Chapter 8 — 20 Million Yuan Buys Freedom, Not Marriage

“To Niem, don't slander!”

“Every sentence I say has evidence.”

At this time, Co Tham got out of the car and stood next to me. Tran Hao looked at him.

"Are you that neighbor? His last name is Co? To Niem, what is your relationship with him?"

“It has nothing to do with you.”

"It's unrelated? You've known him since you were still with me—"

“I met him after I broke up with him.”

"Tran Hao, the so-called lawyer, dividing assets, I know in my heart that I can't stand it. If you want to sue, just sue. Go to court."

His hands trembled. Not because he was angry, but because he didn't expect me to be so tough. Before, I wouldn't have been like that. Before, I would soften my heart, give in, and think, "Let's keep the peace." But not now.

"Go away, Tran Hao. Don't make me call security."

He stared at me for ten seconds. He turned and left. Walk a few steps and turn around.

“To Niem, that 20,000,000 yuan house… can you keep it?”

I don't answer. He left, Co Tham asked me.

"What he said about the lawyer, do you need my help finding someone?"

"No need. He's just threatening me. He can't afford a lawyer."

“Are you sure?”

"I'm sure. Because he even tricked me into paying the 80,000 yuan car loan."

Tran Hao was silent for a while. But his mother did not. Vuong Thuy Lan started to watch tamarind around my workplace. The first time was at the convenience store under the company. I went to buy a sandwich at noon, and she "coincidentally" appeared.

“Nien Niem, I came here on business. I happened to meet you.”

I didn't answer, just paid and left. The second time was in front of the gym I often go to.

"Nien Niem, I want to talk to you. Just five minutes."

I still don't pay attention. The third time, she did something that really surprised me. She came straight to my company and met the director of the design department - Mr. Truong.

"Director Truong, I am To Niem's mother-in-law. There's nothing to complain about her work, but I heard that the company is considering a senior management position? Lately her love life has been unstable, her condition is not good, I'm afraid it will affect her work—"

This part was told to me by a colleague. Director Truong immediately invited her out. But rumors have spread throughout the company.

"To Niem's mother-in-law came to the company to cause trouble."

"I heard that I broke up with my boyfriend, but the other party did not agree."

“It's really too much to disrupt the company like this.”

I sat at work, looking at the message Lam Van sent.

"Is this woman crazy? Dare to come to your company to meet the boss?"

I answered: I handle it. After work that day, I didn't go home. I went to the Hong Yun area in the east of the city. The house used my 120,000 yuan as a deposit. I stood at the gate of the area, waiting twenty minutes. Saw Vuong Thuy Lan carrying a shopping bag out of the supermarket. She saw me, her steps stopped.

"Nim Niem? Why are you here?"

“Auntie, what do you mean by coming to my company today?”

Her expression changed continuously.

“I'm just worried about you—”

"Auntie came to see my leader and said my condition was unstable. Is that called worry?"

"Auntie, Tran Hao and I broke up. We no longer have any relationship. If you come to the company and affect my work, I can report it to the police."

Her face immediately turned pale.

"You called the police? You want to arrest me?"

"My aunt came to my workplace and said untrue words, affecting my professional reputation. That is a violation of honor."

“Auntie didn't say wrong! I told the whole truth—”

“Is it true that I'm in an unstable state? Is it true that you said you are my mother-in-law? I've already broken up with your son, you're nothing to me."

Her hand clenched the bag until it turned white.

“To Niem, don't force me.”

“Auntie is the one forcing me. I didn't ask for the 400,000 yuan back because I didn't want to make a big deal out of it. But if you continue like this, I will reclaim every penny of that money. Plus interest.”

Her lips trembled.

“And this house.” I glanced at the gate of the area, "I gave you the 120,000 yuan deposit. I have transfer documents. The house is in my aunt's name, but whether that money is a loan or a gift, it will be clear in court."

Her legs were weak, leaning on the railing.

“What do you want?”

“Very simple. Don't appear in front of me again. Don't come to my company. Don't ask anything about me. We consider it done.”

She said nothing. I turned around and left.