Chapter 10 — Husband Went On Business Trip, Mother-in-law Locked Me Up To Steal The Dowry House

I poured a glass of wine. Stand in front of the ground-level glass door. Quietly waiting. He will definitely come. For himself. Also because of the mother he cherishes the most. He had no other choice. 08. SPRAYING DIRTY WATER Chu Minh Khai is here. Much faster than I thought. Half an hour later. I received a text message from my new phone number. Just five words:

"I'm downstairs."

But it brought with it a feeling of humiliation that was suppressed to the extreme. I stood by the window. Looking at the familiar yet unfamiliar figure downstairs. He leaned against the car. Keep your head down and smoke continuously. The bottom of my feet was full of cigarette butts. Manager Chu used to be enthusiastic, confident and powerful in the company. Right now he looks like a bereaved dog. The corners of my lips curled up slightly. A cold smile. I didn't go downstairs. Pick up your phone and call lawyer Tan.

"Lawyer Tan."

"They're starting to play on emotions."

"Chu Minh Khai said his mother had a stroke and had to be hospitalized."

"Tell me to come see you."

"He's standing under the hotel right now."

On the other end of the line. Lawyer Tan laughed lightly.

"It's certainly not unexpected."

"This is their familiar trick."

"Poor fake."

"Strike on compassion."

"You absolutely must not be soft-hearted."

"Don't go see him alone."

"Do you believe it?"

"Just need you to show up."

"They will immediately perform a scene 'the husband knows his mistake, the wife forgives, the family reunites'."

"You can even arrange someone to take photos in advance."

"Then post it online to change public opinion."

I heard it and got chills down my spine. I never really thought about this possibility. At first I just thought it was Chu Minh Khai's bow. I didn't expect such plans could be hidden behind.

"So what should I do?"

"Very simple."

Lawyer Tan's voice remained calm and strong.

"You don't need to go anywhere."

"Just stay in the hotel."

"Didn't they say your mother-in-law had a stroke?"

"I will send my assistant to the hospital immediately."

"In my name, send fruits and gifts."

"Conveniently verify."

"It's a real stroke."

"Or pretend to be hospitalized."

"If it's fake."

"Then their behavior is even more detrimental to themselves."

"What if..."

"What if that situation is real?"

I asked hesitantly.

"That's even better."

Lawyer Tan's voice did not contain any pity.

"A person who illegally detained another person and tried to appropriate another person's property."

"If you have to suffer the consequences of your own actions."

"That's cause and effect."

"It has nothing to do with you."

"Legally."

"Or moral."

"You are not at fault."

I am completely assured. There is lawyer Tan next to him. I felt like I was wearing an unbreakable suit of armor. After hanging up. I looked downstairs again. Chu Minh Khai was still impatiently pacing back and forth. I pulled back the curtains. Completely separated from that figure. Not visible. Then you won't be upset. Chu Minh Khai stood under the hotel for two hours. From the sky it was still light. By the time the street lights were on. I still didn't show up. The phone doesn't answer. Message not answered. He was like a fool left alone in front of the hotel. Humiliation. Every emotion kept rolling in my heart. He finally realized. I was played a trick. I never intended to go down to meet him. I just wanted him to taste the feeling of bowing. Just wanted to see his humble appearance. Chu Minh Khai punched hard on the car's body. That truth caused the last layer of his mask to completely fall off. It's already too soft. So don't blame him for using another method. If I had not respected love. Then he doesn't need to keep his meaning anymore. He drives. Do not return to the hospital. But go straight home. Just arrived. Chu Minh Hao called.

"Is sister-in-law coming?"

"Don't mention it again."

Chu Minh Khai gritted his teeth.

"How's mom?"

"Nothing serious."

"The doctor said it was just high blood pressure."

"Let's stay in the hospital for more observation."

There was no stroke. Chu Minh Khai smiled coldly.

"Listen here, Minh Hao."

"We can't keep waiting anymore."

"Want to resolve this matter..."

"There's only one way to save yourself."

"Go find some of my mother's old friends and neighbors."

"Just say Tu Nhiem is unfilial."

"The mother-in-law was so angry that she was hospitalized and still didn't bother to ask."

"Says that during the three years of marriage, she always looked down on her family."

"I've wanted a divorce for a long time."

"Just say everything this time was a trap she set."

"Intentionally recorded."

"Intentionally creating evidence."

"The goal is to divide more assets."

"Want to push our whole family into a corner."

"Must make the water cloudy."

"Must throw all the dirty water on her."

"Let her also taste what it's like to be criticized by everyone!"

Chu Minh Hao listened and was stunned.

"Is that okay?"

"If you can't, you have to do it!"