Chapter 6 — I'm in charge of my own life

“You like me, I always knew.” Bui Huc Ngon's voice softened. "Thi Nhat, feelings cannot be forced. I like Van Tinh, but this will not affect our relationship. After going to college, we can still be like before."

It turned out that in his plan: He and To Van Tinh loved each other, and I continued to help them compile documents and clean up their mess. When I need money, I can also offer scholarships. I'm just not allowed to like him. As for other sacrifices in the past, nothing must be lacking.

“It won't.” I said.

Bui Huc Ngon paused: "What?"

“We will never be the same again.” I pointed at To Van Tinh's phone. "The documents have already been sent to you. How to apply for a loan, how to find a support channel, are all written very clearly. What happens next, you guys can take care of yourself."

To Van Tinh bit her lower lip.

"Thi Nhat, I know you're angry. But I never thought I would steal Huc Ngon from you. He confessed to me first."

She looked at me with careful scrutiny, her eyes hiding a bit of probing, as if waiting for my failure. But I just feel tired.

“Congratulations.”

“Is there anything else?”

Bui Huc Ngon's face gradually became extremely unsightly.

“Chu Thoi Nhat, do you have to speak so harshly?”

"When I liked you, you didn't reciprocate, you loved someone else, I withdrew. Where is the harshness?"

"You're not talking about scholarships at all right now!" He said coldly. "You are taking revenge on Van Tinh. Because I chose her, you would rather watch her without books to continue studying."

My mother grabbed the broom against the wall.

“Get out!”

Bui Huc Ngon was startled. “Aunt…”

“Don't you understand?” Mom slammed the broom handle on the ground. "My daughter doesn't spend any money from your family, nor does she force you to like her. Who you love is your business. But taking my daughter's money to seduce your girlfriend, it has something to do with me!"

Bui Huc Ngon's face is sometimes blue and sometimes white. To Van Tinh cried and pulled his hand: "Let's go. Don't argue with aunt because of me." As soon as the two of them left, my father immediately rolled the door halfway down. The restaurant is finally quiet. Mom sat down with her hands on her waist, panting with anger. I squatted in front of her.

“Mom, I'm sorry.”

“Who are you apologizing to?” She raised her hand and gently rubbed my forehead. "If you get first place in the exam, do you still have to apologize to people? There is no such morality in this world."

My dad sat next to me, then spoke up a moment later.

“Temporarily close the shop for two days. Wait for this to pass and then reopen.”

I looked at the people constantly taking photos outside the door. No objections. The phone suddenly vibrated. It's a message from Bui Huc Ngon. 【I originally wanted to help you explain. But it seems he doesn't realize his problem at all. If that's the case, let's just say everything clearly.】 A few minutes later, a new message appeared in the class group. Bui Huc Ngon sent a screenshot of the chat. It was a month before the university entrance exam. To Van Tinh failed the test and sent a message to the group that she no longer wanted to take the university entrance exam. At that time I replied: 【Don't think nonsense. If you really don't pass, we will help you think of a way no matter what.】 The screenshot stopped there. Next part: 【Go ahead Summarize the wrong sentences first, I'll review them with you tomorrow】 was cut off. Bui Huc Ngon wrote the accompanying caption: 【Someone once said, no matter the result, it will help my friends fulfill their college dreams. Now that I have won a huge scholarship, I deny my promise because of personal feelings. I respect everyone's financial choices, but please don't blame all the mistakes on a girl from a difficult family.】 The class was silent for a few seconds. Then the messages started blowing up.