Chapter 14 — Hao Mon Swap

I finally spoke up, “I signed up.” “I'll tell the teacher to cross your name out.” "Why?" Mrs. Luc looked at me, "Because the Luc family doesn't need a daughter going around fighting for victory or defeat." Luc Thua Da was impatient, "Mom, you can't do that." Mrs. Luc didn't even look at him, just looked at me. "Ning Duong, you have to remember, the Luc family gave you everything you have now. You may be smart, but you are not allowed to disobey." I looked at her for a long time. “What if I absolutely have to take the exam?” Mrs. Luc smiled, that smile did not have any warmth. “Then go back to the orphanage and take the exam.” As soon as this sentence was uttered, Luc Thua Da did not say another word. Butler Chu stood in the corner, the tray in his hand tilted slightly, and the tea poured down into the bathroom. Lady Luc didn't even look. "Tomorrow I will send someone to school to complete the procedures. Think carefully for yourself." I went upstairs to pack my school bag. The phone was placed on the table, the screen lit up. Uncle Tan sent a message. "Tieu Duong, the Lam family is coming again tonight. They said that if they don't buy the manuscript, that thing will never see the light of day." I answered back with two words. “Keep it safe.” There were footsteps outside the door. Luc Thua Da stood outside, holding a bank card in his hand. “This is for you.” I don't get, “What to do?” “If you get sent back to the orphanage, just take it and use it first.” I looked at him. He turned away, "Don't misunderstand, it's not that I care about you. I just feel like my mother did a bit too much this time." “She won't really send me away,” I said. “How do you know?” "She couldn't bear to let go of the old lady's relationship." Luc Thua Da paused for a moment, "You can even calculate this?" "It's not calculating. It's that she's afraid." “Afraid of my grandmother?” “Um.” He was silent for a moment, then stuffed the card into the side pocket of my school bag. "Just take it. What if you miss it?" I took it out and gave it back to him, "No need." He was a bit annoyed, "Luc Ninh Duong, can you stop being so stiff all the time?" I said: "I took it, your mother will say I was greedy for the Luc family's money." He swore an oath and took the card back. Walking to the door, he turned around again. “City selection exam, do you really want to take it?” “Um.” “I will help you.” I looked at him. He seemed a bit embarrassed, "Don't look at me like that. I just don't want to make Lam Tri Ha proud." Early the next morning, Mrs. Luc indeed went to school. Luc Thua Da and I were called into the office. The homeroom teacher, the training teacher, and the head of education were all present. Mrs. Luc sat on the sofa, her tone calm. "Ning Duong is not suitable for taking part in the exam these days. She just came to the Luc family, she needs to learn the rules first." The teacher said impatiently, "Mrs. Luc, Ninh Duong is the student with the highest hope of winning the top prize in this group." Mrs. Luc smiled, "Teacher, I understand very well that you regret talent. But a child's growth lies not only in achievements." The head of education immediately chimed in, "Parents have their own considerations." Luc Thua Da stood next to him, "Mom, you're venting your anger on him." Mrs. Luc looked at him, "Shut up." I asked the refresher teacher, "Can the list still be withdrawn?" The teacher was confused, "The official list will be reported this afternoon. If parents insist, the school has no choice." Mrs. Luc looked at me, "Ning Duong, I give you one last chance. I'm sorry Tri Ha, make sure you don't argue publicly in the future, I will let you take the exam." Luc Thua Da angrily kicked the chair, "What opportunity is this?" Lady Luc didn't pay any attention to him. I said: “I'm not sorry.” The office fell into silence. The head of education frowned, "Luc Ninh Duong, don't be unreasonable." I looked at him, "Teacher, do I need to sign my name to withdraw the list myself?" “Underage students, as long as their guardian agrees.” “Is Mrs. Lu your guardian?” Master

paused for a moment. Mrs. Luc's face changed, "What do you mean?" I said: "Has the adoption procedure been completed yet?" Lady Luc stared at me, "Are you threatening me?" “I just asked about the procedure.” The office door was pushed open. Butler Chu stood at the door, behind him was an old woman wearing a gray Sun Yat-sen suit. The old lady has arrived. Mrs. Luc immediately stood up, "Mom, why are you here?" The old lady leaned on her cane and walked in step by step. "If I hadn't come, I wouldn't have known when the Luc family would have turned into a place for the Lam family to vent their anger." Lady Luc's face turned pale, "Mom, it's not what you think." The old lady looked at me, "Ning Duong, do you want to take the exam?" I said: “Yes.” “Then take the exam.” The head of education quickly said: "Old lady, the opinions of the parents here..." The old lady raised her eyes to look at him, "Parents of the Luc family, did I say it doesn't count?" The homeroom teacher immediately shut his mouth.