Chapter 16 — Let go at the right time, life will bloom

That is all the happiness of my life. Remember two years ago. At the beginning, he spent money to buy medicine for his mother. I used to believe. Just be sincere. Will definitely be appreciated. Remember a year ago. When you see the screenshot of the message. I thought... The sky had fallen. From that day. I have never cried. It's not... I don't have time for pain. Don't allow yourself to fall either. Cup in hand. Heavier than any wedding ring. The feeling of holding it. Even more beautiful. Congratulatory party after the award ceremony. It's very exciting going on. Right at that moment. Behind me. Someone called softly. I turned around. It's Chu Nghien Bach. He wears a dark blue suit. He doesn't wear glasses. It wasn't until then that I discovered it. Don't wear glasses. Chu Nghien Bach is even more handsome than usual. Just before. I never noticed.

"Why did you come to Beijing?"

Chu Nghien Bach looked at me. The corners of the lips curl slightly.

"I said it before."

"Wait until I'm done."

"I have a question..."

"I want to talk to you."

He stood under the bright lights of the banquet hall. Quietly look at me.

"Are you done being busy?"

I held the trophy in my hand. Look up at him.

"Done."

Chu Nghien Bach nodded slightly.

"I said this."

He took a breath. Then slowly breathe out again. One steady breath. Very calm.

"Tham Niem Sister."

"I like you."

"Since college."

"I like it already."

The banquet hall is very noisy. The sound of people laughing and talking. The sound of glasses clinking together. Music echoed everywhere. Every word he said. I heard everything clearly.

"I know."

"Maybe now."

"Not the best time."

"I just got out of a marriage."

"My career is on the rise again."

"Maybe..."

"I don't need a new relationship yet."

His voice remained calm. Just like every time I stand in front of the court to argue. But the eyes... It's completely different. Chu Nghien Bach in court. Decisive. And the man standing in front of me right now. Strangely gentle again.

"I still want to talk."

"I waited six years."

"Don't want to wait any longer."

I looked at him. Light from the trophy. Sparkle at fingertips. I called softly.

"Please hold the trophy for me."

He was a bit stunned. But still reached out to receive it. As soon as my hands are free. I gently pulled his sleeve. Then smile.

"Would you invite me to dinner tonight?"

Chu Nghien Bach stood silently for a few seconds. The most beautiful smile I have ever seen on his face. We are shoulder to shoulder. Let's walk out of the banquet hall. Beijing nights are much colder than our city. Don't understand why. I don't feel cold at all. Two years later. Annual revenue of So Bach Design. Exceeded 30,000,000 yuan. Human resources team. There were fifty-eight people. In the design world. Enough to become a mid-range company. We moved into the best creative building in the city. Rent an entire floor. Gia Du Group. Become a long-term strategic partner of So Bach Design. And the hotel management company. Introduced by Qi Bac Xuyen. Again like a snow globe. Bring us all these high-end projects. Go to another high-end project. National Commercial Space Design Award. So Bach Design. Won the Gold Award for two consecutive years. A specialized magazine. Make a special issue on the cover. The title is:

"Sho Bach Design: From a six-person studio to the phenomenon of industry."

Manh Tuyet. Appointed by me as Director of Operations. The day I held a new business card. She almost burst into tears.

"Last year."

"When I asked for a laptop."

"You even told me I was dreaming."

"Now the company gives out MacBook Pros."

Manh Tuyet hugged the computer. Tears welled up.

"I love you so much."

I laughed.

"...Go to work."

The remaining amount of 1,934,700 yuan Ha Canh Tham must be returned. Until then. He has paid thirty-two months. There are still more than a hundred months left. He works as a safety manager at a construction site. Monthly salary 7,000 yuan. After each month, 15,000 yuan of debt repayment is deducted. The remaining money is for living expenses. Less than 6,000 yuan. He's no longer looking for me. Occasionally. Through Ha's father's words. I only know a little about his life. After Dinh Vy left. He lives alone in an empty house. Lost a lot of weight. Also less talkative than before. Ha's mother's illness. Thanks to the charity drug support program. The same amount of money that Ha Canh Tham saved everywhere. Only reluctantly able to maintain it. Every time I tell those stories. Ha's father's voice was very calm. He no longer begged me. Also stop apologizing constantly. Always say just one sentence before hanging up.

"Nien So."

"You live well..."

"Dad, you can rest assured."

He spoke honestly. There are people. Only when lost. Just learned how to appreciate. After that night of confession. Chu Nghien Bach never forced me to answer. Quietly by your side. At least have a meal with me. Every time I come to the studio. Everyone brings an item that can be raised. Second time. It's a pot of rattan bamboo. Third time. It's a small goldfish. Fourth time.