of me. "Congratulations." His voice was cold and low. I avoided his eyes, took the certificate and looked at it carefully, the first relieved smile since my rebirth appeared on my face. Co Trach Dinh looked at me intently, his eyes contained indescribable emotions that he was trying to suppress. It wasn't until the girl holding the tray gently reminded him that he turned and walked back to his seat

your seat. Everything gradually calmed down, I started preparing to go south. Unexpectedly, Co Trach Dinh's mother came to find me at this time.

Đã sao chép liên kết chương