Chapter 1 — After Mom Remarried, I Inherited 40% of the Shares

BEING INSULTED BY YOUR STEPDAD RIGHT AT THE WEDDING TABLE! I TOLD THE COMPANY'S SHARES, CAUSING HIM TO LOSE JOB ON THE PLACE

"You're just an illegitimate child, don't affect my life and your mother's. Quickly move into the dormitory!"

Right at my mother's wedding party, my stepfather stood in front of many relatives and bluntly ordered me to go away. Mom smiled shyly and said softly:

“Nien Niem, listen to mother.”

I smiled faintly.

"Okay."

I agree very emphatically. There was no hesitation in leaving. They all thought this was the end. But they didn't know... My biological father was the founder of the company that my stepfather was working for. Three days later, Dad's share transfer papers were sent straight home. The recipient is me. I became a shareholder holding 40% of the company's shares. Holding the file in hand, I pushed the door open and entered my stepfather's office. Looking at his bewildered face, I curled my lips and smiled:

“I heard you want to live happily with my mother?”

"Okay."

“But start with unemployment first.”

The crystal lights in the hall were so bright that it made people dizzy. The red carpet stretched from the door to the main banquet table, red like a river of frozen blood. Today is the day my mother, Phuong Van Tinh, remarried. The groom's name is Chu Khai, a department manager at his mother's company. On the outside, he looks gentle and simple, but deep in his eyes hides calculation and cleverness. The host on stage is reciting the blessings of one hundred years of happiness. Below, relatives applauded in response, everyone wearing standard social smiles on their faces. I was the only one sitting alone in a hidden corner, completely lost in that happy atmosphere. Chu Khai held a glass of wine and led my mother over. His face was red from drunkenness and pride. The suit was tight on his body as if trying to brace himself to support the little power and feeling of superiority he had just gained.

"Nien Niem, why are you sitting here alone?"

Mother spoke first, her voice carrying a bit of cautious reproach. I don't answer. Just quietly looked at her. Today she is very beautiful. The thick layer of makeup hid the fatigue between the eyebrows and corners of the eyes, leaving only vague expectations for the new life ahead. Chu Khai's eyes stopped on me. The fake smile on his face immediately disappeared. He placed the glass of wine firmly on the table. The sound rang out, causing the entire surrounding area to suddenly become silent. All eyes were on us.

"Nem Niem."

Chu Khai spoke up.

"From today, my mother and I are married and we are considered family."

The voice was not loud, but full of imposition.

"This year I'm also in the twelfth grade, about to take the university entrance exam, I'm no longer a child."

I calmly looked at him. Wanted to see what he was going to say in the end. Chu Khai cleared his throat, then in front of all his relatives, slowly said each word:

"You are your mother's only child, stop hindering my life and your mother's. Hurry up and move into the dormitory!"

The sentence just ended. The whole hall fell into silence. Everyone's faces changed continuously. People were surprised. Awkward person. People happily watch plays. My father passed away three years ago. My mother raised me alone, which was not easy. But I never thought that... In her new husband's eyes, I was just an obnoxious stepchild. A necessary obstacle move out as soon as possible. Mother's face was sometimes red, sometimes white. She quickly pulled Chu Khai's sleeve.

"Mr. Chu, you're drunk, what are you talking about?"

Chu Khai immediately pushed her hand away.

"I'm not drunk!"

"I'm telling the truth!"

He pointed straight at me, spit flying everywhere.

"We just got married, we have to build a new family, we have to enjoy married life. What's wrong with a big girl like her staying at home?"

"Affects our relationship as husband and wife!"

"Also, boarding is good for his studies. He can get into a good university, have a future in the future, and we can also flourish. Isn't it all for him?"

He said those shameless words with an expression full of righteousness. As if everything was truly for my future. Mother bowed her head low. Don't dare look at Chu Khai. Don't even dare look at me. She could only smile wryly at the people around her. That smile is more unsightly than crying. Finally, she turned to me. The voice was so quiet it was almost inaudible.

"Nien Niem, listen to mother."

"Uncle Chu just wants the best for you. Living in a boarding house is quieter, so you can focus on your studies."

That moment. The last bit of warmth left in my heart was completely shattered. Before he passed away, my father held my hand and told me:

"You must take good care of your mother."

I did it. Mom was busy with work, so I learned to cook and do housework. My mother was devastated. I hugged her and told her jokes to cheer her up. I used to think... Mother and daughter are each other's only support in the world. Turns out it wasn't. Standing before an outsider, she chose to sacrifice me without hesitation. I looked at the two people in front of me. A proud and arrogant person. A weak person complies. Suddenly it all seemed so ridiculous. I slowly stood up. The corners of his lips curled up into a faint smile.

"Okay."

The voice is not loud. But clear enough. Chu Khai paused. Perhaps he had prepared a ton of words to deal with my protests and crying. But I didn't expect that I would agree so easily. Mom also breathed a sigh of relief. A pleasing smile immediately appeared on his face.

"Nien Niem really understands things."

I didn't reply. Quietly took my backpack. Then turned around and left. Don't cry. Don't make noise. Don't say any extra words either. I walked decisively. It was like I was the object they conveniently threw away from that house. They thought it was all over. They think I'm just a little girl who lets others arrange things for me. But they don't know. The company where Chu Khai is working is called Hung Su Group. As for my father... His name is Hua Chan Hung. The founder of that corporation.