Chapter 12 — Mother-in-law Stole Dowry Card, Not Knowing My Father Had Set A Trap

Chu Vien Hang's pitiful cry. With the sound of the electric baton falling to the ground. It sounded almost at the same time. He was pinned to the concrete floor by a bodyguard. Face pressed against the cold ground. Cannot move. The other person quickly picked up the electric baton. The whole process. Less than three seconds. I leaned my back against the car door. Quietly looked at Chu Vien Hang who was pinned to the ground. Still kept struggling. There was no longer any emotion in my eyes. No fear. Not angry. There's not even any hatred left. There is only numbing coldness left. I slowly took out my phone from my bag. Right before his desperate eyes. Calmly dial number 110.

"I want to report it to the police."

"The address is parking lot number XX, XX street."

"Someone is carrying a weapon."

"Attempt to kidnap but failed."

Chu Vien Hang was arrested by police right at the scene. There were witnesses. Evidence is also available. With sufficient evidence, he was detained on suspicion of kidnapping. This news for Vuong Tu Lien, who had just suffered a stroke not long ago, was like a disaster. She dragged her body, which had not yet recovered. With Chu Giai Giai, he was losing his spirit. Find my father's company. Can't get inside. The mother and daughter immediately knelt right under the building. Crying loudly. I begged my father to raise it high and hit gently. Please sign the petition to waive the complaint. Even Vuong Tu Lien continuously bowed his head in front of the staff coming in and out. Says she only has one son. Chu Vien Hang said that he was just temporarily confused. Please help her say a few words. That scene. It's as much as you want to lose face. From start to finish. My father never appeared. Just told the security guard to invite the mother and child to leave. Date of opening of trial. I met them again in front of the court gate. Just saw me. Vuong Tu Lien seemed to see the last straw to save his life. Despite everything, rush forward. Want to hold my hand.

"Nim Niem!"

"Good daughter-in-law!"

"Mom please!"

"Save Vien Hang!"

"He can't go to jail!"

"If he goes to prison, his whole life will be over!"

Her mouth is crooked. Talking is no longer clear. Tears and runny nose. It looks pitiful. Just sad again. I said nothing. Just quietly avoid her reaching hand. Then go straight into the solemn courtroom. During the trial. Chu Vien Hang wears a prisoner's outfit. Shaved head. The whole person was so emaciated that he no longer had any of his previous demeanor. Just saw me. His eyes were immediately filled with regret and pleading. His defense attorney tried to downplay the nature of the case. Describe the crime as an impulsive act due to love turning to hate. Hopefully the judge will consider reducing the sentence.

"My client and the victim were husband and wife."

"Deep love."

"It's only because after the divorce you can't accept reality that you act irrationally..."

Right then. Lawyer Tran on our side calmly stood up. He did not speak at length. Only step by step, carefully prepared evidence is presented to the court. It's a recording of the discussion about dowry appropriation from the beginning. It's a photo of the phone broken by Chu Vien Hang. Let's report my injuries after I was knocked down by Chu Giai Giai. Those were all the threatening and cursing messages he sent me later when fired by the company. This is a complete surveillance camera segment in the parking lot. Record the entire process of him holding an electric baton and rushing towards me. And was controlled by bodyguards on the spot. A complete chain of evidence. Not a single loophole. Has torn apart the disguise called "too much love turns to hate". Lawyer Tran looked towards the jury. Strong and sharp voice.

"Dear Jury."

"We believe that the defendant's behavior was absolutely not a temporary impulsive moment."

"This is the inevitable result of selfishness, greed and a persistent lack of moral boundaries."

"When desires cannot be achieved."

"The defendant has gradually chosen revenge using increasingly more extreme methods."

"From donating to marriage."

"To domestic violence."

"Threatening words."

"To the attempted kidnapping."

"It all shows that the level of danger is escalating."

"The defendant caused serious physical and mental harm to the victim."

"If today we easily attribute this behavior to 'too much love turns to hate'..."

"Then what we tolerate is not just a crime."

"But also a distorted view of values."

"No way."

"Then ruin."

"That is a huge injustice to the victim."

"And also an injustice to society as a whole."

The jury accepted all of our side's arguments. The sentence was announced immediately in court. Zhou Yuanhang committed kidnapping. The evidence is clear. Full truth. Sentenced to 5 years in prison. The moment the judge's gavel came down heavily. That echo seemed to penetrate straight into my heart. Also at that exact moment. The dark cloud weighed heavily on my heart for a long time. Finally completely disappeared. On the audience seats. Vuong Tu Lien just finished hearing the verdict. Eyes rolled back. Fainted on the spot. Chu Giai Giai's cries echoed throughout the courtroom. But I didn't turn back. I just slowly stood up. Bow deeply in front of the courtroom. Then turn around. Step by step leaving the place that ended my entire nightmare. The sunlight is just beautiful. And brilliant as a new life has just begun.