Chapter 4 — People Come In The Cold Windy Night

33 The smirk on his face suddenly stiffened, but he still raised his head, refusing to admit his mistake: "Who defamed him? Ton Vu also said that it was Qi Triet who called him to leave, could it be that he was wrong?" “Do you always believe what other people say?” I gritted my teeth and protested: "Maybe my brain is not good so last month's exam was cheating, right?" His face turned red and he stood up: "When... when did I cheat? You talk nonsense!" I laughed coldly: "Why bother? I'm just imitating the way you make up stories." “Is it pleasant to be slandered?” This word seemed to explode in the middle of the class, the whispering from earlier immediately disappeared without a trace. He opened his mouth, his throat sliding up and down a few times, but he couldn't say a complete sentence. 34 "Ah ah ah ah Tieu Diem Diem is so awesome! Normally she's a quiet and timid girl, today it's been hard." “Sigh, but tonight Qi Triet will find Ton Vu to settle the matter, beat him to disability, then go to prison, from then on completely turn black.” "School angel Qi Triet will later become a cruel husband who kills people without blinking an eye. Fate really knows how to tease people." Looking at the stream of bullets, my back was covered in cold sweat. My fingers were shaking so much that I almost couldn't hold the phone. I called Te Triet over and over again, only the cold sound of busy being heard on the receiver. “Vu Diem Diem, where are you running off to before school is over?” The sound of my classmate calling from the back row rang out, but I didn't have time to respond, I just rushed out of the classroom. I ran everywhere in the school, looking inside and out. Finally, gasping for breath, I saw two figures confronting each other in the alley near the school. Qi Triet grabbed Ton Vu's collar, pressing him against the wall: "Say! Did you pull someone to block Luc Dao yesterday, and then spread the news everywhere because I ordered you to do it?" His voice was hoarse, filled with pent-up anger, the blue veins in his temples twitching repeatedly. Ton Vu was squeezed until his neck turned red, but there was still a disgusting mocking smile on his face: "Yes! I did it. Your eyes are also very sharp, your goddess's chest is so soft..." 35 Qi Triet's punch brought the sound of wind hitting him directly in the face, with a "pop" sound. Ton Vu's head hit the wall with a heavy "pop". He wiped the blood from his face and sneered: "What? Now it feels even more unpleasant than killing you, doesn't it?" "Have you forgotten how you taught me last week? Telling me that bullying girls is trash, who do you think you are to be in charge of my affairs?" He smiled contemptuously again: "Now the whole school has rumored it - saying you're a dirty guy who can't pursue you and takes revenge on girls." "No one believes you, Luc Dao doesn't believe it, the girl you saved from me doesn't believe it, even your parents don't believe it!" Qi Triet's hand began to tremble, the grip on Ton Vu's collar became stronger. The moonlight shone on his face, light and dark mixed together, mixed emotions swirling in his eyes. “This guy is aiming at you!” Ton Vu still continued to provoke: "If you're good, beat me to death! You coward!" 36 Qi Triet's fist was raised high, his knuckles were white because he was clenching too tightly. “Qi Triet!” I almost screamed hoarsely: "I believe you!" That sentence was like a bolt of lightning tearing through the alley. Qi Triet's fist stopped in midair, he suddenly turned his head to look at me. Ton Vu was stunned for a second, then laughed contemptuously: "What's the use of believing him..." I held up the phone in front of his face, the light from the screen reflected on his pale face. meter: "Every word you just said, including admitting to blocking Luc Dao's way, fabricating the story about Qi Triet, and those insults - I recorded them all." "Now, the recording has been sent to the class group. When I called the police, I also sent a copy to the officer on duty." 37 On the phone screen, message notifications in the class group jump continuously. "Fuck, is this recording for real? Ton Vu is such scum!" “Those people who just joined in defaming Qi Triet, quickly come out and apologize!” "Where's that guy wearing glasses? This morning you said Qi Triet was trash, come here and say it again?" Below was immediately a series of "+1", even those who were usually silent spoke up. Someone took a screenshot and sent it to the 6th grade group. The 6th grade students immediately exposed that Ton Vu had a history of bullying girls. "Ton Vu must be disciplined! This type of trash should be removed from school!" Messages are continuously updated. I secretly raised my eyes to