Chapter 6 — Eight Stolen Years

"Chu Le, what's going on? Why doesn't Luc Xuyen know that Tham Nguyet is second? Haven't the two of them been together since then?"

“Tran Vu, thank you.”

I didn't answer his question.

"Don't interfere in this matter anymore, and don't tell anyone that Luc Xuyen ever asked you these things."

I hung up. I got it. From the beginning, Tham Nguyet lied to Luc Xuyen. She used my scores. Using my status as "valedictorian of the entire province". To reach Luc Xuyen. To win his love. Luc Xuyen always thought that the person he loved was the most brilliant girl in the whole province that year. But he doesn't know... That leader is me. Tham Nguyet took away not only my university. She stole the script of my life... Then stepped in to become the female lead herself. As for Luc Xuyen... The man who lived in a lie for the past eight years... It must be very painful right now. The smile on my lips grew colder and colder. Saturday night, I went to the restaurant's private room very early. I wore a clean white shirt and light makeup. The whole person looked serene and peaceful. Completely different from the sleazy image in Tham Nguyet's circle of friends. Old classmates arrived one after another. Seeing me, everyone was stunned, then immediately greeted enthusiastically.

"The valedictorian is here! You finally showed up."

“I thought you didn't want to see us anymore in this life.”

I smiled and greeted each person, explaining that before I couldn't think clearly, but now I'm okay, ready to start again. Everyone is very happy. The atmosphere was extremely bustling. Tham Nguyet came with Luc Xuyen. When she took his hand and pushed the door open, the whole room fell silent for a moment. She's still so brilliant. Wearing an expensive designer dress, the diamond ring on her hand sparkled under the light. And Luc Xuyen by his side... Still handsome and tall as before. But his face was gray. Empty eyes. Like a puppet whose soul has been drained. The moment he saw me, the bottom of his eyes rolled with fierce waves. Obviously, Tham Nguyet did not discover her husband's abnormality. She immediately enthusiastically walked over and pulled my hand.

"Le Le, you're so beautiful today! I told you, our valedictorian that year had a good foundation."

As soon as her words ended... The atmosphere in the room immediately became strange. Everyone knows. The valedictorian that year was me. But now... In everyone's eyes, my life has been completely ruined. I smiled faintly, did not answer her, but turned to look at Luc Xuyen.

“Luc Xuyen, long time no see.”

My voice was calm like I was talking to a stranger.

"Long time no see."

His voice was as dry as sandpaper. The party begins. Everyone chats about their current work, family, and children. As expected, Tham Nguyet was the center of the entire party. She controlled the topic extremely well, occasionally mentioning my "old glory".

"Le Le was so good back then, he was the valedictorian of the entire province. If it wasn't for bad luck, he would now be at the best research institute of Capital University."

"Le Le, don't be in a hurry about work. Let Luc Xuyen help you take care of it. He knows a lot of people and will definitely find you a better job."

I just smiled. No objections. Didn't respond either. It's like watching an awkward one-man show. Three weeks of drinking passed, the atmosphere became more and more bustling. Suddenly a drunk male student opened his mouth and said:

"Honestly, Tham Nguyet, there's something I've always wanted to ask you."

"That year Chu Le's records were lost, his achievements were cancelled, he was the second ranked person so he took his place at Capital University..."

“In your heart… you really don't feel uncomfortable at all?”

The air in the private room immediately froze. Everyone looked towards Tham Nguyet. Her face was pale. Luc Xuyen's hand holding the glass of wine was clenched so tightly that his joints made cracking sounds. I bowed my head, used chopsticks to pick up a peanut and put it in my mouth. Great drama… It's finally started.