Chapter 1 — Your Exception

My fiance, Luc Trach Ngon, has a strange habit: after nine o'clock at night, he absolutely does not answer any phone calls. Even when we loved each other most passionately. At this hour, he will coldly hang up without any mercy. One day I even came home too late, realized someone was following me, and in a panic I called him. What I received was his extremely impatient voice. "How old are you? Can you respect other people's living habits? Hang up." That day, I finished recording my statement alone at the police station, and when I returned home the next morning, he didn't ask me a single question. Until now, when I use his computer. I accidentally saw in the phone sync section a call record lasting from nine o'clock in the evening to nine o'clock the next morning. Twelve hours, calling every night, for five years. I am not unfamiliar with that phone number. I am his mother's student and also his teaching assistant. At that moment, my spine suddenly collapsed, my whole body felt exhausted. I sat for a long time, until my legs were numb, then I silently turned off the computer, then canceled our marriage registration appointment. That phone call didn't ring for me, and I didn't want to hear it anymore. …… When the system displayed successful cancellation, Luc Trach Ngon just walked out of the bathroom. Seeing me sitting still and not moving. He glanced at the time and frowned. "Is there anything you want to talk about today? It's almost nine o'clock, you have to rest." I was stunned for two seconds and then shook my head. "No." He nodded. "Okay, then good night." He wouldn't pay attention to any changes in my emotions, and decisively turned around and returned to the room. I was stunned for a moment. Just as he was about to stand up, the already dark computer screen suddenly lit up, synchronizing with the phone, displaying On Le's call. And Luc Trach Ngon. The person who didn't answer the phone, didn't talk, didn't respond to that message after nine o'clock, picked up the phone in just one second. As if afraid that the person on the other end of the line would have to wait for a long time. I let out a mocking laugh, that's very thoughtful, unfortunately his exception was not my wife. Return to the bedroom. Luc Trach Ngon closed his eyes, looking like he was sleeping. But now, I discovered things I had never discovered before. For example, a phone facing down. For example, the unremarkable black headset on his right ear. Turning off the lights, in the dark, I responded to the job transfer notice that the leader had told me last week. At that time, I did not agree, because I did not want to have to fall in love after marrying Luc Trach Ngon. But now, it's all over. The leader quickly answered. "Think carefully? Work at the embassy in France for at least five years, think carefully then apply for a visa, three days later depart." I answered yes. The person next to me was breathing very evenly, I thought for a moment
On Le must be very reassured. After lying down. There seemed to be a border between us and the So Ha Han Realm. I was lost for a moment, then closed my eyes and fell asleep. The next morning when he woke up, Luc Trach Ngon was standing in the dressing room. I sat up and touched his phone. Very hot. After packing up the documents needed to apply for the visa, I glanced at him and then went out. Just passing each other. Luc Trach Ngon called me back in surprise. "Aren't you going to tie my tie?" I curled my lips. "Don't tie it anymore, remember to learn." I paused for a moment. "Or let your teaching assistant tie it." Luc Trach Ngon put down his things and walked over, looking at me suspiciously. "You said On Le?" Just mentioning those two words, his sharp, serious expression immediately softened. A smile flashed in her eyes. "She really knows how to tie, she's a very thoughtful girl, but what does that have to do with me tying your tie?" I was silent for two seconds. I don't even know where to start, so I definitely won't explain anymore. "It's not related, I just don't want to tie it anymore." Luc Trach Ngon pursed his lips unhappily. "It's up to you. Oh right, you don't need to bring me lunch this afternoon, On Le just texted, she said she would bring it to you." My hand holding the doorknob suddenly paused. "Okay." Due to work reasons, Luc Trach Ngon has a very serious stomach disease, so in the past even though he was busy with work, he stopped. Wherever he goes, I cook for him myself. Just good. Thus, I am free again. Thinking that, I didn't want to take care of his feelings anymore, so after saying that, I turned around and closed the door. I went to the embassy to apply for a five-year work visa. Then go to the work unit to get the dispatch dispatch. Put the items in the bag. Look at the peach blossoms in front of the diplomatic academy gate slowly blooming. Unexpectedly, I felt unprecedented relief and liberation. Think of something. I opened the marriage scheduling software and erased Luc Ze Ngon's ID card from the information section. After that. I won't use it anymore. 2On the way home, I received a phone call from the leader. He told me to go to the Literature Department of Kinh Thanh University to help him receive part of the documents. Hang up. I sighed, clearly wanting to draw a clear line, but Luc Ze Ngon happened to be a professor of Literature at Kinh Thanh University. After arriving at the Faculty of Literature, it was just in time for rush hour for students to go to class. There are some words that I don't want to hear. "I worked very hard to win Professor Luc's class! His popularity is too terrible." "That's right, the female students tend to go to Professor Luc, the male students mostly go to assistant professor On. Don't say that, you're really talented and beautiful." My steps gradually slowed down. In an instant, a bitter taste welled up in my heart. After being together for five years, I have never openly appeared in Luc Trach Ngon's circle of communication. When we were passionately in love, I used to belittle him and ask him to introduce me to everyone. Tell him to change the ring background image
