Chapter 6 — Total Surveyor

Bar Tinh Khong's entire revenue from its opening until now, a total of 12 million yuan, was determined to be illegal profit. Within 15 days after the judgment takes effect, the entire amount must be compensated to me. When the judge read out that number... Ha Ban's legs became weak and he fell directly onto the defendant's chair. Luc Canh Minh bowed his head, his shoulders shaking non-stop. He was immediately fired by the management company. Due to serious violations of safety management responsibilities, he also faces heavy penalties in the industry, and may even have his professional license revoked. When I walked out of the courthouse, the sunlight was just beautiful. Lawyer Vuong told me:

"President Ninh, congratulations. A very beautiful battle."

I shook my head.

“This is not war.”

“I just took back what belonged to me.”

My eyes crossed the crowd and saw Luc Canh Minh standing far away, lost as if he had lost his soul. The story between us... is not over yet. Dismantling took place very quickly. Under the enforcement of the court's judgment, the once bustling Bar Tinh Khong... in just one week was completely leveled. I stood on my own rooftop, watching the workers carrying the last load of construction trash leave. Completely calm inside. To Viet led someone to conduct another safety inspection, and at my request prepared a detailed reinforcement and renovation plan. I want to turn this place… into a community library. A truly free public space open to all residents of "Van Dinh Thien Khuyet". The news spread among the residents, and the whole group was immediately happy.

"Miss Ninh is great! Community library! This is a great idea!"

"We'll have a place to read books later! Thank you, Ms. Ninh!"

Even Mrs. Vuong Thai, who had said harsh words to me before, quietly sent a private message.

"Miss Ninh, I was wrong before, I'm sorry. You are truly the savior of our area."

I did not answer. I don't need their thanks. I just do what I think is right.

9

The library renovation went very smoothly. I used the compensation money from the lawsuit to buy the best environmentally friendly materials, make comfortable tables, chairs and bookshelves, and buy more than ten thousand books of all genres. Sunlit glass room. Coffee corner. Children's reading area... All the beautiful things I can think of, are placed in the place that used to keep me up at night. Library opening day. Almost all the residents came. Children sit on soft carpets flipping through picture books. Adults holding books, sitting next to the window enjoying the afternoon sunlight. The scene is strangely peaceful. I was arranging books on the shelf when a familiar yet strange figure appeared at the door. It's Luc Canh Minh. He was wearing a sanitation worker's uniform, holding a broom and dustpan. Her hair was speckled with gray, and she looked ten years older. Seeing me, his eyes avoided, reflexively trying to turn away.

“Mr. Luc.”

I called back.

“Since it's here, come in and take a look.”

He stood stiffly in place, not moving. I walked up to him and gave him a hardcover copy of the "Civil Code".

“New job... are you used to it yet?” I asked.

His lips trembled, he couldn't say a word for a long time. I heard that after being fired, he couldn't find a decent job. To make a living, he can only work lowest level cleaner in a cleaning company. Coincidentally... that same company just won the bid for cleaning services for our house. What an ironic fate.

“Later, cleaning the library…”

I said calmly,

“will be your responsibility.”

“Clean twice a day, morning and night, to keep this place clean without a speck of dust.”

His head bowed lower, almost touching his chest.

“I… I understand, Ninh… General Ninh.”

He gritted his teeth and said those words. I watched him hold a broom, awkwardly sweeping the floor. It was like looking at a complete stranger. His former contempt and arrogance… were like an old dream from the last century. I turned around. Take a book about the starry sky, go to the window and sit down. Above my head... is a real starry sky. Quiet. Garish. Eternal. It's always there. It's just that some people... are blinded by greed, so they can't see. (Complete)