Chapter 4 — Twenty Years of Reclaiming Justice

Tears and runny nose. He kept banging his head towards me. If apologies work. The scars on Nguyet Nguyet's wrists did not exist. If regret has meaning. Then she wouldn't have been lying motionless on the hospital bed.

"It's late."

I only say two words. Luc Ming continued. The voice had no emotion at all.

“This is only the first piece of evidence.”

His fingers lightly glided across the screen. Right away. A series of chat messages appeared. Those are the messages Trieu Khai sent in closed groups.

“What is this Tham Nguyet Nguyet girl pretending to be so noble?”

“Watch how I destroy it.”

"Brothers, the collage is done."

“Post everything for me.”

“So that he can't even raise his face in school.”

“Whoever posts the most, I will sing karaoke at the end of the month.”

All filled with cruelty and calculation. Now everyone understands. This is not the spontaneous behavior of an individual. It's an organized school violence. Have a plan. There is a mastermind. Luc Minh calmly said:

“Based on these conversations.”

“We have identified seven additional students involved in creating and spreading the rumors.”

"The entire list and evidence will be transferred to the authorities within the next five minutes."

Just finished speaking. In the group of students standing behind Trieu Khai, panicked breathing immediately rang out. Some people's legs are soft.

“It has nothing to do with us!”

“We were just joking!”

“We didn't know the consequences would be so serious!”

The sound of clear sounds rang out continuously. But Luc Minh didn't care. His eyes turned towards Trieu Ve Dong again.

"Next."

“It's the matter of class leader Trieu.”

The screen changes. This time it's a bank statement. The transfers appear clearly. Recipient. Transfer note: Trieu Khai's admission sponsorship fee. Luc Minh said:

“Duc Tai School is a public school.”

“There is no such thing as an admission sponsorship fee.”

“While teacher Luu Diem was one of the teachers in charge of enrolling students that year.”

He looked straight at Trieu Ve Dong.

“Mr. Trieu.”

“This behavior is called bribery.”

His voice was calm. But every word is like a sharp blade.

“Great transaction value.”

“Serious nature.”

“I believe the authorities will be very interested in your profile.”

Trieu Ve Dong completely collapsed. He lay down on the ground. Like a pile of mud. Two godless eyes. The mouth only emits intermittent sounds. It's all done. Everything was ruined from the moment he chose to cover for his child. Principal Vuong Kien Nghiep didn't even dare to look further. The fat on his body trembled in waves. The shirt was soaked with sweat. He understood very well. Today there is no longer any possibility of settlement. He stepped in front of me. Bend almost ninety degrees perpendicular.

“Mrs... Mrs. On.”

Even the way of addressing people has changed.

“On behalf of the school, I send my most sincere apologies to Ms. and Ms. Tham Nguyet Nguyet.”

“We will handle it immediately!”

“Deal with it immediately!”

“Remove Trieu Khai's student status!”

“At the same time, report to the authorities for investigation according to regulations!”

“As for Trieu Ve Dong…”

He glanced at the man lying on the ground. Hard swallow saliva.

“The school will fully coordinate with the competent authorities to investigate!”

I looked at him. Say nothing. Because I know. This is just the beginning. Right at that moment. From behind the crowd. A shrill female voice rang out.

“Get away!”

“Everyone get out of my way!”

A woman wearing a business dress, careful makeup, and stepping on high heels walked straight inside. Class leader. Apparently she had just received the news. There was still anger on his face. Just arrived. She saw Trieu Ve Dong and his son sitting on the ground. I saw Principal Vuong bowing his head again. She frowned. Obviously still don't understand what's going on. Her eyes stopped on me. Immediately turned to contempt.

“You are Tham Nguyet Nguyet's mother, right?”

“I have been a teacher for many years.”

“I've never met any parents who like to cause trouble like you guys.”

"It's just a small matter that makes you run to school and cause trouble."

“Who do you think you are?”

She crossed her arms across her chest. Raise your chin high. That arrogant look. It's as if... The one who did wrong was me. But not her. Luu Diem's voice was harsh and unpleasant. Each sentence and each word were like poisoned needles, stabbing straight into my ears. I looked at her. It's this woman. Used the cruelest words to cut my daughter's heart with the first knife. I said nothing. Tieu Nhien. The third son always has the most careless look. Slowly step up. In his hand he also held a tablet. He looked at Luu Diem. Showing an extremely radiant smile.

“Miss Luu Diem, right?”

The voice carries the typical friendliness of a media person. But it sent chills down other people's spines.

"Hello."

“I am Tieu Nhien.”

“Working in the entertainment media industry.”

Liu Diem was stunned. Obviously he didn't recognize the media tycoon standing in front of him. She frowned. His face was full of impatience.

“Who are you again?”

“Which of her illegitimate children is this?”

The words just came out. The air immediately cooled down. It was a blatant insult. But the smile on Tieu Nhien's face became even deeper.

“If you speak, you should be responsible.”

“Anyway, as a public figure, every word you say can be exaggerated.”

“Public figure?”

Luu Diem laughed contemptuously.

“Stop scaring me.”

“I'm just a teacher.”

“What kind of public figure?”

Tieu Nhien nodded.

“It may not have been the case before.”

“But from now on, yes.”

His fingers lightly glided across the screen. Then turn the tablet towards Luu Diem. A newly created social network account appears on the screen. Account name is: Outstanding Teacher Luu Diem - Duc Tai High School The representative photo is her photo on the school's propaganda board. First post. It's a video. The image shakes quite strongly. Obviously filmed secretly. The setting is a luxurious private room in a high-end restaurant. In the video. Luu Diem is smiling brightly with a parent.

"Don't worry, Ms. Vuong."

“Let me worry about getting your son into a key class.”

“By the way...”

“How do you like the bag I just bought?”

“Is the color a bit old?”

She just pointed to an expensive designer bag next to. The parent opposite looked awkward. The video ends there. Luu Diem's face immediately turned pale.

“Where did you get this?”

“Slander!”

“This is an invasion of privacy!”

She started screaming.

“Don't rush.”

Tieu Nhien replied calmly.

“This is just an appetizer.”

His fingers continued to swipe the screen. A long article appeared. Featured headline: Exemplary TEACHER OR BRIBE ADDICTED? TWO FACES OF TEACHER DUC TAI SCHOOL TEACHER DUC TAI