Chapter 2 — 6 Days to Clean Up Your Estate Then Divorce

I smiled softly, a bitter taste spreading to the corner of my lips.

“People will change.”

“When there's someone behind you, you have to risk your life to protect them.”

For the next six days, I turned into a non-stop spinning top, spinning until I no longer felt tired. I use the reason that the company expands its business and continuously goes out. He had no doubts. Even fun.

"You've worked hard. Once this time passes, I'll take you and Niem Niem to Europe."

He is still lost in his dreams of the future. Dreaming of a "younger brother" to continue the family line. Dream me and him continue to plow for the Chu family. I laugh with him every day. The gentler you are, the sharper the knife in your heart. The first day, I met Ly Tuyet, signed a series of documents, established a trust fund, the only beneficiary was Chu Niem Niem's daughter. On the second day, I contacted my relative and completed the "refund" process. 3,000,000 yuan was quietly in the fund account. On the third day, I sold the car in my name, transferred all the money to the fund, and put the apartment up for sale before the marriage. On the fourth day, in the name of paying design and copyright fees, I withdrew more than 2,000,000 yuan from the company account. All are valid expenses. It's just that the final recipient... all leads to the same place. On Thursday, I gathered all my personal savings, investment funds, and personal finances. It's my own money that I've kept for many years. Is my last support. Friday. Everything is complete. I did a quick calculation. The company is almost a shell. Our joint account has less than 200,000 yuan left. And in my daughter's fund... are eight-digit assets. Enough for her to live her whole life without worrying about food and clothes, and to get the best education. That afternoon, Ly Tuyet called me.

“All done?”

“He hasn't found out yet?”

“That's good, when do you plan to lay down your cards?”

I was just about to answer when the doorbell rang. I walked over, looking through the cat's eyes. Father-in-law, mother-in-law, Chu Van Bac. In the middle of them was a skinny boy. Probably Chu Tu Ngang. Four people stood in front of my house, looking like a complete family. I spoke into the phone.

“No need to prepare anymore.”

“They're here.”

I opened the door. The mother-in-law's face bloomed with a fake smile, like a chrysanthemum forced to bloom out of season.

“Tieu Tinh, mom took Tu Ngang to see the new house.”

She said as she pulled the boy named Chu Tu Ngang in, naturally changed his shoes and walked straight into the house as if this were his place. Her father-in-law followed behind, carrying large bags and small bags, looking like he was visiting relatives. Chu Van Bac was the last person to enter, an awkward look on his face.

“Tieu Tinh, my parents…”

I don't look at him. My eyes stopped on that boy. He is skinny, his eyes carry a cautious and ingratiating look. Clearly an understanding child. But that has nothing to do with me. I'm not a saint. I cannot sacrifice my daughter's future to fulfill another child's life.

“This is your brother's house, and in the future it will also be your house.”

Mother-in-law pulled Chu Tu Ngang around the living room, pointing as she walked, as if she was showing a visitor.

“Look at this big TV, from now on you can watch cartoons every day.”

"That's your brother's office. Later, ask him to teach you to study."

“Where is Niem Niem? Come here to say hello.”

She called loudly. Niem Niem steps from the room When I saw this scene, I immediately hid behind me in fear.

“Call uncle.” mother-in-law ordered.

She held my shirt tightly without saying a word. I patted my child's head but didn't say a word. The air in the living room froze, cold like water before a storm. Chu Van Bac coughed softly, wanting to break the silence.

“Mom and dad, please sit down.”

He pulled his parents to sit on the sofa. I poured water and placed it on the tea table in front of them. Then I sat down on the single chair opposite. A trial... has begun. And I am both the plaintiff and the judge. Mother-in-law spoke first. She took a sip of water, then used the tone of a superior, mixed with a little grace.

“Tieu Tinh, you are a sensible person, we know.”

“The fact that we welcomed Tu Ngang back is actually for the good of the children.”

"You see, from now on, Tu Ngang will take care of us, and your burden will be lighter."

“You don't have to work so hard anymore, you can take time for yourself.”

Every sentence, every word is said for me. It was as if she had just done a great kindness. Something I should be grateful for. I looked at her, said nothing. Her father-in-law sat next to her and continued speaking.

"That's right, Van Bac is the only descendant of the Chu family. Now with the addition of Tu Ngang, it seems like the Chu family also has descendants."

"From now on, you two will rely on each other and we can rest assured."

They bounce around and arrange everything in order. Their lives, their old age, the incense of the Chu family. In all those plans... There is no me, nor my daughter. I turned to look at Chu Van Bac. From beginning to end, he bowed his head and remained silent. No explanation. No objections. His silence is consent, a blade. Cutting ten years of husband and wife into tattered pieces. I took a deep breath, took out a prepared set of documents from my bag. I placed it on the table and pushed it towards them.

“What is this?”

The mother-in-law picked it up suspiciously. When she saw the four big words above her head, her face immediately changed.

“Divorce agreement?”

She screamed, her voice high-pitched like a cat's tail being trampled.

“Hua Tinh, are you crazy?”

My father-in-law also stood up and pointed at me, his hands shaking with anger.

“You… cruel thing, we just picked up Tu Ngang and you asked for a divorce?”

Chu Van Bac suddenly raised his head, his eyes full of surprise.

“Tieu Tinh, what are you doing?”

“What are you so angry about?”

I looked at him and laughed. The smile is as light as the wind, but cold to the bone.

“I'm not angry.”

“I told you, from the moment you let your parents use our money to raise this child.”

“Then we are finished.”

I stood up and looked down at the three confused people on the sofa.

"Aren't you guys saying that after raising Tu Ngang, the old age care thing will be covered by insurance and I will be relieved of my burden?"

My eyes stopped on Chu Van Bac. Every word is clear, without any shaking.

“I now return Mrs. Chu's position.”

“Your entire family… is relieved.”

His face was as white as paper. He looked at me, his lips trembling, unable to speak.

“Hua Tinh… I…”

“Don't joke anymore…”