Chapter 4 — Illusion of Humanity

On the contrary, Truong Nhi was extremely proud, sitting cross-legged, his voice full of provocation: "See? This is the love of the tyrannical president. It's useless to be jealous. Co Ngon is mine, you guys can't take it away." She boasted and boasted endlessly. Her silicon butt, due to her excessive leg-crossing movements, was completely lopsided, protruding in a lump that gave off goosebumps. … “Co Ngon said it was officially announced today and invited you to the party.” Truong Nhi raised his chin and deliberately only called my name, even though there were also Ly Hong and Lam Tinh in the room. An invitation full of provocation. Kind? Ridiculous. She clearly wanted me to be the backdrop for her victory. I smiled slightly and pretended to refuse: "Let's do it another time, I'm busy studying for the midterm exam. If I don't do well on the exam, my parents will cut off my allowance." Truong Nhi flipped his hair and sneered: "What's the point of studying and practicing? What's the use of reading books? The monthly salary of a plow ox like you isn't enough to buy my bag." As time went on, Co Ngon spent money more and more generously, making Truong Nhi completely blind, forgetting his true identity. I pretended to laugh lightly, taking the opportunity to "add sugar" to the story: "That's true. But if I fail the midterm exam, my parents won't give me any more money. When you and Co Ngon get married, where will I get the congratulatory money?" Hearing that, Truong Nhi's mood immediately calmed down. She slightly curled her lips and smiled complacently: "Hmm, it seems you know your fate." At that moment, Ly Hong, who had been silent until now, suddenly spoke: "Nh Nhi... can you take me to the party?" Her voice was timid, her head down, as if she was extremely self-conscious: "You know, I've never been to such luxurious places... I just want to open my eyes for once, so people don't look down on me." Truong Nhi raised his eyes, squinted his eyebrows and looked at her from top to bottom, then smirked coldly: "Only relying on you? Don't lower our value. This party is not the place for "cats and dogs" like you to interfere." … I slightly lowered my eyes, trying to suppress a smile. Truong Nhi and Ly Hong both come from rural areas. The only difference is: • Truong Nhi has money, but is arrogant and blindly ambitious. • Ly Hong is self-conscious, jealous, always struggling between "wanting to get better" and "hating everything". This situation... If I just give a little push, the two dogs will bite and tear each other apart. In his previous life, Ly Hong played tricks behind my back many times, helping Truong Nhi cover up his crimes. But in this life... she proactively asked to join Truong Nhi's faction. Fine. I will push the boat along and help her "get" this opportunity. I pretended to be conciliatory, gently patted Truong Nhi's shoulder, and reassured him: "Ly Hong is also a member of our dormitory, and is considered your 'family member'. Today is so important. If none of us go, if Co Ngon thinks we don't support your feelings, wouldn't it affect your reputation?" As soon as my words ended, Lam Tinh immediately cooperated, quickly adding: "That's right. I'm busy with part-time work today, so I can't go. Ly Hong is the best choice." Truong Nhi frowned and thought for a moment. Finally, being "pressured" by the two of us from both sides, she reluctantly nodded, but still did not forget to warn: "Okay, but listen carefully, Ly Hong. Don't dream of climbing high to find a rich man! If You dare to embarrass me… I will make you unable to live in peace!” Ly Hong bowed his head, his hands clenched into fists in his sleeves, his voice timid: "Okay... I understand." The corner of my lips curled up, my eyes glanced over the two of them, my smile was deep and bottomless. Good. The seeds of suspicion... have been sown. 10 After the party, the situation began to change. Truong Nhi spent less time in the dormitory and at first continuously boasted about his "sweet love" with Co Ngon. But gradually, Co Ngon revealed his true disguise as a man: • The phone was not answered. • Messages are not answered. • Disappearing as if evaporating from the human world. Truong Nhi looked everywhere but couldn't find a trace of Co Ngon, so worried that he was going crazy. On the contrary, Ly Hong is absent more and more. I "pretended to care" and asked, but before I could finish my sentence, Truong Nhi shouted loudly: "That bastard Ly Hong!" — she almost screamed