Chapter 3 — The wind stops and the fate also dries up

I stood in front of the window. Fingertips are cold. There are fireworks out there, gifts, and sweet congratulations. And my sister is still lying in the hospital bed, relying on machines to prolong her life. I lowered my head to look at the phone. At that moment, Tong Tinh Van's friend circle had just been updated. In the newly posted photo, she is wearing a sparkling diamond necklace. Under the fireworks, the gem becomes even more dazzling. The status line below reads: 【Thank you Mr. Chu for giving me the necklace. Tonight, this entire sky of fireworks belongs to you.】 I stared at that necklace for a long time. That's the jewelry model I used to love. Last month, when I passed the display, I stood and looked at it a few more times. At that time, Chu Kinh Ngoc just coldly said:

“This must be approved.”

"Unnecessary."

Now that I think about it, I think it's funny. Not that it's not necessary. It's just not necessary for me. I looked at that post for a while and then clicked like. Less than a minute later. The phone rang. It was Chu Kinh Ngoc calling. His voice rang out as soon as the call was connected.

"Once you like, don't unlike again."

“Otherwise, others will misunderstand Tinh Van.”

“By the way, please comment a few words.”

“Praise her on her hard work these days.”

“Consider it a word of encouragement from the couple.”

I was silent for a few seconds. Then open the comment box. One by one each letter appeared on the screen. 【Secretary Tong has worked hard. Even something that Mrs. Chu has no right to own, you can wear it around my neck on my behalf.】 After sending that comment, I quietly turned off the phone screen. Less than a few minutes later. Chu Kinh Ngoc called again. I took the phone and walked out into the hallway before pressing the button. As soon as the connection was made, Tong Tinh Van's sobs were heard on the other end of the line.

“Miss Khuong... I really didn't know you also liked that necklace...”

“I just think this is a gift from President Chu, it wouldn't be good to refuse.”

“If you comment like that, how will people look at you in the future?”

Her cry was soft and pitiful. Immediately after that, Chu Kinh Ngoc's cold voice rang out.

“Khuong Yen, do you know that currently in the company there are many people who misunderstand Tinh Van?”

“If you leave that kind of comment, how will she continue to work in the future?”

I laughed faintly.

“So it proves that there are still thinking people in the company.”

The other end of the line was immediately silent for a few seconds. Chu Kinh Ngoc's breathing became heavy.

“Since when did you become so cynical?”

"Tinh Van has come this far thanks to his own ability."

“She works harder than anyone.”

“And you, not working, living on my money, now you want to oppress a woman who is trying to rely on herself?”

I was just about to open my mouth. Right at that moment. A sharp siren suddenly sounded from the hospital room. The deafening sound made my heart stop beating. I immediately realized something was wrong. Without having time to say another word, I rushed into the room. Around the hospital bed, there were doctors and nurses. Her sister's face was as white as paper. The oxygen tube fell to one side. Seeing me, the doctor said in a low voice:

“The patient removed the oxygen tube himself.”

“We are performing emergency treatment.”

That moment. My legs are soft. I collapsed next to the hospital bed, tears immediately welling up in my eyes.

“You're so stupid…”

“Why do you do that…”

The older sister had difficulty opening her eyes. The voice was so weak that it almost disappeared into the air.

“Yen Yen... don't cry..."

“I won't cure you anymore…”

“It's so miserable…”

Her thin hand trembled as she touched the back of my hand.

“I heard you talking to Kinh Ngoc just now…”

“Don't waste any more money...”

“I don't want to be your burden…”

I was so choked I couldn't breathe. Desperately shook his head.

"Impossible!"

“I won't let you give up!”

“Don't worry about money!”

“I will definitely cure you!”

I trembled and picked up the phone. Call Chu Kinh Ngoc again. The call was quickly connected. But the person who spoke up was Tong Tinh Van.

“Do you want to ask for money again?”

Her voice carried a faint smile.

“Khuong Yen.”

“When you openly mocked me in your circle of friends, did you think this day would come?”

“Now if you come here.”

“Kneel down and apologize to me.”

“Maybe I'll consider helping you.”

Right after that. Chu Kinh Ngoc's bone-chilling voice rang out.

“Tinh Van is right.”

“Khuong Yen.”

“This is what you owe her.”

Also in that moment. The doctor slowly turned his head to look at me. His eyes were full of regret.

“Miss Khuong…”

“Please suppress the pain.”

I stood dumbfounded. All surrounding sounds seemed to disappear. There were only endless buzzing sounds left in my head. Don't know how much time has passed. A sudden intense pain came from the lower abdomen. It was like someone used a sharp knife to rip my body apart. The pain spread quickly throughout the whole body. I bowed my head and looked down. A dazzling red color is spreading little by little on the white tile floor. The nurse ran over in panic.

“Are you pregnant?”

I nodded numbly. The front is dark. Consciousness completely disappears. When I woke up. I was in another hospital room. The ceiling is pure white. Strong smell of disinfectant. I opened my eyes and looked at lifeless space for a long time. Then he said hoarsely:

“I want to abort the baby.”

The nurse was stunned.

“Do you want to inform your family?”

I suddenly burst out laughing. A smile is more unsightly than crying.

"No need."

“I have no family.”

My only relative. Has left this world. After the surgery is over. I put my hand on my stomach. The place was completely empty. From now on there will be no more children. The nurse walked over and gave me the phone.

“Miss Khuong.”

“During surgery, her phone rang many times.”

I take it. The screen shows more than ten missed calls. All from Chu Kinh Ngoc. Right then. A new message appears. 【Khuong Yen, I've been waiting for you for five hours.】 【If you don't show up, your sister's surgery fee will be denied according to the correct procedure.】 I stared at those words. There is no more pain in my heart. Only a cold void remained. I don't answer. Quietly get out of bed. Then sent his lost flesh and blood to Chu Kinh Ngoc as a final gift. Then buy a plane ticket. Leave this place. Leave him.