Chapter 4 — 3.6 Million Yuan And The End For A Greedy Family

Co Xuyen's pale, panicked face that day... keeps repeating in my head. He's done. That's right, he's done. And I... will personally make him, and that entire parasitic family... have no way out. After the night he knelt down to beg, Co Xuyen seemed to evaporate from this world. No calling, no texting, no more loitering around my house. I guess, after his slip of the tongue that night, he understood one thing clearly— He couldn't get more out of me... not even a single penny. He's scared. But I… don't intend to stop. The first thing I did was to spend money to hire a famous private investigator in the world. I want to uncover... the entire so-called "family background" of the Co family. They always brag that their family is well off, their father is a retired officer, their mother is a housewife, they have a business, they live in a high-class area... I want to know— How much of it... is true. While waiting for the results, Truong My Lan started a new performance. Seeing that threats weren't working and begging was useless, she changed her tactics— Destroy my reputation. She went around the old apartment complex, everyone she met cried and told stories. I was greedy for the rich and criticized the poor, climbed high and ran away with the money, pushing her son into a dead end, to the point of wanting to jump off the building. Even tracked down my company's address. Standing nearby, meeting the security guard, receptionist... started telling the story of me as a "modern-day Phan Kim Lien". Rumors spread like fire. In the company, the way my colleagues looked at me also changed. There is contempt. The leader even called me up to talk. The words are very gentle, but the meaning is clear— Family matters must be handled neatly, not affecting the company's image. I don't explain. Not angry either. Because I know— When the truth is exposed, these rumors... will turn into the most resounding slap to Truong My Lan's face. A week later, the detective sent the results. A thick stack of documents was placed in front of me. I turned each page. The more I read... the colder my heart becomes. It also seems even more... ridiculous. The report shows that— The three of them, including the "retired officer" father... do not have a house in their name. The luxury apartment they live in— Monthly rent is 12,000 yuan. And… been in debt for three months. The landlord gave me an ultimatum: if I don't pay at the end of the month, I'll move out. The other father is also not an official. Just a retired factory worker, his pension is more than 3,000 yuan per month. As for Truong My Lan— The woman always dressed like a lady, carrying a designer bag— In the photo the detective took, she was standing at a counterfeit market, haggling for half an hour to buy a fake LV bag. To Co Hai's brother-in-law— A true parasite. No stable job. Every day, he hangs out at high-class bars and clubs, trying to create a "rich" cover. All expenses... rely on Co Xuyen's money and dozens of revolving credit cards. The last page of the report— It's about Co Xuyen's debt. Gambling debt in Macau, plus interest on interest from black credit... The total amounted to 5 million yuan. I looked at the black and white letters, the evidence was clear. This whole family— Just a giant empty shell, built up with lies and appearances. The so-called rich. The so-called prosperous life. It's all... fake. Finally, I understand. From the moment they knew my mother would give me a 3.6 million yuan dowry... They targeted me. I was never the daughter-in-law they married. I am… the source of life. It's the one “blood bag” for them to suck. It was the only life-saving straw to fill that bottomless pit. After looking at the report, my parents were stunned and speechless. A long while later, my father slammed down on the table, shaking with anger.

"This is marriage? This is a complete scam!"

My mother held my hand, her eyes turned from fear to happiness.

"Nien Niem... luckily you listened to me. Otherwise, your life... would have been ruined."

I kept the document carefully, taking pictures of each page. Every detail... is a bullet. The bullet is loaded. I'm just waiting... Waiting for a moment. One moment is enough to— Make them… have no way to turn back.