Chapter 3 — In Their Eyes Who Is A Girl

Mrs. Gu let out a long "oh" sound, then suddenly remembered that I was still there, so she slapped her forehead. But the gifts she brought home were all opened by Van Van. She didn't bother for long, she decisively took what was in Van Van's hand and handed it over: "Sister Sister, please give this to me. I forgot to buy it specifically for you, so I can make up for it next time." Mr. Co chimed in next to him: "Whatever your mother gives you, just accept it. Actually, we didn't mean to forget you, we just didn't think of it for the moment." I think, if On Thi Nha were here, he would definitely comment: "This Mr. Co can't learn anything about literature. At best, he's a literary expert... he's too literate." And of course, I didn't accept it. "I don't need a gift that someone else has opened." One sentence from me caused the temperature around the dinner table to plummet to below zero. Mrs. Co was slightly embarrassed, her voice choked up: "Sister, do you blame me? I didn't mean it, I'll make it up to you next time, okay?" Mr. Co put his chopsticks on the table with a "click" sound, his face darkened: "Irrelevant! What are you talking to me like?" Co Han rubbed his forehead, the frustration on his body was almost about to overflow. In the stuffy atmosphere, Co Van Van timidly opened her mouth: "Those gifts... I don't need them anymore, leave them all to my sister." Mrs. Co immediately felt sad and held her daughter's hand to comfort her: "Baby, you are still the best child. Tell me whatever you want, I will buy it all for you." “Yes, thank you mom.” The mother and daughter chirped affectionately again, so it seemed like the storm had temporarily subsided. After dinner, the whole family gathered on the sofa to rest and chat. But mostly, Co's parents and Van Van were laughing and talking. Co Han sat on one side with his laptop open to handle work, while I held my phone and returned to my "dedicated position". Mrs. Co looked at me and Co Han, her eyes full of dissatisfaction. In her eyes, how could these two children not be as filial as Van Van? It was clear that the couple had just returned from a trip abroad, but we didn't seem to care or talk to them, just focused on working or engrossed in our phones. I: "……?" Mr. Co next to him nodded in agreement, and added: Before, when On Thi Nha was still here, she was cold, burying herself in work all day and not paying attention to her parents. That's why they adopted Van Van. Now that my biological daughter has returned, she still doesn't know how to get close to her parents, and holds a phone that is closer to her. Luckily, they still have this adopted child, otherwise they would not be able to enjoy the so-called "filial piety" from their children. After listening, I was really... speechless. Looking at Co Han, his expression was still calm, obviously this had become an "old story", he was used to it. While chatting, the topic of my studies somehow got brought up. They asked me which school I went to. Co Van Van is the same age as me, 12th grade this year, studying at the best high school - Ngan Hanh High School. When talking about school, her face lit up and she couldn't hide her satisfaction. The late lady also smiled proudly. I was still playing with my phone and casually replied: "Ah, I study at Gia Ly Don school (ie... at home)." Mrs. Gu still mumbled in bewilderment: "What important school is Gia Ly Don?" Co Van Van "puffed" out laughing. Seeing everyone looking over, she quickly covered her mouth with her hand and apologized: "I'm sorry, I didn't mean it... it's just that you changed the matter of staying home from school to 'Gia Ly Don'... it sounds so funny." She felt like she wanted to laugh again, Mrs. Co immediately raised her voice: "Have you never been to school?" “Um.” I didn't bother to raise my head, just indifferently nodded. Since I was young, I was lazy to go to school, I studied at home and never took class seriously. Initially, my adoptive parents wanted me to be like other children and go to school normally. But on the first day they took me to school, I made the teacher and the whole class cry loudly. So that intention will forever remain just an intention. Because of this, they have a lot of headaches. Then Van Phi seriously said: "There is a wall of separation between gods and mortals, forcing gods to walk with mortals, both sides are miserable." Then he was beaten to a pulp. So I never went to school a day. It's just that in the past two years, the old principal of a school has always tried to persuade me to enroll, especially this year for the university entrance exam, he hoped I could take the exam as a full-time student. At this time, Mrs. Co's face had turned ugly, and she immediately discussed with her husband: they should send me to the same school