Chapter 9 — Mother-in-law Took My 3 Million Yuan, I Made Her Pay It Back Double

"Yes. Crime of misappropriation of property. Even if it's a family member... taking money illegally is still illegal."

“…You really want to sue me?”

“If mom doesn't pay, I will sue.”

“…Does Hao Nhien know about this?”

“He knows.” I replied without hesitation, “And he supports me too.”

The other end of the line... was suffocatingly silent.

“…Hao Nhien… is also on my side?”

"He said, wrong is wrong. No matter who it is."

The cry broke out.

“How did it turn out like this…”

“It's too late for me to regret it now.”

“…Give me some time…I'll think of a way…”

“One month… no… half a month…”

"No way. One week."

"A week? Why so urgent?"

"It's already loose. If you really want to pay, one week will be enough."

“But I don't know where to find it…”

“Mom's job.”

“…What if it's still not there in a week?”

“So I immediately filed an application and requested to freeze all of my mother's assets.”

“Asset freeze?”

"Yes. Including mother's house, savings... and the house bought for Tu Tu."

“Tu Tu's house is also blocked?”

"Of course." I smiled softly, "Because it's my money."

Mother-in-law completely collapsed:

“Nhu Yen… why are you so cruel to me…”

“Heartless?” I laughed coldly, "When you took 3,000,000 yuan from me, did you think it was cruel?"

“But mom is for this house…”

“Because of this house?” I interrupted, "Buying a house and a car for your daughter is because of my family?"

“Tu Tu is also my younger brother…”

“He is your child, not mine.” I said frankly, "If he wants to get married and needs money, he can take care of it himself, or mom can take care of it herself. Don't touch my money."

“But we are one family…”

“Enough!” I said coldly, "Don't say the words 'family' anymore. Since you took my money, you no longer consider me family."

“One week.” I said simply, "Mom, take care of it yourself."

I hung up. Sitting in my office, I let out a long breath. Finally… she tasted the feeling of being tricked. But I still don't know... that "trick" was created by me. In her eyes, this is a real scam. But for me… it's about getting my money back. 2,500,000 yuan was in Liu Xiao's hands. Most of the money… I got it back. 500,000 yuan left. Just one more step of pressure... she would have to let it all out. That night, as soon as Lam Hao Nhien got home, he pulled me into his room.

"Nhu Yen, my mother called me today... said she was scammed for 2,500,000 yuan."

“Really?” I pretended to be surprised, "What kind of trick?"

“Said there was a girl trying to lure you into investing in stocks.”

“There are so many of those games these days, how can you believe it…”

“I don't understand either.” he sighed, “But… she said the money was mine.”

“You know?” he looked up.

"She called me this afternoon and admitted to taking the money."

"...So what now? The money's gone..."

“It's none of your business.”

“What do you mean?”

"She took my money, then got scammed. It was all her fault." I looked at him, my voice cold, "Why do I have to bear the consequences?"

“But money really can't be recovered…”

"If you can't get it back, you have to think of a way to make up for it."

“What kind of compensation?”

“Sell the house?” he froze, “That's my mother's place!”

“That is the consequence you must bear.”

“But… that's my mother…”

“It's because I'm your mother that I can't accept it.” I looked straight, "If an outsider took my money, what would you do?"

“Report to the police, arrest someone.”

“So why is changing to your mother… different?”

“…Because we are family…”

“Do family members have the right to take money?”

"Are not right…”

“So what is it all about?” I pressed, "Hao Nhien, which side are you on?"

He was silent for a long time.

“I… am on your side.” he said at last.

“But can you give her a chance?”

“What chance?”

“Let her pay slowly. She's old, she can't take out 3,000,000 yuan at once."

“Repay slowly? When?”

“Give her a year…”

“First, I don't believe she will pay.” I said clearly, “Second, I can't let her think that taking my money is a small thing.”

“So what do you want?”

“Pay immediately. Can't pay... sell the house."

“She would never agree to sell the house.”

“If you don't agree... I'll sue.”

“Sued?” He looked at me in disbelief, "Nhu Yen, do you really want to sue my mother?"