Chapter 11 — Mother-in-law Took My 3 Million Yuan, I Made Her Pay It Back Double

She clenched her hands, then said with gritted teeth:

“…I sell the house.”

That answer… made me a bit stunned. I was prepared for her to ask for installment payments, even extended, but unexpectedly... she chose to sell the house.

“Mom, do you really want to sell the house?”

“…As long as you forgive me…I can do anything.”

I looked at her. Something... isn't right. With her personality, it was impossible to give in so easily. But I still kept calm.

"Have you thought about it carefully? That's your place to live."

"I thought so. If you're wrong, you have to pay the price."

“So after selling the house, where is mom?”

“…I went to stay with Tu Tu.”

“Does Tu Tu agree?”

“…I haven't said it yet, but he will probably agree…”

A flash of doubt flashed in my heart. But haven't caught it yet.

"Okay." I nodded, "If mom has decided to sell the house to pay, I won't pressure her any further."

“Thank you… thank you for giving me the opportunity…”

“But I have the conditions.”

She looked up, worried:

“What conditions?”

"Before selling the house... you must cancel the contract on Tu Tu's house. Return 500,000 yuan to me."

Her expression immediately changed.

“Why cancel?”

"Because it's my money. And now mom can't buy a house for her anymore."

“But he's getting married soon…”

“That's its story.” I interrupted, "He can buy it himself, or rent it. But he can't use my money."

"Nhu Yen... can you let that go? It's enough for me to sell the house for 3,000,000 yuan..."

“Not enough.”

“What do you mean?”

“If I lose that 500,000 yuan deposit, it will be from my money.” I looked straight, "Mom, we have to minimize the damage."

“…If you cancel, you will lose the fine…”

“How much did it cost?”

“…About 100,000 yuan…”

“Then deduct it from the money my mother paid.” I said calmly, "Mom sold the house for 3,000,000 yuan, minus the 100,000 yuan fine, you still owe me 100,000 yuan."

“Still owe 100,000 yuan?” she was stunned.

"That's right. So it's best for me to find a way to reduce the penalty."

Her face became more and more ugly.

“Nhu Yen… can't you loosen up a bit?”

"Because I don't want Tu Tu to think that... using my money is a natural thing."

“It wouldn't think so…”

“It already thinks so.” I laughed coldly, "Yesterday he even texted me to thank me for 'giving the house' to him."

“…I will explain to him…”

“No need to explain.” I said decisively, "Cancel the house and that's it."

She turned to look at Lam Hao Nhien, hoping he would help her. But he avoided eye contact.

“Mom... Nhu Yen is right.” he whispered, "That house... should not be bought."

“…Even you said that?”

“Mom… this was originally your fault.”

She closed her eyes, as if giving up:

“…Okay… I'll cancel.”

"…Tomorrow."

"Okay." I nodded, “Tomorrow.”

"Okay. As for my house... when will it be sold?"

“…I need time to find a buyer.”

“Probably… a month.”

"Too long. Two weeks."

“It's not enough time in two weeks, we won't be able to sell it at a good price…”

"That's your problem, Mom. I'll just give you two weeks."

“Nhu Yen, can you…”

“Impossible.” I interrupted, "Two weeks. No more."

She bit her lip and finally nodded:

“…Okay, two weeks.”

“Then sign the agreement.”

“What deal?”

"Debt repayment agreement. Clearly state responsibilities and consequences if violated."

"...Is it necessary? After all, they are family..."

“Because we are family members, we have to be even more clear.”

I took out the prepared contract.

“Mom, look.”

She picked it up and read it, and the more she read it, the paler she became.

“…Including profit?”

"Of course." I calmly said, “Mom, use the money mine, must pay interest.”

“…A bit high…”

“Not high. Calculated based on bank loan interest.”

“…Is there still a penalty for violations?”

"Have. If you do not pay on time, you will be fined."

“…The fine is too high…”

“Not high. Let me remember this clearly.”

She clenched her hands and finally whispered:

“…Okay. I sign.”

Each shaky handwriting appeared on the paper.

“Good.” I took it back, "I hope mom keeps her word."

“Two weeks. Pay in full and consider it done.”

She stood up, walked to the door and stopped.

“Nhu Yen… I hope you forgive me…”

“I said it. After paying, I will consider it.”

“…So…will we still be family from now on?”

I looked at her for a moment, then said softly:

“Depends on what mom does.”

She nodded and quietly left. The door closed. I stood there, feeling... not right again. Too easy. For someone like her... it can't be that simple. The next night, Lam Hao Nhien immediately said:

"Nhu Yen... something happened."

“What?”

“Mom went to destroy the house... but the investor wouldn't let her.”

"They said the contract was signed, but it was a complete buyout... it couldn't be canceled."

I stopped.

“Buy out? Didn't you just deposit 500,000 yuan?”

“…Mom said she paid the rest yesterday.”

"…Yesterday?" I looked at him.

In my head, I immediately reconnected the pieces. Yesterday she was "cheated" out of 2,500,000 yuan. Yet... still used the remaining money to pay off the house. Not panic. It's... calculation.

“What do you think is the reason she gave?” I asked.

“She said… she was afraid of the price increase so she paid immediately.”

I laughed.

“Do you believe it?”

Lam Hao Nhien was silent. He also understood… it was just an excuse.