friends become me. But Luc Trach Ngon. That careful and meticulous Literature Department professor, always using the attitude of looking at an incomprehensible child, frowned and taught me. "Lin Tri Du, grow up a bit." "You're not eighteen years old anymore, don't do these meaningless nonsense, it doesn't fit your identity." That day I was stunned. From then on, never mentioned again. The two girls next to him were still talking endlessly about the love affairs between Luc Trach Ngon and On Le. "To be honest, Professor Luc's information on the official website shows that he is married, I think it's definitely assistant professor On! Otherwise, how come no one has ever met his wife!" "Sure, such a serious person only smiles at assistant professor On." The two people walked further and further. My steps became slower and slower, finally stopping in the hallway. Past self-pity poured down in an instant. I took a deep breath. But fortunately, I have my own way out, three days later, it will all be over. Help leaders complete documents. As I passed by the second professor's office, I heard a familiar teasing voice: "Eat this, it's really delicious!" Through the door. I saw On Le and Luc Trach Ngon sitting together having breakfast. On Le naturally brought soy milk to his mouth. But Luc Trach Ngon doesn't like soy milk. I did it once before, he immediately turned sour and walked away, leaving me alone at home crying. But now. He only frowned slightly, then under On Le's urging, he sighed helplessly, full of tolerance. Drink down. On Le's big eyes blinked. "How's it? Is it delicious?" Luc Trach Ngon nodded. "Okay." I couldn't help but laugh at myself. While I didn't know it, it turned out that Luc Trach Ngon also had such a gentle and tolerant side to others. It's just this side that I haven't seen in five years. Even just once…… In the office. Luc Trach Ngon naturally used a tissue to wipe the crumbs from the corner of On Le's mouth and asked softly. "Did you sleep well last night? Did you have insomnia?" "Very good." On Le smiled a little. "You know, as long as I have you to call with me, I will sleep well." She thought of something again. "But I heard that after nine o'clock you don't answer the phone anymore, am I bothering you?" Luc Trach Ngon did not hesitate at all. "You are the exception." Just four. short letters. Like a thorny vine wrapping tightly around my heart, it hurts to the point of suffocation. When I actually heard him say these words from his own mouth. After a moment of suffocating pain. Turned into numbness again. There are a few thorns that are very painful when pulled out, but once pulled out, time will heal them. I leaned against the wall, and it took me a long time to collect all the emotions in my eyes. Leave this place. When I got home, I took out my suitcase and stuffed every bit of stuff inside. Finally, this place where I've lived for five years, but even a suitcase can't be filled. Evening. Luc Trach Ngon called. "Prepare to go down."
upstairs, let's go to your mother's place to eat tonight." I said yes. Seeing the Maybach on the side of the road, I instinctively went to open the passenger door. I discovered On Le sitting inside eating walnut cake. "Hello sister-in-law." Looking at the crumbs of cake she dropped on the seat, my first reaction was to look at Luc Trach Ngon. He doesn't like people eating or drinking in his car, including me. But at this time his expression was pale, as if he had long gotten used to it. At this moment I woke up. I almost forgot that On Le was the exception in his life. On Le quickly wiped his mouth and cleared the seat. "You should still sit in the back, I..." I calmly smiled. "It's okay, just sit in one seat." I opened the back seat door and saw a flash of doubt in Luc Trach Ngon's eyes. It's not like this situation has never happened before always ended with Luc Trach Ngon impatiently shouting at me. "Lam Tri Du, it's just a seat, don't make a big deal out of it." Looking at the pouring rain outside the window, I no longer felt the feelings of heartache and self-pity like before, so calm that I was surprised. It's just a seat of the Luc family, Mrs. Luc was standing outside, waiting. On Le got out of the car and quickly ran to her to coddle her. "Miss! It's windy outside, why are you going out in person? Let's go inside quickly." Mrs. Luc smiled kindly. "Why don't you wait for me? I arranged for you to work under Trach Ngon, making you feel sorry for yourself." "That boy has a very strange personality." On Le looked at the man standing next to him, the corner of his mouth had a gentle smile, his ears turned slightly red. "Professor Luc is very good, don't feel sorry for yourself." The two said as they were about to enter the house. Mrs. Luc walked five meters before she seemed to remember something. There, he turned his head and looked at me a lot more distantly. "Tri Du is also here, come in quickly, don't let it get cold." Just said the same thing. Luc Trach Ngon walked to my side, lowered his eyes and frowned. "Not in a good mood?" "Not at all." Just feeling let down. He pursed his lips. "If your work is not going well, I hope you don't bring your emotions into the house, I don't want to face someone who is moody all day."