Chapter 2 — I Do Bac Dai, They Don't Know

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Three years ago, I had just returned to the city from the countryside. On the first day after school, my mother had to pick up Wen Han to take piano lessons. She didn't have time to pick me up, so she told me to take the bus home. As a result, I went in the wrong direction and got lost. I don't know which station to go to to catch the bus home. When Tuan Can met me, he immediately took me to the bus stop. He and I sat from the first station to the last station, then from the last station back to the station near our house. He helped me get acquainted with the whole route. Later, On Han did not want to wake up early. Tuan Can often rides his bike to take me to school first. On his days off, he also took me to many fun places, helping me gradually get acquainted with the city. He won't let others continue to call me a country bumpkin. Every time my mother scolded me, he was the only one who stood up to help and protect me. He also often brings me food. On his birthday, he suddenly confessed:

"From now on, in this city, I will be by your side. Don't be afraid!"

At that time, I mustered all my courage and nervously asked On Han:

“Sister, do you like Tuan Can?”

On Han rolled her eyes and replied uncomfortably:

"I only consider him a brother, that's why I don't like him."

The person she likes is called Ky Duong. A male student who plays sports, is tall and handsome, and is also a rich young man. I'm glad that she didn't like Tuan Can so she dared to accept his confession. We promised to go to college together. After graduating, we will register our marriage and later have two children. The only thing is, Tuan Can and On Han often quarrel, neither of them is willing to give in to the other. But every time On Han is in trouble, Tuan Can is always the first person to rush in to help. Whatever she wanted, he provided. Like now. On Han didn't want to wait for me, so Tuan Can went with her first. When I found the milk tea shop and pushed open the glass door to enter, On Han and Tuan Can were sitting next to each other on the bench by the window. Next to them there is no place for me. On Han drank two sips of milk tea and frowned:

“Tuan Can, I don't like this taste.”

After speaking, she brought her cup of milk tea in front of Tuan Can, wanting to exchange it for the cup he was drinking.

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Tuan Can did not refuse but directly exchanged cups with her. After that, I saw him without hesitation, continuing to drink with the same straw that On Han had just used. On Han looked at him, his face full of satisfaction. At that moment, I suddenly felt nauseous. I turned around and ran out of the shop. All afternoon, I did not receive any more calls from Tuan Can. At night, the two of them returned carrying many bags. When On Han saw me, he felt a little guilty. But after looking at the messages in the group, that bit of guilt immediately disappeared. She excitedly told me:

"Tonight Ky Duong is holding a graduation party at home. But I have never experienced life and don't know how to behave. If I make fun of you and make you and Tuan Can lose face, it won't be good. It's best not to go."

After speaking, she looked at Tuan Can. Tuan Can hesitated for a moment then apologetically patted my head:

“Good girl, that place is really not suitable for you. When I come back, I will bring you your favorite strawberry cake.”

But that type of cake has always been On Han's favorite dish. She didn't forget to tease:

“Infection, look at your boyfriend protecting you How good are you?

Tuan Can immediately replied:

“I also treat you well. Your prom dress tonight was bought by me running through the streets with you in the sun."

Two days ago, I wanted to buy some things for my grandmother. He said he was busy and had to go play soccer with his classmates. Yet this afternoon, in weather over thirty degrees, he was still willing to run through the streets to buy a prom dress for Wen Han. It turns out that in Tuan Can's heart, On Han's story is much more important than mine. The two started arguing again. This time, I don't advise. If they want to argue, just argue enough. Half an hour later, the argument ended. Tuan Can gave me a bag of things:

“Nang Nhiem, I also bought you a dress.”

I opened it to see. The dress still has the "free gift" label on it. He didn't even bother tearing it off first. Over the past three years, he also gave me many things. A scarf costs 9.9 yuan. A homemade bookmark. A backpack is discounted during the supermarket's New Year promotion. On his birthday last month, he bought imported roses to give to Wen Han. What he gave me was a pot of sunflowers. It is a gift when buying roses. I suddenly wanted to throw the dress away. Why is what he gives me always a freebie? Is it because I come from the countryside that I don't deserve to wear an evening gown? I angrily returned to my room and took out all the gifts he had given me over the past three years. If I don't deserve to use good things, then I will return everything he gave me. Before going to bed, in a chat group that had been silent for a long time, someone sent a few photos. That is the image at the party Ky Duong held at home. I opened each picture. In one photo, On Han is standing next to Tuan Can, holding a glass of champagne, smiling with eyes wide open. Talented boys and beautiful girls are truly a good match. As for me, I couldn't even find a decent set of clothes to attend such a party in the closet. I remember On Han's provocative eyes before going out.

“Nang Nhiem, I'm actually not suitable for living in the city. In a few days, go back to your hometown to stay with your grandmother."