as Co Van Van. How could the Gu family let people know that they had an illiterate daughter who had never gone to school? If you say it out loud, won't you laugh and lose your teeth? Even if it's just letting me enroll and show off, it's better than letting me hide at home all day and play games. Co Van Van sat next to her, obediently listening, and finally "worriedly" said: "But I've never been to school, will I be able to keep up?" Mrs. Co hesitated for a moment, but Mr. Co looked serious again: "At this age, you can only study in 12th grade, do you still want to be a repeat student? After finishing the university entrance exam, you can go to any school abroad, at least have a degree, save your face." They casually made the decision right in front of me, without even thinking about asking for my opinion. Co Han was silent throughout the whole process, frowning and glancing at me, as if he had something to say but in the end he didn't say it. Finally, Mr. Co patted the table to conclude: "At the same time, I also have a little acquaintance with Principal Tran at Ngan Hanh school. Asking him to accept another student should not be too difficult." After speaking, seeing me still bowing my head and playing with my phone, a look of disgust and even regret flashed through her eyes. Knowing this early on, it would have been better not to take this daughter back. But I'm busy gossiping. M: 【I agree.】 Old Tran: 【Agree to what?】 Old Tran: 【Qua Ngan Hanh?】 Old Tran: 【Finally, you are willing to help!】 Mrs. Co personally took me to the school to complete the admission procedures. Co Van Van led the way, constantly pointing here and there, introducing each building like a professional narrator, clearly very familiar. I put my hands in my pockets and leisurely followed, my eyes casually wandering around. What we saw could be immediately compared with what the old principal had described. Even though this was my first time coming, to convince me, he "showed off" details of every corner of the school countless times. To the point where I know even the hottest dish in the cafeteria by heart. The Vice Principal personally came out and apologized for Principal Tran being away on business, but he had already taken care of the matter. Saying that, he gave me his student card. The late lady was slightly surprised, and even felt somewhat "favored". Even though the Co family is an antique dealer, with Principal Ngan Hanh's position, even if he doesn't respect him no one can do anything. Yet now, not only was the vice principal welcoming, the tone sounded as if — if not because he was busy on a business trip, Principal Tran would have personally appeared. This made Mrs. Co even more satisfied, and she naturally attributed all the credit to Co Van Van. In her eyes, it was thanks to Van Van's excellence, combined with Co's wealthy background, that the principal held her in such high esteem. The procedure is very quick. Meanwhile, the vice principal received a call, then came back and said: Principal Tran was on his way home quickly, if he wasn't busy, they could sit and wait, he wanted to meet him in person. Mrs. Co was even more surprised, she happily agreed, holding Co Van Van's hand tightly, her face bright: "Thanks to the teachers taking care of Van Van, we can completely feel secure when sending her to school." The Vice Principal smiled and praised: "Van Van is really smart, her achievements are always in the top group, Mrs. Van is very lucky." When others praised her child, Mrs. Co couldn't close her mouth when she smiled. Just like that, they chatted passionately, but the main character like me was completely pushed aside. Seeing that the procedure was completed, I took my student card and quietly left the office. At this time, the phone vibrated and opened to see a new message: Old Tran: 【I have half an hour left, wait for me!】 M: 【I'm gone.】 Old Tran: 【Don't!】 Before my eyes, it seemed like a scene of an old man screaming and pulling his hair in despair. I quickly shook my head. Just an old man, it doesn't matter whether you meet him or not. Thinking about having to start a "suffering student" life, even meals are no longer delicious. At dinner, Mrs. Co opened her mouth in a boastful voice, happily telling the story of the day's school admission procedures. Finally, it was especially emphasized: Principal Tran highly valued them, and even praised Van Van endlessly. "Our daughter, Van Van, is truly outstanding. This time Sister Sister also thanks to Van Van's halo, otherwise it would not have been so advantageous." Mr. Co nodded, his face also full of satisfaction: "That's right, the school didn't set any conditions, probably because Van Van is studying there. Ngan Hanh has a quota for direct admission to Kinh University every year, so she should have started applying now, right?"