Chapter 2 — Sincere Feelings Are Considered Cheap by Others

He looked at me silently for a long time, then gently said:

"It's okay, Yeu Ye, I deserved it."

Looking at his deep eyes full of love, I suddenly felt disgusted to the point of being uncomfortable. I closed my eyes, and I don't know how long later I was woken up by the phone ringing. At a glance, it was a call from the hotel that usually takes my meat.

"Co Yeu Yeu, do you know what time it is? Your pork still hasn't been delivered today!"

I was startled. Now I remember... I still haven't delivered meat to customers today. Hastily pulled out the needle in his hand.

“General Manager Tong, I will bring the meat right away!”

Just after getting out of bed and walking two steps, Trieu Chi Kiet, who was resting his head on the side of the bed, suddenly woke up. He frowned and looked at me:

“It's only five in the morning, where are you going?”

I didn't turn back.

“Go deliver meat.”

Trieu Chi Kiet held my hand tightly, his voice somewhat agitated:

“I just fainted, my body is still very weak, what else are you planning on delivering meat?”

I threw his hand away, my voice choked in my throat, screaming:

"If we don't deliver meat, then what will we eat? Isn't the money you owe every month earned by me selling meat every day? Or do you want your creditors to keep chasing you and demanding money?"

In that moment, I hoped he could honestly explain everything to me. But he just kept silent, bowed his head and pretended not to hear. I took a deep breath, not wanting to say anything more. Perhaps, he and I were originally not on the same path.

3

When I finished delivering the meat and left the hotel, the sky had begun to brighten. Right outside the hotel, there is a small stall selling dumplings. The dumplings here are famous for their deliciousness, just a bit expensive. Over the past few years, I have never had the heart to spend money to buy such expensive dumplings for myself. Suddenly I feel like I'm not worthy. I was just about to line up to buy dumplings when I was suddenly stunned when I saw a familiar figure in the crowd. Trieu Chi Kiet… He looked like he had turned into a different person. The hotel owner stood in front of him, bowing his head obsequiously, constantly flattering:

"General Manager Trieu is truly the ideal model of a husband. Mrs. Trieu is truly blessed, able to enjoy your thoughtful care, and brought home dumplings from you early in the morning!"

Trieu Chi Kiet received the bag of dumplings, then hurriedly left. I looked at him for a long time, feeling confused. Did he buy me dumplings? The Mrs. Trieu in their mouths... could it not be me? I drove the tricycle home in a daze. At this time, Trieu Chi Kiet had not returned yet. Suddenly, my phone vibrated. A strange message was sent. 【You stinking pig-killing woman, if I were you, I would have divorced a long time ago. Do you think you're worthy of Chi Kiet? He originally didn't like her. If you have any dignity left, then leave quickly, at least you can retain some dignity!】 Below the message was a photo. It's a plate of hot, fragrant dumplings. In the photo, no one's face can be seen, but there is a very familiar hand. Three years ago, when I first started killing pigs, I was scared because I was not used to it. At that time, Trieu Chi Kiet protected me, but as a result, the pig bit me hard on the back of my hand and even broke my ribs. Even though three years have passed, the scar on the back of his right hand is still clearly visible. So I can confirm for sure Surely... The person in the photo is him. As for that bag of dumplings... they weren't bought for me. Even though I don't know whose phone number sent the message, I understand who is behind it. I controlled my anger and did not respond to messages. Lie down on the bed, prepare to rest for a while. But before I could close my eyes, the phone vibrated again. This time, it's a video. The camera angle deliberately avoided the face, but I still recognized the familiar scar. The two bodies were wrapped around each other on the bed, frantically unable to let go... I closed my eyes tightly, feeling the pain spreading throughout my chest. I don't know when, I fell asleep. Until the sound of the door opening woke me up. Trieu Chi Kiet is back. He gently shook me awake, pretending to be excited:

"Yeu Yeu, look at this! What did I buy you? Haven't you always said this hotel's dumplings are delicious? Always wanted to eat them but never had the chance, today I bought them for you!"

I looked at the plate of dumplings on the table. The nausea in my heart was like a fierce wave rolling around. What does he think I am? Is it trash? Or is it the place where he throws away the superfluous things? There's only one thing he never considered me his wife! He hid it from me, tricked me, and now he even brought me the leftover dumplings he ate with his lover! And right after having sex with her! Thinking of this, I pushed Trieu Chi Kiet away, ran straight to the bathroom and vomited. Vomiting to the point where even bile came out, the whole body trembled uncontrollably. Suddenly, a strong arm hugged me from behind.

"Yeu Yeu, what's wrong? Are you still feeling unwell? I'll take you to the hospital to get checked!"

“This time we go to a big hospital, these small clinics are not trustworthy, you need a comprehensive health check!”

I firmly removed his hand, looked at him without expression and said:

"Big hospital? Do you have money? It won't cost much to go once, but how do you plan on calculating this month's debt?"

Immediately, he became speechless and silent. His face darkened, as if pondering something. I shook my head helplessly, the light in my eyes gradually faded. From my pocket, I took out the money I just sold meat at the hotel.

“This is the money from selling meat today, take it and pay off the debt.”

Trieu Chi Kiet was speechless for a moment, but finally accepted the money. He looked at me with complicated eyes and a soft tone:

“Yeu Yeu, you don't need to suffer like that, I can take care of this money myself.”

I smiled coldly.

"Take care of yourself? Why are you worried? You don't have a job, if I ask you to sell pork with me, you won't agree!"

Because of this, we had argued many times before. Now I understand, a general manager like him, of course cannot accept this lowly job. Unexpectedly, this time, Trieu Chi Kiet gritted his teeth and said:

"Okay, when and where will you deliver meat next? I'll come with you!"

Hearing that, I suddenly felt tears in my eyes. Remembering what happened early this morning, tears welled up in my eyes. I smiled coldly:

“You want to come with me? Okay!”

“Every day, at six o'clock in the morning, I deliver meat to the hotel where you bought the dumplings.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Trieu Chi Kiet immediately froze. His eyes flashed with panic and insecurity. Seeing me staring endlessly, he became even more confused and his voice began to speak trembling:

“Love… Love Love, what a coincidence, I also bought dumplings there today, why didn't I see you?”

At that moment, I no longer expected anything. This man... has long stopped telling me the truth. There are emotions that don't need a reason to start, but have thousands of reasons to end. I bowed my head, a tear fell to the floor, breaking into four pieces.

"Trieu Chi Kiet, I'm the one who kills pigs and sells pork... but I'm not a pig! I'm not stupid!"

"You don't like me, just say it straight! We can divorce! But why do you have to treat me like an idiot?"