Chapter 3 — Reclaiming the Future

“I'll go.” “Now I'm going back to my mother's house.” "I won't give birth to this child for your Ly family anymore." My mother nodded. “The door is over there.” Ha Man was stunned. She didn't expect that my mother really wouldn't stop me. My father was frantic. “Ngoc Hoa!” Mom looked at him. “You can go with her if you want.” “Before you go, please clearly list the amount of money you have taken from me over the years.” “Also, from tonight you don't need to sleep in the main room.” My father's face immediately turned green. “You want to fire me?” Mom said. “I just want you to remember.” “You are not the owner of this house.” That sentence resonated louder than a slap. Dad stood still, speechless for a long time. Ha Man was so angry that his whole body was shaking. She picked up the phone and made a call. "Mom!" “Their family bullies me!” “Not only do they not force my brother-in-law to work, they also want to kick me and Ly Khai out!” The voice on the other end of the line was very loud. Standing a tea table away, I also heard it. “I'll wait!” “My house is coming right away!” Ha Man hung up the phone and stared at my mother. "My mother's family is coming soon. Let's see how hard she can stay." My mother said nothing. She put the recorder in an iron box. Put all the books and agreements inside. Then she looked at me. “Nam Chi, go back to your room and get your exam papers and ID.” I was stunned. "Mom?" Her voice was steady. "Some people think that if the admission letter hasn't arrived yet, they can keep their children at home." “Then we will let them know today.” “My path, no one can hold back.” I went back to my room to get the papers. As soon as his hand touched the drawer, the living room door was banged loudly. One sound after another. Outside the door, the sound of a woman scolding was heard. “Manh Ngoc Hoa, open the door!” “You dare to bully my daughter, today I will destroy your house!” I took the papers and went to the living room. Mom stood next to the door but didn't open it right away. She lowered her head to look at the phone. On the screen, the call is being connected. The note name has only two words. You study. The next second, the call was connected. On the other end of the line, a gentle man's voice rang out. “Ngoc Hoa, I brought Nam Chi's scholarship documents.” “I'm downstairs at your house.” 04 My mother hung up the phone before opening the door. The door was just opened a crack, and the person outside pushed in. Ha Man's mother rushed forward, carrying a cloth bag, her face darker than the bottom of the pot. Behind her were Ha Man's father and two relatives, each blocking the door as if coming to collect a debt. As soon as she saw her mother, tears immediately fell from Ha Man's eyes. “Mom, they bully me.” "They forced the pregnant child to go, and said that if the child wants to give birth, she can give birth, or if she doesn't give birth, she can wear it." Her mother immediately patted her thigh. “Manh Ngoc Hoa, do you still have a conscience?” “My daughter is of your Ly family lineage, yet you trample on her like that?” My mother stood next to the door, her face calm. “It's okay to go home.” “It's okay to curse people.” Ha Man's mother laughed coldly. “Who are you threatening?” “Your daughter is just a girl, does she already have her tail in the air after getting a few points in the exam?” “Let me tell you, women eventually have to get married, so what's the use of studying so much?” I tightened the papers in my hand. I heard this sentence twice in one day. The first time made my chest choke. The second time just made me laugh. Mom turned her head to look at me. Those eyes were very steady. As if telling me not to be afraid. Ha Man's father sat down on the sofa and opened his mouth to speak frankly. “Master, you must give us an explanation today.” “My daughter was born six months ago, and you guys provoked her like this.” “Or force your daughter to go out to work and prioritize taking care of the family.” “Or your family must compensate our family.” As soon as my father heard about compensation, he immediately frowned. “How much compensation?” My mother finally looked at him. “You asked really quickly.” Being looked at by her, my father's face stiffened. Ha Man's mother raised three fingers. “Three hundred thousand yuan.” “Three hundred thousand yuan in maternity leave.” “And the other wedding house must be transferred to my daughter's name.” The living room immediately fell silent. My brother suddenly raised his head. “Mom, that's too much.” Ha Man immediately glared at him. “Ly Khai, what do you mean?” "I gave birth to your child, now you criticize me for asking too much?" The older brother immediately softened his voice. "Wise

g, I didn't mean that.” Ha Man's mother pointed at his nose. “If you are a man, you must claim that house for my daughter.” "Don't let her carry a pregnant belly without even a guarantee." My mother laughed. “Guaranteed?” “Secure my daughter's future.” “Take my house as security.” “Your abacus at home knocks loudly.” Ha Man's father's face darkened. “Don't say such harsh words.” “We are people who know how to reason.” My mother picked up the tape recorder on the table. “Just good.” “So let reason speak for itself.” She pressed the play button. Ha Man's cries rang out again. “Either make her work to make money, or now I go to the hospital to have an abortion!” Immediately after that, Ha Man's mother's voice came on the phone. “What's the point of a girl studying so much?” “Isn't it the right thing to do for him to go out and earn some money to help his brother?” Ha Man's mother's face immediately changed. She rushed forward to snatch the recorder. My mother stepped back.