Chapter 2 — I Raised My Children Alone

4. This year is my poorest year and also the most difficult year in my life. I try to make money, just hoping I can buy the best medicine for my child, so that when he gets sick, he doesn't have to suffer so much. Because of money, I didn't mind going to class reunions to borrow money, nor did I care about having to drink with customers at the bar, to the point of drinking to the point of stomach bleeding. I thought, maybe this will be the last time I meet Giang Dien in this life. But a few days later, that girl named On Uyen came to me. It is said that she heard others say that she and I are very similar, so she wanted to meet me once. She and a few friends came to the shop where I worked and called me out by name. There was a girl looking at me, asking in a disdainful voice: "Are you Dong Nien? Boss Giang's first love?" Her eyes were full of contempt, she looked at my heavy makeup and curled her lips into a smile, as if she wanted to say that I was that dirty person. I clenched my fists, trying not to cause trouble, just asking them if they wanted a drink. If you don't drink, don't waste my time making money. That girl probably felt that I wasn't giving her face, so she screamed at me: "What kind of attitude do you have? I asked but you didn't hear me? If you get an elephant, ask for a fairy." She pointed at the bottle of strong wine and said to me: "Okay, Dong Nien, you like money, right? Finish this bottle of wine, I'll give you twenty thousand." If I finish this bottle of wine, I'll probably have to go to the hospital again. On Uyen pretended to be worried and gently advised the other girl: "Didn't we say we would just come and look around and not make things difficult for Dong Nien?" "Even though everyone said she was very good at seducing men, telling me to be careful with her, even A Dien said I was too naive, afraid she would bully me, but I felt it was okay." I silently listened to On Uyen's words, gradually understanding that she was trying to tell me that Giang Dien loved me. How much she hates me. I smiled faintly, didn't say anything, just asked her friend: "So let's be clear, I drink this whole bottle of wine, you give me twenty thousand, right?" Then I picked up the bottle of wine on the table and drank it straight into my mouth. Everyone was stunned, they didn't expect that I really didn't care about my life because of money. On Uyen held my hand and gently advised: "Miss Dong Nien, how can you destroy yourself like this for money?" "As women, we must be shameless. I don't want to say it because I'm afraid you'll be upset, but do you know, A Dien hates women like you the most..." I finished drinking the bottle of wine, tried to suppress the intense pain in my stomach, interrupted her, asked: "Where is the money?" "What Mr. Giang likes, what he hates, what does it have to do with me? I Just need the twenty thousand that you promised." On Uyen frowned, looked at me with disappointed eyes, her voice was soft: "Miss Dong Nien, to be honest, twenty thousand to me is just a small amount of money, I can give it to anyone, but definitely not you." "You may hate me, but I did it for your good, I can't let you continue to slide like this..." Her other friend pushed me, smiled and said: "I just I'm just joking with you, I won't give you money, what can you do to me?" I looked at her coldly, then laughed and raised my hand, strongly smashing the wine bottle in my hand. Glass pieces shot out, one piece cut On Uyen's leg, creating a bleeding wound. Tears immediately welled up in On Uyen's eyes. Those noisy girls suddenly no longer dared to say anything. The next second, the bedroom door opened, Giang Dien stood at the door, coldly looking at me. I was suddenly stunned on the spot, not daring to look him straight in the eyes. I wore heavy makeup, for money I drank with men, made them happy, and in the end, Giang Dien

I also see myself in this situation. Actually, I'm not afraid of others looking down on me, I just don't want Giang Dien to know how miserable my life is. But in the end, even that small wish could not be fulfilled. I had no choice but to use all my strength to pretend not to care, forcing myself to raise my head, watching Giang Dien open her arms and hug On Uyen in her arms, gently wiping her tears. Then word by word, he asked me: "Dong Nien, do you dare to bully her in front of me?" "Do you want money? Okay, apologize first." Looking at Giang Dien protecting Wen Uyen, I suddenly remembered the old days, he also protected me like that. I know, Giang Dien just wants me to please On Uyen. It's okay, for money, you can tell me to do anything. On Uyen hid in Giang Dien's arms, secretly smiling at me. I looked at the wound on her leg, picked up a piece of glass and slashed my own body. After that, I held out my bloody hand and calmly said to Giang Dien: "Give it to me, twenty thousand." Giang Dien looked at me, his eyes suddenly turned red. On Uyen saw Giang Dien's expression, the smile on her face stopped. She took out a bank card, put it in my hand, and gently said: "Ms. Dong Nien, I'm giving you money today not because I owe you, but because I don't want to be like you, doing such embarrassing things for a little money." I didn't want to look at her fake look anymore, took the money and was about to leave, but Giang Dien suddenly pulled me back. He called my name, gritted his teeth and cursed: "Dong Nien, aren't you in pain? Without money, will you die?" He frowned tightly, looking like he was in great pain. I strongly pushed his hand away, turned my head, smiled coldly and said: "I've always been a money-hungry person, Giang Dien, don't you know?" "Mind your own business, and worry about your woman too, don't come and bother me."