Chapter 15 — When I Left My Grandfather's House, I Only Took My Daughter With Me

Gently, softly... Humming a lullaby that no longer had the right rhythm. Noan Noan's tightly furrowed eyebrows gradually relaxed. The baby gently rubbed my lap. Breathing also gradually becomes regular. I sat on the edge of the bed. Borrowing some weak light coming in from outside the window. Quietly look at your baby's sleeping face. Mom is about to do something extremely dangerous. Mom has no other choice. If you don't show your fangs and claws. The wolves only see us as sheep waiting to be slaughtered. Rushing forward again and again. Until… Devoured both mother and child. I returned to my desk. Turn off the computer. Then put the USB away. Along with all paper copies of documents. Hidden in a different place. But only I know. I opened my phone. Cancel all call and text blocking. For Co Dinh Tham. Chu Bich Hoa. And the key contacts of the Co family. If the storm was about to come. Just let it get more intense. I really want to see. The magnificent ship is named "the Co family". How much rust has been hidden? How many holes cannot be exposed under the sun. Until almost morning. I just reluctantly took a nap. Haven't slept for two hours. The phone vibrated. Not Co Dinh Tham's frantic calls. Or Chu Bich Hoa as I predicted. A text message from a strange phone number.

“I'm Phuong.”

“Assistant of lawyer Tham Du Minh.”

“Lawyer Tham asked me to inform you.”

“We have received the documents you sent last night.”

“He is currently urgently evaluating.”

“Due to the situation, changes may have occurred.”

“The meeting scheduled for today is temporarily postponed.”

“Please keep in touch.”

“Pay attention to safety.”

“Avoid going out when not necessary.”

“Lawyer Tham will proactively contact you.”

Postpone the meeting? I stared at the message. My heart sank slightly. Tham Du Minh is always a cautious person. Decisive. The sudden change of plans... Can only prove one thing. Something I sent last night. Or even more trouble than he expected. A new incident has followed. More urgent. But now. We still don't know. Co Dinh Tham's side... Reacted so quickly? I only answered with one word. Then put the phone down. Start preparing breakfast. Even at a time like this. It is even more important to keep a normal pace of life. Can't mess with yourself first. Hot pot of millet porridge. Golden fried eggs. Add a few slices of toasted, crispy wholemeal bread. The aroma of food. Gradually dispelling the remaining cold of the night. Same feeling of heaviness in my heart. Noan Noan woke up. Feeling a little better than last night. But still like a little bird that just escaped from the cage. Whenever I leave my side for a moment, I feel insecure. I patiently sat with my child to finish breakfast. Take your child to kindergarten. All the way. I'm always alert. Don't stop confirming behind. See if there are any suspicious vehicles or people following you. On the way home from school. I went to the supermarket. Buy some food that can be preserved for a long time. Along with some household items. Walk past the newsstand. The corner of my eye accidentally glanced at the headline on the local finance page. The footsteps suddenly stopped.

“Co Thi Group can participate in the bidding for land in the south of the city, but will have to face very strong opponents…”

“There are rumors that Co Thi's capital chain is under pressure, many projects are progressing slow…”

The title doesn't stand out at all. But look back now. Has another meaning. Recently. Co Dinh Tham was also not comfortable. Marketplace. Originally a battlefield. Co Thi has never been invincible. Their opponents. Everyone is waiting for an opportunity. As for the stone I just threw down... Could it accidentally become the excuse they were waiting for? Come home. I started editing unfinished drawings. Yesterday's story. Progress has been slowed down. I have to make up for it quickly. Every time I sink into each stroke. Every piece of color. Only then can my heart be temporarily at peace. Afternoon. I logged into my social network account. Series of paintings "Little deer looking for a home". Got a lot more likes. And new comments. Private mailbox. There were also a few more invitations to cooperate. An online platform specializing in the topic of women's development. Showed great interest in this comic series. The other party wants to discuss. About long-term cooperation. Write periodic columns. Royalty level. Much higher than retail orders. I pondered for a long time. Just replied. But did not immediately agree. I need more time to think. Every decision. I have to be more careful than before. Come evening. I went to pick up Noan Noan and take her home. The hallway of the apartment complex looks very normal.