Chapter 6 — I have a mother, no one is allowed to bully me

Uc Ninh was kneeling on the floor mopping the floor. Don't have to use a mop. But using your own hands. Little by little. Lam Uyen Nhi sat cross-legged on the sofa. One hand scrolls through the phone. One hand holds a cup of milk tea. When Uc Ninh just wiped her feet... Lam Uyen Nhi immediately threw the milk tea cup straight onto the floor that had just been cleaned.

"Are you cleaned yet?"

"This place is still dirty."

Uc Ninh bowed his head. Don't say a word. Quietly pick up the towel... Then start wiping again from the beginning. The camera has audio recording. The sound is clear to every word. Lam Uyen Nhi bit a melon seed and slowly said:

"Your mother is not here."

"Your father only listens to me."

"Your friends and classmates probably don't pay any attention to you anymore, right?"

"Look clearly."

"In this house..."

"You're nothing."

In the living room... Everyone saw that video. The expressions of more than sixty security officers changed simultaneously. The maids... Everyone bowed their heads. People quietly turned away. I walked step by step in front of Co Dien Chu. His face... Was white, no blood left. I raised my hand. A slap landed squarely on his face. The sound echoed throughout the hall.

"Since when..."

"Are you like that as a father?"

Co Dien Chu covered his face. The mouth opens and then closes again. Couldn't say a word. The video continues to play. Next paragraph. Time shown... Three months later. On the screen... Uc Ninh huddled in the corner of the storage room. The whole body trembled like a leaf. Outside the door, Lam Uyen Nhi's laughter echoed.

"Ninning."

"You soiled my newly bought dress."

"Tonight..."

"Don't sleep in the bed anymore."

"Let's review here."

The door is locked from the outside. Uc Ninh sat in a dark room. Hug your knees tightly. Bury your face between your legs. Each choked sob rang out. Camera screen... Still hasn't stopped. One paragraph follows another. Lam Uyen Nhi knocked over Uc Ninh's rice.

"You don't deserve to sit at the table with me."

Lam Uyen Nhi threw Uc Ninh's books into the trash.

"If you study a lot, what will you get?"

"In the end, don't you still have to work for me?"

Lam Uyen Nhi ordered Uc Ninh to wash clothes in front of all the maids.

"Someone like you..."

"Born to serve me."

But in every video... Co Dien Chu is either not present. Or sit right next to it. Look closely at the phone. From beginning to end... Not saying a single word. I turned my head to look at Uc Ninh. The girl sat cowering on the sofa. Both hands tightened the hem of his shirt. The whole person shrunk into a small mass. Head bowed low. I'm shaking. I stepped forward. Squat down. Gently hold your baby in your arms.

"Uc Ninh..."

"Mom, I'm sorry."

"Mom came home too late."

The screen continues to play.

"Turn it off..."

Co Dien Chu's voice was hoarse. I didn't even bother turning around.

"Play again."

"From start to finish."

"Every second."

"Every single frame."

"Rewinding is not allowed."

"Show me everything."

I slowly stood up. Looking straight towards Lam Uyen Nhi. She was no longer struggling. Standing between two security officers. His face was pale and bloodless.

"Lin Uyen Nhi."

My voice was terrifyingly calm.

"Listen carefully."

"From today..."

"Her happy days in this house..."

"It's over."

At that moment... The next camera clip automatically played go up. That's the kitchen. Display time... Two months ago. Three o'clock in the morning. Uc Ninh is standing alone in front of the kitchen. Quietly warm up a glass of milk. I don't know when... Lam Uyen Nhi appeared behind her. Uc Ninh was startled. Hands tremble. The cup fell to the ground. Lam Uyen Nhi immediately grabbed Uc Ninh's collar. Then he aggressively pushed her against the edge of the kitchen.

"Do you think your mother's return can turn everything around?"

"She hasn't paid any attention to you in the past two years."

"I won't care later."

"This house..."

"Not the Tham family."

"Your father's money..."

"I can spend it however I want."

"Your stuff..."

"I can take it if I like it."

"What can you do to me?"

Uc Ninh was held tightly by her. Can't even say a single word. At that moment... An arm reached out from the side. Forcefully pulled Lam Uyen Nhi out. The person appearing on the screen... Is Trieu Hong.

"Miss Uyen Nhi."

"I hope you know moderation."

Lam Uyen Nhi shook off Trieu Hong's hand. Scornfully smiled coldly.

"You also want to control me?"

"I just need to tell Uncle Co to fire you."

"Do you believe it?"

Trieu Hong did not respond. Just stood quietly in front of Uc Ninh. Not even half a step back. Lam Uyen Nhi snorted coldly. Turn around and leave. The video pauses there. The technical staff started looking for the next recording. The whole hall... No one spoke. I turned my head to look at Trieu Hong. She was still standing at the door. Back straight. But the eye rim... But the recent recordings... It's just the beginning. Camera for two years. There are still dozens of hours left to play. On Co Dien Chu's face... The bright red handprint I just slapped is still clearly visible. He understands. The real reckoning... It's just begun. I looked towards the projection screen. Calmly tell the technician three words.

"Play again."