Chapter 12 — Mother-in-law Took My 3 Million Yuan, I Made Her Pay It Back Double

“You know I asked to cancel the house.” I said slowly, "But I still deliberately paid in full. To make it a 'already done'."

“…You think she did it on purpose?”

“Not thinking.” I looked straight at him, "Absolutely."

The house has been paid in full. It is almost impossible to withdraw. If I can't withdraw it... I can't get my 500,000 yuan deposit back. Which also means... I have to give in. A very "beautiful" move.

“So… what now?” he asked softly.

I was silent for a few seconds. The corners of the lips slowly curled up.

“She thought she had won.”

I looked at him, my eyes were so cold that it made him pause.

“But you forgot one thing.”

“What?”

“I… don't have just one way.”

“Can't pay?” I laughed coldly, "What do you mean I have to accept?"

“It's not… it's just that the actual situation… is very difficult…”

“Difficult?” I looked straight at him, "The law clearly states that transactions containing fraudulent elements can be canceled. You used illegal money to buy a house, that is fraud."

“But the seller doesn't know that money…”

“Then sue the seller and sue your mother too.”

“Sue… really?”

“If you want to play, then play to the end.”

The next morning, I actually went to see the lawyer. After listening, the lawyer nodded:

"In case of using money of illegal origin to buy property, it is true that the transaction can be canceled."

“What are the chances of winning?”

"If you can prove that the source of the money is appropriation, the winning rate is quite high. The most important thing is the evidence."

“I have a recording.”

I gave her the recording admitting her behavior. After listening, the lawyer's eyes lit up:

"This paragraph is very valuable. If you add bank statements, equipment history, witness statements... then the file is very strong."

“I have enough.”

"So the first step is to send a legal document requesting to cancel the contract. If you do not agree, you will sue."

“Okay, let's do it.”

One week later. The seller's voice began to soften.

“We can refund… but must deduct the 20% violation fee.”

“20%?” I frowned, "That means losing 500,000 yuan?"

"Not accepted. Maximum 5%."

“5% is too low, we also suffer losses.”

"What damage? The house is still there, it can be resold."

“The procedures that have been done, the documents that have been submitted, are very complicated…”

“That's your problem, not mine.”

After a moment of struggle. Both sides closed at 10%. Refund of 2,250,000 yuan. Losing 250,000 yuan… but still better than losing everything. Next, it's the mother-in-law's turn. According to the agreement, she must pay 3,000,000 yuan in full in two weeks. Now it has earned 2,250,000 yuan. Only 750,000 yuan is missing. But when the time came, she gave an excuse:

“Nhu Yen… give me more time… someone is asking, it's about to be sold…”

“The contract clearly states, two weeks.” I said coldly, "No extension."

“But they are still thinking…”

"That's mom's job. She should have prepared it early."

“I tried my best…”

“Not enough.” I looked at her, "Mom, you violated the law."

“…What violation?”

"Debt repayment terms. Late payment, subject to penalty."

“…How much is the fine?”

She turned pale:

“30%… is 900,000 yuan?”

"Correct." I nodded, "In total, Mom owes me 3,750,000 yuan."

“3,750,000 yuan?!” Her voice trembled, “Where did I get it?”

“My house is at most 3,000,000 yuan…”

“So I'll find another way.”

"Borrow from relatives. Or mortgage for a bank loan."

“No one lends that much… the bank doesn't approve either…”

“Mom's job.”

“…Nhu Yen…can you help me reduce my punishment…”

“Because a contract is a contract.”

“I really don't…”

“If you don't have it, then go through fish bankruptcy procedures core."

"…Bankrupt?"

"Correct. The court will handle all of mother's assets to repay the debt."

She was really panicked.

“Nhu Yen… I beg you… don't force me to that extent…”

“I didn't force it.” I looked straight, my voice cold and calm, "It was my mother's choice."

“…I have no choice…”

“Yes.” I said slowly, each word nailed, “From the beginning… you could have chosen not to take my money.”

“But… Mom knew it was wrong…”

"If you know you're wrong... you have to pay the price."

At that moment, Lam Hao Nhien walked in.

“Nhu Yen, I have a way.”

“…Or we can get a divorce.”

"What?" My mother-in-law and I both froze.

“Fake divorce.” He said quickly, "We'll go through the procedures, then I'll transfer all the assets to your name. That way I won't lose."

“Hao Nhien, are you crazy!” mother-in-law shouted, “No divorce!”

“There is no other way.”

"Have!" She panicked, "Mom, I'm going to borrow money!" Mom will think of a way to pay!”

“Mom, where did you borrow 3,750,000 yuan?”

“…Mom… I'll find Tu Tu… let him take care of it…”

“Where does it get the money?”

“She… can borrow from her boyfriend…”

“Forcing my sister to borrow money to pay off her mother's debt?” Lam Hao Nhien's voice lowered.

The air in the room... was as heavy as lead. I looked at the two of them, my heart suddenly sank. Everything... has gone further than I thought. At first, I just wanted my money back, and for her to understand the cost of doing something wrong. But now…

“Stop.” I let out a breath, "Mom, I won't take the fine anymore."

"Really?" her eyes lit up.

“Really. Mom just needs to pay the full 3,000,000 yuan.”

“Thank you… thank you…”

“But there are conditions.”

“Mom agrees! Agree on anything!”

“First, sell the house immediately, without delay.”

“Second, apologize in front of your family.”

“Third, don't do it again in the future.”

“I agree… I agree completely…”

“So a week.” I looked straight, "One week later... the money should be enough."

One week later. She actually sold the house. 3,000,000 yuan in cash placed in front of me. In front of Lam Hao Nhien, Tu Tu and a few relatives, she bowed her head:

“Nhu Yen… I'm sorry, son.

Mom shouldn't take money from me... Don't take it for granted... Don't refuse to give it back... Mom was wrong... really wrong..." I took the money. Looking at her haggard face... the anger in my heart finally disappeared.

“Mom… I accept your apology.”

"…Really?"

“But there is one condition.” I said softly, "From now on... there can't be a second time."

“No way…absolutely not…”

After that, I returned 2,500,000 yuan to Liu Xiao. The little girl smiled widely:

“Sister, can you express yourself?”

"Excellent." I laughed, "Maybe I can go act in a movie."

“Speaking of which… do you think it's worth it? Making it so big..."

“Worth it.” I nodded, “At least she understood.”

“But won't it be awkward later?”

“It might be a bit awkward at first… but it will pass.”

“Did you really give up the 750,000 yuan fine?”

"YES." I smiled lightly, "Leave a path... we can see each other later."

After that, I used 3,000,000 yuan to buy a house. Because her mother-in-law sold her house, she temporarily stayed at Tu Tu's house. But Tu Tu is also getting married, and there isn't enough room. Finally, Lam Hao Nhien asked her to move in with him. I thought for a moment… then agreed. There are cracks, not meant to break. It's about learning how to fix it — with limits. Now, the three of us live in a new house. Everything... is more peaceful than before. Mother-in-law also changed. Every time I buy something, she asks the price. As if afraid of accidentally touching a boundary that had already been crossed. Double When I looked at her so carefully... I also felt soft. But I know, that price... is necessary. There are lessons that have to be painful to remember. Life now... is no longer turbulent. But no longer naive. And perhaps... that is the most valuable thing.