Chapter 1 — Jia Thien Kim chooses his own life

Right before the day Tham Chieu Xuyen and I were about to go abroad to study, I suddenly became the Lam family's golden heir. I definitely can't study abroad anymore. Considering both reason and reason, I feel like I should give him a heads up. When I brought the small cake to his house, he was gathering with his friends. My hand had just placed on the door handle when I heard his friend speak: "Mr. Xuyen, you changed schools a long time ago, are you planning to go to California?" "Your childhood aunt spent so much effort tutoring you for the TOEFL, and also the ACT. Isn't it too disappointing for you to do that?" A familiar voice laughed contemptuously: "What kind of childhood friend is she? It's more like my mother's dog raised her. All day long, she has to deal with it all the time. I can't be bothered!" "Oh my, if the eldest lady of the Lam family is a dog, she must also be a sheepdog. Does our young master Tham want to transform into a cute little sheep?" The teasing inside continued. I breathed a sigh of relief. He finally learned to resist and choose his own path. He's braver than me. 01 I didn't bother them, I went downstairs alone. The Tham family's butler saw me and asked in surprise: "Miss Lam, why did you bring the cake down?" Before I could answer, another person walked in through the main door. My cousin, Huong Ly, smiled brightly: "It's really rare. A cake made by my sister 'by hand' but there are days when people don't like it." She deliberately emphasized the words "by hand". After all, she also ate cakes baked by Auntie Vuong, and secretly laughed at me for wanting to run around to please Tham Chieu Xuyen and show these flattery tricks. "It's normal to get tired of eating it and not like it anymore. Just found out that this is mango flavor, if you like it then keep it." Having said that, I stuffed the cake into her hand. Huong Ly showed an expression as if he had seen a ghost. I don't know if it's because I remember her liking mango cake, or because I didn't argue with her. She exaggeratedly jumped back a step, pointing at me: "I don't need to know who you are, get away from Lam Tu Doanh immediately!" I was speechless and pushed her finger away: "But don't eat too much. Your waist has increased by three centimeters." Having finished speaking, I waved goodbye to the butler and left. Behind me, Huong Ly's angry voice seemed to be heard, but I was far away so I couldn't hear it clearly. The driver is waiting for me outside the door. But just as I was about to open the car door, a large hand from behind pushed the door closed. Perhaps Tham Chieu Xuyen had run a few steps so his breathing was still rapid, but that did not affect him from raising his chin high and arrogantly saying in a disdainful voice: "I just drank some wine and gathered with friends at home. You won't tell on my mother again, will you?" I knew he was also checking to see if I had heard their conversation just now. I sighed helplessly: "No way." Besides, it doesn't really matter whether I tell or not. From the moment his friends entered the Tham family, Aunt Tham must have known. Aunt Tham is a good mother, but also one with a very strong desire to control. Coincidentally, Tham Chieu Xuyen was rebellious and stubborn like a wolf that refused to be tamed. Aunt Tham likes me because I am excellent enough. From childhood to adulthood, my achievements were always at the top. Even gifted trophies and medals line the display case. She thought that if Tham Chieu Xuyen played with me, his wild and unconventional personality would change a bit. He and I are close, and my mother is naturally very pleased, because most of my family's business depends on the Tham family. Actually, at first, the relationship between Tham Chieu Xuyen and I was quite harmonious, just like the childhood and childhood relationship that often appears in TV dramas. He will sit next to me while I study by myself. I do my homework, and he doodles. After I was harassed by my senior, he would come to cause trouble and fight to vent his anger on my behalf. When I participated in competitions, he would sit in the front row and cheer loudly. But later, when we gradually grow up, you

