Chapter 2 — Don't Wait For Someone Who Doesn't Choose You

Ms. Luu paused for a moment: "Why is that happening? Everyone was thinking that the Deputy President was about to give me a raise. Anyway, the intern I introduced that the Deputy President really liked, maybe the two of them are dating." Pho Than and I have been together for three years. Because he said he was afraid of negative influences, he never made it public at the company. Yet Duong Niem Nhat has only been in business for half a year, are love rumors already spreading so loudly? I shook my head and smiled: "Sister Liu, I don't care about their matters." The resignation process is complete, the furniture has also been called for delivery by the shipper. The last time I looked back at the empty office, my heart felt strangely empty. But it doesn't seem as uncomfortable as I imagined. Mr. Luc's advance payment was transferred, a full fifty thousand yuan (more than 1.7 billion VND), and the key to the sea view apartment was also brought to me. Just three years of youth. Luckily I have enough capital to be able to waste it. Suddenly Pho Than texted: "Let's go eat after work later, Thien Canh Restaurant." It's a restaurant I've always looked forward to going to. But now I'm not in the mood anymore.

“Okay, I'm busy.”

A few seconds later, the other party texted back: "Today, in front of Niem Niem, I humiliated you, so are you angry? Come eat, I will explain to you." 3 I originally didn't intend to go. But as soon as I left the company gate, Duong Niem Nhat rushed to hug me: "Thu Dao, hurry up! Mr. Pho Than invites me to eat!" It's crowded time, I don't want to argue here. The moment I was pulled into the car, I heard a staff member almost exclaim in jealousy: "Oh my god, I love it! The relationship between the Deputy CEO and Duong Niem Nhat is definitely real, and he even invited the matchmaker to eat with him!" What they say is not wrong. I am truly a matchmaker. Duong Niem Nhat stuck out his tongue shyly: "It seems like there was a misunderstanding, Thu Dao, don't be angry, I'll go explain to them now!" I grabbed her hand: "No need." Anyway, all my luggage has been moved to that luxury apartment. After eating this meal, Pho Than and I will pray for the bridge and the road for the road. Pho Than thought I understood, before entering the restaurant, he stuffed a red velvet box in my hand. Opening it revealed a delicate necklace.

"There's no need to worry about dealing with outside gossip. Thu Dao, you did well, this is a reward."

I held out my hand and silently watched him put it on for me. Recalling two years ago, when we went out to eat together, we were caught by a colleague. Just because they were looked at with a bit of curious eyes, Pho Than fired that person immediately with the reason: "Pho Thi doesn't need employees who like to gossip." Seeing my obedient appearance, Pho Than's mood seemed to be much better.

"It seems like you're not angry anymore? Niem Niem is still young, likes to cause trouble, and has a hard time being disciplined. In the office, I'm strict with you just to set an example for her."

Rarely does Pho Than open his mouth to explain so much to me. Very dignified, but also very clumsy. Take your seat. I sat alone on one side, Pho Than and Duong Niem Nhat sat opposite. A menu, two people put their heads together to look at it. Not knowing what he saw, Pho Than pointed at it and laughed out loud.

“Nim Niem, this one looks just like you.”

“Ah female what? My head isn't that big!” Duong Niem Nhat puffed his cheeks angrily, turned to me in a spoiled manner: "Thu Dao, look at your boss, you only know how to bully me!"

The two laughed loudly. I didn't answer, my head suddenly felt numb. Pho Than always looks cold and serious when going out. This is the first time in a place like this, he laughs and jokes like a child. It turned out that being next to Duong Niem Nhat, even just ordering food made him so happy.