Chapter 2 — Husband Secretly Transferred 880,000 Yuan, I Made His Whole Family Pay

Leaving the police station, it was completely dark. I refused the police's offer to take me home and walked alone along the street. The phone in my pocket vibrated continuously. I didn't need to look to know who was calling. People of the Chu family. I didn't pick up any calls. Returning to the house called "home". It's terrifyingly cold inside. The wedding photo of me and Chu Minh Khai is still hanging on the wall. In the photo, I smile very happily. The smile was so innocent that even now I look back and find it strange. I stepped forward. Take down the photo frame. Turn it over. Place in the corner of the wall. It was like completely burying that five-year marriage. Finished showering. Just about to go to bed to rest. The phone suddenly rang. The caller was my mother-in-law. If you can avoid it today, you cannot avoid it tomorrow. So I pressed listen. There was not a scream on the other end of the line like I imagined. It was a questioning voice full of anger that he was trying to suppress.

“Tham Van, what do you want to do?”

“Do you have to completely disgrace the Zhou family to be satisfied?”

I calmly replied:

“Losing face is not a child.”

“Do you still dare to argue?!”

Her voice immediately rose.

“Minh Khai only took a little money from you!”

“Do you need to report that much to the police?”

“Bad things at home cannot be brought out, don't you understand?”

I laughed. For the first time, I felt that the thoughts of the Chu family were ridiculous.

“A little money?”

“That's 880,000 yuan.”

“It's proof of his guilt.”

“What crime should I commit?”

“If a husband and wife are together, how can it be called stealing?”

Vuong Lan began to show her familiar stubborn habits.

“Go to the police station and explain clearly!”

“Just say it was all a misunderstanding!”

“If this story spreads out, what will Minh Khai do?”

“We of the Chu family will have the face to see anyone else in the future?”

I was silent. Not because she convinced her. But because I'm thinking. How shameless does a family have to be... To be able to take other people's money for granted? Take my money. It's reasonable. And I protested. Become an ignorant person again. See I didn't say anything. Vuong Lan's voice calmed down a bit. Start switching to emotional cards.

“Tieu Van.”

“I know you feel sorry for yourself.”

“But Minh Khai was just temporarily confused.”

“Fascinated by the vixen outside.”

"Men, everyone makes mistakes sometimes."

“Be a little more generous, give it a chance.”

“The money for that woman to return.”

“This matter is considered ignored.”

“We are still one family.”

I interrupted her.

“No mom.”

“Since he transferred that money…”

“You and Chu Minh Khai are no longer family.”

The other end of the line immediately fell silent. Scaryly quiet. A few seconds later. Vuong Lan's voice completely changed. Becoming harsh and shrill.

“Tham Van!”

“Don't be an elephant asking for a fairy!”

“Who the hell do you think you are?”

“If it weren't for my Minh Khai, would an out-of-town woman like you be able to stay in this city?”

“I tell you!”

“Quickly destroy the case file!”

“If not, don't blame me for being impolite!”

I laughed coldly. I hung up. Block her phone number. The world is finally quiet. But I know. Call That phone call was just the beginning. Less than half an hour later. The doorbell rang frantically. The loud ringing of the bell sounded like it wanted to destroy the door. I look through cat eyes. Vuong Lan's face is close to the door. Because of anger, it became distorted and fierce. I'm not open. She started screaming and cursing right out in the hallway. Making the neighbors around curiously poke their heads out to see.

“Tham Van!”

“That white-eyed wolf!”

“Open the door for me!”

“What karma did our Chu family commit to marry a comet like you!”

“Give me my son back!”

“You wicked heart!”

I wear headphones. Play music as loud as possible. Let her go crazy outside. About half an hour later. Maybe he was tired of scolding. She finally quieted down. Just when I thought she had left. Suddenly I heard the sound of talking on the phone from outside the door. Volume is not loud. But I still vaguely heard a few sentences.

“...That's right, it won't open the door...”

“...Don't worry about that anymore...”

“...Hurry and deal with the house first...”

“...Absolutely do not let him know…”

“…Isn't it just a house?”

“...At best, give it back to him...”

“...It's better than letting your brother go to jail...”

I immediately took off my headphones. Heart beats loudly. His face gradually turned cold. My intuition told me. This... Probably much more serious than that amount of 880,000 yuan. Chu Minh Khai behind my back... What else is he hiding from me? And the house that Vuong Lan mentioned... Which house is it again? In the end, my mother-in-law was also complained by neighbors and the building management advised her to leave. But her words:

“Isn't it just a house?”

Like a sharp thorn, penetrating deep into my heart. The more I thought, the more I felt something was wrong. I started searching the whole house. Chu Minh Khai's office. Before, I rarely went in. He always said there were many important documents inside and he didn't like others touching them. Now that I think about it... That was just an excuse for a guilty person. The room is not big. A bookshelf. A desk. And a lockable drawer. I tried pulling. The lock is very strong. There was no intention of opening it in the usual way. I didn't hesitate any longer. Go directly to the warehouse to get a hammer. A dull sound rang out. The lock burst open. Inside the drawer there were no important papers as I imagined. Just a small black box. The outside has a password lock attached. I took a deep breath. Start trying each sequence of numbers. The date of our marriage registration. Chu Minh Khai's birthday. My birthday. I stood still for a few seconds. Then suddenly remembered a name. Bach Vy Vy. I entered her date of birth. That was the day I accidentally saw a text message between Chu Minh Khai and his friend. The lock opened. My heart beat violently. My palms were cold from sweat. I slowly opened the box. There is no red book inside. No bank card. There is also no house sale contract. There is only one A5 sized notebook. Dark blue cover. Do not write any words. I tremblingly turned the first page. The familiar handwriting caught the eye. It's the writing of Chu Minh Khai. But the content inside... made my whole body cold. That's not a diary. It's an accounting book. A specialized notebook to record all expenses for Bach Vy Vy. A notebook full of betrayal. The first line was written three years ago.

"Vy Vy's birthday. Hermes bag. 80,000 yuan."

I remember very clearly.