Chapter 11 — 19 Lakhs 2, Buying Out a Family

I picked up the debt paper, folded it carefully, and stuffed it into my inner pocket. Compared to money… this gives me more peace of mind. Manager Vuong stood by, looking at everything, his eyes revealing a bit of admiration.

“Miss Chu, then the car…”

“Not for sale anymore.”

I said firmly, then took out the spare key. I walked in front of Chu Hao and dropped it at his feet.

“The car, you can still use it.”

“But the master key and papers… are with me.”

“Remember, what you're driving... isn't your car, it's my debt.”

I finished speaking and didn't look at them again. Turning to manager Vuong, I gave him the money.

“Sorry, I'm wasting your time, this is the travel fee.”

He refused a few times, then accepted and nodded.

“Miss Chu is an understanding person.”

He left. The storm... seems to have calmed down. Chu Hao picked up the key, his eyes empty. Ly Mai looked at him with complicated eyes. Truong Tu Mai looked at me, her eyes cold and scary. No more panic. Only hate remains. She didn't say anything, turned around and went straight into the house. At that moment... I saw her glance at Ly Mai. A look... as if conveying a new plan. After the commotion, the house fell into an eerie silence. The neighbors have dispersed, taking with them all sorts of things to discuss. I followed them back to that stuffy house. No one said anything. The air seemed frozen. Chu Hao sat on the sofa, holding his head, motionless like a statue. Ly Mai sat in the farthest corner, staring at her phone, her face cold. Truong Tu Mai entered the kitchen, the sound of pots and pans colliding rang out, filled with frustration. I didn't go back to my room. I sat in the living room, holding the debt paper, quietly looking at them. I made it clear, I won't go. At least… until they offer a payment plan. That decision made their faces even more unsightly. I am like a nail, firmly nailed to this house. Makes them unable to rest. Lunch was quickly served. Three dishes, one soup. Stir-fried vegetables, stir-fried eggs with tomatoes, mixed tofu. Egg seaweed soup. So bland that you can't see a drop of oil. Compared to the pile of chicken and cold food the day before... it's truly ironic. Truong Tu Mai put down the bowl and chopsticks. Her voice was cold as ice. No one moved.

“I said eat!”

She snapped. Chu Hao and Ly Mai slowly walked forward. I sat down last. The meal... was heavy to the point of suffocation. There was only the sound of bowls and chopsticks touching each other and heavy breathing. Truong Tu Mai picked up the vegetables and chewed them vigorously, as if venting her anger. Chu Hao bowed his head and ate like a machine. Ly Mai ate a few bites then put down her chopsticks, her face full of disgust.

“What else is there to live like this?”

She couldn't help but said sarcastically.

“Every month you pay 5,000, is your salary enough?”

"The rent is not enough... oh I forgot, this house doesn't have a loan."

She glanced at me.

“But now the debt burden is even heavier.”

Chu Hao suddenly raised his head, his eyes bloodshot.

“Shut up!”

"Shut up? Chu Hao, I'm really blind to marry you!" Ly Mai also exploded, her voice high and harsh.

"Look at how useless you are now! The car is gone, the money is gone, and you still have a pile of debt!"

“Are you going to make me follow you and slurp the wind!”

"Enough!" Truong Tu Mai slammed her chopsticks on the table.

“Isn't it embarrassing enough?”

She glared at Ly Mai, then turned to glare at me.

"It's all because of you! You unlucky thing! As soon as you come back, this house will no longer have a peaceful day!"

All the resentment... was vented on me. I don't argue. Just slowly put down the bowl and wipe your mouth. Then he looked at Ly Mai, his voice was calm and chilling.

“If you feel you can't live, you can divorce.”

My words... made the whole table speechless. A flash of panic flashed in Ly Mai's eyes, then quickly... turned into secret joy. Chu Hao glared at me.

“What…what did you say?”

“I said, she can divorce you.”

I looked at Ly Mai and continued.

“But there is one thing… I have to mention it first.”

“This 19 thousand 2 arose during the marriage of the two people.”

“The car also serves the family of two people.”

“According to the law, this is a joint debt between husband and wife.”

“Divorce… you still have to pay half.”

The smile that flashed on Ly Mai's face... immediately froze.

“Based on what!” she shouted, "The money is his to spend! The car is also in his name! Why do you make me pay!"

“Because you are his legal wife.”

I spoke softly.

"You may not pay. But I will sue."

“At that time, you will be the one being forced to execute the sentence.”

"Don't fly, don't take high-speed trains, your account will be frozen, it will even affect your future children."

“You should consider it yourself.”

Every word I said… hit her right in the head. Ly Mai stood still, her mouth opened but she couldn't say anything. Her intention to escape... was stripped away by me. The living room fell silent again. Chu Hao and Truong Tu Mai looked at me... with complicated eyes. They didn't expect me to block Ly Mai's retreat. At that moment, Ly Mai's phone on the table rang. She seemed to have found a life preserver and immediately picked it up.