Chapter 34 — The Former General's Ex-Wife Was a Genius Advisor

“Congratulations.”

“Why are you here?”

“Your father invited me to come.”

I froze.

“She said she wanted to show you how excellent her daughter is.”

I don't know what to say. He pulled out a bouquet of flowers from behind his back. Not roses, but a bouquet of Chamomile.

“Why did you give me these flowers?”

“Because the language of this flower is —— ‘Strength in adversity.’ I think it suits you very well.”

I received the bouquet of flowers. The scent of Roman chamomile is very faint, very faint.

“It's been half a year,” he said, “I've answered your question, and you still haven't answered mine.”

“What question?”

“Do you still have a chance?”

I held the bouquet of flowers and the trophy, looking up at him. Half a year. For half a year, you haven't contacted To Mien Nguyet - I know, because Tran Niem always helps me follow up. He has completely liquidated Star Bridge Holdings, all funds have been redone according to the legal process. He made an official self-criticism report before the Board of Directors. He resigned from all related positions at Mien Nguyet Design. He did all he could do. But that's not what I want.

“Do you know what I want?”

“What do you want?”

“I want you to stop going to the balcony to smoke every night from now on.”

His expression paused for a moment.

“If you absolutely have to come out ——” I looked straight into his eyes. "What you're looking at should be the person standing in front of you. Not an email, a photo on your phone, or anything else."

He was silent for a long while. Then uttered two words:

“Okay.”

“More.”

“You say it.”

“Follow me.”

“Huh?”

"I've never chased you. Not in high school, not when we got married. I've been chasing To Mien Nguyet for ten years. Now - let's be a little fair."

The corner of his mouth finally curled up into a real smile. Not the leisurely, joking laugh like before. It was a very serious, very awkward smile, even carrying a bit of tension.

“Okay.”

“Start again from the beginning.”

“Start again from the beginning.”

I held a bunch of Roman daisies and turned around to walk forward. He followed. Don't take long, hasty strides like before, but always keep a half-step distance. Not fast, not slow. It was like he had finally learned how to —— wait for someone worth waiting for. * One year later. In the river view penthouse in the east of the city, there are many more furniture. The ashtray on the balcony was empty. On the tea table are two porcelain cups - one printed with "3rd place in the whole department", the other is brand new, printed with the words "1st place in the whole department". It was given by Co Ngon Chu. He said: "What you do is no longer third rate anymore." It was the weekend. I sat on the sofa watching the stock market, he was in the kitchen cooking noodles. In this year, he has learned how to make three dishes —— cook noodles, scramble eggs, and heat milk. Even though the fried eggs are often burned, they have a very dignified attitude. The phone rang. Tran Niem sent me a link. [Have you seen it? To Mien Nguyet has opened a new brand.] I clicked to take a look. To Mien Nguyet's new brand is called "Nhat Mien". Positioning as a popular design brand. No more taking the high-end route. On the brand introduction page, there is no word "self-made", nor is there the label "female". "Independent strongman." Write only one sentence ——

“Good design, everyone deserves to have it.”

Products are priced from 99 to 599 yuan (350k - 2 million VND). Selected materials, neatly cut and sewn. Customer reviews are very good. I texted Tran Niem a sentence: [There is progress.] Tran Niem sent an emoji holding his face and crying: [Since when are you so tolerant?] [Not tolerant. It's that she's finally starting to be herself.]