look at Qi Triet - he was staring at the screen, his shoulders shaking slightly. Moonlight fell on his face, drops of water could be clearly seen on his eyelashes. The police siren sounded, the alleyway's red and blue lights flashed. Ton Vu's face turned pale, he staggered back, his back hitting the wall. When I left the police station after completing my report, it was already 11 p.m. He bent down to look at the bruise on my leg - I don't know when it was hit - then clumsily blew gently on it: "Does it hurt?" His voice was a bit hoarse. I shook my head. "I saw on the group that you got into a fight with the whole class today and even skipped class tonight." "Why do you trust me? And why do you help me so much? Aren't you usually the shy person who most obediently listens to teachers?" His eyes were bright. It was so bright that I didn't dare look straight. Because you treat me well. Because I think a good person like you doesn't deserve such an ending. Because… I like you. “Because you are my big brother.” I tried to laugh lightly like it was nothing. He didn't know, today the good student Vu Diem Diem not only skipped class, but also lied. Meeting each other is inherently the luckiest thing, why do we have to keep thinking about each other for the rest of our lives? The next morning, the school's disciplinary notice was posted in the most eye-catching position on the bulletin board: Ton Vu was forced to drop out of school for repeatedly bullying his classmates, spreading bad news, and serious circumstances. Several 6th grade boys who followed him were also recorded in disciplinary records. It is said that he later transferred to a private school in a neighboring city, but because of his bad reputation, he was constantly shunned and bullied. Not long after, he became depressed and dropped out of school. Later, a schoolmate met him again, his whole body was messy and dirty, and he was in a panic like crazy. As for Qi Triet, to prevent falling in love early, his mother transferred him to another school. I heard he's going to America to study. Our lives gradually stopped intersecting. The last contact was the night before the university exam. He called me: "Tieu Diem Diem, you can definitely do it." I looked up at the moon above: "I know." I got 708 points on the exam, enough points to get into Thanh Hoa with just my original score. The school awarded me a 50,000 yuan scholarship. Holding that money, I didn't dare go home. I know that as soon as I return, this money will either be taken to the bank by my father, or go into his creditors' pockets. I found a part-time job at a restaurant during summer vacation. 70 yuan a day. The owner was very nice and let me spread out a mat to sleep at the shop at night. But I didn't expect that my father would still find out where I lived. 38 The sound of the kitchen hood hummed as I bowed my head to wash the dishes. The shopkeeper suddenly shouted in a shrill voice: "Who are you, why are you like this!" A familiar voice suddenly boomed, so shocking that my eardrums rang: "Where is Vu Diem Diem! I'm looking for Vu Diem Diem!" Before I could react, my father rushed into the kitchen, grabbed me and dragged me out into the hall. "You're hiding! Let's see what mouse hole you can hide in!" Customers in the restaurant panicked and stood up to pay. A man in a suit was just about to pull out his phone and turn around when my father pushed him away: "What are you recording? It's only natural that I'm going to ask for money from my daughter!" He pulled me towards the door: "Where is your fifty thousand school reward?! Give it all to me!" I clung tightly to the cashier counter, my knuckles turning white: "Dad! That's scholarship money!" My voice choked up: "I'll pay my tuition." 39 “Tuition?” His eyes widened with anger: "You're about to enter Thanh Hoa, are you still afraid that you won't have money to study? Your father is already dead!" "Diem Diem, they said tonight if we don't collect enough money, they will cut off one of my arms! Can you bear to see your father become disabled?" He seemed to be extremely scared, holding me even tighter, his nails digging deep into my flesh. "Dad!" I gritted my teeth, tears falling onto the back of his hand. “Last year dad said the same thing, I gave him all the money to work overtime during winter break, but he lost it all in just one night.” “This time Dad will definitely get it back!” He suddenly grabbed the empty wine bottle on the table and tried to throw it on the ground, but the shop owner rushed forward and held it tightly. The boss who usually always smiles gently, now the blue veins in his temples are as tense as guitar strings: "Brother, if there's anything you say slowly, don't scare her." There were more and more people coming to watch.