Chapter 10 — 4,200,000 Yuan in Exchange for a Divorce

I couldn't help but speak up.

"I left home for a year."

"Separated for a year."

"Isn't that calm enough?"

My lawyer also stood up.

"Judge."

"According to the provisions of marriage and family law, prolonged separation due to emotional conflicts is an important basis for determining that a marriage has broken down."

"My client has been separated from the defendant for a year."

"During that time, the defendant continuously harassed, insulted my client's honor and seriously damaged my client's spirit."

"This marital relationship has completely broken down."

"There is no longer any possibility of healing."

"We ask the court to consider and resolve according to regulations."

The judge nodded slightly. Obviously quite agree with my lawyer's argument. Then he looked towards Chu Minh.

"As for the property division plan and the honorary compensation claim put forward by the plaintiff."

"Does the defendant have any comments?"

The lawyer on the other side took out a file of documents.

"Judge."

"We have an opinion on the property."

"The house in dispute was not paid for by the plaintiff alone."

"We have evidence to prove that the defendant's father, Mr. Zhou Jianjun, contributed 100,000 yuan to the deposit."

He posted a copy of the transfer document. I was stunned. My lawyer received the documents. Look it over and give it back to me. It is a transfer document. From Chu Kien Quan's account. Transfer to my account. The correct amount is 100,000 yuan. The main transfer date is one day before the deposit payment date. My mind immediately made a buzzing sound. 100,000 yuan? Why am I completely unimpressed? I stared at the paper. The brain begins to operate at full capacity. Then suddenly. I remember. That's right before the deposit payment date. Chu Minh once told me. His parents support buying a house. Give us 100,000 yuan. At that time I was extremely touched. I even thought that in the future I would definitely be filial to them. But right after that. Chu Minh spoke again. This money was borrowed by his parents from relatives. Just lend it to us for rotation first. When the economy gets better later, you have to pay it back. I completely believe it. After being married for two months. A financial investment of 100,000 yuan of mine just expired. I immediately withdrew money and gave it to Chu Minh. Ask him to "pay off" his parents' debt. He also praised me for understanding. From start to finish. I always assumed that money had been refunded. Therefore, when calculating assets before marriage. I didn't take this amount into account at all. But now look back. This is not help? This is clearly a trap. A trap has been set since the day we bought the house. Chu Minh never returned 100,000 yuan to his father. Their whole family. Already colluding with each other. Use that 100,000 yuan as a time bomb. Buried in this marriage. Just wait until the day of asset division. Then bit me back really painfully. I raised my head. Looking towards Chu Minh. He still bowed his head. Don't dare look me straight in the eye. But I see it very clearly. His hand hidden under the table was shaking slightly. He is stressed. He is guilty. I looked at Truong Thuy Phan again. Finally, a triumphant smile appeared on her face. A cold smile. Like is saying:

"Do you still want to fight me?"

A stream of cold air ran down my spine. From the soles of your feet straight to the top of your head. I always thought the Chu family were just people who were greedy for fame. It wasn't until this moment that I understood. How wrong was I? Their evil is not a temporary outburst. It's systematic. Calculated. There was a plan from before. Right from the start. I have never been part of their family. I'm just an outsider. Is a tool that can be exploited. Exhausted of value. And always be on guard. Even... The donation of 4,200,000 yuan that year. Perhaps it wasn't an impulsive decision. It's a plan that's been prepared for a long time. A perfect cicada escape. They know that money arose during the marriage. If the division is normal. I got at least half of it. But if you "donate". Money will turn into social assets. Gain reputation. Didn't receive anything. What a perfect plan. I looked at the two people in front of me. Suddenly felt extremely nauseous. I regret the years of my youth. I'm sorry for all the sincerity I gave. And I felt even more disgusted with myself for having considered them family.