Chapter 7 — Five Years After the Truth

Tan Thieu proactively declared. The evidence that Sam Yeu and her mother participated in falsifying documents and intentionally changing their wishes is complete. Although some of the acts have expired, falsifying documents, violating honor and causing serious consequences can still be prosecuted for civil and administrative liability. I do not represent my own case. I hired a partner attorney in the office. He asked: “What result do you want?” I said: "Publicly apologize."
“Compensation.”
“Destroy everything she obtained through deception.”
“What else?”
I think.
“Let all the people who scolded me that year read the full verdict.”
The law partner laughed.
“Cruel enough.”
I said: “Not cruel.”
“It's only fair.”
The next time Sam Yeu saw me was in the mediation room. She lost a lot of weight. Tan Man no longer looks as arrogant as before. The mother and daughter sat facing each other, like two faded pieces of paper. The mediator said: “If the two sides can reach an agreement, future settlement will be more convenient.” Tan Man immediately nodded.
“We agree to compensate.”
“Agree to apologize.”
“As long as Le Toc is willing to sign the letter of dismissal.”
I said nothing. Sam Ye looked at me.
“Toc Toc.”
I looked at her. She said in a low voice: "I really know I was wrong."
“These past few days I've been thinking about the past.”
“You treat me so well.”
“Why did I become like this?”
I calmly said: "Because you never felt that me treating you well was a favor."
“She felt like that was what I should do.”
Tears fell from her eyes.
"Not."
“It's because I'm too self-conscious.”
“Seeing you have it all makes me feel uncomfortable.”
“Your parents love you.”
“The teacher loves you.”
“Hoo Ky also likes you.”
“I've tried for so long but I'm still like your shadow.”
I laugh.
“So you pushed me down?”
She cried and shook her head.
“I just want to win against you once.”
“After that, things got bigger and bigger.”
“I can't stop.”
“I'm afraid to admit it.”
“I'm afraid everyone will know how dirty I am.”
I said: "It's not that you're afraid of being dirty."
“It's that you're afraid other people will see.”
Sam Yeu's face turned gray. Tan Man couldn't help but speak up: "Le Toc, Yeu Yeu has become like this."
"Look, his job is gone, his marriage is gone, his reputation is gone."
“Shouldn't you calm down your anger?”
I looked at her.
“Qin Man, do you know which of your sentences I hate the most?”
She stiffened. I said: "You always said I should calm down."
“As if I was hurt just to vent my anger today.”
“But what is in my heart is not anger.”
“But you guys ruined a part of my life.”
The mediator coughed softly.
“Miss Le, what is your request?”
I took out the documents.
“First, Sam Yeu and Tan Man must publicly apologize online and have their posts pinned for no less than thirty days.”
“Second, compensate me for the loss of morale, honor, and costs related to re-examination and treatment, a total of eight hundred thousand yuan.”
Tan Man shouted: “Eight hundred thousand?”
“You stole money!”
I don't look at her.
"Third, coordinate with schools and relevant agencies to investigate and revoke titles and qualifications obtained unjustly."
Sam Yeu suddenly raised his head.
"Impossible!"
Her eyes bloodshot.
“Degrees cannot be revoked!”
“Le Toc, I can compensate you with money.”
“I might as well apologize.”
“But if my degree is gone, I will have nothing left!”
I calmly looked at her.
“So when you erased my wish, did you ever think that I would also have nothing left?”
She opened her mouth, unable to say a word. Tan Man slammed the table.
“You're forcing him to go to hell!”
I stood up.
“Then don't reconcile.”
“See you in court.”
I turned around to leave. Sam Yeu suddenly called me back.
“Le Toc!”
Her voice trembled.
“Have you never considered me a friend?”
I turned my head to look at her.
“I should have asked you this question.”
She was stunned. I said: "Sam Yeu, I truly considered you a friend."
“So when you hurt me, it hurts the most.”
Having finished speaking, I walked out of the mediation room. The moment the door closed, Sam Yeu's broken cry echoed inside. I don't turn around.
11
Three months later, the verdict was given. Sam Yeu and Tan Man had to publicly apologize. The compensation amount was lower than my request, but it was enough to cause them pain. The issue of her degree was transferred to the school and relevant agencies for handling. The internet was bustling again for a while. Sam Yeu's apology letter was very long.
“Because of jealousy and narrow-mindedness, I hurt my former best friend, Le Toc.”
“I took advantage of her trust, participated in correcting her wishes, and then tacitly accepted her family members slandering her.”
“I solemnly apologize to Le Toc and her family.”
The comments section was filled with scolding. Some people say she deserves it. Some people say she's pitiful. Some people also said: "Is Le Toc too cruel?"
“After all, it's been five years.”
I took a screenshot and posted it on my personal page.