Chapter 15 — No Longer Waiting For Someone To Remember Me

It's Tran Hao's writing. "The deposit to buy a house was mostly paid by my family. If you continue to make a fuss, neither the house nor the money can be expected to be easily taken." I slowly folded the paper. The phone vibrated again. Liu Guifen sent a text message: "If you want to talk, it's okay." “First, we have to retract the matter at the company.” 15 That night, I didn't answer anyone's phone calls. I took photos of each page of documents in the paper bag. Then put the handwritten paper separately in a transparent file bag. After finishing those things, I went to wash my face. My face in the mirror is very white. But his eyes were clearer than a few days ago. The next morning, I took half a day off. Tieu Duong accompanied me to the lawyer's office. She sat in the seating area, holding her bag, even more nervous than I was. The lawyer who received me was surnamed Tuong, about forty years old, and did not speak quickly. He finished looking at the joint account statement, the anonymous complaint letter and the handwritten note. Finally he took off his glasses. “Now you need to do three things first.” I took out my phone to take notes. He raised a finger. “First, fix the evidence.” “Chat history, emails, surveillance cameras, bank statements and police station records must all be backed up.” The second finger is raised. “Second, clarify common assets and common debts.” “Whoever puts down a deposit to buy a house, whoever pays the loan, and the source of the monthly payment must have documents.” The third finger is raised. “Third, don't continue to argue fiercely alone.” “Especially when there has been a record of physical interference, phone snatching and furniture destruction, I do not suggest that you go home alone.” Tieu Duong immediately interjected: "So what if she wants to go back and get the papers?" Lawyer Tuong looked at me. “Where are the papers now?” I said: "Marriage certificate at home." “Documents related to the house are also there.” “Most of my personal papers are in my hands.” He said: "If you're worried about the other party transferring or hiding documents, you can go back and get them." "It's best to have someone go with you. When needed, you can notify the building management in advance." I nodded. “I will leave this afternoon.” After leaving the lawyer's office, Tieu Duong grabbed my hand. “I'll go with you.” I said: "Don't you have a meeting this afternoon?" “The meeting can be adjusted.” She looked at me. “Don't try to act strong right now.” I don't refuse. At two o'clock in the afternoon, we arrived at the apartment complex. First I called the floor manager, stating that I needed to go home to get my personal belongings. The other person was a bit confused but still agreed to keep an eye out near the hallway. The elevator goes to each floor. Tieu Duong asked in a low voice: "Are you nervous?" I looked at the floor numbers. “It's better than the first time without much food.” She sighed. “Can you still joke at this time?” I said: "If not, I'm afraid I'll really want to cry." The elevator door opens. The door is ajar. From the crack in the door came a voice. It's Liu Guifen. “If she is really divorced, just let her leave empty-handed.” “Divorced woman, see who wants her.” Tran Hao's voice is very small. “Mom, stop talking.” “You still defend her?” “She has already found a lawyer.” I stood outside the door, turned on the recording. Then knock on the door. The sound inside immediately stopped. A few seconds later, Tran Hao opened the door. Seeing me and Tieu Duong, his face changed. “I brought outsiders home
What?" Tieu Duong hadn't spoken yet. I said first: "I'll go get my papers and documents." "She came along to avoid the two of you not being clear later." Tran Hao looked at Tieu Duong and then leaned over to give way. The living room is tidier than the day I left. The broken bowl has been cleaned up. There is no food on the dining table. Liu Que Phan sat on the sofa, his face gloomy. Seeing Tieu Duong, the corner of her mouth curled up. “Do I have to bring someone to help me when I go home now?” I said, “This will keep everyone safe.” She smiled coldly. “Can we still eat you?” I looked at her. “Before you came to my company, I also thought you wouldn't do it.” Her expression stiffened. I didn't talk to her anymore and went straight to the bedroom. The first drawer of the bedside table is empty. My finger stopped at the edge of the drawer. Inside the capital are marriage certificates, copies of home purchase contracts and loan documents. Now there's nothing left. I opened the second compartment. Also empty. The document box on the dresser has disappeared. I turned around to look at Tran Hao standing at the door. “Where are the things?” His eyes moved. “What stuff?” “Marriage certificate.” “House purchase documents.” “Documents for opening a joint account.” He avoided my eyes. “I put it away.” “Where to keep it?” He didn't answer. Liu Que Phan spoke coldly from the living room: "Important things of course cannot be left casually." I went out to the living room. “Mom, what do you want?” She raised her chin. “I'll keep it for Hao Hao.” Tieu Duong couldn't help but say: "Uncle, those things are not my own property." Liu Guifen immediately glared at her. “What are you?” I stood in front of Tieu Duong. “She is a witness.” Liu Quefen burst out laughing.