Chapter 3 — Illusion of Humanity

6 Co Ngon relied on his wealthy and influential family to turn the "living doll" contest into an unprecedented event. The large hall was rarely used, today there was a red banner hanging high: 【Whole School Living Doll Competition】 In front of the hall, there was a crowd of bustling spectators, jostling like a fair. One of Co Ngon's henchmen stood in front of the door, shouting: "Men, stay away! Only female students can enter the exam! Our young master Co is not interested in sissies!" … God help me. I'm still having a headache and don't know how to blend in. Glancing aside, I discovered that Ly Hong also secretly followed. The corners of my lips curled up slightly. Very good. The more crowded, the merrier. Backstage was filled with female students wearing heavy makeup, bright lipstick, and a strong, suffocating scent of perfume. As soon as Truong Nhi raised her head high and straightened her back to walk in, all eyes immediately turned to her. “Oh my god, this body is no different from a Barbie doll!” “It seems that the title of living doll definitely belongs to her.” However, there were still a few whispers carrying sarcasm: "Hmm, that sharp chin is like wanting to pierce the fake breast implant. Co Ngon is a 'school girl', isn't her aesthetic taste... just that ordinary?" "That's right. Who knows, maybe the living doll is just an excuse, maybe he's looking for a sincere, kind girl." … Truong Nhi ignored all the criticism, there was only one voice left in his head: - I am the most beautiful, I will win. She stroked her hair, swayed her newly edited body, proudly enjoying everyone's admiring and jealous looks. I stood behind, so uncomfortable that I couldn't help but glare at the sky. These people are really...so good at brainwashing themselves. Do you think Co Ngon is very noble? If he doesn't have money and power, who would bother adding a "pink filter effect" to him? A person who comes up with a "living doll contest" like this... well, if you think about it, you're definitely not a nice person. But okay. Let them continue to lie to themselves and others. The comedy... has just begun. 7 When the beauty contest officially started, Truong Nhi immediately volunteered to go on stage first. She wore a short leather dress with an extremely deep neckline, showing off her curves that had just been meticulously "under the knife". The stage lights shine down, each body line appears ridiculously clear. The music started, Truong Nhi began to contort her body on stage, as soft as a water snake, trying to look sexy. In the judges' row, Co Ngon was almost immediately attracted. His eyes were glued to that body, his throat continuously moved, and his breathing was heavy. He lowered his voice, but deliberately enough for the front row to hear: "36D! Absolutely 36D!" Immediately, the whole hall burst into laughter. But Truong Nhi thought it was a compliment and twisted even more fiercely, as if wanting to show off every "work" on his body. “Young Master Gu～” — she walked straight to the judges table, deliberately bowed low, her voice sweet: “Am I qualified to be your living doll?” The low-cut collar makes the entire spring scene appear before everyone's eyes. Co Ngon suddenly stood up, grabbed Truong Nhi's wrist with one hand, and said firmly: "It's you!" The whole hall exploded. I stood in the dark corner behind, quietly observing, the corners of my lips curled turned into a cold smile. A play... is being played again exactly like the previous life. At that time, there was also a girl who had successful surgery and was also chosen by Co Ngon in front of the crowd. Everyone thought that she would enter the rich world... But what is the truth? Co Ngon only sees her as a new toy. A month later, he got fed up and kicked her mercilessly. The real tragedy doesn't end there... Due to excessive plastic surgery, her facial nerves were seriously damaged, leading to facial paralysis. She couldn't smile, cry or even frown. In the end, a severe infection caused her to die in agony. … "Trinh Nac! Did you see that?!" — the excited scream pulled me out of my memory. Truong Nhi rushed down from the stage, hugged me, her face beaming as if she had just won the crown: "Co Ngon chose me! I will become a rich lady!" “…” Her hard silicone breasts pressed against my body so painfully, I almost couldn't help but wanted to push them away. But I tried to force a smile: “Congratulations.” The corner of my eye glanced at Ly Hong who was standing not far away. She looked at Truong Nhi with eyes full of hatred, as if ready to tear her into pieces. The corners of my lips curled up... The drama had just begun. 