ear-splittingly — “Today I went to the toilet, and when I came back, I saw him and Co Ngon together! If I had returned just one minute late, his clothes would have been taken off!" She gritted her teeth, so angry that her face turned red: "Co Ngon was just seduced by its newness. Wait and see, if he dares to show his face here... I will tear that fake face to pieces!" … As soon as he finished speaking, the dormitory door opened with a "click". Ly Hong walked in, carrying several large and small branded shopping bags, looking completely different from before. Just a few days without seeing her, her skin was pathologically white, her long wavy hair dyed golden, at first glance - much more like a living doll than Truong Nhi. Immediately, Truong Nhi seemed to be stabbed directly into pain, screaming indignantly: "You bastard! I kindly took you to the party, but you dared to climb on top of me and steal Co Ngon from me!” She rushed straight towards Ly Hong, her voice almost tearing her throat: "Give me back Co Ngon!" At this time, Ly Hong no longer looked as weak and timid as before. She stood straight, looking down at Truong Nhi with eyes full of contempt, her voice cold as a knife: "Co Ngon said... the person he really loves is me. In his eyes, I am the most perfect living doll. What about you? Just a toy to entertain him.” She rolled her eyes at Truong Nhi's "cutlery" face, the corners of her lips curved up into a cold smile: "A face full of technology like yours... just looking at it makes me feel nauseous." … I instinctively took a closer look at Ly Hong. I didn't look at it, but when I looked closely, I was a bit startled. It turns out that her beauty foundation is inherently very good. In the past, because my skin was too dark, everyone ignored that natural beauty. But now, after transforming into white, her five senses clearly reveal the balance, sophistication, and golden ratio. No wonder... Just by changing her appearance a little, Ly Hong looks even more like a "living doll" than Truong Nhi. Truly a "hidden beauty". But Ly Hong's words were like a knife stabbing straight into Truong Nhi's self-esteem. Seeing her stunned, Ly Hong became even more proud and deliberately stabbed deeper: "Co Ngon also said... he wanted to have children with me. Anyway, only my natural, original genes are worthy of being the eldest daughter-in-law of the Co family." … Hearing that, Truong Nhi burst out laughing, his laughter was as shrill and sharp as broken glass: “Ha! What about natural genes?! I'll tell you, while Co Ngon was sleeping, I secretly took the condoms he used and put them away! In there also His original... "essence"!” She raised her face, her eyes flashing crazy: "Who gets pregnant first... I'm not sure yet!" … I: "???" Sorry, my brain needs time to process this information. This… is normal human logic?! Can someone explain it to me? Ly Hong was so angry that his face turned pale, he trembled with anger, glared at Truong Nhi, but could not refute. Finally, she turned around, grabbed her bag and walked away. In the blink of an eye, there were only me and Truong Nhi left in the dorm. The space became tensely quiet, only the sound of Truong Nhi's heavy breathing could be heard. I looked at her, the corners of my lips curled slightly. The seeds of hatred... have been sown. 11 I calculated in my head — the day Truong Nhi had to repay his debt was approaching. In addition, her parents seemed to have begun to suspect that the bride price money had been transferred to her by mistake. I casually asked: "Are you... really planning to use the "pregnancy first" method to reserve a spot?" Truong Nhi sneered, his eyes full of contempt: "Do you think I'm stupid? Because of him, I gave birth to a child? At that time, urinary leakage and uterine prolapse, see if he is still interested!” She crossed her legs and curled her lips sarcastically: "Don't be naive anymore, Nhu Nhu. A man like Co Ngon... talks about money, that's fine. Emotional discussion? Hmm, dream on. The last hurt people… are only women.” … I was a bit stunned. Truong Nhi... since when did he become so "clear"? Could it be that... is she planning on letting go? I don't believe it. Sure enough, just a moment later, Truong Nhi calmly walked straight to Ly Hong's bed, casually picked up a few branded bags with intact tags, carried them in an arrogant and arrogant manner, and then walked out of the room. Before leaving, she deliberately glanced at me, the corner of her lips curled into a mysterious smile: "Wait for my good news."