Chapter 11 — My Husband Wants AA, I'm Thinking About Divorce

I hung up. That evening. The other post was deleted. But the whole screenshot. Been sitting in my folder for a while now. Not a single piece is missing. The branding project is progressing extremely smoothly. After sending the first draft to Phuong Dinh. She immediately replied with three words:

“Too perfect.”

The working group unanimously praised. Phuong Dinh also sent a message to the group:

“My boss said this is the most pleasant identity he has seen in the last three years.”

“The style is captured perfectly.”

Three days later. The brand side adds a new requirement. Store space design. Budget calculated separately. Expected to increase by about 60,000 yuan. I agree. That same week. Co Minh's cultural tourism project also officially kicked off. I set up a temporary desk in Tham Nhuoc Dong's living room. During the day, I carry out branding projects. At night do travel projects. So busy that there's almost no time off. But I don't understand why. I feel much more stable than the four years I lived in that house. One night. Tham Nhuoc Dong brought in a glass of milk. Look at me for a moment.

“You know what?”

“You are different now.”

“Where is different?”

“Before, every time you drew, you always frowned.”

“Not now.”

I was stunned. Instinctively bowed his head and looked at the pen in his hand. Tham Nhuoc Dong smiled. Put down the glass of milk. Say nothing more. I sat down to try some math. Brand project: 230,000 yuan. Cultural tourism project: 180,000 yuan. Additional store space design: 60,000 yuan. Only the value of the signed contract. It's already 470,000 yuan. Not including the profit sharing behind. Future long-term cooperation contracts are also not included. 470,000 yuan. Tran Khai Chu's monthly salary is 50,000 yuan. A year's income is about 600,000 yuan. My own contract value for half a year. That's almost equal to his entire year's income. The funniest thing is... If there's no divorce. Maybe even now he still thinks I'm just a woman who earns 15,000 yuan a month. Only knows how to cook rice. Wash clothes. And live on him. He once said:

“I know your meager income like the back of my hand.”

He once said:

“I can't afford that 2,800 yuan bag.”

He also said:

“Once I get out, I can't even support myself.”

I closed the computer. Dark. I laughed. Two weeks later. Finally, Tran Khai Chu also hired a lawyer. His lawyer's name is Ma. Proactively call to request mediation. The tone is very polite. Trieu Tung Nha answered on my behalf:

“Reconciliation is possible.”

“The time is next Tuesday.”

“Location at my office.”

“Please prepare all documents related to common property from the other side.”

Reconciliation day. Trieu Tung Nha and I arrived ten minutes early. Tran Khai Chu and lawyer Ma arrived on time. As soon as he saw me. His eyes became complicated. Maybe because I changed my hairstyle. Her previous shoulder-length hair was cut short. Work more conveniently. Maybe it's because I'm carrying the 2,800 yuan bag I bought that day. Neat clothes. The temperament is completely different. He parted his lips. I nodded. No more greetings. Trieu Tung Nha opened the file. Get straight to the point.

“This is our property division plan.”

“About real estate.”

“Miss Lam's parents Niem So contributed 550,000 yuan as a deposit to buy a house. Have full bank documents.”

“After marriage, the total installment amount is 680,000 yuan.”

“Of which Ms. Lam Niem So bears a quarter.”

“Mr. Tran Khai Chu bears the rest.”

“The cost of interior repair is 120,000 yuan.”

“Complete payment by Ms. Lam Niem So.”

"Based on the actual contribution rate, the increased value of the house will be divided proportionally."

Lawyer Ma turned over the documents. He frowned and looked at Tran Khai Chu. Tran Khai Chu's face immediately sank.

“Is this 550,000 yuan voucher real?”

Lawyer Ma asked in a low voice.

“But that was voluntarily given by my wife's parents.”

“At that time, we never said it was a loan.”

Trieu Tung Nha immediately continued:

“Not saying it's a loan doesn't mean it's a gift.”

“The transfer document clearly states the content: deposit to buy a house.”

"Furthermore, Ms. Lam Niem So's parents can directly testify in court."

“This money is support specifically for their daughter.”

“According to the latest judicial interpretation regulations...”

Lawyer Ma raised his hand to interrupt.

“We will verify this issue.”

“Are there any other requests?”

Trieu Tung Nha turned to the next page.

“Family Workers Compensation Claims.”

“During the marriage, Ms. Lam Niem So took on most of the housework.”

“There is a detailed time table.”

“The Civil Code has clear provisions supporting this requirement.”

Tran Khai Chu suddenly raised his head.

“Family labor?”

“Do cooking and cleaning also count as money?”