Chapter 3 — Let Go of the Past, Embrace Happiness

Pho Dinh looked in the mirror, just smiled fondly and shook his head: "Okay, sweet and sour fried ribs." He turned the steering wheel with one hand and held my hand with the other: "Can you add the steamed perch you like?" I nodded, watching the scene outside the window gradually recede. The sunlight through the glass shines on Pho Dinh's profile, highlighting his perfect lower jaw line. The phone suddenly vibrated, it was a text message from Hua Tieu Vu: "An Tam, next Saturday high school class meeting at De Canh hotel, will you go?" I hesitated a bit and showed the phone to Pho Dinh. “If you want to go, go.” He gently squeezed my hand: "I'll go with you." “But…” I bit my lower lip: “Giang Chinh Han and Tham Le will definitely go too.” Pho Dinh smiled softly: "Then it's better to go. Let them see how well you can live without them." Niem An suddenly interjected: "Dad, mom, what are you two talking about?" Pho Dinh winked at his daughter through the rearview mirror: "I was talking about how beautiful your mother is." “Mom is the most beautiful!” Niem An proudly announced, making us laugh. 9 At the end of the dolphin show, Niem An fell asleep right in the car. Pho Dinh carefully carried her into the room, I gently helped her change into her pajamas. “She's tired of playing today.” I said softly, carefully covering Niem An with a blanket. From behind, Pho Dinh hugged my waist, resting his chin on my shoulder: "You're tired too. After eating, take a bath, okay? Let me drain the water for you." I nodded, suddenly remembering something: "Ah, next week's class reunion, what should I wear?" Pho Dinh raised his eyebrows: "Are you nervous?" "Rather." I honestly admitted: "I don't want to be dragged down by Tham Le." He laughed softly, his warm breath tickling my ear: "You look prettier than her in anything you wear." He thought for a moment and then said: "How about I take you shopping tomorrow? Your wardrobe really should add a few new outfits." I turned around and hugged him, burying my face in his chest: "Pho Dinh, why are you so good?" “I'm only good to you.” He bent down and kissed the top of my head. Saturday is coming very quickly. I stood in front of the closet, wondering between three dresses. “What about this set?” I picked up the moss green dress to try it on. Pho Dinh leaned against the window frame and looked for a while, then shook his head: "It's beautiful, but I think there is an outfit that suits you better." Having said that, he took out a tight-fitting burgundy red dress from a deep corner of the closet that I had almost never worn before: "This set." I rolled my eyes: “This… is a bit…” “So beautiful.” He interrupted me, his eyes gradually becoming deeper: "You wear this outfit very well." I turned around, wrapped my arms around his neck, leaned close to his ear and asked softly: "Wearing out like this, aren't you jealous?" He nodded slightly: "A little." I couldn't help but laugh: "So you still let me wear it?" “Every girl doesn't like to dress up beautifully.” His eyes were serious: "You wear this outfit very beautifully, of course you have to show it off." “Pho Dinh, I really love you!” I stood on tiptoe and kissed him lightly on the lips. After changing her dress, Pho Dinh suddenly took out a velvet box from her pocket. “I bought it at the auction, it feels very suitable for you.” He opened the box, the diamond ring sparkled under the bright light. "Wow, so beautiful! Thank you." I raised my hand to take it, but he knelt down on one knee and held my hand: "Miss Ta An Tam, are you willing to marry me again?" I laughed: "Mr. Pho, our daughter is three years old." “So what?” He seriously put the ring on my ring finger: “Every day, I will come again love you again.” Niem An suddenly ran in, saw that scene and excitedly clapped her hands: "Dad proposed to mom again!" I looked at Pho Dinh, my eyes filled with happiness. Pho Dinh and I met each other through a blind date, and we both thought we were compatible. To deal with our families, we quickly went to register our marriage. I used to think that my whole life would be like my parents, living together politely and maintaining rituals. Unexpectedly, after getting married, Pho Dinh would pamper me so much. No matter how busy work is, he always takes the time to come home to eat. Even when