Chapter 3 — Return Him To Karma

6 【Is the female lead about to become confused again? If I still follow the original, I'll stop reading.】 【Don't rush, the female lead is definitely secretly preparing a counterattack.】 Early in the morning, Mrs. Chu went to buy a bunch of meat, fish, chicken and duck. Seeing me wake up, her old face immediately smiled brightly: "Daughter, meat and vegetables are very expensive these days." I smiled: "You can rest assured to buy it. If you lack money, just keep it in the books. Rong Tong's arrival in the capital is an honor, it must be held grandly." With my assurance, Mrs. Chu became even more welcoming, prepared a bowl of noodles for me, and then went to call the neighbors to help buy more food. The neighbors were washing vegetables and chatting: "Your son is about to go to the city. I heard that you even rented land from the neighboring houses, so can you still afford to grow crops?" Mrs. Chu glanced at me and replied: "It's okay, there's still Phuong Tinh. She's young and strong, working in the fields isn't difficult. Later, she'll sell the rice to get money to send to Rong Tong. She can't live too frugally out there." Everyone praised her for being blessed - her son was talented and her daughter-in-law was hardworking and capable. Amidst the sounds of praise surrounding me, I quietly put on my backpack and left the house. As soon as the door closed, I pointed at Mrs. Chu and let out a long-suppressed sentence: "You old bastard, goodbye!" The house was silent for a second. By the time Mrs. Chu could react, banging on the table and shouting loudly, I had already run away. If you want to go to the district, you have to drive from town. As I passed by the jewelry store, I heard a familiar voice: "Mr. Chu, this is too expensive..." "We're about to go to the capital, we can't look too rustic. Don't worry about money, there will be a way." I turned my head — Chu Vinh Tong was gently placing a small gold necklace on Liu Tieu Mai's neck. Even though I was mentally prepared to break with the past, I still couldn't help but feel a little choked up. When I first decided to marry Chu Vinh Tong, I hesitantly suggested that he give me an anniversary gift. Even if it's just a cheap silver bracelet, it's fine. But he coldly said: "We are all country people, we don't have those styles." Turns out — it's because I don't deserve it. Luu Tieu Mai smiled shyly, then glanced at me. Chu Vinh Tong also looked over, his hand shook slightly, the necklace fell to the ground. I walked over, picked up the rope, and gently said: "This suits Tieu Mai very much. Buy it." Chu Vinh Tong breathed a sigh of relief: "It's a gift I gave Tieu Mai because she passed the university exam. I originally intended to ask you to buy it for me, but I thought you might be busy today." This necklace was not cheap, it was probably the last money in his pocket. And he was so "generous", probably because he thought he still had my back. Luu Tieu Mai smiled sweetly at me, but her eyes were full of challenge: "Mr. Chu said that this afternoon's party is to congratulate you on graduating from university, so you must dress beautifully."{Read full page at Van Ha Tuong page} Indeed - Luu Tieu Mai wore a shirt of beautiful material, fashionable flared pants, shiny leather shoes, there was no trace of a "poor household" in the village. As for me, I was only wearing an old gray cotton shirt and canvas shoes that were one size larger - something Mrs. Chu regretted not throwing away, and gave it to me to wear because it was "convenient for working in the fields." The two sides compare, the difference is clear. Chu Vinh Tong also realized that, quietly frowned: "Tieu Mai will have to live in the capital in the future, don't compare yourself with her. This afternoon's party is a farewell party for me and her, don't make a mess, you'll lose face for the whole family." I obediently nodded, making Chu Vinh Tong slightly surprised. He moved his lips, about to say something. I raised my hand to stop him again, gently: "Congratulations in advance to both of you." 7 I turned around to leave, but Chu Vinh Tong pulled my hand back. He looked at the big backpack on my shoulder, his eyes a bit suspicious: "Just going to the district to withdraw money, why are you carrying so many things?" I calmly replied: "If your clothes are torn, give them to your aunt to mend and wear again." Luu Tieu Mai pretended to be surprised, covered her mouth and giggled, her eyes full of contempt: "Miss Phuong Tinh is