The story revolves around a man, referred to as Ba, who is struggling to pay his rent. He is helped by a kind stranger, Vinh, who pays for his drink and also helps him come up with a plan to pay his rent. Vinh then moves in with Ba, pretending to be his cousin to deceive their landlady, Mrs. Hoa.
As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Vinh is not who he seems to be. He is actually a thief who has been using his charm to gain the trust of his neighbors and steal their belongings. Vinh's true intentions are eventually exposed, and he is caught and arrested by the police.
The story is presented in a humorous and satirical way, with Vinh's cleverness and charm being used to deceive those around him. However, in the end, justice is served, and Vinh is brought to justice. The story also serves as a warning to students who are looking to share rooms and to be cautious of strangers who may have ulterior motives.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. A person owes Mrs. Hoa 3-4 months of rent and is threatened with having their motorbike taken away.
2. The person promises to pay the rent as soon as they receive their salary.
3. A student, who is a tenant, is unable to pay their rent due to COVID-19 and is forgiven by the landlord.
4. The student owes 150,000 VND ($7.50 USD) to the coffee shop.
5. A kind stranger pays the student's debt.
6. The stranger and the student discuss sharing a room to reduce rent costs.
7. The student's landlady, Mrs. Hoa, is strict and does not allow strangers to rent rooms.
8. The stranger comes up with a plan to pretend to be the student's brother to convince Mrs. Hoa to allow them to share a room.
9. The stranger moves in with the student and brings gifts to the neighbors.
10. The neighbors suspect that the stranger is a thief.
11. The stranger is caught stealing from the neighbors and is confronted by the neighbors and the police.
12. The stranger's plan to steal from the neighbors is revealed, and they are arrested.
13. The neighbors are advised to secure their belongings and report any suspicious activity to the police.