he goes out socially, he keeps a proper distance from women. Everyone in the company says he is the standard "good dad" type of man. As for me, during the days living with him, I was completely immersed in Pho Dinh's gentleness. Finally, he and I had baby Niem An together. The name Niem An was also given by Pho Dinh. He said, "Niem An" means both peace and forever remembering An Tam. Many times I'm secretly lucky because that year I was willing to go to that blind date, otherwise I would have missed out on a good person like Pho Dinh. 10 In front of the De Canh hotel, I took a deep breath. Pho Dinh bent down and whispered in my ear, her warm breath gently brushing my ear: "You are now Mrs. Pho. If someone says something harsh, just respond strongly. I'm here.” His voice was low and steady, like an energy booster running straight into my veins. I raised my head high and took his arm: "Let's go." The moment he pushed the door open, the loud voices and laughter immediately stopped. “An Tam!” Hua Tieu Vu was the first person to step forward to greet him: "An Tam, you're really here!" Her eyes stopped on Pho Dinh behind me, her eyes widened in surprise: "This person is...?" “My husband, Pho Dinh.” I introduced him with a smile, my fingertips gently resting on his arm. The room was filled with sounds of cold air. A few classmates who work in the financial industry even stood up: "Deputy... Deputy General?" Pho Dinh politely nodded in greeting, his hand naturally placed on my waist, his wedding ring sparkling under the light. “No way!” Tham Le's sharp voice rang out from a corner of the room. She wore ten-centimeter high heels and walked quickly towards us, Giang Chinh Han following closely behind. Today, Tham Le was dressed in designer clothes, even more flashy than at the class reunion, but there was no way to hide the worried look in her eyes. She glanced from head to toe at Pho Dinh and smiled coldly: "Ta An Tam, if you want to hire an actor, find someone who's a bit professional!" This Deputy General, may I ask what position you are holding at the Deputy Market Group?" The room suddenly fell silent. Pho Dinh slightly raised his eyebrows and was about to open his mouth when Vuong Loi - who worked in the investment industry - suddenly stood up, his voice also changed completely: "Tham Le, are you crazy? This is General Director Pho Dinh of Pho Group! Just appeared on the cover of Finance magazine last month!” Tham Le's face immediately turned pale. Giang Chinh Han looked at me in disbelief: "An Tam, you... are you really married to Pho Dinh?" Before I could answer, Pho Dinh hugged my waist and led me straight to the main table: "Sorry, my wife wears high heels, her feet are tired from standing for a long time, she needs to sit down and rest for a bit." As soon as that sentence ended, the classmates immediately rushed to flatter and give way. Giang Chinh Han and Tham Le was jostled to the edge. 11 During the meal, Tham Le deliberately raised his voice: "Chinh Han, next month let's go to the Maldives to vacation? The yacht I promised to buy for you should be done." Giang Chinh Han replied indifferently, his eyes constantly sneaking glances at me. Pho Dinh was discussing the stock market with Vuong Loi. The specialized terms spoken were like flowing clouds and flowing water, causing the people around them to nod repeatedly. I realized that Giang Chinh Han was also straining his ears to listen. "So I think the second half of this year will see big fluctuations in technology stocks." Pho Dinh calmly concluded. “Deputy General highly appreciated!” Vuong Loi excitedly patted the table: "Our latest analysis report also came to the same conclusion!" Tham Le suddenly interrupted: "The Chinh Han family is also investing in a technology project recently, right, honey?" Giang Chinh Han smiled wryly: "It's just a small scale, how can it compare to the Vice-Madam?" Pho Dinh glanced at him and casually asked: "Does Giang Thi invest in medical AI?" Giang Chinh Han was stunned: "How do you know?" “Last week I just attended a project review meeting.” Pho Dinh calmly said: "The idea is not bad, but the technology still needs time to materialize." Everyone in the room was silent. Giang Chinh Han's project had to go through Pho Dinh's hands for appraisal? The distance between the two people, needless to say, is too obvious.