really talented and talented, I don't think I'm as good as her." Chu Vinh Tong patted her: "You're different from her. She lives in the countryside, doesn't meet many people, just needs to be able to wear it." Then he turned to warn me: "Don't buy train tickets too early, Tieu Mai often sleeps late, afraid she won't be able to get on the train in time." I nodded one after another, my gentle appearance made Chu Vinh Tong stunned again. "When I go to the capital, I will write to you regularly. Remember to take good care of my mother." As if to "thank" me for my understanding, he leaned close to my ear and whispered gently. Luu Tieu Mai was immediately alert, pulling Chu Vinh Tong's arm: "Mr. Chu, didn't you say you wanted to invite me to eat noodles? Ms. Phuong Tinh must be busy, or..." Chu Vinh Tong quickly coughed: "I'll come home early today, bring you pickle cake." In the past, every time Chu Vinh Tong came to town, I asked him to buy a pickle cake to bring home. But he always returned empty-handed. When I asked him, he calmly said: "When I came back, I stopped by Tieu Mai's house, she was hungry so I gave it to her. Don't get angry just because of the cake." Now, I don't want to eat pickle cake anymore. There are many more delicious fillings in the capital, and I can buy them myself. I still kept a proper smile, waved goodbye to the two people, then strode away. When I got to the district, I first met Aunt Luu in the village. "Daughter, you sold that house so cheaply to me. It's really a loss for you." Aunt Luu held the new house ownership certificate in her hand, feeling somewhat guilty. I looked awkward: "I don't know if they will move out or not. When that happens, I'm afraid it will be a bit annoying." Aunt Luu immediately spat on the ground: "The Chu family has clearly shown that they want to take over from you and leave no room for retreat. I have been itchy after looking at them for a long time. Eating from you, still staying at your house? All three of my sons are police officers, and I am the right side, they don't dare do anything." "When I get home, I will take the house back right away and kick you and your mother out! I wish you smooth sailing!" I finally sat on the train to the capital. The bullets on the screen were chaotic, I watched, piecing together the entire "comedy" going on in my hometown. 8 Chu Vinh Tong and Liu Tieu Mai returned to the village with bags full of gifts under their arms, and the farewell party officially began. As soon as the food was served on the table, the postal worker sent a registered letter. As soon as Chu Vinh Tong saw the address sent from the capital, he was overjoyed. In front of a large crowd of villagers, he happily tore up the letter - but it was a notice of rejection of his application to study in the capital. Chu Vinh Tong couldn't believe it, so he picked up the letter and read it several times, muttering: "It can't be... there must be a mistake..." He grabbed the postal worker and urgently asked: "My father-in-law is a second-class martyr! How can he refuse?" The postman is only responsible for delivering letters, so hearing that makes it even more ambiguous. The villagers clearly heard the story, before they were praising the Chu family's mother and daughter, but now they immediately turned around - words were spoken, whispering and mocking without any restraint. A few neighbors, not waiting for the party to end, came to ask for money to buy meat. Anyway, all the food today was bought on credit by Mrs. Chu. She is just an old woman who no longer has the ability to work. I have taken care of all her living expenses this year, and Chu Vinh Tong's money has been spent a long time ago. A villager with a rude temper decisively snatched the gold necklace from Liu Tieu Mai's neck: "Sell it to get money to pay for the meat!" The party ended in confusion and humiliation. Mrs. Chu was so angry that she was dizzy and hissed: "That brat, Phuong Tinh, hasn't come home yet! The house is in such chaos, you just ignore it!" Chu Vinh Tong also had a gloomy face, his heart was as hot as fire. He was waiting for me to return so he could ask for clarification - hoping I would write a letter of introduction to the hospital in my father's name. As for Tieu Mai's necklace, he also hoped that I would spend money to buy one to make up for it. He ran to the village chief's house to borrow a phone and called my aunt's house. My aunt had discussed it with me in advance so she just said: "I'm not sure, she didn't say anything."