Chapter 3 — Fake Apology

I stared at that text. Don't dream. They also said it in their previous life, that's what I scolded her for. I have never said anything in this life. But rumors run faster than me. Ha's mother cried: "Aren't you just at the top of the grade? What's wrong with my daughter doing well in exams? Do you have to destroy her?" Outside the office was crowded with students. The phone lens was secretly raised. Can Suong slapped the table: "No filming!" Ha's mother became even more agitated. "Just let them film! I want to see how a key school protects bullies!" The three words "bully" hit, Doan Te Nguyet's face turned white with anger. "Your daughter wondered if she could be late, the teacher couldn't say it, Tinh Ha didn't say a harsh word!" Ha's mother immediately turned to her. "You are her friend, of course you help her talk!" Finally, Hua Chieu Da also opened his mouth: "Auntie, first take Mien Mien to the hospital." His voice was gentle. Not like when you told me. Ha's mother wiped her tears: "Chieu Da, you are a good child. If it weren't for you always protecting Mien Mien, I don't know how she would have been bullied today." Hua Chieu Da was silent for a moment. "I will go with her." Can Suong couldn't bear it: "Hua Chieu Da, tomorrow you will also take the exam." Ha's mother immediately said: "There won't be much delay, the two of them grew up together since childhood, Mien Mien only listens." it.” Everyone tacitly admitted it. Tacitly admitting that my boyfriend should of course go with another girl. Outside the door, someone whispered: "Nguyen Tinh Ha is also really cruel." Chu Linh immediately replied: "What's the matter? Do it yourself." The phone vibrated. An unknown number sent a photo. In the photo, I was just standing by the stairs, Ha Mien Mien leaned into Hua Chieu Da's lap. The angle of the photo was very dangerous, it looked like I was reaching out to push her. The next message was immediately sent. "Before the exam is over tomorrow, if you don't want this photo to spread all over the internet, then apologize to Mien Mien." The person who sent the message did not sign his name. But no need to guess. Chu Linh is standing outside the door, the phone screen is still on. Seeing me look over, she raised her eyebrows. Doan Te Nguyet stopped by to take a look, her face changed. "This photo was taken at the wrong angle!" I turned off the screen. Can Suong realized something was wrong. "What's wrong?" Chu Linh immediately hid the phone behind her back. "Miss, I only care about Mien Mien." In the office, all sounds crowded together. Mother Ha wants me to apologize. Hua Chieu Da wants to take Ha Mien Mien to the hospital. Can Suong wants everyone to go home to prepare for the exam. Finally, the head of the department heard the sound and ran over, chased all the students out the door, and the incident was temporarily suppressed. Before leaving, Ha's mother pointed at my nose: "If my daughter doesn't do well in her exam tomorrow, I won't leave you alone." Hua Chieu Da helped Ha Mien Mien through the door. Ha Mien Mien's face was pale, but her eyes were staring at me. "Tinh Ha, do well in the exam tomorrow." Her voice was very light. "Don't affect your mood because of me." The person next to me sounded tolerant. I just heard provocation. At the school gate, the night wind blew away the heat. Doan Te Nguyet stood with me waiting for the car, so angry that she kept kicking the roadside stone. "They are so disgusting, after the exam we will call the police tomorrow." "Yes." "Don't be afraid, I will testify for you." Her voice trembled. "Tinh Ha, you absolutely must not be affected." The taxi stopped. As soon as the back seat door opened, Hua Chieu Da's phone called. I don't listen. Second time, third time. Doan Te Nguyet scolded: "Don't listen." The phone was finally quiet. The next second, Hua Chieu Da sent a voice message. "Nguyen Tinh Ha, do you have to do something so unsightly?" I pressed the speaker. His side was very noisy, like a hospital hallway. "Mien Mien just finished taking blood and has a high fever

twenty-nine degree two, still always talking up for you." "Even if you don't like her, don't target her before the university exam." "Tomorrow morning I'll take her to the test site first, you go on your own." At the last sentence, he paused for a moment. "Now you send a text message apologizing, I can pretend that tonight's incident never happened." After Doan Te Nguyet heard, she was so angry that tears welled up. "Is he your boyfriend? He is Ha Mien Mien's dog!" The driver looked at us through the rearview mirror. I turned off the phone. "Driver, go to Hanh Nam area." When I got home, my mother was still in the living room arranging my exam materials. In the transparent bag, the exam notice, ID, black pen, pencil, eraser, and ruler were placed in order. She saw my face, her movements stopped. "What's wrong?" My throat was uncomfortably tight. But Tomorrow's college exam, I can't make her collapse too. "It's okay, it's just a little chaotic at school." Mom didn't ask anymore, just pushed a cup of warm milk in front of me. "Drink it and go to sleep. Tomorrow mom will take you away." After the door closed, the phone lit up again. In the class group, Chu Linh sent a blurry photo. It was the photo at the top of the stairs. With the words: