Chapter 6 — On the wedding day, 250,000 yuan of wedding money was canceled, the future husband's family had to pay the price.

That intonation. Just like when he advised me to let him name the wedding house alone. It's always two words: At that time, I started to feel like something was wrong. Should ask the opposite:

“Can't you handle traffic violations?”

“Or do you think I don't have a driver's license and don't know how to drive?”

A question caught his throat. Can't answer. Finally just had to give up. But that's not over yet. After that time. Trieu My Lan keeps mentioning it. Sometimes he asked to transfer the car's title to Luc Triet to easily handle insurance and car loans. Even though the car is paid for in full at once. Sometimes saying the dowry car is in the daughter's name doesn't sound good. Outsiders looking in will think the groom's family is freeloading. Just change the name to Luc Triet and you'll have more "face". Every time she probed. I politely refused. Now think again. Actually, at that time I was vaguely aware of her greed and control. It's just that I always find reasons to make excuses. Tell yourself that this is the traditional thinking of older people. Tell yourself that she only values appearance too much. Tell yourself that once you get married, everything will get better. I always think. As long as I love Luc Triet enough. As long as we truly become husband and wife. These things are all insignificant. I think my patience and tolerance will be rewarded with sincerity. It wasn't until today that I understood. Right from the start. They never considered me a family member. In their eyes. I'm just a girl from a well-off background. Still stupid. A perfect object for them to "change their lives". An ideal stepping stone to help their family step into another class without having to spend anything. They look at my property. Calculate my money. Step by step. Wanting to devour me to the core.

“This is emotional manipulation!”

After hearing all of my analysis, Khuong Nham was so angry that his face turned red.

“What is the test of love!”

“What do you think about me!”

“It's all nonsense!”

“They just want you to voluntarily let them suck your blood!”

Psychological manipulation. Those four words were like a bolt of lightning that ripped through the fog in my head. Isn't this the most typical type of mental control and emotional manipulation? During the time before getting married, especially the last month before the wedding, Trieu My Lan always intentionally planted a certain type of thought in my head. She often held my hand, seeming to enthusiastically advise:

“Hoa Hoa, look how difficult it is to find a good girl these days.”

"If you're a little shy, you'll ask for a car, a house, and money for a wedding."

“Just think of marriage as a transaction.”

“Where else is sincere love?”

Then, she immediately changed her tone. Started praising me all the time.

“But our Hoa Hoa family is different.”

“Educated, educated, from a good background.”

“I have never valued those frivolous material things before.”

"Our family is very fortunate to be able to marry you."

"Luc Triet marrying you is truly a blessing that can only be cultivated in eight generations."

Luc Triet also always sat next to help.

“Wife, this is what I like most about you.”

“Our love is so pure.”

“Not like other people who always talk about money.”

“If you keep talking about money when you're in love, it's too practical.”

The mother and daughter were tossing and turning. Like two skilled sculptors. Little by little wants to turn me into a woman Live by love, regardless of worldly affairs. They deliberately put me on a very high moral pedestal. A girl without material things. A girl who doesn't care about money. A girl only needs love. Then once I mention any financial benefits. I will immediately become a pragmatist. Money-hungry person. The one who tarnishes pure love. I remember one time. I had dinner with Luc Triet and Trieu My Lan. Half joking, half serious, I say this:

“Other things may not be needed, but the wedding fee of 250,000 yuan is indispensable.”

“That's my parents' honor.”

Just because of that statement. Trieu My Lan's face immediately changed. She was still smiling. But the smile was cold. Doesn't bring any warmth.