Chapter 5 — There Are People You Can Only Meet Once In Your Life

The day Tham Thanh Vi arrived at Nam Thanh. Pouring rain. Early on, I prepared tea and cakes in the studio's reception room. Knowing that I was about to welcome "distinguished guests", Ms. Chu also specially cleared the largest reception room. Even bought a bunch of expensive Ecuadorian roses to decorate. Ms. Chu lowered her voice to remind.

“This Ms. Tham is famous in the world for being difficult to please.”

“I'll try to hold back a bit.”

"After completing this contract, next year my studio won't have to worry about lack of work anymore."

Exactly ten o'clock. Tham Thanh Vi appeared on time. But don't go alone. Behind her... is Pho Han Xuyen. I stood in front of the reception room door. My heart almost wanted to jump out of my chest. Haven't seen each other for half a year. Pho Han Xuyen has lost a lot of weight. Dark circles under the eyes are clearly visible. However, the cold and oppressive aura on him remained undiminished. High-quality tailored black suit hugs the body. In her hand she also held Tham Thanh Vi's bag and jacket. The movements were so proficient that it seemed like he had done them thousands of times.

“Designer Lam?”

Tham Thanh Vi evaluated me from top to bottom. A flash of doubt flashed in her eyes.

“Have we...have we met somewhere before?”

I gently pushed my glasses. Smiling softly.

“Miss Tham is joking.”

“Today is the first time I met you.”

“I guess this is Mr. Pho?”

“Admired for a long time.”

Pho Han Xuyen's eyes stopped on my face. About three seconds. Those three seconds... I almost thought he recognized me. But in the end. He just nodded slightly. Cold tone.

“Is the wedding ring done yet?”

“The semi-finished product is complete.”

“Please take a look, both of you.”

I took them to their seats. Then put the velvet tray on the table. The ring lay quietly on the black velvet. Under the light, the platinum ring radiates a gentle and delicate light. Tham Thanh Vi immediately tried it on. She raised her hand to look under the light.

“Where is the inscription inside?”

“I want to check.”

I gave her the magnifying glass. She leaned closer and looked for a long time. Suddenly burst out laughing with satisfaction.

“Han Xuyen, look at this!”

“'Pho Han Xuyen will always love Tham Thanh Vi.'”

“Engrave every stroke clearly!”

Pho Han Xuyen received the ring. Take a look. Eyebrows slightly furrowed.

“Why engrave in Chinese?”

“Isn't English more common?”

“I just like Chinese.”

Tham Thanh Vi hugged his arm coquettishly.

“So that everyone who looks at me will know... I'm yours.”

Pho Han Xuyen did not respond. He returned the ring to her. His eyes once again stopped on my face.

“Designer Lam is from Nam Thanh?”

I calmly lied.

“I grew up abroad since I was young.”

“Just returned home last year.”

"Do you want to edit anything else with the ring?"

"No need."

Pho Han Xuyen stood up.

“Thanh Vi.”

“I'll go to the car and wait for you.”

Wait for him to leave. The atmosphere in the new reception room seemed to relax. Tham Thanh Vi took off the ring. Handily tossed onto the velvet tray.

“Is the laser engraving on the inside done yet?”

“The anniversary part.”

"Done."

I took out the specialized testing tool.

“Do you want to confirm too?”

"Of course."

I started the test device and then fixed the ring on the stand. Under the scanning laser, a row of extremely small numbers appeared on the inside of the ring.

"Perfect!"

Tham Thanh Vi smiled with satisfaction.

“Tomorrow I will have someone move it the rest of the money.”

“Ah yes.”

“The wedding was held on August 18, at the largest church in Bac Thanh.”

“If designer Lam has time, I hope you can attend.”

“Definitely.”

I replied smiling. Tham Thanh Vi packed her bag and prepared to leave. Walking to the door, she suddenly turned around.

“Designer Lam...”

“Have you really never been to Bac Thanh?”

“Never.”

“That's strange...”

She muttered softly.

“I feel like I've seen you somewhere before.”

I walked her to the elevator. By the time the elevator door closed... The smile on my face also disappeared. I returned to the reception room. Pick up the ring. Flip to the other inside side. There is an even smaller line of text. So small that you have to use a specialized microscope to read it.

"Wearing a murderer's wedding ring... how dare you too?"

Tham Thanh Vi. This wedding gift... Hope you like it. That evening. I received an email from Pho Han Xuyen. Still sent to old mailbox. The title has only three words.

"Who are you?"

There was only one sentence in the letter.

"Today's designer... his voice is very similar to Lam Van."

I don't answer. But he clearly has no intention of giving up. Ten minutes later. The second email was sent again.

"Lam Van, I know you're not dead."

"Every month my bank account still receives money."

"If you're dead... then who's using that card?"

I frowned slightly. Deputy Han Xuyen investigated my account. Even though that account was opened under a new identity prepared by Tan Tinh... But there are still risks. I immediately logged into the banking system. The entire amount in the account... Thirty million yuan. This is the entire "compensation" Pho Han Xuyen has transferred over the past half year. I transferred everything to a charity fund for children abroad. The transfer note section has only one line.

"Supporting medical treatment for harmed children."

Done everything.