Chapter 4 — Half a Life for a Life

In my heart, I did not feel as happy as I had imagined. It turns out... The truth comes late. It is also impossible to bring someone who has died back to life. After taking testimony. The police came to a conclusion. Eliminate the possibility of being murdered. Based on the scene and medical history, the deceased clearly knew that his health condition was absolutely not allowed to drink alcohol but still drank in his room, which was determined to be suicide. Before closing the file. The young policeman stopped in front of the door. He looked at his parents and A Nghien for a long time. Sigh softly.
“Legally, it can only be written like that.”
“But in terms of human love…”
“She didn't need to go to this step.”
"Wait until the person dies to know the pain."
“Is it too late?”
That statement is very light. But it was like a slap. Beat them until they can no longer lift their heads. Mom sat down on the ground. Cover your face with both hands. Crying until my whole body trembled.
“How much pain did Han Han end up in…”
“How much pain do you have to lose your life like that?”
After just one night. Dad seems to have aged ten years. His back was hunched. Mouth constantly mumbling.
“I thought it was just a small thing.”
“I thought it would be okay to have a sip on a happy day.”
“How could you say those words…”
A Nghien knelt down on the floor. Forehead pressed tightly against the cold tile floor.
“It was you who killed me.”
“You shouldn't have let me save you.”
“You should not rest assured to enjoy your life…”
“…in exchange for my whole life.”
They cried for a long time. I float next to it. Just feel tired. No more pain. After this... It will never hurt again.
06
It was completely dark. All procedures at the hospital were finally completed. They returned home in dismay. On the door there is still a bright red letter of Joy. Red silk hangs all over the entrance. Decorative strings hang down in the living room. The wedding candy that had not yet been served on the table was still sparkling under the lights. It was clear that yesterday this place was still bustling as if it wanted to shout for the future. But now... The red color is just blinding. Mom rushed forward like crazy. Tear down each sheet of the word Hy. Dad pulled away the red silk strips. A Nghien stood still in place. His eyes were so empty and scary. Afterward. My parents entered my room. Prepare to clean up relics. A Nghien suddenly stopped in front of the door.
"Are not."
“Don't touch my things.”
“I'm not dead yet.”
“I'm just sleeping.”
Dad closed his eyes. Hoarse voice.
“A Nghien.”
“Let's accept the truth.”
“Your sister is gone.”
“We still have to take care of her funeral.”
“At least find some of the items he used.”
Mom burst into tears again.
“I just got married.”
“It's unlucky to keep these things in the room.”
"Bad luck?"
Those three words seemed to stab straight into A Nghien's heart. He suddenly burst out laughing.
"Mom."
“She even sacrificed her life for me.”
“Are you still saying she's unlucky now?”
Mom was stunned. Tears flowed even more intensely. Final. A Nghien was still pulled aside by his father. They entered my room. The room was so clean it was cold. Also poor to the point of emptiness. After surgery. I put away everything colorful. There are no posters on the wall. There are no decorations on the table. Outside of medical records. Medicine box. Re-examination form. Only the wheelchair remains. And an old locked cabinet. Last five years. It seems like I left nothing behind. Besides the pain. When moving to the last compartment of the desk. A stack of yellowed papers fell to the ground. Dad bent down to pick it up. There is a voluntary consent letter for liver donation from five years ago. Bottom… It's my signature. There is a line that I circled very boldly with a red pen.
"After surgery, there may be insufficient compensation of the remaining liver function, biliary tract complications, chronic pain and multi-organ damage; one must ban alcohol for life, avoid physical exertion and emotional excitement; severe cases can lead to acute liver failure, multi-organ failure, and even death."