Chapter 21
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Old story
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The media stares blankly without understanding, the pack of vultures gapes at him like he's some alien creature. Sam wore a humorless smirk:
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- A year ago, there was a fifteen-year-old kid on the national triathlon team. Many kids his age were still asking their parents for money to buy snacks. But he had the honor of representing his country in the World Sports Festival. For the first time, vying with global talents at the highest level of the national team, he felt immense pride.
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The reporters listened silently as he told the old story:
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- During his time at the athletes' village, he met many athletes from different countries. In particular, a female volunteer two years his senior proactively befriended him. His Older Brother, with his rich experience, had a bad premonition and advised him not to get too close to the girl. Older Brother said there was something strange about her, he couldn't explain; he just felt uneasy.
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Sam smiled bitterly:
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- He thought his Older Brother was just overthinking, so he couldn’t be bothered to listen. The brother knew he couldn’t rely on mere gut feelings to tell the team leader to keep an eye on Sam, but in the end, he still told everyone. From the team leader to the coaching staff, they all dismissed it as bullshit. The kid was so infatuated with that beautiful and kind older sister that lust clouded his mind, and he knew nothing. Three weeks before the opening ceremony, the athletes toured the city, accompanied by volunteers who also acted as guides for the teams. During that trip, he grew increasingly fond of the female volunteer.
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Now all the mist had dissipated, and it started to rain again. This strange phenomenon was as if God were deliberately provoking Sam. He looked up at the torrential rain, and these tears of nature deeply seeped into his expression of regret:
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- His desire to compete and his dream of a pure love story with the female volunteer quickly turned into a nightmare. He was set up by that prostitute. She said a pervert had been following her like a shadow for the past few days. He believed it was true and agreed to stand guard outside the women's restroom. The restroom was empty, with only him and her.
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Sam curled the corner of his mouth in a self-mocking laugh:
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- She went into the restroom for half a minute, then screamed. He rushed in and immediately saw his dream girl's skirt and clothes torn, revealing her underwear. She ran over and hugged the idiot tightly, screaming that he was trying to rape her. In a flash, everyone rushed in to grab his neck, completely ignoring his pleas of being framed.
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Sam laughed like a madman:
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- The triathlon team was banned from competing. The international court convicted him of unsuccessful rape by coercion and sentenced him to character re-education at a youth camp. The sports court permanently banned him from participating in any events or competitions.
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Sam waved his hand towards the ground, screaming out all the resentment that had been suppressed for so long:
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- This country abandoned him!
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He waves his hand, pointing directly at the fans, slowly turning his disdainful face as if looking at a pile of rags:
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- This group that called themselves crazy fans once despised him. The laughable thing is, before the incident, they used to praise him even more than the divine!
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The fans chatted nonchalantly, feeling that the matter was none of their business. Sam raised a finger and pointed at every vulture in the flock pecking at the corpse:
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- This flock of vultures eating rotten corpses has already had a sumptuous feast!
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No one dared to speak, because everyone clearly understood how the story had unfolded back then. All of them vividly remembered the moment of the arrest. Sam confessed to the police that during the first week, the organizers had assigned her to assist the sports delegation from the Prehistoric Nation. Two days later, the girl, citing an excessive workload, submitted a request to the organizers, hoping to be assigned only to guide the triathlon team, of which Sam was a member. Everyone found this reasonable since the girl was only seventeen and had no experience as a volunteer, so they agreed.
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In the second week, while guiding the triathlon team through their daily activities at the athletes' village and city tours, the girl slowly became familiar with Sam. The two grew close, inseparable, taking photos and sharing them on social media. Every time he finished training, the young man would rush off to eat and hang out with the beautiful, friendly, and kind "older sister."
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In the third week, they began to develop feelings for each other. They confessed their feelings for each other, and then the girl told him that on the days he wasn't around, a man had been following her. Sam believed her, so he secretly followed her from a distance to protect her, hoping to catch the pervert alive. He figured that if he were with the girl, the man wouldn't dare show up.
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That night, the girl asked for leave, saying she had an urgent matter to handle at home, and the organizers agreed. As the girl was nearing her house, the stalker appeared and harassed her. Sam saved her, and the girl tearfully hugged him tightly. The stalker took the opportunity to escape. Sam comforted her, took her home, and there, their their passions ignited, and they spent the entire night together.
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The next morning, the girl said she was afraid the pervert would show up again. Sam agreed to stand guard outside. Unexpectedly, not long after he went into the bathroom, the girl suddenly screamed. Sam ran in in a panic, only to find her clothes torn, revealing her underwear. The girl lunged forward and hugged him tightly, screaming that Sam was trying to rape her.
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She claimed that Sam's improper behavior was because he wanted to cross the line, but she had not consented. He was unable to control his desires, so he committed the vile act.
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All the circumstances leading up to this honey trap seemed logical, because no matter how Sam argued or pleaded, he could not deny that he had been the one to take her virginity.
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The most terrifying and heartbreaking thing about this was that everyone understood and knew that Sam was being framed. But the setup was too "perfect," and everything turned against him.
