Chapter 11 — The House She Left Behind

“If Luu The Binh really wants you to sign, Luong Van Bach must be nearby observing.” Police officer Khuong asked. “Which nearby location is most convenient?” La Khai looked at the old office building opposite the tea shop. “The third floor private room window faces south.” “The fourth and fifth floors on the opposite side are visible.” “In particular, at the end of the fourth floor hallway, there is an abandoned training room.” Police officer Khuong immediately sent someone over. When going upstairs, every step I took was very steady. Ha Ngoc Mai saw me enter the door, her eyes flashed with emotion
complex contact. There's guilt, there's fear, and there's also some relief because in the end, I don't have to fend for myself alone. Luu The Binh assessed me from top to bottom. "Miss Duong is calmer than I thought." I sat down. "It doesn't matter whether I am calm or not." "Where is Tuong Thua Ze?" Luu The Binh reopened the recording. After listening, I said. "The recording can be taken in advance." "Photos can also be taken in advance." "On what basis do I believe you?" Luu The Binh's face was a bit gloomy. "Do you have any other choice now?" I put the file bag on it.
"I can sign." "But I want to make a video call." Luu The Binh narrowed his eyes. "Miss Duong, you have no right to give me conditions." I looked at him calmly. "Then there is no need to discuss anymore." "What you want is the release of compensation rights." "Not a signature to scare people." "I just need to sign one wrong word, you won't get the money in the future." Luu The Binh's finger tapped twice on the rim of the tea cup. He is considering. A moment later, he picked up his phone and sent a text message. Very quickly, the phone rang.
He turned on speakerphone. A low male voice came from the other end. "Duong Duong?" La Khai spoke in a low voice in the headset. "Luong Van Bach." I didn't answer right away. The other person laughed. "You are more difficult to deal with than your mother." I said. "You are more like the person hiding behind Tuong Thua Trach." Luong Van Bach was not angry. "People hiding behind often live long." "You want to see Tuong Thua Trach, okay." "Sign the confirmation form first." I said. "Call the video first." The other end was silent for two seconds. Then phone Liu The
Binh received a video call. The moment the image opened, Ha Ngoc Mai burst into tears. Tuong Thua Trach sat on an iron chair, his hands tied behind his back, his face had wounds but his body was still conscious. Seeing the camera, his first sentence was not a request for help. "Duong Duong, don't sign." Ha Ngoc Mai immediately covered her mouth. Luong Van Bach's voice came from outside the frame. "It seems you still don't understand my situation." Tuong Thua Trach gasped. "Mom, don't listen to them anymore." "What they want doesn't have to be paid."
debt." "They want all the compensation." The image suddenly vibrated. Luong Van Bach said coldly. "Enough." The screen was cut off. Almost at the same time, the voice of the outside force was heard in the headset. "There is no one on the fourth floor opposite." "But a surveillance relay device was detected." Officer Khuong whispered a low voice, then immediately controlled his voice. Luu The Binh stood up, his face changed. "Miss Duong, Looks like you're not sincere in negotiating." I also stood up. "You guys aren't sincere about letting go either
"Outside the door of the private room, urgent footsteps were heard. Luu The Binh took a half step back, his hand reaching for his pocket. The next second, the door was pushed open. Plainclothes police rushed in. Liu The Binh did not resist, but smiled at me. "Arresting me is useless." "Luong Van Bach is not here." "You guys are one step slower, Tuong Thua Trach will be transferred." As soon as his words ended, my phone vibrated again. This time it was the location Phuong Nghien sent. Record The position note has only five words. Hang Thai's old file warehouse.12When the police convoy
Approaching the southern suburban logistics area, it was completely dark. The old record warehouse is located deepest in the area. The outside wall is gray and white, the iron door is rusty, a street lamp in front of the door is broken, the intermittent light falls to the ground. La Khai also followed. He said he knew the location of the back door and the emergency exit. Police officer Khuong did not completely believe him, so he just let him stand on the street and give directions. La Khai stood in the night wind, his face even darker than during the day. Perhaps he didn't expect his company's old file archive to return
become a hiding place in this trap. The action happens very quickly. When the police entered through the back door, the inside was not as chaotic as imagined. The first floor is filled with old shelves and discarded cartons. The second floor has a small office, the door is locked from the outside. After the door was opened, Ha Ngoc Mai was the first person to rush in but was stopped by the police. Tuong Thua Trach is inside. He sat in a chair, his wrists were torn, his face was bruised, his lips were dry and cracked. But he is still alive. Ha Ngoc Mai rushed to hug him.
I cried until I could hardly breathe. "Thua Trach, mom is here." Tuong Thua Trach raised his eyes. When he saw me, his eyes avoided. There is shame, there is also relief. He said hoarsely. "Duong Duong, sorry." I stood at the door, not stepping forward. "I owe this to a lot of people." Tuong Thua Ze bowed his head. "I know."