Chapter 9 — After the Divorce, I Stopped Paying for My Mother-in-Law's Medicine

Tieu Vu leaned closer. Lower your voice:

“That old lady doesn't look simple at all.”

“Is he on the same side as Hua Man?”

The assistant heard it. Couldn't help but laugh.

“Miss Hua?”

“She's not qualified yet.”

Tieu Vu was immediately reassured. The car stopped at the back yard of Thanh Hoa Vien. To Minh Nghi is waiting for me. In the yard grows an old cinnamon tree. The night wind blew. Brings a very faint scent. She sat on a rattan chair. In front of me is a box of pineapple cakes that I made myself. Just saw me. She immediately asked:

“Your mother's name is Tham?”

I nodded. She continued:

“What kind of person is Tham Lam to you?”

“It's my mother.”

To Minh Nghi's movement of lifting the tea cup suddenly stopped. She looked at me for a long time. Then gently exhale.

“No wonder the taste is so similar.”

I did not respond. She asked again:

“How is your mother now?”

“It's been seven years since I passed away.”

The cup of tea in her hand slowly put down. Makes a very soft sound. To Minh Nghi closed his eyes. It took a while to open it. The voice was deeper than before.

“That year when I left…”

“She once said she would never bake cakes again in her life.”

I smiled softly.

“After that my mother still did it.”

“Just not for sale.”

“You learned the trade from your mother?”

“I studied a little.”

To Minh Nghi looked at me.

“You only study a little and dare to publicly point out the An family's mistakes?”

I calmly replied:

“Because their mistakes are not difficult to see.”

The old woman laughed. The laughter was very soft. But sincere.

“Even the personalities are identical.”

The assistant placed a black invitation with gold trim on the table.

“Next week there will be a vote for long-standing brands.”

“The To family has a special nomination.”

“The old lady wants to nominate Tham Ky.”

I didn't accept it right away. To Minh Nghi looked straight at me.

“Because you did well.”

I curled my lips slightly.

“Before the tea party.”

“You don't even know who I am.”

“But after the tea party, I will know.”

She answered very frankly. So blunt that I can't refute it. I looked at the invitation letter.

“What if I don't participate?”

To Minh Nghi was silent for a few seconds. Then slowly say:

“The Giang family will continue to oppress you.”

“The An family lost face today.”

“They won't let it go easily either.”

“You can fight on your own.”

“But there are doors…”

“One person cannot knock it open.”

I said nothing. She continued:

“I'm not forcing you.”

“The invitation is here.”

“Before noon tomorrow, give me the answer.”

My eyes fell on the black invitation card. Fingertips gently stroked through the prominent gilded lines. Under the lights. They reflect pale light. It was like another door was quietly opening in front of me. A door... That the Giang family probably never thought of. Right at that moment. Suddenly there was a loud argument outside. The assistant went out to see the situation. Less than a minute later he came back. His facial expression is somewhat unsightly.

“Mr. Giang is here.”

"He said he wanted to pick up Ms. Tham to discuss family matters."

To Minh Nghi slightly raised his eyes. Calm tone:

“Let him in.”

Giang Diec Xuyen entered the yard with a hasty look on his face. Just saw the invitation in my hand. His eyes immediately stopped.

“Shen Duong?”

“Why are you here?”

To Minh Nghi gently asked:

"It seems that Mr. Giang is quite familiar with the way to get to me?"

Giang Diec Xuyen's face changed slightly. Immediately regained his temper.

“Sorry for that bothered.”

“I came to pick up my ex-wife.”

To Minh Nghi put down the cup of tea.

“Not your family.”

A trace of awkwardness flashed across Giang Diec Xuyen's face. He looked over at me.

“Shen Duong.”

“Come out with me.”

I still sat still in the chair. Didn't move at all. His voice lowered. Bring a warning.

“Don't embarrass yourself in front of Mrs. To.”

To Minh Nghi used the tea lid to gently tap the rim of the cup. A clear sound rang out.

“Someone is embarrassing here...”

“It's not her.”

Giang Diec Xuyen immediately choked. I looked at him.

“What are you looking for me for?”

He stared at the invitation in my hand. His eyes became colder and colder.

“Have you climbed to the To family's house before?”

“No wonder why you've been speaking so loudly these past few days.”

The assistant's face immediately darkened.

“Mr. Giang.”

“Please pay attention to your word usage.”

Giang Diec Xuyen did not dare to lose his temper with the people of the To family. Just put all your anger on me.

“Man Man was made sick by you today.”

“Now immediately follow me to the hospital and apologize to her.”

I almost burst out laughing.

“At the tea party, the one who wanted to make me lose face was her.”

“Finally, I revealed my true form.”

“Now you ask me to apologize?”

Jiang Yichuan gritted his teeth.

“She just gave birth.”

“Can't stand the excitement.”

“I know that her health is not good, but it also makes her embarrassed in front of everyone.”

I slowly put the invitation in my pocket.

“Jiang Yichuan.”

“I am not her cure.”

He took a step forward.

“I definitely have to go.”

To Minh Nghi spoke coldly:

“She's not going.”

The air immediately froze. Giang Diec Xuyen's breathing became heavier. But still trying to endure.

“This is a private matter between us.”

To Minh Nghi looked at him.

“You guys are divorced.”

"Divorce cannot erase three years of love."

I looked straight into his eyes.

“Do you still remember three years of love?”

That question made Giang Diec Xuyen completely stiff. After a long time, I still couldn't respond. Right at that moment. His phone rings. Just got on the phone. His face immediately changed. Trieu Que Lan's scream was so loud that even I could hear it clearly.

“Dieu Xuyen!”

“Come back quickly!”

“Man Man said the baby's gold bracelet was lost!”

“He told Tham Duong to get it!”