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

"Tran Nhien!"

"Do I have to be that cruel?"

"That's my dad!"

"It's also my dad!"

I interrupted him.

"My parents in the countryside are still very healthy."

"There's no need for you to curse them."

"Since the day I walked out of the Chu family..."

"Chu Kien Quan is only my father."

"It's nothing to me anymore."

The other end of the line fell silent again. This time it took longer than before. It took so long that I thought he had hung up. Just as I was about to end the call. Chu Minh's voice rang out again. Bringing unprecedented bitterness.

"Tran Nhien."

"You're very good."

"50,000 yuan, right?"

"No, right?"

"Don't regret it."

"I'll figure out how to borrow money myself."

"But from now on..."

"We're done."

I almost laughed out loud.

"Chu Minh."

"Are you forgetting something?"

"We finished a year ago."

"From the moment you were because of your parents' vanity..."

"Sacrificing our future."

"It's only now that I say 'done'..."

"Don't you think it's too late?"

"By the way, you mentioned this."

I sat up straight. Look at the bright lights outside the window. Say each word slowly and clearly.

"Chu Minh."

"Let's get a divorce."

"Tomorrow is fine."

"This week is fine."

"I'll arrange the time."

"Let's go to the Civil Affairs Department to complete the procedures."

"I don't have time to go back to my hometown."

"I'm going to Shanghai."

"Or we can resolve it legally."

I finished speaking. Quietly wait for his reaction. I think he will be mad. Or keep begging. But no. He just kept silent. A silence that makes people more uneasy than any scream. A long time later. He just raised his voice. Cold to the bone.

"Tran Nhien."

"I'm dreaming."

"I will not divorce."

"I'll keep it going like this."

"I don't live peacefully..."

"Then I don't want to live in peace."

He hung up. A "beep" sound rang out on the phone. I frowned slightly. I understand Chu Minh. He is weak. Lack of opinion. But deep in my bones, there is stubbornness and selfishness that my parents have indulged me with since childhood. If he said he would prolong this. Then he will definitely do it. I gently rubbed my temples. A dull headache arose. This still can't end as easily as I thought. I thought Chu Minh would rest in peace for a few days. At least I'll think of a way to make money. But I was wrong. I underestimated his incompetence. Also overestimates his limits. The next afternoon. I was in a meeting at the company when my phone kept vibrating in silent mode. Be my landlord. I signaled to the manager and then walked out of the meeting room to answer the phone.

"Miss Tran, there are two people standing in front of your house."

"A man, a middle-aged woman."

"They said they were my family."

"Standing in front of the door, crying and making noise, even saying you're unfilial. There's already a lot of neighbors coming out to watch."

"What... is this about?"

The host's voice was filled with awkwardness. I tightened my grip on the phone. He actually went to Shanghai. Also bring reinforcements. I know who that middle-aged woman is. His biological aunt. He is famous throughout his family for his sharp mouth and unrivaled ability to take offense.

"Miss Wang, sorry for bothering you."

I took a deep breath, trying to keep my voice calm static.

"They are my husband and his relatives."

"We're going through a divorce."

"You don't need to pay attention to them."

"If they continue to harass you, just call the police."

"Oh my god, divorce..."

"Okay okay, I understand."

"Please be careful with yourself."

My chest is tight. I took half a day off and then took a taxi home. When about a hundred meters away from the building. I have seen them. Chu Minh squatted in front of the apartment complex. Head down to smoke. Underneath are a bunch of cigarette butts. As for Chu Tu Le, she put her hands on her hips. Saliva flew everywhere. Talking endlessly with the neighbors watching.

"...My daughter-in-law, her heart is so cruel!"

"My father-in-law is in the hospital waiting for money to save his life."

"And he's hiding in Shanghai and enjoying himself."

"I don't want to spend even a penny!"

"Our family, Chu Minh is too gentle."

"That's why he bullied me like this!"

The blood in my body immediately rushed to my head. I stepped forward.

"Chu Tu Le."