Chapter 5 — Couple Bracelets

11 Ms. Kieu opened her mouth: "...But A Dao, even though I no longer liked him at that time... was it necessary to do that?" I gently patted her hand: "Who hasn't been blind in their youth?" I used to be like that, and Luc Chap is an even clearer example. Falling in love with someone like me is considered unlucky for him. But maybe it was because he had been unlucky all his life when he met me, so after breaking up, he became successful so quickly, his career skyrocketed. Tch. I glanced at my watch and stood up: "Okay, I have to go to the filming set. If I can't hug anyone's thigh, I'll try my best." Ms. Kieu looked at me with helpless eyes: "...Okay. For the next few days, don't go online anymore, focus on filming. Even though I'm only the third female supporting character in this role, the crew is strong, if you act well, you might get promoted!" I stuffed the script in my bag: "Then I hope your words come true." … I only had one scene today, but everyone was looking at me the whole time, everyone's attitude was clearly more enthusiastic, "Teacher Thinh" kept calling. Obviously, the popularity this time after the broadcast was even higher than last time. In the makeup room, the technician excitedly asked while applying makeup: "Miss Thinh, I'm a fan of Mr. Luc, can you help me get his autograph?" Me: "..." I don't even have one yet, how can I ask for it? Before I could even speak, bang — a sound rang out next to me. The dressing room immediately fell silent. I turned around - I saw Duong Ky Ky with an annoyed face, kicked the chair over and scolded and slapped the makeup artist in the face: "Do you know how to do makeup? I didn't expect to get angry today. The employee who was scolded lowered her head and mumbled an apology, her voice trembling as if she was about to cry. Duong Ky Ky glanced at me, his eyes glanced over my face for a second and then stopped at the artist doing my makeup: "Come here, do my makeup." My artist hesitated: "But... Miss Duong, I haven't finished working on Ms. Thinh yet..." "Am I the female lead or is she the female lead!?" Duong Ky Ky's voice was sharp. I smiled and nodded to the specialist: "It's okay, you go ahead and help Ms. Duong first, I can do the rest myself." The specialist clearly looked awkward, but after hesitating for a moment, he had to go to the other side. It's true, Duong Ky Ky is the female lead, and most importantly - the biggest investor in this movie is her boss. Even the director had to give her some respect. Duong Ky Ky was not satisfied with the original makeup and asked to start over. I wasn't surprised, I looked in the mirror and added a layer of lipstick. Not long after, someone called: "Miss Duong, Miss Thinh, prepare to film the next scene!" That's right, this scene is the part where Duong Ky Ky and I act together. In the movie, I play the male lead's first love - a pragmatic girl who abandoned him for money. After the male lead became successful, I ran back to find him, but by that time he had already met his true love - also the female lead played by Duong Ky Ky. This scene was when she and I officially turned face and had a big argument. "Action!" As soon as the director shouted, Duong Ky Ky suddenly raised his hand and slapped me hard. Darn! 12I had absolutely no time to react, half of my face was burning as if it were on fire. Everyone around was also excited. The director stood up: "What are you doing? There's no such scene in the script?" Duong Ky Ky retracted his hand, looking innocent and innocent: "Ah, I forgot to tell the director... after reading the script, I felt this episode was necessary to clearly show the character's personality, and at the same time advance the story line. What do you think?" Having said that, she looked at me apologetically:

“Sorry Thinh Dao, I was too into my role just now, are you okay?” The director turned to me: “Thinh Dao?” I tried to force a smile: "It's because of art, I'm fine. Let's continue filming." … This scene comes back seven times. I didn't need to look in the mirror to know that my face was swollen. Ms. Kieu came carrying a towel wrapped in ice, her face full of sadness: "Duong Ky Ky is too much!" I shook my head: "People have solid support, what can they do?" Ms. Kieu became even angrier: "If you have a golden master, you would think you're a queen!? Your acting was terrible, but you still managed to climb into the main role!" "It's night, you should go home and rest early. I'll wash my face and go to sleep." Ms. Kieu wanted to say something, but finally turned around and left. The phone rang — an unknown number called. At first I didn't pay attention, until the third call I clicked to receive. A cold male voice passed through: "Are you stuck with that kid again?" I stood in front of the ground-level window, feeling a bit funny: "After so many years of no contact, this is the first time calling just to ask about this?" "Thinh Dao! Dad is your dad! What are you talking about!?" Outside the window, the giant advertising screen of the shopping center was broadcasting an image of Luc Chap promoting high-end watches. Cold, noble, restrained and arrogant. I said softly: "My last name is Thinh, his last name is Ly." This sentence made him completely crazy. "Thinh Dao! You are exactly like your mother, so unlikable!" My left cheek was still burning, but I burst out laughing. "You are wrong. I am not like her. At least, the person I like - even without me, still succeeds on her own. Compared to you, it's a world of difference." The sound of furniture falling and breaking was heard on the other end of the line. I lost all interest and hung up. Standing for a while, I still felt frustrated. I put on a hat and mask and went out. Went to a convenience store, picked up a box of women's menthol cigarettes, and was about to pay when I realized the person in front looked very familiar. I hesitated and slowed down. It can't be... could it be that I miss you so much that I'm hallucinating? That man who was just on that giant advertising screen, why did he appear right in front of me? While struggling in his thoughts, he seemed to feel something and turned his head to look. Same style of hat and mask, only revealing long, deep, black eyes. The moment my eyes met, my mind only had one thought: It's over! His eyes glanced down — falling right on the cigarette box in my hand. Me: Oh no, I'm even more spent. 13I don't know why I'm sitting in Luc Chap's car anymore. It's okay to see your ex-boyfriend again, and to be caught red-handed buying cigarettes - it's humiliating enough. "...Ah, this, Ms. Kieu asked me to buy it for you..." I stammered in explanation. Luc Chap raised his eyes and looked at me. I immediately closed my mouth. Okay, I also understand how stupid that lie is. He conveniently threw the cigarette box into the storage compartment next to the driver's seat. Me: “…” Suddenly felt angry. It's been so many years since we broke up, what right does he - an ex-boyfriend - have to control me? But I only dared to think that, I didn't dare say it. Probably bad karma. Back then, the first time I smoked in front of him, he grabbed it and threw it away. But I wasn't angry, I was smiling happily as I approached. "Don't let me smoke? Don't you like this smell?" Luc Chap's face was expressionless, his eyes were dark and deep. It's like tacit agreement, but also like provocation. At that time, I was young, not afraid, and even more impatient. Looking at him for a few seconds, I suddenly tiptoed closer and bit him. His lips were cool and soft, not at all like his cold appearance. For the first time, confusion and confusion appeared in that boy's eyes. The plan was successful, I smiled proudly: "So, do you like it now?"... I rubbed my stomach

