Chapter 1 — On the wedding day, 250,000 yuan of wedding money was canceled, the future husband's family had to pay the price.

On the day of the wedding, 250,000 Yuan (about 900 million) of wedding money was canceled, I announced three things that made my future husband's family panic. On the day of the wedding, the MC gave the microphone to my future mother-in-law. In front of all the guests, she smiled and announced:

"To test our sincere love, our family decided to cancel the wedding fee of 250,000 yuan (about 900 million)."

My husband-to-be took my hand, lowered his voice and said:

“Give me some dignity, don't make a fuss.”

I immediately pushed his hand away. No crying. No arguing. Also don't get angry. I just calmly walked straight onto the stage. Receive the microphone from the MC. Then, in front of everyone's eyes, I announced three things.

"The first."

"I brought home my husband's BMW worth 500,000 yuan (about 1.8 billion) as a dowry. Now my younger brother will drive home immediately."

"The deposit to buy a wedding house of 800,000 yuan (about 2.9 billion) was paid by me. I ask their family to fully refund both principal and interest within three days."

I stopped for a moment. His eyes slowly scanned each member of the groom's family.

“It's also the most important thing.”

Just heard this. The future mother-in-law's face immediately turned pale. In the wedding hall, crystal chandeliers overhead reflected bright but artificial light that was blinding. The air was filled with the scent of lilies mixed with the sweet smell of champagne, so sweet it made me nauseous. The MC uses his professional, warm and charismatic voice to push the atmosphere to a climax.

"Next, please give a warm round of applause to welcome the groom's mother, Ms. Trieu My Lan, onto the stage to send her most sincere wishes to the newlyweds!"

Applause echoed throughout the auditorium. My future mother-in-law, Trieu My Lan, wore a dark red cheongsam carefully prepared in advance and walked onto the stage with a radiant face. Her makeup is very delicate. But the cunning and calculation hidden in the corners of the eyes and eyebrows cannot be hidden. She took the microphone, coughed softly and cleared her throat. The entire auditorium immediately became quiet. All eyes turned to her. I stood next to Luc Triet in a pure white wedding dress, feeling like a sacrifice was about to be offered to the altar. Luc Triet held my hand. His palm was moist and hot, carrying an imperceptible tension. I could feel his hand shaking ever so slightly. At that time, I still naively thought it was excitement before the big day of my life. Trieu My Lan's eyes swept across the entire hall, finally stopping on me. There was scrutiny in those eyes. There is the satisfaction of someone who is about to achieve their goal. She smiled. The wrinkles at the corners of the mouth deepen.

“Thank you to all the relatives and friends who came to attend the wedding of my son, Luc Triet, and future daughter-in-law, Khuong Hoa.”

“It wasn't easy for these two kids to get together.”

She began to repeat old stories and say familiar cliches. I listen but I don't care anymore. His eyes went past her, looking towards her parents sitting at the main table. On their faces are smiles of both satisfaction and nostalgia. Because of me, they sacrificed too much. At that moment, Trieu My Lan's tone suddenly changed change.

"Our Luc Triet is an honest, simple child. And Khuong Hoa is also a good girl, understanding, not appreciating frivolous formalities."

My heart suddenly sank. A bad premonition immediately constricted my chest. Her next words were like a poisoned ice knife, stabbing straight into my heart.

“So, after careful discussion between the two families, to test the purity of their love, and at the same time help their future lives not have to bear more pressure…”

“Our family decided to...”

She deliberately lengthened the last syllable. There's still a fake smile on his face that looks like he's doing good deeds.

“This 250,000 yuan wedding fee will be canceled!”

My mind immediately went blank. In my ears, whispers exploded throughout the auditorium. Contempt. Those curious eyes... All of them were like countless needles piercing my skin. I clearly felt the blood on my face instantly drain away. On the right wedding day? Right in front of all your relatives and friends? Publicly announce cancellation of wedding money? This is not a negotiation. This is the announcement. It's an insult. It's trampling my and my parents' faces underfoot and crushing them over and over again. Luc Triet's hand suddenly squeezed mine. So strong that it almost crushed bones. He leaned close to my ear and lowered his voice. In the voice was a request and a command that did not allow refusal.

"Tieu Hoa, can you give me some dignity? Don't make a fuss. My mother is also thinking about our future. I will explain to you when I get home."

Give him some face? Don't make a fuss? I slowly turned my head to look at the man I had loved for three years. The person who, in just a few minutes, I will become his wife. His face was full of pleading and panic. Eyes averted. Don't dare look straight at me. Suddenly, I burst out laughing. He already knew. This was not Trieu My Lan's temporary intention alone. It was a drama that was staged in advance by mother and son. A party with the name "love test", but actually a plot to take over everything without having to pay any price. They are sure that in this situation, for the sake of dignity, I will patiently swallow the anger in my stomach. They were sure that I was blinded by love, because I wanted to marry Luc Triet and was willing to give up all my dignity and boundaries. The last bit of warmth left in my heart at that moment completely cooled. Freezes into a sharp block of ice. I raised my hand. Use all your strength to forcefully push Luc Triet's hand away.