Chapter 6 — Light Cannot Be Stolen

The policeman signaled with his hand.

"Now please keep quiet."

Don't interrupt the victim again." Hua Lam walked to my bed. Handed me a piece of paper.

"Van Linh Magazine has decided to change cooperation partners."

"You can rest assured that you are recovering."

"The cover photo shoot will be postponed."

Co Canh Xuyen immediately became impatient.

"Editor Hua!"

"You can't do that!"

"The contract has been signed."

Hua Lam replied calmly.

"Your side violated the contract first."

Co Canh Xuyen immediately objected.

"We are not slowing down progress."

"Nien Niem has already captured the documents."

Hua Lam opened the file. Pull out some pre-printed photos. Throw it straight down in front of him.

"It's what she calls 'documentation'."

Photos fell all over the floor. Snowy mountain landscape. The photo burns bright white. Shadows of people and equipment fill the entire frame. Even the most basic principles of composition... Can't be achieved. Tieu Chu finally couldn't bear it anymore and blurted out:

"If these photos even make it to the cover..."

"My daughter's photo of the snow scene at kindergarten can also be uploaded."

Duong Niem's face immediately turned red.

"Mr. Tieu Chu..."

"How can you say that to me?"

Tieu Chu bowed his head. Don't say another word. Hua Lam looked straight at Co Canh Xuyen.

"This is the person you told me..."

"More soulful than Tham Van?"

Co Canh Xuyen opened his mouth. But couldn't utter a word. I leaned back against the pillow, quietly watching the tree branches outside the window being swayed by the wind. It's just the first stab. Still not enough. When the police took the camera back from Duong Niem's room... Two more scratches appeared on the camera body. My memory card... Was also removed. Duong Niem absolutely refused to accept.

"I'm just looking at the camera."

"I never removed the memory card."

Tieu Chu stood at the door and couldn't help but speak.

"When you told me to find the card reader..."

"You didn't say that."

Duong Niem cried and glared at him.

"Mr. Tieu Chu."

"What crime have I committed against you?"

"Why do you keep defending Ms. Van?"

Tieu Chu is inherently clumsy. Being pressured by her made her face turn red.

"I'm not defending anyone."

"I'm just telling the truth."

At this time, Co Canh Xuyen calmed down after the initial panic. He looked at the policeman.

"The camera has also been recovered."

"In fact, it hasn't caused any damage."

"This..."

"Is internal reconciliation possible?"

Hua Lam immediately asked:

"What about oxygen tanks and emergency medicine?"

Co Canh Xuyen's face darkened.

"I will compensate."

"How much compensation?"

"According to the purchase price."

Hua Lam burst out laughing.

"I think..."

"Is this about buying the wrong product at the supermarket?"

Co Canh Xuyen stared at her.

"Editor Hua."

"After this everyone still works in the same circle."

"There's no need to push others into a corner like that."

The smile on Hua Lam's lips disappeared.

"Are you using the so-called 'precepts' to force me?"

Co Canh Xuyen's voice was stiff.

"It's not forced."

"It's a reminder."

"These past few years..."

"A lot of Tham Van's projects go through my studio."

"If we really tear each other apart..."

"Not sure if she's beautiful."

I looked at him. Finally spoke up.

"What projects?"

Co Canh Xuyen was stunned.

"What do you mean?"

"You said a lot of my projects go through your studio."

"List it out."

Him frown.

"Tham Van."

"Don't play dumb in front of outsiders."

I turned to Hua Lam.

"Editor Hua."

"Before..."

"Have you ever used the name of Co Canh Xuyen's studio to receive a project?"

Hua Lam replied calmly.

"At least..."

"Van Linh Magazine never did."

Tieu Chu interjected in a low voice.

"Other platforms..."

"It doesn't seem like there is either."

"Van's project..."

"It's all because the partner contacted her directly."

Co Canh Xuyen's eyes immediately shot towards Tieu Chu. Tieu Chu was afraid and hid close to the door frame. But still keep talking.

"The studio's biggest deal last year..."

"It was also after Ms. Van finished taking pictures."

"Brother Co took that result to discuss the next contract."

Duong Niem immediately interrupted.

"Mr. Tieu Chu."

"Don't say nonsense."

"The senior also spent a lot."

"Every night he stays up with Van to edit photos."

I calmly said:

"He stayed up late..."

"It's to choose a birthday gift for you."

The whole hospital room... was dead silent. Co Canh Xuyen's face stiffened. Duong Niem was also stunned. I picked up the phone on the nightstand. Open the photo album. Zoom in on a screenshot of the chat. That was half a year ago. Co Canh Xuyen originally intended to send a message to Duong Niem. But it was sent to me by mistake.

"Nien Niem likes that white lens bag. I'll find an excuse tonight to say it was given to me by a customer."

He explained that he was gathering gifts for the female staff in the studio. Due to the wrong recipient's name. I believed. Duong Niem was still speechless.

"Just one bag..."

"So what can you prove?"

"The senior just takes care of the new people."

I swiped to the next photo.