Chapter 3 — Don't Look For Me Anymore, Wish You Happiness

6 A year ago, when I used that computer, the wallpaper was still a painting of ink and water. Since when did Thieu Nhu Bach change it, I am completely unimpressed. “What is this?” Thieu Nhu Bach asked with a dark face. It's you who changed, now you ask me "what is this"? Didn't you say you had to have a secret relationship so your colleagues wouldn't find out? But why do you use my portrait as your work computer wallpaper? I also want to ask where these series of question marks should be sent, but I can't say right now. "What's more, this boy secretly loves the girl." An uncle buying tickets stood across the hallway and glanced at the screen, not paying attention to the tense atmosphere, and casually broke the atmosphere. “I secretly like you?” The corner of Thieu Nhu Bach's mouth twitched, "So I must have been kicked in the head by a horse." “…General Thieu, I remember,” I calmed down and continued to deny, “I used to bring this computer home to work, and I probably accidentally changed the wallpaper to my photo.” “From now on, without my permission, you are not allowed to touch anything of mine.” Thieu Nhu Bach absolutely hates others touching his things. “Sorry, General Thieu.” I bowed my head and whispered, "There won't be a next time." When we arrived at the hotel, it was past dinner time. Thieu Nhu Bach and I quickly ate in his room and then immediately started checking all the documents. In working mode, Thieu Nhu Bach becomes serious and meticulous, completely exuding the mature charm of a mature man. It was this point that made me flutter and love him. While I was bowing my head to review the final draft, Thieu Nhu Bach, looking a bit tired, took off his vest and waistcoat, rolled up the sleeves of his white shirt, then sat across from me and said: "Lam Nam Lo, it's true that you secretly love me." "Huh?" I raised my head, not understanding. “You were just staring at me.” Thieu Nhu Bach took off his tie and threw it on the sofa armrest. “You deliberately changed your computer wallpaper to a photo of yourself, so that every time I turn on the computer I'll remember you.” His tone was full of certainty, not bothering to ask again. Me: “…I said it was a misunderstanding.” “I was admitted to the ICU the first day after the accident. The doctor asked her what our relationship was, and she said she was my girlfriend.” Thieu Nhu Bach's right finger tapped lightly on his knee - his little habit when he thought he was sure of victory. "Because at that time, only family members have the right to sign the surgery papers. No matter how upset I am with you, I cannot abandon a patient who is in critical condition." I calmly replied. "Tran Phan Tinh also told me - you are the type of woman who loves money, climbs high, once madly loved me, advised me not to let myself be entangled with you." It turned out that in addition to the arrangements I had prepared for her, Tran Phan Tinh also came up with many tricks to cut off my shadow in Thieu Nhu Bach's eyes. Thieu Nhu Bach burst out laughing, his eyes showing disdain and arrogance: "Your seductive tricks to lure me in - I saw through them all..." "I can never like you, the kind of woman who plans to detail but doesn't know how to control herself. I can never like you. Go back and complete the handover procedures, then leave." I know, I have achieved my goal. I should be patient, I should feel happy, I shouldn't protest. But - I'm not the one in the wrong in this relationship, and I'm not willing to endure insults from Thieu Nhu Bach. "General Manager Thieu, the other day you asked me why I was happy when you fired me, now I'll give you the answer—" "Because you're selfish, arrogant, self-righteous, domineering and rude, controlling others, and even using low-level tactics to threaten and coerce. That's why I really want to leave you!" Thieu Nhu Bach frowned: "What nonsense are you talking about? Who is so domineering and rude..." "Ring ring—" The phone suddenly rang, cutting off his question. The phone screen placed on the document box displays the name “Lo Lo”. “Phan Tinh's nickname is Lo Lo, don't misunderstand.” Thieu Nhu Bach picked up the phone, turned around, his voice suddenly softened, and called Tran Phan Tinh to say he was safe. I quietly left his room and stood in the hallway to regain my composure. If you think about it carefully, maybe leaving here with your life would be very lucky. I really don't need to argue any further with Thieu Nhu Bach. So, I adjusted my mood and accepted the current outcome. *(Desire to pawn): An emotional tactic/strategy: "If you want to catch, then release", which means intentionally ignoring, causing the other person to automatically pursue. 7 After the business trip, returning to the company, I immediately started handing over the work. But what I didn't expect was - the person who took over my job was Tran Phan Tinh. "I've thought about it, I should be with Nhu Bach more in everyday life so that it's easier to foster deep feelings. By the way, I can help you clean up the mess you left behind, so I voluntarily accepted this position." Tran Phan Tinh used to be a bank employee, but he easily took over my work, did his job well, and looked very proficient. It took her less than a week to get used to the job - much faster than expected. Before, I was not a personal assistant, but was forced by Thieu Nhu Bach to move to his side, enticed by his sweet words to change jobs, kill his ideals, and finally became his obedient shadow. It wasn't until he told me to stay home all day waiting for him to come home that I gradually realized his scheme. Now, he uses the same trick again with another woman. I couldn't help but advise Tran Phan Tinh: "Don't let Thieu Nhu Bach arrange everything for you..." "Don't pass on your failed experiences to me anymore!" Tran Phan Tinh frowned and interrupted, "Now Nhu Bach loves me, I love him too. We will be happy together, so please keep your promise and get out of our lives." Wine is poisonous to one person, but sweet honey to another. I really worry about money. It also seems like I have definitely said goodbye to the past. Just when I was happily preparing to leave work, the shipper brought me 999 roses. The sender's name on the card is "the fish has taken the bait". All my colleagues were jealous and surrounded me asking who that "fish" was. Tran Phan Tinh also laughed mockingly: "It turns out you have already found a new way out, no wonder you dare to let go of your current person." The uproar caused Thieu Nhu Bach's attention. He was unhappy, immediately walked out of the office, loudly reprimanded me in front of everyone: "This is a place of work, not Must be a catwalk to express personal feelings! Lam Nam Lo, take your bouquet somewhere else!” What a double standard. He sent his girlfriend to work next to him, but I didn't receive flowers at the office. I silently resented myself, then brought the heavy bouquet of flowers, my arms were tired, and stuffed it straight into Thieu Nhu Bach's arms. He was stunned, almost thinking I was about to confess: “Lam Nam Lo, what are you doing? I will not accept..." I interrupted him, stood behind the bouquet of bright red flowers, and said: "Please leave it to Su Tong." Thieu Nhu Bach looked at the card and recognized his best friend's handwriting. His face changed from white to blue: "Lam Nam Lo, come into my office. Let's talk properly." I sat across from him, calmly looking at him as he pretended to be superior, pointing five fingers. “Indeed, you are exactly as Phan Tinh said, the type of woman who is flirtatious and inappropriate. You couldn't seduce me, now you're playing tricks on my best friend." Thieu Nhu Bach sat behind the desk, clasped his hands together, looking down at me arrogantly: "You and he only met once at the hospital, yet you have the ability to make Su Tong openly pursue you?" “He and I didn't just meet once.” I'm telling the truth. “Where, when, what to say, how far are we going?” Thieu Nhu Bach's questions were like shooting a machine gun, almost making me think he had regained his memory. “General Thieu, that's my personal matter.” "Su Tong is my best friend, I won't allow him to get hurt." Thieu Nhu Bach's voice was full of righteousness, but his body was already over the desk, his hand was on my shoulder. “If you're really in a hurry to find someone to take care of you, I can reluctantly take you in…” “I thought you were just unreasonably domineering, but I didn't expect you to be so delusional about yourself.” I squeezed his dirty hand, causing Thieu Nhu Bach to take a deep breath in pain, then threw his hand back to my chest.