8 That evening, Truong Nhi was taken straight to the hotel by Co Ngon. It wasn't until dawn the next morning that she staggered back to the dormitory. The strong smell of perfume mixed with the smell of alcohol rushed straight into my nose, making the whole room filled with a mixed smell. On her white neck, there were purple and blue hickeys - it was an eyesore to look at. She happily rushed over and shook my shoulder to wake me up: "Nhu Nhu! He wants to take me home to meet my family! The position of young lady of the Co family is definitely mine!" I closed my eyes, tried to yawn, and nodded tearfully: "Yes... happy for you." But in my heart, a cold laugh rang out. In her previous life, the girl who had successful surgery also received the same "promise" from Co Ngon. “Introducing the family”? Funny. Where is he taking her? A private meeting place, where some rich guys mix alcohol, meat, and entertain. That girl is nothing more than an object for them to show off and entertain. … Truong Nhi did not know. She laughed crazily, took out her phone, and held it out in front of me: "Nhu Nhu, look at this!" In the photo, Co Ngon is leaning close to her, holding two newly purchased silicon blocks in his hands, his face full of infatuation. "See! He loves me already! Soon, I will rise to life and become a person above ten thousand people!" I reluctantly replied: “Congratulations.” Right after that, Truong Nhi leaned close to my ear and lowered his voice mysteriously: "Ah yes... Co Ngon said he likes the doll style "the more exaggerated the better". I plan to add smiley lips and elf ears." I pretended to be panicked: "Are you... still doing it? You just finished surgery not long ago..." "What do you understand!" — Truong Nhi interrupted, his face clearly showing discomfort: "If you don't sacrifice, how can you hunt a big wolf!" She immediately pulled out her phone and showed me the balance: "My money is almost gone, can you lend me some?" I deliberately hesitated, shook my head, my voice filled with guilt: "My parents haven't transferred money this month..." Truong Nhi glared and scolded him directly: "Useless!" Then with a "bang", she knocked on the door and left. … The next day, me accidentally saw Truong Nhi sneaking into the bathroom with a camera. I squinted my eyes slightly, my mind immediately remembering last week's class - when the teacher had just warned about "naked debt".{Read full at Van Ha Tuong page} A faint smile crept up the corner of my lips. I got it. In order to step into the nobility, Truong Nhi did not stop at any means. After the second surgery, Truong Nhi's face was completely stiff. Laughing like crying, crying like laughing. The expression is no longer natural, at first glance it looks fake. But sadly... Co Ngon seemed even more fascinated. He took her around to luxurious venues, giving her many luxury brands, making her fall deeper into the illusion of "a rich lady". Truong Nhi started to slide. She dropped out of school, spent the night out, then returned to the dormitory and gave orders like a queen. The whole group of us suddenly became her free servants. Ly Hong is different. On the surface, she still flattered Truong Nhi and said yes obediently. But I saw it very clearly - every time Truong Nhi turned away, Ly Hong's eyes were red with hatred, as if he just wanted to tear her into pieces. As for me... Just quietly standing by, occasionally adding a little fuel to the fire. No need to act. Just wait, the prey will bite each other. 9 "Hey Nhi, Co Ngon's previous girlfriends all dressed very stylishly, are you planning on... changing?" " Nhi Nhi, I heard that Co Ngon's mother likes girls who are gentle, educated, and polite..." I just needed to drop a few suggestions like that, and Truong Nhi immediately believed me. Without any doubt, she continued to borrow more money, signed up for aristocratic etiquette classes, flower arranging art classes, horse riding classes, and then in the blink of an eye... transformed into a faulty version of an "upper class doll". Co Ngon also felt like he was being led by the nose, wholeheartedly identifying Truong Nhi as his "doll goddess". He even posted publicly on WeChat for the first time in his life. Nine collages, all of which are intimate photos of the two of them. I just glanced at it, but a feeling of nausea rose in my throat. It's like the screen is covered in a layer of sticky oil. Looking at it for a long time... I feel like I'm also dirty.