Chapter 3 — The Only One In My Heart

8 That night, I tossed and turned and couldn't sleep. Just close your eyes, your mind is full of Luc Tu Chau's face, along with countless memories of the early and late days spent together. In my third year of college, I bought a scratch-off ticket and won one million. At that time, Ta Nhan was my close friend. She was studying performance and had begun acting in a few small films. She took me along to a party in the world. There, I met Luc Tu Chau - who was being oppressed by the management company at that time. They forced him to pour wine for guests. Luc Tu Chau refused, and was immediately pushed out by several bodyguards: "Since he is a waste person abandoned by the Luc family, what other young master's attitude is he showing?" He staggered a few steps, fell to the ground, his forehead hit the edge of the tea table, blood immediately flowed down. His eyes were filled with darkness. Under the light, the bright red color accentuated his pale skin, his face was both beautiful and fragile. In my heart, I suddenly felt pity. Mac Ta Nhan obstructed me, I spent 200,000 to ransom you. The other company deliberately played dirty, the contract clearly stated: if you don't earn enough to pay back 100,000 every month, you will have to pay double the compensation. “I already paid for you.” That night, in the dimly lit room. I sat on him, looking down from above: "You don't need to please the company or those investors, just please me." That year, I was twenty-one years old. Good family background, smooth life, and suddenly won the lottery. Therefore, he has an arrogant personality and does not know the height of the sky and the thickness of the earth. At that time, Luc Tu Chau had lost his memory and was injured, lying on the bed like a glass doll about to break. But in my mind, I was only thinking about how to make use of this expensive toy I just bought. The first night was not pleasant at all. He hurt me so much that I gritted my teeth. I immediately slapped him and scolded him in a cold voice: you trash. When I hit him, he tilted his head to one side, bowed low, and said nothing. I know I've gone too far, but my pride doesn't allow me to humble myself and apologize. He had no choice but to aggressively threaten: "Don't play pitiful things with me, I spent the money—" Before he could finish speaking, he suddenly leaned over, a bit clumsily, and kissed me on the lips. "Is that... any more comfortable? Sorry, I'm not good at this." “I will study well… master.” Luc Tu Chau progressed very quickly and was extremely obedient. After only a month, he was able to kiss all over my body, knowing every sensitive spot. In less than two months, he learned how, on days when I was upset, he would wear a thin apron and kneel right at the door, waiting for me to come home from school. The more time passed, the more he clung to me, unable to even bear being away for too long. One day, it rained heavily, I came home late, and my phone ran out of battery and turned off. As soon as he pushed the door into the house, he was immediately hugged by that fiery hot teenager. “I don't remember anything, in this world there's only you.” "I will definitely earn that money back to pay you back. I will also listen, you can do whatever you want me to do... just... please, don't leave me." “Lin Phon Xuan, don't leave me.” … Unfortunately, I ended up breaking my promise. 9 Audition day, large scene, crowded guests, stars sparkling like gathering clouds. My acting was only half-hearted and could not be called top-notch, but as a result, I successfully won the role. Arrive My manager was also surprised. She ran away to listen for a while and then returned: "I heard that director Giang personally chose you. He said you were able to portray the feeling of turning from a haughty princess into a wretched, sad and dumbfounded fisherman." “…” Seeing that I was a bit confused, she lightly nudged my arm twice: “What's wrong, lost your mind again?” "Director Giang asked me to leave a message. There will be a press conference to start filming in a week, broadcast live, remember to be on time." I regained my composure and replied softly: "...Yes." Go downstairs, prepare to go home. An unfamiliar Rolls-Royce slowly stopped right next to me. Behind the lowered glass door, Luc Tu Chau's face appeared. I took a deep breath and forced a polite smile: "Mr. Luc changed cars?" He didn't answer, just pushed the door open and walked out: "Miss Lam, congratulations on getting the role you want." I silently considered the implications of that statement and cautiously said my thanks: "I also have to thank Mr. Luc..." "It has nothing to do with me." He said decisively, "I only gave you a fair chance to audition. If you were able to win the role, it was entirely thanks to your superior strength." Luc Tu Chau looked at me: "Giang Nguyen told me, you acted very well. Very good, Lam Phon Xuan." He called my name, his tone was solemn, his eyes seemed to contain such heat that it wanted to burn me. I bowed my head in confusion, fixing my gaze on the tip of my shoe, avoiding those eyes. “Thank you, Mr. Luc.” Without raising my head, I seemed to hear a very soft sigh, just thinking it was an illusion. “Why come to acting?” I froze, raised my head and looked at him: "What did you say?" Luc Tu Chau: "...I saw the documents you submitted. You studied art history, why did you choose to enter the entertainment industry? This place... is not good." It's really not good. But Ta Nhan is also in there. You love her to the point of death, so what right do you have to ask me? I took a step back, curled my lips and mocked myself: "Because I love money, love fame and fortune, and love vanity. Is this reason enough?" 10 The next week, besides a trip home, I spent most of my time studying the script and memorizing the lines. Although my role does not have much acting space, I also memorize the lines of other characters when I am on stage. So that when there's no dialogue, you can still react appropriately and not turn into a stupid person standing in the background. This is the first time I've been able to act in a film by a director of such caliber, and I'm extremely appreciative. Very quickly, the day of the press conference to launch the live broadcast came. The number of livestream viewers quickly exceeded one million. At the scene, it was packed with people. In addition to the cast, investors and reporters, there are also many fans. However, the front row, right in the center - the place that should have belonged to Luc Tu Chau - was empty. When the microphone was brought to my hand, an unknown reporter stood up and asked: "Miss Lam Phon Xuan, as far as I know, your acting is only at an average level, in the past you have only played a few insignificant supporting roles. Yet this time you can participate in director Giang's new work as female number four. May I ask, what shady tricks did you use to achieve that?" The whole hall immediately stirred. I calmly looked straight at him: "I need to remind you that fabricating slander is an illegal act." “Fabulous? A dang person Is it worth saying these words to use hidden rules to climb up like you?" He shouted loudly, “I still have proof!” At that moment, someone gently pulled my skirt. I turned around and immediately saw Ta Nhan. She held the phone, looked at me in disbelief: "There are already photos and videos on hot search... Miss Lam, why did you do that?" On the mobile screen, hot topics clearly appear: #Lam Phon Xuan's hot photos are exposed #Lam Phon Xuan uses illegal tricks In the photo, I'm wearing a revealing halter dress, forcing a smile while drinking wine. There are even more naked photos, all obscured. Ta Nhan fixed his eyes on me and sighed softly: "Lam Phon Xuan, I saw it that day. Her acting isn't great, but her tricks are really powerful." “If you sent these photos to Tu Chau, have you seduced him yet? Do you think I rely on those tricks to be with him?” "I didn't intend to say it, but in the past you sold him out for three million, now you have the face to go back to find him..." In an instant, countless discussions rang out below: "So disgusting, you're a girl without any shame!" “That's so despicable, so what role does she accept this time, do we still need to guess how?” “No need to watch this kind of morally corrupt person act anymore, kill her, let her get out of the world!” Amidst the chaotic commotion, the large door of the hall suddenly opened. Luc Tu Chau walked in quickly in a tailored suit, his sharp eyes scanning the entire arena. I raised my head and looked straight at him. At that moment, Ta Nhan suddenly leaned close to my ear, his voice lowered extremely low: "Don't think, Tu Chau came here to defend you." “Do you know why we left this role to you?” "Of course, it's to catch you on the spot, making you lose your reputation."