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He was even less able to prove that the pervert who was following him was her accomplice; the two of them were taking orders from the head of an international sports betting syndicate, and together they set a trap to deceive Sam's emotions.
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Aside from a small number of people online who voiced their doubts and spoke up for him, suspecting he might have been framed, they were too few. They were completely unable to stand against the enormous, foolish, and vicious mob on the internet.
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In real life, only his father, Hoàng Kim's mother, and his band of sworn brothers—especially Hoàng Kim himself—stood firmly by his side, defending and protecting him.
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His view was always the same: the internet was absolutely untrustworthy. How could you trust something when you couldn't even tell if the people in the virtual world were male or female? It was precisely because of this that he became extreme, lost all hope in the world, and regarded society as nothing but a worthless rag.
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Sam had no suspicion at the time. His mind was filled with images of the angelically pure girl offering her exquisite body to him, letting him taste the delights of the mortal world... so sweet... so profound... and... so "warm and fiery." His only thought was one of pride, not realizing how unbelievably stupid he was: "He—the lover who completely possessed the goddess's heart and body—was protecting a weak girl."
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He was floating on air, brimming with smugness, indulging in the feeling that this beautiful, kind, and gentle girl was yearning to be cherished and protected by him, the hero. He was completely unaware that it was precisely his belief in pure love that made him have no suspicion toward the vixen, who always spoke sweetly, always listened attentively, and always understood his innermost feelings whenever he opened up and confided in her. He was so blind that he ignored his brother’s warnings, only to end up with a bitter ending: becoming a plump, juicy prey led by the nose from beginning to end.
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Sam believed that as long as he stood guard as her protector, no one would dare harm his beautiful, pure muse. He never expected that the most dangerous thing—the one that would directly destroy his life—was the very girl he was protecting.
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Blind faith had clouded his reason, causing him to lose his judgment and not guard against the trap his brother had warned him about. Because in the naive mind of a boy who had just stepped into the world, the first time tasting the forbidden fruit with a girl he deeply loved, genuine feelings were never just a game.
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He thought his worldview was the same as everyone else's... and... that the girl he deeply loved would resonate with him in both body and soul. That fool from back then had no idea that for most women today, virginity is just a curtain that any man can freely pull aside to open the gates of heaven leading to a fantasy land... just like the way she had seduced, enchanted, and lured him into a night of ecstasy.
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He was even less able to believe that a girl would sell her body cheaply and use her virginity as a tool to lead him, step by step, into hell.
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The sharp-tongued journalists fell completely silent. Last year, that pack of vultures latched onto the scandal — some defending the perpetrator, some questioning the truth, others claiming to seek justice for the rape victim — it turned out every last one of them was just feasting on scandal-blood profits.
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Standing in the bone-chilling cold rain, Sam recounted the dark past. For a year, he had deeply buried the sadness of once being an idiot. Sam had never mentioned it once. Now he was tearing open the scar to protect his Older Brother:
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- Because of his association with him, he suffered insults worse than a dog, and the team even disciplined him. Older Brother was warned that if he continued to help the kid, he would be banned from competing. Sponsors, advertising contracts, all world-renowned brands cut ties with Older Brother. He gave up all his halos of fame, investigated day and night tirelessly, diligently searching for the smallest pieces of evidence, and hired the best lawyer in the world with a one hundred percent win rate to defend him. A year later, Older Brother was finally able to clear the kid's name!
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His tendons instantly contracted, and hatred contorted his face:
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- Older Brother also found out that the masterminds were that old bastard of a team leader and the coaching staff. These scoundrels colluded with the head of an international betting organization. They placed a bet that the triathlon team would be banned from competing, and they bought off that prostitute to set a trap for the innocent kid. The entire plan succeeded.
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Sam cast a disdainful glance at the pile of trash:
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- You all praise his 'Older Brother' as a national hero, shedding crocodile tears and mourning the fifteen-year-old prodigy who suffered an injustice that pierced the heavens. What kind of justice is there? Where is God? The heavens are too unfair! Leaders crush talent!! - Sam spat on the ground - Damn, this smell is so goddamn rotten! You’re not satisfied after pecking and gnawing at that kid. Now his Older Brother is half-dead, and you bastards are already waiting to peck at the corpse!
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Sam's eyes are red with suppressed hatred, condemning the world:
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- The foolish one from the past stands right here! Don't you all dare try any tricks to tarnish his Older Brother's reputation!
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Sam notices his father appearing in the distance. The father stands motionless in the rain, listening to his son recount the tragedy of a lifetime. He had never heard Sam lament or talk about this matter. The father thought his son was strong, but the truth proved he didn't understand his child's heart.
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Fortitude was not the reason for Sam's silence. He was waiting for a worthy reason to unleash all his grievances. Today, that long-awaited moment came at the time of life-and-death parting with the man he respected as a father.
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Sam smiled, looking up at his father. The son was thanking his father. When Sam was wronged, his father didn’t offer a single word of encouragement; instead, he scolded him as a useless guy who lost heart in the face of hardship. But those harsh words were nothing more than a facade.
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During his time serving at the re-education camp, Sam heard that his father and Older Brother were running around everywhere, simultaneously seeking legal help from people in the legal profession. At night, the two of them quietly collected evidence favorable to Sam and analyzed the details of the trap with a lawyer.
