Chapter 6 — The Ring Has Been Removed

"I originally didn't like publicity, I just used an excuse that both sides easily accepted." "Both sides easily accepted?" I repeated. "Except for you." Chu Nghien Tu's face was a bit unsightly. "I didn't want to hurt you." "But I lied to you for a year." "If I told you at that time that the family had agreed, would you still be willing to stay?" I was stunned. He looked at me, his voice lowered. "After receiving the acceptance notice, I only wanted to go abroad." "When I first accepted the project, when I needed you the most, you wanted to leave." "I didn't want to stop you, nor did I want you to think I was selfish." "So I lied to you." "I just want you to stay with me for one more year." He said very calmly, as if the starting point was out of regret, then deception could be renamed love. love. Memories of the past year kept coming back. You're busy until late, I'll bring you late night food. His stomach disease recurred, and I stayed up all night on duty at the hospital. The first time he independently chaired the press conference to launch the project, he was so nervous that he couldn't sleep. I edited his speech over and over again with him. I always think that staying is my own choice. It wasn't until this moment that I realized that that choice was built on a lie from the beginning. "Chu Nghien Tu, have you ever thought that this is my life?" "I know." "I don't know." I looked straight at him. "I only know that you will compromise for me." He reached out to hold my hand. "Van Kieu, don't think it's that serious." I avoided his hand. "So what counts as serious?" "Wait." Hua Tri Dao returned, he took off his ring, told everyone that he didn't have a girlfriend, is that serious?" His face darkened. "I told you, it's only temporary." "What about that text message?" A voice rang out from outside the door. Chu Nghien Tu and I turned our heads at the same time. Hua Tri Dao is standing at the door. She didn't wear makeup, and she didn't look as comfortable as last night. Chu Nghien Tu was stunned for a second. "Why are you here?" "Tan Hoai told me Van Kieu was here." Hua Tri Dao walked in, his eyes first stopped on Chu Nghien Tu's right hand ring, then looked at the remaining ring on the restoration table. She was silent for a moment. "Did you two really know each other?" Chu Nghien Tu blurted out: "Tri Dao, I will explain this to you later." "I'm asking Van Kieu." Hua Tri Dao looked at me. There was no provocation in her eyes, only confusion. “How long have you two known each other?” “Two years.” The blood on her face gradually faded. Chu Nghien Tu frowned. "Lin Van Kieu." "Don't you want to drag her into this?" I looked at him. “But she's already standing here.” Hua Tri Dao suddenly remembered something and took out her phone from her bag. "So what is this?" She opened a chat history and turned the screen towards us. Delivery time is seven days in advance. Sender: Chu Nghien Tu. 【Tri Dao, I've never had a girlfriend.】 【If you come back this time, will I still have a chance?】 The room only had the sound of rain outside the window. I stared at those two sentences. This date is very familiar. Seven days ago, it was also the day Chu Nghien Tu came to the office with me and advised me to apply for another extension to the academy. He said that Chu Thi's new project will not be completely stable until next year. He said to wait another year. He said that when he finishes everything, he won't force me to hide it anymore. Turns out the same day. You just made me keep waiting.