positive. If people knew that I had "changed" Luc Chap's first kiss for just a cigarette, their chins would have fallen to the ground. It's true that the wind has changed, now that we meet again, I don't even have the courage to ask for my cigarette back. The story of the two of us doing hot searches during the day, but at night sitting in the car together, the feeling of suffocation was unbearable. Thinking about how chaotic the consequences would be if someone else caught me, my head was about to explode. The atmosphere in the car was heavy. I pulled down my mask a bit and spoke decisively: "Luc Chap, if there's nothing, I'll go first—" Luc Chap's eyes suddenly darkened. "What's wrong with your face?" My heart sank. I just pulled the mask a little, the light in the car was dim, but he still saw it? "Filming." I answered briefly, then quickly pushed the car door open - but discovered that the door was locked. Luc Chap leaned forward, intending to take off my mask, his voice not allowing refusal: "Let me see." I tilted my head to avoid it, but accidentally bumped into his hand. "Ah—" It hurt so much that tears threatened to spill out. Luc Chap's movements stopped, his lips tightened, his voice softened a lot: "Good." I was stunned for a moment. It's been many years, and I haven't heard him talk in a comforting voice like this anymore. 14 With just a moment of bewilderment, he took off his mask. His eyes turned cold. Actually... no matter how arrogant and stubborn I was that year, seeing Luc Chap in this form would still be scary. Let alone now? "I've already applied ice, it'll be gone in a few days." I hastily explained. Luc Chap was silent for a long time, then suddenly raised his lips, not sure if he was laughing or mocking: "I thought you were always so strong. When you go out, do you let people bully you if you want?" I don't know if it's ironic or sincere, but I can't say anything. The distance between the two of them was too close, I stepped back, intending to escape. “You—” Knock knock. Someone knocked on the car door, a familiar voice rang out: "Hey, Mr. Chap, why did you lock the door?" Hearing this familiar voice, I reflexively turned my head.— Tham Tinh Than? As soon as he saw me, his eyes were twice as surprised as mine: "Sister-in-law!?" Me: ???? Tham Tinh Than quickly retreated, bowing repeatedly: "Sorry, sorry! I'm disturbing you! I'll go now!" Me: “……” Unable to bear it anymore, I glared at Luc Chap. If it weren't for the fact that he had to lean closer just now, would it have made Tham Tinh Than misunderstand like that!? Luc Chap looked at me, for some reason his mood seemed much better. He raised his hand to put the mask back on for me, then called: "Get in the car." Tham Tinh Than obediently went around to the back door, crawled in while covering his eyes: "I don't see anything! Really! I don't see anything!" I helplessly turned back to explain: "Between me and him, we are just pure friends, don't misunderstand." Tham Tinh Than opened one eye and looked through her fingers, clearly not believing at all: "Sister-in-law, stop joking, you're still wearing matching bracelets with Mr. Chap! Don't worry, I'm a genuine couple fan!" I stiffly bowed my head. After the livestream that day, I should have taken this bracelet off! But these past few days have been so busy, I forgot... At this moment I didn't even dare to look up to see Luc Chap's reaction. Surely he saw it! What will he think? Is the old love still not over? Relying on your ex-boyfriend to gain heat? I'd rather you think the latter is better ah ah ah!!! The car stopped in front of a pharmacy, Luc Chap got out. Tham Tinh Than lightly smacked her lips, leaned closer, and whispered: "Sister-in-law, I saw that you two made it public, so it's very troublesome to drag me as a front!" Mind? Mind your head!? Before I could get angry, Luc Chap came back, so I had to keep quiet. He handed me the medicine bag: “I'm off for the past few days

Rest, remember to apply medicine when you get home." I originally intended to say it wasn't that serious, but this man's aura was too strong, I had to obediently accept it. "...Thank you."