Medal of Duong Nguyet
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Chapter 3

Chapter 3 — Medal of Duong Nguyet

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Young love, if faced with obstacles, people will ignore everything, thinking that this is true love, this life is not possible with the other person. Perhaps they are in such a mood. But whether it's copper or not, I don't know. I only know that Truong Nam Tinh has skipped practice many times. Every time the gym teacher and coach mentioned him, he helplessly shook his head. Once a person wants to fall, no one can pull him back. Besides, sports competition is so cruel. Just one day of not practicing, all previous efforts can be in vain. The homeroom teacher once looked for me and wanted me to take her to Truong Nam Tinh's house. I was about to agree, but it didn't feel right. The homeroom teacher himself had a headache and waved his hand in refusal first: "Forget it, just pretend I didn't say anything." Only then did I know that Truong Nam Tinh had always refused to call his parents. Even the homeroom teacher couldn't bear to ask an old person to travel such a long distance. I looked at the two empty seats during the evening self-study period, sighed softly, then continued to bow my head and do my homework. Until a shadow broke the quiet of the evening self-study period. Somehow, Truong Nam Tinh's grandmother went to school on her own. Her feet are not comfortable. In the end, I still threw down my pen, ran out of the classroom, and helped the lady who was holding on to the wall and limping. 6 "Nguyet Nguyet, your Nam Tinh hasn't been home for a long time." The old lady's skinny hand caressed me. “Do you know why he didn't come home?” “Grandma, let's go to the teacher's office first.” I gently reassured her and helped her into the office. At this time, the teachers are probably in a meeting. In the empty office, Mrs. Truong's sad face gradually appeared with ripples. "It's been a while since he brought home a medal. Is it because he didn't compete well and was so sad that he didn't dare go home?" "This child has been aggressive since he was young. When he was young, he fell and tore his knees and refused to stop practicing." "His fate is miserable. Since he was young, he has not had parents. It's all because of her, it's all because of her." The old lady kept talking to herself. I also suddenly sank into memories. That's right. Only Truong Nam Tinh and I know how much hard work, sweat and blood the path of competitive sports costs. I'm only seventeen years old, but every part of my body has been injured. Especially the knees. Later in my previous life, I once watched a TV series. The female lead in the movie is also a weightlifter. Through her words, the film speaks to our suffering. 【A girl who practices weightlifting is very cool, but to be honest, she won't be too beautiful.】 【When lifting a very heavy barbell, in that moment, blue veins pop out uncontrollably, her face turns red, her double chin turns into a triple chin, and the flesh on her belly is also exposed. This is not a joke.】 【No matter how you say it, appearance cannot represent everything. Even though I have the guts to say that pursuing your dreams is cool, that's still not the look I want to show in front of the guy I like.】 【If I live as a weightlifter, do I have to give up my life as a woman to some extent?】 I used to have such thoughts. And the person who erased that thought from me at that time was Truong Nam Tinh. His companionship and encouragement day after day makes me steadfastly continue on this path. That's why, in my previous life, I couldn't bear to see him because Hua Vien Vien was hospitalized due to appendicitis and gave up his good future. But now, I will never do that again. The one who forgot the original intention was him, not me. The one who has to pay the price is him, not me. It wasn't until close to the end of school in the evening that Truong Nam Tinh slowly appeared. Seeing her, his expression changed, and finally he walked forward: "Grandma, why are you here?" The old lady repeated what she just said to me. Truong Nam Tinh responded in a soft voice: "Don't worry, I have talent. Before, I didn't go to practice because of work. Next week at the City Sports Festival, I will definitely bring home the V cup."

for you.” “Before that, I had a job and stayed at my friend's house to study. I'm afraid coming home too late will disturb your sleep." Only his grandmother believes in such a clumsy reason. After speaking, he glanced at me with warning eyes. I just felt that the Truong Nam Tinh in front of me was so strange that it was funny. Having grown up together since childhood, I still understand what that look in his eyes means. Aren't you just afraid that I'll tell you about him? I didn't expose his lies, nor did I continue to pay attention. After saying goodbye to her, I left the office on my own. Truong Nam Tinh chased after: "Duong Nguyet!" I impatiently turned around: "What's going on?" Truong Nam Tinh seemed very surprised at the impatience in my voice. He looked at me suspiciously, as if extremely confused: “You have changed. You wouldn't talk to me like that before.” I turned my head to look at the moon:

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