The more he looked at me, the more he felt like I was a surveillance camera that his mother mounted next to him. Every time he causes trouble, his first reaction is to suspect that I will tell on him. I tutored him over and over again, but he thought I was the cage his mother sent to bind his free life. When our study abroad plan was completed, I breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that everything was finally developing in a good direction. The foundation of free will is to have wings strong enough to fly into the sky. Tham Chieu Xuyen wanted to fly away. Why don't I want it? 02 When I returned to Lam's house, it was already afternoon. I gently pushed open the villa door, walked through the hallway and stopped. From this position, I can see the entire living room. My mother's eyes were filled with tears. Over and over again, she gently caressed the back of the hand of her biological daughter who had just been found. This is the first time I've seen her like that. Before, she was always strict and distant. She hoped I could make her shine, using her outstanding excellence to attract the attention of her bohemian artist father. The rattan whip in her hand urged me to move forward again and again. No matter what, I have to be on top. I have to please Aunt Tham, have to run around Tham Chieu Xuyen, and help the Lam family's business grow to another level. Standing behind the girl was a middle-aged couple. Perhaps they are my biological parents. Their eyes were filled with nostalgia when they looked at her. It turned out that those were the eyes of those who loved her. I didn't feel comfortable entering and disrupting that warm atmosphere, so I walked out of the yard. Unexpectedly, I just saw Huong Ly rushing over, out of breath. Obviously, she just found out. "No, what do you think? The Lam family is so rich, can't they afford to raise two daughters?" “Why must I return you to that poor, remote place?” As she spoke, she pulled my hand: "Come inside with me." I was stunned for a moment, almost not daring to believe whether I was hallucinating or not. I saw a trace of pain in Huong Ly's eyes again. Is this still the cousin who has been confronting me all these years? I kept her: "You have occupied her position for so many years. You enjoy the best material conditions and development resources, while she has to suffer in a small district. It is normal to change back." Huong Ly frowned, looking incomprehensible: "What does this have to do with you? It's not your fault that you were carried wrongly." "Moreover, that couple raised her for eighteen years. Now that I'm returning with them, they can't give me money, nor can they give me love." "Or you should call Tham Chieu Xuyen. Mrs. Tham likes you so much, she can definitely convince her to keep you." She urged me to get the phone. I calmly took off my earring, took the SIM card out of the phone and broke it directly. I seriously looked at her who was extremely surprised: "If Tham Chieu Xuyen knew you could stay away from him, he would definitely not be able to keep up." "Mother... Mrs. Lam feels that her daughter has suffered. A fake product like you should return to her rightful place. Actually, I also agree." “I also have my own feelings…” “I want to return to my biological parents.” Huong Ly was silent for a long time. I thought that knowing that a competitive person like me was going, she would be happy. But in the end, she just helplessly and sadly said: "From childhood to adulthood, I have always been someone else's child." “Now I have truly become someone else's child.” 03 When I left Lam's house, I basically didn't bring anything with me. But before I left, I was stopped by Trieu Van Tinh, who had restored her true golden identity. “Lam Tu Doanh, no, Trieu Tu Doanh, please wait a moment.” "You didn't bring anything with you, do you think I will reuse the items you used? Who are you insulting?" “Take all the things in your room.” When she said those words, she tried to act arrogant, but she was confused

It blinked again and again, obviously very unnatural. "If you really don't want it, just post it on the used market and sell it yourself. Anyway, don't leave it here." Having finished speaking, she stuffed two large suitcases brought in and out by the maid into my hands. When I turned around, she pulled my wrist again, her voice quieter: "How about you bow to Mrs. Lam... to my mother." "The Lam family is so rich, they probably don't care enough to care about raising another person." I looked at the tightly closed door upstairs, disagreeing with Trieu Van Tinh. I gave her a hug and then left. I don't want my future life to continue to be covered by a beautiful cage just because of this bow. The economic conditions of the Trieu family are very normal. The apartment has two bedrooms and a living room, more than seventy square meters. Parents are in the main bedroom, Trieu Van Tinh is in the small bedroom. In addition to the balcony, there is also a small room, which is probably the residence of the Trieu family's younger brother, Trieu Hieu Than. Trieu's mother took me to introduce the situation in the house. In fact, the house is just that big, you can almost see it all at a glance. I noticed her confusion when introduced. If I talk too much, I'm afraid I'll be upset. If I talk less, I'm afraid I won't be able to fulfill my responsibilities as a mother. Finally, she asked me what my plans were. I honestly say I will transfer my school transcripts and household registration here first. I definitely cannot continue to study abroad, so I will transfer to a local public high school and repeat my senior year. Next year I will take the university exam, choosing a target school in the country. After I finished speaking, my parents' eyes turned red again. There was joy because I had made a clear plan, but also some guilt because I had to endure these things. Father Trieu asked for two days off to accompany me to complete all kinds of procedures. Even though I frankly refused, he still persisted in coming along. "When you're an adult, you're still a child. Things like this must be accompanied by parents. How can you go alone?" "I will ask your uncle to find help. I will definitely choose a good school for you." " Doanh Doanh, I still haven't asked you. How was your previous performance? We still know how to talk to the intermediary." I looked at the new ID card in my hand. From today, I am truly named Trieu Tu Doanh. My name was given by my grandfather of the Lam family. When he was alive, he once explained the meaning of this name to me. Mountains cannot refuse dust to be tall, seas cannot deny water to be wide. The first time I heard that sentence, I was too young to understand. Now, it seems I understand. Father Trieu's voice pulled me back to reality. He repeated the question that I didn't hear clearly just now. I put my ID away: "Yes... My results are quite good." "What does pretty good mean? This year Tinh Tinh scored 485 points, but don't look at him. He took the test based on his athletic ability, so this score is considered pretty good."