Chapter 6 — Husband wants a house

My eldest cousin sent me a screenshot, asking: "Who is he talking about?" I replied: "Whoever feels guilty, let him know." Not a few days later, my uncle texted me privately. "Tri Ninh, Vu Vi is still young, don't take it personally." When I look at that "young age" sentence, I just find it absurd. “He's twenty-six years old, not six.” Second aunt also came to advise. "We're all one family. From now on, we'll never see each other again." "If we don't see each other later, it won't be embarrassing." Third uncle sent a long voicemail. I didn't click to listen. I know what they mean. It's just that the family is in harmony and everything is prosperous. As a sister-in-law, you have to be generous. If the family doesn't lose, that's all. But I don't want to hear anymore. The house is not lost because I can keep it. Not because they are honest. During that time, Chu Van was also clearly colder. His mother-in-law called him, he only asked about his health, not talking about the house. My father-in-law told him to come home for dinner, so he took me with him. One time, my mother-in-law cried on the phone, saying Chu Van was taught badly by me. Chu Van answered her directly: "I just finally know who to protect." When I heard this sentence, the lump in my heart eased a bit. The scariest thing between husband and wife is not outsiders causing trouble. But when outsiders cause trouble, people around you tell you to be patient. 19 On my mother-in-law's birthday, we finally returned. I don't want to sandwich Chu Van in the middle. But I also don't intend to pretend like nothing ever happened. My husband's brother was also there. She became thinner, wore a lot of makeup, and sat in the farthest position on the dining table. When I entered the door, she just looked up once, then quickly lowered her head again. At the dinner table, no one mentioned the wedding room. The father-in-law raised his glass of wine and tried to force a smile. "We're one family, don't mention it again if it's in the past." I put down my chopsticks. "Dad, just because some things aren't mentioned doesn't mean they're over." The table was immediately quiet. The mother-in-law's face changed: "Today is my birthday, don't say those unhappy things." “It is because everyone is present today that we have to make it clear.” I looked at my mother-in-law and brother-in-law. "In the future, Cam Lan Loan will not let anyone stay, will not change names, and will not lend to anyone to save face." "If you want to use things that belong to you and Chu Van, please ask us first." "If you ask and don't agree, don't cry, don't make a fuss, don't join the group to make up stories." My husband's eyes immediately turned red. “How long do you want to force me?” “I won't force you.” My voice was very weak, “I just closed the door.” Chu Van continued. "Vu Vi, when you get married in the future, I will use my older brother's identity to give you an extra dowry." "But if you still have plans for Tri Ninh's house, our brotherhood will end here." My brother-in-law looked at him in disbelief. “You, are you really that heartless?” “It was me who did things to the point of breaking love first.” Mother-in-law's tears fell again. “A peaceful birthday, just keep talking about these things.” I said: "Mom, if you feel uncomfortable, don't do unsightly things in the future." That meal was very quiet. No one advises me to be generous anymore. No one dared to mention the house. After eating, Chu Van and I left first. My brother-in-law stood at the door and suddenly called me back. “Sister-in-law.” I turned my head. She tightened the strap of her bag, her lips pursed until they turned white. “I really did wrong that day.” I said nothing. Her voice lowered a bit. “I'm just not willing.” “You have everything, but I have to fight for everything myself.” I looked at her and for the first time felt that she was not pitiful, but confused. "If you're not willing, you can go make money, you can buy a house, you can change to a husband who won't use the house to judge you." “But you can't rob me.” Tears fell from her eyes. This time no one coaxed her. The mother-in-law stood in the living room, wanting to open her mouth, but in the end she said nothing. Chu Van and I went downstairs. The hallway lights light up one floor at a time. Chu Van held my hand. On the phone, someone from the family group sent a photo of good morning, red flowers and green leaves, letters so big it was blinding. I set the group to do not disturb. When the car drove out of the apartment complex, Chu Van asked: "Going home?" I looked at the street lights outside the window and said, "Go home." He was stunned for a moment, very

quickly burst into laughter. “Okay, go home.” The lights in Cam Lan Loan are still on. That's the house I bought with every penny I paid in installments. It's not anyone's dowry, it's not anyone's dignity, it's not something anyone can take away after crying. My door, I open it myself. I keep my house myself. Run out of.