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Older Brother revealed that Sam's father had spent many nights burying himself in alcohol. Each time, the old man wanted to use the underground forces who had once received favors from him to influence all sides and twist black into white, all to get Sam out of the re-education camp sooner. Older Brother dissuaded Sam's father, and the old man finally gave up his crazy idea.
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The father understands his son's meaning, yet finds it hard to believe this rude kid could be so sentimental. His eyes are bitter, but he provocatively raises his middle finger, his lips curling as if to mock his son for being so maudlin. The son rolls his eyes and raises a fist, pretending to hit his father. The reporters are not surprised by this one-of-a-kind father-and-son pair, as they are used to them acting like clowns. Everyone hangs on to every word Sam says:
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- Two courts have ruled the kid's acquittal. I know you all don't believe the kid is innocent, which actually means you are suspecting his Older Brother of foul play and manipulation. And now you're again suspecting him of reckless driving and speeding.
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Sam suddenly rushes toward the person who said Hoang Kim was driving recklessly. His speed is faster than lightning. The vultures think he is going to attack someone, so they stumble back in a panic. The reporter is so scared his limbs are trembling. Sam sneers:
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- My Older Brother has never driven faster than 30 kilometers per hour. Even if the sky falls down, he never drives recklessly!
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The reporter, drenched in sweat, stammers:
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"The witness said Hoang Kim was driving very fast..."
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Sam hooks his finger, motioning for the TV broadcaster to come over. The guy is stunned for a moment, then quickly points the camera directly at Sam. He stands solemnly in front of the lens. As the media pan their cameras and flashlights flash incessantly, they capture an image of him speaking like an orator:
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- Hello, nation. I am Sam. You can call me Sam patin or Sam the rapist, it doesn't matter, I don't care. I don't need this cunning crowd to believe I'm innocent. I know your habits all too well — what you believe today, you might not believe tomorrow. Believe, and I'm praised more than a living saint; disbelieve, and you curse me to my face. That game is so outdated!
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Sam's voice suddenly turns fierce, and he roars into the camera:
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- But I cannot accept that you all say Older Brother drove recklessly while speeding and overtaking. Compared to whether I am innocent, the fact that he never drives recklessly is more believable!
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A male reporter asks:
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"Do you suspect there's something wrong with this accident?"
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Sam squints his eyes at the young reporter. Just now, Sam suddenly lunged forward, and this guy was the only one who didn’t flinch. Now he dares to interview him. If this question had come from another vulture, it would have been a trap. But from his gentle voice and mild demeanor, the question seems straightforward. Sam doesn't care what kind of person this guy is; he only knows how to protect his 'Older Brother' with absolute conviction:
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- If my Older Brother was truly driving erratically, I believe he was framed by someone, which is why he drove desperately in a rage!
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Sam snatches the television camera and suddenly presses a pair of black, striped, and demonic eyes against the lens.
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- My brother was really set up by someone, and the masterminds and accomplices will pay a cruel price. Pray for my brother's safety, you damned pack of dogs! If he has been harmed, I will find you all, and one by one, I will wring every single guy's neck. Even if you are God's children, I will send you to heaven to reunite with your bastard father! - Sam grinds his teeth, crushes the camera, and shoves his finger into the lens - My brother is not as gentle as you think! When he goes mad, even monsters will tremble. All of you, go buy yourselves coffins!
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After the attempted rape case, Sam's personality changed dramatically. He started to like plump butts and big breasts and was keen on teasing pretty girls. Sometimes he would deliberately make rude gestures, nailing the past deep in his heart, reminding himself not to forget. At the same time, he took his rebellious mischief to the next level – seeing Heaven as inferior to a pot lid.
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Aggressive like a tiger or a leopard, Sam lived by instinct, like an unruly beast, beating troublemakers until they lay face-down. Sam had been suspended from the national team several times for disciplinary violations, but in the end, the leadership was forced to let him win achievements for his superiors to report merits and receive rewards. The whole country knew his "bad" stories, but his murderous intent was beyond imagination; the media, the audience, and his father all thought Sam was just venting his anger.
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Sam is even fiercer than a vengeful god. The mastermind feels a murderous aura from Sam slice through the screen and hit him in the face. It was the first time the old guy was scared by an illusion from that young water buffalo, making him angry and want to go mad. For decades, no one had been able to overwhelm the old guy. That kid can't even wipe his own nose properly, but he dares to stroke a tiger's whiskers. The old guy tries not to smash the TV.
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Sam raises his middle finger and rolls his eyes, then rushes straight to the hospital. The father chases after his son. The vultures also quickly follow. The father and son have no free time to answer those irrelevant questions. They push aside the crowd blocking their way and walk to the front desk. Sam asks urgently:
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- What is Hoang Kim’s current situation?
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The female employee seizes the opportunity to ask for autographs and takes photos of the father and son, and then says:
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- He is still lying in Care Room No. 1 and still hasn’t woken up!
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Hearing this news, Sam heh heh:
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- Older Brother is always Older Brother; hospitalized because of an accident, but still always No. 1!
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